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22 Downloads left... any suggestions?
Hello, still kinda new to Irish Trad (grew up on hip-hop/r&b) but for the last 8 months since playing whistle i've been exposed to some great bands and musicians. I've been subscribing for the last few months to emusic.com for my irish trad, and have basically 22 downloads left for the month but am a little stuck on what i should get.
So far i have a bunch of Planxty, some flook Albums(haven, Flatfish, rubai) all the lunasa albums on there (Redwood, lunasa, Se, Merry sisters of Fate, otherworld) Forty years of Irish piping (seamus Ennis) some Cheiftains, Leo Rowsome's Classics of Irish Pipering, Like 3 Danu Albums, Both Feadoga Stains, Cormac Breatnach, Brian Hughes, Cherish the ladies, and some various Irish Folk Mixes. Also HEathery Breeze by Matt Molloy. Also i have a few Bothy Band Albums (first, old hag, best of) Also got Micho Russo on itunes.
I'm looking to expand my flute players but, not really familiar with the genre, i dont really know what to even look for. I guess what i'm asking is, who are some of the greats that are popular enough to have legitimate digital downloads?
I know they do have a Paddy Carty(sp) album on their, i was thinking about getting this but figured since i have enough for one good album and a few songs, i should probably get the opinion of those who know.
Thanks!
So far i have a bunch of Planxty, some flook Albums(haven, Flatfish, rubai) all the lunasa albums on there (Redwood, lunasa, Se, Merry sisters of Fate, otherworld) Forty years of Irish piping (seamus Ennis) some Cheiftains, Leo Rowsome's Classics of Irish Pipering, Like 3 Danu Albums, Both Feadoga Stains, Cormac Breatnach, Brian Hughes, Cherish the ladies, and some various Irish Folk Mixes. Also HEathery Breeze by Matt Molloy. Also i have a few Bothy Band Albums (first, old hag, best of) Also got Micho Russo on itunes.
I'm looking to expand my flute players but, not really familiar with the genre, i dont really know what to even look for. I guess what i'm asking is, who are some of the greats that are popular enough to have legitimate digital downloads?
I know they do have a Paddy Carty(sp) album on their, i was thinking about getting this but figured since i have enough for one good album and a few songs, i should probably get the opinion of those who know.
Thanks!
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save for later:
Michael McGoldrick
Laurence Nugent
Kevin Crawford
Seamus Egan
also, don't forget about the flute geezers and Michael Clarkson's site, both of which are excellent and free
Michael McGoldrick
Laurence Nugent
Kevin Crawford
Seamus Egan
also, don't forget about the flute geezers and Michael Clarkson's site, both of which are excellent and free
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Re: 22 Downloads left... any suggestions?
Definitely get the Geezers downloads, and Michael Clarkson's site..Trixle wrote: I'm looking to expand my flute players but, not really familiar with the genre, i dont really know what to even look for.
Then, not free, but short samples:
http://www.worldtrad.org/WFO_CD2.htm
http://www.worldtrad.org/WFO2_CD2.htm
http://www.worldtrad.org/WFO3_CD2.htm
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Re: 22 Downloads left... any suggestions?
Hi, these are not free, but an excellent start to browse into different styles of playing, sounds, etc.. Very worthwhile!kkrell wrote:Trixle wrote: Then, not free, but short samples:
http://www.worldtrad.org/WFO_CD2.htm
http://www.worldtrad.org/WFO2_CD2.htm
http://www.worldtrad.org/WFO3_CD2.htm
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I second the Paddy Carty album is a very nice one.
I recommend Mike Rafferty's albums (Speed 78, Dangerous Reel etc.). Personally I like John Wynne's, Conor Byrne's and Paul McGrattan's albums very much.
Oh there are so many more,....
Good luck to retrieve some nice ones!
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Rarely mentioned here - the Stockton's Wing albums, especially the first three, have superb instrumental tracks. (Avoid the song tracks like the plague!!!!!!) Paul Roche is a superb flute/whistle player, and Kieran Hanrahan on banjo, Maurice Lennon on fiddle, Tommy Hayes on bodhran ..... superb stuff - rarely rivalled at the time or since. I think the LPs were all on the Tara label - I've no idea if they're available online, though.
Flute players specifically..... Jean-Michel Veillon. Jean-Michel Veillon. Jean-Michel Veillon. Jean-Michel Veillon.................
Flute players specifically..... Jean-Michel Veillon. Jean-Michel Veillon. Jean-Michel Veillon. Jean-Michel Veillon.................
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Ah, thanks for the tips. I already had think before you think, and i agree it's an awesome album. The "Are we ready yet" set is what first got me interested in the flute (as opposed to just the whistle).
As far as pink floyd goes, i've had most of their albums for years
I ended up getting the Paddy Carty and a few straggling tunes from the others mentioned and Leo Rowsome's Fox Chase. Also checked out the flute geezers and the Michael Clarkson sight.
Only 3 and a half more weeks until i have 75 more downloads, i'll definitely be looking into those others in early february
As far as pink floyd goes, i've had most of their albums for years
I ended up getting the Paddy Carty and a few straggling tunes from the others mentioned and Leo Rowsome's Fox Chase. Also checked out the flute geezers and the Michael Clarkson sight.
Only 3 and a half more weeks until i have 75 more downloads, i'll definitely be looking into those others in early february
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The best flute album ever, IMO, although what makes it so good is hard to pin down.Wormdiet wrote:Get the Paddy Carty. It's a no-brainer. The entire album is good, despite the accompaniment. I listen to it as much or more than any other flute-centric album.
If you don't already have it, Music at Matt Malloy's is also a terrific recording; the best ever from the chieftains stable. It's also the recording which comes the closest to capturing the elusive untamed, four-legged irtrad in it's native abode.
And now there was no doubt that the trees were really moving - moving in and out through one another as if in a complicated country dance. ('And I suppose,' thought Lucy, 'when trees dance, it must be a very, very country dance indeed.')
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I'll check it out I'm digging the Paddy Carty alot now. His playing and song selection are right up my alley (i just love the tunes he chose for that album.) My only disappointment is that Old Hag at the end is played on...is it a banjo? Bouzouki? I was hoping for a flute rendition (it's the only song on the album that i already know, but its on a stringed instrument. I guess i could break out the guitar and strum along, though, so it's not all bad....)Steampacket wrote:Try and get hold of Conal O'Grada's CD "Top of Coom". Has everything you'll need, wild and raw