Wow, these are big shoes for future performers of this tune/piece… I know there have obviously been numerous other iterations, versions and Riverdance band members since the 90’s… but the dynamic between Eileen and the rest of the band, notably the percussionist, set the standard! It came so easily, mainly because Eileen is like this in her own career, regardless! Bouncing around, so much energy, using Wah-Wah pedals, all kinds of wireless electronics-which is normal nowadays, but was pretty avant-garde for an Irish fiddler in the 1990s. This is why she’s called the Hendrix of fiddle, not only her improvisational skills, but just altering the sound, making it sound like a guitar.
The dancing, the choreography, the variety of Riverdance is awesome but the incredible music this group produces is the glue that holds it all together and can bring tears to your eyes. Every dancer and musician must be exhausted after each performance!
This tune always makes me smile and weep , slightly, in pure joy. Always helped me with thinking and doing math when I needed to balance brain. I Love it so much for other reasons as well, but always jazzed me up, just love it. Man that percussionist is amazing. Heck, all of them are so amazing, what a feast for the senses, and the thoughts and memories, even if we don't understand how the music makes the scene in your mind words even not understood are still magic. Language is magic.
Same. She was featured a lot in Riverdance, rightfully so, and it helped that she was already a solo star in her own right by that point! She must’ve been on her third or fourth solo album by the time Riverdance came. Plus, she was an original, New York-born member of Cherish the Ladies, with Joanie Madden, Mary Coogan, Winnie Horan, and all the rest of them…
I must say, I so love to hear this great music from way back in time. Such great memories of hearing of Riverdance for the first time in the 90s. Such great talent for all to enjoy for ever !!!
Nobody is better than the queen of electric fiddle, Eileen Ivers. I haven’t been hugely impressed with any of the “modern” musicians in Riverdance; they seem far too classically-trained. Mainly the fiddlers. They’re more like violinists “branching out” and trying Irish music. Obviously, I can’t speak for them all. And nothing is wrong with being classical, but can you “swing” like Eileen? Not even like Eileen, can they swing the way Irish music is supposed to? Eileen has classical training, and here and there it is evident, but in general she’s a fiddler- it’s all about the rhythm, the feeling and the sound.. and the subtle variations, which, in recent iterations of the show, have appeared rather “stiff”…@@johnskelton1117
First time I discovered Riverdance - and what a fantastic show all together Dance, duets, violin solo - I was breath taken, newer seen or heard a better performance ever ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I remember seeing this live and the sound was just so sweet that it sent CHILLS down your spine and made your eyes water. When old Greek myth talked about how Orpheus's music could make gods weep, surely they meant something like this.
4:04 When he blasts the timpani, not only is the bassist scared, but he and the drummer waves the percussionist off in the exact same way, PERFECTLY synchronised. Insane!
Percussionist was amazing and so was the violinist those to know how to play music I’m telling in the percussionist he well respected in the New York protections under Bill Reiner’s music .
Hi there! Does anyone have a clip, when is she playing on the same show, but like "dueling violins", mean in collaboration with another violin. I definitely remember such a video. The main my interest was not in her performance, but more in playing lead guitar (more likely the same blue colored as her violin), playing in hard-progressive-rock-style. Thank you in advance, Regards, NPeganov.
@@Rjbaker83 Cannot agree, at least, totally ! I definitely remember, that there was an electric guitar as an opposing instrument. Most probably the same blue colored.
@@Garage101101 not in this show. Lord of the dance has dueling violins, but not with Eileen Ivers. The only ones with her kind of “dueling” is these 2 songs. th-cam.com/video/SUSXmGjWfBg/w-d-xo.html And th-cam.com/video/WMD_f02gelM/w-d-xo.html
The best version of Slip Into Spring by far. So much more energy then those that came afterwards.
The 2020 version has overtaken this version now...The young lady violinist is just superb!
100%
Wow, these are big shoes for future performers of this tune/piece… I know there have obviously been numerous other iterations, versions and Riverdance band members since the 90’s… but the dynamic between Eileen and the rest of the band, notably the percussionist, set the standard! It came so easily, mainly because Eileen is like this in her own career, regardless! Bouncing around, so much energy, using Wah-Wah pedals, all kinds of wireless electronics-which is normal nowadays, but was pretty avant-garde for an Irish fiddler in the 1990s. This is why she’s called the Hendrix of fiddle, not only her improvisational skills, but just altering the sound, making it sound like a guitar.
YES, saw her perform just last night in Beacon NY...30 years later and even better
The dancing, the choreography, the variety of Riverdance is awesome but the incredible music this group produces is the glue that holds it all together and can bring tears to your eyes. Every dancer and musician must be exhausted after each performance!
This tune always makes me smile and weep , slightly, in pure joy. Always helped me with thinking and doing math when I needed to balance brain. I Love it so much for other reasons as well, but always jazzed me up, just love it. Man that percussionist is amazing. Heck, all of them are so amazing, what a feast for the senses, and the thoughts and memories, even if we don't understand how the music makes the scene in your mind words even not understood are still magic. Language is magic.
Well said. There's just something about this piece of music.
This solo (and the rest of Eileen's solos in this show) are the whole reason I decided to learn to play the violin :)
Same. She was featured a lot in Riverdance, rightfully so, and it helped that she was already a solo star in her own right by that point! She must’ve been on her third or fourth solo album by the time Riverdance came. Plus, she was an original, New York-born member of Cherish the Ladies, with Joanie Madden, Mary Coogan, Winnie Horan, and all the rest of them…
I LOVE that she has blue Docs to match her fiddle ❤️❤️❤️
I must say, I so love to hear this great music from way back in time. Such great memories of hearing of Riverdance for the first time in the 90s. Such great talent for all to enjoy for ever !!!
still instills so much joy, thank you.
That lady with the violin is what got me to play the violin when I was 8. She is awesome💚 this whole song is💚💚💚
The young lady on the 25th Gala performance is far better. She is just a superb violist!
@@johnskelton1117 Sorry but the lady here is far superior in every way
Nobody is better than the queen of electric fiddle, Eileen Ivers. I haven’t been hugely impressed with any of the “modern” musicians in Riverdance; they seem far too classically-trained. Mainly the fiddlers. They’re more like violinists “branching out” and trying Irish music. Obviously, I can’t speak for them all. And nothing is wrong with being classical, but can you “swing” like Eileen? Not even like Eileen, can they swing the way Irish music is supposed to? Eileen has classical training, and here and there it is evident, but in general she’s a fiddler- it’s all about the rhythm, the feeling and the sound.. and the subtle variations, which, in recent iterations of the show, have appeared rather “stiff”…@@johnskelton1117
I love seeing EILEEN IVERS having fun!
The blue violin is also cool!
I like Eileen Ivers playing her blue Barcus Berry Acoustic Electric Violin with the wah wah pedal
The wah pedal BLEW my mind.
Eileen ivers and 30 years later she is still performing as strong as ever
First time I discovered Riverdance - and what a fantastic show all together Dance, duets, violin solo - I was breath taken, newer seen or heard a better performance ever ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
this piece of music (up to the violin solo) makes me so happy
And then...?
Best fiddle player in history folks....WOOO🙌👏👏👏👏
The young lady on the 25th Gala performance is far better! She has serious talent as do all the musicians on that recording!
@@johnskelton1117 Sorry but no one beats the lady in this video, Eileen Ivers
@@RJA_World Yep Eileen Ivers for the win!
I remember seeing this live and the sound was just so sweet that it sent CHILLS down your spine and made your eyes water. When old Greek myth talked about how Orpheus's music could make gods weep, surely they meant something like this.
If Bugatti did drumkits......
Excellent performance, take a bow
4:04 When he blasts the timpani, not only is the bassist scared, but he and the drummer waves the percussionist off in the exact same way, PERFECTLY synchronised. Insane!
0:27 - priceless expression :)
I love the orchestra but I miss Macedonian Morning and Andalucia from the original 1995 show.😢 Those were my favorite songs.
Also for the record this is two songs combined, "Slip Into Spring" and "The Harvest" 😊
1996 Live Radio City Hall. Amazing ban so much Energy and personality. anything after them are Doodoo!! unfortunately it’s not the same.
I really like this song it makes me happy
I taught myself to play this on the flute when I was 14, pure joy 💓🎶
Same! Fiddle and whistle.
Percussionist was amazing and so was the violinist those to know how to play music I’m telling in the percussionist he well respected in the New York protections under Bill Reiner’s music .
What is the percussionist’s name?
@@erikm8372 Noel Eccles
Just brilliant
So much time looking for it!!! I love it! Thanks for uploading!
Eileen Ivers is a national treasure :D
Yes the riverdance band dus great music Jacob keppler
I love the accordion part I so badly want a an accordion
The band is great
it is so good!
Het is en blijft mooi en goed
THIS MAKES ME FEEL WET INSIDE!
Eileen Ivers is a wild woman!
First fiddle player who showed me people like her can be rockstars!
I like this :) :) :)
Actually, they play two songs:
0:06 Slip Into The Spring
1:43 The Harvest
In the live show, they simply call the whole piece Slip Into Spring. Or, Slip Into Spring/The Harvest.
Hi there!
Does anyone have a clip, when is she playing on the same show, but like "dueling violins", mean in collaboration with another violin.
I definitely remember such a video. The main my interest was not in her performance, but more in playing lead guitar (more likely the same blue colored as her violin), playing in hard-progressive-rock-style.
Thank you in advance,
Regards,
NPeganov.
You may be thinking of Lord of the Dance?
Not dueling violins. She does something similar with the saxophonist. It’s the part called trading taps.
@@rrrglynn Hey, thx for the respond, but. Agreed, it could be ether LoTD or FeetOfFlames. But nether of contains this episode on TH-cam :(
@@Rjbaker83 Cannot agree, at least, totally ! I definitely remember, that there was an electric guitar as an opposing instrument. Most probably the same blue colored.
@@Garage101101 not in this show. Lord of the dance has dueling violins, but not with Eileen Ivers. The only ones with her kind of “dueling” is these 2 songs.
th-cam.com/video/SUSXmGjWfBg/w-d-xo.html
And
th-cam.com/video/WMD_f02gelM/w-d-xo.html
Moo ? Thought u said woo
1:40
lol she looks like she is trying to kill that poor violin....
You should see her and her band Immigrant Soul in concert. They are absolutely tremendous!