Thank you so much for this, Ruairi. The opportunities you’ve created - both for yourself and others - are awesome. Furthermore the resilience you’ve shown, often in difficult times, is inspirational. I look forward to enjoying your work for a long time to come.
Thank you for sharing your story. Many, many years ago I purchased a cheap bodhran at a renn fair. Last year I figured I should learn how to play it and the YT algorithm gods served up your channel. Yesterday I ordered a much better bodhran to replace the tin can I was playing! After watching your taiko documentary (I've watched all of them now), I had some more good luck: my local drum shop had a second-hand nagano-daiko for sale. It's mine now! TH-cam in general has fed my appetite for all kinds of drumming (I probably have close to 50 different kinds of drums and countless percussion instruments) and I feel very fortunate that excellent drummers and teachers like yourself from all over the world are at my fingertips. Happy New Year!
Thanks so much for sharing your journey-what an amazing collection of drums you’ve built up! It’s fantastic to hear that my videos have been part of your drumming adventure, and congratulations on upgrading your bodhrán and finding a nagano-daiko-that’s a brilliant find. Wishing you a joyful and rhythmic New Year!
Many thanks for putting this together, Ruairi. You have certainly developed your films. they've been fascinating and engaging. For me, I think the rhythms of Italy is my favourite it oozes rhythms and joy. I'm still waiting for African drums and rhythms I'm sure there are many stories to be told. One idea for your focus going forward could be a different look at the effects on our wellbeing and mind when we encounter drums. I've recommended to some of my clients the benefits of listening to uplifting music as part of a strategy of combating depression. You have touched on this before and I know when I hear and better still, feel, rhythmic drums it has an uplifting effect and that might be an interesting project for you to consider. Looking at some of the Science and psychology involved in what drums and music does to us? Keep it lit Ruairi!
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment Stephen-it means a lot! I'm thrilled you enjoyed Rhythms of Italy; it was a joy to bring those rhythms and stories to life. I love your idea of diving deeper into the impact of rhythm on wellbeing and mental health-it’s such a powerful connection. Thanks again, and catch you soon! Ruairi
Hup Yah Boyo Yah. Beir Bua. Malachy bodhran. Roundstone
Thank you so much for this, Ruairi. The opportunities you’ve created - both for yourself and others - are awesome. Furthermore the resilience you’ve shown, often in difficult times, is inspirational. I look forward to enjoying your work for a long time to come.
Thank you so much for your support Shirley - bodhrán'eers of the world unite!
Thank you for sharing your story. Many, many years ago I purchased a cheap bodhran at a renn fair. Last year I figured I should learn how to play it and the YT algorithm gods served up your channel. Yesterday I ordered a much better bodhran to replace the tin can I was playing! After watching your taiko documentary (I've watched all of them now), I had some more good luck: my local drum shop had a second-hand nagano-daiko for sale. It's mine now! TH-cam in general has fed my appetite for all kinds of drumming (I probably have close to 50 different kinds of drums and countless percussion instruments) and I feel very fortunate that excellent drummers and teachers like yourself from all over the world are at my fingertips. Happy New Year!
Thanks so much for sharing your journey-what an amazing collection of drums you’ve built up! It’s fantastic to hear that my videos have been part of your drumming adventure, and congratulations on upgrading your bodhrán and finding a nagano-daiko-that’s a brilliant find. Wishing you a joyful and rhythmic New Year!
Cheers mate, really appreciate all your efforts. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so freely. Congratulations on 12 years
Thank you so much for the kind words and support 👍
Many thanks for putting this together, Ruairi. You have certainly developed your films. they've been fascinating and engaging. For me, I think the rhythms of Italy is my favourite it oozes rhythms and joy. I'm still waiting for African drums and rhythms I'm sure there are many stories to be told.
One idea for your focus going forward could be a different look at the effects on our wellbeing and mind when we encounter drums. I've recommended to some of my clients the benefits of listening to uplifting music as part of a strategy of combating depression. You have touched on this before and I know when I hear and better still, feel, rhythmic drums it has an uplifting effect and that might be an interesting project for you to consider.
Looking at some of the Science and psychology involved in what drums and music does to us?
Keep it lit Ruairi!
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment Stephen-it means a lot! I'm thrilled you enjoyed Rhythms of Italy; it was a joy to bring those rhythms and stories to life. I love your idea of diving deeper into the impact of rhythm on wellbeing and mental health-it’s such a powerful connection. Thanks again, and catch you soon! Ruairi