I know this is ten years since posting, and I know this is not going to sound especially impressive or exciting to some folks, but I just wanted to point out that thanks to Noel Hill, and to concertina music in general, I've been able to add a little bit of energy and spirit to my weekly D&D sessions. It's anachronistic fantasy gaming anyway, but the players at my table weren't getting excited over fiddles and flutes. Then I found the concertina, the maker of the music that we so often consider "sailor music" now. They don't have the historical background to know the full difference, but to a small (and growing) number of fantasy nerds, this is the music of high and joyful adventure. Thank you for posting it. :D
I absolutely love this and come back to it when I need reminding of how good these two could be. And I love the 'hup!' that you hear them shout, when it is really rolling. Reminds me of people shouting out in the pub I learned in back in the 70s, packed with first generation Irish missing home. As it picked up you'd hear the shouted encouragements and then at the end ''Fair play to ye!" I miss it.
Amazing, powerful, masterful performance from two difficult, intense and highly gifted players. Thanks so much CeiliPaul. I'll be trying to emulate that set until I get old and me fingers seize up!
the 2 albums they made together with the dancers represent the best of trad music. the last reel the new mown meadows is one of the finest reels, much loved by sean nos dancers. great bass.
I dance to the new mown meadow most nights while cooking the evening meal ,as said a great fav of Sean nos dancers,and Emma Sulliven.,she is fantastic.,have a CD of these terrific players.
"""I knew Noel's uncle Paddy well , and travelled to several fleadh ceols with him, with another friend , along with mary Bergins father Joe. In Paddy's green morris minor ,singing and lilting al the way ,Boyle Swinford etc. great fun had by all.very happy memories. """😉👍
Yes it was filmed...I remember seeing it. I've never seen it since. The atmosphere captured at the session was unbelievable. One of great set dancers that night is no longer with us...Marty Marrinan from Cooraclare, County Clare.
Been workin on this wiv me 40 button Bastini for 3 weeks now & not even close! There are some good players here in Spain but they are all blown away by this INCREDIBLE!!! Spanishman
Most of my listening to Joe Burke would suggest that he is primarily a performer for a seated attentive audience. Tony has that special draíocht exemplified in bhis slow air playing but to me his greatest strength in in playing for set dancers, which for a large part of the listening public here in Clare was the primary object of the music. Listen to the crowd's initial reaction to the opening and closing 16 bars of any caledonian set when played for and danced as it should be. Mac's the Man
There is a CD up on YT of Hill & Mac Mahon playing this set of reels for set dancers in a county Kerry Pub...The best traditional music C.D. ever recording..
Dead right, Bannerman The set dancers in Cnoc na Graoi and the two lads greatly complemented each other. Do you know if that session was filmed. I think there is a film of it around somewhere
Two of the finest players of Irish Traditional music, yet, 47 'Keyboard warriors' gave them a thumbs down.....
This is as close to perfection as you're ever likely to get.
It is perfection
OMG Beautiful Brilliant Performance Guys Well done RIP TONY
"""Sad to say Tony Mc. Mahon on accordion passed away a couple of weeks ago . R . I, P Tony . ""
I know this is ten years since posting, and I know this is not going to sound especially impressive or exciting to some folks, but I just wanted to point out that thanks to Noel Hill, and to concertina music in general, I've been able to add a little bit of energy and spirit to my weekly D&D sessions. It's anachronistic fantasy gaming anyway, but the players at my table weren't getting excited over fiddles and flutes. Then I found the concertina, the maker of the music that we so often consider "sailor music" now. They don't have the historical background to know the full difference, but to a small (and growing) number of fantasy nerds, this is the music of high and joyful adventure.
Thank you for posting it. :D
The Music simply doesn't get any better than these two great men playing together!
I absolutely love this and come back to it when I need reminding of how good these two could be. And I love the 'hup!' that you hear them shout, when it is really rolling. Reminds me of people shouting out in the pub I learned in back in the 70s, packed with first generation Irish missing home. As it picked up you'd hear the shouted encouragements and then at the end ''Fair play to ye!" I miss it.
The music to liven up lockdown. Good for the soul. Thank you both.
Yes beautiful stuff.. when Clares dragoons went ti qFranxe earlt 1700"'s
Two mighty men, fab, fab fab.... would almost raise the departed.....😉☘️🇮🇪
Amazing, powerful, masterful performance from two difficult, intense and highly gifted players. Thanks so much CeiliPaul. I'll be trying to emulate that set until I get old and me fingers seize up!
Wonderful music gets better every time I listen to it.
such energy and beauty
Great musical duo
the 2 albums they made together with the dancers represent the best of trad music. the last reel the new mown meadows is one of the finest reels, much loved by sean nos dancers. great bass.
I dance to the new mown meadow most nights while cooking the evening meal ,as said a great fav of Sean nos dancers,and Emma Sulliven.,she is fantastic.,have a CD of these terrific players.
The golden age of these two great musicians
a great song, you play so good, Love from Romania!
Great reels man...not a song..
Lovely blend of great music with ingenious harmonizing Splendid musicianship by two leading exponents
"""I knew Noel's uncle Paddy well , and travelled to several fleadh ceols with him, with another friend , along with mary Bergins father Joe. In Paddy's green morris minor ,singing and lilting al the way ,Boyle Swinford etc. great fun had by all.very happy memories. """😉👍
Could never say anything.else..fhiz is phte genius..nor bkrhdfed to spell
Pure genius.. tks..james
Mighty in one word 😊
Sensational - 2 of my all time favourites playing together!!
This music and a few pints of Guinness.....Heaven......Yahooooooo !!
Yes it was filmed...I remember seeing it. I've never seen it since. The atmosphere captured at the session was unbelievable. One of great set dancers that night is no longer with us...Marty Marrinan from Cooraclare, County Clare.
great set of tunes, i could listen to this all day!!!!!
I do keep coming back to this one myself. It's brilliant.
This music with the dancers back in the late eighties on rte was the best ever ..
Beautiful blending Brilliant duet in London
wow.. you don't have to know much about music to tell that's extraordinary playing.
NewArchipelago 7
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Aye there gifted.
Best version of this tune,
Love The Concertina Reel,
5 *****+++
This is class
Great performance by both of them!
Doesn't get any better than that.
Saw Noel in concert once and I was in awe of his mastery !! 🤩
Excellent playing
Two of the very best, A treat to see them playing together.
Well done altogether like!
Been workin on this wiv me 40 button Bastini for 3 weeks now & not even close! There are some good players here in Spain but they are all blown away by this INCREDIBLE!!! Spanishman
Stunning. Two Maestros at work.
Just been to Kilfenora where we saw him on stage. marvelous music. by God he is aging well too.....wow.
Just brilliant musicians.
Sacré souvenir, de 1970, au Festival interceltique de Lorient !!
Unreal
The talent is un real god given
Fantastic playing.
How we spend the winter in Clare folks!
I love you guys. Don't ever stop.
Masters, both of 'em. Fantastic :D
AMAZING!!!!!!!!
love it ye have lots of energy lads love to meet up with ye
Masters! Pure drop!
Brilliant!
Amazing!
Top rate stuff
Great post Thanks
Two of the Music Greats!!
Superb masters in action✅
I bought concertina today on carboot sale and so here I am :D
great tune lovely playing
Amazing
Oooh La La!! Irish Soul Music. Good for the heart!
great music for dancing
I play these songs off the Chieftains cds on my tin whistles love knowing they are out there to play along with love it guys
Lovely playing
Thanks Meehall for stopping by hope you have a very Happy Christmas
Amazing! Thanks for posting!
A touch of the 'Masters' Hands' here. An Clár Abú!!!!!
This is something else
Swordsoffire z
Legendary
Most of my listening to Joe Burke would suggest that he is primarily a performer for a seated attentive audience.
Tony has that special draíocht exemplified in bhis slow air playing but to me his greatest strength in in playing for set dancers, which for a large part of the listening public here in Clare was the primary object of the music.
Listen to the crowd's initial reaction to the opening and closing 16 bars of any caledonian set when played for and danced as it should be. Mac's the Man
Mighty altogether
Et toujours autant de plaisir à vous écouter !
There is a CD up on YT of Hill & Mac Mahon playing this set of reels for set dancers in a county Kerry Pub...The best traditional music C.D. ever recording..
*Cork actually Michael I beg your pardon
Dan Connells pub In Knocknagree.
Bravo por esta gente
GOOD LADS THAT IS TOP CLASS IN BLOOD
Nectar!
Sheer bliss
Great music so well played McMahon knew how to use the bass R I P ...his likes may be here again but they will be rare.
I know he has Parkinson's, but as far as I'm aware he's still alive, and living in the warmth of India.
Notice that Tony is "striking" every note, even ones where two successive notes push/draw or draw/push, in the row are on the same button.
It would be interesting to hear Grainger's "Molly on the Shore" on accordian like this.
Energy Mor!
tony's a beast
So are you
Brill music
I would walk a long way to see that film. If anyone has a clue where it might be found, please post the details!
♥
Rest in Tony from Brian Cavanagh from Loughrea Co Galway
itma.ie... possibly find it there
That's great!!! =)
Keila Terencio i
Great!!!
Noel hill is my great uncle
He's great at a number of things.
bomaite1 touching kids for one
Well! ...he's a Great Uncle to have.
This is the best piece of Irish music on Utube.
Dead right, Bannerman
The set dancers in Cnoc na Graoi and the two lads greatly complemented each other.
Do you know if that session was filmed. I think there is a film of it around somewhere
Key?? Eb??
Did you ever figure it out?
The smaller the concertina, the easier is it to control.
ni bheidh a leithead ann aris arimh
Not the same without the set dancers...r.i.p. Marty Marrinan
Ah but there are still a few set dancers left 😊😊🎵✅
Jesus, Mary and Joseph but that's music.
Охуительно!!!!!!
it looks like the French of Louisiana Cajun music
i dont know about the look of it but unless you are tone def it sounds irish
never liked the concertina reel so much!
It's not perfect...........................it's better than that.
The tone and melody of the tunes are excellent but for me it is played a little too fast, as if they were in a hurry to get to the end.
It's a good tempo for set dancers.
I just wish he'd pay his bills
Stop now he was fully cleared dope
Could it be they're over speeding..
Top shelf