That pivot to this bossanova-like sound was just so seamless and profound. Highlighting this atlantean connection between the western Ireland and Portugal coasts. I'm all for traditional music, but you have to appreciate good musicianship when you hear it...the people in the audience clearly were not diggin it though.
Can some fiddle player tell me why she has such a different fiddle holding and bowing style compared to say Martin Hayes?...any views...she also uses more keys and techniques...is this nature o nurture?
You mean supposedly "proper violin technique"? I believe she learned fiddle growing up but also studied classical violin performance, hence her clear intonation and strong bowing. Stronger bow strokes usually involve holding the bow down at the frog (the 'handle'), whereas many fiddlers who arent into classical music (myself included) use smaller and swifter bowing techniques so we hold the bow where its comfortable and audible. Martin Hayes has phenomenal technique for what HE does. With the fiddle its far more important to sound good and not burn everyone's ear drums. Lol
All that being said...many "styles" of Irish music and differing melodies make use of diff bowing. Donegal "is" faster so shorter strokes are better with a shorter bow grip. Galway music tends to have longer phrases at a steadier pace, so slightly more bow is needed. And this is all subjective!! Whatever works basically.
I saw her performing this piece at a concert once, and Zoe explained the origin beforehand. It's supposed recount an instance where they were driving through the Irish country, when suddenly and unexpectedly they began driving through a brazilian-themed festival. Hence the straight-line traditional opening (driving through the country), funky latin-sounding main piece (happening upon the festival), and then transitioning back to a trad rhythm (passing through back into the country). So no, it's not really trad at all, nor is it intended to be.
absolutely stunning musicianship!
That pivot to this bossanova-like sound was just so seamless and profound. Highlighting this atlantean connection between the western Ireland and Portugal coasts. I'm all for traditional music, but you have to appreciate good musicianship when you hear it...the people in the audience clearly were not diggin it though.
Zoe and John so amazing Musicians and singers ever thanks for being here Both
Class from Zoe Conway. Wonderful technique and execution.
Great music! When Zoe smiles she lights up the whole performance! God bless the Irish! From California...
This so gorgeous Play by Both Zoe and John they amazing ever Grand thank you Both
This so gorgeous Play by Zoe and John so amazing ever Brilliant ever thank you Both
So much fun!! And EXCELLENT playing! Love it!
Gorgeous play ever by Zoe and John so great tune ever adore this ever thank you Both beautiful variations
Incredible! Insane! You’ve put in your 10,000+ hrs to become expert - enjoy it. You sound amazing 💝
Absolutely class, proper music!
This is called "F...ing around with the music.
Wow - just wow
Brilliant.....thanks
Yeah ! The ending is so funny too
Great!
Wow!
Was this amazing Lady with UCD Choral musicians?
Yes.
Who wrote this tune? Is it traditional?
Marzio Venuti Mazzi It's composition of Máirtín Ó Connor
It is supposed to be.....but Not the way she plays it .....it isn't!!!! Disrespectful to the composer!
@@ritamack5731 get off your high horse
Can some fiddle player tell me why she has such a different fiddle holding and bowing style compared to say Martin Hayes?...any views...she also uses more keys and techniques...is this nature o nurture?
You mean supposedly "proper violin technique"? I believe she learned fiddle growing up but also studied classical violin performance, hence her clear intonation and strong bowing. Stronger bow strokes usually involve holding the bow down at the frog (the 'handle'), whereas many fiddlers who arent into classical music (myself included) use smaller and swifter bowing techniques so we hold the bow where its comfortable and audible. Martin Hayes has phenomenal technique for what HE does. With the fiddle its far more important to sound good and not burn everyone's ear drums. Lol
All that being said...many "styles" of Irish music and differing melodies make use of diff bowing. Donegal "is" faster so shorter strokes are better with a shorter bow grip. Galway music tends to have longer phrases at a steadier pace, so slightly more bow is needed. And this is all subjective!! Whatever works basically.
If they'd done the jig anyway they would have pleased the audience more
Too jazzy...stick to the melody. Technically brilliant but not Irish Traditional Music,
Not everything has to be. And she IS sticking to the melody, since all of that was (clearly) arranged, not improvised.
+Michael Crowe If it's a trip to Gort, then some echoes of Brazil shouldn't be too surprising, should they? :-)
+Michael Crowe: Somebody said about tradition: "Nourish the fire - don' t adore the ashes"
Couldn't be better said!
I saw her performing this piece at a concert once, and Zoe explained the origin beforehand. It's supposed recount an instance where they were driving through the Irish country, when suddenly and unexpectedly they began driving through a brazilian-themed festival. Hence the straight-line traditional opening (driving through the country), funky latin-sounding main piece (happening upon the festival), and then transitioning back to a trad rhythm (passing through back into the country). So no, it's not really trad at all, nor is it intended to be.