Frankie can do trad whenever he wants! That being said, I do think that if he were in a trad setting (and, dare I say, “ppl like him”), it’s really more of a matter of backing down on the variations. Just ever so slightly… whether that be ornamental or melodic variations! They can still play a tune “trad” or “standard” and make it unique and not the same every time through, but we don’t often hear this…lol. Another example ppl sometimes talk about: Liz Carroll. People say “she plays all her own compositions,” and it’s “too funky” or complex, wild. But anyone who’s that good can do trad when they want to. If the moment calls for it. I don’t think they’re stuck in Fancyland. Unless they are…Frankie?
1 dislike? The only person I can think of who would dislike a video like this is some unenlightened knucklehead who has no knowledge about traditional music. Either that or they’re just jealous of Cathal’s mad skills. Peace & Love
Joe, this and the one played by the bothy band are different tunes. Sometimes they call both tunes "farewell to ireland". The one Kevin B plays is in A minor and this I think is in D.
yous are on about 2 different tunes,,,bothy band played farewell to erin a minor not to be confused with farewell to ireland d major,,,totally different reels
I think Frankie makes it look so effortless and with a right arm that carries serious power. Cathals version of that is undoubtedly smother compared to Frankies but it’s still savage what Frankie puts down
@@CiaranKellyCKP Some bluegrass blowing patterns in there too, I think. His style really is unlike that of anyone I've heard who played before him. I also suspect some of his variations are informed by his banjo playing.
Mr Eamonn MC Elhome.From Omagh and a relation of Mr Paul Brady.A quiet,shy unassuming man .Did Irish dancing in his youth along with his brothers John and Noel.They attended the Seamus Kerrigan school of Irish dancing Omagh.Eamonn plays in a band called Solas.I would recommend you check them out.
This sounds more like a convoluted version of Trip to Durrow than Farewell to Ireland. It's not even five parts! EDIT: apparently this is a tune that shares the name with the well-known, A-minor Farewell to Ireland, and is a different tune.
Morten Granau this tune is farewell to erin, the other one is farewell to Ireland... named after the Strathspey. Can blame thw bothy band for the mix-up
@@jamieholmes5443 Well the focus is on the music really.Thats what I came here for.However,if I were to question the knowledge and performance of a talent such as Cathal Hayden,I'd get my spelling sorted.
While Cathal Hayden is a great fiddler, one of my favorites, I really do not like this version of the tune. The beauty and meaning is lost. The best version is that of the Bothy Band, nothing can beat it!
technically very good...but way too ornamented for my taste...kinda the diff 'tween a beatufil women in a plain dress and one dressed to the nines...I prefer the simple beauty...I much prefer Kevin Burke's version, esp. the one he did with the Bothy Band...I have difficulty making out the melody line here, with all the ornament in the way
My favourite Irish fiddler. Just amazing technique and musicianship.
I'm amazed by the guitar player soft touch and drive, of course fiddle player is amazing too.
I find it hard to stop listening to this playing over and over and over.Brilliant Cathal.
We are privileged. This is the best of the best, thank you Cathal for keeping the bar so high.
This is the best version of this tune I have ever heard.
Sheer brilliance Maestro
Cathal ..I remember you back in The academy in first year playing ..you were awesome then and you are still the man...regards from Chicago
Carlo
Its great the way he didn't let the mastery of the technique get in the way of the music.
Craftsman at work. Great playing Cathal.
Now THAT'S as good as it gets!!
Out of this world brilliant player.
I love the second tune, Jim McKillop's, named after the wonderful fiddler and fiddle maker.
Cathal Hayden is incredible fiddler)!
Nobody can be taught to play this well. It's a gift from God. Eat your heart out Frankie Gavin.
Haha
Frankie can do trad whenever he wants! That being said, I do think that if he were in a trad setting (and, dare I say, “ppl like him”), it’s really more of a matter of backing down on the variations. Just ever so slightly… whether that be ornamental or melodic variations! They can still play a tune “trad” or “standard” and make it unique and not the same every time through, but we don’t often hear this…lol.
Another example ppl sometimes talk about: Liz Carroll. People say “she plays all her own compositions,” and it’s “too funky” or complex, wild. But anyone who’s that good can do trad when they want to. If the moment calls for it. I don’t think they’re stuck in Fancyland. Unless they are…Frankie?
Excellent plus nice guitar work.🌏
Thanks a lot!
Splendide!!!
So smooth. Luscious.
Great player from Tyrone. His brother Stephen is amazing too
This is great and cathal has a great 80s moustache too !
Brilliant musician.
Thanks a lot for sharing!! you have some great videos! :)
Fantastic
As good a player as anyone. He plays a fast tempo and it's amazing he can get all that ornamentation in.
Time, devoted practice, a certain upbringing, your musician peers, personal time spent playing…it all makes perfect!
@@erikm8372 I noticed he uses the bow a lot for ornamentation, much like the Donegal style which is Scottish influenced to some degree.
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!
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great playing alright!
Really enjoyed this great playing I think it’s Harry Enfield calm down !
BIG !!
Brilliant! 😂 🎻
Like it love it you mean lads. Alan ORourke alsbanjos
Love it and prefer his style with the upsweeping elongated long bow
Ace
1 dislike? The only person I can think of who would dislike a video like this is some unenlightened knucklehead who has no knowledge about traditional music. Either that or they’re just jealous of Cathal’s mad skills. Peace & Love
The northerners were always the best musicians my husband used to say , and he wasn't from there.
what is the name of the second tune he plays here? Anybody knows?
Joe, this and the one played by the bothy band are different tunes. Sometimes they call both tunes "farewell to ireland". The one Kevin B plays is in A minor and this I think is in D.
Probably, Frankie Gavin :D
Some great fiddlin', but hard to hear the Farewell to Ireland melody there.
A long time ago and still it's not coming out?
It's weird that in this instance the Connachtman's fiddle style is scratchier than the Ulsterman's
What's your view on scratchy playing??
Scratch ur hole
@@thomaskelly6487 don't talk to my mam like that kelly
yous are on about 2 different tunes,,,bothy band played farewell to erin a minor not to be confused with farewell to ireland d major,,,totally different reels
Wonderful accompanist, too. Who is he?
Eamon McElholm.
Frankie Gavin: Farewell to Ireland... no where near as good i have to say!!
Frankie cleans Cathals bow
I think Frankie makes it look so effortless and with a right arm that carries serious power. Cathals version of that is undoubtedly smother compared to Frankies but it’s still savage what Frankie puts down
Is this Donegal style playing?
No- Cathal's style is unique to himself, though it borrows from the Sligo and Galway fiddle styles.
@@CiaranKellyCKP Some bluegrass blowing patterns in there too, I think. His style really is unlike that of anyone I've heard who played before him. I also suspect some of his variations are informed by his banjo playing.
I’m not sure there’s better anywhere.
Who is the guitarist?
The guitarist is Eamon McElholm , currently playing in the Solas band. Hayden plays with the band Four Men And A Dog.
David Elosser Thank you. I think this piece is from the late 90's and if my memory serves me right, it was shown around Christmas time.
+David Elosser eamonn played with stocktons wing a while too,,,,hes from omagh
Mr Eamonn MC Elhome.From Omagh and a relation of Mr Paul Brady.A quiet,shy unassuming man .Did Irish dancing in his youth along with his brothers John and Noel.They attended the Seamus Kerrigan school of Irish dancing Omagh.Eamonn plays in a band called Solas.I would recommend you check them out.
This sounds more like a convoluted version of Trip to Durrow than Farewell to Ireland. It's not even five parts!
EDIT: apparently this is a tune that shares the name with the well-known, A-minor Farewell to Ireland, and is a different tune.
The other tune we call farewell to eirinn
Greatest version since the era of the great Michael Coleman
That's no Farewell to Ireland I've ever herd.
My guess is you're thinking of the tune "Farewell to Erin". These 2 tunes are commonly mistaken
Morten Granau this tune is farewell to erin, the other one is farewell to Ireland... named after the Strathspey. Can blame thw bothy band for the mix-up
I guess you can spell "heard"
@@janefriel6895 Good point. Let's focus on that
@@jamieholmes5443 Well the focus is on the music really.Thats what I came here for.However,if I were to question the knowledge and performance of a talent such as Cathal Hayden,I'd get my spelling sorted.
Brilliant playing but that is not farewell to erin
I thought so too. Perhaps there are two tunes with the same title
Iren dürfen das
While Cathal Hayden is a great fiddler, one of my favorites, I really do not like this version of the tune. The beauty and meaning is lost. The best version is that of the Bothy Band, nothing can beat it!
Comparing a solo fiddle player to one who has guitar backing is odious!
Flaking stuff.
technically very good...but way too ornamented for my taste...kinda the diff 'tween a beatufil women in a plain dress and one dressed to the nines...I prefer the simple beauty...I much prefer Kevin Burke's version, esp. the one he did with the Bothy Band...I have difficulty making out the melody line here, with all the ornament in the way
Splendide !!!