cnrobinson Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 If you want to see some amazing anglo playing go to www.bbc.co.uk, go to TV, then BBC4, then Celtic Connections, then Buille. There are three videos of this amazing band featuring Niall Vallely on anglo. Brilliant! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Brook Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 If you want to see some amazing anglo playing go to www.bbc.co.uk, go to TV, then BBC4, then Celtic Connections, then Buille. There are three videos of this amazing band featuring Niall Vallely on anglo. Brilliant! Chris Fantastic - well spotted - excellent playing - my wife just said "you can turn that up" and then she said "can you learn to play like that!" - let's see.... maybe with 20 years of practice and not going to work I may just get close Weird looking mic set up but it works a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 (edited) Once you get to the site, enter 'Buille' in the search box then you'll see them otherwise you won't quite find them! Thanks for the link, had never seen Celtic Connections before! Lars Edited March 15, 2006 by Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Kruskal Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Brilliant! Chris Wow! Thanks for the link, Chris. What amazing playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 There's a link to another video also through their website: http://www.vallelymusic.com/buille.htm Nice to see some 'new' things happening. I've been watching these and have decided that the overall mix would be enhanced if Niall was using an accordion reeded concertina? I'm serious here, watch/listen to the clips and think about it. I think their CD is a must have for me Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazbo Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I saw the Celtic Connections on Friday and saw him playing his anglo. To be honest though, as much as I admired his skill and accuracy in playing, the music left me cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Brook Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I saw the Celtic Connections on Friday and saw him playing his anglo. To be honest though, as much as I admired his skill and accuracy in playing, the music left me cold. well it's horses for courses darren. I particularly liked the fact that it was one step away from "trad" irish and had other musical elements, hints of classical, jazz, funk and maybe even a bit of rock. After seeing the highland sessions (also on BBC4) where he was playing more or less slow airs all the time this added to my admiration of his playing and versitility. Perhaps I should say that I have 2 Nomos CDs and the CD ROM tutor so I'm a definite fan. I also liked the musical arrangement with the piano in particular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3838 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Yea, I like it. Though not great fan of Irish music, I really liked the way they enhanced it with modern themes. The piano/concertina duet is awesome. What is the drum? Is it the infamous bodran? Superb playing. I wonder, if there actually is a DVD out there? Just looking at them is a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnrobinson Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 It is indeed a bodhran! If played well it certainly adds to the music, the trouble is that you often get wall to wall bodhrans played by beginners which is sheer torture! On the Celtic Connections programe Niall talks about the concertina and you get good close-ups of his anglo. It looks well-used to say the least! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3838 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 You see, when you are a recreational player, quality of construction doesn't play crucial role, and all those Stagis, Hohners and a legion will work just fine. But when you get to real playing, then you'll probably tear Stagi apart within first hour, so all the $$ you put into your instrument will simply buy you a survival. Now I understan the ingenuity of English made instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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