They are so good live because of their attention to detail - I've seen one of the technical requirement sheets for a show in Perth WA - its about 6 pages long, defining every aspect of their sound - the best Irish 'trad' band ever -
I saw them several years ago by pure luck because I had never heard of them before....v3very amazing group and you want to stand up and cheer to their music...
Altan has two guitarists: Daithi Sproule and Mark Kelly. Mr. Sproule, I believe, lives in Minnesota, and plays when the band travels in North America. Mr. Kelly when they play Europe, except when they play the Hollywood Bowl, in which case both play, simultaneously.
@Quilbo Actually, there is an album "Dance of the celts", where are many Irish bands. And there is one song from Altan - ANDY DE JARLIS.. maybe that´s what you´re looking for :-)
I don't know, but they place this song on their album "Best Of 1987-1993" in a medley: Fermanagh Highland Donegal Highland John Doherty's King George IV
@TheSingingBarmaid may not have a name, John Doherty was a travelling fiddler from Donaegal, its possible he never named any of these tunes at all and someone who learned it off him taught them to Altan's fiddlers
Me too. Then perhaps I would one day be fit to touch the hem of Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh's gown. Damn, but she always looks like she's having the best of fun.
@Tadhg64 Yeah but too fast to dance to! Speed is getting away from the tradition. Seems speed is for a particular market audience. But each to his own.
quelque fois les prénoms reportent aux origines puisque presque tous, nous les patrick disséminés aux 4 coins de la planète avons envie au même moment de se le lever et de danser en tapant des pieds
Quand t'entend ça tu te lève de ton siège et tu danse !!! C'est la misère comment les gens les regardent '-_- Pas moyen qu'ils lèvent le cul de leur chaise !!
They are so good live because of their attention to detail - I've seen one of the technical requirement sheets for a show in Perth WA - its about 6 pages long, defining every aspect of their sound - the best Irish 'trad' band ever -
I cant believe it!! its love at first heard!! they are stunning!!
I was playing violin when my violin teacher told me to look these guys and girl up so I did , now im so glad!!!!! u guys rock great music!
Mairead gives on-line fiddle lessons these days.
Just back from watching them tonight in the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen. Brilliant as ever!!
I've been a great fan of Altan for years- they're divine!
Fabulous performance by this great band. The tunes are The Shepherd's Daughter, Miss Ramsey's, Spirits of Wine.
Excellent Band.
Altan is damn near flawless. I love their music.
one of the finest groups i have ever been privileged to see live
I saw them several years ago by pure luck because I had never heard of them before....v3very amazing group and you want to stand up and cheer to their music...
Fun stuff. Love me some Altan!
"Like"? asks CZcams. No, not like - LOVE! How amazing it must be to have a skill like this!
Donegal has great musicians Altán and John Doherty is the greatest.Dún na nGall,Doire agus Éire go brách.
They are playing in the Grand Hotel Malahide Dublin 18th October 2017 at 8pm, looking forward to that one
Love the music, makes me want to dance!!!!
the best traditional music in the world!
AMAZING! GO ALTAN! WHAT A SET!
The second is called Miss Ramsay. Great tune.
If you're not tapping your toes with this tune...you might be a ZOMBIE;)
I'm a zombie and I'm still tapping my toes
These guys are epic!! I especially like their albums The Red Crow and Blackwater.
Altan has two guitarists: Daithi Sproule and Mark Kelly. Mr. Sproule, I believe, lives in Minnesota, and plays when the band travels in North America. Mr. Kelly when they play Europe, except when they play the Hollywood Bowl, in which case both play, simultaneously.
If I had life to live over again, I'd start playing the fiddle at four, and never give up.
Can't wait to see you in the Interceltic festival of sendim, northern Portugal ( Festival Intercéltico de sendim ).
Go! go! go! Best music! Return to Bilbao please!
I love the way the Irish play the violin
@Quilbo Actually, there is an album "Dance of the celts", where are many Irish bands. And there is one song from Altan - ANDY DE JARLIS.. maybe that´s what you´re looking for :-)
Long live Altan!!
I don't know, but they place this song on their album "Best Of 1987-1993" in a medley:
Fermanagh Highland
Donegal Highland
John Doherty's
King George IV
ALTAN WOOOOAHH! AMAZING! GO GO GO
this is Brilliant.
great dance music
Brilliant!
Awesome!
Runaway SundayAltan | Format: Audio Cassette available at Amazon
They played in my neck of the woods recently but sold out before I could get tickets - really sorry!
thes remind me of the Bothy Band, great!
Which recording is this? is it commercial? I would pay for it!
Look at those guys go.
whoa! they changed the second tune in the set. it's different from the runaway sunday album.
Altan is damn perfect !! Real Celtic Power !! Phalaina
@TheSingingBarmaid may not have a name, John Doherty was a travelling fiddler from Donaegal, its possible he never named any of these tunes at all and someone who learned it off him taught them to Altan's fiddlers
Look under "Dance of the Celts"L-Altan mix
Mairead Nesbitt (celtic woman) plays it too, there it is just called Reels... so maybe you can find it? ;D
quilbo i tink i no the song you on about..is it played by a load of fiddles??look it up on limewire..:)..i found it there..:)
Yeeeooo!!
Me gustan mucho, la vedad es que saben tocar muy bien :).
Nice!
GENIAL °I° :))))
Nono, sry, not the reels as i said. It is "the Butterfly" (also played by Mairead Nesbitt, Celtic Woman)
Me too. Then perhaps I would one day be fit to touch the hem of Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh's gown. Damn, but she always looks like she's having the best of fun.
@Heptarch7 altan is flawless. thee is no mistake about it!
Maybe you're looking for "Dance of the Honeybees?" Just a thought.
I like them, but they would be better if they played faster.
@1HaviksVrouwe yes man, that is my channel :D i uploaded that song myself :)
@Tijmbaland we call it a fiddle =]
Why does that Bodhran look like a taped up snare drum?
Im Goin to see them Next Week Live in Siegen (Germany) =)!
My name is ALTAN :)) hehe
Alright, can't speak gealic, any chance of a trnaslation?
Sons gaelic is beutiful gaelic nation
Sorry but there isn't any song with this name by Altan. It doesn't exist
@Tadhg64 Yeah but too fast to dance to! Speed is getting away from the tradition. Seems speed is for a particular market audience. But each to his own.
je n'aime pas mais c'est les gouts je les trouve bon
quelque fois les prénoms reportent aux origines puisque presque tous, nous les patrick disséminés aux 4 coins de la planète avons envie au même moment de se le lever et de danser en tapant des pieds
Ar Canain 's ar Ceol
Quand t'entend ça tu te lève de ton siège et tu danse !!!
C'est la misère comment les gens les regardent '-_-
Pas moyen qu'ils lèvent le cul de leur chaise !!
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And they are not on cocaïn.
Dún na nGall people had to stop playing to fast.
For they might have made too many sonic boom, over MACH 1.
Too fast !
I like it but... too much... repetition... same note...burned into head...