Peabody Harris was the first person to post Seamus Ennis on CZcams 11 years ago. Strangely, it was the ONLY video Peabody Harris ever posted. But it was enough to get me interested in playing these pipes and moving to Ireland for a couple of years to get some good tuition. So thank you, Peabody Harris, wherever you are. I am a much happier man today for your efforts.
Cead mile fáilte mo chara. I have wanted to learn the Uilleann pipes now for years O am a left hander and in the north of Ireland it's not so easy to find a tuition. I turned 47 last week so I think this is my year to learn. Great to hear your story G R M.A
There are few instruments in the world that are genuinely haunting and evoke such strong emotions. South American panpipes, Shakuhachi flute from Japan, Didjeridoo from Australia to name a few. The Uillean Pipes hold a special place at the top, as far as I'm concerned.
Strange but true: I first viewed this clip in 2007, I think. It had such an effect on me that I actually moved to Ireland from the US and am now studying uilleann pipes in Dublin. I suppose it's true that if you want what they have, you have to go where they go and do what they do. Thanks, peabodyharris for your single post on youtube that changed my life in a big, big way.
As a Scot,our people too,knew the yoke of English oppression and cruelty, at least three times in Celtic history,the playing of the pipes was outlawed in Scotland and Ireland, with the aim of quelling the nationalistic spirit of our peoples, and the punishment for such an offense was brutal indeed,and ranged from hanging, burning at the stake, and the chopping off of the pipers hands,and people wonder why the dislike and distrust of the English has lasted so long, and that was only one example, English cruelty knew no bounds, and took many forms, and down through the centuries, pipeing almost died out, but thanks to men like Seamus Ennis, the pipes flourish today, at least on that front, the Celts have our victory.
Ennis lived in the Uilleann Pipe Dark Ages when knowledge of how to make them, and how to make their many reeds, was in near collapse. If you hear faults in the pitch anywhere --and there are many for those with keen ears-- it's because he had so few resources. His playing, his heart, his execution are so expert -- he played pipes he could hear in his head, pipes and reeds he didn't own that existed before and are coming to life again today but that he could never play.
who in the hell would thumbs down this.? 42 people who should not have been here in the first place. Seamus Ennis is awesome.! Timeless, Wonderful, Amazing music...
I first heard the Uillean pipes on the Traffic song, "Holy Ground" and was mesmorized. The hais on my neck and goosebumps come to life and the inner soul stirs dramatically everytime I hear them. I want to learn how to play.
You're right. I've played the Highland Pipes but I must admit, these Uillean pipes are definitely more intricate and easier on the ear. Highland pipes are great for marching and getting peoples attention, these pipes touch a different chord entirely.
Von wahrer Meisterhand gespielt... Ich grüße euch Kameraden mit den besten Heimatlichen Grüßen aus dem sonnigen Bernkastel-Kues... Mfg Stefan Bartz... Wunderbar
There is no verb for love in Irish, in much the same way there is no verb for have. Gra is a noun or an adjective in Irish, but not a verb. The closest to "I love" would be is brea lion or is maith liom or is aoibhinn liom. You don't gra things or people in Irish; they are fine with you or big with you or even lovely with you.
this is so inspiring. to listen to this beautiful tune and compare it to indian music, or modal jazz, or jimi hendrix, just makes me realize that all music is related and beautiful and comes from the same heart and soul. thank you seamus.
I cannot get enough of this song I can literally play it over and over and its one of those few that never get annoying or old.. It always makes me feel like I'm standing in a field in Ireland just gazing at the earth around me and I soak every minute of it up...
Clearly one of the most stunning things I have ever seen or heard. I imagine what goes through his mind when this mystical tune is played. The song reaches deep into the soul and across the spectral universe. Seamus, you are a gifted and genius writer and performer! How sad that today's world glorifies cultural garbage like american idol.
Tomorrow begins the Willie Clancy Music Festival in Miltown-Malbay, Co. Clare, where you can take lessons in uilleann piping and a host of other instruments in week-long seminars from the best Irish musicians in the world. There are an abundance of concerts all over W. Clare and it's really the most fun you can have sitting down.
Thank you for your encouragement, everyone. I'm still playing. Triplets are sounding better. New tunes coming in all the time. Loving it, but of course we all want to sound as good as the old "blues brothers" pipers, don't we? It's a long, long road. It is a worthwhile journey, however. I met Seamus Ennis' son Chris in Dublin a few months ago. Lovely man, uncanny resemblance to his father. That still happens in the world, you know? I'll post a video of me playing some day soon.
Seamus also saved Irish culture by doing outside broadcasts for rte in the 50s we have many tunes today thanks to him ar dheis de go raibh a hainm (may he reside at the right hand side of god)
It is good that you are aware of your American heritage just as I am aware and proud to be 8th generation Scots. That does not mean that we should forget Ireland and our ancestors who made us what we are today.
absolutely beautiful;music like this is inspirational, im considering investing in uillean pipes, I dont know anyone who plays them, but will be willing to try to teach myself.this is great!
There have been so many great Irish pipers: Liam O Flynn, Willie Clancy, Seamus Ennis, any member of the Rowsome family, Mick O'Brien...just to scratch the surface...
I was listening to this in the morning at my work, a holiday park on the west coast of scotland. I was watching a boat out on the sea, shit was hitting me deep in the heart.
beautiful. This is what people miss out on in concert halls.....compare lang lang the pianist as a musician with Seamus Ennis (for example), and you can see that the latter is much greater a musician, yet so little known in the public.....as are the uilleann pipes...
Fear na bhfear i saol na píobaireachta. Níor chuala éinne eile i ngar de ó thaobh chumhais ná áilneacht. Gael iontach ab ea é chomh maith agus bhí sé in ann na cheithre chanúint sa Ghaeilge a labhairt go líofa, Gaoluinn na Mumhan, Gaoluinn Phort Láirge, Chonamára agus futa fata Thír Chonaill!
Such is the capture of our small island and why we try to keep it - the ppipes are a testiment to our heart and sing what we can't say - our language isn't understood abroad and as bearla our song won't sound the same - if your heart is true - Ireland is your restplace
They are 150-180 years old and not based on modern "standard" C#. Chanters pitch was based on measurement in inches. So you wouldnt go to a pipemaker and ask for a C# chanter, you would ask for a chanter for example 17 inches long or 17 and a half. More often than not they played flat of modern pitches by up to 25 cents. Also old style uilleann pipes were narrow bore.
Got to be the best chord/regulator work on CZcams. I have a question though, to get to the higher octave is there an octave key like on the clarinet or do you just force more air through the read?
How do Uilleann pipes manage to evoke some deep emotion in those of us with absolutely no Irish heritage? I think, when you strip away the Victorian colonialism that's tarnished the word "Britain", there is a fraternity amongst the British Isles (vast majority of Brits have around 80% of our DNA from the pre-Celt Neolithic peoples who lived on these isles) which grants us an appreciation of culture which, for millenia, brewed side by side.
128pagenovella just one example, DNA tests in Somerset near a neolithic site was found showed the majority of residents had around 80% neolithic DNA. As for dominated by foreign hordes I am not so sure. UK population still largely British and settlements throughout history have been shown to be temporary and have little long term impact on the make-up of Britain. Very little of our DNA is Anglo-Saxon, even less Norman.
A practice set consists of only the chanter, the bag, and the bellows. A half set is the practice set with the addition of the three drones. The regulators are the most expensive part of the pipes, and complete a full set of pipes. Some regulators usually aren't added until many years of playing, and in fact, some pipers never find a need for them.
You know, I don't think anybody has asked what tune this is yet... I came to this video once again, this time after some clips of "The Wounded Hussar". I don't think that's what tune this is, but I could be wrong... I love this video, though
Seamus passed through this life and left an enduring legacy I'm sure every culture has their Seamus ennis who stir a miasma of emotion in their own people he was Liam o Flynns mentor need I say more!
Peabody Harris was the first person to post Seamus Ennis on CZcams 11 years ago. Strangely, it was the ONLY video Peabody Harris ever posted. But it was enough to get me interested in playing these pipes and moving to Ireland for a couple of years to get some good tuition. So thank you, Peabody Harris, wherever you are. I am a much happier man today for your efforts.
This is fantastic! I congratulate you to your open-mindedness! All the best!
Great story... céad míle fáilte.
excellent
Ana mhaite
Cead mile fáilte mo chara. I have wanted to learn the Uilleann pipes now for years O am a left hander and in the north of Ireland it's not so easy to find a tuition. I turned 47 last week so I think this is my year to learn. Great to hear your story G R M.A
When it hits the double notes. It puts chills up my spine. So beautiful.
There are few instruments in the world that are genuinely haunting and evoke such strong emotions. South American panpipes, Shakuhachi flute from Japan, Didjeridoo from Australia to name a few. The Uillean Pipes hold a special place at the top, as far as I'm concerned.
No compétition please...
Strange but true: I first viewed this clip in 2007, I think. It had such an effect on me that I actually moved to Ireland from the US and am now studying uilleann pipes in Dublin. I suppose it's true that if you want what they have, you have to go where they go and do what they do. Thanks, peabodyharris for your single post on youtube that changed my life in a big, big way.
I was lucky enough to see him live back in the 60's. A real genius.
I cannot believe people would dislike this.....this is amazingly and hauntingly beautiful!!!!
As a Scot,our people too,knew the yoke of English oppression and cruelty, at least three times in Celtic history,the playing of the pipes was outlawed in Scotland and Ireland, with the aim of quelling the nationalistic spirit of our peoples, and the punishment for such an offense was brutal indeed,and ranged from hanging, burning at the stake, and the chopping off of the pipers hands,and people wonder why the dislike and distrust of the English has lasted so long, and that was only one example, English cruelty knew no bounds, and took many forms, and down through the centuries, pipeing almost died out, but thanks to men like Seamus Ennis, the pipes flourish today, at least on that front, the Celts have our victory.
im proud to be his grandson, and to have held those very pipes
Whats the tune called, Paddy?
I could listen to this 100 times and I still wouldn't be sick of it.
Already have! Grand.
Seamus and this tune bring me to a place I've never been before... and I know I belong. Just beautiful! Thank you for posting.
Must've watched this 20 times by now; it never gets old.
Ennis lived in the Uilleann Pipe Dark Ages when knowledge of how to make them, and how to make their many reeds, was in near collapse. If you hear faults in the pitch anywhere --and there are many for those with keen ears-- it's because he had so few resources. His playing, his heart, his execution are so expert -- he played pipes he could hear in his head, pipes and reeds he didn't own that existed before and are coming to life again today but that he could never play.
The words stricken out were not meant to be, they should be included.
Dayepipes His father bought those pipes in London. They were about 100 years old. He bequeathed them to Liam O'Flynn. I presume he still has them.
Dayepipes Even with keen ears....the beauty overwhelms all the senses, transcends the gift as presented. It is thus....perfect !
I'm kinda glad I don't have keen ears when it comes to this sort of thing!
makes you think about even further back into the late 19th century ,,boy what a task then!!!!
who in the hell would thumbs down this.? 42 people who should not have been here in the first place. Seamus Ennis is awesome.! Timeless, Wonderful, Amazing music...
thepwee Agreed...those people have no soul
+thepwee possibly inferior rivals :(
This is indeed terrible to think that someone would even bothet to press the down thumb. People are dumb anyway...
They must have been confused Australians! :)
Born to play the pipes. Those long, graceful fingers are a gift from the Gods of Ireland themselves.
when i feel sad , i listen to the blues ,
when i feel pain i listen to seamus ennis
One of those recordings where you’re not sure how your life felt complete before you knew it. I’ll be listening to this until the grave.
Nothing can equal pipe music. It is the most moving music, that I've ever heard.
Brilliant, Breathtaking, It stirs the very soul!! He was a true master!!!
Wow, Seamus is simply awesome!!! What a G-d given talent he has. There is no music in the world like this. Thank you for posting this.
You can't listen to Uilleann pipes and leave disappointed.
marvellous, soulful and straight from the heart! Regards, an Indian classical musician madly in love with Ireland and its music.
I first heard the Uillean pipes on the Traffic song, "Holy Ground" and was mesmorized. The hais on my neck and goosebumps come to life and the inner soul stirs dramatically everytime I hear them. I want to learn how to play.
I saw Seamus perform once (about 1968 in Hammersmith, London). His storeytelling was every bit as captivating as his playing. A true legend.
In the beating of a heart and the tremble of a hand cry's a note which can be heard above all else.
I've listened to this about 10 times,unbelievable. !
+jsilence418 I've genuinely lost count.
For me at least 100 times, and sent a link to many, many, a special friend, whom I knew would appreciate the beauty of this music.
You're right. I've played the Highland Pipes but I must admit, these Uillean pipes are definitely more intricate and easier on the ear. Highland pipes are great for marching and getting peoples attention, these pipes touch a different chord entirely.
So beautiful. Watched this the first time on here years ago. Thanks for posting and keeping this video up, was glad to find this again.
Von wahrer Meisterhand gespielt... Ich grüße euch Kameraden mit den besten Heimatlichen Grüßen aus dem sonnigen Bernkastel-Kues... Mfg Stefan Bartz... Wunderbar
cada tantas semanas o meses me siento en la necesidad de volver a ver este video. es demasiado bueno.
Claro que si!
O The Easter Snow
It has faded away.
It was so rare and so beautiful
And it's melted back into the clay.
RIP Seamus
Brings tears to my eyes
I grá (love) the sound of the uilleann pipes. Thank you for uploading Seamus Ennis playing. sláinte!
There is no verb for love in Irish, in much the same way there is no verb for have. Gra is a noun or an adjective in Irish, but not a verb. The closest to "I love" would be is brea lion or is maith liom or is aoibhinn liom. You don't gra things or people in Irish; they are fine with you or big with you or even lovely with you.
he was the most imaginative piper. he played and lived near the edge. always willing to share his talent.
this is so inspiring. to listen to this beautiful tune and compare it to indian music, or modal jazz, or jimi hendrix, just makes me realize that all music is related and beautiful and comes from the same heart and soul. thank you seamus.
This video was posted almost 14 years ago, and here i am still watching it. I picture Irish countryside. One of the oldest videos on CZcams
I cannot get enough of this song I can literally play it over and over and its one of those few that never get annoying or old.. It always makes me feel like I'm standing in a field in Ireland just gazing at the earth around me and I soak every minute of it up...
Edge of west Churchill or Stalin?
"Soak" is the word! :-))
I thank God for being Irish and for the gift of hearing, and able to listen to Seamus playing the pipes
Not Irish with that flag.
Amen
The uilleann pipes are a bewitching thing....I don't think any other instrument stirs up the primal soul like the pipes..I understand your capture.
Clearly one of the most stunning things I have ever seen or heard. I imagine what goes through his mind when this mystical tune is played. The song reaches deep into the soul and across the spectral universe. Seamus, you are a gifted and genius writer and performer! How sad that today's world glorifies cultural garbage like american idol.
Tomorrow begins the Willie Clancy Music Festival in Miltown-Malbay, Co. Clare, where you can take lessons in uilleann piping and a host of other instruments in week-long seminars from the best Irish musicians in the world. There are an abundance of concerts all over W. Clare and it's really the most fun you can have sitting down.
This instrument remember me the sardinian launeddas i love celtic tradition congratulations from Sardinia.
Absolutely, Mesmerising, Fantastic, Beautiful and Timeless.
Thank you for your encouragement, everyone. I'm still playing. Triplets are sounding better. New tunes coming in all the time. Loving it, but of course we all want to sound as good as the old "blues brothers" pipers, don't we? It's a long, long road. It is a worthwhile journey, however. I met Seamus Ennis' son Chris in Dublin a few months ago. Lovely man, uncanny resemblance to his father. That still happens in the world, you know? I'll post a video of me playing some day soon.
how unfair that youtube doesn't allow you to "like" these things more than once
Seamus also saved Irish culture by doing outside broadcasts for rte in the 50s we have many tunes today thanks to him ar dheis de go raibh a hainm (may he reside at the right hand side of god)
I am crying....if I ever go to Heaven, this is how I imagine it
Literally hear the history flowing through those pipes,hair raising stuff.
May my uilleann piping be an offering, even if small, for the god of uilleann pipes
;) (seriously though, this guy knew how to play)
Epic. Found this many years ago, still one of my favourites.
It is good that you are aware of your American heritage just as I am aware and proud to be 8th generation Scots. That does not mean that we should forget Ireland and our ancestors who made us what we are today.
I love the pipes" they can take you places👍❤️
Music that takes you back through the centuries of time.
absolutely beautiful;music like this is inspirational, im considering investing in uillean pipes, I dont know anyone who plays them, but will be willing to try to teach myself.this is great!
Man, that playing really reaches deep inside you. Every time I hear it, tears run down my cheeks.
There have been so many great Irish pipers: Liam O Flynn, Willie Clancy, Seamus Ennis, any member of the Rowsome family, Mick O'Brien...just to scratch the surface...
Such an expression, such a feeling - unbelievable!
what a beautiful sound. First heard it on an old Planxty album, fantastic.
Best player ever in Ireland..... just magic
I was listening to this in the morning at my work, a holiday park on the west coast of scotland.
I was watching a boat out on the sea, shit was hitting me deep in the heart.
This is perfection. I can't count how many times I've watched this video.
@CasperTvrnello Håller helt med! This is really beautiful! I love it :D
Makes me cry everytime😭it's absolutely beautiful. This music has a soul.
This awakens all Irish blood when heard
Thank you , You Tube for opening up this Whole new World , Beautiful , so amazing that we can access this now .
So beautiful, it speaks to your soul and i am an Aussie.
Seamus makes it look so easy!! Thank you for this. My favourite Celtic instrument! ~0;-D
I can't count it out on a scale... That makes it more beautiful, I think.
beautiful.
This is what people miss out on in concert halls.....compare lang lang the pianist as a musician with Seamus Ennis (for example), and you can see that the latter is much greater a musician, yet so little known in the public.....as are the uilleann pipes...
Fear na bhfear i saol na píobaireachta. Níor chuala éinne eile i ngar de ó thaobh chumhais ná áilneacht. Gael iontach ab ea é chomh maith agus bhí sé in ann na cheithre chanúint sa Ghaeilge a labhairt go líofa, Gaoluinn na Mumhan, Gaoluinn Phort Láirge, Chonamára agus futa fata Thír Chonaill!
Fhios agat cad is ainm ar an bhfonn seo?
@@jamesdonalfaulkner Níl agamsa ar ao'chuma. Ba bhreá an athéisteacht
@@golaoi Ba bhreá, cinnte.
Our Island!!!! Remember, together we rise, divied we fall.
Can't help but love a man named seamus...my Pops nickname.
Beautiful job Mr. Ennis.
Such is the capture of our small island and why we try to keep it - the ppipes are a testiment to our heart and sing what we can't say - our language isn't understood abroad and as bearla our song won't sound the same - if your heart is true - Ireland is your restplace
Man...now that made my week. Thanks for posting.
*splortz~ I am so happy you did what your soul told you to do! Blessings.
Excellent video
Seamus is really wonderfull on the Uilleann, i hope one day I can be as great.
Buaaaaa, suena de lo que mejor que he oido en mi vida de la musica
Hauntingly beautiful.
can anyone else feel the pain of 400 years?
he is a god
They are 150-180 years old and not based on modern "standard" C#. Chanters pitch was based on measurement in inches. So you wouldnt go to a pipemaker and ask for a C# chanter, you would ask for a chanter for example 17 inches long or 17 and a half. More often than not they played flat of modern pitches by up to 25 cents. Also old style uilleann pipes were narrow bore.
Thanks for sharing this remarkable video ! This instrument is is ancestral and we have all respect for this incredible artist ! Phalaina
Got to be the best chord/regulator work on CZcams. I have a question though, to get to the higher octave is there an octave key like on the clarinet or do you just force more air through the read?
unbelievable... completely breathtaking...
I have Ennis blood from my mother’s side of the family. This man did the name proud.
Seamus surely played saint peter a wee tune at the pearly gates and the angel's in Heaven too. Master of the Uileann pipes for sure.
Jaysus, Mary and wriggling Joseph that's fantastic. What a towering music the man had in him.
My granddaddy definitely didn't play them. Yet I'm here and enjoy this beauty ).
How do Uilleann pipes manage to evoke some deep emotion in those of us with absolutely no Irish heritage? I think, when you strip away the Victorian colonialism that's tarnished the word "Britain", there is a fraternity amongst the British Isles (vast majority of Brits have around 80% of our DNA from the pre-Celt Neolithic peoples who lived on these isles) which grants us an appreciation of culture which, for millenia, brewed side by side.
128pagenovella just one example, DNA tests in Somerset near a neolithic site was found showed the majority of residents had around 80% neolithic DNA.
As for dominated by foreign hordes I am not so sure. UK population still largely British and settlements throughout history have been shown to be temporary and have little long term impact on the make-up of Britain. Very little of our DNA is Anglo-Saxon, even less Norman.
Woah. Goodbye.
love these facts.......is it changing in the mordern uk
You've words are wise, but Irish music is heavily influenced by Berber music of North Africa.
You've words are wise, but Irish music is heavily influenced by Berber music of North Africa.
I'm not exactly Irish, (I'm more Scottish), but this still inspires me to practice my practice set of uilleann pipes!
The Scots are Irish they are named after the Irish tribe the Scotti, and the uileann pipes are unique to Ireland.
condaly
That's cool!
I'm not Irish,,Im Canadian but I like to drink a little scotch and listen to this beautiful ancient music like this
The Irish originally migrated to Scotland's north, bringing pipes and whiskey.
Scotia was the daughter of a Pharoah
Stirs my heart and soul hauntingly beautiful
A practice set consists of only the chanter, the bag, and the bellows. A half set is the practice set with the addition of the three drones. The regulators are the most expensive part of the pipes, and complete a full set of pipes. Some regulators usually aren't added until many years of playing, and in fact, some pipers never find a need for them.
eluveitie my friends...great band...they brought me here :) this is an amazing instrument, thanks for sharing with everyone!
You know, I don't think anybody has asked what tune this is yet... I came to this video once again, this time after some clips of "The Wounded Hussar". I don't think that's what tune this is, but I could be wrong... I love this video, though
Brilliant.
i just love the sound of these man i am so saving up to get me some and learn no matter how long it takes i love em awsome playin man
First heard the pipes live played by Finbar Fury in 1968. Wonderful playing here but to hear them live ******** awesome
one of the best uilleann pipers in history
thanks
Awesome!! The Uilleann sound is incredible.
Seamus passed through this life and left an enduring legacy I'm sure every culture has their Seamus ennis who stir a miasma of emotion in their own people he was Liam o Flynns mentor need I say more!
this video is so old i feel so luck to be listening
he is so musical and expressive - I would love to learn these pipes