Martin Hayes is regarded as one of the most significant talents to emerge in the world of Irish traditional music. His unique sound, his mastery of his chosen instrument - the violin - his acknowledgement of the past and his shaping of the future of the music, combine to create a formidable artistic intelligence. He has drawn inspiration from many musical genres, but remains grounded in the music he grew up with in East County Clare. He has a unique ability to place the tradition within a wider contemporary context, creating a unique and insightful interpretation of Irish music.
Hi Martin, could you make a video sharing about your set up? Fiddle, bow and strings? Or simply reply in the chat? I appreciate your time in making these videos for all us. Cheers!
A genius like Martin Hayes giving his time teaching, showing those music letters is just amazing. So laid back ,easy to follow.Sincere thank you Martin.
Great way of teaching us strulling with the fiddle in our later years, love to see this ,all over for seniors, then no one would be sad or depressed, Thank you Martin.
Martin, thank you ,thank you ,thank you. I have seen you and Dennis, playing live ONCE in Armidale, Australia many years ago. Unforgettable!!!! I said to my friend Peter Hayes, also a great fiddle player,after the cocert , " So what did you think " ...HE said... "I want my money back." I said.... "What do you mean???" HE SAID ,"the man never moved his fingers." LOL..... Seriously though, Martin, you are an absolutel inspiration to me and my playing, can't wait to meet you in person when you are next in Australia. Greg Viney
Omg!!! Thank you! Thank you!!! I love this tune! Heard it from you several years ago and I can't believe you made this video!!! I'm speechless ❤️🙏 I'm learning it now! Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽
beautiful -- thank you Martin for your generosity -- I've known this tune for a while but never learned it properly. lots of love from France! x x ~ Una
Ah now. This is wonderful. Your daughter sends you something beautiful, and a new musical journey begins - and you wish to learn it and cannot believe you haven’t come across the miraculous Martin Hayes before - and then a little browsing and here’s the internet showing it can be such a force for good. Just gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing 😊 - not just what you do but a little of how you do it ❤❤❤