This is the reason I fell in love with Ireland. I can close my eyes and go back there. Absolutely beautiful song, no words could describe the feelings of serenity and peace his talent provokes.
Saw Ger perform this in Galway last week. Not only is he a fantastic composer and performer, but apparently he composed this piece when he was 14. Incredible
I was on the m6 motorway trying to get somewhere 10mins before i set off ,having a bad stressful day then i played this within about 2mins i was so relaxed i got over taken by a lorry 🏝🏝🏖🏞👍👍👍
OK, lovely sound. Sends shivers down my spine. Now, all we have to do is to evolve the third arm actually required to play the bloody pipes properly... And yes, I tortured my family for several years trying to learn how to play them...
I experience this live - Trad on the Prom, September of 2019 - and it moved me to tears. This fellow knows how to tug at the heartstrings. What an amazing song, and a great arrangement!
I had the the great pleasure of seeing (and hearing!) Ger Fahy play this and then meeting him in Galway at Trad on the Prom this past summer. It's hauntingly beautiful. . . .
Went and listened to this as part of Trad on the Prom last weekend and sobbed my heart out. Such talent to bring so much emotion and beauty to the ear, all from an instrument.
Clare, Thanks so much for your kind words and delighted that you enjoyed it too. Apologies for delay with reply but today is the first day I have logged on in months. I hope you enjoyed your trip to Galway. Ger
Wow this is the music of the Celts and played so well, sounds like the crying of the banshee out on the burren, music like this makes me so proud to be Irish, it really tugs at the heart strings, i think there is a tear in my eyes, outstanding wonderful music thanks guys.
I first heard this piece at Trad on the Prom in Galway. I cannot explain the gut reaction I have everytime I hear it. We have since used this piece in two of my daughters's weddings. One daughter walked down the isle to Magh Seola, the other as her first dance.
Listening to this in Thailand. Oh how I wish to listen to this in Ireland. Must stay and suffer the heat. Such beautiful Irish music.i shall listen to more
Incredibly beautiful air and played so wonderfully reminded of my childhood growing up in Ireland my uncle playing he's bagpipe Roisin dubh forever Ireland is ingrained in my genetic code I am so proud to be Irish the greatest country on God's Earth. God bless Ireland
Next to Caoineadh Cu Chulainn composed by Bill Whelan for the Riverdance soundtrack this is my favorite pipe air. The Sun the Stream of Enya's first album played beautiful by the legendary Liam O''F'ynn and Davy Spillane's ( the original Riverdance piper ) Midnight Walker are quite stunning as well. Then there's the myriads of traditional airs. I love An Feochan, and Buaile Mhaodhog particularity. I've been playing the whistle, low whistles and Irish flute for years and should just buy a practice set. I play the Bulgarian pipes or Gaida so it might be a not as hard jump as starting from scratch.
We should be glad Ger is still alive…. After Shane signed off… two geniuses….. if it was easy write what that man just played. I’d be a millionaire. ☘️
Sweet Mother of Pearl ! Ger - that is one of the most beautiful pieces I’ve ever heard on the Uillean pipes, and you, Sir, are a true maestro - stunningly good playing. The folks who were there to see you play are lucky indeed. The Irish heritage in me was extremely moved by both the music and the artist. Cheers from Canada🇨🇦🇮🇪
My wife Anita and I will attend the show at Portalen, Greve, Denmark 21'st of january 2017. Looking very much forward to it :-) Best regards Michael and Anita
Heard Ger play this live at the Trad on the Prom in Galway...the beauty of the Galway area that he captured in this composition brought tears to my eyes...what a gorgeous piece of music played by a master of the Uileann pipes!
Was very privileged to be at opening night of Trad on the Prom 2017 and hear Ger's latest stunning composition, completed only the week before ("for Bridie"?). Words can't convey the beauty of the piece. The whole show was outstanding - without doubt the highlight of our week in Galway and amongst the best of our 3 weeks in Ireland (from NZ)
This is my home land no matter far away I may be or wander It will always be even with all its trials and tribulations it will always be different in this sad woke world thats been created of late the Irish of which I proud I am of a family and clan that go way back into the mists of time like our Erins history we belong to this land we have fought and died for against the invaders and there have been many down through the ages for those of you young people are Irish now is the time to reclaim your heiritage because it realy is the Isle of Staints and Scolars dispite how little they teach you other wise they will never win if you don't Never let ignorance kill the dream of our fourfathers its all around you if you look we never realy leave. just my thoughs jf Happy St Patrichs Day 💚☘️💚☘️💚☘️💚☘️💚☘️
Liam O'flynn would have loved your playing and Johnny Bourke, Beauty is the one who makes the angels sing from them thee pipes, Welcome to show the aussies all about what true music is all about::::))) Welcome to Gladstone Queensland Australia, I wrote the poem....
I am fairly new at learning the Uilleann pipes and found this video last week. AMAZING!! Ger I turn on this vid and try to play along. I hope that is okay. This is such a brilliant piece of work. I cant find the backtrack to this. I feel what is being played behind you just goes so well. Thank you for sharing your work and your craft sir .Cheers from Indianapolis,Indiana
