Listening in from the Central Table lands N.S.W. Australia with a big log fire going and the hot water tank nicely bubbling away. Early winter arriving here now and most importantly enjoying the show.
So good. You can call this Scottish or Canadian Celtic, but it's not Old World or New World -- it's All World. Two inimitable musicians at the top of their game. Natalie and Mac create as much music as the average 80-person orchestra, and create as much joy as well. Thanks!
To clarify, I loved how Mac was very supportive (and always is) in his accompaniment. He ramps up volume nad intensity slowly, stays in the background, listens very well to whoever is playing. He mixes up arpeggiation, block chords, bass runs, and switches the register artfully. Mac's definitely a piano idol for me!
I hope before I die (not anticipating doing this soon) that I get to go to Celtic Colors. Also I hope, someday to be able to clog (flatfooting as it's called in the U.S. Midatllantic.) This is slightly less realistic than being able to go to Celtic Colors.
@ John McCrea Ha ha. "The piano strangely works"? They would be most gratified to hear that in Cape Breton as they have been doing it that way for generations! LOL
Anyone know what type of pick-up is on Natalie's fiddle? ....Sounds a lot better than most. (Pretty close to a pure, acoustic sound rather than an *electrically amped.)
So i was playing doom with youtube playing metal music in the background and during a big fight were i couldn't tab out this came on. It was an interesting experience to say the least.
Awesome is used too frequently to describe a performance. This however qualifys beyond doubt. It's not just the playing; it's her ability to take you right into the music Meloroony
We saw this show live at Strathspey Performing Arts Centre last Fall. Wonderful performance. This video certainly does the show justice. It was great to see the extended family.
Accidentally stumbled on this page but so glad I did! Such wonderful music! Thought this was from Ireland or Scotland and was surprised to learn this festival is in Nova Scotia. Hope to visit after COVID is under control and Trump is dumped. Thanks! St.Louis, MO, USA
Come on up! You must come to Cape Breton Island. This music is all over the island and it’s where Natalie and Mac are from. Oh and it’s friggin gorgeous
We were there also! So fun to relive some of that moment. Celtic Colours Festival is an absolute phenomenal event. Thank you Natalie for your decades of incredible playing and commitment to the Cape Breton style !
By the time Natalie gets into Devany's goat every part of her body (and soul) is moving and grooven' to the tune! It's hard to remain still while Natalie and Mac get crankin'! Amazingly wonderful music...
Awesome - thanks for sharing this with us Natalie! I appreciate that about you - you share videos of your playing (and your family) AND you share sheet music. Not too many musicians do that.
March of the Cameron Men; O’er the Moor among the heather; Miss Gordon of Fochabers; not sure about the second strathspey or the first reel; The Fir Tree (I think); The Fairy Dance;
