Lord Gordon's Reel played by Orlaith McAuliffe (tin whistle) and Colm McGonigle (harp) at The Herschel Arms, Slough. Recorded in November 2012 by Willie Fogarty (Comhaltas Live).
I can only think that Orlaith's taking the flute and whistle to such high levels invites other musicians to imagine greater attainments with the music too. Colm's agile playing is a great mix with the whistle, of rich chord runs, depth and tonal balance, in that reel. That was only two instruments, and it sounded like an orchestra.
_Orlaith mo chroi tá an ceol seo go hálaiinn ar fad...Powerful rendition of this beautiful reel. I like the touch of the "Seán Ryan's " technique @ 01.33...Simply beautiful_
It's not only the speed of fingering that makes her a genius on this instrument it's the timed cuts and rolls Perfect rhythm . She is to Whistle and flute what Joe Satriani or Keith Richards are to guitar. Easily up there with Vinny Kilduff and Mary Bergin
Hi Luke. I have transcribed the version by Kevin Burke and uploaded it for you here mega.nz/#!dRVgXCBa!mA0IjaaSohwXXdG4x_O_qLPTmYgo3QLJHzzLHQ4CFS0 . Hope it helps, amazing tune.