Yes, another video. I know they make the page sluggish and screw up scrolling, but the content makes up for it.
The group is named Leahy, the surname of a family of eight brothers and sisters. They are Canadian, and another example of Canada's super-rich musical heritage and talent. Ponita featured them in her last blog post, so I went searching for them on YouTube—in lieu of having to think.
Leahy performs much more than Celtic music—in this video it's ragtime, a uniquely American forerunner to jazz. I prefer rag (and its offspring honky tonk) played on an upright piano, but that's just quirky me. Watch the video, marvel at how good the ladies are, and I dare you not to tap your toe.
I'll be back later in the week, but I have to do some thinking first.
24 comments:
You're spot on, as usual, the ladies are indeed marvelous.
And they're just a lovely family too. They live very nearby (just outside the next village over). Donal Leahy is one of the best fiddlers in Canada and the whole lot of them can clog dance up a storm. Thanks, Charlie!
p.s. that was Donal introducing his wife, Natalie McMaster, at the very end. I think Natalie is one of THE best fiddlers in the world. Google her too, Charlie, for a real treat.
Tui: I remember you telling me you had dinner with Donal and Natalie at a University function and how nice they are.
As far as Natalie goes, I'm way ahead of you: I have three of her CDs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BJSnP2NpW8&feature=related
Donal with The Chieftains, playin 'is 'eart out.
Yes, Charlie! They are lovely and as natural as can be. I'm just beaming because you have them here!
Not just foot tapping; the whole room is shakin' and I'm bouncin'!
whooo hoooo!
absolutely grand! toe tapping, chair dancing and shoulder shaking here, sugar! xoxoxox
Oh, Lordy,I love Ragtime......these guys (gals) are great. Thank you for finding them.
You're screwin' up my scrollin', Charlie! (Oh, and that was some fan-damn-tastic music-making.)
what you left out the violin player! ugg! ;)
that was so cooooool! Thanks for sharing
Trina
www.mommeville.com
Excellent!!! Thanks, Charlie!
And whatever it is you're going to be doing... hope it is all good. :-)
Another good find on youtube.
I have not heard music like that since watching the movie "The Sting"
Great medley! I loved the way their hands looked reflected in the piano, like some kind of spider dance...
I was dancing with Pat & Savvy! :¬)
Them Leahy's put The Corrs into the minor league! :¬)
Those dancing hands made me smile this morning. I haven't smiled in the morning for quite some time. Thank You!
Ah, thinking. I try not to do that. It gets me into trouble.
I really like this video. Great family music makers.
GOOD COOK: I'm so GLAD you smiled!
Glad to see Leahy getting some cowbell! Have fun thinking! Have you got Mockingjay yet?
Ta for this Charlie. I'm always a sucker for Ragtime.
Wonderful composition, and most entertaining indeed. Thank you.
What's all this business about "thinking" Charlie? Don't you know it's hazardous for your health? Only ever think in moderation...
That was a lovely little break. I was tired of thinking as well.
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