THE MONAGHAN JIG / Kilfenora | The Good Tune

It was only a matter of time before The Monaghan Jig and Kilfenora were featured on our channel.
These classic Irish Jigs are are so well known and for good reason. We like to play them a little slower to bring out their full elegance.

Featuring Kevin Lees (fiddle) and Sebastian Bloch (guitar).

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[spencerhawkins]

Absolutely beautiful pace. We have a problem here in Ireland with musicians trying to race one another 😢

[conradb]

The word “phrasing” comes to mind as you guys play these tunes. Very easy to listen to.

[MaryLacey-uexb]

Just absolutely haunting and stunning playing by both of you …….loads of space for the melodies to breathe. Thank you .

[Boveyphil]

I didn't know the Monaghan Jig - wonderful tune! Thanks.

[elizabethgilmore]

I have loved them on hand for years it's been my favorite jig for a long long time. I absolutely love the way you play it it's so clean. It makes me love it even more and now that I'm learning to fiddle I'm going to have to learn it on the fiddle. I played it for years on the recorder now it's time for the fiddle.

[dronewind]

So nice listening to you, guys, letting the melody breathe. What a change from the today fast-playing sessions which make all the tunes sound alike and boring.

[magnin]

What a beautiful and harmonious playing. Thenk you so much for making this public.Your tunes make the days brighter.

[youmarymac]

Can’t tell you how much I love your playing. I’m a very active Irish fiddler who has found a new inspiration in you. And sebastion too, magic like Hayes and Cahill.

[lizzywillow]

I know the second as The Old Favourite 🎶🎶

[matthijsruhrup]

I love it!! Great playing... such beauty, colour and elegance! I tip my hat! 👉🎩

[marklammas]

Wow! These players know how to pace a tune perfectly. Give the tune space to breathe! Yeah!

Far too many "speed merchants" don't get this. Slower, and lilting, does the trick.

[mermaidx]

Reminds me of Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill for the same reason. Lots of room inside these tunes

[xavieroluain]

masterful! I've only heard Kilfenora called The Old Favourite which is interesting! Thank you for the inspiration <3

[s.terris]

Oooo, loving the B part, actually the whole first song. Such lovely playing, thank you and happy St. Pat's! I should add that the guitar adds a great dimension and is beautiful along with the fiddle. Thanks for inspiring me to learn the Monaghan!

[klausmouse]

Wm Monaghan
Brings back memories of my visits to Ireland

[andyandy]

I learnt to play The Monaghan Jig on the whistle about three weeks ago and, since listening to this rendition, I have done nothing but play along to your version. I have since listened to some more of your videos (+ become your subscriber) and have loved them all. However, this still remains my favourite. It is so inspiring and elevating. Also, I find it really endearing and an important part of the music how you communicate while playing. Congratulations to you both!

[Lea-mzqn]

The Combo of Monaghan and Cilfenora is soooo nice! The Sound of the two of you is just great and you play it so inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing and just keep on with doing your wonderfull Irish music Sessions!

[elizabethgilmore]

This is one of my favorite Tunes ever and you play it beautifully. So many people have to play Irish as fast as possible and the Tunes are so beautiful they don't need to be played fast. You got it just right❤❤❤

[heynoodle]

Thanks a Ton friends! I am learning the bodrahn and this is perfect training fer the jig!
Peace and Blessings

[sandeeppratap]

This tune makes my day beautiful ❤️ happy, peaceful, awesome love your videos