Uilleann Pipes and Bodhrán

Recorded at the Irish World Academy with uilleann piper Cillian Roche. I believe the names of the tunes are as follows: "The Promenade" hop jig/ ‘The Dusty Miller’ hop jig/ ‘The Holly Bush’ reel
** Try earphones for more bass :P

[mattjones]

I come back to listen to this all the time. It’s always as fresh as the first time simply because the groove is so hard.

[cynthiacronin]

One of the best pipers I have ever heard. 👍👍

[taurotar]

That 1st tune is so powerful. Your bodhran playing is really tasteful and tight. So nice to hear trad from the "old school." Lovely

[lukeg]

Sounds so good with just the two instruments.

[ozangler]

After watching how you move your left hand on the back of the bodhran, I understand much more how important this is to change the tone of the drum. You make it look so easy. Excellent piper too.
I recently purchased a new bodhran and assortment of beaters from a company in Dublin. Able to get a lot more different rhythms and sounds from them.
Cheers,
Steve.

[popculturedon]

The way you both get into the music is how Celtic music as made me feel since I was very very young.

[NicolleFigMusic]

Thank you for your kind messages and support! I believe the names of the tunes are as follows: "The Promenade" hop jig/ ‘The Dusty Miller’ hop jig/ ‘The Holly Bush’ reel.

[thegallantsaint]

This is how you keep a culture alive. Thank you, it’s beautiful.

[sneworse]

Just great!!! There's something 'bout irish music that makes me so happy!!!

[Bagpipe]

heaven on earth, just sublime, I can feel my blood stirring, what a class act.

[justsome-guy]

I've never tried to type before - but when you guys kicked up the second tune I had to try!

Very well played!!!

[Pachs]

I could listen to this all day. Both of you are such talented players. 😍😍

[ratflail]

Absolutely jawdropping. I love folk music from all edges of the planet.

[dublinpiper]

0:54 Drones kick in - fantastic! So is the cranning! gorgeous piping, and wonderful bodhrán, thank you !

[TheGeenat]

Had to listen to it twice. Put a big smile on my face both times haha.

[michaelmiller]

I absolutely love how deeply involved both are in only the music. Cillian is great but the Bodhrán player kept my attention how she felt every upcoming beat. Well done to both.

[HareDeLune]

This year marks my 30th. year of playing the Bodhran. I am self-taught. Learned from books and listening to tapes and CD's.
You are the only other person I've ever seen who plays the same way I do using the off-hand to get a variety of different tones to follow/complement the melody. Some other players use a simpler version of this technique, such as the great 'Ringo' McDonough, to great effect; but you are the only other person I've ever seen using a more developed version of it.
One major difference is that I play in the older 'Kerry' style using both ends of the tipper, while you play in the Top-end style.
Great to see someone else playing like this, Thank you for the video!

[flyeraerospace]

Stunning music... breathtaking talents. I literally cannot stop listening.

[grahammeade]

Beautiful playing. The bodhran playing is wonderful. It is subtle and played with grace.

[secretsduyoga]

Thank you Nicolle, PLEASE MORE, ... 🙏
Those two instruments together it's just perfect, and the slight smile on your relaxed face shows that you live and enjoy the music from the inside, more ...