For Maggie
Something completely different- Uilleann pipes(Irish bagpipes) and synth. I wrote this tune over 20 years ago in the style of traditional Irish slow airs. It was recorded way back in 1991 for an album that’s been out of print for over 15 years now. I renamed it for my 6 year old grandaughter as every time she hears it she says “that’s my Papa Kirk”
About 13 now? I always loved this!
Hi, Kirk. Iam here for the pipes. I am a fan. Say hello to Aly Bain. Check out Lisa D, on alone tone
harmonica no accordian no what is that ?nice work obveoiusley great control/content great chords
Oh wow, this is fantastic ... heart-voice captured by music. Not many pieces bring a tear to my eye.
..Maybe for today this could be for Johnny....if Maggie is ok with that. Such a great song the playing is so uplifting.
Still great!!
This music is to die for.
wow. a truly magical piece
Wow..totally unexpected and wonderful. No one-trick pony, you. Lovely Celtci feel and superbly executed.
Excellent!!!
This is just soooooo good!
Thunderous applause!
Amazing!
...Wow. Nice tambres/textures/dronage -- and TBE [verb qualities]
I've always wondered what your Uilleann pipes music sounded like, since I saw it mentioned in your profile. Keep it coming. I want some more. :)
I really appreciate your music Kirk. I have a real soft spot for the bag pipes. Irish blood I guess..
I was thinking of your tune when I wrote this one a couple years ago: http://alonetone.com/dougsparling/tracks/teampall-an-cheathrair-alainn
My Scartaglen CDs are long buried in box in the garage...is that Valencia Harbour? Never the less, damn, that's a great tune, great playing. It almost makes me want a set of pipes again (don't worry, hearing your playing does for my piping desires exactly the same thing that Adagio for Strings does for my desire to write orchestral music...realise I'll never get remotely close to perfection)
THese are all very relaxing.Meditative even. Makes me want to go reconsider my instrumental pieces. I'm listening at work while formatting hard Drives, and a co-worker was interested , so I sent her the link.
thanks! these are just short brainstorms... you are right, the last one sounds like an ending to a track... Maybe that's what it will eventually become, who knows!
Enchanting. There are a bunch of little tricks up your sleeve here, nice note bending and (tongue?) tremolo... skillfully played, I enjoyed letting it unfold around me.
fine workmanship laddie...thanks for the journey.
Beautiful song…….just great!
I am the one that spent 70 days backpacking Ireland. One leg was Lake Acoose to Killarney Nat'l Forest. I only came to towns once a week to acquire supplies and go to church. Your music reminds me of the best moments of my trips.
reminds me of backpacking from Lake Acoose across MacGillycuddy's Reeks into the Valley of the Eyes terminating in the Black Valley. I accomplished this alone and heard the Banshee in the Black Valley before the magic Killarney National Forest swallowed me.
My 1-year old daughter, Jasmine, is absolutely spellbound by this. It's such a joy to see - her eyes couldn't be any wider.
beautiful and inspiring!
I've always liked the sound of those pipes and this is a great showcase for your playing. I got visions of windswept moors and lonely seashores.
WOAH! I get entranced by this kind of sound. It reminds me of the sensation I get with the didgeridoo. Monotonal foundation... it evokes a meditative state. Everything surrounding me can be moving rapidly but this sound slows down that internal clock.. ephemeral moments become everlasting... It moves melodically exactly when in needs to, and your pipe performance is just leaves me in awe. Thanks for uploading this amazing tune.
Oh wow! Clever stuff. Speaking as a celt, this gets right into the heart. Lucky little Maggie. Very well played too.
Oh loving the Celtic vibe, Papa Kirk!