There should be some interest in this, as I’m not aware of many recordings of Matt Molloy playing whistle. [ I did see him play “The Humours Of Scarrif” on whistle with the “Bothy Band” ].
This comes from a recording of the “Chieftains” 21st Anniversary concert. There’s also a bonus for whistle players because the set - all tunes recorded on “Chieftains 1” - begins with a whistle duet from Sean Potts Snr. and Paddy Moloney.
Did you forget to put in a link, Kenny?
Well spotted that man - it’s been a busy week.
Very enjoyable clip, thanks! Is that a Clarke Molloy’s playing? If so, he’ll be the first professional I’ve seen favor one for performance.
Thank you for posting the YouTube video. Very nice playing that is.
I wonder, what is the origin of this video, - this is a piece from 21 st annivetsary concert (1984) in Belfast, i believe. By chance, I have a vhs video cassette with it - someone in Britain had grabbed it from TV broadcast long time ago and brought here.
Very impressive concert, I still watch it now and then.
Not too uncommon for the time I think. There were not the myriad choices of makers that we enjoy today back in those days . Fun to see. Thanks for posting the link.
Feadoggie
Who plays whistle on the " Music at Matt Molloy’s" recording, track two “Cape Breton jigs”?
I actually do not think it is Matt Molloy, but I could be wrong. Doesn’t sound like his style to my ears, but then again I never heard him play much on whistle, so I figured I shall go ahead and ask. He does play flute on most of the tracks. No idea who the whistler might be.
Breda Smyth