Boolavogue - Irish ballad played on an A whistle

This is Boolavogue, a ballad commemorating the Irish Rebellion of 1798, played on a hand-made A whistle by Anthony Murphy.

[@naomiseraphina9718]

Bravo, Mr. Murphy!! I had no idea that you played the whistle! The whistle is my own strongest instrument, (mainly because I couldn't afford a set of uillean pipes or a cruit (harp) or even a bodhrain, so I became a whistle-player) and I love its haunting and inspiring melodies as dearly today as I did when I was young. Anyway, you play it beautifully, and I thank you for sharing your art with the rest of us out here in the world. (If I ever learn how this whole KZbin/computer-y world works, I might upload some videos of my own music, but for now, I shall be content with admiring your own.) Go n-eiri leat! --N

[@mythicalireland]

Thanks a million Naomi. I am not a great player because I don't have the fine motor skills required. But I'm OK with the slow airs. I think my experience with the brass band helps with breathing, phrasing, etc. Would love to hear your whistle playing! Yes to some KZbin uploads!

[@daisypeters3216]

I think all of us need to listen this kind of tunes to fill out our hearts with beauty and better feelings. 🎵🎼🎶💖🇮🇪👍☘

[@laurainsley2907]

Beautiful photographs, soothing music. Thank you Anthony 💜🙏

[@spikewillow4552]

Very well played Anthony your a man of many talents 🤟

[@napper9812]

I was taught this on the tin whistle when I was at school 40 odd years ago, still makes the hairs stand on my neck.

[@frankrussell4407]

Maybe you could give a tutorial on it and the whistle

[@frankrussell4407]

Maybe you could give us a tutorial on it and the whistle, thanks.

[@roisinmcdonald8550]

Beautiful

[@juliem.679]

Very beautiful and beautifully played. Thank you!!!

[@raymondalind765]

Just beautiful, your playing and images together... am inspired to go buy a whistle. 🌹☘🦋

[@mythicalireland]

Thanks a million. 🙂

[@paulgaughran4999]

As the mortal remains of our dear Aunt were returning to her home to be waked for 3 days, I was asked at the last moment to play a Boolavogue instrumental piece to herald her home reverently, So I turned to the great works of Anthony Murphy and played this piece, it was received so well that a second piece by Anthony played her coffin into its final resting place 3 days later - I invite you to go listen to, "Lament to the Newgrange (Sid in Brogha) ancestors". Thank you Anthony on all 3 counts, the 3rd being permission to use your work in this way... It was a very positive addition to a sad occurrence.

[@odonnchada9994]

God Bless Éireann.☘🇮🇪

[@williamcosta6397]

Awesome..thank you

[@daisypeters3216]

Awesome! I'm totally wondered such marvelous tune. Thanks a lot, Anthony for sharing this perfect sound.🎵🎼🎶

[@Alasdair37448]

This so soothing to the soul just what I needed this morning thank you for sharing.

[@georgemacdonald5282]

Another great version of my favourite tune, thank you.

[@wendysalter]

Haunting...goosebumps!

[@billp5292]

Been trying to learn this. Have not been playing long.

[@kathleenhorner9296]

Gorgeously tranquil! Thank you.

[@cosmicman621]

...great whistle tone,fine pictures.Slainte

[@72mossy]

What they did to Fr Murphy really upsets me. RIP Fr James Murphy and his fellow United Irishman James Gallagher. Both shared the same faith. Rest in peace sons of Ireland.

[@peterpauldonoghue7024]

just came across this tonight Anthony brilliant - well played Is there any end to your talent ? you should post a video of how you made the whistle ? 73

[@abdulagesheet5540]

love your videos on ancient Ireland, brilliant. Up Wexford!

[@mythicalireland]

Thanks a million.

[@marinacarles9443]

Wonderful

[@maryannknox7158]

Thank You 🙏

[@MrColdwatercanyon]

Peaceful

[@vivaloriflamme]

Wonderful music and images.

[@mythicalireland]

vivaloriflamme Thank you very much!

[@laurathurlow3634]

I want to play the tin whistle! Feels like home. Go raibh maith agat! :-))

[@dlynn8191]

Looking forward to your band post

[@dlynn8191]

No better night ever spent was listening to my little cousin on the violin and her Dad on the Drums. Behind the house, in Ireland one night. Was a truly beautiful. experience.

[@learn2rideVIDEOS]

❤❤❤

[@MichaelDornelas]

♥♥♥

[@Sweet-Mary-420]

So beautiful. If ur irish you know this from the tin whistle or the flute. I'd prefer the tin whistle personally.

[@nemo6306]

Miu

[@diarmuidoceall2103]

Le croi is lamh

[@calvincrowe1579]

Gia Smor Ditch

[@frankrussell4407]

Beautiful

[@kieran296]

Beautiful

[@maryannknox7158]

Beautiful