Cormac Begley - O'Neill's March | Live at Other Voices Courage

[@martinbanks7686]

Every now and again some young f***er comes along and redefines an instrument. Brilliant.

[@ddragonwhistler]

This the most Irish thing I’ve read all year.

[@piperg6179]

That’s a funny and all too true observation. Thank you.

[@irishtradfan4770]

That's exactly what I was thinking. The concertina is a bit of fringe instrument in trad. Popular in Clare maybe. I've never heard it played like this. You get the odd fella playing trad mouth organ, but this is a different level. This fella is literally writing the rule book.

[@RobJDoran]

Brilliant comment for a brilliant vid! ☘️

[@GregEire28]

Couldn’t of said it better😂 like another limb to this man.

[@harbourdogNL]

The man needs to come and play some folk festivals in Newfoundland. A couple of hundred thousand people would love him instantly.

[@mightymoose1158]

Too true!

[@dildoit]

Not true. HE dont need...a lot of people do !

[@robertsmith-rk7vq]

even the air button sounds great

[@martimtommy]

That’s just about the greatest piece of musical talent I’ve ever heard.

[@JohnBrown-os7jo]

Bach would be green with envy if he heard this!

[@saracabete6049]

Not envy, no need. 😂 But would admire I think.

[@LookingGlass1865]

I have never heard a concertina used in such a brilliant way before. I absolutely love his "percussive" use of the air button as well.

[@iantpls]

Just extraordinary. Seen many skilful almost sublime people in my life playing sports, instruments, singing or even mastercraftsmen with just nothing less than a gift. Amazing.

[@Gaz9000]

If you could only hear this, youd think there were 3 people playing. Amazing

[@TheMountAnalogueProject]

Wow , I’ve been learning the concertina for years , it’s a tricky little instrument , this is honestly mind blowing . Never seen anything like it !

[@MrMarkjams]

I do not have the vocabulary to express how much I enjoy this.

[@2011whack]

I asked my wife how many other musicians were playing in the background. You can imagine my awe in her response. This is amazing 👏 🙌 Its even better when listened too on headphones...if that's possible !!

[@perryod]

Makes ya want to get up and fight someone, even if you have to invent an enemy

[@anthonybowers7571]

nice one ! plenty of enemies about at the moment too :)

[@cheefussmith9380]

Yeah, it’s more like you want to give your brother a good thump and then buy him a beer

[@jppmccrea]

the english ----you poor fool

[@marcvcivsnoveboracensis]

Exactly.

[@patriciareilly8841]

Dail Eireann is full of 'em. Time to wake up☘

[@banjohead50]

Irish music at it's very best.nothing to compare with this.fabulous stuff.

[@fiddlepeeps]

G'wan Begley...I never tire of this. Amazing

[@chergg2]

As Martin Banks says here, Cormac redefines the bass concertina. To hear him play this live a few years ago where he helped host our Canadian choir, Harmony Mountain Singers from North Vancouver was mind blowing and an incredible privilege.

[@Timo-15]

How does he do that? This just took my head off! *It's brilliant!*

[@cg1706]

Really class. Original, deep ,inventive ...........more than a tune, more like a powerful evocative story being told with such urgency and passion that you hang on every note . Spellbinding.

[@heckensteiner4713]

I asked my friend how much Irish he had in him and he answered by playing this song for me.

[@Dan.Parker]

Truly one of a kind musick. Not heard anything like this my whole life and glad you are here.

[@randomjokers7185]

Amazing! Anyone that's ever picked up a concertina and tried to squeeze out a song knows how hard it is to keep track of what tone coincides with the in & out of the bellows. I'd love to hear how many hours of practice went into this song.

[@romanempire7420]

Very inspiring, never seen concertina played like before

[@terenceflanagan7024]

A master musician at work...ASTOUNDING

[@peterdunworth3811]

Ya...this is great music. I love the traditional aspect with some new twists such as some very low notes and strange sounds almost like it's electronic music...and of course a pounding rythem...Awesome!

[@trinaglueck4546]

He's absolutely amazing!!!! I"m obsessed!!

[@roy254ify]

Talented and mastered the art of traditional folk music and instrument.

[@jimhughes2641]

This is some sound, pure class.

[@jeanwebster504]

I account for at least 100 of the views on this amazing video..breathtaking playing..there is almost a violence the way you play that brings the instrument and the tunes to a whole different level. This is genius. Thank you Cormac

[@randomjokers7185]

This is the perfect description Jean!

[@PawsAndKeys]

Same here! This tune is so rocking, the acoustics are great in the abbey, and damn that bass concertina is so great at accompanying itself. Do I hear a quote of another tune around 2:20 as well?

[@Hewalog]

Same here😆

[@moransteve]

Im sure I've clocked up a good 50 or 60 views too. Awesome performance.

[@BeardieGurl]

I am a beginner concertina player and I watch Cormac over and over. Completely inspiring. Musicians like him keep instruments alive for following generations.

[@Buechermonster]

His skill is impressive! 🤯 Sounds so good and special 😃

[@anthonybowers7571]

Total Class ! I love the digerridoo bottom notes :)

[@libransnot]

Same, it's a blend of our Irish ancestors tribal rhythm with the camaraderie of aboriginal tone, both taking us on a journey to our souls.

[@PawsAndKeys]

I want this tune on every one of those concertinas, let's hear the colors of the rainbow.

[@cosbard9148]

Saw Cormac in Cherry Orchard last week lovely man and an excellent musician Cosbard

[@moheyns]

He can thank me for at least 9000 views on this video. Its also my ringtone. From 1:20 to 1:50

[@colintucker9291]

monster performance here. immense skill - in awe of this level of control and innovation

[@davidhill1634]

The first tune is called rolling in a barrel

[@Ank6891]

Nice one

[@Jerfish1]

Brilliant on so many levels

[@austinsheeran2125]

Awesome! As fine a rendition of this old tune as I've ever heard.

[@gerrysladephotography7927]

Playing the concertina like he stole it! ❤️

[@jorarch1]

Awesome! - Advise listening on vg headphones to hear how really great this is............

[@terrythefatshark.4174]

If this doesn't get a 'rise it' outta ya, yer dead inside.

[@buckwheat9465]

Bro is making me embrace my heritage

[@Hewalog]

I can’t like this enough! This is incredible!

[@mjw12345]

Nothing on this scale in the entire cosmos. Kidding! Nice, Compare and Contrast with the Chieftains. Great different interpretations but I must say Begley does this with his lonely concertina as if it's a whole orchestra.

[@JoeMcKnight-z6y]

Madness I my

[@irishfield1]

Amazing Play ever and tune by Cormac love those low sounds ever thank you Cormac amazing

[@irishfield1]

This so amazing Play by Cormac adore the low tones ever thank you exquisite

[@melanienolley]

You have stolen my heart with your music!

[@nicolas.vb98]

Summoners spell mágics, orcs fighting... Bardo : its time for buffing 😂😂

[@perceivingacting]

Loved this in NZ when you played MAM!!

[@conhallows]

Wow this is so awesome. HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY everyone

[@alanbrady6071]

Brilliant version with your own individual stamp on it👍🏻 Thank john Creedon for introducing people to it!

[@bel6891]

That eas flawless, if i heard that a rounded the cirner and saw him with his box id wonder where the fuck the resk of the band were

[@joe56474]

Is this recorded in the chapel at Kylemore Abbey? Ah, to be back in Ireland. Truly left my heart there ☘️.

[@MrDman343]

Cant wait to see u out in dunderry park next friday, im a kerry man at heart living in meath a long time now tho...

[@joerussell9828]

Love to hear that box in a full Croke Park. The tiers would collapse from people stomping their feet. You are a Maestro in the true sense of

[@ScottishHeatherHarp]

I can't stop listening to this! 😍

[@amadain1]

Cormac, truly mesmerizing..... LONG MAY YOU LIVE ! and make them concertinas sing. (A fan as Tralí, Contae Chiarraí)

[@darrellduffy4698]

That man is pure class great respect 🙏 ❤

[@patring4641]

kerry gaol is the 3rd tune :), really channelling the spirit of tony mac mahon here with a splash of Didgeridoo tones.. awesome rendition

[@elgeegee55]

I know it as Tralee Gaol. Any idea about the name of the reel?

[@orbitalcheese6969]

​@@elgeegee55rolling in the barrel

[@tc_colin]

Reminds me put em under oh ah oh ah Italia 90, although this lad is unreal on that instrument, mind blown

[@oneill765]

Yup the O'Neill's

[@TuckamoreDew]

I'm late finding this but I'm glad I did. Amazing.

[@irishfield1]

You giving life to this reel ever Cormac amazing so much thank you

[@nialldaly7108]

Absolutly faboulos, Just left O 'Ridada's in Ballymac where your uncle Seamus and Sharonnn Shanonn were playing together, (P O'Keeffe Music festival) and the tallent that comes from your family is astounding. Mind you Sharonn was also brilliant along with some local and not sp local musissians that wanted to play with the famous DUO. Excellent!!. keep upi the good work especially on that Base Consotinia - excellent work, Most cant get but a fart from it.

[@paulinemccabe6664]

Brilliant playing,well done Cormac.

[@irishfield1]

So amazing Play and Low tones ever adore so much thank you Cormac Exquisite ever well done

[@Dduke4]

beautiful stage to perform upon

[@lunamae4718]

oh my goodness Cormac you're killin' me !

[@johndally7994]

this man is deadly

[@petlists135]

Absolutely from THE top draw

[@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107]

Astounding

[@irishfield1]

This amazing ever beautiful ever Cormac you amazing ever adore this ever thank you wowwwwwwww

[@paulkelly4839]

Wel done Cormac, deadly on that old Concertina.

[@kierancasey1135]

The Irish ☘️ the most musical people in the world

[@hopper1aoa15]

How are you getting that deep tone on the squeeze box, it's amazing....fair play to ya boy ...

[@conorhughes6018]

He builds his own, apparently. In whatever key he chooses. I've heard he's built some that he can vary the key on the fly even

[@hopper1aoa15]

@@conorhughes6018 thank you for your reply, What a master of his craft.....amazing....

[@BrianMusak01]

Start of tune in a key...? Bthen change Main tune in Key ....?

[@CommViewer]

Not my favorite instrument - but this changes everything !

[@Neilisthevideoking]

For some reason whenever I think of COVID lockdown this is the song I think of. What a class tune

[@baptistegilistro2595]

This is literally my gym background music, for fuck sake this shit keeps me pumping 😤 literally like this instrument

[@decorman]

Sheer brilliance,.

[@charlottebradley8995]

Absolutely class!!!!

[@connieLo87365]

all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!

[@patmcsorley3030]

Superb, touched my soul 😄

[@irishfield1]

Gorgeous masterpiece ever Cormac so well done topsssssss thank you

[@harrymurray247]

Feckin great stuff there.

[@Ciarananthonymitchell844]

Fantastic!

[@Gretanne1]

Absolutely brilliant and mesmerising!!!

[@Kitiwake]

Mesmerising is the word.

[@neilslevin5486]

He nearly makes it sound like a didgeridoo at times. Unreal

[@mikekavanagh8952]

Excellent,

[@howardbenoit7474]

what a player wow

[@proinnsiasoc]

Absolutely savage... Play this loud as we March to take our 6 counties back... 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@MrShanelloyd]

Amazing talent

[@MackasTubeChannel]

...phenomenal...

[@rattyfingers8621]

Two greats: Cormac and the Dipper bass concertina.

[@neildcoates]

Amazing

[@harrymurray247]

Now thats bangin, go hiontach.

[@Dvd.S-rw8nd]

Excellence at it's Best 2024

[@whokilledoisinwoo100]

So rare for someone to " breathe new life into an instrument" even if the concertina as it is conventionally played needs no improvement. Main thing is he introduces new elements to his playing without these being contrived which is something.

[@elwood1029]

Excellent. Have to appreciate the irony of the colours he's wearing though lol

[@lindanorton2159]

Shared this with friends at my place in Oakland, California, last week. Awe-inspiring. Maybe I'll get to see you in Kerry in spring 2023.

[@jasperkaye5721]

MUP! Jaysus dats some deadly playing right there like

[@gearoidmoore7472]

Mup ta fuck. Heard this on Fire Draw Near podcast went looking immediately

[@jeffhildreth9244]

Brilliant !!

[@johncooke2903]

Only heard it recently but love this tune

[@CorentinHarbelot]

Merci