Hector the Hero and Irish reels

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I love this first tune, from Scotland. I don't know the name of the reels right now.
Actually, we first recorded this on the fiddle but after we were done my brother said something like "This is awful, grab a whistle", so we recorded this version on the low whistle. But if you still want to watch the fiddle version you can do it on our Facebook page.
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Thanks for watching!

[@feidhelmofoghladha5525]

AS an Irish man that play Irish trad, it fills my heart with joy to see and hear people of other countries play Irish trad and play it with the same passion as us Irish.

[@monksee]

I agree :) My dad was in a trad band (called shamrog) for many years when i was a youngster (in the 90s) but he sadly passed in 2001. I was brought up in the trad environment and i play the whistle myself... I just love these guys. I cant believe how amazing they are... and from Mallorca: One of my favorite places and my dads too. I'm listening to all their videos right now :D :D :D

[@monksee]

If you want to hear my dad play tin whistle in his hay day here's a video from 1990. But i dont want to spam this page its only if anyone wants to listen :) thank you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zl7damx7mp1sq9U

[@monksee]

If you want to hear my dad play tin whistle in his hay day here's a video from 1990. But i dont want to spam this page its only if anyone wants to listen :) thank you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zl7damx7mp1sq9U

[@borisstankic4103]

@@monksee Your dad was one amazing whistle player.

[@monksee]

Boris Stankić thank you 😁

[@aradaevyre361]

8 yrs ago I heard this rendition of hector the hero and I made up my mind to get myself a tin whistle. Begged my mom to get me a tin whistle and had to source from other friends since this music instrument is rare where I'm from. Got myself a cheap acorn whistle and played till the whistle itself got seasoned. Finally grown up and saved myself enough money to get a low whistle. Hope I can get as good as you guys one day

[@samuelasakatz]

I don't know why, but this version brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful.

[@franksabatino7576]

A very soulful Hector the Hero plus reels for a damp and dreary day.

[@troydillinger6857]

hahaha, the camera work at 1:00 is great.

[@urbankotto9685]

Do not ever dare to stop playing, Hector.

[@marion_harp]

C'est vraiment super ! Congratulation !

[@Nicolae_Mew]

What a great combination of tunes. I hope I'll be able to arrange sets like that some day ;)

[@zZzYQ9]

Lol I was just about to say the same thing. :) 4 or 5 years! I still listen to the first video I watched, all the time. :)

[@Beutelkeule]

Great! Super performance, oh yes, I love the low whistle and the fiddle....I need a handkerchief by listening to your music...greetings from Germany, Konny

[@mikey726076]

really nice job lads, good version of Roscommon Reel too.

[@ChromeStrand]

beautiful! just beautiful

[@Outlander_se]

Fantastic , so amazing !!! Well continue with your work ,.... Greetings from Macedonia !

[@belpberg1]

maybe I get old enough to learn how to play a whistle one day - its lovely and Irish music is so touching the deepest depth of souls - thanks :)

[@troyh2381]

+belpberg1 I'm a proud Irish/American

[@belpberg1]

Troy H :) great to be proud

[@balddonaldcerrone7930]

+Troy H Irish American

[@lennieblue]

Like many i've been watching your vids for years. Always a pleasure. Thanks for sharing.

[@HaileISela]

nice to see you here, too. just watched your last video when you put it up...

[@kimshepherd]

good to see you still cracking out the tunes :)

[@newfiecelt]

Good stuff, always a pleasure amigos!

[@KayKastum]

Great to see you guys again!

[@djonakachopper]

Nice playing! And very much enjoying the album, thanks for sending it out so quickly!

[@bogtrotter1]

Beautiful....

[@TheAsianCHEE]

The low whistle is so wonderful to the ears! Didn't realise it but was looking at one at a markets and didn't even realise it, should have got it then! Oh well hopefully another one pops up again. Keep up the superb tunes!!

[@troyh2381]

+Nikita Lynne no need to wait for that next time..cause there is Amazon.com. LOL

[@TheAsianCHEE]

true haha, for some reason though finding one at the markets seems adventurous hahaha

[@GloryKilmihil]

Thanks for the inspiration Hector. I was home in Ireland last week and bought a flute so we shall see what a little practice will do. By the way, that second tune is called Tommy Peoples Reel.

[@Thebluebridgetroll]

Lol I like how right towards the end there your brother looks up at you with this alarmed look on his face, and yours just screams "Errm, Problem??"

[@eyeskerd794]

Beautiful!

[@jtyner6]

SO GOOD you guys!!

[@alanreidmusic]

First one is usually called "Tommy People's". It's not a composition of his and has many different names. And the second is the "Roscommon".

[@dejavu251]

Please, please, please tell me you have a CD! I love your music so much! My mom used to play like this and I miss hearing her. I'm sure she's playing beautifully up in Heaven now.

[@YurriTheExorcist]

ur brother changed so much :D im subscribing u for about 5 years maybe? :) but guys u re still awesome!

[@BrianBoles]

Great playing from the both of you! I see that your brother is playing an Art and Lutherie. I have one too. They are very awesome and underrated guitars.

[@NQBN]

speechless, you guys should upload more videos, amazing amazing amazing

[@TinWhistler]

Thanks! But are you sure you want more? We have 92 videos already... lol

[@ajg942]

TinWhistler Yes more!

[@NQBN]

TinWhistler no matter how many pieces you guys have performed, it is still not enough, loll

[@TinWhistler]

Naqib Naderi Sure? 102 videos now... lol

[@Defathomize]

right from the soul, amazing

[@RealMotherfolkers]

amazing sound

[@nukleuz89]

You guys wake up my love for Irish music, greetings from Macedonia :D

[@FFFgoh]

Muito bom! Sempre acompanho os vídeos de vocês. Parabéns!

[@superman63086]

Ive been watching you guys for years now, if you do a live recording of your stuff it would sell for sure.

[@ubizmo]

I always enjoy your music. This was exceptionally good!

[@nicolagavazzi750]

Very nice music

[@kapitansmirnoff]

Good traditional music. Greetings from Poland :)

[@wasabiP]

Holy damn!! I've been watching you guys since your first video and I gotta say you've grown up so much! I wonder how different I am now since then o.O

[@pavelsorokoletov2558]

Name of 1st reel is 'Tommy Peoples'

[@brynolf11]

Love the first one!

[@benenaz]

this sounds fantastic. if you had an album I would buy it.

[@whistleaddict]

Fantastic!!!!

[@EdBogie]

It's so awesome to see how you two have improved together over the years. Incredible job as always! When's that album coming out? ;)

[@Pedritotull]

Ya mismo me estoy buscando un tubo de aluminio de fregona y me hago uno porque estoy cansado de los de pvc. Qué bien suena el tuyo!

[@TinWhistler]

Un whistle de fregona, eso habría que verlo! :O

[@Roberdezam]

yes, is a Chieftain, but ,if you can pay it, I advise you a Kerry pro or a Overton. The Low Burke are good too, need less pressure, perhaps you prefer that.

[@Martialbenoitmusic]

I don't know the second reel, but the last in "The roscommon". Great playing both.

[@LevyCarneiro]

A similar slow air you might like is "The Dark Island", it's on KZbin by Celtic Festival.

[@Elatheod]

I need a "I fucking love these guys" button.

[@GrecoRomanWhispers]

Brilliant.

[@Brandtstifter1]

That's great!

[@MarkRobertCuthbert]

I like. Great sound that whistle makes. Whats the whistles name if I was going to buy one? Thanks Oh if you what to join two or more words in a Link in Tags put " " around them, "low whistle" will come out a one link not two words sláinte!

[@MexicanPiper]

BRILLANTE! :)

[@liminalharp]

What brand of low whistle are you playing? It has a beautiful tone.

[@Bofo73]

I'm pretty sure he's playing a Chieftan in D (low). Tengo uno que pedí por red

[@samuelasakatz]

I played the first reel at music camp, but cant recall the name.

[@Sindini]

Me too!

[@tonimikel123]

I wont lie you: If you had an album I would download it ;)

[@desiretheKingdom]

@tinwhistler Dude I'm such a huge fan!!! Do you play shows?? If so I'd love to be there!

[@BlackScobar]

muito bom!!!

[@Xerxes4242]

Make an album, and they will buy.

[@roseannerooney7778]

Good

[@chokoronazulazul1153]

hola ame el tin whistle algun tutorial para hacerme uno de pvc pls...y me suscribo hermosa tonada :)

[@ScrewTheGreenHair]

It has been probably asked a thousand times, but what is that flute? D?

[@Elias_98]

I love your music! I am going to save up money to buy and learn the low d whistle. Did you ever learn the name of the second song? It is absolutely beautiful to hear.

[@evevko]

Man, that's awesome! Since you have tunepal (yes, yes) can you find the first tune name?

[@raidon04]

Great performance! Any chance that I can find out the guitar chords for this song, guys?

[@ScrewTheGreenHair]

You don´t say? I meant the tune. Is it D or C or other?

[@darag5077]

is that your brother? I didn't recognize him (2) very diferent !

[@arcantos2861]

Hello, what type of irish tin are this? Thanks for the music

[@TinWhistler]

Chieftain low whistle in D (old model).

[@veroniquepichereau5890]

Bonjour, je trouve cette flute a bec à un son très doux. Quel est sa tonalité svp ? Cordialement Véronique

[@TinWhistler]

Eh bien, c'est un "low whistle" et il est dans la tonalité de ré (D).

[@Ana-tz8yp]

Qué bonito :)

[@xZifeeR]

Me podrías decir de donde sacaste las notas para Hector The Hero? He estado buscando en TheSession pero ninguno de los settings que aparecen ahí me parece coincidir con las que tocas aquí... Un saludo!

[@djdlo]

is this a low Bb? I play Fife, whistle and Bagpipes but been looking for a Low whistle. What should my first be?

[@TinWhistler]

It's a low D. If it's Irish music you're after, get it in D, the standard key.

[@sdphoto100]

the first tune is a rather fast version o "Hector the Hero".

[@VitalisEirich]

1:51 whats the name of this tune? someone have sheets :)? ty

[@wadefite]

great playing lads do you know calums road?

[@TinWhistler]

Yes, we played it: Calum's Road / Bó Mhín Na Toitean Calum's Road / Maud Millar

[@kiLuvsViolin]

anyone know what the first song is called???

[@EduVillan]

Chicos, muy guays los vídeos, lo hacéis genial. Una pregunta, ¿hay algún sitio en el que poder encontrar canciones para low whistle? Aparte de las que tenéis subidas, claro. Soy gaitero y dulzainero, y quiero extrapolar todo lo que sé al low whistle que acabo de adquirir, pero me gustaría tener algún bagaje de canciones hechas para ello. Gracias, y seguid así!

[@TinWhistler]

Uy, te contesto después de ocho años! Lo siento. 😓 Casi todo lo de TheSession.org va bien con cualquier whistle. 👍

[@EduVillan]

Más vale tarde que nunca, muchas gracias!

[@Xerxes4242]

Hector the Hero, as in the title

[@jkfdgk]

is that your brother? I didn't recognize him

[@atakancandemir7440]

great video what is your tin whistle model ? with brand pls :D i want to buy it

[@TinWhistler]

This low whistle is a Chieftain. Thanks.

[@CaptainNemarco]

whats the last song i love the fiddle part

[@TinWhistler]

It's the same tune from the beginning, Hector the Hero. Watch a fiddle version of this video on our Facebook page: facebook.com/photo.php?v=345507938845021

[@LevyCarneiro]

This tune is very inspiring. Is that a Low D tin whistle? Thanks!

[@balddonaldcerrone7930]

Levy Carneiro it is yea

[@crimsonminotaur7662]

Levy Carneiro It's actually a Low Whistle, bigger than the Tin Whistle.

[@borjaramos6803]

Hola, me gustaría saber que tipo de flauta es. I would like to know the kind of whistle you are playing. thank you!!!

[@TinWhistler]

Es un low whistle en Re de la marca Chieftain. Creo que es un modelo antiguo.

[@jennyaskswhy]

Go brea

[@Neo-mw1pp]

What key is this low whistle...D ??

[@TinWhistler]

Yes, D.

[@zavierboyles]

What are the reels that you play, they are really nice after Hector

[@JoesFavoritesUno]

tommys people reel, roscommon reel

[@madraven07]

Good tempo. Best to let the melody speak for itself and not over sentimentalise it.

[@kiLuvsViolin]

yeah sorry about that. stupid question. :)

[@Bofo73]

Soy de EEUU. Fue cerca 200 dolares cuando yo lo pedí

[@leogalaad]

Hands up if you like the picture on the wall too !

[@SignoftheStar]

It's a low whistle.

[@bazabatak1]

I cant express how much i love this....minus that terrible note that didnt fit at all at 1:29. otherwise one of the best examples of tin whistling i've ever heard

[@davidTpoches]

Not bad :)

[@samthekingyo]

The second tune is definitely Tommy People's.

[@homesanto]

Visca Espanya!

[@crazyaboutLaksh]

Wow you played with george michael ! :D

[@michaelrobinson9255]

Hey dude what whistle are you playing?

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

Michael Robinson I think this is a chieftain low d. He answers this in the comments of another video where he’s playing Homer’s reel.