I am asleep (Air) & The Clumsy Lover (Reel) Uilleann pipes Chris McMullan

[@maxromisch3361]

Where can I get your albums? And if you don't have any, why the hell not?

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Hiram Abiff Hi Hiram, currently working on my first solo album...will be releasing it within the next two months. If you subscribe i'll be able to keep you posted about it!! Cheers Chris

[@TheScotPiper]

+Chris McMullan Is this a D or Cset?

[@ChrisMcMullan]

+Hayden Olsen It's in D Hayden

[@TheScotPiper]

You tuning it a little flatter? Where's your bridle?

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Hi Max, my debut album is available for pre-order from chrismcmullan.bandcamp.com/releases

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

I'm surprised the neighbors don't break down the doors. To give standing ovations, that is. Awesome!

[@michaelkingsbury4305]

My neighbors would try to get me evicted.

[@garyhighley9022]

My neighbors would bring beer.

[@shaynewheeler9249]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@danielthompson6207]

Chris, I need you to know that over the years, you've secured a firm and permanent place in my heart. What you do isn't playing music, it's speaking to the soul in a language that only the soul can fully understand. This isn't meant to fluff your ego, though you'd be damn right to have a big one, but just to express my gratitude for you and what you do. I've had mornings that were so dark, I wasn't sure if I'd even be able to see the sun when I went outside. My solution, nine times out of ten, is to grab a mug of coffee and listen to your playing. That first sip of coffee wakes me up, and the first note from your pipes always blows those storm clouds away. Thank you, Chris, for sharing your gifts with all of us!

[@flyingscot47]

The music speaks to ones soul

[@kiraalialeeonfairythegreenone]

This is such a beautiful sound. It's stunning. It touches my heart. I love it. I'm not Irish. I'm Ukrainian but your music crosses cultural boundaries.💚💚💚💚

[@Satyrion27]

There is sitting a man in a kitchen and plays such a music! Sometimes the world shows it is better than it seems mostly.

[@danpusceddu]

I feel like when he gets up in silence at the end there should be thunderous applause and weeping. Terrific!

[@thomaseoghan6266]

Always go clean mental when I hear the uilleann pipes being played flat out

[@Alendavant]

My Grandfather, Frank George, is a very well known musician. He is best known for his fiddle and banjo playing, but he played both the Highland and Uilleann Pipes. I showed him some of your videos last spring and he said you are one of the best Uilleann pipers he has ever heard.

[@Rythmguitarable]

is he also a doctor?

[@josephjbarton]

He hasnt heard many uilleann pipers.

[@dcartier1692]

Joseph Barton - I am guessing: neither have you.

[@josephjbarton]

@@dcartier1692 I am one. Studied under paddy keenan

[@dcartier1692]

Joseph Barton - which makes your apparently vitriolic comment above very puzzling indeed ...

[@kahfre3694]

That was and still is an incredible play. I've been listening to it for many years, also sending it to my friends.

[@fabermcmullen1]

Chris: We are the McMullens over here in Texas. We came here from Dromore, County Tyrone many years ago, but I had to write you and let you know that we love hearing your great music. We listen to everything new you post. I grew up playing the highland pipes, but I always wished that I could have played the Uillean pipes. You're music isn't great……it's phenomenal, and we're very proud of you as McMullens. I don't know if you speak Irish at all, ach ba mhaith liom a rá gur maith linn do chuid ceol, agus tá muid ag súil go mór leis achen amhran go gcuireann tú anseo ar You tube. Go raibh mile maith agat as do cholceathreaca anseo i dTexas. Le meas, Faber McMullen, Navasota, Texas

[@LordAbhartach]

whenever I miss Ireland I listen to the ueilleann pipes...makes me choke up then smile!!!

[@AlexP-jz9sg]

Me too, and I'm not even from Ireland.

[@trafic11315]

Me neighter..... but it brings you somehow home ....

[@pinkmagicali]

I was trying to find words for it but couldn’t. There is such soul and depth to pipe music. Tugs are the heartstrings. This is stunning! I wish I could see Ireland, stupid COVID even cancelled my dance classes. 😫

[@kevinwikileaks]

One of the best pipe players ive heard

[@blancolirio]

Holy Shit Lad!!!! My Gawd that's good! Subscribed!

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thank you Blancolirio, this video was a few years ago now but have fond memories recording it 👍🏻

[@paulmckenzie4291]

Your music is a sword in the heart and a pillow for the soul. The hours you've spent is the love you have. Tears you've made as I stamp my foot. Back to my roots. A room full of people not giving a feck. Massive respect 💪

[@mild_meme]

That first air brings a tear to my eye every time

[@barryyoung6159]

The more I listen to this the more I like it - It's magnificent ❤❤

[@dominickilpatrick8575]

Every so often I come back to this video... it's just too good

[@AlexP-jz9sg]

Best rendition of Clumsy Lover I’ve ever heard.

[@lizkager5239]

Gives me chills every time, even three years after the first time I heard it.

[@EdExploresScotland]

In my kitchen I generally make soup. But oh my goodness, this sounds way better than soup.

[@goldensande]

Haunting and beautiful one moment, and then the next it is so full of pure joy it is like the sunshine breaking the storm clouds.

[@marytomes6404]

whenever I hear Clumsy Lover it blows me away. I love it so much!!!!!!

[@terencewinters2154]

Squeezing a goose under the arm. When I hear these pipes airs I moved to melancholy, reflection, or fight. Like irish blues music . Reels on the other and get the feet moving like a banjo.

[@JustinBarylski]

By far this is the best version of I am Asleep ever... nobody else seems to capture the emotion behind this tune

[@jamie8032]

My mind goes to images of Connemara and the West Coast when I listen to I Am Asleep and to Limerick and Tipp when I hear clumsy lover.

[@PrismRisen]

Beyond superb, Chris. You voice three Celtic spirits at once - past, present, and future (as from Abortach) - in a timeless blend. Your harmonic work, especially at 2:30-3:00 and 4:00-to end, in "I Am Asleep," ascends to the pinnacle. Thank you for your mastery and sharing it in the best acoustical kitchen in the northern hemisphere!

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thanks for the kind words Dennis 🙂

[@trevorpugh6475]

I’ve just come back to this fine piece after a couple if years and it sounds as fresh and vibrant as when I first heard it….wonderful! Chris, I hope you’re still with the pipes and in good and rude health.

[@ChrisMcMullan]

That's great to hear Trevor.... I should probably do a new version of this.

[@susanbrayhopkins8784]

Stunning Sounds

[@christopherdietsche5701]

Well done, I've never seen anyone play the clumsey lover on the uilleanns, very well done.

[@leelo12345]

Jesus... really great music. thank you for sharing. 👍✨🌈🙋🏼‍♂️

[@caoimghgin]

There may or may not have been a tear coming out of my eye. Stop judging. This is everything I wanted to hear. Thanks!

[@ifoxfirei]

I love a good slow air... lovely

[@michaelkingsbury4305]

I could barely stay in my chair hearing that reel! Great playing, man, squeeze on...

[@EmptyGlass99]

What a beautiful haunting piece of music.

[@novocain13]

So lovely! Thank you. Greetings from Norway.

[@pamelastory8737]

This moves my heart so deeply 💕 Thank you Chris . Never stop playing I adore the sound .💚💚🌟💚💚🌟

[@nextpatch1.18]

How can you not dance to this!!!!!!!!!!

[@Roke87]

The Society of Uilleann Pipers (pipers.ie) has a list of pipe makers. They are quite expensive. If you have an Irish music school in your area they might offer lessons and rentals.

[@daviddebroux4708]

That. BASS! 10/10

[@pipertripp]

Epic. What an insane instrument the uilleann pipes are.

[@ebonfae5244]

This is so impressive. I can only imagine how challenging the uilleann pipes are to play, but you do so with perfection. Both pieces are beautiful. The first has a haunting feel and the reel is just good fun! Thanks for sharing this with the world!

[@АфанасийТык]

nuair a bheidh an bagpipes seinn, do sinsear seasamh taobh thiar duit cosúil le balla unbreakable ☘️

[@trevorpugh6475]

A wonderful way to set me up for the rest of the day by listening to this exhilarating, joyous and emotional piece. Thank you Chris, you've made dark days brighter again! 👉 👌😊

[@robertw7070]

pure magic. Thank you!

[@stephenparis9595]

God bless ya lad. God bless you and your entire family. That's the most beautiful thing I've heard in a long long time.

[@adamruzzo]

Breathtaking!

[@ChrisMcMullan]

AdamRuzzo Cheers for the support

[@bethanyleigh216]

This is absolutely beautiful. You play with emotion and it's lovely.

[@Shakawkaw]

Absolutely beautiful

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rcg5317]

It's as if Eric Clapton was waiting for the kettle to boil so sits down to play a tune.. There are angels throwing sun shafts for this one.

[@MrShiffles]

you are covering songs made in the past decade, but you make them sound like they came from the homeland many centuries ago...bravo, sir, and much FIRE \M/

[@MondschreiBand]

Great tunes! Please keep on playing :D ~Flo

[@electrondady1475]

thanks for your wonderful music

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thank you for listening 😀

[@geraldward5318]

Sweet Jaysus that Clumsy lover reel at the end never heard it like that before class sir! thought ye moved into light speed at one point!

[@keithhow3006]

Fantastic sound and player.....more please!

[@o0dominic0o]

This is.....amazing. Breathtaking performance.

[@HarrisKeith]

Charlie Malone's bar in Limerick - where the Acoustic Club happens every Tuesday - bring your good self along one Tuesday & see what happens :-)

[@cliffabrams5765]

Beauty. "The Clumsy Lover" is a real piper's reel-lots of crans on the low notes.

[@rickgoad6637]

Beautiful!!! (female voice from off camera: HAVE YER FINISHED THA DISHES???)

[@markm3988]

Awesome brother. I feel this in my soul.

[@clockworkolive3756]

probably, the best regulator work i have ever seen

[@BrianNewberry]

That is BEAUTIFUL!!

[@TheSingingBarmaid]

Absolutely, seriously bloody awesome, wow and regulator work at the end is exquisite!

[@ChrisMcMullan]

TheSingingBarmaid Thank you very much, Appreciate the support. My debut album is available here if it interests you. chrismcmullan.bandcamp.com/releases

[@TheSingingBarmaid]

Great stuff I'm so glad you've recorded your playing. I will definitely check that out, thank you 👍 An inspiration.

[@larrymcjones]

I started in 2012 haven’t picked them up seriously since 2014 and I hate myself everyday for being the way I am...one day will be the day

[@kuma1939]

You certainly have the Gift, Chris McMullan. Splendid sounds you have shared with us! Respects, man.

[@PuffBartok]

Fantastic playing - haunting - and the reel - the total opposite of being asleep. Thanks.

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thank you :)

[@Elisabeth4844]

You are going to be one of the greats! Wonderful performance!!

[@LousyPiper]

Wow, just WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm playing the GHB but never heard something like this! Highly recommende3d

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thanks very much 😊

[@fearghuswalsh8827]

One of the best pipers i have ever heard

[@kevinwhiteman1563]

Very nice!

[@markthompson3449]

EEEeeee eeeeee eeeeeeeEEEEEEeeeee!! That was only a joke; I loved your playing.

[@bonkersblock]

I've never seen bellows can make such an exquisite sound? ?

[@isaacislaughter]

Rippin good. 🔥

[@jameswilliams3241]

Bless you youngin and your pipes!

[@HuskReeds]

Amazing playing, fantastic sound! Wow.....

[@bettybiamonte5573]

Love the music

[@arfer]

Very good Chris. You're added to my list of great pipe players.

[@BrandonEdgar]

Just like Davy Spillane unfortunately he won't answer calls or email you got it dude that's beautiful

[@S24W2]

beautiful playing, excellent pair of hands

[@wendyballi2176]

This dude is epic omg

[@patrickrowland6219]

Love that sound

[@shamoo3500]

I just want you to know your rendition here, and on Spotify, are amongst the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard in my 30 years of existence. Not once in the hundreds and hundreds of times I have listened to it have I not got chills at the first air.

[@MrRyanmcmahon]

Brilliant playing, Well done, inspiring.

[@mauricerichard3611]

Wow very nice playing !!

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Maurice Richard Thank you

[@TheShamroqDude]

That was totally NECTAR dude!!!!!!! You're an Amazing piper! You could call down the Angels from heaven playing like that. Very Well Done brother! :-)

[@chrisamick6350]

Absolutely amazing!!

[@daveevans7545]

Thank you

[@SilverFlame819]

I can't even imagine if I heard the dude next door playing something like this. I would trip over my own feet, I'd be rushing to his door to propose so fast. *lol*

[@jiltedjohn9294]

Best pipe playing i've ever heard

[@ArmsR4Huggin]

Come back to Rochester! We miss you!

[@matthieulaine5786]

fantastic... congrats Chris... I can't imagine the hours of work to get to this... but you get all listenners (and beginners) to dream!

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

Not entirely sure I'd want to live next door to you, but that's beautiful, mate.

[@54Bero]

Superb!!! Himmlisch!! Phantastic! Thanks for uplade!!!

[@barryyoung6159]

So good ❤❤

[@claytonschase]

Man love the droning in this tune. Incredible! Just found your channel and so glad I did.

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thanks very much!! Feel free to subscribe 🙂👍

[@dannysmith2466]

Gave me goosebumps! Keep on piping with your bad self..

[@anthonybowers7571]

real bluesy the air :) great sound and attack you have

[@dustineden698]

GNARLY!!!!!!! Gave me all kinds of chills. Thank you.

[@OldSchoolChinny]

I love this so much, especially the second piece!😀

[@roxfoot]

That was outstanding, that transition near made me jump out the window, and you finished like Hussain Bolt, well done.

[@paulschutt1812]

As the last true druid(not those idiots that dance around stonehenge trying to pick up college chicks), I am the last true druid. Your music touches me. Clumsy lover has always been my fav. Be well.