Leahy - Cape Breton Medley

[@onlinemusiclessonsadamphil4677]

❤north east Scot here .. this is amazing

[@gen77c]

that has got to be the most amazing display of violin playing I have ever seen... Donell is so awesome in his awesomeness

[@jimatyeo]

I was darn lucky to see this incredible family live back in 2008 OMG!!! The are all so talented. I bought a CD from them at the concert and I still wear it out. I love every song on there. Still have a crush on two of the ladies. Most talented family ever.

[@creatinotionchannel2680]

I discovered them in 1997 on PBS. Got to see them live in 2004. A highlight of my life!

[@mindspring20]

I couldn't find the sheet music so I had to learn by ear. It took me about month to learn but I still can't do all the trills that he does, This guy is a god. Say them in winnipeg a few years back

[@erikm8372]

rob hac the first tune is a march called The Headlands.

[@michaelpatrick45]

One of the Best Preformers of Our time and I sure Hope we get to see more of them In Ontario and Back down Home! Good Luck at Brock University!

[@RenaRoo123]

I close my eyes and I'm a little kid again sitting in my Aunt living room on a cold winter night wood stove blaring! Listening to this I can hear her clacking the spoons while my cousin play his fiddle while some else is playing a harmonica and we all sing to the songs! Step dancing to the music and not giving a care! makes me proud to say I come for the beautiful island of Cape Breton and I wouldn't trade it for the world

[@cjmacs99]

OMG! I'm a brand new fan today. This makes life worth hearing! Thank you so much for posting these beautiful tunes. Mr. Leahy is an absolutely phenomenal musician.

[@SugaryCecilia]

2020 and you all are still loved and missed. Merry Christmas . Down Home priceless. Thank You !!!

[@mrtwilson54]

i saw them live a long time ago and it was a great great show ! i love this music !

[@Isingforlyrics]

I saw them live when I was like 12 in my hometown in Québec and got all their autographs :D They are such nice and inspired people. I only recently rediscovered their CD hidden in my cupboard the other day. Glad they could be part of my childhood memories.

[@bignewf]

So great!! Thanks for posting all of these wonderful Leahy vids.

[@tonikakususumu]

草原を吹く風のようなバイオリン。素晴らしい。

[@SugaryCecilia]

Down home siblings at its best. 2021 and we are still listening.

[@RachelR]

Just saw them last weekend - and they are still just as amazing!

[@teerah003]

Holy crap. That's more than just practice. That's talent, beyond talent. I can only hope to be half as good as this someday.

[@eamonnmcmahon8023]

Listening to Donnell Leahy brings me ack to listening to and dancing to the legendary maestro from Belfast Ireland, the great Sean McGuire, especially when he plays reels especially the Masons Apron. Sean referred to this tune as " A simple two part tune in the key of A." There was and is nothing simple in the way they play it. Is there also a taste of Stephan Grappelli?

[@AlComandante]

This video is amazing.

[@johnsylliboy]

Awesome! fiddle playing!

[@Nirad007]

i live in the leahy's home town and proud of it

[@BruceEEvans1]

My thoughts at approximately 2:30: DAMN!

[@onlinemusiclessonsadamphil4677]

Oh and again ❤❤

[@fabielraza]

son unos grosos que vengan a Argentina POR FAVOR LOS AMO!!!! ARIADNA SANTO TOME ,SANTA FE, ARGENTINA.

[@fiddlingurl]

Thanks so much :)

[@rubiotwirls]

All right, way to go. Okay leahy

[@michaelpatrick45]

Heading Home At Christmas and arrive Dec 16th. -28th If anyone hears there will be a preformce for Christmas..? Please, Let me know! Cheers

[@libum1]

Helped me out so much. For others wanting to learn this arrangement, the high road to linton is not in this. As well, names vary a lot but of the kings ones, the first one was "king george strathspey" and the second was "kings reel" (though king george IV was another song)

[@lukenorton8556]

No its not

[@MusicTate]

Shetland Reels is also know as the Headlands.

[@AnyBodyWannaPeanut]

I love the lack of sheet music!! how they can all just play together as one!! :)

[@strifecaecus]

Can GEICO help you save money on car insurance? Does Leahy play a very mean fiddle?! [Watches Leahy as he implodes his fiddle from the sheer awesomeness of his skill...]

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

Yup. I would, if I could, too

[@brewcrewfan31]

F me hard that devil's dream at the end was feckin awesome.

[@russell2952]

Whoever did the editing at 5:00 deserves prison time

[@BruceEEvans1]

Do ya think maybe that guy can play a little bit? Just when you think he has played his highest card he pops up with something even more amazing.

[@claytonfraser6358]

Hi, does anyone know the name of the first tune? Thank you

[@wildsprig]

The drummer is behind protective glass, in case the bow gets shot off the violin strings, like a bow and arrow. They lost 3 drummers that way, he's not going to be #4! He watched This is Spinal Tap; he knows...

[@labellefemme1430]

Where is the LOve button..down home music

[@jasensaunders1895]

wow :-)

[@Fiddlinjosie]

While there is no question that Donnel Leahy is an awesomely talented fiddler, this is NOT played in the proper Cape Breton style! He completely deviates from the proper rhythm patterns, accents, and embellishes with American, Old Time tags & flourishes rather than sticking to the traditional Cape Breton style of "ornamentation". Still a great performance tho! ; )

[@fiddlingurl]

Anyone know the names of these songs?

[@Nirad007]

he also can play the fastest i know of

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

It looks like an Amati, or replica of an Amati.

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

Agreed, but it sounds like a Stainer.

[@BehindTheProscenium]

I freaked out when I heard him pizzicato, because I didn't see him move his hand to pluck the string...the I realized he did it with his left hand... Can anyone tell me what kind of violin he has?

[@RockinFluteMan]

Ry Smo I take it you mean “brand”. Of that, I don’t know

[@johndarrell3738]

Hard to speak after that!

[@ppstorm_]

cringiest thing ive ever seen online