The Gloaming - Boy In The Gap/The Lobster (live at the NCH)

[@andyduff8030]

Blessed to be there live on the night....The music kept rising into a place where the spirit soared....These men were possessed by goodness that night 🌝🌟

[@ericw751]

When Martin plays his fiddle, he goes to a place only known to himself. I thank him and all the boys for trying to get us to that place.

[@duanecg]

I go to that place.. such beauty and depth

[@barbarasaieg4785]

I'm very jealous of that!

[@04campbellk]

If you haven't already, I HIGHLY recommend you watch Pixars newest movie Soul, the way that the film.talks about creative types amd the space they go to when they play/perform/create resonates so hard. Dont mistake this for a kids film, its a film for adults that kids can also enjoy

[@tristankason1925]

Instablaster...

[@JustFiddler]

masa sih ? 😇🎻🌹

[@kavehtehrani]

What a masterpiece. I am a little kid playing under the moonlight.

[@chansherly212]

I think it’s the accompaniment that really makes this soar

[@gabriellebarto8319]

I was sorry to hear of the beautiful Dennis Cahill's passing. My sincere condolences to Martin and all the Gloaming members, all his family and partner. A great loss to the world of Irish music and tradition, and to the world at large. Thank you for your lovely musicianship and beautiful empathic playing, Dennis. May you rest in glory amongst the countless reels, jigs and laments of your forefathers and mothers. Gabbyxxxx

[@homersimpson7892]

I have been following this amazing musician since the 90's. I only saw him once live at the Chicago Celtic fest around '95 - playing in the band shell in Grant Park! Thousands were in the audience - and being Chicago - you can bet at least 75% were Irish or Scottish decent. He was accompanied only by the late great Dennis Cahill. And they brought down the house - playing the whole "Lonesome Touch" album and more. Talent like this ony graces our world once a generation or so. Martin is one of these talented spirits. I hope he comes back to Chicago soon as he once lived here and played many sessions at the Abbey pub on Elston Street. Martin - we miss you - please return and let us celebrate this great music again in your adopted home town where you found your great collaborator Dennis Cahill! You have so many fans here - who cherish those session days.

[@jinettew.3192]

Two fiddles and two pianos and a guitarist. Insane what they can do.

[@Cloviscaiusgallifrey]

Magic is all around....Fairies are back 🎶☘️

[@iansides63]

I love Martin Hayes and was so sad to hear his long-time friend, Dennis Cahill, died back in June. They introduced me to traditional Irish folk music and I'll be forever grateful to them for that.

[@lindensong]

There is something magical in Martin Hayes' playing ... and the context of The Gloaming amplifies that magic

[@jinettew.3192]

How did they come up with that transition to The Lobster? I will never tire of this.

[@gabriellebarto8319]

Happy Paddy's Day everybody.We made it! I love all of you, from Australia xx, Mc Gees and Caseys.

[@WrongNoteMedia]

This is absolutely beautiful!! Proof that brilliant doesn't have to be complex!!!

[@jamesmorrison3342]

Boy In The Gap/The Lobster/Hughie Travers

[@lazydaisybookart474]

just stumbled across this.. I'm hooked

[@angelusnovus2203]

First reel, The Lobster, is pure magic. It is my second favorite just after The Rolling Wave. The Gloaming, despite their moniker, are a star over the music itself.

[@rebeccasohn8185]

Apologies for replying four years late, but I think the first reel is "Boy in the Gap." It's also played on a Martin Hayes Quartet album, The Blue Room. The second tune is "The Lobster."

[@robindeer-park5755]

Martin Hayes And Dennis Cahill Saw Them Twenty Years Ago Been Hooked Ever Since....Have Taken Me On Many Journeys With Their Way Of Playing Together. Got So Upset When I heard Of Dennis Passing .......Such A Attentive Presence When Performing With Martin And Later With The Gloaming. S incere Condolences To One And All.

[@thomasmcglaughlin1410]

Beautiful music, atmospheric lighting, inspired virtuosic playing. I love this group. Dennis, sadly, gone too soon.

[@paulscoffield7085]

They def need a film score....an irish filum.....in the past but not a self obsessed drone of the bad times, something with a passion of life and possibilty...just an idea .

[@robertapascal6962]

Yes. Just a story about living in Ireland in another time.

[@Kitiwake]

@@robertapascal6962 nice idea

[@tonymc8268]

That lifted my heart, thank you.

[@amandagilmourmusic]

Watching this again and again. How wonderful you all are. Lovely Denis Cahill ❤

[@Naya371]

Gorgeous!! 💖

[@douglasmcdermott2830]

An exceptional piece of music

[@maryc.grider2691]

Absolutely Beautiful! God Bless you all for sharing!

[@riverdonoghue9992]

Can't stop listening to this.

[@michaelmoore1908]

Dancing with fiddles, fantastic

[@ewanodoherty2545]

Many thanks for posting this. The Gloaming are simply brilliant!

[@gabriellebarto8319]

Love you Martin and all you boys. You are beautiful.

[@13jadep]

I recently stumbled over this song on someone's random Spotify playlist and ended up listening to it on repeat for an hour. The violin is so amazing and inspiring and I would love love love to get my hands on the Sheet music (I'm not good at playing by ear). This playing is heartbreakingly good.

[@bbger1711]

me too!!! Back in january it came on randomly and I've not been able to get it out of my head since then.

[@MrandMrsvanWezenbeek]

I had about the same experience, it ended up in my 'Weekly discovery' list. Can't stop listening to it since then, it's beautiful!

[@mollycarlson9715]

Did you see that Martin Hayes has some instructional videos posted these days? Not these tunes, and, yes, taught by ear, but you might well enjoy 'em.

[@ricemango7502]

just for future reference, while the instrument hes playing is identical to a violin, its called a fiddle in irish music.

[@brianb7522]

I learn by ear and I can't come close to Martin Hayes' delicate touch on the first tune. I have to be content to listen to it on repeat too :D

[@eugeneeridan3962]

This music is pure love!

[@DoctorFurter]

Absolutely breathtaking

[@Costa998]

Wouaou !

[@riccardomusiu510]

Beautiful!!!! Thanks Real World Records ❤🙏🙏🙏✌

[@jaimemcglinn7127]

Brilliant tunee

[@philipmulville8218]

My word - this music is so beautiful ❤

[@tomerdman9255]

Simply amazing.

[@mikeo3177]

A class group

[@rss-bn2ub]

0:00 - Boy In The Gap, in E Major 2:42 - The Lobster, in A Major 4:17 - Hughie Travers, in ?

[@TheHarlem124]

I'm so glad I found this live . you guys are brilliant👍👍👍

[@raymondcox3163]

What an epic performance! Loved it!!!

[@bladidelbarrio1867]

Brutal, immense!!!

[@chatton35]

sublime

[@W3R3W00F]

I think this version of Hughie Travers may cement this as my favorite performance of any reel, ever. The other two are beautiful, especially The Boy in the Gap, but that last one... Awe.

[@stelladonaconfredobutler9459]

as usual, pure beauty Thanks

[@suea.swlondon7799]

Wonderful... Martin Hayes and Denis Cahill at their best ! thank you..

[@briancrehan9757]

Gods.

[@rossmcsweeney]

Please let this be a clip from an upcoming yet to be announced special extended edition new DVD!

[@bladidelbarrio1867]

❤

[@alboladwadgabir6144]

Great .. that's all

[@gleeksterr]

RIP Dennis 💔

[@Timmie1000]

The third song, here depicted as 'Hughie Travers', is it used under a different name (on Spotify for instance)? I can't seem to find this song anywhere, but here.

[@corlanjohnson1900]

I tend to find Irish music predictable, thus boring. This goes right to the heart..and then sets the feet tapping.

[@Paddyj1988]

Who is playing that droning sound throughout or what is it ???? 🤔

[@francesfallon4422]

Iarla on harmonium, you can see him to the right of the piano when they pan out to the full view of the stage 🙂

[@TimInBC]

Might also be Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh on the Hardanger fiddle,

[@crisf.4687]

Grandi Trovadore Caoimhìn Ò Raghallaigh

[@nirvanabae9972]

found them because of Dermot Kennedy

[@TheFamousMockingbird]

most unique Radiohead song i have ever heard

[@ozwhistles]

much as I love their aspiration .. this is not Earth. It long since sailed past in all its grandeur. Dirty and real. Smelly and simple. Play that?

[@gabriellebarto8319]

No we need this. At least I do.

[@oioionionone]

humans, WTF