Sí Bheag Sí Mhór on uilleann pipes

Sí Bheag Sí Mhór is a tune normally attributed to the blind harper Turlough O'Carolan from around 1670 - 1738. I love it for it's melody. But it also reminds me of a man I once knew who would sing a powerful song to this air. It's commonly requested during weddings and it sounds particularly nice in a church setting. Imagine that it is said that this was likely Turlough O'Carolan's first composition! It's quite amazing but hardly surprising considering the amazing music he would go on to create during his life time.

[@rwilsbach9206]

My husband is an Uilleann piper. He performed one time at a venue when an elderly man came up to me and said, "That's something you'll won't hear every day!" Thought but didn't say, "Well, actually, I do!"

[@gloin10]

"Thought but didn't say, "Well, actually, I do!""? And aren't you lucky?

[@rwilsbach9206]

@@gloin10 I am, so! Another time when we were busking downtown, Tom had his sunglasses on when an older man came up to me and said, "He's blind, isn't he?" I was so tempted to say, "No, but he's deaf!""

[@zenmonjoshin9996]

​@@rwilsbach9206😂

[@rwilsbach9206]

I am a lucky person! Also, one who goes out of her way to not hurt another's feelings. Kindness costs nothing.@@gloin10

[@PS-pn9rd]

You're lucky

[@birdzzzondayflu2489]

Imagine living your whole life in a small village only having ever heard a really good singer and then one of these comes and plays for you

[@Christopher1990z]

These instruments come from small villages

[@haraldjungst4685]

I had the honour to play the bodhran along with this highly gifted genius last summer at a session in huidi beags pub bunbeg county donegal ireland Harald mor

[@alexharden848]

This is my go-to rendition of Si Bheag Si Mhor

[@LukeMegBiking]

Why are my eyes wanting to leak! This is stunning!!!

[@NotAFanAnymore]

When I first heard Liam O’Flynn play this I nearly cried. Deadly. Well done. Just lovely

[@leo90au]

I love listening to Planxty play this. Liam O'Flynn is amazing

[@alanparker3130]

I had the same reaction. It must have been around 1974...

[@resipsaloquitur13]

Well done, sir.

[@manubande]

Amazing !!!

[@juanpablodazamorgado8309]

Adoro la música,la melodía,el instrumento felicidades, sur Spain gracias...

[@oro7114]

One of the most beautiful songs ever composed

[@michaelcarolan3117]

I am related to this great musician

[@porridgeboy9166]

@@michaelcarolan3117 congratulations

[@texan3579]

This brings out the 3% Irish in me. What a beautiful song and great performance.

[@christophermccaffrey3787]

one of my favourites. My granda played this, beautiful!

[@Leodachef1]

Greetings from Germany, what a beautiful song and sound. Brings tears to my eyes.

[@denismurray868]

sweet

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

Uilleann pipes are one of the most challenging instruments to learn.

[@r.g.8416]

Out of the park!!! 😊 ❤

[@karlthomas2360]

Beautiful

[@alanjohnson1868]

I play this tune on guitar in DADGAD tuning. This rendition is perhaps the best I have ever heard. Well done!

[@paulhamson4489]

Don’t ever stop tapping that foot ! Very nice. Thank you !

[@jamesburnett7085]

Very emotional music! Marvelous.

[@misshoneyglaze9000]

Probably the best uilleann piper I’ve ever heard, absolutely breath taking

[@Christopher1990z]

Ever hear Davy spillane

[@dermur68]

Maybe you meant to say "only"?

[@misshoneyglaze9000]

@@Christopher1990z I hadn’t, but this is absolutely kickass, so thanks for the recommendation

[@mariamarcelaherreralargo7999]

Soy de Colombia 🇨🇴, nunca he ido a otro país, pero hay algo en esta música que me atrapa y me hala hacia Escocia, Irlanda y otros lugares más ❤️

[@Dominique2947]

La musique Celte rapproche les hommes et les femmes de ce monde !!

[@iansmith5196]

Je suis d'accord Dominique que cette musique a le pouvoir de rapprocher les gens d'horizons variés. En revanche et avec du respect, il s'agit de musique irlandaise et non "Celte" qui n'existe pas, sauf chez les labels de CD des années 90.@@Dominique2947

[@Christopher1990z]

You like celtic music

[@stevepaterson2]

A credit to O'Carolan and the pipes, masterfully played and inspiring. Thank you Darragh!

[@aaroncummins2752]

Realy apreasiatted that👍so good and a great musician " the pipes are a mistecal instrument to me👍 🙏🦋🙋

[@johnramey7252]

Thank You so much, The music was beyond heavenly, Bless You!!!

[@fuzzydunlop1988]

Darragh. That was top notch. Something about that instrument that always makes my eyes well up.

[@00MSG]

Wonderful performance. Love the Vatican flags in the background.

[@giovannicappelli8675]

You play this old irish song of O'Carolan, the blind arpist, very well. My soul flays over the old Irishland. Thank you.

[@zombfi]

Mine too

[@justino8935]

Amazing performance

[@HaraldFinster]

Just beautiful! The playing sounds so natural and easy - although this tune must be quite a challenge on the uilleann pipes as it requires playing very high notes (the highest available if I am not mistaken?). The regulators add a lot.

[@andyquinn1125]

Darragh! You nailed it!

[@AUDIOPHILE1956]

Beautiful and uplifting.

[@user-sb9jj2oq4o]

素敵！

[@santiagoiglesiasgarcia9807]

This is BEAUTIFUL, sir. Thanks a lot for sharing your talent and technique with the world. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@davidbrennan3613]

Pure magic, very gifted piper

[@FolkingBasti]

Darragh you are a idol for me in learn this beautiful instrument

[@suzannelinehan8963]

Great playin', Darragh. Well done!

[@petermerbeth1067]

lovely sound of this reed !

[@maciej7741]

Perfect

[@harlovan7837]

Really excellent playing.

[@darraghpipes]

Thank you. ☺️

[@davidmcandrews5307]

Well done Oliver

[@OKAZWA44]

simply..... beautiful

[@nepalesejam7505]

Holy Shit! This man can play

[@rootpotato]

Now . . . The key change! . . . Only kidding. Great idea using the natural acoustics of a church.

[@koroshitchy]

A gorgeous tune and a stunning performance.

[@charletteepifanio]

Beautiful tune and beautifully played

[@darraghpipes]

Thank you. ☺️

[@petermoore8811]

Wonderful. Thank you.

[@peterrollinson-lorimer]

Sí go maith.

[@rogerdavies2319]

Fan bloody tastick.

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Peace and love from the wirral..

[@jkeith3147]

Uilleann pipes. ... the safest instrument you can play because they have a seat belt and an air bag!

[@darraghpipes]

Love that.

[@JoeQuinn-Sott-net]

Lovely playing. What was the song that you heard being sung to it?

[@susangerofsky]

I'd be very interested in learning the lyrics too!

[@ceoliamusic]

Absolutly beautifully played! Love it! May I ask? Is this a H. Morgenbrodt-Set? :)

[@darraghpipes]

Sorry for my late response. No. The set is made by Makoto. Amazing pipe maker.

[@justsome-guy7596]

exceptional!

[@darraghpipes]

Thank you ☺️

[@thomasgillespie1029]

I find this . . . acceptable.

[@emmetsweeney9236]

Iontach ar fad.

[@oliveroneill1388]

Notice the guitar slips out of beat . That's called not listing to the tune ...

[@darraghpipes]

aThere's no guitar.

[@MrBagpipes]

Beautiful