seamus ennis, god of uilleann pipes

seamus seen here demonstrating his genius ability to play the most difficult uilleann pipes.
worlds most famous piper

[@robertenglish9838]

Peabody Harris was the first person to post Seamus Ennis on KZbin 11 years ago. Strangely, it was the ONLY video Peabody Harris ever posted. But it was enough to get me interested in playing these pipes and moving to Ireland for a couple of years to get some good tuition. So thank you, Peabody Harris, wherever you are. I am a much happier man today for your efforts.

[@dennisdudley2746]

As a Scot,our people too,knew the yoke of English oppression and cruelty, at least three times in Celtic history,the playing of the pipes was outlawed in Scotland and Ireland, with the aim of quelling the nationalistic spirit of our peoples, and the punishment for such an offense was brutal indeed,and ranged from hanging, burning at the stake, and the chopping off of the pipers hands,and people wonder why the dislike and distrust of the English has lasted so long, and that was only one example, English cruelty knew no bounds, and took many forms, and down through the centuries, pipeing almost died out, but thanks to men like Seamus Ennis, the pipes flourish today, at least on that front, the Celts have our victory.

[@sts3884]

When it hits the double notes. It puts chills up my spine. So beautiful.

[@user-cn9bi3rx5e]

I get a special kind of mad whenever these hauntingly beautiful pipes are mistakenly called ‘Scottish’ pipes as used more in Scotland based film and drama.

[@thepwee]

who in the hell would thumbs down this.? 42 people who should not have been here in the first place. Seamus Ennis is awesome.! Timeless, Wonderful, Amazing music...

[@CharlesJrPike]

You can't listen to Uilleann pipes and leave disappointed.

[@Dayepipes]

Ennis lived in the Uilleann Pipe Dark Ages when knowledge of how to make them, and how to make their many reeds, was in near collapse. If you hear faults in the pitch anywhere

[@mrgabest]

There have been so many great Irish pipers: Liam O Flynn, Willie Clancy, Seamus Ennis, any member of the Rowsome family, Mick O'Brien...just to scratch the surface...

[@jimstrang9679]

I cannot believe people would dislike this.....this is amazingly and hauntingly beautiful!!!!

[@timelord8888]

Blackie O’Connell.

[@splortz]

Strange but true: I first viewed this clip in 2007, I think. It had such an effect on me that I actually moved to Ireland from the US and am now studying uilleann pipes in Dublin. I suppose it's true that if you want what they have, you have to go where they go and do what they do. Thanks, peabodyharris for your single post on youtube that changed my life in a big, big way.

[@broot61]

Seamus and this tune bring me to a place I've never been before... and I know I belong. Just beautiful! Thank you for posting.

[@hillneerg]

I was lucky enough to see him live back in the 60's. A real genius.

[@Theodorej1960]

Wow, Seamus is simply awesome!!! What a G-d given talent he has. There is no music in the world like this. Thank you for posting this.

[@carlosmangela]

marvellous, soulful and straight from the heart! Regards, an Indian classical musician madly in love with Ireland and its music.

[@misstinwhistle1]

There are few instruments in the world that are genuinely haunting and evoke such strong emotions. South American panpipes, Shakuhachi flute from Japan, Didjeridoo from Australia to name a few. The Uillean Pipes hold a special place at the top, as far as I'm concerned.

[@sharonvansickle8994]

I first heard the Uillean pipes on the Traffic song, "Holy Ground" and was mesmorized. The hais on my neck and goosebumps come to life and the inner soul stirs dramatically everytime I hear them. I want to learn how to play.

[@dyingsun23]

Must've watched this 20 times by now; it never gets old.

[@splortz]

Tomorrow begins the Willie Clancy Music Festival in Miltown-Malbay, Co. Clare, where you can take lessons in uilleann piping and a host of other instruments in week-long seminars from the best Irish musicians in the world. There are an abundance of concerts all over W. Clare and it's really the most fun you can have sitting down.

[@KingRivfader]

Nothing can equal pipe music. It is the most moving music, that I've ever heard.