Something Up-Tempo Natalie MacMaster

[@AGrayPhantom]

I believe she played once in my hometown here in Oregon. She had a broken toe, but still got on stage and played and danced. A very coordinated, talented woman.

[@erikm8372]

That applause makes me so happy. I’ve seen her do this tune live twice before.. it’s the best!

[@francesmahoney8028]

I was there for this. It truly was Awesome! I've seen her at least a half dozen times. All fantastic shows!

[@TheMimetolithman]

This Lady is incredable' we Met at a hotel in Toronto i was playing snooker at our National Champioships she was doing a gig we talked 4 quite some Time and enjoyed each other's company but its A time I will NEVER 4get' Happy New Year Natalie -your Fan Kristal

[@deeteenh]

WOW ! Everything stays with this performance! Love it and such talent!

[@Flamencon]

Awesome! She lives and breathes it

[@CamMacMastermusic]

A proud cousin here !!

[@folkmusicfestival]

Welcome! I am glad that you appreciate this music.

[@GuitarSlinger2112]

The beginning of her solo fiddle rocks it! Love how she blends the piano parts in there.

[@garycamera]

Saw her down here in Carbondale ,Illinois. Made me homesick

[@gracehetheringtonmusic]

I love this

[@Seanforfor]

No one makes you listen - but I am glad you did and that you have an opinion I disagree with.......

[@RichardMikesell]

Wow, she's the Jimi Hendrix of the fiddle! Outstanding!!

[@barbkaus]

Just thanks indeed.

[@barbkaus]

Just love Natalie's fiddling.

[@shamrockgirl804]

I downloaded RealPlayer or got an updated version of it. Now I'm able to download videos. I'm not sure if it will work for everyone but that's what I did.

[@erikm8372]

First tune is a strathspey called “Mary Scott”, followed by the infamous “Tullochgorum” strathspey with its infinite variations.

[@javivr]

Yes, that´s the Strathspey "Tullochgorum" with the six variations arranged by Scott Skinner.

[@shawnyboie]

love the pants.lol

[@folkmusicfestival]

Thanks PixiePunk for fielding that for me. Just for that I will have to post another Natalie clip!

[@mattxr2i]

Would anyone else love to see Natalie MacMaster vs Mairead Nesbitt in a fiddle duel? I think it would be awesome!

[@jamesbockenstette4332]

You want to know “Who is the best?” Foolish. They both are.

[@erikm8372]

They’re from different traditions and styles. But really, I’ve never seen or heard Máiread play as “funky” or as “improvisationally” as Natalie is known to do. Not saying that’s better, cause it is not better, necessarily… but we’ve only really seen Máiread run and leap around the stage while playing (very well I might add) Irish tunes, as well as some slower classical compositions in _Lord of the Dance_ too. Natalie plays a lot more funky strathspeys and reels, and tunes with passages of staccato bowing; rather percussive kind of style, rooted in Nova Scotia. But Natalie also can make the fiddle sing with great depth and richness on the heartfelt, slower tunes, as well… don’t get it twisted!

[@fiddlecase]

These are tunes from Natalie's Tullochgorum set on her Live disc

[@folkmusicfestival]

Natalie is pretty impressive!

[@alecg133]

Im not sure, but I think the second and longest part is the Tulloch Gorm.

[@folkmusicfestival]

I am really surprised that the fiddle didn't turn into a cinder!

[@jemappelkatie]

haha she is dressed like obelix! good ol' french comics to go with some good ol' fiddle =P

[@Nedzorz1]

LOL! Best snide-ass comment that O have read in a while!

[@cvrnut09]

@Flicka2 Why? If you see the French Cartoon character Asterix, you can see the humor

[@cvrnut09]

Now that I think of it and after reading the previous post, its a sure bet she dressed like that on purpose. perfoeming is not fun unless you want to have loads of it. I like this ladys humor

[@samhainreads]

Why do you listen to it then?!

[@jemappelkatie]

@cvrnut09 noo not asterix! C'est Obelix!

[@yomotoro]

I bet all the tons of talent this woman has came with little work. If you don't fit in Natalie's pants shut up and listen...you might learn something.

[@yomotoro]

yes you can and even 30 at atime by "batch loading"...first u get a flv player..then try for ex. Moyea ..or search (batch flv download) many totally free not just a free trial...after you have downloaded the videos in flv ..with a converter (ex. Moyea) many are free, you change them to ipod , wmp video ..ect. Search ..read inst. and be patient..

[@cvrnut09]

Obelix?

[@jemappelkatie]

@cvrnut09 haha i do not disagree. love it

[@batotten]

Why comparing them? It's not a mach. They're all good. Just enjoy the music.

[@Flamencon]

In what way?

[@folkmusicfestival]

I'm sorry, Natalie seldom names the tunes that she is playing.

[@shawnyboie]

cape breton all the way!.lol

[@jemappelkatie]

obelix et asterix is this french comic, and the guy named obelix wears THAT EXACT OUTFIT! except he's really fat and french haha

[@cvrnut09]

@jemappelkatie Sorry. Its still cool

[@Flamencon]

Scathing remarks on this girl's appearance just go to prove how the 'glitz-mongers' have been right all along - as a female you have to look right... sad; just listen to what she plays

[@WaxWhite]

woah obelix, stop playing violin. it makes me sad. bring me some good ol' rocks!

[@Lochbesda16]

you're wrong... just plain wrong...

[@kofblz]

Great playing but horrible outfit.