Tara Breen - Dowd's Reel

Tara Breen on her way to winning the 2011 Senior Fiddle at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

[@alishac223]

Every time I hear this I am amazed by the sheer rhythmic solidity and power. Timeless!

[@fistfullamullah]

Outstanding! Can listen to that over and over...... and do!

[@JohnKiernan-f8s]

Solid as a rock this lass, effortless and true perfection , bless u Tara, defo the master of the fiddle, 👍🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@kitiamuriel]

Great musician and lovely presence when she is on a stage, serious and committed, elegant and simple. Well done to The mythical Bothy Band for adding her as a new member.

[@thelightisahead]

Something about her style reminds me of MacDara Ó Raghallaigh - the sort of non-stop tumble of notes that ticks over almost mechanically, but without sounding artless or mechanical. She’s the first fiddler I’ve heard since hearing his playing that’s really brought a comparison to mind. Wonderful stuff!

[@TheGavranatar]

thats so true. jesus i wish that lad would make more albums too! "the non-stop tumble of notes that ticks over almost mechanically" i wonder what fiddle (regional) style some people might put this in?

[@learntoplaythefiddle]

Yep, great observation - there is something similar. In other players these might seem over the top, but when it sounds so effortless...

[@dazpatreg]

@@TheGavranatar I dunno kind of a mix of Donegal, north Connaught. Not really sure

[@megorra]

Why do I like this SO MUCH????

[@JohnMcPhersonStrutt]

Easy question:- Because it's brilliant.

[@paulhammer1363]

You love it so much because it's wonderfully rhythmical, precise, musical and a million other things.

[@stanlolo106]

Well done! a charming low Pace and great bowing with a light touch off Kathleen Collins ..perfect.

[@colinhesketh4710]

Extremely well played Tara. Well done.

[@philipodowd227]

What a name,all mine, great stuff.

[@TheCarlovian]

Absolutely Flawless.

[@eileennestor9274]

Lovely sweet music great stuff Tara*****************

[@guitarmate2503]

Remarkable playing Tara, reminds me of Martin Hayes, hypnotic rhythm and wonderful dynamics!

[@horsedrawnfarmer6885]

Wonderful. Thank you. Brightened my day!

[@S24W2]

Fantastic playing...

[@joewelsh8979]

The perfect person to fill in for Sean Keane!

[@seamusbreen-shey]

Calm and assured with excellent skills and timing

[@oisinolochlainn4437]

I love that tune

[@ketilliland]

Hypnotic! ❤

[@Lisnageeragh]

Very good indeed.

[@timothylocklear9885]

Haunting ♥️♥️♥️

[@AndrewHennessey]

lovely playing

[@jiltedjohn9294]

Superb

[@JeanFiddle69]

Perfection exists 👍

[@MrRaglanroad]

brilliant

[@pdavide1]

Well Played!

[@johnmulvey5121]

Brilliant

[@lazydaisybookart474]

wow!

[@bonenfant96]

Lovely !

[@jamestully7976]

agreed

[@joefagan9335]

amazing

[@joefagan9335]

Still amazing 😍. The variations, the accuracy, the articulation, the pulse. A perfect performance.

[@rattyfingers8621]

Oh yes!

[@urbanlovesrural]

⛵️🥂⛵️

[@mactcampbell]

does anyone know the name of her home town in Clare?

[@brianoc22]

I'm fairly sure she's from Ennis, or nearby anyway