Turlough O' Carolan

[@paullyle3461]

Started the harp building before I started playing, only started playing every day at the age of 79. Thanks for sharing you 🎵🎶❣️😎

[@joyb5525]

Just came across you. Love O'Carolan. Love your music. Thanks so much.from Ireland 🇮🇪 💐 cross

[@briandunsmore2714]

Wonderful playing. A fine commentary and inspirational presentation. Many thanks

[@wunwuntew]

Went to Ireland about 6 years ago with a group of Swedish folk music students. A girl on Celtic harp and another on fife played something in a pub we stopped at that I recorded but that hadn't been identified. Overdramatic or not, it 'haunted' me. Was going to try it on guitar but only got so far as working it out on piano. Since Christmas last year it's almost never left my head, day or night. After a lot of trouble I finally learned last month that it's O'Carolan's Eleanor Plunkett. The dude was deadly.

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

Late? Let me tell you about late: I started harp at around 60. I'll never be a virtuoso but I love playing it anyway. People love my simple renditions and don't seem to notice my mistakes. Your video is a joy, too.

[@joyb5525]

I adore O'Carolan. In my ancestry. Magic like your playing. Daughter of Eiru.

[@dukadarodear2176]

We in Ireland are fortunate that this lady discovered O'Carolan and his music. I enjoyed this performance immensely and also learned a great deal about our musical heritage. Go raibh maith agat. 🙏

[@clairseoirdochasach]

Wonderful presentation! Also, best hair in the harp world :)

[@joenperkins2138]

I have always loved O Carolan and played some on a mt dulcimer and loved it. You do a beautiful job. Thank you. Blessings

[@paullyle3461]

Just love your video you explanation of O'Carrollin was great and playing subprube thanks for sharing it with me.🎶❣️🎵👍

[@laurentcinus]

Wow, this is gorgeous 🤩🤩🤩 - 👏👏👏

[@tigheentirnanog269]

Absolutely beautiful performance. Maija, thank you for the history and back-story while gracefully mesmerizing us with the lovely O'Carolan tunes. All the best!

[@MartynCookHarp]

What a find !!! I can’t believe I’ve not stumbled on this before…. Pure delight 🤗🤗🤗

[@paullyle3461]

Yes I often listen to your songs , find them very enjoyable and have heard them played often at the Ren. Faire. Thanks for sharing them again what great memories.🎶❣️😎🎶

[@aldovalori5751]

h : 03:12, 18/10/2024, : Very very well, O’ Carolan : So young and so wonderful Harpist ! ! ( by Aldo from Verona, Italy ).- Good luck !! - Thanks for your Sound from your Soul !!☪️☪️☪️

[@sabinelower1524]

Vielen, vielen Dank für dieses wunderschöne Konzert, es ist zauberhaft ihnen zuzuhören und sie haben eine so sympathische Ausstrahlung. 🤗

[@p.w.hanlon8335]

Maija, Thank you for inviting us into your home while you play music. I was 70 when I seriously considered Irish Traditional Music as a vehicle to learn the mandolin. It is easier to play the melody because my arthritic hands have trouble with chords.

[@mikesoule1352]

"Applause, applause, applause". Thank-you for your wonderful recital! It was wonderful. I need to tune up and practice---later!!! 🎶🎵🎶

[@niallrooneyable]

What a wonderful musician who clearly loves music and wants to share the joy that she experiences with us. Excellent. Wonderful smile. The group playing before her, are Excellent. They might learn from this lady that the love of music that they share with us should show in their demeanour. It seems rather dull for them. A smile and a little engagement with us, would lift the performance, bringing us in to share the enjoyment which they surely experience, being excellent musician. This, I hope, will be read in the spirit in which it is intended.

[@jasmine08able]

Such a joy! My son shared this with me-we have been O’Carolan fans for years, but never learned so much as today!

[@idontno52]

That’s just magic and your background stories are so interesting.

[@saram4271]

This O'Carolan music was so wonderful. It arrived at my house on Easter Sunday, and lifted up my heart in remembrance of all the harp music I've heard in Ireland. I do love those tunes. Thank you so much for sharing them so cheerfully.

[@pieterhilvering]

Wonderful introduction to the 'Irish Mozart'

[@patrickconlon6039]

I so very much enjoyed this session! Brava!

[@kyleethekelt]

I remember when Celia Briar, a former junior Ireland champion who lived here in NZ for many years, used to play these as part of our folk club jam sessions. Of course, many of them are on her albums but I loved trying to play along on recorders though I'll never match the beauty of her own recorder player, Jenny.

[@jeffreyhoward6319]

I am in awe of O' Carolan's work. I could not help but see that you have such a great passion for the music you play. It is as if you are putting all your whole being into it. Thank you for presenting this extraordinary performance.

[@jayenerictogether]

One of the nicest performances of this fave I've heard. I've been working on it for decades and haven't reached this fluency or expressiveness.... so jealous....

[@marciamcmahonmastroddi8304]

Excellent thanks for his marvelous compositions and you’re a wonderful teacher and harpist !!❤

[@therise7760]

What a gem of a video. So grateful to know there's someone out there keeping this music alive. Well done Maija. I've passed through nobber without realising O'Carolan was from there. Must stop next time. I see there's a harp festival in his name too.

[@conlaiarla]

Superb . Respect from O' Carolan's country.

[@georgehill6726]

Great music, beautifully played. Exquisite all round. Many thanks.

[@JRobinWhitley]

This was so lovely. Not only the music, but they way you told O'Carolan's story. A dear friend of mine played lead guitar and I rhythm on all but the first of O'Carolan's pieces. He's going to love this as well.

[@glenrobinson916]

Lovely, thanks so much for this. I used to play some O’Carolan tunes on Spanish guitar, although I think they’re best played on Irish harp. ❤️

[@Suki_Damson_123]

You and your harp playing are beautiful !❤

[@TheOldestSoul]

You are far better than I am.. Keep it up. I'd LOVE to hear your interpretations of King of the Fairies..

[@sarahduvall2046]

Thank you for this! Glad I stumbled across it.

[@Nachtuil36]

I am a huge fan of O'Carolan's music. I love playing some of his pieces on the "Irish" D concert flute or on the fiddle. Often play "O'Carolan's Welcome", but as you, my absolute favorite is O'Carolan's Farewell to Music ! This music goes straight to the heart and the soul, doesn't it ?

[@santiesposito8730]

Wow your music is so beautiful! O'Carolan is such a fascinating person, so talented.

[@telecasteredtodeath]

Beautiful music, beautiful smile too! bonus!!

[@EricBlackmer]

Nice! Lots of good stories too.

[@sf4792]

Marvelous Maija! Thank you for sharing your talent and the amazing music and life of O'Carolan with us. We would love to buy your CD's and see your performing. Where could we find information on that? Thank you!

[@pamelabusby18]

Wonderful thank you so much!

[@BobRichter-hz3bz]

Wonderful! Absolutely Wonderful!

[@paullyle3461]

Very well done thanks for sharing it, Is a favorite of mine🎶🎶😉😎

[@XJ1100J]

So beautifully done. You have a lovely spirit. Thank you.

[@rondelby2482]

Really enjoy your harp playing I play on left shoulder opposite hands.

[@edwardshevlin8022]

Is brea liom do cheoil! Thank you for a most entertaining and informative video.

[@Sparks53]

I've recently discovered and fallen in love with Carolan's work, and though I've learned some of his tunes on my mandolin, it's hard to beat the sound of a harp! You play beautifully and I sure look forward to discovering more of his work, thanks.

[@octagon12011]

Magical

[@sabbathhead]

I enjoyed and was inspired by this. Both your playing and your delightful energy. Thank you!

[@bartydulake1]

Really great playing and a fascinating video. It was great to hear the stories behind the songs and also to have the H. Purcell song in there aswell. I liked the last song aswell the music is very evocative and well played! Thanks for sharing!

[@tomiskind]

Great! years ago bought collection attributed to him, a trove of treats, tune about his neighbor? "Blind Mary" is one of my favorites. Thanks for renditions and tidbits and keep smiling!

[@EricBlackmer]

I play in a trio with flute, guitar and cello in nearby NH, and we play most of these tunes. I love your renditions and your stories. Good show, very enjoyable. I'd love to see you perform live. Midcoast? I used to live in Belfast... miss it.

[@Ute63]

Thanks so much🎼🎶

[@Sandiegodan1]

A big THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart :)

[@benjamink1403]

Let it be known I was your 450th subscriber!

[@paullyle3461]

Very nice thanks for sharing.🎶

[@dogmatika7]

Wonderful! And good sound quality as well. Thank you!

[@WiskyDuck]

Simply devine. You seem to have Beannacht Uí Chaoláin

[@TheTristanmarcus]

Lovely, and informative too 👍🏾 I play a lot of O'Carolan and find his music very rewarding, but there aren't a shedload of books about his life, unfortunately . . . 🙏🏽

[@jobarrieglenn]

Beautiful presentation. Thank you for sharing❤️

[@wb7dru1]

This video is absolutely delightful and highly informative. I have been studying up so I can get back to learning Fanny Powers with my Celtic viola teacher (Mairead Nesbit, some will recognizer her) and I was led to this video...

[@jimboo356]

great!!!!!

[@philip43]

Beautiful! And so interesting!

[@tomkiely7274]

Beautiful! I hope you also teach!

[@christinal2226]

Wow! How did they ever record those, especially the last one? He played it and left and that was it. Very fascinating, the way you tell it all! Thank you.

[@seanbrennan3885]

Go Raibh milé maith agat, I could listen all night, cheers.

[@VeganWithAraygun]

Donal O'Sullivan's book is my bible. 🙏🏼🍀❤️T.O'

[@paulduffy4585]

Captain O'Kane is my favourite.

[@ianenglish123]

Beautiful- thank you

[@cristinaalves9698]

Música linda... obrigada pela sua interpretação ♥️

[@fjalling]

I love how you play Planxty Brabazon different than me!

[@nazaritev6482]

A wonderful performance, it was a joy to listen to, and wonderful to hear the history as well.

[@acolleenjones]

That was lovely, and it's great to learn a little about O'Carolan. I'm learning the harp and am working on Carolan's Dream, which is a slightly different version of Molly McAplin by Thomas Connellan, from what I understand. O'Carolan loved the tune so much that he played it constantly in his repertoire.

[@paulduffy4585]

I always thought Carolan took this from the faery folk, thanks for wrecking my life. How do you know Molly Mc Alpine was earlier?

[@acolleenjones]

@@paulduffy4585 from what I've read, Molly McAplin was written by Thomas Connellan (or his brother), who were contemporaries of O'Carolan. The story is that O'Carolan loved the tune so much that he added to his own repertoire, and it's been associated with him because of that. I also can't verify (nobody can) if it's true that O'Carolan declared that he wished he'd written that tune because he thought it was so awesome. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Connellan

[@paulduffy4585]

Maybe he time traveled and stole it from Led Zeppelin..

[@lubyvader]

gorgeous in all senses

[@ioannesperegrinus5404]

Very, very sympathically woman, and I love these music!

[@P.Ripper]

Awesome, you play them heavenly. I foresee myself playing some of them on Kalimba.

[@kurtmuller2817]

A real pleasure.

[@judithvandijkhuizen8331]

Really lovely.

[@juliettelecorreberlamont3265]

I love you

[@celestekoz]

Where did you get the arrangement of Carolan's Welcome? I really like the version you played. Beautiful!

[@SweetAncientMelody]

Thank you so much for sharing this. In which harp are you playing on?

[@beirbua3968]

Toirdhealbhach (Old Irish: Tairdelbach) is a masculine Irish given name. Forms of the name include Tarlach and Traolach. It is often anglicised Turlough. The name ultimately derives from Irish: toirdhealbh "prompting", and originated as a byname meaning "instigator" The Irish name O'Carolan claims descent from the O'Connors in Donegal where "Carlan" (from the Irish "carla" meaning a "wool-comb" and "an" meaning "one who" which roughly translates as "one who combs wool") was in Irish O'Carlain or O'Caireallain

[@eastpointer1304]

lanor Plunkitt is my favorite O Carolan. Supposedly on his death bed one last composistion titled Separation of body and soul

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Incomparably greater

[@ВалентинаПрокофьева-й4у]

💐👌👌👌👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@redneckdruid7185]

Even your mistakes are beautiful.

[@Ubu987]

That is wonderful music, so deftly played and flowing. Thank you! 'Planxty' is most likely an Anglicization of the Gaelic word, 'sláinte,' meaning 'health' in the sense of drinking a toast to the patron's health as a tribute, or in this case, dedicating a song. Traditionally, the Gaelic language was pronounced way back in the throat (like Japanese) making it most confusing to an English-speaking ear, as the Anglicizations of Irish surnames amply show. Turlough O'Carolan's name was actually 'Torbheallach O'Cearbhalláin.' Try pronouncing that one from the back of the throat! The sounds of 'L' and 'R' were not particularly distinct, and could easily be heard as the other, and it was similar for the sounds of 'P' which could be heard as 'C' or 'Q,' and vice versa. For similar reasons, the 'S' sound of 'sláinte' might be taken for a soft 'P' sound. There are tunes, notably Hulet's Health, which show the original intention of the titles.

[@seanwilliams1166]

I think the algorithm brought me here because of all the harp videos I watch but I recognised the name from si bheag si more (not sure if I spelt that right) in the guitarists bible

[@seanwilliams1166]

Also your harp playing is beautiful And I got the 69th comment, nice

[@adriennedunne1748]

Turlough was blind. That probably in part explains why he didn't write the music down in full. Beautiful renditions though, thank you

[@gerardnfarrell]

Go hálainn ar fad. GRMA ❤

[@conormorgan6280]

Heeeeyup