| Discography |
| Here I offer some recordings
over the years of notable bodhrán players in order to
illustrate their different styles. Where I have obtained
permission or am currently applying for it I have added a sample track. The format is RealAudio
and can be played through RealPlayer (free download
available). If visitors can help me to
expand the list, please email me. I shall be most grateful.
John Reynolds
Pure Bodhrán - The Definitive
Collection, Big Beat Music 2000 |
| This CD features 19 players
so it is difficult to pick a sample. I shall limit myself to
two. I had to pick out John Reynolds playing to Dunmore
Lassies in 1927. Download...
Robbie Harris
The second sample from the Pure
Bodhrán album. Robbie Harris accompanies Peter Browne (accordion) and Charlie Foley (bass) playing Jig Jungle.
Download...
Colm Murphy
An Bodhrán,
Gael-Linn
1996 |
| A celebration of Colm
Murphy's contribution to the music, playing with the likes of
Jackie Daly, De Danaan, and Máirtín O'Connor. In the sample he
accompanies Conal Ó Gráda playing two reels, Lord Gordon's,
Kiss the maid behind the barrel on flute. Download...
"I was... flying it", Damp
in the Attic, Magnetic Music 1999 |
| Colm Murphy playing with P.J.
King, Martin Murray and Cyril O'Donoghue. |
| The sample is three reels: Crib
of perches, Master Crowley's, Kit O'Connors. Download...
Tommy Hayes
Crossing the Bridge,
Eileen Ivers, Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
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| Tommy Hayes is present on
several tracks, but in the sample polka.com plays duet
with Eileen Ivers. Download...
Mel Mercier
The Clare Shout, Bobby
Gardiner
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| This CD is a personal
production of the accordionist Bobby Gardiner. It involves
family and friends to make a strong statement about the place of
the music within the home. Mel Mercier plays various percussion
on several tracks, but in the sample (Reel: The Boys of
Ballysodare) accompanies Bobby Gardiner's lilting on
the bodhrán. Download...
John Joe Kelly
Before the Flood,
playing with Steve Finn and Andrew Dinan, Smallworld Music 1998
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| In the sample John
Joe Kelly performs a stunning solo, leading into The Big Reel
from BallynaCaslly and Marion's Favourite. Download...
Clódagh Warnock
Deanta, Green Linnet
1993
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| Sample: Willie Taylor.
Download...
Marc Duff
Sidewaulk,
Capercaillie, Green Linnet |
| Sample: Fogsail an Dorus/Nighean
Bhuaidh' Ruadh. Download...
Get Out, Capercaillie,
Survival Records 1992
Jimmy Higgins Blackwater,
Altan, Virgin Records 1996 |
| Jimmy Higgins is a guest
musician on this album. On the sample track, 'stór, a stór,
a ghrá, he also plays clay drums. Download...
Ivan Smyth
Champions of Ireland -
Bodhran, Crashed
Music/Connoiseur Records
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| I bought this album as a
tape several years ago in Ireland. It has now been re-issued on
CD by Crashed Music. Ivan Smyth, one time All
Ireland Champion accompanies Graínne Kelly (tin whistle) and
Rachel Smyth (piano) except for the sample track, where he plays
solo. Download...
Christy Moore
Shadows on Stone,
Matt Molloy, Virgin
Records 1996
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| Christy Moore plays on
several tracks of this album. Playing with his hand enables him
to support rather than compete for attention. The sample track
comprises of Garrett Barry's Jig and Paddy Rafferty's
Favourite. Download...
Kevin Conneff
Santiago, The
Chieftains, BMG Music 1996
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| Kevin Conneff
remains one of my favourite players for his ability to lay down
and maintain a solid rhythm for a band. This is well illustrated
by the sample track from this CD - Arku-Dantza/Arin-Arin. By the way, the accordionist
featured is Kepa Junkera. Download...
Rónán Ó Snodaigh
Lemonade and Buns,
Kila, Kila Records
2000
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| A 'tonal' player
par excellence. Kila are one of the most energetic and creative
bands today. My recent stay in Dublin was marred by the fact
that I was too late to get tickets for their St. Patrick's Day
concert. The sample track is Where
did you hide that train, Joe? Download...
Mind the Gap, Kila,
Kila Records
1995
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| The sample track is
Tickelled. Download... |