ENNIS FLEADH NUA - Comhaltas Archive

FIDDLERS~ EXILES· AND BROADCASTINGThe following poetic contributionsare from Risteard Donal MacAodha whodescribed himself as "file, fealsamh aguscomhairleoir spioradpalta do chailinioga aille":1. "The Mystical Fiddler" is a ratherfamous traditional player born inLondon. Hopefully it contains amessage worthy of all pub musician'sconsideration, as well as young playersif they give it heed.2. "Sunburst i dtigh Nechtain" is abouta presenter from CBC (Canada)whom I met at Willy Clancy Week.She played "support" for John Kellyand Joe Ryan and had all the recordingsof Brigit Tunney (paddy'smother) which were made by theBBC. She apparently found a"meaning" to her searching in Irish ·traditional music.3. "Ar Ais Aris" is about the deoraiwho has trouble being settled whileon holiday. Unfortunately no musicalreference, but still a "message" inthese years of emigration.THE MYSTICAL FIDDLERCrowded pub, cushioned concert hall,hovering souls entrancedsoft spoken, gently swinging arm andbowdeft touch of caressing fmgers urging anungripped bowto fly in rhythmical effervescencewashing four vibrating string