[.ca] Feadoga Stain

Mary Bergin Sets TheGold Standard of Irish Tin Whistle Music:
This album is perhaps the single most influential recording of tin tin whistle music ever made. The majority of the tracks are traditional Irish jigs and reels, but Bergin's dynamic style and astounding technical mastery of the instrument set an entirely new standard to which most if not all players of the tin whistle now aspire. Each track features either solo work by Bergin, or Bergin accompanied by a bouzouki and/or a bodhran (the traditional Irish drum) or bones (that's right, rib bones used as highly distinctive percussion instruments). For those masochistic whistle players who wish to try to play along, the liner notes include the key of the whistle she plays on each track. I cant recommend any one track over another, they are all my favorites...and thanks to the wonders of Amazon technolgy you can hear samples using the links above. The music speaks for itself. It is also interesting to note that most of the whistles used on this album are Generations whistles, common whistles obtainable at music stores for less than $15.00. It is her skill that makes them sound like a million bucks.

Somebody Has A Problem With His Ears:
In a review of Mary's second CD, someone referred to this, her debut recording, as "a washout", spoiled by bad production, or something like that. He concluded: "Don't but the CD." I say: *Don't believe it!* This one, the original "Feodoga Stain" is essential.

an amazing work!:
I have literally hundreds of Celtic CDs and albums. I have been playing whistle, fiddle, and mandolin for 30+ years. Other than family, it is the one true love of my life. This is easily one of the best albums I have come across. The joy that pours out of each track is astounding. For technical people, her playing is totally clean, at an unbelievable speed. This makes the awesomely lovely Tin Whistles album by Potts and Moloney look like a warmup. This is the pure, true, real Irish music at its best. Mary has really raised the bar with this one, in quality and performance. It is an act of love.

Mary Bergin Sets TheGold Standard of Irish Tin Whistle Music:
This album is perhaps the single most influential recording of tin tin whistle music ever made. The majority of the tracks are traditional Irish jigs and reels, but Bergin's dynamic style and astounding technical mastery of the instrument set an entirely new standard to which most if not all players of the tin whistle now aspire. Each track features either solo work by Bergin, or Bergin accompanied by a bouzouki and/or a bodhran (the traditional Irish drum) or bones (that's right, rib bones used as highly distinctive percussion instruments). For those masochistic whistle players who wish to try to play along, the liner notes include the key of the whistle she plays on each track. I cant recommend any one track over another, they are all my favorites...and thanks to the wonders of Amazon technolgy you can hear samples using the links above. The music speaks for itself. It is also interesting to note that most of the whistles used on this album are Generations whistles, common whistles obtainable at music stores for less than $15.00. It is her skill that makes them sound like a million bucks.

A Tin Whistle Masterpiece- Every note is the "Real Ireland"!:
If you love Traditional Irish Music and particularly the sound of the tin whistle played by a true master of that instrument, then you must treat yourself to a copy of this extraordinary CD. My love for Ireland (especially the west coast of Eire) has absolutely no bounds, and I have been fortunate to spend more than 16 months total traveling throughout the country during 14 visits. Mary Bergin's tin whistle music always takes me back to the magical places and special times that I have spent in Ireland. She captures the essence of the spirit and beauty of Ireland in every note she plays. I own about 150 CD's and cassettes of Traditional Irish Music by the finest musicians and singers. This CD by Mary Bergin will always be one of the most special additions to my collection. Do yourself a big favor and acquire a copy of this music. It is guaranteed to fill your home with the sounds of the spirit of Ireland!

• Medley: Ríl Gan Ainm/Cinnte le Dia Ah Surely/The Union Reel
• Medley: Iníon Mhic Sheáin Miss Johnson's/Mike Russell's
• Medley: Tom Billy's/The Langstern Pony
• Medley: Seán Reid's/The Drunken Landlady
• Medley: Liam O Raghallaigh
• Medley: Bean Uí Chroidheáin Mrs. Crehan's/Gearóid Ó Comáin Gerry ...
• Medley: Port Seán Tiobrad Árann/Rothaí an Tsaiol the Wheels of the Wor
• Medley: Bláth Na Sméire Duibhe (the Blackberry Blossom)/Maud Miller/Mo
• Medley: Garraí Na Bhfeileoig/Miss Galvin
• Medley: an Bhean AR an Oileán the Lady on the Island/Ríl Na Ceolchoirm
• Medley: Mo Mhuirnîn Bán
• Medley: Mick Hand's/The Reel of Mullinavat
• Medley: Port Mhuineacháin (the Monaghan Jig)/Nóra Crîonna
• Medley: Tá Citî AR Shiúil Ag Crú Léi Kitty Done a Milking/Scléip Na Ho