When I listen to Ryan Young I am always reminded of the old folktales, where a fiddler appears out of the blue and enchants a king, or some other audience, who then are inclined to follow that fiddler wherever he leads. I think Ryan has this same mesmerising power ...but he only leads us to good places, to which we then want to never leave. His bowing in particular creates such a surprising vocabulary within the tunes. And Jenn is a perfect accompaniest who knows that less is often more in cases like this. Her delicate touch is superb.
I was there too - one of the most memorable and moving performances I have ever seen. I loved the way both Jenn and Ryan beamed at the audience after this, as if not quite believing the response.
Bloody hell, Martin Hayes must have been slightly nervous coming on after that opening! Your styles are very similar and both wonderfully executed - not a note out of place. If I'd been told to listen to this blindfolded I would have thought of Martin and Dennis.
When I listen to Ryan Young I am always reminded of the old folktales, where a fiddler appears out of the blue and enchants a king, or some other audience, who then are inclined to follow that fiddler wherever he leads. I think Ryan has this same mesmerising power ...but he only leads us to good places, to which we then want to never leave. His bowing in particular creates such a surprising vocabulary within the tunes. And Jenn is a perfect accompaniest who knows that less is often more in cases like this. Her delicate touch is superb.
This is the kind of Celtic Connections we miss.
It was a privilege to be in the audience that night. The applause at the end of the set went on nearly as long as the set itself!
Wonderful playing such incredible depth of feeling You are such a gifted and unique musician Thank you
I was there too - one of the most memorable and moving performances I have ever seen. I loved the way both Jenn and Ryan beamed at the audience after this, as if not quite believing the response.
Fantastic.
Enjoyed a great performance tonight from these two in Glasgow. Celtic Connections. Ryan, you are something special.
Magic stuff
Fantastic wee man looking forward to yer Celtic Connection gig.
Brilliant stuff. Love it.
Bloody hell, Martin Hayes must have been slightly nervous coming on after that opening! Your styles are very similar and both wonderfully executed - not a note out of place. If I'd been told to listen to this blindfolded I would have thought of Martin and Dennis.
Stunning!
Jebus they are fantastic.
Hi Ryan 😊👋 do you know the chords of the guitar and can you hand it out for an interested guitarplayer ? Greetings from switzerland