The dancing, the choreography, the variety of Riverdance is awesome but the incredible music this group produces is the glue that holds it all together and can bring tears to your eyes. Every dancer and musician must be exhausted after each performance!
This tune always makes me smile and weep , slightly, in pure joy. Always helped me with thinking and doing math when I needed to balance brain. I Love it so much for other reasons as well, but always jazzed me up, just love it. Man that percussionist is amazing. Heck, all of them are so amazing, what a feast for the senses, and the thoughts and memories, even if we don't understand how the music makes the scene in your mind words even not understood are still magic. Language is magic.
I must say, I so love to hear this great music from way back in time. Such great memories of hearing of Riverdance for the first time in the 90s. Such great talent for all to enjoy for ever !!!
Wow, these are big shoes for future performers of this tune/piece… I know there have obviously been numerous other iterations, versions and Riverdance band members since the 90’s… but the dynamic between Eileen and the rest of the band, notably the percussionist, set the standard! It came so easily, mainly because Eileen is like this in her own career, regardless! Bouncing around, so much energy, using Wah-Wah pedals, all kinds of wireless electronics-which is normal nowadays, but was pretty avant-garde for an Irish fiddler in the 1990s. This is why she’s called the Hendrix of fiddle, not only her improvisational skills, but just altering the sound, making it sound like a guitar.
Same. She was featured a lot in Riverdance, rightfully so, and it helped that she was already a solo star in her own right by that point! She must’ve been on her third or fourth solo album by the time Riverdance came. Plus, she was an original, New York-born member of Cherish the Ladies, with Joanie Madden, Mary Coogan, Winnie Horan, and all the rest of them…
First time I discovered Riverdance - and what a fantastic show all together Dance, duets, violin solo - I was breath taken, newer seen or heard a better performance ever ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I remember seeing this live and the sound was just so sweet that it sent CHILLS down your spine and made your eyes water. When old Greek myth talked about how Orpheus's music could make gods weep, surely they meant something like this.
Nobody is better than the queen of electric fiddle, Eileen Ivers. I haven’t been hugely impressed with any of the “modern” musicians in Riverdance; they seem far too classically-trained. Mainly the fiddlers. They’re more like violinists “branching out” and trying Irish music. Obviously, I can’t speak for them all. And nothing is wrong with being classical, but can you “swing” like Eileen? Not even like Eileen, can they swing the way Irish music is supposed to? Eileen has classical training, and here and there it is evident, but in general she’s a fiddler- it’s all about the rhythm, the feeling and the sound.. and the subtle variations, which, in recent iterations of the show, have appeared rather “stiff”…@@johnskelton1117
I have always been able to listen to this on repeat for several hours..... it feels so good in the mind, the ear, the brain, the soul..... is so wonderful.
The beginning makes me think of the sunrise, and birds starting to sing and wake us.... then the day goes on, and we see the wonder of the world, the pure beauty of it, and then we have interactions and work and relaxation, and wonder in our own reflections in each other's eyes. beatiful, and then we dance...... hehehe.
Percussionist was amazing and so was the violinist those to know how to play music I’m telling in the percussionist he well respected in the New York protections under Bill Reiner’s music .
4:04 When he blasts the timpani, not only is the bassist scared, but he and the drummer waves the percussionist off in the exact same way, PERFECTLY synchronised. Insane!
Hi there! Does anyone have a clip, when is she playing on the same show, but like "dueling violins", mean in collaboration with another violin. I definitely remember such a video. The main my interest was not in her performance, but more in playing lead guitar (more likely the same blue colored as her violin), playing in hard-progressive-rock-style. Thank you in advance, Regards, NPeganov.
@@Rjbaker83 Cannot agree, at least, totally ! I definitely remember, that there was an electric guitar as an opposing instrument. Most probably the same blue colored.
@@Garage101101 not in this show. Lord of the dance has dueling violins, but not with Eileen Ivers. The only ones with her kind of “dueling” is these 2 songs. ua-cam.com/video/SUSXmGjWfBg/v-deo.html And ua-cam.com/video/WMD_f02gelM/v-deo.html
The dancing, the choreography, the variety of Riverdance is awesome but the incredible music this group produces is the glue that holds it all together and can bring tears to your eyes. Every dancer and musician must be exhausted after each performance!
The best version of Slip Into Spring by far. So much more energy then those that came afterwards.
The 2020 version has overtaken this version now...The young lady violinist is just superb!
100%
This tune always makes me smile and weep , slightly, in pure joy. Always helped me with thinking and doing math when I needed to balance brain. I Love it so much for other reasons as well, but always jazzed me up, just love it. Man that percussionist is amazing. Heck, all of them are so amazing, what a feast for the senses, and the thoughts and memories, even if we don't understand how the music makes the scene in your mind words even not understood are still magic. Language is magic.
Well said. There's just something about this piece of music.
I must say, I so love to hear this great music from way back in time. Such great memories of hearing of Riverdance for the first time in the 90s. Such great talent for all to enjoy for ever !!!
Wow, these are big shoes for future performers of this tune/piece… I know there have obviously been numerous other iterations, versions and Riverdance band members since the 90’s… but the dynamic between Eileen and the rest of the band, notably the percussionist, set the standard! It came so easily, mainly because Eileen is like this in her own career, regardless! Bouncing around, so much energy, using Wah-Wah pedals, all kinds of wireless electronics-which is normal nowadays, but was pretty avant-garde for an Irish fiddler in the 1990s. This is why she’s called the Hendrix of fiddle, not only her improvisational skills, but just altering the sound, making it sound like a guitar.
This solo (and the rest of Eileen's solos in this show) are the whole reason I decided to learn to play the violin :)
Same. She was featured a lot in Riverdance, rightfully so, and it helped that she was already a solo star in her own right by that point! She must’ve been on her third or fourth solo album by the time Riverdance came. Plus, she was an original, New York-born member of Cherish the Ladies, with Joanie Madden, Mary Coogan, Winnie Horan, and all the rest of them…
First time I discovered Riverdance - and what a fantastic show all together Dance, duets, violin solo - I was breath taken, newer seen or heard a better performance ever ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I remember seeing this live and the sound was just so sweet that it sent CHILLS down your spine and made your eyes water. When old Greek myth talked about how Orpheus's music could make gods weep, surely they meant something like this.
That lady with the violin is what got me to play the violin when I was 8. She is awesome💚 this whole song is💚💚💚
The young lady on the 25th Gala performance is far better. She is just a superb violist!
@@johnskelton1117 Sorry but the lady here is far superior in every way
Nobody is better than the queen of electric fiddle, Eileen Ivers. I haven’t been hugely impressed with any of the “modern” musicians in Riverdance; they seem far too classically-trained. Mainly the fiddlers. They’re more like violinists “branching out” and trying Irish music. Obviously, I can’t speak for them all. And nothing is wrong with being classical, but can you “swing” like Eileen? Not even like Eileen, can they swing the way Irish music is supposed to? Eileen has classical training, and here and there it is evident, but in general she’s a fiddler- it’s all about the rhythm, the feeling and the sound.. and the subtle variations, which, in recent iterations of the show, have appeared rather “stiff”…@@johnskelton1117
Best fiddle player in history folks....WOOO🙌👏👏👏👏
The young lady on the 25th Gala performance is far better! She has serious talent as do all the musicians on that recording!
@@johnskelton1117 Sorry but no one beats the lady in this video, Eileen Ivers
@@RJA_World Yep Eileen Ivers for the win!
I have always been able to listen to this on repeat for several hours..... it feels so good in the mind, the ear, the brain, the soul..... is so wonderful.
this piece of music (up to the violin solo) makes me so happy
And then...?
I like Eileen Ivers playing her blue Barcus Berry Acoustic Electric Violin with the wah wah pedal
I LOVE that she has blue Docs to match her fiddle ❤️❤️❤️
The beginning makes me think of the sunrise, and birds starting to sing and wake us.... then the day goes on, and we see the wonder of the world, the pure beauty of it, and then we have interactions and work and relaxation, and wonder in our own reflections in each other's eyes. beatiful, and then we dance...... hehehe.
0:27 - priceless expression :)
I really like this song it makes me happy
If Bugatti did drumkits......
Excellent performance, take a bow
I taught myself to play this on the flute when I was 14, pure joy 💓🎶
Same! Fiddle and whistle.
Percussionist was amazing and so was the violinist those to know how to play music I’m telling in the percussionist he well respected in the New York protections under Bill Reiner’s music .
What is the percussionist’s name?
4:04 When he blasts the timpani, not only is the bassist scared, but he and the drummer waves the percussionist off in the exact same way, PERFECTLY synchronised. Insane!
Also for the record this is two songs combined, "Slip Into Spring" and "The Harvest" 😊
1996 Live Radio City Hall. Amazing ban so much Energy and personality. anything after them are Doodoo!! unfortunately it’s not the same.
Eileen Ivers is a national treasure :D
So much time looking for it!!! I love it! Thanks for uploading!
Yes the riverdance band dus great music Jacob keppler
I love the accordion part I so badly want a an accordion
Het is en blijft mooi en goed
The band is great
it is so good!
THIS MAKES ME FEEL WET INSIDE!
Eileen Ivers is a wild woman!
First fiddle player who showed me people like her can be rockstars!
I like this :) :) :)
Actually, they play two songs:
0:06 Slip Into The Spring
1:43 The Harvest
In the live show, they simply call the whole piece Slip Into Spring. Or, Slip Into Spring/The Harvest.
1:40
Hi there!
Does anyone have a clip, when is she playing on the same show, but like "dueling violins", mean in collaboration with another violin.
I definitely remember such a video. The main my interest was not in her performance, but more in playing lead guitar (more likely the same blue colored as her violin), playing in hard-progressive-rock-style.
Thank you in advance,
Regards,
NPeganov.
You may be thinking of Lord of the Dance?
Not dueling violins. She does something similar with the saxophonist. It’s the part called trading taps.
@@rrrglynn Hey, thx for the respond, but. Agreed, it could be ether LoTD or FeetOfFlames. But nether of contains this episode on UA-cam :(
@@Rjbaker83 Cannot agree, at least, totally ! I definitely remember, that there was an electric guitar as an opposing instrument. Most probably the same blue colored.
@@Garage101101 not in this show. Lord of the dance has dueling violins, but not with Eileen Ivers. The only ones with her kind of “dueling” is these 2 songs.
ua-cam.com/video/SUSXmGjWfBg/v-deo.html
And
ua-cam.com/video/WMD_f02gelM/v-deo.html
Moo ? Thought u said woo
lol she looks like she is trying to kill that poor violin....
You should see her and her band Immigrant Soul in concert. They are absolutely tremendous!