Brandon is the epitomy of every aspiring accordion player around. His super smooth style of playing makes it look effortless to the uninitiated. As well as that he is also a talented country singer and a very genuine guy.
Punching above his weight? Never. Punching with the best? Definitely. Well done Brandon, I'm old enough to have had the pleasure of hearing many of the Greats and good pals of my old Dad who played button box learned from his youthful days in the Bothy, never to the standard of yourself, Jim Blue, Powrie and the rest, but he sure entertained "The Bothy Cat".
These great Scottish accordionists and their talented band sure know their stuff and play these beautiful reels in unison together with clarity and finesse.
Excellent playing. Reminds me of the happy times we had at the Saturday night dances in the Embo village hall in the 1950s. When the boys were not dancing they were either fighting or stopping fights! But the bobbies rarely intervened and just kept their place at the door. Those were the days.
Wonderful and enjoyable.....I often had an argument about the use of all four fingers whilst playing the button key box. I was also told in no uncertain terms by many players, admittedly mostly two row players, that using three fingers was sufficient and that there was no need to use the little finger..Well trying playing like Brandon McPhee without the use of the 'pinky'...
Yes,yes again...SUPERB playing these fast reels,truly!!! But Shand seldom did play this good stuff.Shand did not want to show his hidden virtuosity,cos he had quite another message for the world!
Great playing here...compliments,but it's NOTHING to do with the real Shand' message. Do not let fooling you,..public cattle!!! Its pure commercial deception.Sorry,but please WAKE UP!!!! Great player our Brandon,but we should not be commercially misused.And...Brandon really doesn't need a thing of this,of which he's aware..He will find his own way,...without misusing the name of Shand,that is.SO...please...stop this.
I see six people who can't appreciate accordion playing at it's finest ! That is one very talented young man who is making quite a name for himself in the music world ! Excellent performance !
you & your dad are really good on the accordion I would like to play the accordion I've never played the accordion but would like to learn and what part of Scotland are you from Brian Greemup this is not how my name is spelt it is spelt BRIAN GREENUP
Brandon such a talent make the accordian talk thank you so much from all in dublin
I have also loved Scottish music, and when played in this way, it is quite fascinating to listen to!
Brandon is the epitomy of every aspiring accordion player around. His super smooth style of playing makes it look effortless to the uninitiated. As well as that he is also a talented country singer and a very genuine guy.
*You people out there may not be aware but it is the Australian Prime minister playing the other Accordion.........I think*
Just lovely
I've just found this. Absolutely feckin brilliant! Beautiful tune, excellent playing!
When you have an amazing talent such as this it really has to be displayed and Brandon certainly has it - cosmic finger playing.....
The most talented 3-Row player I've ever heard. What a genius.
*Who me Mr Bean, no I only play the Clarinet, but I am teaching Tamsin to play the Piano*
Love listening to this amazing an talented young man
What talent Brandon has those fingers are lightning...... hope he has them insured
Punching above his weight? Never. Punching with the best? Definitely.
Well done Brandon, I'm old enough to have had the pleasure of hearing many of the Greats and good pals of my old Dad who played button box learned from his youthful days in the Bothy, never to the standard of yourself, Jim Blue, Powrie and the rest, but he sure entertained "The Bothy Cat".
Love Brendan playing and singing
just so relaxed and a true master , i so enjoy listening to Brandon. what a talented young man! x
Absolutely brilliant NZ
Jim McKie NZ.
Just seen a video of 12 year old. Brandon, then found this. What a lovley boy turned into a fine young man with AWESOME playing skills
These great Scottish accordionists and their talented band sure know their stuff and play these beautiful reels in unison together with clarity and finesse.
Just great a génois
Top playing and top band with great 2nd accordionist.
John Colville h
Amazing accordion player and singer wonderful entertainer
Of the very highest quality and skill what a talent.Thank you.
A natural. Just superb.
Mind-blowing performance! The ease and speed this guy works with on both treble and bass must be seen to be believed
Excellent playing. Reminds me of the happy times we had at the Saturday night dances in the Embo village hall in the 1950s. When the boys were not dancing they were either fighting or stopping fights! But the bobbies rarely intervened and just kept their place at the door. Those were the days.
A Starr in the making
I wish Brandon would post more videos like this would love to hear some pipe marches tunes like the pap of Glencoe and the pipers bonnet.
wonderful to watch and listen too, my late dad was a good player, I would have loved him to have heard Brandon, this young man is simply the best!
Will Starr springs to mind! Great playing in the Starr style
Fantastic ! Excellent music and of course musicians.
I never thought I would utter the following words (imported from the USA): LET'S GO BRANDON.
Amazing talent Brandon and your band too.
Just Brilliant..Fantastic presentation..What a talent!
Wonderful and enjoyable.....I often had an argument about the use of all four fingers whilst playing the button key box. I was also told in no uncertain terms by many players, admittedly mostly two row players, that using three fingers was sufficient and that there was no need to use the little finger..Well trying playing like Brandon McPhee without the use of the 'pinky'...
Beautiful playing👏👏👏
Yes,yes again...SUPERB playing these fast reels,truly!!! But Shand seldom did play this good stuff.Shand did not want to show his hidden virtuosity,cos he had quite another message for the world!
Beautifully executed Reels Brandon & plenty of Military Flavour there.
Sheer sensation What a young genius Magical flair
Good stuff, your precision is extremely impressive and inspires me to play better
from one traveller. to another you are something boy talent no end lol
He is simply the best what a player I'm 84 and he is my young hero
What a nice set of reels
Fantastic range of tunes played to perfection such a joy to listen to- the best of Scottish!
Well done group
Brilliant. If Manson Grant is your mentor, you will go to the top!
Aye he is wearing a kilt, very nimble fingers on the button keyed accordion ,nifty tunes !!!
Sheer delight pure genius Something else
Amazing playing Brandon.
Magic box player!
If there is such a thing as reincarnation then this must be the spirit of Jimmy Shand, and he's been practicing while he's been away too.
Great playing here...compliments,but it's NOTHING to do with the real Shand' message. Do not let fooling you,..public cattle!!! Its pure commercial deception.Sorry,but please WAKE UP!!!! Great player our Brandon,but we should not be commercially misused.And...Brandon really doesn't need a thing of this,of which he's aware..He will find his own way,...without misusing the name of Shand,that is.SO...please...stop this.
Just as goos as Jimmy Shand …love his playing
Definitely shades of Will Starr here. Good on you Brendan.
I see six people who can't appreciate accordion playing at it's finest !
That is one very talented young man who is making quite a name for himself in the music world ! Excellent performance !
Tony, and now 26, can you believe it !!!
*Tony it is now up to 28 people*
Brilliant
Brilliant Brandon!
Amazing playing!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 🎼🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶 🔥🔥 love his dancing while playing lol 🔥🕺
love this young fellow and his band
Incredible talent 👏
Excellent best player ever!
Who is the second accordion player please?
Hi Clive, Alastair Macdonald. Many thanks.
Mind blowing
He is amazingly good - reminds me of Bill Powrie
You are a wizard !!
Great stuff lads, keep it up.
Excellent button key accordion musician
amazing
fantastic , Castletown's finest.
bravo !:!!!!
Just remember all the tunes are stored in his head no music sheet .just like Jimmy Shand
A Wicker !
You are the 2nd. coming !!!
Brandon Roberta's Reel is amazing how the heck do you move your fingers so fast? Mesmerising!
Oh My Goodness
Play this continually
great accordion player
you & your dad are really good on the accordion I would like to play the accordion I've never played the accordion but would like to learn and what part of Scotland are you from Brian Greemup this is not how my name is spelt it is spelt BRIAN GREENUP
He came to my school
It shows,how you can play the 3 row Morino. Absolutely great,this!.BUTTT....it has NOTHING to do with the Shand Spirit!!!
Hatte mir gut gefallen
Heee,Sie sind als Deutscher auch interessiert in Scottish Dance Music. Gratuliere vielmals,Kumpel!!! Shand hatte die Welt geschafft!!
He doesnt half pound those keys
this is Scottish music at its unique and level expertise and enterprising skill.
Will star would be proud of u Brandon you are.e brilliant
cool😣😣😣
I played with MANSON GRANT piano and ROBERT CAMERON man moons ago Muldoon
Hi Gerry been a long time since we saw you - hope all is well with yourself
Thanks Guys good to be in contact Muldoon
Are you still having a tune yourself?
Yes still getting away with it!!!!
Brandon is great but listen to the backing.
I hope you will take over from jimmy shand and find someone thats worthy of taking g over from the Alexander brothers
WICKED!
Beautifully executed Reels Brandon & plenty of Military Flavour there.