I had the pleasure of having Tony as my primary school teacher in Clareville Road in Dublin for many a memorable year. He taught like he plays music, with passion, and he made every subject interesting. He also brought Luke Kelly and Barney McKenna (on separate occasions) in to the classroom to play for us, they were mega stars in the day, but were as ordinary as the rest of us, and like Tony played with passion. I remember Luke sang "The peat bog soldiers" a song I had never heard before but will now never forget as a result of that day. Many thanks Tony, I have never had another teacher like you and I guess I never will again. Pat Byrne
Brought back memories of that part of Dublin, the 'pepper cannister' was well known in my days in Dublin.....The 'cottages' where Tony lives is also very well known to me too, I had a good friend living just a few doors down from his house! A lovely chap, brilliant accordion player too!
A fantastic video! I've always considered Tony Mc Mahon the real deal when it comes to Irish music. He has what they call the X factor. It's hard to descibe but you know it when you hear it. Joe Cooley had the X factor. I heard him play at a house party in the 1970s in San Francisco. His sound was ancient, mystical and powerful and on top of that a lovely man. Tony's sound has the same qualities. You get chills!
always retains incredible enthusiasm for irish trad music. only accordion player to vary the tone, speed and volume on tunes, as seamus ennis once said, a bit like martin hayes and the only accordion player to concentrate on slow airs, with beautiful bass. others have tried but no body plays the airs like tony. those recordings with tony and noel hill, using dancers and appreciative audience, stand out as the liveliest trad recordings ever. legend.
Tony Mc'Mahon had a totally different sound on the accordian. There are not many people playing in his style these days. He had a different way of playing, that has rarely been imitated. I find it strange that he didn't record a lot. However, he has left a great selection of music in the r.t.e archives.
+Theroaringlion The one that starts at 1:35 is The Lark in the Morning - not the jig most often known by that name, but a cousin of it, or a different setting if you like. thesession.org/tunes/2060
The native Dubliner's call that funny looking round construction in the middle of the road at the beginning when Tony is cycling along, the 'Pepper cannister'.......I won't explain why it's infamous in Dublin....lol...
I had the pleasure of having Tony as my primary school teacher in Clareville Road in Dublin for many a memorable year. He taught like he plays music, with passion, and he made every subject interesting.
He also brought Luke Kelly and Barney McKenna (on separate occasions) in to the classroom to play for us, they were mega stars in the day, but were as ordinary as the rest of us, and like Tony played with passion. I remember Luke sang "The peat bog soldiers" a song I had never heard before but will now never forget as a result of that day.
Many thanks Tony, I have never had another teacher like you and I guess I never will again.
Pat Byrne
OK. ☕.
That's what it sounds like when your music comes from the heart instead of the head.
Another beautiful number! Thank you for sharing this music!
Brought back memories of that part of Dublin, the 'pepper cannister' was well known in my days in Dublin.....The 'cottages' where Tony lives is also very well known to me too, I had a good friend living just a few doors down from his house! A lovely chap, brilliant accordion player too!
A fantastic video! I've always considered Tony Mc Mahon the real deal when it comes to Irish music. He has what they call the X factor. It's hard to descibe but you know it when you hear it. Joe Cooley had the X factor. I heard him play at a house party in the 1970s in San Francisco. His sound was ancient, mystical and powerful and on top of that a lovely man. Tony's sound has the same qualities. You get chills!
My love is in America ...what a tune in his hands before tempo and noise became the fashion!
I love this film, real music
Tony, I love your music!
always retains incredible enthusiasm for irish trad music. only accordion player to vary the tone, speed and volume on tunes, as seamus ennis once said, a bit like martin hayes and the only accordion player to concentrate on slow airs, with beautiful bass. others have tried but no body plays the airs like tony. those recordings with tony and noel hill, using dancers and appreciative audience, stand out as the liveliest trad recordings ever. legend.
Tony Mc'Mahon had a totally different sound on the accordian. There are not many people playing in his style these days. He had a different way of playing, that has rarely been imitated. I find it strange that he didn't record a lot. However, he has left a great selection of music in the r.t.e archives.
deckydoodledandy Sorry, I haven't a clue. Maybe someone else on here could answer your question> I love the music but I am not well up on detail.
Liam Mc Keogh Its called Hardimans fancy
+Theroaringlion The one that starts at 1:35 is The Lark in the Morning - not the jig most often known by that name, but a cousin of it, or a different setting if you like. thesession.org/tunes/2060
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Noté.
7:39 An Buachaillin Ban - very nice rendition. I just listened to the Niall & Cillian Vallely version of this two videos ago! What are the chances.
Wonderful
Wonderful! Does anyone know the tune Caoimhin O'Raghallaigh plays about 23 mins in?
Ah! Didn't expect me? Good.
mighty music
2024. Revenge... 🎂. Champagne 🍾🥂.
The native Dubliner's call that funny looking round construction in the middle of the road at the beginning when Tony is cycling along, the 'Pepper cannister'.......I won't explain why it's infamous in Dublin....lol...
Rest in peace Tony
Chapter?
Tony brilliant & with Steve brillianter lol😂