The Celtic theme gives me an excuse to re-post this video by glamrockdj of the incredible, phenomenal and awesome Albannach, playing at David R. Ross' Wedding in March 2007. Originally posted in The Sessions.
Let the video download fully and then click replay, make sure that all the neighbours have prior warning about the impending noise level, turn the speaker volume up and stand well back! In my opinion this is not a sound to be enjoyed through headphones.
I was looking for a video to give a feel for the atmosphere surrounding the Edinburgh Festival and came across this fantastic clip from lurkyblix of Clann an Drumma at last year's festival, giving an open air performance just off Princes Street. Absolutely awesome sound. The video comes complete with a lady who is so engrossed in the music that she parks herself straight in front of the camera, and a nice little shot of a youngster dancing in the street.
Apparently the band split and four of them formed a new group called Albannach, with two new percussionists. They are phenomenal and I will be posting a video of them on The Sessions.
