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26 de nov. de 2021 · Documentary On One: Professor Mel Mercier, Chair of Performing Arts at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at University of Limerick, introduces Peadar Mercier, a documentary portrait...
Peadar Mercier. Joined: 1966 Left: 1976. Peadar, a native of Dublin, did not learn to play the bodhrán until his 40’s. In 1964, The Chieftains appeared on a television show for Ulster Television, David Fallon, who played bodhran on the first album couldn’t take time off his farm to travel with them, and when Paddy realised that they had to ...
Peadar Mercier – bodhrán, bones (1966–1976; died 1991) Seán Keane – fiddle, tin whistle (1968–2002; occasional performances thereafter; died 2023) Derek Bell – Irish harp, keyboard instruments, oboe (1975–2002; died 2002) Ronnie McShane – bones, bodhrán (1975–1976; died 2017) Touring musicians
21 de dic. de 2023 · While Ó Riada originally re-introduced the instrument, it was Irish percussionist extraordinaire Peadar Mercier who took this Irish drum to new heights, using the cipín or beater that is popular today rather than playing in the old style with his hand.
26 de ago. de 2016 · Peadar Mercier. Culture • 26 AUG 16 • 41 Mins. Twenty-five years after the death of Peadar Mercier, his son Mel gathers together the traces of his father’s musical life. Peadar was the...
18 de ene. de 2024 · Peadar Mercier, the first ever professional bodhrán and bones player, captured the pulse of Irish traditional music. 25 years after his death, his son Mel traces his father's unique life story - from his protestant heritage, to world tours with The Chieftains & a 10 year adventure with composer John Cage into the world of ...
9 de sept. de 2016 · Peadar Mercier, the first ever professional bodhrán and bones player, captured the pulse of Irish traditional music. 25 years after his death, his son Mel traces his father's unique life story - from his protestant heritage, to world tours with The Chieftains & a 10 year adventure with composer John Cage into the world of experimental music. (2016)
