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 Flaithrí's composition 'Partholón' and The Cork Youth Orchestra

"Partholón" : Flaithrí's composition recounts the gripping story of a mythological Sicilian prince in the ancient Irish text, LEBOR GABÁLA ÉRENN (The Book of Invasions). The 9-minute piece will function as a portal to a much larger work in progress for 2010. more Flaithrí will perform with The Cork Youth Orchestra under the direction of Tomás McCarthy, Cork City Hall, April 25th, 2009, 8pm. more
 Amalgamare in Glenstal Abbey with Eoghan and Cyprian
"In early 2006, while completing my Master’s thesis on improvisation, I approached Cyprian to form a practical contribution to my investigation. What followed were three additional meetings in the peaceful and angelic setting of Glenstal Abbey. This disc represents the result of our music-making during that time, with each selected piece presented in its original entirety." Eoghan more
 Flaithrí's new website

"Welcome to my Website. Here, you will find a rich resource of audio technology, auditory perception and music related material." Flaithrí - www.flaithrineff.com - more
 Neff Brothers enjoy the performance
A very enjoyable weekend at the Cork Folk Festival had Flaithrí and Eoghan performing with Brian Hanlon and Ronan Ryan in the Long Valley for a night of great dualing music. The following night it was concert mode in the newly built Ceol Scoil Chorcaí (Cork School of Music) where the performance was with Brian during the Mike McGoldrick concert. more
 A deep understanding of the tradition
When artists are pegged into specific musical categories, all too often they are creatively restrained and not allowed to think outside the box. Not so with Flaithrí and Eoghan Neff who have chosen to saddle up the true Irish tradition and ride over the many artificial constrains imposed on traditional musicians. more
 The sound of tradition
Multi-award winning Neff Brothers grew up in county Cork in a family with a great love for Irish language, music and culture each is now developing their interests in research but still work together in music projects. more
 British Forum for Ethnomusicology Award
Eoghan received the first British Forum for Ethnomusicology Award for the best postgraduate paper presented at the BFE annual conference, hosted by Newcastle University, UK (19-21 April, 2007). Eoghan’s paper was entitled ‘Different Histories: Aural and Literate Representations of Banish Misfortune’, concerning two distinctive readings of Irish music history based upon a critical examination of extant musical scores and sound recordings. more
 Experience and knowledge in both the arts and sciences
Welcome to 4dSonix, your source for original, high-quality music composition, arrangement and sound design for film, animation, the game industry, TV, radio, commercials, theatre, the Web and various other multimedia projects. more
 The family that plays together
"Teaghlach" was the forerunner to "NeffBros". Teaghlach was a family affair with Muireann on concertina and bodhrán, Éibhear on mandola, Flaithrí on Uilleann pipes and whistles, and Eoghan on fiddle. Muireann and Éibhear then encourage their sons to form further musical ensembles. more
 MUSICIANSHIP
“... virtuoso playing from start to finish ...” Irish Times
“... soul-deep mastery of instruments ...” Hotpress
“... stunningly accomplished, exuberant and dynamic ...” ClancysIrishMusic
“... instrumentalists from Ireland nothing short of genius ...” Celtic Beat
“... goldfish-bowl of technique and artistry ...” Sunday Tribune
“... where traditional skill and high art meet ...” Celtic Beat
“... servis par une technique irréprochable ...” Trad Magazine
“... virtuosité ... exceptionnel ... excellent ...” Le Peuple Breton
“... most exceptionally talented and exciting ...” Clancy'sIrishMusicRadio
“... a definite highlight ...” Evening Echo
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 APPROACH TO MUSIC
“... wonderfully innovative arrangement ...” Living Tradition
“... create a complex yet accessible web of sound ...” Irish Music Magazine
“... the innovative edge of the traditional music continuum ...” Irish Examiner
“... willingness to stretch and bend ...” Irish Times
“... blatantly experimental and different ...” Irish Music Magazine
“... look here and see the future ...” Hornpipe
“... an absolute revelation ...” Evening Echo
“... they rock and roll through tunes twisting them inside out and upside down yet replenishing their melodic hearts each time ...” Irish Music Magazine
  view the traditional (experimental) approach
 PERFORMANCE
“... a definite highlight ...” Evening Echo
“... a wildness that infuses tunes with passion ...” Hotpress
“... vibrant and exciting ...” Irish Music Magazine
“... rock-hard unison ...” Muse
“... they are like two parts of the same instrument ...” Irish Examiner
“... maximum degrees of energy and intensity and sensitivity ...” ScottishIrish
“... delving enthusiastically into tunes ...” Hotpress
“... precision and energy ...” GreenManReviews
“... drive and enthusiasm ...” ElectricScotland
“... magical music on the pipes and fiddle ...” Irish Examiner
“... something to revel in - for listener and player alike ...” Irish Times
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 Albums by NeffBros
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"nothing short of genius" more
"where traditional skill and high art meet." more
 LINKS to projects


Flaithrí's Partholón composition


Eoghan's and Cyprian's Amalgamare CD is near completion


Flaithrí's rich resource of audio technology


Flaithrí's 4dSonixproject and website



Eoghan's TradWrap project


Eoghan's radio show


Eoghan's Kora Directory


Éibhear's family tree project


Éibhear's NeffBros on MySpace


Eoghan on MySpace


Flaithrí on MySpace


 Reviews
"they are like two parts of the same instrument— tight, together, yet distinct." more
"a solid ensemble sound with each piece interlocking like a jigsaw to create a complex yet accessible web of sound" more
"there’s something unassailable in the pair’s rock-hard unison" more
"The brothers’ trademark as players is a wildness that infuses even the slowest, most measured tunes with passion, but it never threatens to get out of control" more
"energy and intensity and sensitivity without having to resort to the resources of anything other than their traditional acoustic instruments and their skill and musicianship" more
"visibly tight control as to be a goldfish-bowl of technique and artistry. Solidly traditional" more
"Experimentation carries responsibilities; the Neffs show an awareness of this" more
"their willingness to stretch and bend while they've got the elastic in their pants is something to revel in - for listener and player alike." more
"The brothers Neff display some fearless chops and are not shy of putting it out there" more
 Message
FÁILTE isteach, Welcome.

Tá Flaithrí agus Eoghan ag críochnú a gcuid Doctúireachtaí (PhD) fé láthair agus is mar gheall ar brú ama nach bhfuil siad ag seinnt chomh minic sin.

Flaithrí and Eoghan are finishing their Doctorates (PhD) at the moment and due to time contrains they are not gigging as often now.

Even though they are busy, enquiries for performances, compositions, lectures are welcome.
Flaithrí Neff, Uilleann Piper [BMus, MSc].
Eoghan Neff, Fiddler [BMus, MA].

Trad music with rock 'n' soul

Uilleann Pipes and Fiddle are considered to be the sweetest of duets in Irish traditional music. The two instruments have a very similar sound as the fiddle can tune and adapt to the uilleann pipes. Uilleann Pipes are the pride of Irish Traditional music and the Fiddle is the most expressive.

Sláinte (health to you).

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