CONTENTS :
# 1. (Teaghlach) :- Ríl Uí Ruairc, (O’Rourke’s), An Leaba Uisce, (The Waterbed), An Chapóg Ghruaigeach, (The Hairy Dogleaf)
# 2. (NeffBros) :- Séamus Ó Broin, (James Burns), Crosaire Uí Chlumháin, (Coleman’s Cross), Port Chathail Mhic Dhomhnaill, (Cathal McConnell’s)
# 3. (NeffBros) :- Cantiga da Cañiza, (Ballad of “Cañiza”{a town in Galicia}), An Peidhleacán, (The Butterfly)
# 4. (Flaithrí) :- Cornphíopa Dhonnacha Uí Bhriain, (Dinny O’Brien’s), Rogha an Ardcheannfairt Ó Néill, (Chief O’ Neill’s Favourite)
# 5. (Teaghlach) :- An tSíor-Ghaoith, (The Eternal Wind) Flaithrí, Radharc an Iolair, (The Eagle’s View) Eoghan, An Choill Dharach Chiúin, (The Oak Wood Silent) Eoghan
# 6. (NeffBros) :- Máirseáil, (March), “Laridée”
# 7. (NeffBros) :- Páidí Spóirtiúl, (Sporting Paddy), Ríl Mháirtín Uí Ghaoithin, (Martin Wynn’s), Slán le hÉirinn, (Farewell to Erin)
# 8. (Eoghan) :- Caoineadh Uí Néill, (A Keening for O’Neill)
# 9. (NeffBros) :- Port Uí Riain, (Ryan’s Jig), Port Siney, (Siney’s jig), Seán Ó Duibhir, (John O’Dwyer)
# 10. (NeffBros) :- Fiach na Bóinne, (The Boyne Hunt), Scaip na Cleití, (Toss the Feathers), Tigh an tSealgaire, (The Hunter’s House), Leac na Cuimhne, (The Flagstone of Memories)
# 11. (Flaithrí) :- An Seans Deireanach, (The Last Chance)
# 12. (Eoghan) :- Caiseal Sterling, (Castle Sterling), Mairéad Camshrón, (Maggie Cameron), Cosán Gairbhéalach, (The Gravel Walk), Sicíní Shinéid, (Jennie’s Chickens)
# 13. (Teaghlach) :- Amuigh ar an bhFarraige, (Over the Ocean), Gan Ainm, (unknown), An Chailleach ag an gCuinneog, (The Hag at the Churn)

Paul Dromey in his Folk File column reported “... "Soundpost and Bridle", Flaithrí and Eoghan Neff's debut album is an absolute revelation, a sparkling collection of beautifully-chosen dance tunes and airs played with an assuredness and maturity well beyond their years. The empathic tightness and sheer heart in their renditions of timeless dance tunes is an absolute joy. But, for my money, their playing of slow airs is the highlight of this exceptionally fine album. It is often said that slow airs cannot be played properly by the young but Flaithrí and Eoghan give the lie to that notion. Eoghan's "Caoineadh Uí Neill" and Flaithrí's Breton air "An Seans Deireanach" incorporate all the pathos and soulful loneliness one could wish for ...” Evening Echo.

As Flaithrí and Eoghan explained their tradition in Soundpost and Bridle : “Musicians of traditional Irish music are bearers of a living heritage which passes temporarily into their guardianship. Each generation in turn influences this heritage, without them our music would not have survived. While listening, let us appreciate past generations’ gift to us.”

COMPOSITION :
Track 5 of their début album is composed by Flaithrí & Eoghan. The title of Flaithrí’s piece in this set is An tSíor-Ghaoith, (The Eternal Wind). The titles of Eoghan’s two pieces in the set are Radharc an Iolair, (The Eagle's View) and  An Choill Dharach Chiúin, (The Oak Wood Silent).

This set is dedicated to the Choctaw Nation and the victims of Ireland’s “Great Famine”. In 1831 the Choctaw Indians were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands in Mississippi to Oklahoma, this sad journey is known as “The Trail of Tears”. They suffered many thousands of deaths, but yet only 16 years after their removal, these noble-minded Choctaws raised money from their meagre resources to help the starving of a far away land during their Great Famine.

“... for me, of particular interest, track 5 featuring three jigs penned by Flaithrí and Eoghan which are dedicated to the Choctaw People of North America ...” The Scottish & Irish Traditional Celtic Music Store, Scotland, Ronnie Simpson.

“... two tunes composed by Eoghan Neff, whose theme and instrumentals evoke the ancient religion of both Native American and Celt ...” Celtic Beat, Art Ketchen, USA. “... this itself is a precious original composition and worth the purchase ...” Hornpipe Magazine, USA, Thomas Miner.

Points of interest :
Title : Soundpost and Bridle
Own label : Teaghlach (T001)
Artists:
(Flaithrí) . solo pipes (Eoghan) . solo fiddle (NeffBros) . duet of pipes and fiddle (Teaghlach) . group of Flaithrí (uilleann pipes, whistles, keyboard), Eoghan (fiddle, keyboard), Muireann (bodhrán, various percussion), Éibhear (mandola)
The Neff Brothers
Playing time: 48’.02”
Artwork and graphics by Éibhear Neff
Guest musicians : Éibhear Neff, Muireann Neff.