Videos

The Great Selkie

The Great Selkie - from the "As The Crow Flies" CD

Come by the Hills - Live: Living Tradition Concert Series

"Come By the Hills" trad. Recorded at the Living Tradition Concert in Anaheim, April 2014.

Photos from Ireland, England, Santa Cruz, Los Angeles & Cool, CA, by Aedan.

5 Minute Meditation

This 5 minute video is to help you lower your blood pressure, slow your heart rate, and increase your body awareness. The relationship between musical rhythm and our body rhythm is significant. In addition to the obvious health benefits of lower blood pressure and heart rate, as our body rhythms go down, our learning ability, mental functioning and memory is increased. Also, the more familiar you become with calm inner feelings, the more calm and controlled you become in all aspects of your life.

Before you start this video, take your heart rate and record it. Turn off all phones and any devices that may interrupt you. When you have finished the video, take your heart rate again and compare it with your starting heart rate.

If you choose, have a journal or notebook and pen ready to write down any impressions or thoughts you may have during or after the video. The physical act of writing down your thoughts and/or feelings may give you deeper insight into your experience.

Heartbeat Meditation filmed and edited by Jeanette DuBois of Escape Films.www.EscapeFilms.com

Caravan - LACC Concert Series

Aedan performing the traditional Afghan tune "Caravan".
This was Aedan's third time as a guest artist for the Los Angeles Community College Music Department's Concert Series.

Archibald MacDonnell of Keppoch - LA Scottish Fiddlers Spring Concert

The Los Angeles Scottish Fiddlers' spring concert 2012. Aedan opening the song "Archibald MacDonnell of Keppoch" with a harp solo, arranged by Aedan. Interestingly, in Aedan's geneology, there is an A. MacDonnell listed as an ancestor from the late 1600's.

Red is the Rose - As the Crow Flies CD

Red is the Rose from the "As the Crow Flies" CD
Vocals and concertina: Aedan MacDonnell
Guitar: Lisa Burns
Engineered, Recorded & Mastered by Nigel Green
Produced by Aedan MacDonnell and Nigel Green

Blind Mary - Living Tradition Concert

"Blind Mary" written by blind Irish harper Turloch O'Carolan (1670-1738).
Performed live at the Living Traditions Concert Series in Anaheim, April 2014

Raven's Flight

"Raven's Flight" from the "As the Crow Flies" CD
Written by Aedan MacDonnell

Crested Hens

Crested Hens - a French dance tune with Aedan MacDonnell (Celtic harp) and Paul Ferme (fiddle).
From the July 23, 2015 on-line concert. Paul was visiting from France. Sadly he has returned to his homeland. More videos from the concert can be found on YouTube.

And For Some Fun

In addition to harp, accordion and keyboards, Aedan also step dances. Here's a clip of a little dance that won her 1st place at the 56th Annual Topanga Banjo & Fiddle Contest.