Thanks for the suggestions.

Let us move up a level. I'm going to provide two links, and I want you to listen to the reels. Try not to look at the video - either minimize it or close your eyes.

The first one will be by an unknown player, it's supposed to be for practicing Irish dance. The second is the sound track of for a flash mob. In my opinion, the first musician is head-and-shoulders above the others. The first is interesting, flowing, far-away and magical. The second (at the airport) is thudding and mechanical.

My question is: what's the good player doing to make the reel come alive?

The links will be in the next post.