Milky Way, The

Reel · 4/4 · D major

The reel known as The Milky Way is a well-established composition in the Irish traditional repertoire written by the renowned flute player and composer Vincent Broderick. Set in four-four meter and the key of D major, the tune features an energetic and flowing rhythmic character well-suited to standard Irish dance accompaniment. While specific historical associations beyond its creation by Broderick are not widely documented, the tune is frequently performed by contemporary traditional musicians in session settings.

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