I've had a fair few conversations about this topic in lessons and in other social media(s) that I'm involved with and I thought that a more thorough breakdown of the concept of groove, feel, and lift was in order. I'm playing Irish flute and tin whistle here but the idea should translate to other instruments just fine.

A few of the many versions of this tune, all worth a listen:
The Gloaming:    • The Rolling Wave (Live)  
Michael McGoldrick/John McSherry:    • Rolling Waves  
Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh:    • Rolling wave, jig / Caoimhín Ó Raghal...  

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