In contrast to the tune that ache thread, has anyone ever smiled after hearing a particular tune (or version of a tune). Heres a few that done it for me.
Grant's reel (by Finbarr Dwyer), The Funny Reel, Jackie Coleman's, Lord Ramsey and Kitty in the Lane (by Finbarr Dwyer). A few of Finbarr's version had some great dragged out notes (eg Sally Gardens).
Every time I hear the first three notes of "Tommy Coen's" (aka Christmas Eve). Also, the Jolly Tinker, the Longford Tinker (aka Spinster), Mulhaire's # 9, the Kilfenora Set (reels - Connemara Stockings, etc), hmmmm.....I smile a lot when I hear good music!
Tell Her I Am, because it's playing in the background of the Peter Sellars sketch, "Suddenly It's Folk Song", when he's ripping the p*ss out of Irish ceilidh bands. I must add, the Scots and the English get comparable treatment in their turn.
The Hens' March To The Midden; Mulvihill's Hornpipe (I think -one on the Molloy/Peoples/Brady album); and a ridiculous little reel called The Green Gates. All chirpy tunes just about on the right side of naff.
Nicholas - have you heard the Popes (Shane MacGowan's band after he left the Pogues) version of The Hills Of Connemara? It finishes with the best rendition of The Green Gates I've ever heard. I keep trying to emulate it, but failing miserably.
Oh also The Road to Buggleskelly by John Skelton. I added this tune to the requests section so if anyone knows it could they post it please. It is a great tune - first part in A, second in C (although on the album he plays it in Bb and Db)
Rolling in the Ryegrass, done well, has such a charm and simple grace to it I can't help but smile.
Miss Monaghan's is much the same.
And I've got this recording Mick o'Brien and Caoimhin o'Raghallagh playing Woman of the House, live, with such passion and backbeat emphasis that it's absolutely breathtaking. Brings a smile to me heart : )
Tune which make you smile
Tune which make you smile
In contrast to the tune that ache thread, has anyone ever smiled after hearing a particular tune (or version of a tune). Heres a few that done it for me.
Grant's reel (by Finbarr Dwyer), The Funny Reel, Jackie Coleman's, Lord Ramsey and Kitty in the Lane (by Finbarr Dwyer). A few of Finbarr's version had some great dragged out notes (eg Sally Gardens).
# Posted on June 9th 2007 by 52Paddy
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Every time I hear the first three notes of "Tommy Coen's" (aka Christmas Eve). Also, the Jolly Tinker, the Longford Tinker (aka Spinster), Mulhaire's # 9, the Kilfenora Set (reels - Connemara Stockings, etc), hmmmm.....I smile a lot when I hear good music!
# Posted on June 9th 2007 by Ceolagusrince
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anyhthing by gordon duncan
# Posted on June 9th 2007 by kings taxes
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The Nine Points of Roguery, especially the third part going up one octave.
# Posted on June 9th 2007 by kuec
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Bluebell Polka
(see, I told you!)
# Posted on June 9th 2007 by Rudall the time
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me too Danny
"don't sit on my Jimmy Shands"
# Posted on June 9th 2007 by Bren
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The reel "My love is fair and handsome" (also known as "Maude Miller")
# Posted on June 9th 2007 by Miguel L.
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Tell Her I Am, because it's playing in the background of the Peter Sellars sketch, "Suddenly It's Folk Song", when he's ripping the p*ss out of Irish ceilidh bands. I must add, the Scots and the English get comparable treatment in their turn.
# Posted on June 9th 2007 by nicholas
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"me harp! I'll never get to heaven now!"
# Posted on June 9th 2007 by Bren
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The Hens' March To The Midden; Mulvihill's Hornpipe (I think -one on the Molloy/Peoples/Brady album); and a ridiculous little reel called The Green Gates. All chirpy tunes just about on the right side of naff.
# Posted on June 9th 2007 by nicholas
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bren - your comment reminded me of this joke:
http://www.thesession.org/discussions/display/1831/comments#comment32391
# Posted on June 9th 2007 by Rudall the time
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Yes, thanks, I meant Mulqueeny's.
# Posted on June 9th 2007 by nicholas
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Nicholas - have you heard the Popes (Shane MacGowan's band after he left the Pogues) version of The Hills Of Connemara? It finishes with the best rendition of The Green Gates I've ever heard. I keep trying to emulate it, but failing miserably.
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by bc_box_player
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Slieve Notes version of The Durrow. And Andy McGann's fron The Funny Reel with Andy McGann, Joe Burke and Felix Dolan.
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by John Culhane
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Sir Sidney Smith's March - just sheer madness!
Some really lively tunes get me grinning e.g. Fleur De Mandragore
And as king's taxes said - Gordon Duncan!
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by No Cause For Alarm
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Oh also The Road to Buggleskelly by John Skelton. I added this tune to the requests section so if anyone knows it could they post it please. It is a great tune - first part in A, second in C (although on the album he plays it in Bb and Db)
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by No Cause For Alarm
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The Flowing Tide (hornpipe).....
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by ceemonster
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virtually any tune played by kane o'rourke!
impish is n't the word...
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by biggus dave
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Hey, I was going to put the Bluebell Polka in as my suggestion, and *two* of you got there first!
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by Alex Wilding
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John McSherry and Michael McGoldrick's version of Donald Blue on Low F Whistles.
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by Why Bother?
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Rolling in the Ryegrass, done well, has such a charm and simple grace to it I can't help but smile.
Miss Monaghan's is much the same.
And I've got this recording Mick o'Brien and Caoimhin o'Raghallagh playing Woman of the House, live, with such passion and backbeat emphasis that it's absolutely breathtaking. Brings a smile to me heart : )
--DtM
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by Dan the Man
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http://www.custysmusic.com/mall/CustysTraditionalMusicShop/kitty_and_eoin.htm
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by slainte
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Andy McGann's on Eavesdropper.
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by smw
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Thanks Slainte. That's a lovely setting for the Galway Rambler played by Kitty and Eoin.
For me I'd say Devanney's Goat which is a great melody but also has a sense of fun about it.
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by Bannerman
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Athole Highlanders. Of course a bit (?) worn off in certain circles, but still a vital tune.
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by Henk Bos
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Tommy Coen's (Christmas Eve) always gets me going and by the end of the tune, I'm at least grinning.
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by Leiouekairna
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The Hut on Staffen Island. Written by Phil Cunningham, I believe.
This tune always makes me smile.
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by Steve Austin
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Marco's
President Garfield's
Nuff said ....
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by Ottery
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Devanney's Goat played by Noel Hill, mimicking the goat itself. Irish concertina 2.
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by pennhorse
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The Kerry Polka always makes me smile.
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by dannym
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Kitty Hayes always makes me smile. She always enjoys herself when playing. Just seeing her in her element is great. Sweet player too mind!
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by 52Paddy
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At the moment it's Cathal McConnel backed by Willie Johnson. cracking tunes!
# Posted on June 10th 2007 by minijackpot
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Willies polka as played on tommy keanes 'the pipers apron' album makes me smile for some reason. In a good way mind.
I love that tune.
# Posted on June 11th 2007 by session savage
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Out on the Ocean.
# Posted on June 11th 2007 by AlBrown
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Dilin O Deamhas by The Border Collies
# Posted on June 11th 2007 by Buck
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dingle regatta
# Posted on June 13th 2007 by fiddlemax
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Agree Fiddlemax, particularly when everybody hops up (Liverpool Céilí Band style) for the "Hi Ho" bit in the third part!
# Posted on June 13th 2007 by Bannerman