Hello,
Does anyone have the note of the whistle intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew?
I could try and play it by hearing but maybe there's an easier way^^
I believe it is possible that Hugo was speaking to those at this site who might have a comment (or three) on that high-priority technique common amongst folk musicians called by some,
I love this great song by a great singer. I hated the O'Connor version of this song probably because I hate the O'Connor version of everything. Waste of space.........my opinion you understand.
The first song of this title was of English origin, sometimes called “Foggy, Foggy Dew”, and is a lamentful ballad of a young lover. It was published on a broadside around 1815, though there are very many versions: Cecil Sharp collected eight versions.[1] Burl Ives, who popularized the song in the United States in the 1940's, claimed that a version dated to colonial America. Ives was once jailed in Mona, Utah, for singing it in public, when authorities deemed it a bawdy song.[1] The tune is a late 18th or early 19th century revision of "When I First Came To Court", licensed in 1689.
When I was a bachelor, I liv'd all alone
I worked at the weaver's trade
And the only, only thing that I ever did wrong
Was to woo a fair young maid...
Apart from the march associated with the 1916 Easter rebellion, and the the English song mentioned by SWFL Fiddler (with a least two different tunes), there is also a waltz of that name. In case anyone's interested, I've just posted the latter in the "tunes" section.
Whistle Intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew
Whistle Intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew
Hello,
Does anyone have the note of the whistle intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew?
I could try and play it by hearing but maybe there's an easier way^^
Thanks!
# Posted on September 12th 2008 by Scarlett
Re: Whistle Intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew
oooooooohhhhhhhhh
Be gentle now.....
# Posted on September 12th 2008 by Hugo Chavez
Re: Whistle Intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew
Why should I be gentle? o.O
# Posted on September 12th 2008 by Scarlett
Re: Whistle Intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew
Scarlett, Ma'am:
I believe it is possible that Hugo was speaking to those at this site who might have a comment (or three) on that high-priority technique common amongst folk musicians called by some,
"Learning It By Ear."
Good luck.
# Posted on September 12th 2008 by Piece
Re: Whistle Intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew
Why?
It is not THAT difficult... in my opinion...
# Posted on September 12th 2008 by Scarlett
Re: Whistle Intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew
So... do it !
# Posted on September 12th 2008 by Henk Bos
Re: Whistle Intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew
Well, it looks like there's no other way...^^
# Posted on September 12th 2008 by Scarlett
Re: Whistle Intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew
There's no Better way ! Good luck
# Posted on September 12th 2008 by Kenny
Re: Whistle Intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew
Never mind the Chieftan's version Scarlett, the one you should listen to and learn is at http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=b605qq7xBzM&feature=related. There will never be another Luke Kelly!
# Posted on September 12th 2008 by Bannerman
Re: Whistle Intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew
I love this great song by a great singer. I hated the O'Connor version of this song probably because I hate the O'Connor version of everything. Waste of space.........my opinion you understand.
# Posted on September 12th 2008 by Free Reed
Re: Whistle Intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew
Ahhh nice link.
I prefer this song of the same name: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0n8k50Sl5w
However the youtube page has it listed as 'when I was a bachelor'.
# Posted on September 12th 2008 by Hugo Chavez
Re: Whistle Intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew
Thanks Hugo, never heard that before, lovely.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foggy_Dew#Foggy.2C_Foggy_Dew
The first song of this title was of English origin, sometimes called “Foggy, Foggy Dew”, and is a lamentful ballad of a young lover. It was published on a broadside around 1815, though there are very many versions: Cecil Sharp collected eight versions.[1] Burl Ives, who popularized the song in the United States in the 1940's, claimed that a version dated to colonial America. Ives was once jailed in Mona, Utah, for singing it in public, when authorities deemed it a bawdy song.[1] The tune is a late 18th or early 19th century revision of "When I First Came To Court", licensed in 1689.
When I was a bachelor, I liv'd all alone
I worked at the weaver's trade
And the only, only thing that I ever did wrong
Was to woo a fair young maid...
# Posted on September 12th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Whistle Intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew
Apart from the march associated with the 1916 Easter rebellion, and the the English song mentioned by SWFL Fiddler (with a least two different tunes), there is also a waltz of that name. In case anyone's interested, I've just posted the latter in the "tunes" section.
# Posted on September 13th 2008 by Mix O'Lydian
Re: Whistle Intro from the Chieftains' Foggy Dew
Brilliant stuff, all around -
Mr. Kelly can really pluck my heartstrings, perhaps because it is the music of my childhood. Much feedback when I hear it!
Thanks for sharing.
Try this, too, I jus caught it on youtube...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTFg_rx1tUY
# Posted on September 13th 2008 by Piece