I'm glad to say that I have reached the stage where I can't name my favourite tune, there are so many class ones.
Though I will never get tired of playing Lafferty's... or Farewell to Erin or Connaughtman's Rambles, Humours of Lisadell, Bunny's Hat, Sweeney's Buttermilk... damn it I knew I couldn't pick out a favourite
So many of them! But a shortlist would include The Knotted Cord and The Otter's Holt, recorded so effectively by Planxty and Matt Molloy / The Bothy Band respectively. I remember my excitement at learning these tunes early on, and making the breakthrough to being able to play them fluently and up to speed: the (or a) little figure playing in the spotlight on the front of Planxty's first album could now, as it were, be ME...
Ah yes nicholas the Otter's Holt, listen to the version on "Music at Matt Molloy's it's perfectly balanced then followed by another gem "McFadden's Handsome Daughter"
I love the melody that is the basis for the wonderful set of variations that makes up the slow movement of Beethoven's quartet in E flat, Op.127. Or the first subject theme of the opening movement of Mozart's final piano concerto.
I'm fickle as well and I tend to get fixated on whatever I'm learning at the time at the moment its Padraig O'Keefes and The Donegal Lasses. But constant favourites are Banish Misfortune and The Maids of Mount Cisco, also The Holly Bush and Lucy Campbells.
I've jokingly referred to the Tarbolton as my "desert island tune" - that if I had to spend the rest of my life on a desert island and could only bring one tune with me, it would be that one.
Fortunately, that's an absurd hypothetical, and there are plenty of tunes that I love - including, alas, more than a few that don't love me back. (Otter's Holt, I'm looking at you.) And for some reason, I've never heard a B minor tune that didn't leave me smitten.
For sessions, my favourite tune is "The Exile of Erin." It's a cracking reel that feels like it wants to play itself. Outside of a session, my favourite tune is probably "Waterman's." I'm a sucker for 7/8.
I suspect that in a slightly different universe, I might have enjoyed Banish Misfortune. However, that jig is the one tune that is consistently led by someone I rather dislike playing with, and so I have refused to learn it.
TD&M - ours is a similar situation. About 7 years ago Blemish Misfortune was the one tune many of us knew collectively at out local session. As a result, we played the shight out of it until it reached a point of total over-saturation. I don't think that tune has seen the light of day in our town in quite a while. Most of us are completely tired of it.
Or Ni Fios (last tune on the Connie set) from Slide's Flying Pig. I'm lucky enough to own a recording of them playing it live at a teaching week in Alsace - deadly!! Because my mate was doing the sound. And this live recording is seriously potent!
The last tune of Tredudon from Overneath by Slide is also sweeeet! i learnt it as a kid as the "Eel in the Sink" - though not like that lol!
Actually - I'm looking for some new tunes. Some good polkas would be appreciated, and mazurkas. Getting a bit stale musically.
YOUR favourite tune?
YOUR favourite tune?
I'm glad to say that I have reached the stage where I can't name my favourite tune, there are so many class ones.
Though I will never get tired of playing Lafferty's... or Farewell to Erin or Connaughtman's Rambles, Humours of Lisadell, Bunny's Hat, Sweeney's Buttermilk... damn it I knew I couldn't pick out a favourite
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by I ♥ Dow
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
Top of my head, Banish Misfortune!
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by dlunney
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
Banish Misfortune is one of my favourites too. But now I am starting to love The Twelve Pins
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by sashiko calico
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
Currently "Off To The Circus" by Joe McKenna.
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by Kenny
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
So many of them! But a shortlist would include The Knotted Cord and The Otter's Holt, recorded so effectively by Planxty and Matt Molloy / The Bothy Band respectively. I remember my excitement at learning these tunes early on, and making the breakthrough to being able to play them fluently and up to speed: the (or a) little figure playing in the spotlight on the front of Planxty's first album could now, as it were, be ME...
Not that it ever was, I might add.
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by nicholas
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
At the moment, Sally Gally, a lovely jig by Damien Connolly.
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by molaoch
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
Ah yes nicholas the Otter's Holt, listen to the version on "Music at Matt Molloy's it's perfectly balanced then followed by another gem "McFadden's Handsome Daughter"
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by I ♥ Dow
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
My favorite is always the newest one I'm learning at the time. I'm fickle like that.
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by sara505sings
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
The Lament for the Children:-
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/music/piping_championships/pipers/chris_armstrong/
closely followed by Carolan's Concerto
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by gam
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
I'm running through "The Tennessee Waltz". For a modern weepie, the tune has great potential.
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by Ebor_fiddler
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
I love the melody that is the basis for the wonderful set of variations that makes up the slow movement of Beethoven's quartet in E flat, Op.127. Or the first subject theme of the opening movement of Mozart's final piano concerto.
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by Steve Shaw
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
Right now, The Green Cottage polka as played by Denis Murphy.
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by fidkid
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
Probably The Flood on the Road to Glenties at the moment. A cracking tune.
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by No Cause For Alarm
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
I'm fickle as well and I tend to get fixated on whatever I'm learning at the time at the moment its Padraig O'Keefes and The Donegal Lasses. But constant favourites are Banish Misfortune and The Maids of Mount Cisco, also The Holly Bush and Lucy Campbells.
I love to listen to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOEFTpJkiqk, although I can't play them there is something about the change in key and tempo that just makes me smile. Also The Hungry Rock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyTerauClMw another one I cant play but could listen to all day.
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by flossie
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
Up Against The Buchalawns. Both the set and the tune.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1ggr0yNd6Y
Never run into it at sessions around here, but first I heard the Chieftains do it, I was mesmerized.
That, and The Dublin Reels at this moment.
(Guess I regress.)
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by Piece
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
Rigt now
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/99
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by Henk Bos
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
Still "Out on the Ocean."
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by AlBrown
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
MOLAOCH
Cant find any reference to Sally Gally - Damien Connelly
Have you any music or know where it is recorded ?
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by Enob
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
I've jokingly referred to the Tarbolton as my "desert island tune" - that if I had to spend the rest of my life on a desert island and could only bring one tune with me, it would be that one.
Fortunately, that's an absurd hypothetical, and there are plenty of tunes that I love - including, alas, more than a few that don't love me back. (Otter's Holt, I'm looking at you.) And for some reason, I've never heard a B minor tune that didn't leave me smitten.
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by Tall, Dark, and Mysterious
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
angelina carberry and martine quinns mcarthys/andy mcganns
gear
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by thom corcoran
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
"Cant find any reference to Sally Gally - Damien Connelly
Have you any music or know where it is recorded ?"
You'll find it on Ceol & Cuimhne by Téada - an album full of interesting tunes and great playing.
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by molaoch
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
For sessions, my favourite tune is "The Exile of Erin." It's a cracking reel that feels like it wants to play itself. Outside of a session, my favourite tune is probably "Waterman's." I'm a sucker for 7/8.
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by bdh
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
Banish Misfortune...some days I can't get it out of my head!
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by baylady
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
I suspect that in a slightly different universe, I might have enjoyed Banish Misfortune. However, that jig is the one tune that is consistently led by someone I rather dislike playing with, and so I have refused to learn it.
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by Tall, Dark, and Mysterious
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
TD&M - ours is a similar situation. About 7 years ago Blemish Misfortune was the one tune many of us knew collectively at out local session. As a result, we played the shight out of it until it reached a point of total over-saturation. I don't think that tune has seen the light of day in our town in quite a while. Most of us are completely tired of it.
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by Jusa Nutter Eejit
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
Tripletting Upstairs, Kilavil jig,Gravel Walk
# Posted on March 20th 2010 by shanty
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
Right now, Miss Rowan Davies by Phil Cunningham - lovely waltz. But then it's the one I'm learning at the moment...
# Posted on March 21st 2010 by bc_box_player
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
Right now, One Horned Sheep - it's the first one I taught myself to play by ear. I also love Banish Misfortune.
# Posted on March 21st 2010 by cjprince
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
I know it's a bit of a chestnut, but I'm fond of The Sailor's Bonnet.
Either that or Wizard's Walk
# Posted on March 21st 2010 by Joe CSS
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
Trip to Herve's =D
# Posted on March 21st 2010 by JosephC
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
At the moment - In Memory of Coleman by Ed Reavey
# Posted on March 21st 2010 by Hup
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
Joe Derrane's - i love this jig, especially after the Coleraine Jig which De Dannan do so well
# Posted on March 21st 2010 by Beanstalk
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
The mooncoin and Blackthorn stick! At least at the moment..
# Posted on March 22nd 2010 by Linde!
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
john cage,4 .33,
# Posted on March 24th 2010 by Dick Miles
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
trip to manilla composed by ned kelly
# Posted on March 24th 2010 by cairdín
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
The Humours of Ballyloughlin- never gets old, and SO many possibilities!
# Posted on March 25th 2010 by jaychoons
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
I have two special favoutites, Toss the Feathers and Boys of Blue Hill.
# Posted on March 26th 2010 by minstrel33
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
The Rob Roy Reel (ie the one written by Capercaille) - the last tune on this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCWbjRfL7gQ
Or Ni Fios (last tune on the Connie set) from Slide's Flying Pig. I'm lucky enough to own a recording of them playing it live at a teaching week in Alsace - deadly!! Because my mate was doing the sound. And this live recording is seriously potent!
The last tune of Tredudon from Overneath by Slide is also sweeeet! i learnt it as a kid as the "Eel in the Sink" - though not like that lol!
Actually - I'm looking for some new tunes. Some good polkas would be appreciated, and mazurkas. Getting a bit stale musically.
# Posted on March 30th 2010 by TheHappyCamper
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
"Kid on the mountain"; and a close second would be a set of two as played by Padhraig Rynne - "Brid Harper's/Alasdrum's March".
# Posted on March 30th 2010 by 121JSB
Re: YOUR favourite tune?
I never get tired of Paddy Ryan's Dream, Poll Ha'penny or about 500 others but hose were the first two to come to mind
# Posted on April 1st 2010 by B Rad