This album was recorded in November 1965, in mono, in one take, no overdubs, no fancy electronics, no corrections. 500 copies were released and immediately sold out.
It's a demonstration of what 3 great musicians who are used to playing together can do. It's a fascinating time machine into IrTrad as it used to be. Above all, it's great music.
There's no real connection, by the way, with Michael Coleman. It's just a tribute from 3 friends.
One of the things that strike me in this recording is the tempo of the pieces is a lot more comfortable than what we hear these days. It could be a lack of desire to show off or the fact that these guys used to play for dances.
This is a classic recording that any lover of ITM should have and study. The tempo seems very relaxed and laid-back. If you play along, however, you will find that it's not exactly slow either. The music motors along nicely but you don't feel there's any rush to get to the end of the tune. I could listen to this kind of stuff all day!
BTW, there is something of a connection with Coleman in that Andy McGann took lessions from Coleman in his youth.
This album is simply a joy from beginning to end. As far as tempo goes, I play this sort of stuff to my students to show them you don't have to breal any speed limits to sound brilliant. There are lessons a-plenty in this music for everyone. First class!
A Tribute To Michael Coleman
This album was recorded in November 1965, in mono, in one take, no overdubs, no fancy electronics, no corrections. 500 copies were released and immediately sold out.
It's a demonstration of what 3 great musicians who are used to playing together can do. It's a fascinating time machine into IrTrad as it used to be. Above all, it's great music.
There's no real connection, by the way, with Michael Coleman. It's just a tribute from 3 friends.
# Posted on October 17th 2001 by glauber
Speed
One of the things that strike me in this recording is the tempo of the pieces is a lot more comfortable than what we hear these days. It could be a lack of desire to show off or the fact that these guys used to play for dances.
Anyway, i love the Apples in Winter track.
# Posted on November 12th 2001 by glauber
Classic recording
This is a classic recording that any lover of ITM should have and study. The tempo seems very relaxed and laid-back. If you play along, however, you will find that it's not exactly slow either. The music motors along nicely but you don't feel there's any rush to get to the end of the tune. I could listen to this kind of stuff all day!
BTW, there is something of a connection with Coleman in that Andy McGann took lessions from Coleman in his youth.
# Posted on January 22nd 2003 by milesnagopaleen
A Tribute To Michael Coleman
This album is simply a joy from beginning to end. As far as tempo goes, I play this sort of stuff to my students to show them you don't have to breal any speed limits to sound brilliant. There are lessons a-plenty in this music for everyone. First class!
# Posted on August 28th 2007 by nigelg
A Tribute To Michael Coleman
Glauber was a little careless in his typing - the only two tracks which aren't properly linked are:
Phelim'm Frolicks
(Phelim's Frolicks, http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/2715)
and
Glogger's Quilt
Clogger's Quilt, http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/2999)
# Posted on December 22nd 2007 by nigelg
On my copy (Shaskeen OS-360) the track listed here as 'Clogger's Quilt' is actually down as 'Kathleen's Fiddle'.
# Posted on March 13th 2009 by Floss the Tethers