OK -- read the two previous posts, and:
We'll also be working on Galway Bay, a lovely waltz that I got from the playing of James Morrison. I'll have that one written out for you, and it may go very very well with Munster Cloak as well -- maybe we'll try wedging it in between Gentle Maiden and Munster Cloak (I just tried it. Lovely. Sold. Get used to it, people...)
See you Wednesday!
The Trad
Slow Session Sets O' Tunes
About Me
- fidilkid
- New Baltimore, NY, United States
- I'm always delighted to meet people who have an attention span somewhat longer than that of a hamster. It makes my cage seem bigger...
We're just happy to be here!
My co-leader (l) and me (r) at a party at Jose Malone's in Troy, NY!
Tunes to Learn for Nov. 2007 -- Start Now and You'll Be A Champ!
- Gentle Maiden (Waltz)
- Father Kelly's | Speed the Plough (Reels)
- Kesh | Father O'Flynn | Blackthorn Stick (Jigs)
- The Peacock's Feathers DMaj & Minor (Hornpipes)
- Morghan Meghan (O'Carolan)
Tunes List from Sept. 2007
- Swallowtail Jig (jig)
- Swallowtail Reel | Swinging on a Gate (reels)
- Josephine's (waltz) + listening party -- bring a recording of this if you have one!
Tunes List from August 2007
- Inisheer (waltz-ish slow tune)
- Contentment is Wealth (aka Carty's Jig)
- King of the Fairies (set dance)
- Out on the Ocean (reel)
- Kesh Jig | Stool of Repentence (jigs)
- Father Kelly's (reel)
- Tonra's (jig)
Tune Links
Some links of interest
- Capital District Celtic Cultural Association
- Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eirann Sean O'Riada Branch (Albany, NY)
- Riley School of Irish Music -- great link for tunes
- East Coast Pipers
- Catskills Irish Arts Week
- The Dance Flurry
- Jose Malone's Mexican Irish Restaurant
- The Session
- George Ward
- Skidmore College
- Old Songs, Inc.
2 comments:
Naturally, I went to youtube to look for a version of Galway Bay. I found an interesting version by Makem & Clancy: "Maybe someday I'll go back again to Ireland / if my dear old wife would only pass away / she nearly has my heart broke with her naggin' / she's got a mouth as big as Galway Bay" ....
I'm guessing this isn't the same tune?
THAT is Hilarious! Thank you -- I don't know if it's the same tune, but we'll find out tonight, won't we....
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