acoustic irish music

SHE MOVED THROUGH THE FAIR – for Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar

“She moved through the fair” is one of the most beautiful traditional irish song: its original author is unknown, but the modern lyrics were written mostly by Padraic Colum. Most modern arrangements of the song can be traced to the recording by Fairport Convention in 1968, who adopted the style of the song from the [...]

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dylan wanted to do an acoustic album with him
Slash credits him with being a huge influence
Brian may says Rory hugely helped him find his sound
Eric clapton claims Rory got him back into blues music
Eric Burdon (the animals) loved him and toured with him
Tommy Bolin (deep purple) toured with him and was a good friend
John Lennon [...]

Danny Boy Irish Cover Ron Jackson Solo Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Diddlyi

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This is my arrangement of “Danny Boy”, with a modern twist, which will be featured in a future CD of traditional songs, anthems and ballads.Danny Boy, is widely considered an Irish anthem, although written by Englishman Frederick Weatherly, based on the Londonderry Air in 1910. Nonetheless, “Danny Boy” is considered by many [...]

Led Zeppelin Black Mountain Side COVER DADGAD Acoustic Zep Blackwaterside

Led Zeppelin Black Mountain Side COVER Wheew! A very difficult cover of an acoustic number by Mr Page paying tribute to an old Irish folk tune, Blackwaterside. Many have attributed Mr. Bert Jansch with this tune but it is a twist on a called Blackwaterside. The song by Mr. Page was [...]

Here Come The Irish (song about Notre Dame)

“Here Come The Irish” with John Scully ‘80.
Is it the campus, with its Golden Dome and Basilica rising above the quads? Or is it the powerful campus liturgies and sacred quiet of the Grotto?
Is it the intense commitment of faculty who ignite our students’ learning? Or the thriving community in the dorms, where bonds are [...]

“Danny Boy” – Irish Song – Acoustic Cover

Another one of my favorite songs. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, here it is…Danny Boy.
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…and many listeners among Irish-Americans, where the song enjoys its greatest popularity, regard it as the tender goodbye of a dying parent to a son who is going off to military service…
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“Columba” – Scottish Celtic acoustic guitar soundtrack – John Carnie – www.johncarnie.com

This is a haunting tune written by William Jackson. It is from John Carnie’s 2008 CD “Far from Home” which features flatpicking Scottish guitar music. Brian Shiels is on Double Bass. The tune was written about St Columba and his time on the Scottish island of Iona in the 5th Century..
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Scottish guitar flatpicking
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Duration : 0:2:53

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Westlife – World of our own (Acoustic version)

Performing the acoustic version of world of our own….the B=side of their single You raise me up…
Duration : 0:3:50

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Westlife – Flying Without Wings (acoustic version)

Performing at Christmas Calling
Duration : 0:3:30

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Academy of Irish Music Holiday Party – My Love is in America

The Academy of Irish Music, led by Noel Rice, is based out of Chicago. In this set, this fine group of musicians play three tunes. Enjoy!
Duration : 0:3:19

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