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SHE MOVED THROUGH THE FAIR – for Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:51:20 +0000

“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 travelling singer Margaret Barry. Also of note is the recording of the song by Alan Stivell in 1973.
Here I try to play it only for fingerstyle acoustic guitar. This adaptation is mine and I play it with my McIlroy guitar, tuning in DADGBD.

Duration : 0:4:38

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Bet you didnt know this about Dylan, Brian May,Slash, Clapton etc?

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:11:18 +0000

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 LOVED rorys band Taste
Bela Fleck (banjo player) thought of him very highly and did some works with him.
Johnny Winter did some tours with him
The Edge (u2) claims Rory was a big help in the starting point of their career.
they all consider him one of the greatest guitarists

yet barely anyone of you know who rory is, why??

Rory Gallagher-Million Miles Away (from irish tour74 recognised as a landmark in live albums BLUES)

Rory Gallagher- Cradle Rock (just incase his blues song was to slow ROCK)

jesus christ he isnt related at all to Oasis,
those 2 wouldnt be fit to polish Rorys shoes.

Is he related to Noel and Liam Gallagher of Oasis?

Danny Boy Irish Cover Ron Jackson Solo Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Diddlyi

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:12:10 +0000

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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 Irish and Canadian Americans to be their unofficial signature song. Transcriptions and music is available for this arrangement.By the way, this guitar is a custom made Flyde acoustic from the UK.

Duration : 0:3:28

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Led Zeppelin Black Mountain Side COVER DADGAD Acoustic Zep Blackwaterside

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:11:56 +0000

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 recorded on Led Zeppelin’s first album from 1969. This is in a DADGAD style tuning but 1/2 step lower to match the album which would make it a D flat. Mr. Page calls this his “CIA” tuning…Celtic, Indian and Arabic. What he did with this song and the arrangement and production with tabla shows how ingeniuos he really is…transforming an old Irish tune into sort of an international piece by bringing the connection of Celtic and Indian music together. Remember he did this in the late 1960s when the Beatles and the Stones had featured the Sitar and classical Indian instruments on the songs “Within you, without you” and the Stones “Paint it Black” I believe.
I made several attempts to play this in its entirety and correctly. It is a variation on a theme and is not exactly the way Mr. Page arranged it. I think the hybrid picking and fingering technique is more in line with what Mr. Page did in the studio then just fingerpicking or flat picking the song.
Sorry I do not have any tabs for this song. I learned it by ear. I made an attempt to also show both hands during the taping of this so you can get an idea of how its played.

When I get it closer to 99% I will repost.

I hope you enjoy it and can learn something from it. It is very difficult to learn and play, one of the most challenging of Page’s acoustic numbers. Remember, have fun with your playing !

Duration : 0:1:58

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Here Come The Irish (song about Notre Dame)

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:41:10 +0000

“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 developed that link alumni for life? Is it the storied traditions of Fighting Irish athletics?

Or is it something more? Something that can only be described as the spirit of Notre Dame — a distinctive combination of faith, academics, service, athletics, and community.

Duration : 0:5:41

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“Danny Boy” – Irish Song – Acoustic Cover

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:16:24 +0000

Another one of my favorite songs. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, here it is…Danny Boy.

From wiki:

…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…

http://www.myspace.com/davidchoimusic

Duration : 0:1:56

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“Columba” – Scottish Celtic acoustic guitar soundtrack – John Carnie – www.johncarnie.com

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:38:15 +0000

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..
www.johncarnie.com
Scottish guitar flatpicking
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Duration : 0:2:53

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Westlife – World of our own (Acoustic version)

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:20:13 +0000

Performing the acoustic version of world of our own….the B=side of their single You raise me up…

Duration : 0:3:50

Technorati Tags: celtic, facetoface, Irish, Music, Westlife, youraisemeup

Westlife – Flying Without Wings (acoustic version)

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:09:17 +0000

Performing at Christmas Calling

Duration : 0:3:30

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

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:38:18 +0000

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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