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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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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…

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Duration : 0:1:56

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“Top of Cork Road” Irish celtic jig and reel, Ryan Thomson on fiddle “Captain Fiddle”

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:38:18 +0000

Ryan’s web site – http://www.captainfiddle.com Ryan Thomson played these tunes by request during taping of a TV show on his music making. The recording was done in a hurry so some tunes are only once or less through each. This is just an excerpt of the show, and other parts with other instruments and musical styles can be found in other of Ryan’s You Tube videos. The tunes on this video consist of: Top of Cork Road, Haste to the Wedding, Smash the Windows, Road to Lisdoonvarna, Morrison’s Jig, and Drowsy Maggie, and Cooley’s Reel. Top of Cork Road is also called “Father O Flynn.” Ryan performs and teaches these tunes. Visit his web site for information on his performances, instructional videos, books, and recordings.

Duration : 0:3:28

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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

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The Gold Ring plays for a Wedding Ceili

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:09:29 +0000

A Ceili dance for a wedding reception in Port Orchard – Sam Keator calling – The Band – The Gold Ring, Rick May, Martin Nyberg, David Denz (L-R).

Duration : 0:4:4

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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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Haste to the Wedding medley~live at L.D Traverse City, MI

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:38:21 +0000

Haste to the Wedding medley performed by several members of the TC Celtic music group on St. Patrick’s day 2007 at the Loading Dock, Lake & Cass St. across from Hagerty Center. We’re there every Monday evening from 7 to 9PM with acoustic Celtic music. For more information visit the TC Celtic yahoo group at: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/TCceltic/

The camera was left on a tripod to fend for itself, and some of us do not appear within it’s range. Besides what you see, there is another fiddle and occasional rhythm bones, 2 more guitars, A bowed bass fiddle, and a clarinet.

Duration : 0:2:55

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