This is a list of the most viewed posts in Jan 24. If you have missed one... It seems that most visitors just look for the latest posts and don't click on the links on the right. Might be a mistake (?) There are lots of things to discover if you have the time to browse through the older ones.
Just found an old tab on my harddisk. Unfortunately I can't find a video or audio on the internet of the recording from Nuadan. So I had to upload it by myself. I uploaded it as unlisted, hope that's ok and Nuadan don't mind. This is from the first album by the band. It's not on spotify, apple music or bandcamp, so it might be difficult to get it, but it is definitely worth it.
Macdara's website: http://www.macdaraofaolain.com
But this is the tab I made some time ago. If you want the whole tab please click here.
If you download please comment!
I always loved the Toormore Slide. Now I tried to collect some chord possibilities and I found a lot of them. Some are obvious, some might sound a bit strange. If you want try them and tell me which are your favourites.
Here's a version with whistle: Athas
A very slow Fiddle take by Mossie Martin
And a fast one by The Press Gang
Lindsay is a folk singer, guitar and bouzouki player based in Boston. She has released two solo albums and one album with The Ivy Leaf. Here's a video of her singing the trad song Lurgy Stream.
Her website: https://lindsaystraw.com
Bandcamp: https://lindsaystraw.bandcamp.com/album/the-fairest-flower-of-womankind
Lyrics and Chords:
When [G]to this [C]coun[G]try [C]I first [G]came,
my [F]mind from [C]love being [G]free
‘Til the [C]beauty of a [G]female [D]fair
it [C]so en[F]ticed [G]me
Her [C]cheeks were like the [G]roses [D]red
her [C]breath it [F]smelled per[G]fumed
Her [G]golden [C]hair [G]waved [C]in the air,
most [C]comely [F]to be [G]seen.
It being a Monday evening, my love I chanced to meet
I took her in my arms and gave her kisses sweet
I asked her if she would marry me or single would remain
And if she’d cross over the seas with me and leave sweet Lurgy Stream.
If I would cross over the seas with you, I might be much to blame
If I’d cross over the seas with you, and leave sweet Lurgy Stream
Young men are false and general, perhaps you are the same
You might leave me there to rue the day I left sweet Lurgy Stream.
Oh, that the sun it may withdraw, no more to show us light
And that the moon it may refrain, no more to rule the night
That the twinkling stars they may fall down and never more be seen
The day or the hour that I’d prove false when far from Lurgy Stream.
Farewell to Letterkenny, it’s a place of sport and fame
Likewise to Kilmacrennan that stands near Lurgy Stream
Farewell awhile to sweet Errigal, likewise to Swilly shore
Where I spent many’s a happy day, will I ever see you more?
By the way, here's another video of Lindsay playing "The bonny light horseman"
Daoiri shows some basic chords for beginners. Just the basic chords, that's all, but helpful for starters.
I collected some chord settings for accompanying the slipjig The Butterfly. Here's my listing:
A reader of my blog, Robert Johnson, wrote to me that he was inspired by my arrangement of the Beautiful Goldfinch. When researching the net he found the version with Josh Dukes on bouzouki on youtube. He sent me a self written tab of his arrangement. Unfortunately I did not understand what he wrote down and he told he didn't understand either ;-). So kindly he sent me a recording of him playing to the video and I tried to tab this. So first here is his handwritten tab.
Here's the video on youtube:
This is what my tab looks like. First line accompaniment, second line melody from thesession. If you want the whole tab please write to me or comment. (Click on the right side on "about me" and you'll find a contact link.)
There's a new course on OAIM: Bouzouki Skills. Tutor Alan Reid teaches a lot of right hand techniqes. Yesterday I subscibed again and in the next weeks I'm going to watch the movies. Seems to be very interesting.
So if you are looking for some new input have a look at the free video introduction and subscribe to watch the course in total. You'll also have access to all the other courses as well, so come on, why don't you do it?
By the way, Alan also is on patreon, where he posts lots of instruction videos for bouzouki.
https://www.patreon.com/alanreid/postsHere are the details of this course:
These are the most watched post in the last month. Have a look an be inspired. Maybe look at the keywords on the right side to find more interesting posts. And keep commenting!
Someone named Cruel Folk compares a Fylde and a Sobell bouzouki. Can't tell what my favourite is. I only once played on a Sobell. I'd really like a comparism of these two with my Foley. Or better not, cause I love my Foley.
A few days ago Daoiri Farrell posted a new video of him singing Blackwater Side, also known as "The Bonny Irish Maid". This is a lovely video in a fantastic landscape. Unfortunately I couldn't find exactly the words he sings.
Now I tried to tab the intro and first verse of the song. If you want it in printable form please write an email and comment here.
Words I found on Mudcat.org
THE BONNY IRISH MAID
(Traditional Irish)
As I roved out one morning fair, so early I strayed,
It being all in the month of June the birds sang in the shade.
The sun shone down right merrily and billowing with pride
Where primroses and daisies grow down the Blackwater-side.
I had no gone but half a mile when there by chance I spied
Two lovers talking as they walked down by the Blackwater-side.
And as he held her in his arms these words to her did say:
'When I am in Amerikay I'll be true to my Irish maid.'
'This when you are in Amerikay those Yankee girls you'll find,
And you'll have sweethearts all your own more pleasing to your mind.
Do not forget the promises and the vows to me you made,
Oh stay at home, love, and do not roam from your bonny Irish maid.'
'This when I'm in Amerikay those Yankee girl I'll see
But they have to be very handsome to remind my love of thee,
There's not a bloom in yonder grove nor a leaf in cry
My love's gone to Amerikay and quite forsaken me.
I went on the church last Sunday, my love he passed me by,
I knew his mind was changing by the roving of his eye.
I knew his mind was altering to a girl of high degree,
Oh Willie lovely Willie, your love has wounded me
Last night I lay in my bed, so sick and sad was I,
I called all for a napkin around my head to tie.
Was he as much in love as I, then perhaps I'd mend again,
O love it is a killing thing, did you ever feel the pain?
Just found these videos from a concert 2 years ago. Bouzouki player Brian Mooney alongside Bryan o'Leary, Aine Francis O'Connor.
Bryan's CD can be found on bandcamp
I'm a big fan of Alan Murray's bouzouki playing. Here's a full concert of him and the Fiddler Andrew Finn Magill. Wonderful playing here. Check out their CD at bandcamp
Just found these few videos of Randal Bays and Dave Marshall playing some tunes 2012 at Vancouver BC house concert. Enjoy.
John Murphy's, Last Night's Joy, The Beauty Spot reels
Paddy Fahey Reels
Pipe on the Hob - The Gallowglass - Clancy's jigs
Molly Bawn and Cuilcaigh Mountain reels
Humours of Carrigaholt, McGreevey's, Toss the Feathers
Planxty Charles O'Connor / The Shaskeen Jig / The Floating Bridge
I knew Jon primalary as a flute player. He has a fine website for learners which includes Bodhran Metronome and Drones to practice.
Jon on Bandcamp
Now he posted a video where he practices some songs. Well, practice? It sounds fantastic to me. Have a look:
00:00 Mary and the Soldier
02:57 My Paddle / Land of Silver Birch / En Fork i Sin...
06:10 Welcome Poor Paddy Home
09:08 Nu Är Det Synd Om Det Döda
11:14 Om Du Ville Människa Heta
