John-Norvell’s thirty comments
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Re: Callipygian
Jimmy, I’ve updated the ABC above, 16 years later 😉 It still may not be 100% exactly the same as you wrote it, but it is definitely closer. My ears have gotten a litter better. Such a beautiful tune. One of my favorite jigs! more…
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Arabell Ó Mórdha, X:2
Here is a second setting for the tune. The first setting is simpler, and the second setting is more like what I would play in a session. The “B” section has lots more opportunity for variation and improvisation. Enjoy! more…
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The Ivy Leaf, X:8
I believe this version came from Troy Donockley from the band “Iona” more…
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The Wild Irishman, X:5
I believe this is the version played by Altan oon “Blue Ido” more…
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Sean Reid’s, X:6
This is the slightly different version I learned years ago more…
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The Arran Boat Song, X:7
This is the version that I learned originally, from a session. more…
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Re: American Wake
The “American Wake” tune/song in track 1 is actually a different song by the same name, written by the guitar player Frank Smreker. This recording is available on all of the major outlets and can be streamed for free on YouTube. more…
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Arabell Ó Mórdha
This is an original tune composed by myself and named after my great-grandmother (1842-1918) who was a very beautiful woman, and who probably liked to dance to tunes like this. more…
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The Reconciliation, X:8
This was a transcription from the band Curfa more…
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Curfa
transcribed this from a recording by the band “Curfa”. Not really sure of the tune name more…