The Furrows End waltz

A nice waltz from the veteran box player, Gordon Patullo.

I have to admit that I used to find him a little irritating on “Thingummyjig” all these years ago when he always seemed to have a display a permanent grin and tended to “show off”.
However, he’s actually an extremely good musician and I daresay that was what was expected back then.
🙂

Anyway, although this is obviously a waltz, I’ve also heard it played very slowly as an air. It sounds nice either way.

Thanks John.
Seems like it’s been around forever, so I’m surprised this its first appearance on The Session.

I’d agree with Johnny Jay, Melody Player that, to me, this is better as a slow air, and that’s the way I’ve always played it. I liked it so much I made a multi-part arrangement of it for a mandolin orchestra, which performed it often (a few years ago). Great tune.

It’s a favourite on our Zoom sessions, having been introduced by a moothie player: it sounds great on that wee instrument too.
Gordon repaired and re-tuned my button accordion a couple of years back: did a grand job. Lovely drive out to his house in the back of beyond and charming man!

I’m sure Gordon is a very pleasant and likeable person. He was the guest at a fiddle rally I played at a few years back and it was excellent performance.

I’ve mixed feelings when I remember the “Thingummyjig” days but I think most of the artists who appeared tended to “ham it up” quite a bit. It was expected back then.