I've always loved this tune, a classic for the UPs for sure and am finally venturing to give it a go. But what version to tackle? I have Pat Mitchell's transcription of Ennis' in the wonderful NPU book. But I think a 5 part version is more popular?
Is it a common session tune, and if so, is there a favoured version?
And hey, maybe a topic for another thread but any tips on the Ennis trill which he makes heavy use of?
Ennis also has a cool ornament from Cnat to C sharp, well fitted to such a modal tune.
Cheers,
Mike
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Tou-Che
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I always thought this was a great one to play along with once you got it. One of my favorite albums has a track of her playing this tune with some nice backing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7SVCqxSZEE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7SVCqxSZEE
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5 parts , yes , or the 2 part song cunla .
A classic i learnt 30 yrs ago inspired by the bothy band
A classic i learnt 30 yrs ago inspired by the bothy band
The mind is like a parachute; it only works when it is open.
Heres a few tunes round a table, first three sets;
http://soundcloud.com/fiddlerwill/werty
http://soundcloud.com/fiddlerwill/jigs-willie
http://soundcloud.com/fiddlerwill/jigs
Heres a few tunes round a table, first three sets;
http://soundcloud.com/fiddlerwill/werty
http://soundcloud.com/fiddlerwill/jigs-willie
http://soundcloud.com/fiddlerwill/jigs
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A classic i learnt 30 yrs ago inspired by the bothy band
Such a great memory!My brain hurts
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Is “I Buried My Wife...” one of the shorter versions of it?
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As "Cunla" was the first track on the first Planxty record I ever bought, and thus my introduction to the uilleann pipes, I have always loved the tune. Besides Liam O'Flynn's version, I really like the five-part setting in O'Neill's 1001 Gems, #260 in my copy, but in my experience lots of other players don't know that setting so it's more of a performance piece or (more usually) one to play only for my own pleasure.
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https://soundstage.bl.uk/World-and-trad ... 3XX-0700V0
I always liked this version from the Fox, Islington, London 1966, spoons, banjo and all. Real, living music from a long vanished era.
I always liked this version from the Fox, Islington, London 1966, spoons, banjo and all. Real, living music from a long vanished era.
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For some reason I can't get that link to play. It may be my broadband ... although other things are working ... hmmm ...myles wrote:https://soundstage.bl.uk/World-and-trad ... 3XX-0700V0
I always liked this version from the Fox, Islington, London 1966, spoons, banjo and all. Real, living music from a long vanished era.
OK, I've Googled it. I think the problem must be with their server. Everything else is working fine on my machine. I'll try tomorrow ...
How interesting. A 'repair' notice has just been posted by the site. OK. I'll wait.
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Mr.Gumby wrote:A classic i learnt 30 yrs ago inspired by the bothy band
Not really , I remember the lyrics to songs i was mad keen on in the 70’s !! And it could have been 35 years ago . One of the first tunes i learnt id say along with abunch of mixolydian tunes . Could have been planxty also
The mind is like a parachute; it only works when it is open.
Heres a few tunes round a table, first three sets;
http://soundcloud.com/fiddlerwill/werty
http://soundcloud.com/fiddlerwill/jigs-willie
http://soundcloud.com/fiddlerwill/jigs
Heres a few tunes round a table, first three sets;
http://soundcloud.com/fiddlerwill/werty
http://soundcloud.com/fiddlerwill/jigs-willie
http://soundcloud.com/fiddlerwill/jigs