Mandolin Cafe Message Board - Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Kim Robertson CD

Linda Binder — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:22:26 GMT

I recently received a new CD, Shady Grove, by celtic harpist Kim Robertson ( http://www.kimrobertson.net/ ) and its just beautiful. I'm proud to have played on one tune, multi-tracking mandolin, mandola and cittern, but several of the tracks have mandolin family instruments. The arrangements, by Eric Segnitz are really beautiful imho. You can read the liner notes here: http://www.gourd.com/140L.HTML Sound samples are on Kim's site as well as on iTunes.
-Linda

Flatback Caper - Fairport Convention

Andrew Ferguson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:35:00 GMT

Hi there,

Would anyone be able to tell me what these tunes are? And, where I could find the notation or tabs for them.

Really like the first one. But love the whole set.

Just added the live version. More to look at.
Thanks very much.

Andrew.

need MISS McLEOD's REEL lesson

theCOOP — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:23:07 GMT

Hey folks. i'm trying to play Miss McLeod's Reel (celtic) on the Mandolin but I'm having a lot of trouble finding the (melody? rhythm? tempo? ??)

I can't find any video or audio example of a simple clean version of this tune, or any of its variations.

I'm familiar with the tune in general and know if well in my head but i can't get the tab to match in any form, what's in my head. Unfortunately I've heard the OT "Uncle Joe" so many times now that it's starting to push out what I already know in my head as Miss McLeod's Reel.

Can anyone help?

(EDIT: I'm working with the tab from the Mandolin Fakebook, or something to that effect).

Cheers,
Coop

Sigean on SOM

Patrick Market — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:52:32 GMT

Warning! Minor mando content here (bouzouki, actually)...

I'm catching up on my "Song of the Mountains" episodes, and just discovered Sigean, a great Celtic music group. Sadly, no sight of a zouk (although one of the members is purported to play), but there was a truly haunting version of "Pull Down Lads" by the two ladies in the group. Words escape me... :disbelief:

How 'bout That David Surette

R. Kane — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:46:06 GMT

Today's mp3 of the day, David's set of Quickstep, Tuttle's, and Travelers, demonstrates for me why he is one of the best there is. He's playing the melody nicely ornamented, and also the accompaniment on a second track, and that accompaniment is, to me anyway, what sets him apart. Inventive, supportive, and just as interesting as the melody. Hes equally good on guitar and octave. Give it a listen.

medieval tunes suggestions needed

Darren Bailey — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:59:03 GMT

I'm helping out with a church fete in December and have agreed to play a little mandolin in the background. I don't think my blugrass selections are going to be too welcome, so does anyone have any ideas about medieval-sounding (though not necessarily from the period) pieces that could be learned in a reasonably short time? I have Greensleeves under my belt for a starter but it's not a type of music I'm that familiar with. Any help appreciated.

In quest of the other ethnic scenes

Woody Turner — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:54:30 GMT

If bluegrass and oldtime pickers head to jams at bars, and the Irish gather in sessions at pubs, where is the other trad music played in the U.S. and abroad--i.e., Italian, Polish, Czech, Japanese, Ethiopian? Where can you listen to a hardanger fiddle or bring one along? If someone here in the DC area asked me where s/he listen to traditional Italian music (other than at the Washington Opera) or attend an Italian session, I couldn't name a tavern or scene where live mandolin music is heard or played, even though I think of Italy as the ancestral home of the mandolin. I'm feeling very parochial.

DUD DUD pick direction in 9/8 jigs

Dagger Gordon — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:04:48 GMT

I know there have been many threads on pick direction for playing jigs, and it is often felt that a DUD DUD pattern works well for 6/8 jigs.

Is the feeling that this works equally well for 9/8 jigs? I've been looking at the tune 'The Favourite Dram' where it doesn't seem to me to fit so readily, though it is a tune which sounds nice on the mandolin.

Celtic Standards?

min7b5 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:35:22 GMT

I've been thinking about learning some celtic tunes, maybe someday going to a jam.. Anyone feel like listing the top twenty or so most called tunes? Or should I break into down in sub groups like jigs, reels, hornpipes? Any guidance appreciated:)