Re: Mairearad Green - Passing Places
With that big accordion, she reminds me a bit of Phil Cunningham. Moving video, featuring that most basic culture-of-courtesy test Scotland has to offer: the passing place. I always liked them, I just wish they were more conveniently placed (e.g. ON a blind summit instead of on either side).
A few weeks ago, I had the honor to unexpectedly find myself in the company of some talented young players: spending 2 weeks on Orkney, I asked around where there might be a session to play along, and they directed me to a pub - well kind of a one. It turned out it was "The Reel" in Kirkwall, a Cafe not licensed to sell alcohol at night, and the session really was a rehearsal of the Orkney Strathspey and Reel Society, but they were very friendly, put sheet music in front of me and liked the sound of my OM, an instrument new to them. I did not know a single tune they played but got along well enough with doublestop accompaniment by ear.
What a great country.
Sorry for rambling, thanks for the hint and the memories it sparked.
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