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mandobsessed
Feb-27-2004, 2:07pm
Trying to learn the version of "Laird of Drumblaire" by the Bothy Band (from 1975). #I have most of it down but am looking to learn those fast fiddle runs at the end of each phrase. #Can anyone help? #What are they playing and can anyone's fingers move so fast withot tying themselves into knots?

danb
Feb-27-2004, 7:29pm
That's devilishly hard on mandolin, but possible. Cross reference the silly wizrd (Phil Cunningham) setting and the one from "Celtic Fiddle Festival" (Johnny Cunningham). It's just a string of triplets, albeit quite fast. I can do maybe 75% of reel speed and get them in, but beyond that I haven't tried pushing too hard. I bet it'll take a while to nail it http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

mandobsessed
Feb-27-2004, 7:50pm
Thanks,I think I've got them by listening (not to speed though)

Can't wait to hear the Silly Wizard one though, I really like their stuff.

David M.
Mar-04-2004, 4:13pm
Is this also called Angus Campbell when not played in strathspey? Or am I totally confused? If not, what is the strathspey version of Angus Campbell called?

Is there a good midi or MP3 of Laird of Drumblaire online?