Another tune I first heard played by the duo labradornl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSdy...&start_radio=1 I recorded this tune, made a video and uploaded it on Youtube. The sheetmusic is in the tunebook Martin linked for Rose of Tralee http://www.cmcadelaide.com/files/music/cmc.pdf When I had loadad up my version, Youtube proposed me a TradJazz-rendition by Chris Barber and Ottilie Patterson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww5bGpbDcXY I enjoyed that version so much, that this rainy afternoon, I sat down and tried to improvise a TradJazz solo for the second verse on my mandolin. Now, I don't have any expererience playing Jazzzlicks, so would you please be indulgent with me...
Reeeeaaally nice CC. Got me inspired to at least try some jazz -in the safety of my own home, of course.
Very nice -- the jazz break comes a bit as a gear change... I also noticed that song in the Adelaide songbook and put it on the list of tunes to try out. Hasn't quite made it to the top yet, but maybe this will spur me on. Martin
Great two-part song. Liked both of them. One of my favourite tunes.
Nice improvisation!
So, our resident waltz king has progressed through country tunes and is now improvising jazz solos on Irish airs! Just shows the power of the SAW group to bring out the creative juices in us all. Great try, CC.
That was fun to listen to, Christian.
I like it too - a fine jazz waltz
I listened to it, again... a few more times. I like it a lot. I like that beforehand there are a couple of indications that something is going to happen, and then the sudden change. Sudden, partly because I’m not really used to it. It reminds me of mixing certain foods while cooking, one day it’s great, the next day I just want my porridge oats. -a nice change and it does make the piece very personal. Thanks.
Thanks Folks! Maybe I should try to get into jazzy playing a little more seriously. A jazz solo can sound very nice. But on the other hand, working on that seems to be very time consuming and I probably rather practice some new tunes...
I am reminded of the old tale of the difference between a country guitarist and a jazz guitarist, Christian. The former plays three chords to hundreds of people and the latter plays hundreds of chords to three people! Not that I would subscribe to this view at all!
With mandolin and melodica hohner ... I am using a midi file as a backing track, but in these times of quarantine those small sins must be forgiven ...
Mandolin and melodica are well played by yourself and the chosen ore self-built backing track matches the tune – forgiven as far as I’m concerd.
I have a melodica too Jairo - I really should use it more. Nice sound.
Ginny, you must spend a little time on the melodica, they all have different voices, beautiful voices. And contrary to what many think, it is not a toy. Also, how can it be a toy if it was invented by Germans?
Super cool versions, CrissCross & Jairo! I really like the closed, mournful sound of your melodica, Jairo.
Well played, Jairo! Us Germans, we're all about working hard and playing hard. If it's a toy, it's certainly a good toy. Melodica is becoming fashionable around here. Ginny will be next!