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Today, 3:16pm

Ginny Aitchison replied to a discussion Skylark in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

As a person who only does video to accompany our music, I still have an obligation to put together the best video I can - I don't know whether it...

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Today, 3:04pm

Ginny Aitchison replied to a discussion The Last March_Prince Charlie's Quickstep in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Two great tunes, John. I did notice something different in the recording and now I know what it was. I thought my headphones (or my ears) were acting...

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Yesterday, 3:54pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion The Last March_Prince Charlie's Quickstep in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks, Simon, Jill and Christian. Simon, I had a trawl through both the Official and the Other tune lists, but can still manage to miss a title...

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Yesterday, 9:08am

John Kelly replied to a thread A wee tune on the Sobell in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Fine playing as usual, Kevin. A great wee tune and the Sobell is sounding great in this recording. I must say you are weathering the lockdown...

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Yesterday, 7:24am

John Kelly replied to a discussion The Last March_Prince Charlie's Quickstep in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks, both of you. I used a stereo mic set-up for this recording, something I have not done for a while. For all three instruments I positioned...

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Yesterday, 4:14am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Anybody want to try Eel in the Sink? in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Barbara, reading your other post I find it amazing that you can still find the time to stay on top of the SAW group and keep us together with your...

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Yesterday, 4:08am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Skylark in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Going to new levels of production here, Mike. Beautiful visual effects and that flickering candle really caught my attention. I was waiting for it...

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Mar-01-2021, 2:18pm

John Kelly started a discussion The Last March_Prince Charlie's Quickstep in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

As far as I can see using the Search facility neither of the tunes here has featured in the SAW Group - but I did miss spotting Foggy Dew when Ginny...

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Mar-01-2021, 5:21am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Another old favourite revived, Martin. Thanks for this. Ginny, happy to team up once more. I can already imagine your selection of pictures for...

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Mar-01-2021, 5:09am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Harbor Lights in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

One of my long-time favourites, Martin. Such an evocative tune and takes me away back to other times. The tenor guitar is ideal for the...

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Mar-01-2021, 5:04am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #378 ~ Astrid's waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Interesting transposition and change of octave from your previous version, Christian, and you are certainly "boldly going" up the fretboard in your...

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Feb-28-2021, 9:05pm

Ginny Aitchison replied to a discussion Week #378 ~ Astrid's waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

WoW - CC you are way up in the dust end of the fretboard...and it sounds very good. I can hear the benefits of your rest strokes.

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Feb-28-2021, 9:00pm

Ginny Aitchison replied to a discussion Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Very nice Martin. I had this one in mind too - after watching a friend of mine sing and play it on guitar - wondered if I could do it on mando - but...

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Feb-28-2021, 8:57pm

Ginny Aitchison replied to a discussion The Foggy Dew - Irish Folk Song in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thank you, CC and Mike, always appreciate it.

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Feb-28-2021, 11:59am

John Kelly replied to a thread Beginner mandolin U.K - Ozark vs The Loar in Equipment

I have dealt with Hobgoblin Music and they have a good website and at the moment are having an on-line sale and often have second-hand instruments on...

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Feb-28-2021, 11:51am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #176 ~ Lark in the Morning in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Aye, Mike, I can see the bug has really bitten here! I too love the simplicity of fiddle tunes, especially our Scottish slow airs, whether of Gaelic...

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Feb-28-2021, 4:30am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Annie Laurie in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Interesting blend of different arrangements in this one, Martin, and the overall effect works well.

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Feb-27-2021, 9:31pm

Ginny Aitchison replied to a discussion The Foggy Dew - Irish Folk Song in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

With such great lyrics I think John should sing it for us...??

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Feb-27-2021, 6:34pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion The Foggy Dew - Irish Folk Song in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Ginny - you were right. Martin came out of his den and found the missing link to earlier postings of the tune. ;) Martin, as far as I remember...

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Feb-27-2021, 4:06pm

Ginny Aitchison replied to a discussion The Foggy Dew - Irish Folk Song in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thank you Martin - and thank you John for all the hard work you did on this tune. John, I said if anyone could find a lost thread to a song, who...

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Feb-27-2021, 3:46pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #176 ~ Lark in the Morning in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Very professional production, Mike. Lots going on and lots to listen to. Are some of the background instruments midi ones added through your Logic...

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Feb-27-2021, 1:53pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion The Foggy Dew - Irish Folk Song in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Ginny, the finished product is certainly worth the efforts we put into making it. Your pictures really blend so well with the music. Thanks for all...

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Feb-27-2021, 12:39pm

Ginny Aitchison replied to a discussion From Russia With Love (James Bond title theme) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Love this, Martin. I like the new themes of movies you have been doing.

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Feb-27-2021, 11:52am

Ginny Aitchison started a discussion The Foggy Dew - Irish Folk Song in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

John Kelly and I have put this tune together with the help of my daughter, playing the flute. We did search for it on the site and couldn't find a...

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