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Fead an Iolair (The Eagle's Whistle)

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Traditional Irish - Arranged by Doug Sparling
Based on a recording by Na Casaidigh.
Played late at night, as a lullaby of sorts. Now go to sleep, little child…

Guitar players - check out my GuitarNoise.com lesson for this tune: http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/the-eagles-whistle/

Recorded September 15-16, 2009

Guitar 1: Martin D1, standard tuning, capo III
Guitar 2: Martin D1, standard tuning, capo III
Guitar 3: Martin D1, DADGAD, capo III
Recorded in the kitchen on a piece of crap Fostex MR-8 mkII
Shure SM57, DMP3 Preamp, Audacity and SoundForge.

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Lena & Irina Panfilova said

In this and in some others tracks we hear en intresting influence by celtic and pastorale-Middle-Ages music,very sweet,very nice

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Elena said

Memorized musical phrases! Pleasantly!

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ShamPain said

very nice.

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VIVIAN CIRCLE said

Doug you always bring things back round to the basics, and what a lovely tune you always have to share. Thanks for this Beautiful tune. Keep up the fine work.

Guest said

By the way, what are the lyrics?

Guest said

o wow this is sweet. Sounds music my relatives would play when all was quiet...and everyone was wound down..

Guest said

Okay, I give in ... I'll just download this one!!!

Guest said

I had such a long day today. I needed this. Beautiful.

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mmi said

With a guitar lesson? Too cool! I know what I'll be doing when the snow starts flying.

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kirklynch said

Beautiful- One of my favorite old tunes

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