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An in-progress tune I started playing today on my new old harp. Sounds pretty good even just as it is; but I'm imagining it with some light percussion, a little violin, and maybe a guitar? We'll see how it goes.
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Wayne Webster said

Great harp, Pat. Will be looking forward to hearing more of this wonderful instrument!

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I wanted to record a version of this lovely traditional East Coast Canada / USA tune. It's been done many times, in different ways, with variations on the lyrics. I've leaned on Solas's and Stan Rogers's versions, and added a verse of my own…
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Pat Bondy said

Thanks, Wayne! Have you recorded your version? I'd love to hear it.

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I wanted to record a version of this lovely traditional East Coast Canada / USA tune. It's been done many times, in different ways, with variations on the lyrics. I've leaned on Solas's and Stan Rogers's versions, and added a verse of my own…
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Wayne Webster said

Great version! Always loved this song. I sing a musically quite different version, but I think I like your rendition better, Pat!

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Another French folk song that I thought I’d have a go at recording today. It’s a lovely little tune about gathering around the table with friends. I learned this one from one of Marcel Bénéteau’s CDs. Lyrics: Y a encore dessur la table une…
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Pat Bondy said

Thanks Wayne :) I'm really enjoying learning and playing traditional folk tunes lately.

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I'll Tell Me Ma is a folk song in the Irish tradition. I recorded it with acoustic instruments, multiple vocal tracks, and spoons for the main percussion, to give it that kitchen party feel! I did it in the key of C. Not exactly normal, but…
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Pat Bondy said

Thanks :) I'm glad you guys liked it! This is probably one of the best recording sessions I've done to date.

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Another French folk song that I thought I’d have a go at recording today. It’s a lovely little tune about gathering around the table with friends. I learned this one from one of Marcel Bénéteau’s CDs. Lyrics: Y a encore dessur la table une…
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Wayne Webster said

Another excellent French folk song! For those who don't speak French, here is what Google translator yields: There's still a jug of white wine on the table There's still a jug of white wine on the table Let's drink there, oh let's drink there, I have the heart all at ease At my friends table I have a happy heart I have a happy heart There's still a tobacco pipe in my room There's still a tobacco pipe in my room Let's smoke there, oh let's smoke there, I have the heart all at ease At my friends table I have a happy heart I have a happy heart

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Continuing with the kitchen party kind of theme: this is a very old and very catchy French folk song. I learned it from a recording by Marcel Bénéteau, who did a really nice a capella version. I've added a few chords and a little spoons to it…
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Wayne Webster said

Had a French teacher in high school who used to play a lot of French folk songs for us, and for me that was the very best part of the class! This song takes me back to that time.

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I'll Tell Me Ma is a folk song in the Irish tradition. I recorded it with acoustic instruments, multiple vocal tracks, and spoons for the main percussion, to give it that kitchen party feel! I did it in the key of C. Not exactly normal, but…
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Colleen Dillon said

Ohhhhhh! Loving this entirely!!!!

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I'll Tell Me Ma is a folk song in the Irish tradition. I recorded it with acoustic instruments, multiple vocal tracks, and spoons for the main percussion, to give it that kitchen party feel! I did it in the key of C. Not exactly normal, but…
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SpickyBoyBronx said

Made me want to take two shots, grab a blue eyed Irish girl by the arm and pull her onto the dance floor with me. I enjoyed it very much.

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I'll Tell Me Ma is a folk song in the Irish tradition. I recorded it with acoustic instruments, multiple vocal tracks, and spoons for the main percussion, to give it that kitchen party feel! I did it in the key of C. Not exactly normal, but…
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preset1 said

fantastic.

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Another silly little tune, this time about the world's favourite stout! (Edit: uploaded a new version. Fixed a few mistakes.) Lyrics: When the sun is up high, in a bright blue sky And you're walking around in Dublin town You got nothing…
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Pat Bondy said

I'm glad you liked it! I've been to Ireland only once. Only had time to hang out in and around Dublin, but I did get to visit St. James's Gate and a few of the pubs. It'd be very cool to go back and see the country!

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Another silly little tune, this time about the world's favourite stout! (Edit: uploaded a new version. Fixed a few mistakes.) Lyrics: When the sun is up high, in a bright blue sky And you're walking around in Dublin town You got nothing…
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Wayne Webster said

Love it! Traveled all around Ireland, hitting the pubs, listening to the local music and sipping on Guinness. One of my all time favorite trips and now one of my all time favorite beverages! This song brought back that fun time, stoutly absorbing all that great music.

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This song sets a breathless pace. It's about a girl who dances everyone else under the table. Lyrics: Dancing through the crowded room A silver band in her hair Weaving, whirling, on her toes There's music in the air A lover taps his…
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Wayne Webster said

Great song! Definitely gets me up and dancing!

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A happy little tune about a long road trip my wife and I took this summer. Lyrics: Well we were young and we were free And it was you and it was me And we were out long after midnight And the sun was shining all the night through…
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Wayne Webster said

Conjured up happy memories of the trip my wife and I took up the Alaska Highway many years ago, when we were young. It was our first trio together.

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Re-uploading a new version of this one. I think it's done now.
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Greg Connor said

I like your style of playing. I play a little music with a friend who plays harp. It’s a beautiful instrument!

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This is one of my favourite traditional tunes, for sure. This one pairs well with my last upload, A Harp in the Night. Maybe the two will become a medley... anyway, enjoy!
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Greg Connor said

This is beautiful

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Re-uploading a new version of this one. I think it's done now.
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Colleen Dillon said

Really peaceful… thanks for sharing this

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Re-uploading a new version of this one. I think it's done now.
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montgomeru said

Very nice!

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Re-uploading a new version of this one. I think it's done now.
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Guest said

Beautiful

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Picture an old tavern just up the way, and music spilling into the street. My first REM submission! Put in for April.
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Pat Bondy said

Thanks, Greg! Close: the lead is a mandolin. It has a fuller sound than normal because I recorded two tracks with a mandolin playing the same thing. There's also guitar, bass, harp, pennywhistle, bongo, and bodhran in there.

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