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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
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.
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…
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…
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!
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.
Inspired by a gift from my Cousin Danita, a bird whistle.
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I open my eyes to the first morning’s light
The Birds sing outside my window
And the stars are all gone from the previous night
They…
vocals - Janette Salisbury
additional production and master Tim Alexander
we’re starving children, left alone
knocking on the door, but no one’s home
how many days have we been here
how any nights in the cold
praying that someone will…
Pat Bondi here at Alonetone does a great and quite different version of this folk song entitled Maiden on the Shore, so I dug into my demo archives and found this version that I recorded long ago. Long before the Internet, I used to listen…
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…
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…
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…
Always wanted to write a cowboy song! Chords available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YV2JxfSx0yiiPii1rKqoXPbVDdxwsEQH/view?usp=drivesdk
Cowboy of the Bayou by Wayne Webster
As I travel through the haunted bayou…
ON CHRISTMAS DAY
So glad that you are here with me
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day
And here's to those so far away
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
So far away
Long may they stay warm in our hearts
Even…
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…
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!
A farewell to summer and those long summer evenings. Chords available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ca0DNhDnK0np3tixMA5L7BSMpm58H9Vb/view?usp=drivesdk
Long Summer Evening
Long summer evening
Work done for the day-ay
Heading…
Part 1 of a travelling trilogy. Played on electric guitar in Dropped D Tuning. On the Wetband site here at Alonetone I overdubbed some slide guitar and bass: https://alonetone.com/wetband/playlists/traveling-trilogy/traveling-on-by-woody-b…
Sometimes life tends to repeat itself if you're not careful.... Good to find a moment to recognize old patterns and shake them off.
Great help on this one from the MN Coffee Table Gang - Greg Connor on guitar and vocals, and Mark Lofgren…
I'm trying my hand at creating instrumentals for Sync Licensing. This track is actually one file containing 3 pieces of music: Orion's Belt 1, 2 & 3.
You can find my instrumentals on Pond5. Here is the address:
https://www.pond5…
I found a CD with a lot of my old songs on it, many I have re - recorded and are on here. This one I had forgot about. The Good Wife does her bit on it.
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.
Just in time for St Patrick's Day . . . . And with any luck we might have a bonus "LIVE" Leprechaun track coming soon. The Minnesota Coffee table met and recorded a fun version last night.
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I was…
Comments on Pat Bondy's stuff
Great harp, Pat. Will be looking forward to hearing more of this wonderful instrument!
Thanks, Wayne! Have you recorded your version? I'd love to hear it.
Great version! Always loved this song. I sing a musically quite different version, but I think I like your rendition better, Pat!
Thanks Wayne :) I'm really enjoying learning and playing traditional folk tunes lately.
Thanks :) I'm glad you guys liked it! This is probably one of the best recording sessions I've done to date.
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
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.
Ohhhhhh! Loving this entirely!!!!
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.
fantastic.
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!
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.
Great song! Definitely gets me up and dancing!
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.
I like your style of playing. I play a little music with a friend who plays harp. It’s a beautiful instrument!
This is beautiful
Really peaceful… thanks for sharing this
Very nice!
Beautiful
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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I haven't been on Alonetone much lately. Nice to drop in here and hear one of your songs though :)
Nicely done! I enjoyed this one a lot.
Oh this is great, Wayne! Love it :)
Thanks, Wayne! Have you recorded your version? I'd love to hear it.
Thanks Wayne :) I'm really enjoying learning and playing traditional folk tunes lately.
Thanks :) I'm glad you guys liked it! This is probably one of the best recording sessions I've done to date.
that's a fun cowboy song :)
Lovely! Very soothing.
Lovely Christmas tune :) could easily be a classic
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!
I'm really digging all your recent uploads :)
Sounds good! We're travelling on...
Lovely melodies in this one. And yes, it's very good to remember: I'm not too old, not too young, and I'm not stuck :)
Fun little tune, and I like the lyrics!
Love it! Downloading and putting on repeat for a while...
oh yes! dig it
This one's working for me :)
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.
Very pleasant tune :)
Picturing those pawns coming down on a Queen-side castle...