Thought I'd put up another ballad-type song. I love these, as you can tell. This one is called "The Streets of London" and is very popular in traditional circles. It's about the poor and dejected, less fortunate people who are all around you, but whom you might not notice. Ralph McTell wrote this song back in the sixties and since then it has been performed by numerous artists. I probably first heard this as a kid listening to some local bands from my hometown.
I play the song in E with a capo on the 4th fret. This is a good one to help you practice your finger picking. Anyway, without further adieu...
7/29/2007
7/26/2007
Two More Lovely Songs
I guess this is turning into a video blog. Oh Well!
The first song here is a classic ballad that has nearly been done to death by everyone, but is nevertheless a very popular number. "The Fields of Athenrye":
The second song is one of my personal favourites. It's called "Arthur McBride". This version is inspired by Andy Irvine's, which is perhaps the most famous. An anti-recruitment song of the 19th century protesting Irish recruitment into the British Army. Enjoy!
The first song here is a classic ballad that has nearly been done to death by everyone, but is nevertheless a very popular number. "The Fields of Athenrye":
The second song is one of my personal favourites. It's called "Arthur McBride". This version is inspired by Andy Irvine's, which is perhaps the most famous. An anti-recruitment song of the 19th century protesting Irish recruitment into the British Army. Enjoy!
7/19/2007
Another Video
Yesterday I posted a video of me singing "The Bard of Armagh". People elsewhere have given me some positive feedback, so I figured I'd record another to post. This one is called "The Sick Note" and was written by Pat Cooksey. Ah, the joys of physical labour! Enjoy!
7/18/2007
Been A While, But...
Ok, it's been a while since I've posted, due to business, etc. But I'm back with a video. A beautiful Irish song called "The Bard of Armagh". Tommy Makem recorded this and I love his version of the song. This is my rendition. Hope you enjoy!
7/05/2007
Out of Touch
It's been a long time since I've posted anything here. I blame the fact that I've been on holiday for a couple weeks and busy with other matters just before.
The biggest news, I think, is that I purhcased a fife. It's cheap mind you ($12.00) and is plastic, but it is enough, I figure, to learn on. I've always wanted to play one and maybe over the course of the summer I will get a chance to do so. It's played the same way a tin whistle is with the exception that you blow into it somewhat like you do a flute. This is the hardest part to learn, along with forming full notes and changing octaves. I'm going to stick to tunes I already know, not new ones at this stage. Oh well, it's all a learning experience.
I'm going to see an old friend of mine tonight. I think I'll bring the guitar and see if we can get some tunes on the go.
The biggest news, I think, is that I purhcased a fife. It's cheap mind you ($12.00) and is plastic, but it is enough, I figure, to learn on. I've always wanted to play one and maybe over the course of the summer I will get a chance to do so. It's played the same way a tin whistle is with the exception that you blow into it somewhat like you do a flute. This is the hardest part to learn, along with forming full notes and changing octaves. I'm going to stick to tunes I already know, not new ones at this stage. Oh well, it's all a learning experience.
I'm going to see an old friend of mine tonight. I think I'll bring the guitar and see if we can get some tunes on the go.
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