Chris Drinkwater Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Curently, on the EC, two lovely waltzes, The Millennium Waltz and The Comet Waltz, from the playing of the Bursledon Village Band and their CD, "Straight from the Fingers". Also, Random Notes, by James Hill, fast and tricky, from the playing of Sarah Graves on "Black Boxes". Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogspawn Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Currently 'Speed the Plough'. Not necessarily my favourite tune, but there's a bit when playing it on the Crane in G where your fingers seem to be dancing! Rik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDT Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Is it the tune which I enjoy playing the most, challenges me the most, relaxes me? It could be any of these, depending on my mood. You've hit the source of the question there....is it the challenge or relaxation that makes a tune a favorite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Carr Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Autumn Leaves, cause it sounds so lovely on the EC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Madge Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I have several tunes that are favourites for different reasons: "I lost my love and case not" - has lovely sounding chord when played on the Baritone. "Brigham's" - because it's a challenge to make it flow in places and a buzz when it works. "Shine on you crazy diamond" - it's nice to confuse people by playing Pink Floyd on the anglo. "Moving cloud" - great for carefully speeding up and grinding bodhran players into the dust. There's probably a lot more that only come to mind when you're not thinking about them, and then you sometimes just find the perfect tune for the moment comes unbidden. Robin Madge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jggunn Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Like Larry Stout, my immediate favorite is the Mathematician which really covers the EC range. It was not easy for me to learn but I finally nailed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirge Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I have several tunes that are favourites for different reasons:"I lost my love and case not" - has lovely sounding chord when played on the Baritone. "Brigham's" - because it's a challenge to make it flow in places and a buzz when it works. "Shine on you crazy diamond" - it's nice to confuse people by playing Pink Floyd on the anglo. "Moving cloud" - great for carefully speeding up and grinding bodhran players into the dust. There's probably a lot more that only come to mind when you're not thinking about them, and then you sometimes just find the perfect tune for the moment comes unbidden. Robin Madge Have you got an arrangement of Crazy Diamond to share, or do you just busk it? Must give it a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomylly Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 For sentimental reasons, "Off to California" has been a favorite for some time. It's also fun to play "Margaret's Waltz/Farewell to Devon" -- ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Mills Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Right now, the first tune I play when I sit down is almost always Nuages, by Django Reinhardt, followed by the strathspey Waukin’ o’ the Fauld, which has captivated me since I first heard it 25 years ago by fiddler Johnny Cunningham. After that? Gaelic Waltz from harpist Alan Stivell, same time period for me. I’m working hardest on Cocaine Blues from the Rev. Gary Davis, and on adding good accompaniments to 3 Breton Gavottes, from a transcription on the web by our own lildogturpy and Miss the Mississippi (and you) from Jimmie Rodgers, though I’m copying the guitar version by Eric Schoenberg. It’s hard to stop… Northumberland Air - Kathryn Tickell... but I will now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaryK Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Is it the tune which I enjoy playing the most, challenges me the most, relaxes me? It could be any of these, depending on my mood. You've hit the source of the question there....is it the challenge or relaxation that makes a tune a favorite? For me, its getting the tune to finally sound good in my hands. Current favorites are: Eleanor Plunkett (Carolan tune) Captain O'Kane (Carolan tune) Gallagher's Frolics (jig) Carolan's Farewell to Music (air) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 You've hit the source of the question there....is it the challenge or relaxation that makes a tune a favorite? Currently I enjoy playing 's Bettlmandl, which is definitly not a challenge but plays itself without me having to do anything. Sebastian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael sam wild Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Currently taking a rest from Irish reels on the Anglo and revisiting older English tunes. London Hornpipe and Sportsman's Hornpipe and Tom Tolley's Hornpipe . And arange of 3/2 Hornpipes.All in barry Callaghan's Hardcore English which has a double CD set too. Great stuff! I listen to all sorts of instruments and bands and learn by ear and ABC. playing fiddle a lot too and having a good time with mouth organ tunes. Ain't retirement and kids grown up great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidjit Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) so what's your favourite tune/song to play on the concertina? As Peter T says, Difficult to name one. I like to play, "Forsbergs Polkett" A Swedish tune. 'Cos I get to change rows for the B part. But it's just one one of the ones that I can reasonably get my fingers around.. It's on my Cd. Might be on my site below. Can't remember. Have a look. Edited to add.Yes it is. Chas Edited September 16, 2008 by fidjit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindizzy Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) Currently taking a rest from Irish reels on the Anglo and revisiting older English tunes. London Hornpipe and Sportsman's Hornpipe and Tom Tolley's Hornpipe . And arange of 3/2 Hornpipes.All in barry Callaghan's Hardcore English which has a double CD set too. Great stuff! I listen to all sorts of instruments and bands and learn by ear and ABC. playing fiddle a lot too and having a good time with mouth organ tunes.Ain't retirement and kids grown up great! Stables (Grand) hornpipe goes well with Sportsmans (dots/abc at the session ) Edited September 16, 2008 by spindizzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidjit Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Ain't retirement and kids grown up great! Yes. Just watch out for the Neighbors though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooves Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 "Shine on you crazy diamond" - it's nice to confuse people by playing Pink Floyd on the anglo. HAHA! that would blow some minds. I played "Hotel California" on my Crane for a company barbeque, not my favorite. I'd say "Scotland the Brave " is my favorite since its easy and works well with a C button drone and is one of the few songs I know! I think the song I'm working on now, "Bonnie Kellswater" would beat out that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael sam wild Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Currently obsessed by Tankard of Ale a 3/2 tune fom the Joshua Jackson (Harrogate , Yorkshire 1798) I first heard it on Trip to Harrogate record from the 70s by Canny Fettle I think. A seminal reord at the time . It's on Anglophilia by Brian peters ( 2005) Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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