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A reworked version of a reel associated with the band Lúnasa (The Merry Sisters of Fate - Morning Nightcap Set) to open the month of March, with an unusual blend of new and old in the instrumentals, and banjo on lead melody
A popular and widespread jig, which is quite easy to play as well. A harpsichord and accordion-led introduction leads to a pleasant and enjoyable tune, with a little kick towards the end.
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Enjoy!
A fast and lively reel here, from the playing of the aforementioned Marion Egan, with a surprisingly suitable horn in lead.
Nothwithstanding the instrumental variation, the tune is a good version for anyone trying to pick up the tune.
Enjoy!
A good version here for listeners, for learners, and for anyone looking for the typical energy of an authentic Irish session!
This is a widespread and well-known session polka, with drums, gong, and oboe joining traditional instruments what is the only way this tune can be played. . .listen, and you'll know what I mean. . .
Great craic altogether!
A rare setting of an unknown reel, for a change. Harpsichord and clavi added to more traditional instruments like the fiddle and accordion lend a strong, powerful sound to this little tune
A sparse, tinkling version of this reel, with soprano recorder, celeste, church organ, synthesiser and vibraphone sounds combining to give a light, easy tone, with a comfortable pace maintained throughout
This release is one of four released today as a feedback trial. Please let us know what you prefer, and what you don't by emailing electrictrad@hotmail.com, or by logging on to electrictrad.podbean.com.
A hornpipe through antiphonal D Trumpet, French Horn, and Clarinet sounds, with synthesiser, high banjo, and overdrive guitar sounds also used to create a marching, steady beat
A string based computer-generated mix, with banjo, mandolin, and harpsichord sounds topped off with drum accompaniment, and an accordion thrown in as well
A Matt Molloy piece here, based around a thready flute-sound opening, with heavy drum, mandolin, banjo, and accordion involvement
A fast-paced version of this popular reel here, led by accordion, banjo, and harpsichord.
A word here for artists Orla Harrington, Deirin De, Siobhán Peoples, Dílse, and Seamus Bugler, who have also recorded versions of this tune
This one is an absolutely essential tune at any session, no matter what instrument you've got, and we don't have any shortage of them here. Xylophone and banjo kick off the main tune, after a dodgy and wacky opening, leading to a mishmash cacophony of sound. . .
Enjoy!
A more conventional setting of a common traditional tune here to open up the New Year, with harpsichord, flute, and bassoon to the fore.
Watch out for our next few releases, we have a few universal session standard tunes coming up as you've never heard them before. . .
An alternative, unexpectedly lucid, and altogether different version of this popular reel here. Bassoon and lute clash with an effective synth mix. Enjoy!
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A unique piece, with electronically created mandolin, bass voice, banjo, harmonium, and drums, combining in a truly eclectic rendition of this old tune
A slow, ponderous, and haunting melody accompanies this tune, which dates from the early 15th Century. Celesta, bong drums, and flute sounds are to the fore here
A popular set from the famous Michael Coleman, consisting of three reels, Tarbolton, The Longfort Collector, and The Sailor's Bonnet, set to banjo, flutes, harp, accordion, viola, and drums as non-imposing percussion
A sweet, tinkling, version of this old tune, with celesta, flute, drums, accordion, and bass combining to give a quiet, soothing effect
An eclectic mix of sounds here, with this popular reel played by hollow bottle, bongo drums, synthesiser, and violin sounds blending in a fast-paced session beat.
An remix of a slip jig here, complete with bass, electric guitar, and orchestral harp sounds