KVR September 'Sad'.

[offthewall]

This month KVR contest has an open theme of *sad*.
As there is no time limit and covers are allowed, for a change, I decided to do a tune that I've wanted to record for a long time....but could never find an excuse!
This has always struck me as one of the saddest, melancholy tunes to come out of modern-day Ireland. It was written and originally performed by the great Finbar Furey, champion of the pipes and whistle. I met him a few times in the early 70's and he, and his brothers, had a profound influence on the way I listened to traditional style music.
This is my own translation of
The Lonesome Boatman.
 
James

[Wyatt]

Lovely song..great production..

Your whistle playing is very expressive.

I am also liking the acoustic guitar recording, and how
both instruments have a nice clear space.

Genuine sad song here, that's for sure.



Wyatt

[MarioD]

I agree with Wyatt.

You did a fantastic job on not only the instruments but on the production itself. VERY PROFESSIONAL.

Regardless of what happens over at KVR this one is a winner for sure.

[elwoodblues1969]

James,

The passion & skill of your performances-coupled with your impeccable knack for recording,bring so much atmosphere to this song,that I am deeply touched by this,as it's so immersive.
If my apartment were a boat,I would be the Lonesome Boatman,so I can relate to this song spiritually.

Thanks for sharing this lovely tune.

Cheers,

Thom

[offthewall]

 
Thanks for the kind comments, each.
The other reason it makes me *sad* is that I can't play the darn thing anywhere near as good as the great man! 
 
James

[kara]

Higly impressed James, it is stunning how much progress you made in recording and mixing since the first recording I heard of you  here 

Hats off 

Having said that, I would have cut off a bit of high freq's of that wisstle, listening on headphones it is on the limit 


k

[Oren]

...You did a fantastic job on not only the instruments but on the production itself. VERY PROFESSIONAL.
Regardless of what happens over at KVR this one is a winner for sure.

Has that "handmade" feel. Folk music at its best.

[Laguna Rising]

 


The kind of music you choose is right for the theme.
Th pure spirit of traditional music comes out very well and your production efforts deserve big thumbs up !!

Cheers