General Music Chat

Hi folks.
So, I'm curious how this tune strikes you. (only tune in my profile currently)
I'm wondering, not so much about technical correction, cause it was done a while back, when my pipes weren't adjusted properly for the climate.

But, as you listen, I'm curious if you think this is something you would enjoy as a tune live?
Or is it better suited for theater? (for which it was actually originally written)

Do you hear other instruments in there too?

Cheers!
Rich
www.gouette.com
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Cool tune. I'm listening to it again as I post, sounds like I heard a note or two slightly out of tune, was that because of the adjustments you mentioned or the nature of the instrument? My alto sax will get a note or two slightly off here and there, I have to adjust my embochure (sp?) to compensate. Good recording, sounds almost like a soprano sax. I think either live or theatre would work, I would enjoy hearing it live. I'm a long time Jethro Tull fan, I'm wondering what it would sound like if Ian Anderson got his hands on it and used flute instead...

Overall - nice tune, good listening and you managed to capture some of the ringing, almost feedback quality of some of the higher notes. What sort of "pipes" were used? You play it/them well.

Hmmm...could have sworn I saw a reply to this post last night...now nothing, just mine...

thanks.
wonder what the 'ghost post' was...

They're Uilleann pipes.
I'm betting that note you heard when you mentioned ringing, was the C natural.
It's can be one of the most expressive notes in the scale.

Sorry I'm not a Jethro Tull fan, so it's a little lost on me...

Thanks again for the feedback.

Nice job on the pipes! Are you familiar with Scottish band Big Country? They did a lot of stuff where the guitars would emulate pipes, and often had bagpipes at their live shows.

Paleopete, I could imagine flutist James Galway doing this more than Ian. I too am a huge JT fan, I've seen them 21 times! BTW, are you into paleontology as well?

Very cool cadence, great melody. The intonation problems inherent to the pipes strike my ear at times, though. A bit flat at times. Otherwise, very nice.

intonation problems inherent to the pipes

man, you ain't jokin aboot the pipes & pitch, etc
They're a beastie of an instrument(especially Uilleanns) that's fer sure...but the rewards when you get em right...oooh
I'm far from a master myself, but am committed to pursuin em!

Rich

celtic: The ringing or reverberation I hear (just listened to it again) is on a couple of notes, my xylophone says B,C,D, F# and I think an A somewhere. More in some spots than in others. I hear similar overtones from guitar frequently, usually higher notes. My Squier Strat gets a few high notes that will make your neck hairs crawl...Anyway, it's a nice effect, and I don't think it can be recreated by any effects pedal I've used.

Jethro Tull is a rock band lead by singer/flautist/guitarist/songwriter/composer Ian Anderson. Very Renaissance and classical influenced. Anderson also plays numerous other instruments.

jimmydanger: Not familiar with Galway, although I'm almost certain I've heard the name before. Where, I have no idea. I've only seen Tull 3 times, the best 3 shows I've ever seen. And yes, I'm into Paleontology, but more leaning toward Archaeology. Those and Anthropology overlap a lot. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a decent place around here to poke around for old goodies...I have to settle for the occasional old bottle buried in a box at some yard sale or resale shop...

xylophone!
they still make those?

j/k

Paleo, James Galway is probably the most famous flutist in the world. He has won more golden flutes than any other and recorded an immense catalogue. He's Irish and also does a lot of celtic stuff as well as classical.

I hunt for fossils in Michigan, where the glaciers carved the rock down to the Devonian strata. Fun for nerds!

Yeah man, Galway rules the flute..
and holy shnikies can he rip it up on a pennywhistle!

I knew I had heard the name, but I don't think I've ever heard Galway play. I listen to Classical very rarely, and am not familiar with any of the contemporary musicians at all. If I ever do happen to hear him, I'll make sure and pay attention.