Find a recording of the traditional Irish fiddle tune The Star of Munster. I play it nearly every time I pick up my fiddle. I don't seem to have ever recorded it, though, and to be honest I've never heard it played except when my fiddle is under my chin.
Andy Statman's Flatbush Waltz is very heavy.
Saddest tune for me is Neil Gow's lament on the Death of his Second Wife. Alasdair Fraser does a wonderful job on it.
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Originally posted by fiddlerjoebobFor me I think it's "Dogwood Winter". Here is Blaine Sprouse....
youtu.be/-ONMkUDMM1o
This is one of the most beautiful waltzes I've ever played, or heard for that matter. Excellently crafted piece of music.
Blackberry Blossom in G, played slowly, is such a sad lonely sound. Try it sometime.
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Originally posted by KCFiddlesSaddest tune for me is Neil Gow's lament on the Death of his Second Wife. Alasdair Fraser does a wonderful job on it.
When I lived in the Adirondacks of northern New York state, each summer that they were held, I would travel to the Scottish Games held in New Hampshire where as a part of the festivities, I would attend the fiddle workshops hosted by Alasdair Fraser. He is a fine teacher and a superb musician and a delightful fellow to visit with.
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Originally posted by KCFiddlesSaddest tune for me is Neil Gow's lament on the Death of his Second Wife. Alasdair Fraser does a wonderful job on it.
So he didn't feel bad enough to write a song after the first one?
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Originally posted by KCFiddlesSaddest tune for me is Neil Gow's lament on the Death of his Second Wife. Alasdair Fraser does a wonderful job on it.
Alasdair Fraser does a good job on all of his tunes, Happy, sad or otherwise.... A Master Fiddler IMO.
Jenna Reid playing "Hector the Hero" on Youtube.
Jenna Reid's version of "Hector the Hero" on Youtube.
Edited by - Dick Hauser on 05/22/2022 08:51:40
THE saddest tune? As a bonus it comes with the saddest lyrics too.....
Laurie Lewis' Maples Lament
You're hearing a Hardanger fiddle.
McPherson's Lament, Crested Hen, Mrs Jamison's Favorite
I enjoy dark tunes - prbly why I play hardanger/trad Scand these days.. youtube.com/watch?v=dIEWjxy6Ptg
Edited by - catty on 06/04/2022 12:36:55
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Originally posted by TuneWeaverA sad tune that I've been playing.. alone, in C, for over 30 years is O'Carolan's Farewell to music..I always play it very slow ..Here is Martin Hayes playing it.. and you Know (yeah, sure) that I sound that good when I play it
Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTfM0exIms
One of my favorite tunes to play on harp (I also like dark harp tunes ... eg, 30 String Clarsach. Scottish/Irish Wire Harp made in the EU - Isle of Skye - YouTube
Edited by - catty on 06/04/2022 12:46:55
