“The Humours of Slip Jig” is a slip jig very much associated with Donegal music. I learned it from accordion player Dermot Byrne, who is now based in Clare.
X:1
T:Humours of Whiskey (The)
R:Slip Jig
M:9/8
K:Edor
|:G2A Bee Bee|GFG BGB AFD|G2A Bee Bee|dcd A2G FED:|
|d2e fdf ecA|dcd fdf gfe|d2e fdf ecA|Bcd A2G FED|
d2e fdf ecA|dcd fdf gfe|d2e fga ecA|Bcd A2G FED||
“The Glen of Aherlow” is a great reel composed by Sean Ryan, fiddle player from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. I associate this tune with my friend Paolo Cerato, an accordion player from Italy who has been living in Co. Clare for many years.
“The Green Groves of Erin” is a very famous reel which I learned through various sessions. Micho Russell recorded a lovely version of this tune, however I really associate with The Bothy Band, their version on the album “After Hours” is truly remarkable and a classic set.
“The Cat That Ate The Candle”, which I learned from the late Frankie Kennedy (Donegal flute player, founding member of Altan), is one of the few tunes on this site that actually has nothing to do with Doolin. It is simply the opening reel of one of my favourite tracks ever, Frankie’s solo on Altan’s very first album.
