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Kevin McDermott Octogenarian
Добавлен 2 янв 2012
Scottish Tunes....
Three hauntingly beautiful Scottish tunes - The Dark Island - The Mist Covered Mountains of Home - Fear a' Bhata
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A LOVELY OLD WALTZ .........
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I composed this tune to suit the words of a song I wrote in memory of my late wife. This is a line from the song .....In London town true love we found as we danced to a lovely old waltz..Hence the title of the tune....I'm playing here in the key of G.... A lovely old waltz Our hearts were young and life was fun When we met in a bright city street Her smiling face in that lonely place Caught my...
Viennese Waltzes
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Three lovely Viennese waltzes...Danube, River of Dreams - Vienna, City of my Dreams - The Merry Widow waltz...All played on my Hohner Gaelic iv B/C/C# accordion.
The Answer to a Prayer
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i believe this recitation came from the pen of the late John Duggan from Co.Mayo.
The Auchtermucty Gala March......
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Written by the late great Jimmy Shand. I notice this great march is being played a lot by Irish Ceili Bands. I believe Jimmy Shand wrote it in the key of C with the third part in F. Consequently most Scottish players play it that way. However the Irish Ceili Bands play it in D with the 3rd part in G and that's the way I play it on here...My box is a Hohner B/C/C# Gaelic iv.
The Oslo Waltz ......
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A very suitable waltz for the accordion. Played here on my Hohner Gaelic 1v B/C/C# three row accordion.
Green Eye of the little yellow God with a beat
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The story of young officer in India during the day of Queen Victoria. He fell in love with a demanding woman and paid the ultimate price, The moral of the story is "Never mess with little Yellow Gods.
The Blackbird Set Dance and The Queen of the Rushes Jig
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The Blackbird is a very old set dance. When I was learning the accordion over seventy years ago I was often asked to play the Blackbird tune. I eventually learned to play it and over the years I was often asked to play it for some good step dancers. Now, at age 88 the old fingers are a bit slow on some of the high notes, but at least I can still give it a go, warts and all. The second tune is t...
*A CAVAN WALTZ* for the *CAVAN CALLING WEEKEND*
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Dunaree - Cavan Girl - Gallant John Joe and Come back Paddy Reilly...A few nice old Cavan Tunes for the *Cavan Calling Weekend*. 28th/29th/30the July 2023.
Varso Vien. Translated: (From Warsaw)
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A very old Polish folk waltz tune and dance that is over 250 years old and is known all over the world by many different names. In Ireland I found at least six different names on the first two parts of the tune.. The version I play here is one i came across in an old music book many years ago. Playing it here to celebrate my 87th birthday.
Scottish Country Dance -Eightsome Reel Medley......
Просмотров 6122 года назад
Four Scottish Reels - The Back O'Bennachie - Eight Men O'Moidant - The Peat Fire Flame - Corn Rigs. Played on my Hohner Gaelic IVS B/C/C# Three Row Accordion....
Four old popular American tunes played in 3/4/ time. Suitable for an old style waltz.
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Springtime in the Rockies - The old Kentucky Waltz - The Missouri Waltz and The Wyoming Lullaby. Played on my three row B/C/C# Manfrini accordion
'The Little Pub in London' aka 'The Homecoming' - Performed by Kevin McDermott.
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This poignant recitation is about an Irish Emigrant in London and his longing for his homeland. This recitation has been doing the rounds for many years especially around Christmas time. I hope I've done it justice. The Christmas carol 'See amid the winter snow' is from a recording by the Valda Chamber Choir and the the soloist is my son James.
*The Night before Christmas* performed by Kevin McDermott
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*The Night before Christmas* performed by Kevin McDermott
'Two Old Country Tunes' played by an old country gentleman.
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'Two Old Country Tunes' played by an old country gentleman.
Theme music from 'The Longest Day - D Day June 6th 1944.
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Theme music from 'The Longest Day - D Day June 6th 1944.
Two Irish Set Dances with a French Connection.
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Two Irish Set Dances with a French Connection.
Two Hornpipes - Competitive Dancers Tempo
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Two Hornpipes - Competitive Dancers Tempo
Three Golden Oldies from the 30s/40s/50s.
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Three Golden Oldies from the 30s/40s/50s.
3 SLIPS JIGS - Moll Roe - Deirdre's Fancy -The Dusty Miller
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3 SLIPS JIGS - Moll Roe - Deirdre's Fancy -The Dusty Miller
The Godfather Waltz followed by the Main Theme (Speak Softly Love)
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The Godfather Waltz followed by the Main Theme (Speak Softly Love)
'A Treble Jig aka A Hard Jig' followed by a 'Medium Jig' - The Westwind and The Kinnegad Slashers.
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'A Treble Jig aka A Hard Jig' followed by a 'Medium Jig' - The Westwind and The Kinnegad Slashers.
The Emigrant's Waltz - Something to dance to on St Patricks Day 2021.
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The Emigrant's Waltz - Something to dance to on St Patricks Day 2021.
Tango - 'La Cumparsita' ....(The Little Parade)
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Tango - 'La Cumparsita' ....(The Little Parade)
La Vraie Valse Musette - French Continental Waltz.
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La Vraie Valse Musette - French Continental Waltz.
Great playing.
Thank you for this
Fantastic, thank you for this wonderful music. Brings me to a great place in my memories
I was in a dance band back in the 1970's and 80's. Financially it kept my head above water while at college.
Wonderful!
What a lovely way to start 2025. I normally drink beer, as I am doing right now, it's hot here, but Kevin, I could polish off a bottle of the Black Bush with you! Oh, you have stirred up so many, many memories of many, many bands and as The Dubliners sang.." It's many a day I've travelled, a hundred miles or more.." Absolutely delightful. I want to wish you a flam diddley new year! Love and peace from a slightly younger Co Antrim man, in sunny Cape Town.
Many thanks and a Happy and Healthy 2025...Kev Mac
Background music awfully distracting, couldn't watch.
You have so many talents Kevin.
très joli.Bravoooo.
Lovely.
Great tune well played, my compliments
Many thanks....
Kevin,you are playing good. Kindly regards from 🇦🇹👍👏🙋
Thanks ....Not bad for an 88 year old I suppose...
I'd much more prefer that accordion sound than the the Manfrini Kevin. Lovely music.
i agree Jimmy. I love the sound of this box and the compression is nearly as good as the day I bought it. I nearly sold it last year but couldn't let it go,,
Lovely playing.
Great music Kevin.
Thank you...
Great playing,lovely tunes.
Lovely. Well played Kevin
Beautiful music. Thank you Kevin.
Great Stuff Kevin. We'll played.
Lovely playing of great old tines. More please
Fair dues Kevin, great to see and hear.. An inspiration for us all, long may you continue to enjoy playing the box. Great exercise for the fingers and helps to defeat Mr Arthur itis lol.
Thank you Sir, Bit of Arthur in the left fingers and a circulation problem in the little pinky on the right , but playing music certainly keeps me sane and Lucid. I'd recommend in to any old git ...lol...🤓
Good on you Kevin. How can remember all the variations not to mention all the tunes you have your head..
Practice Jim and a good memory...lol....
What age did you join the LFB at
Hi Kevin McDermot hope you're keeping in good health. My wife and love to play your music when we're feeling a little low, and then we don't feel low anymore. Bill Tobin Cork.
Thank you very much William. Much appreciated.
As an Irish Scot much appreciated. Beautiful 🏴
I was delighted to read of your award in the Wexford news Kevin. Lovely to see all your family too. Happy Christmas and Blessings to you to all.
Wonderful, thank for sharing! Friendly, Mauro
A cracking tune ,thanks Kevin..
You're a man of so many talents Kevin.
Thanks Jimmy. Hope you're keeping well 🤠
Awe Kevin. That’s lovely. I bet you can put outa good jig on that box.
Thank you.... I enjoyed that!!
Kevin is a gentleman of many talents...
Great....did you play "When it's Springtime in the Rockies"...??
Thank you...Indeed I've played that oldie many times during my lifetime. I'll include it in a suitable selection eventually,.............
@@kevinmcdermottoctogenarian6568 Thank you indeed!
Fantastic. Thanks
Lovely. Thank you.
Another nice one Kevin. Well done.
great march by a great musician
Well done Kevin, that was very enjoyable.
Lovely playing,great oul tunes.
👏👏👏👏👏well done!
Lovely playing Kevin , what's the title of the second tune please .
We better bide a wee' - We better stay awhile...
@@kevinmcdermottoctogenarian6568 Thanks very much 👍
Beautiful. My mum would have been up dancing to those tunes. Have a great St Patrick's Day.
Lovely playing. Sweet box.
Loved this Kevin made me cry, was beautiful
God bless your father and the family this made me cry, we had similar story although mum was able to go back to Mayo and end her days there.
Thanks you Tony.....
he probably knew my Dad. He was in London fire brigade at the same time
Way to go, Kevin. I like what Michael Coleman did with it but tis nice to hear it as written by Felix Burns. Nice job; very enjoyable.
Well done Kevin. Great delivery. Nice to hear those old recitations. I've enjoyed your other videos as well.
Well played.
BEautiful!!
It touched my heart... Background music was perfectly paired with the story.❤️