The South Wind - Fingerstyle Guitar - Doug Young

The South Wind is an Irish traditional tune, a waltz, that is popular with fingerstyle guitarists. The tune apparently dates from the 1700s, originally known in Gaelic as "A Ghaoith ó nDeas" or "The Wind from the South". This arrangement is based on the version I teach in my Peghead Nation course on alternate tunings:
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I think I first heard this tune from John Renbourn, who did a version in Drop-D tuning, tho the song has been recorded by the Chieftains and many others. I also play the tune as a duet with Teja Gerken in the key of D (DADGAD tuning), which seems to be a common choice among fingerstyle players. However, the tune is usually played in the key of G in Irish sessions. This arrangement is played in DADGAD in the traditional key of G, tho I am capo'd at the 2nd fret in this video, so it sounds in A here. I just liked the sound of the capo II.
Played here on an Ed Claxton EM, DADGAD tuning, recorded with a pair of Schoeps CMC6/MK41 mics.
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[@JoshuaPolak]

@Doug Young It's like you carefully step to the side when you play letting the guitar show it's own voice; totally beautiful. I love this!

[@DougYoungGuitar]

That's such a nice thought, I may try to actively create that mental image!

[@SergeUnplugged]

In my opinion, Doug is one of fingerstyle founding pioneers, hat's off

[@elginphelps5291]

You've missed 50 years of great players who influenced Doug.

[@hiddenulstertours2316]

Beautiful Doug ❤

[@danielgrenier2417]

Flawless in every way. One of your best ones yet, Doug. Terrific!

[@DougYoungGuitar]

Thanks, Daniel, glad you enjoyed it!

[@CrawfishParish]

So wonderful

[@carolm1354]

That was beautiful!! A very relaxing and meditative piece- I could listen to this all day!! You make it look effortless as always 👋

[@DougYoungGuitar]

Thank you so much!

[@fantom919]

Beautiful playing, sound, and recording. Always love to hear the tone you get out of any guitar.

[@DougYoungGuitar]

Thank you kindly!

[@ScottPenick]

Lovely as always.

[@bobgarcia182]

This is an absolutely gorgeous performance of this lovely tune! Bravo! 👏

[@DougYoungGuitar]

Thanks, Bob!

[@MrPalmersong]

Oh yes…………..Lovely tune, great playing.

[@AntonEmery]

Sounds great Doug! Lovely recording and arrangement.

[@AlOwens]

Hands down (no pun) this is the best arrangement and performance of this timeless classic I have heard. Bravo Maestro 👏 👏

[@DougYoungGuitar]

Thanks, Al! Glad you enjoyed it. Always helps to have a great tune to work with!

[@AndrewWalshGuitar]

Loved this.

[@DougYoungGuitar]

Thanks!

[@daniel_roest]

So nice, Doug 👏😊

[@DougYoungGuitar]

Hi Daniel, thanks!