I was once invited to a house session (in 2004/05) with John Doyle & Liz Carroll. Starstruck was an understatement - Solas was my earliest exposure to Irish music, in 1998, at age twelve. After I met them all in Virginia, at their show in Reston, I started whistle and fiddle in 2000. I'll forever be "relegated" to those two instruments, I suppose. JK. I just can never quite get the picking rhythm, up - down picking... let alone the tremolo, rolls, ornaments, etc. on guitar, mandolin, or banjo! Love my bowed triplets on fiddle, rolls/crans on whistle, but this is beyond me! I've attempted many times...
"Queen of the Earth Child of the STARS" is a WEST Virginia tune from fiddler Edden Hammons. It was recorded on an aluminum disc by a collector for WVU where the disc resides. I played it (until arthritis took my fiddling). This guitar is exceptional.
Thank you for pointing out that this is a West Virginia tune from Edden Hammons. I was half afraid to listen because Edden played it so beautifully on fiddle and since it's been passed on by others, I was afraid this recording wouldn't do the tune justice. I was overwhelmingly surprised and pleased. Good job, both to John Doyle and those that passed the tune on so more might enjoy it.
@@oldtimepamoldtimepam1537 ...well, I can understand what you mean; as a fiddler/whistler, I do like what I like. And although I'm forever adding to my repertoire, certain tunes (by certain players) are exemplary in my mind. BUT, at the same time, all traditional tunes begin somewhere; if we were all afraid to listen, because we love one player's version, the music wouldn't go anywhere! haha. But sometimes "originals" are the best. (I use quotations to say "originals", as in the original composer, or the first person we've heard play a tune.)
+Boo Gershman John Doyle could be the Irish guitarist right now. Here is some fresh stuff of his I just uploaded froma concert at Acadia Trad School this summer with The Alt. Enjoy... ruclips.net/p/PLmb3Z_S0HXKHfatZARwXdJijKVQgA-i7o
It's always funny to me how the guitar nerds talk about tunings and who learned what from whom. Can we not just agree that your man John Doyle is brilliant and gorgeous?
That's what celtic music is mostly all about!!...and nothing "nerd" about that!!...and it's certainly not about "good looks"!!...although?...hi!...hi!...brilliant, that's for sure!!...open tunings "open" up a lot of possibilities in guitar music!!...peace sister Kate!!...
+Peter Miller Guitar I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you like John, check this out, The Alt with John, Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O'Leary ruclips.net/p/PLmb3Z_S0HXKHfatZARwXdJijKVQgA-i7o
+ThreeTimesThrough will do, thanks for connecting. I know of Nuala Kennedy, maybe through some of my Irish concert travels , however I haven't met her at all. I sort of drift around solo from venue to venue apart from a few double bills etc.
Sorry about that, should have done the research! Fixed it on the title but not the video, oh well. Have to take the video down to fix that and don't want to do that! Thanks for the heads up, darn Irish accents :-)
Mark Knopfler likely learned most of his technique from Richard Thompson. Silly people who hear RT for the first time often describe him as "Knopfler-esq". As if!
No sir, it goess back to ancient India, and of course the Arab oud (lute) music is also earlier than Flamenco. You can add the fantastic music Bach wrote 300 years ago for the lute - that is the ultimate in finger picking.
your version of this tune is the absolute best ! 💗
FYI the guitar John is playing is a Kevin Muiderman. Gorgeous!
(Denmark) So lovely played. Beautiful Tunes, notes and Sound 🎶 Love John Doyles Music and his very fine technique👌🌹
I was once invited to a house session (in 2004/05) with John Doyle & Liz Carroll. Starstruck was an understatement - Solas was my earliest exposure to Irish music, in 1998, at age twelve. After I met them all in Virginia, at their show in Reston, I started whistle and fiddle in 2000. I'll forever be "relegated" to those two instruments, I suppose. JK. I just can never quite get the picking rhythm, up - down picking... let alone the tremolo, rolls, ornaments, etc. on guitar, mandolin, or banjo! Love my bowed triplets on fiddle, rolls/crans on whistle, but this is beyond me! I've attempted many times...
Beautiful soulful music & exceptional craftsmanship. Top Tier !
"Queen of the Earth Child of the STARS" is a WEST Virginia tune from fiddler Edden Hammons. It was recorded on an aluminum disc by a collector for WVU where the disc resides. I played it (until arthritis took my fiddling). This guitar is exceptional.
I don't know how John does it. His playing is exceptional, left and right hand. He is a guitar virtuoso and percussion/rhythm section all in one...
Thank you for pointing out that this is a West Virginia tune from Edden Hammons. I was half afraid to listen because Edden played it so beautifully on fiddle and since it's been passed on by others, I was afraid this recording wouldn't do the tune justice. I was overwhelmingly surprised and pleased. Good job, both to John Doyle and those that passed the tune on so more might enjoy it.
@@oldtimepamoldtimepam1537 ...well, I can understand what you mean; as a fiddler/whistler, I do like what I like. And although I'm forever adding to my repertoire, certain tunes (by certain players) are exemplary in my mind. BUT, at the same time, all traditional tunes begin somewhere; if we were all afraid to listen, because we love one player's version, the music wouldn't go anywhere! haha. But sometimes "originals" are the best.
(I use quotations to say "originals", as in the original composer, or the first person we've heard play a tune.)
that was simply beautiful
+Boo Gershman John Doyle could be the Irish guitarist right now. Here is some fresh stuff of his I just uploaded froma concert at Acadia Trad School this summer with The Alt. Enjoy... ruclips.net/p/PLmb3Z_S0HXKHfatZARwXdJijKVQgA-i7o
Is he using a pick here? @@ThreeTimesThrough
Spectacular. John Doyle is proof that the basis of melody is rythym
Great stuff!
Magnificent playing.
Its sad to think of all the people who will not be listening to this real music while they waste their time listening to the "top 40"
Spread the word...
Listening to crappy grime instead
Nice tunes, excellent playing, beautiful tone.
is DAGDAD
It's always funny to me how the guitar nerds talk about tunings and who learned what from whom. Can we not just agree that your man John Doyle is brilliant and gorgeous?
Yess, true, ... er by the way, isn't that a Lowden guitar (just having a little fun there ! ))
That's what celtic music is mostly all about!!...and nothing "nerd" about that!!...and it's certainly not about "good looks"!!...although?...hi!...hi!...brilliant, that's for sure!!...open tunings "open" up a lot of possibilities in guitar music!!...peace sister Kate!!...
I don't think it 's a Lowden
Wonderful inspiration! thanks for the video
Sergio Ribnikov Gunnarsson Yes, a wonderful guy and great singer, guitar player, one of the masters of Celtic music!
well, this is a real good find!!!
+Peter Miller Guitar I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you like John, check this out, The Alt with John, Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O'Leary ruclips.net/p/PLmb3Z_S0HXKHfatZARwXdJijKVQgA-i7o
+ThreeTimesThrough will do, thanks for connecting. I know of Nuala Kennedy, maybe through some of my Irish concert travels , however I haven't met her at all. I sort of drift around solo from venue to venue apart from a few double bills etc.
If you haven't heard John Doyle, you should, here is your chance.
I'm pretty sure the tuning is CFCGAD and the Capo is on the 4th Fret. Beautiful tune.
No. It's CFCGDD
@@arielecartoccimusic5280 I'm not sure I haven't played in a while. Will try that next time. Thanks for suggestion.
@@Rory99MYou're welcome! Trust me, it's correct! I usually play about 20 songs and tunes of John's and I took part of a Masterclass with him!
Any reason for this tuning?
Did somebody notice the little moth that hit with the guitar at 1:05?
His reel "Killarney" is actually "Coolaney" after the village in county Sligo and the not the place in Kerry.
Sorry about that, should have done the research! Fixed it on the title but not the video, oh well. Have to take the video down to fix that and don't want to do that! Thanks for the heads up, darn Irish accents :-)
John Doyle- Queen of the earth, child of the sky.
The last one sound a lot like the Bunker Hill done also by the legendary Arty McGlynn :)
Anyone know the tuning? Guitar?
So well phrased, the engineer deserves a mention. Thanks for the upload.
I think it is CFCGAD
CFCGDD, from the bottom to the top!
Is he using a pick?
WHATS THE TUNING
CFCGCD. Demonstrated on his Acoustic Masterclass.
Does anyone know what tuning he is playing in? DADGAD?
CFCGCD - thanks to Zac Leger for pointing that out
John uses a million tunings as well as guitars--what a master in rhythm and song sensitivity!!
do you have the entire concert on video?
ruclips.net/p/PLmb3Z_S0HXKHztmXTnVRJ1PR3mvETSHOs
Mark Knopfler must have learned from John Doyle! Watch his left hand...
The other way around.
Mark knopfler uses thumb and fingers, John Doyle is flat picking.
+Si Parker ~ He's flat picking and using his ring and pinkie fingers. Just not a ton.
Mark Knopfler likely learned most of his technique from Richard Thompson. Silly people who hear RT for the first time often describe him as "Knopfler-esq". As if!
Here is the concert playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLmb3Z_S0HXKHztmXTnVRJ1PR3mvETSHOs
Actually "finger picking" started wit5h flamenco style guitar playing.
No sir, it goess back to ancient India, and of course the Arab oud (lute) music is also earlier than Flamenco. You can add the fantastic music Bach wrote 300 years ago for the lute - that is the ultimate in finger picking.