Super well done, Colin. Almost nobody ever plays Paddy Hayes' jig -- I learned it from John Carty a few years ago. I expect it was one of the London tunes he learned growing up. The tempo is just perfect. I heard Peter O'Laughlin say once "These young players -- they all have 11 fingers and they play a lot of notes, but where's the music?" You have the music, my friend.
Thanks Tom. I actually learned Paddy Hayes and Road to Monalea from John Carty while I was in Limerick. It was such a treat studying with John. He has so many great tunes and such a lovely relaxed style.
Gorgeous playing. Could listen to the pair of ye all day.. Love all of your videos. Great tempo and the run downs get me every time. First video I saw was Joe banns barndance and still listen to it every day. Brilliant stuff boys. Keep her lit. Hup
@@reflectorhayes693 This jig of Pat's is called 'Rooney's favourite' , in tribute I'm presuming to Brian Rooney. Did he include it on either of the albums?
Colin, I'm looking for an octovo mandolin and yours sounds absolutely amazing, helped in no small part i'm sure by the acoustics of the space, and while I can hardly afford the f-style weber gallatin you have, do you have any other recommendations for ones that would get me started? preferably similar in tone to yours :)
+matthew kberg Honestly I wouldn't know what to recommend. I had always wanted a Weber, but started out on an old Harmony arch top guitar that a friend of mine converted into an octave mandolin. It sounded interesting but had horrible action. Fortunately I was able to get a Weber from Bruce several years ago. Good luck with your hunt!
The really good tunes can stand on their own without any accompaniment. However, as a general rule, anything that compliments or enhances the tune, and doesn't distract from it is ok by me. Obviously, that leaves a lot of room for individual taste: I suppose that's the beauty of the arts.
Colin Botts I lead a welcoming group of trad players that has many melody players and just as many strummers. I have spent an hour learning Patty Hayes on banjo and OM. If I want to introduce it to the group, I better come with chords written out.
this is one my most replayed live shows on youtube, so great. i wish i could have seen it! even more inspiring now that i have an octave mandolin. woo
I'm truly honored that you would take the time to listen to this (and especially more than once!) All the best with your new octave mandolin! Cheers!
Super well done, Colin. Almost nobody ever plays Paddy Hayes' jig -- I learned it from John Carty a few years ago. I expect it was one of the London tunes he learned growing up. The tempo is just perfect. I heard Peter O'Laughlin say once "These young players -- they all have 11 fingers and they play a lot of notes, but where's the music?" You have the music, my friend.
Actually, Paddy Hayes wrote the tune...
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Thanks for all the positive comments. Glad you enjoy the tunes.
Could listen to these guys all night, really bring out the musicality in the tunes.
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Thanks Tom. I actually learned Paddy Hayes and Road to Monalea from John Carty while I was in Limerick. It was such a treat studying with John. He has so many great tunes and such a lovely relaxed style.
Gorgeous playing. Could listen to the pair of ye all day.. Love all of your videos. Great tempo and the run downs get me every time. First video I saw was Joe banns barndance and still listen to it every day. Brilliant stuff boys. Keep her lit. Hup
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Very nice playing; like that transition from the jig to the reel too!
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Absolutely outstanding
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Absolutely fantastic.
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Just lovely guys. Lovely.....
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Unbelievable! Chills!
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Nice job... lovely choice of tunes!
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Wow... Paddy Hayes... haven't heard that since I took banjo with John Carty at SwannyG. Got to dust that off - love your playing!
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Amazing duo :)
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Wow that run down at 4.10 is excellent, I'll be trying to do that all night.
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lovely! i'll be learnig the first tune !
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okay for one second I thought the mandolinist was wearing dutch clogs for the foot tapping sound XD anyway beautiful tunes love it :)
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Pure magic
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really nice playin
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is it named after paddy hayes, the great box/concertina player from wexford and now kiltyclogher?
+Willie Finn Hiya, Willie, the tune is NOT named AFTER Paddy Hayes, he WROTE the tune! Thanks for asking :)
@@reflectorhayes693 This jig of Pat's is called 'Rooney's favourite' , in tribute I'm presuming to Brian Rooney. Did he include it on either of the albums?
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What tunings are being used on these instruments?
Sorry, I missed your question! octave mandolin: GDAE, guitar: DADGAD
Colin, I'm looking for an octovo mandolin and yours sounds absolutely amazing, helped in no small part i'm sure by the acoustics of the space, and while I can hardly afford the f-style weber gallatin you have, do you have any other recommendations for ones that would get me started? preferably similar in tone to yours :)
+matthew kberg
Honestly I wouldn't know what to recommend. I had always wanted a Weber, but started out on an old Harmony arch top guitar that a friend of mine converted into an octave mandolin. It sounded interesting but had horrible action. Fortunately I was able to get a Weber from Bruce several years ago. Good luck with your hunt!
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Colin, I’m wondering If you have chord preferences for Patty Hayes?
The really good tunes can stand on their own without any accompaniment. However, as a general rule, anything that compliments or enhances the tune, and doesn't distract from it is ok by me. Obviously, that leaves a lot of room for individual taste: I suppose that's the beauty of the arts.
Colin Botts I lead a welcoming group of trad players that has many melody players and just as many strummers. I have spent an hour learning Patty Hayes on banjo and OM. If I want to introduce it to the group, I better come with chords written out.
@@tompurvis1261 email me through my website and I'll send you a pdf if that will help.