Rip the Calico [Reel] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Here’s a medium-deep dive on the wonderful old tune “Rip the Calico” AKA Tear the Calico, AKA Fair Wind. I play the tune in G and D. And I investigate a few different versions of the tune, starting with its appearance as tune #1255 in O’Neill’s Music of Ireland [1850 Melodies, published in 1903].
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As always, I’m playing this on my Patrick Olwell Pratten-style flute.
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You know, sometimes I catch my harried mind thinking, “who has time for stuff like this??” But then it quickly switches to gratitude: “I’m SO GLAD someone took the time to make this!!”
I love this tune, and I’ve been mystified by the form for quite some time. I’ve settled on Bothy Band version, even though I first heard it on Tulla’s 50th Anniversary album.
Right? I feel the same way. And not just sometimes. OFTEN. So I'm grateful for requests like these that make me finally dig in to stuff that I "don't have time for." .... And I think I'm with you--if someone asks for "Rip," they're probably thinking of the version that I associate with the Bothy Band. But whenever I feel like it, I'm gonna know that I could alternately do the Tulla one. Because it's really nice.
@@ShannonHeatonMusic I appreciate hearing that! …and since we’re being honest here: I think I might have avoided the Tulla 50th version purely because of my discomfort with the c naturals. I guess it’s time to dive back in to see what else I can learn by revisiting this tune!
I first heard this tune in 1978 played by the BB. What an incredible piece.
The Bothies played the heck out of it.
Fantastic!
Yay! That was a fun one to do. Thanks for giving it a spin.
I first learned this from Siobhan Kelly at Irish Arts Week in 2001 as "Micho Russell's." I never heard it at sessions since then, but I decided to resurrect it at my session this past weekend and doing some research beforehand, found my version called "The Fair Wind," with the A and C parts reversed from where they are in O'Neill's #1255, but the B part in the same order. After we played it, I learned from a fellow player that it was a version of Rip the Calico. I subsequently found your video here, which seems thoroughly confusing at first but actually clarifies matters. I believe it's a nice tune on the flute. I actually like it the way Siobhan taught it, but as with alot of folk music, it can get turned or switched around, parts added, etc. Thanks for doing this one!
haha! Yes, I was confused by the different versions and parts. It was a helpful exercise for me to untangle two versions. No matter how you play it, it's a very sweet tune.
I’m partial to the Bothy Band recording.
I grew up hearing this played by the Bothy Band and their way of playing it in sessions in Dublin and Clare. I find it very hard to reverse the order while playing it. But thats what Irish music is all about - each player can add something to the tune.
Yeah--once you get it one way, it can be really weird to switch that around. (And you needn't!)
May I Say,
I’ve learned from this quite a lot,
You’ve really explored this one.
I would have expected this from
an irishman, not an american…
Thanks
So great that you enjoyed this one. It was fun for me, too, Bart! And pardon the self promo here; but if you enjoy exploring tunes, there are some interesting deep dives (with not just ME offering insights) on my Irish Music Stories Podcast: "Selma and Rose" was an interesting one recently: shannonheatonmusic.com/ims/
Adorei essa aula, não entendi muito bem o inglês mas adoro essas lindas canções com uma professora linda pra completar !! Love it !
I am sorry that I cannot offer the lesson in Portuguese! But happy to have you joining our "class." And the music can speak for itself, really.
@@ShannonHeatonMusic Thanks Shannon for the answer, I'm using the translator to answer, I speak fluent Spanish, I feel ashamed that I don't speak English, but I understand something, I would like to know if you also speak Spanish, I'm looking forward to the live on the 13th, do you have facebook or instagram? You and your husband are very nice, Abs!
Sorry no Spanish either! Our Virtual Guided Session community has a FB group page, Jonathan. You have to answer a few music questions to become a member, so we keep it a private space.
@@ShannonHeatonMusic Ok Shannon, got it, thanks for answering, I'll look up the page, you're very nice, you're in Michigan correct?
we are in Boston!
The music history nerd in me loved this one! I’m not sure which version I like best, although I’m leaning towards O’Niell’s. I like the unresolved ending. I’m working on learning it all the ways you played it, such a great ear training exercise. Another great video, thank you!
Great, Susan! I guess the D Major "Bothy Band" version (the one many associate with them) might be the best well-known. They are all good!
Thanks. The video reminded me of the type of playing when more than two play people would play a tune 'out of step' I can't remember what it is called, the word. But you don't hear it allot in folk music sessions. I can't remember it but it is a very simple term. It tends to be done more with singing.
Cool. Yeah, definitely a high level of counterpoint with the two "versions" (or completely different tunes?).
I would love to hear your take on playing Dennis Murphy’s Polka!
We'll try for it next time, at our Virtual Guided Session. You mean the one that starts like this, right?: fgfe d--B | A D F A ...
@@ShannonHeatonMusic yes! thats how it starts.
Excellent. Certainly witnessed this one causing session controversy to the point of avoiding this grand tune. Favor your last version with the modulation. Thank you!
It was fun to dig into this one! Been on my "to do" list for a while....
Oh, a Bothy Band recorded ríl 😽