If I might insert my 2 cents, he's playing in the wind, in scenery that would rate an 18 on a scale of 1 to 10 any day. I think the idea here is to let go of your carefully schooled notions and let your spirit fly. MIGHT the slightly off-chromatic notes just be part of this wild and gorgeous whole?
I need to second cldavis...this is great fiddling, better than I could do, but intonation is one of the issues that really sets apart a superb fiddler....Intonation is key, and has nothing to do with "style"...
'Very nice' technical stuff...focus now more on intonation to take your music up another level and close the gap- without even having to practice the fast technical work. As good as your technical ability is, your tuning should catch up to match now.
Your "intonation" or lack thereof mentioned in another comment, is what makes your fiddling sound authentic and old time. Be your own fiddler. Perfect, classical "fiddler" are a dime a dozen. Keep your own style. The imperfecions is what makes it sound real and appealing.
No, no, and no. Does Mark O'Connor have intonation as an issue? Playing out of tune makes a person sound ---well, out of tune - no other way to say it. Phrasing well in folk style is what makes it sound old time. All good muscians shoudl strive to play with good intonation period - end of discussion.
I am no expert, so I will say that for enjoyment purposes (which is what music is all about) I give a thumbs up :)
Bendito2006 6 months ago
his outfit doesn't match the scenery
batmanhatguy 6 months ago
If I might insert my 2 cents, he's playing in the wind, in scenery that would rate an 18 on a scale of 1 to 10 any day. I think the idea here is to let go of your carefully schooled notions and let your spirit fly. MIGHT the slightly off-chromatic notes just be part of this wild and gorgeous whole?
pappyfiddle 11 months ago
I need to second cldavis...this is great fiddling, better than I could do, but intonation is one of the issues that really sets apart a superb fiddler....Intonation is key, and has nothing to do with "style"...
ArturoSkandha 1 year ago
nice job my cousin play's this as a madley with liberty two-step
99sco 2 years ago
no, it is not too rushed, this song is supposed to be fast and the sound is great. i love this song, you did a great job!
Rockierb 2 years ago
Thanks for the encouragement!
eagelblum 2 years ago
good fiddling!! and the scenery adds to your great fiddling,,keep it up
radar200 2 years ago
Very cool!! This is right up my alley!
cathead77 2 years ago
Gene loved the song and the scenery!
4sunandrain4 2 years ago
lawl
nice view XD
iplehguitar 3 years ago
You need more of an old time rhythm, its too rushed. But your bowing is pretty good and its a great setting!
marcus9990 3 years ago
wow! i'm like speechless! wow!
amyismycat 3 years ago
Awesome. I subbed.
BreathDoctor 3 years ago
Had me rockin in my chair and tappin my feet!
Thanks
ForgivenStringbender 3 years ago
Thanks for listening!
eagelblum 3 years ago
'Very nice' technical stuff...focus now more on intonation to take your music up another level and close the gap- without even having to practice the fast technical work. As good as your technical ability is, your tuning should catch up to match now.
Nice tune!
cldavis33 3 years ago
Thanks CL! I think your suggestion makes sense and is worth working on. Truly appreciate your advice.
eagelblum 3 years ago
Your "intonation" or lack thereof mentioned in another comment, is what makes your fiddling sound authentic and old time. Be your own fiddler. Perfect, classical "fiddler" are a dime a dozen. Keep your own style. The imperfecions is what makes it sound real and appealing.
wvg4800 2 years ago
Good point. There is more to fiddling than being perfect! Thanks for the encouragement
eagelblum 2 years ago
Nobody will be perfect. But good intonation makes for some damn good sounding fiddlin'!
cldavis33 2 years ago
No, no, and no. Does Mark O'Connor have intonation as an issue? Playing out of tune makes a person sound ---well, out of tune - no other way to say it. Phrasing well in folk style is what makes it sound old time. All good muscians shoudl strive to play with good intonation period - end of discussion.
cldavis33 2 years ago
@wvg4800 pretty doggone good, I'd say.
idiotboydotcom 1 year ago