Irish polkas - The Lakes of Sligo selection

[SuperBetty213]

Grand music Terry! (what my Northern Michigan, USA wifi connection will let me hear of it so far) I am sending this vid to my youngest brother to settle a bet and prove to him I am not always out of my tree and the Irish musical tradition includes polka.

No such music as the music that comes out of Sligo. Thank you and your kind for giving it to the world. Cheers!

[terrygrif]

@SuperBetty213 Oh yes, polkas are very much part of the tradition - especially down in County Kerry. You find them in many counties - in Clare with the Kilfenora Ceili band, - in my native County Donegal also etc. Glad you enjoyed them but you will find many more accomplished musicians playing polkas on YouTube.

[SuperBetty213]

@terrygrif Now that my wifi connection is fixed I stand by my original comment, grand, this will definitely be in my Christmas playlist. Of all the various types of music I enjoy, Irish traditional has become my truest love because those who play it are so truly humble and generous with their gift. Thanks again.

[carrowcrin100]

Super playing Terry! Vincent

[terrygrif]

@carrowcrin100 Many thanks Vincent. Glad you enjoyed it. Haven't posted any tunes all year. Must get round to doing a few more over the holiday.

[carrowcrin100]

Super playing Terry!

[FromHolbergsTime]

Great playing, Terry!

gorgeous sounds, charming rhythms

the perpetual sounds of life

*****

Glenn

[terrygrif]

@FromHolbergsTime Dankeschon Glenn. I am glad you enjoyed it. Greetings from Ireland. Terry.

[lotte2305]

Well done Terry.... =) ! Greetings from Germany....see you in 64 days ;) !

[terrygrif]

@lotte2305 I know this is not your kind of music Charlotte but thanks for viewing anyway. Look forward to your visit. x

[IrenaMV]

Very nice and relaxing piece. I really enjoyed it.

Thanks Terry for posting.

Have a great weekend.

Your friend Irena

[terrygrif]

@IrenaMV Thanks Irena. Probably my favourite piece is that melody "Fanny Power" by O Carolan. I sometimes do it as a duet with a friend who plays flute. She puts lovely harmony to it. It just makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up!! lol

Have a good week. Terry

[IrenaMV]

@terrygrif Good Morning Terry, funny you mentioned your hair standing up. That are my criteria for good music. When I get goose bumps I know the music is good.

Have a great Sunday.

Irena

[AccordeonMouse]

Conngrat! Bravoo!

[mattis09]

nice one!

good playing

[terrygrif]

Many thanks Mattis. I appreciate your kind comment.

Terry.

[terrygrif]

Thank you so much Irisheyes. In truth I play the polkas too fast. This is due to the influence of the Scottish music  in my part of Donegal. I need a teacher with a big stick keeping me in tempo!! LOL

Warm regards,

Terry.

[Accordioncrasy]

A very dynamic tune inspires everyone for a dance. Its probably not easy to play. May I ask for your E-mail address, for we can change scores, I have a big one, but none of them are irish or scottish. Istvan

[terrygrif]

In some parts of Ireland they play the polkas very fast to suit the dancers. These might be nicer taken at a slower speed for listening. Many thanks.

Terry

[AccordionLadyMi]

LOL Terry. This floor is littered with kids toys and I am too tired to pick them up, too tired to dance, but not too tired to sit and listen to you play. Great Irish tunes and you are doing a great job playing them. Thank you for sharing your music. Fran

[terrygrif]

You would need to have tons of energy to dance these polkas at the speed I'm playing at!!!! LOL I've a lot to learn yet Fran.

Thanks for saying you enjoy them. All the best for 2010.

Terry.

[Stargreened]

Great video there Terry.

I always knew that third polka you play as "The Rose Tree"

[terrygrif]

Many thanks for the kind comment. Yes, the third polka is known as also as "The Rose Tree". These tunes tend to have several names depending on which country you are in - and indeed sometimes in which part of a country you live in. Variety is the spice of life!! LOL

Best wishes fro 2010.

Terry.

[Macangusagain]

the suspected start of the spelling Eirinn in Scottish Gaelic is an old Scottish song,Bold-Erin-Go-Bragh ,2 verses-

"My name's Duncan Campbell from the shire of Argyll

I've travelled this country for many's the mile

I've travelled through Ireland, Scotland and a'

And the name I go under's bold Erin-go-bragh

One night in Auld Reekie as I walked down the street

A saucy big polis I chanced for to meet

He glowered in my face and he gi'ed me some jaw

Sayin' "When cam' ye over, bold Erin-go-bragh?"

[terrygrif]

You're right. A lot of songs used the name Erin - Even Thomas Moore - "Let Erin Remember" or "Come back to Erin Mavourneen". Probably the sound was more poetic.

You are a great source of knowledge Macangusagain. Many thanks.

Terry.

[kristieandleo]

Huh? Terry I thought you said you were a beginner! That's BEAUTIFUL xoxo

[terrygrif]

Well I am really a beginner for the second time!! Thank you for your kind comment Kristie. Happy New Year.

Terry.

[Macangusagain]

Thank you for a nice surprise on new Year's Eve, Terry , slainte mhath agus Albainn gu Brath

[terrygrif]

Adh mór duit i 2010. Agus Eire go brath freisin.

Terry

[Macangusagain]

In Scottish Gaelic it is Eirinn , and sounds oh so soft and sweet !!!

[Macangusagain]

so it's Eirinn gu brath agus Albainn gu brath , in Easter-Ross Gaelic

[terrygrif]

Yes, we have the form Eirinn also but that's the dative case (in Eirinn, go hEirinn etc). The nominative case is Eire as in "Tá Eire beag".

All the best,

Terry.

[bettix82]

Grande Terry!!! Fantastica polka!

5*

Alan

[terrygrif]

Mile grazie Alan. Thank you very much. I am happy that you liked them.

Happy New Year!

Terry.

[elettrofisa]

Wonderful 5*

[terrygrif]

Many thanks Gennaro. I wish you a very happy New Year and hoping for lots more vids from you.

Terry.

[angelusa73]

Dear Terry,

as you know, I love the happy and fun songs and this one is certainly one of them! I love seing you happy and it is lot of fun to listen to the song and to see your video!

Great job, dear friend and welcome back! :)

Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!

Ciao!

Angela

[terrygrif]

Many thanks for your kind comment Angela. You are right. Music is for enjoyment no matter at what level. I am delighted that you liked the polkas.

Happy New Year!

Terry.

[BENNYMANS99]

Another great selection Terry.

Sounds brilliant.

10/10

Brian.

[terrygrif]

Too kind Brian. A lot of work still to do. Am hoping to get an accordion teacher near Sligo early in the new year.

Many thanks for your encouragement.

Regards.

Terry.

[terrygrif]

Many thanks Kev but when you play them take them at half that speed and they will sound better. Happy New Year to you too.

Terry.

[amarcordeon]

Very brilliant song fantastically played!

I appreciate so much your great performance.

Bravissimo my friend Terry!

Happy New Year!

******

Lillo

[victormo57]

Grandiosa Polka Terry

5******

Feliz año nuevo

Tu amigo Victor

[terrygrif]

Hola Victor que amable que eres. Agradezco mucho los comentarios tan positivos que me pones. Feliz 2010 .

Terry.

[mlasagabaster]

Preciosas Polkas Terry, y muy bien tocadas

enhorabuena amigo. 5*****

Feliz 2010

Marieli

[terrygrif]

Me quedo muy contento aquí Marieli con lo que dices. Es muy importante para uno que está apreniendo como yo.

Muy feliz 2010 a ti tambien.

Terry.

[Neal878]

Well What a great suprise! The timing was great. I just got a new computer witha 25 inch High Def monitor. The first thing I got to watch a,d hear was you doing an outstanding job on those Polkas. I even broke out my drums to play along with you. Two Thumbs up! Great Job thanks Terry and have a great new Year. All the ways from California

[terrygrif]

Thanks for your kind comment Neal. I think the polkas were just a bit too fast but I have that Donegal/Scottish tendency to play very fast. I need someone standing over me with a big stick shouting "Slow down, slow down"!! LOL

Happy New Year to you.

Terry.

[enharmonia]

Bravo Terry pour cette polka très dynamique!

Bonnes Fêtes!

[terrygrif]

Vous etes tres sympathique Patrick. Many thanks. Happy New Year.

Terry.

[HungryHillboy]

Thanks Terry,

What a great way to get ready for the New Year. These are some of my favorite tunes. I am always happy when I see a new video appear. I hope you have a wonderful, safe New Year!

Neal

[terrygrif]

Glad you enjoyed them Neal. Happy New year to you and yours.

Best regards,

Terry.

[Linuxica]

Joyfully video!!

I love it, it's great !! :D

[terrygrif]

You are kind as always Tonia. In truth they are a bit too fast but once the camera starts I'm anxious to get thorugh the ordeal fast!!! LOL

Best regards,

Terry.

[Delmontedel]

Terry, wonderful music and you make it look so easy! It is so good to see you with the Borsini and playing such quality music.

5*****

Mike

[terrygrif]

Ah Mike you are very kind. I wish I was somewhere near your standard. Then I might be happy!

All the best in 2010.

Terry

[sjkalsc]

Nice music to start the day!!! Thank you and have a great day.  5*****s

Dianne

[terrygrif]

Now Dianne were you dancing around the kitchen? If so, I'm happy! LOL

Warm regards,

Terry.

[picador100]

Bravo Terry, una polka tocada muy bien, y mua hermosa!5*****

Saludos

Paolo

[terrygrif]

Eres muy simpático amigo mio. Me gustaría tocar como tu.

Feliz 2010 Paolo.

Terry.

[carrolly2k]

Hey Terry, Just what I needed to get my day going! Happy New Years to you!!!!!!!

[terrygrif]

At the breakneck speed I'm playing at I imagine the dancers' feet are warm at least! Thank you Jim for all your encouraging words during the year.

Much appreciated.

Terry.