John Doyle and Liz Carroll - Siena Acoustic Festival

[Raichu234]

OMG THEY ARE AMAZING. BEST DUET EVER. Names of the tunes: Paddy Glankin's Trip To Dingle/On The Lam/The Waves at Dingle/The Top of the Stairs x

[traxsalty]

The mix engineer blew it. There is so much interplay between Liz and John that gets lost in this mix because of the balance and the lack of outboard reverb to give it space

[bolder1967]

I'm Borg!!!!!

[starpunzel]

Having seen them both live, I can attest that John does not overwhelm Liz in the least. He uses chords most guitarists wouldn't even dream of and the way he manages rhythm and melody simultaneously is nothing less than amazing.

[musik102]

I think John's playing is terrifc. And, yes, I does contain a lot of subtle playing! I've listened to guitarist back fiddlers all my life and I've rarely heard any guitarist approach John's use of light and shade, subtle rhythm changes, bass movement etc. He's a complete rhythm section! The balance in the studio isn't perfect - but the playing is!

[TRADTOONS]

Accompanying irish music should really be a little less battering and more sutble-The person playing the tune should really stand out!! Good accompanyment should really enhance NOT dominate!! All the more disappointing from a great guitarist.

[Legertymusic]

John never really plays particularly hard, a lot of the "battering" is due to the live mix and poor sound of the video transfer. However I would stress, Liz and John are a DUO, not simply melody and accompaniment. Thus, the guitar fills a lot of roles: percussion, bass and harmony. They work hard to make sure both instruments are in the forefront together.

[Legertymusic]

John is a great accompanist, but he is not MERELY an accompanist, so raising the bar when it comes to trad guitar playing is part of their journey as a duo. Melody should always be king in trad music, but the guitar need not only be accompaniment anymore.

[MacMercury]

Oh Yes! Thanks edelahaye for the correction!

Cheers

Luca

[syadkir]

Best Celtic act nowadays, imho...

[markskywalker71]

They are so great!!!

[bolder1967]

John's guitar sounds like he's a slapping on double bass.

[shankandbrisket]

Wow, I don't understand how she get's her sound from 4" bow strokes! ;-) Both are just superb.

[bookpacker]

Anyone know what guitar John's playing?

[MacMercury]

During the Festival John used two different guitars. This one is tuned in Drop-D while the other one is tuned in B. I know that both are hand-made, but unfortunately I can't remember the name of the Luthier...

[roseface214]

Johns guitar is a filed guitar...it's from england.

[powerthomas]

@MacMercury They're McConnell guitars made by Jordan McConnell of the Duhks fame.

[Legertymusic]

John owns/has owned a number of guitars. This particular guitar was made for him by Jordan McConnell (of the Canadian band The Duhks). He has also been using a Kevin Muiderman (North Dakota)guitar lately for the B tuning stuff. He also continues to use his Fylde Falstaff a great deal.

Cheers,

Zac

[tastommy]

great set from these two . pacy without losing the phrasing if you know what i mean

i'm on replay four at the moment!

[MacMercury]

Yeah! Good Idea ;-)

I am studying this set for the guitar's positions as well... I know what you mean ;-) Keep on playing!

[clarebannerman]

I presume this was recorded in Siena,Italy? Beautiful old city. Liz Carroll is a great fiddle player. Lovely music.

[piusmulvey]

can you imagine driving through the alps and having this pour out of the radio in your alfa romeo?