Star of the County Down (Acoustic Instrumental Medley)

[MsAndi63]

I love this tune and you play it so wonderful. I can feel the golden rays of autumn in my heart.

[lucabez]

Hi @MsAndi63,

thanks so much for your such beautiful word: you're a really poet!...

All the best,

luca

[LondonIrishRover]

That was truly brilliant. Very well done.

[chodelavega]

like serveral of your arrangement this one make me shiver ! i'm fall in love of your music luca don't stop !!!

[carvetop01]

Excellent arrangement Luca. I am accustomed to hearing this uptempo. I think I like your version played as a ballad better. The melody and harmony get a chance to breathe like this. The tempo change at 1:27 is a nice surprise. Then turning back to slower. Very well done Maestro.

Cheers,

allen

[lucabez]

Hi allen,

thank you really for your so kind and friendly comment!... I'm glad you like this arrangement!... but is really this Irish melody  to be nice: it lends itself to many different forms of adaptation...

But please don't call me 'Maestro', because - as someone once said before me - "there is only one master"!!... Hahaha! ...

With friendship,

luca

[scot079]

This will be the second time I've commented on this video....but it's such a great performance of a rare arrangement! AWESOME!

[lucabez]

Hi Tim,

many thanks again, my friend!...

Stay well,

luca

[Katsem]

so lovely

[lucabez]

Hi @Katsem,

many thanks for your listening and kind word!...

All my best,

luca

[77Blkstrat]

Luca...very nice playing. Just was looking around youtube and wanted to see how many Mcilroys were here. I have the same guitar by Dermot. He makes beautiful guitars. It's the most beautiful guitar I have ever played. One day I'll put some tunes up on here. It's great to see another Lefty like me. Keep playing....your playing is beautiful. That tune was happening. Take care.

[lucabez]

Hi @77Blkstrat,

it's nice to meet you!... Really, McIlroy guitars are awesome instruments!... and the fact that you are lefty is double fantastic!... Ahahah!... I wish you a very good guitar playing!... I'm waiting for some tunes by you!...

Take care,

luca

[natawroc]

Magic...I Love It! :)

[lucabez]

Hi @natawroc,

thanks so much!... I'm honoured!...

Stay well,

luca

[dreamdriffter]

the best ive heard by far

[lucabez]

hi @dreamdriffter,

thank you very much for your kind comment!...

All the best,

luca

[bigalli100]

youve melted into the mcilroy,if you know what i mean.great playing,beautiful.....

[lucabez]

hi @bigalli100,

oh!... what beautiful comment have you done!... Thank you very much!... and good playing with your McIlroy!!...

All the best,

luca

[SonofOrange]

Beautiful, thanks frm County Down.

[lucabez]

Hi @SonofOrange,

Thank you very much!... I'm pleased, for me it's an honour!...

All the best,

luca

[BlackDogBroonzy]

Hi Luca, just wanted to say this is my favorite version on youtube - fantastic!

[lucabez]

hi @BlackDogBroonzy,

thank you very much for your so kind comment!... I'm really honoured!...

All the best and carry on with your so beautiful celtic music!...

luca

[MarcoCia]

wow, that is a really good interpretation for a famous and old song. Worth to see! :))

[lucabez]

Hi @MarcoCia,

thank youvery much for your so kind comment!... Nice to meet you!...

luca

[cal8150]

do you have tabs for this?

[lucabez]

hi @cal8150,

I have something, but i need of your e-mail address...

See you soon,

luca

[balloon6937]

You can convert this or any youtube video to an mp3 at soundnabber..com

[bella4prezident]

This is Amazing

I wish my guitar skills were as good as his. Please make more videos, because i am dying to here more of you

[lucabez]

Hi @bella4prezident,

thank you very much for your so kind comment!... I will try to make more videos also for you!!...

Greetings from italy,

luca

[chaotichild91]

Simply beautiful.. brought a tear to my eyes!! Keep up the guitar playing mate!

[lucabez]

Hi @chaotichild91,

thanks so much for your kind comment !... really glad you like it!...

All my best,

luca

[lilypog]

This is just stunning! Is that an open tuning? I Love the upbeat part of the piece!

[lucabez]

hi @lilypog,

no, this is played in standard tuning!...

many thanks for your kind appreciation!...

luca

[Tagert112]

very beautiful !

[lucabez]

hi @Tagert112,

thank you very much!...

Best,

luca

[Claudeeffxi]

you sir,are beyond amazing ... you fly alone above all the others with this performance.absolutely 5 starts!!!

[lucabez]

hi @Claudeeffxi,

many thanks for your so kind comment!... I'm glad you like my irish fingerstyle!...

All the best,

luca

[mezcal1588]

Wow that was the best rendition of this song I have heard. That was amazing I never post comments but that was awesome. Do you by chance know where I can find the tabs? Thanks for sharing this video.

[lucabez]

Hi Amado,

sorry for delay of my answer!...

I hope that now you can just playing this tune!... Ahahah!...

Greetings from Italy,

luca

[iichitsu]

Beatifull song

you are amazing ♫

[lucabez]

Hi Iichitsu,

thanks so much for your kind comment!... I'm honoured you like it!...

luca

[scot079]

Lucabez, I just had to comment again...awesome performance...well done!

[lucabez]

Hi Scot,

many thanks for your kind comment!... I'm glad you like it!...

Best regards,

luca

[OrionLong]

Wow....Beautifull :D

[lucabez]

hi Orion,

thanks for your comment!...

luca

[Alfiecaz]

ooooo,.... do I really like this, can't stop playing it....brilliant Luca, well done mate..!!

[lucabez]

Hi,

many thanks for your comment!... I'm glad you like to play it!... Enjoy!...

luca

[Alemaozinho85]

Hey Luca,

really one of the best song i´ve ever heard. You play it with such a great passion,sounds really amazing.

Could you please send me the tabs too =)

thx

[lucabez]

hi Alemao,

thanks a lot for your kind comment!... Yes, of course, I can send you some tabs of it... I need only your e-mail address.

See you soon,

luca

[olddownandout]

Luca, thoroughly enjoy listening to your arrangement of this beautiful tune. It's great to hear it played with such feeling.

Thank you.

[lucabez]

Hi "olddownandout",

thank you very much for your so kind words!... much appreciated!...

All my best,

luca

[rhymeswithvanessa]

do you have the tabs for this? it is so awesome...

[lucabez]

Hi Vanessa (...?...),

yes I have some tabs about this piece... I need only your e-mail address.

Many thanks for kind word!

luca

[vdubman123]

fantastic. Been playing for 35 years. Makes me want to play all over again. fekn great, lad.

[lucabez]

Hi,

many thanks for your comment!... and good playing again!...

luca

[casey247]

Wow, i never really leave comments on videos but this was absolutely amazing. gave a whole new perspective on a wonderful song. Well done.

[lucabez]

Hi Casey,

thanks so much for your special comment!... glad you like it!...

luca

[owlgulch]

The greatest song on the planet. The lyrics, as I'm sure you are aquated with, are wonderful too. Fantastic job!

[lucabez]

Hi Owl,

really a great song!... thank you very much for your comment.

Have a good 2010!...

luca

[bluesgurugod]

Awesome. Thank you.

[lucabez]

Thanks a lot for your word!... much appreciated!...

luca

[jordanviach]

....giuro, sei troppo bravo... veramente non ho parole.

[lucabez]

Davvero mille grazie per il tuo gentilissimo apprezzamente!...

mi fa molto piacere che ti piacciano queste versioni che propongo, ma non esagerare, altrimenti rischio di crederci... Ahaha!...

Un caro saluto ed a presto,

luca

[MsCezza]

hello

I love this version..I am working on a simple version at the moment...i would love your tab to progress to...sounds lovely...as always

[lucabez]

Hi,

thank you very much for your appreciation!...

For tabs there is no problem, I need only your e-mail address...

Best wishes,

luca

[lucabez]

Hola Vale,

muy feliz hacer su conocimiento!... agradezco la apprezzamente, estoy seguro de que se convertirá en un buen guitarrista!...

Saludos desde Italia,

Luca

[hypnomesmerize2]

this is really fantastic, you've a wonderful style.

I'm actually working on my own version of this, but I'd love to learn yours. If you get the chance, it would be great if you could put out some lesson videos.

[lucabez]

Hi,

thank you very much for your kind appreciation!... I'm sorry, but I think that it's not easy for me put out some lessons videos... But, if you want, I can give you a little help to learn this piece, posting you some tabs about "Star of the county Down". Tell me what do you think about and if you like it send me only your e-mail address.

I wish you all the best and good guitar playing!...

luca

[EmsCD]

love this tune! great pickin'! brilliant sound!

YOU'RE FINGERSTYLE * * * * *

[lucabez]

Hi,

thank you very much for your kind word. This irish tune is really one of my best-loved fingerstyle piece!...

All the best,

luca

[gilus55]

great

[lucabez]

Hi,

many thanks for stopping by!...

luca

[andrewshere]

Hi Luca, thanks for all your wonderful pieces on YouTube. What guitar is this cutaway. It sounds much sweeter than your Guild dreadnought (very bright) and to my ear is really good for Celtic music.

Thanks!

[andrewshere]

sorry, I meant the Guild sounds very bright - a little too bright for me. Oh, and if you don't mind, what woods are used on this cutaway (top, back/sides). Thanks again.

[andrewshere]

Oh! Just found out from your other videos - a McIlroy guitar of Cedar/Walnut. Sweet!

[lucabez]

Hi,

many thanks for your kind words!... Yes, it's true what you say: McIlroy Guitar has a sound more sweet than Guild Guitar (SitkaSpruce/Indian Rosewood), but I like to play both these guitars... ahaha!...

All the best,

luca

[caseyjones11111]

Luca

If you are an 'Amateur', then my Grandmother is a bus! Just been trying to play your version. (by ear, I'm afraid, as I don't read music). My first foray into this genre! Getting on ok with the Franco Morone piece, but Dominique Riviere is leaving my hands tied in knots! My appreciation of your skill just increased.

Best Regards

Jones.

[lucabez]

Hi Jones,

ahaha!... many thanks for your kind and funny words, dear friend...

I'm sure that on this piece you can make a very good job!... and if you need tablatures, as I have said, for me there's no problem...

All the best,

luca

[scot079]

Your version rivals El McMeen's...very well done! Love the 2:00 mark!

[lucabez]

Hi,

thank you very much for your kind appreciation, I'm really pleased that you like my version... but surely I'm only a "amateur", weather El McMeen is a great master of celtic fingerstyle music!...

All the best,

luca

[caseyjones11111]

You, Sir, are an artist. You make one guitar sound like two. Very interesting arrangement, carried off in your usual flawless style.

[lucabez]

Hi Jones,

thank you very much for your kind appreciation... I like very much play this piece: for me it's very relaxing...

All the best,

luca

[escargot15]

Oh.. really amazing and so beautifull version, it has something especial, hypnotic...

[lucabez]

Hi,

thanks so much for your kind words... much appreciated!... I'm pleased that you like it.

Best regards,

luca

[mdlagreca]

Excellent!!!

[lucabez]

Hi guy,

thanks so much!...

Stay well,

luca

[AdamChyea]

You play the most beautiful version of this song I have ever heard. Keep it up!

[lucabez]

Hi Adam,

thanks so much for your kind comment: much appreciated!... If you like "Star of the County Down" you must listen the renditions of Franco Morone and Stephen Bennett: are both very beautiful!...

Stay well,

luca

[Luminifer1]

dear Luca

thanks a lot for this versions of the "Star of County Down"! It's one of my favourite songs since i heard it the first time, some years ago.

you are gifted and I'm thankful that you share this gift to us.

greetings from germany & happy easter! :)

Fiete

[lucabez]

Hi Fiete,

thanks so much for your kind comment... much appreciated!... I like this tune very much too!...

I wish you all the best,

luca

[lukessummer]

Exceptionally well played my friend, a truly beautiful arrangement!

[lucabez]

Hi Luke (?),

thanks so much for your "irish comment": your kind words have a specially value in this kind of music!... eheheh...

All the best,

luca

[lukessummer]

I play the Guitar myself lucabez, anybody who wants to make the effort can, But you my friend have a talent.

Lee

[lucabez]

...ok, Lee!... sorry for misunderstanding about your name!...

lol,

luca

[lildevillara]

Beautifully done! BRAVO!

[lucabez]

Hi,

many thanks for stopping by and for your kind comment!...

See you soon,

luca

[ridir02]

Definitely one of the better versions I've found.

[lucabez]

Hi Seth,

I'm realy pleased of your kind comment... thanks so much!...

All the best,

luca

[bermudajon]

Hi Luca,

I really enjoyed your version of this song, beautifully played. Thanks for posting it...

all the best

Jonathan

[lucabez]

Hi Jonathan,

thank you for your kind comment... much appreciated!...

Warm regards,

luca

[Postscript624]

The more I watch your videos the more I am astounded by your skill with guitar.

Very good work.

[lucabez]

Hi,

many thanks for your kind comment!...

All the best,

luca

[hateme666]

Hey man

Where can I get the tab for this?

[lucabez]

Hi guy,

for the first part, there is no tablature, because I have found this arrangement

by ear; whereas, for the second part, the 'faster' part, I can send you the  Dominique Riviére's Tab: I need only your e-mail address...

See you soon,

luca

[TheHangoverbois]

SO SWEET!!! Straight to the favs..

[lucabez]

Hi Chr.,

many thanks for your appreciation!...

All the best,

luca

[weetracy123]

Hey Luca,

Being from the fair County Down myself and, having listened to this song played by many fine Irish Traditional musicians, I have a great regard for your haunting rendition. Your fingerpicking and ear for a tune go hand in hand...thank you for posting! xx

[lucabez]

Hiya Tracy,

thank you very much for your so kind comment!... I feel honoured for your appreciation!...

Warm regards,

luca

[TotalMeele]

Awsome version Luca! Especially the bit at 1:50, that blew me away! :)

[lucabez]

Hi guy,

thanks you very much for your so kind words...much appreciated!...

All the best,

luca

[allday850]

friggin beautiful...

[lucabez]

thank you very much, my friend...

luca

[Jokebiscuit]

Absolutely beautiful! Keep up the great work cause the way you play touches my heart! <3

[lucabez]

Oh!... thank you very much for your kind words... much appreciated!

luca

[ScotsmanRS]

I've listened to a lot of different people play and sing this song in different ways (including myself), and I have to say out of all of those performances, yours is my favourite by a clear mile. Beautifully and flawlessly played.

[lucabez]

Hi,

thanks so much for your so kind comment: I'm really glad that you like my rendition of this great traditional without time.

All the best,

luca

[carvetop01]

Wonderful arrangement Luca! The tempo change is very clever. I like this very much.

allen

[lucabez]

Hi Allen,

thanks so much for your kind comment!...

Warm regards,

luca

[ColinPRS]

The same to you Luca.

[ColinPRS]

A saw your link from the other Mcilroy sample playing the same tune, your playing is excellent and yet agagin that wonderful tone, I never heard a Martin, Taylor or Gibson sounding as sweet as this guitar, I'm about to buy a Mcilroy even though maybe not the most sensible thing in this present climate, but they touch my soul (sound like a hippy now!)

[lucabez]

Hello Colin,

many thanks... I am glad that you could like my rendition of this so beautiful irish tune. About McIlroy guitars, I believe that they really are exceptional instruments, and I find my model (Cedar/Walnut) specially good for celtic fingerstyle.

I wish you a happy new year!...

luca

[decoeire123]

Really really good job on this... this is just amazing... its really beautiful... it almost made me cry... please send me the tabs... I also hope for you to keep up the good work... This playing is really something... You are going places man! Loved it anyway merry christmas from ireland everybody :)

[lucabez]

Hi,

thanks so much for your kind appreciation. If you want the tab, there is no problem, I can send it you: I need only your e-mail address.

Best wishes,

luca

[mat70x]

Far to slow... play it properly or not at all!!!

[docsmitter]

Love the song, especially this acoustic version. Very well played. I was wondering where I could find tablature for this version of the song.

Excellent song.

[lucabez]

Hi,

many thanks for your kind comment.

I have some tab for this irish tune and, if you want, I can send it... I need only of your e-mail addresss.

See you soon,

luca

[kalusr]

Hi Luca, very good version of this wonderful tune. I like it very much! Is 'nt it a pleasure to play one of Dermot Mcilroys guitars? Thanks for sharing! We are bledded!

Roland

[lucabez]

Hi Roland,

many thanks for your kind comment. Of this wonderful tune, I like very much your beautiful version too!... Yes, it's really a great pleasure to play a McIlroy guitar!...

All the best,

luca

[kleinbecca]

i'm just soooooooooooo amazed... that's awesome! <3 thank you so much sharing! i especially love the fast part in the middle, it's very beautiful and unique.

greetings from germany <3

[lucabez]

Hi,

many thanks for your kind comment: I'm pleased that you like what I play!...

Warm regards,

luca

[sylvairo]

You've done a beautiful job on a great song. I like the haunting edge you've given it. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Bob

[lucabez]

Hi Bob,

many thanks for your kind comment!...

I'm glad that you like this adaptation for acoustic fingerstyle guitar.

Warm regards,

luca

[donegalsteve]

This is fantastic. I really enjoyed listening to your version. Thanks!

[lucabez]

Hi Steve,

thank you very much for your appreciation!...

All the best,

luca

[54purple]

Great stuff Luca. I really appreciate that

touch at 1:31. Well done. Thanks for the guitar info too. I think the capo on the second fret is a great position.

I've just bought an Irish bouzouki (but can't play it yet - well just a bit).

Best wishes,

Brian

[lucabez]

Hi Brian,

nice to meet you and thanks so much for your kind comment. In this case you must learn to play your new irish bouzouki and make with it your next video!...

Warm regards,

luca

[KathyWaikoloa]

How beautiful - very haunting, and very lulling! You have such a gift.

Kathy

[lucabez]

Hi Kathy,

many thanks for your kind words: I value your friendship!...

All the best,

luca

[patricegoyaud]

Very beautifull arangement and interpretation Lucas.

I sing also this song,I love it.

Cheers my friend

Patrice

[lucabez]

Hello Patrice,

thank you very much... I'm glad that you like this tune!... You must make a video on YouTube with it: I'm waiting for it!...

Friendly,

luca

[classican]

Marvelous my friend!!! Always a pleasure to hear you play Luca.

[lucabez]

Hi Pete,

your words are always so kind...

thanks so much, dear friend!

See you soon,

luca

[prankster79]

bellissima...

[lucabez]

...grazie mille per l'apprezzamento!

A presto,

luca

[carlgileadnash]

truly beautiful playing

[lucabez]

Hi Carl,

thanks so much for your comment!...

See you soon,

luca

[Heronymusic]

Hey Luca, that was beautifull! 5 ***** Greetinngs Jeroen

[lucabez]

Hi Jeroen,

many thanks for your appreciation!...

See you,

luca

[dani5nc]

Luca! Oh you have out done yourself, my friend:)! There is such beauty in this version.

Your friend,

Dani

[lucabez]

Hi Dani,

it's nice to meet you!... I'm glad that you like my rendition. Thanks so much, my friend!...

luca

[Shirmia]

Hey Luca

Beautiful,sweetest...

5*

[lucabez]

Hi Mia,

thank you very much!...

See you soon,

luca

[aantonella68]

Davvero bello, Luca! Complimenti, bravissimo come al solito! E la versione più veloce mi è piaciuta vermante molto :)

[lucabez]

Ciao Antonella,

... e tu sei gentilissima come al solito!... Ti ringrazio per il tuo sentito e costante apprezzamento!...

A presto,

luca

[plyzorba1]

Greetings from cold Norway.

A very beautiful version. The new variations really made the tune even better. Bravo.

[lucabez]

Hi my friend,

maybe with music in the heart, we can feel less cold!... Thanks so much for your friendly appreciation!...

luca

[glaoud]

Hello Luca. Beautiful new version ,good idée

the variation of tempo.Friendly. J.C.*****

[lucabez]

Hello Jean Claude,

thank you very much!...

I'm glad that you like this "medley".

See you soon,

luca

[ilovemaniototo]

That is lovely I did enjoy it. Carol x

[lucabez]

Hi Carol,

many thanks for your kindness!... Could I try maybe with something of the Beatles?...

lol,

luca

[ilovemaniototo]

Yes that would be awesome. Carol x