Mark O'Connor Fiddle

Playing Lady Be Good at the Mountain View Arkansas fiddle contest approx 1991.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• fiddle
• jazz
• country
• acoustic
• violin
• swing

[rockyjohnstone]

This is somewhat of master piece. Can someone post the the guitar chords to this great swing piece? I can't seem to figure out the passing chords.

[dtx1139]

@rockyjohnstone

2 Parts Basically,

G6 C9 G6  D7 G6 G#dim A9 D7 G6

C6 C#dim G6 E7 A7 D7 G6

Lots of other little things you can do with it, but this is pretty much the basic structure.

between the 1st and 2nd parts you can also go from the G6 to the G9 with the B as the root to transition into the C6 in the 2nd part.

Hope this helps

[SJakeupM]

I've played a lot with Matt Hartz, the guitarist moving a lot right next to Mark O'Connor. Matt Hartz is the greatest accompanist around. His rhythmic feel, drive, accuracy, consistency, and the interesting fancy stuff he throws in with it, make him the most remarkable guitarist for fiddling.

[dtx1139]

I agree. I've always liked Matt's rhythm playing.

[nickjonaslover000002]

r u sure

[dtx1139]

Wes is playing my '57 D-18 that he asked if he could borrow right before he went on stage.

[denismsullivan]

Mark O'Connor is a once in a lifetime musician. There's not another human being who can play like he does.

[LNcello]

In one word. Awesome.

[swing42]

Totally agree with you! All great players that I love too. Don't mean to soap box or direct anything negative towards you. Thanks for being civil.

[nerolbor]

@swing42 All good points.....Yes, Johnny Gimble is wonderful! How about the amazing Swing playing of Florin Nicilescu? I bet O'Connor is in awe when he hears this guy. In more straight ahead Jazz, Zbigniew Siefert's playing was just off the chart. And one of the craziest players alive is young Billy Contreras, who seems to channel Coltrane. I have no point here, other than there are so many amazing players that show mastery, in any style, on this most difficult of instruments.

[swing42]

Continued...he is my favorite and I want people to know about him. Just as it is important to you that people know and recognize Mark O'Connor. Mark's legacy, fame, ego, income, and hype are in no danger of vanishing anytime soon. Bottom line, listen to the music you love and don't let anyone (including me!) tell you who the "best" is. Mark is great, but just one of many parts that make up the fiddling tradition.

[swing42]

Continued...saying Mark has no equal is also a blanket statement based on your own feelings toward his music. Everyone has their equal and we are all surpassed at one point or another in our careers. Mark O'Connor has been given a "god" status that no one deserves. He is a fantastic technician, jack of all trades, and has many great acomplishments, but there are and always will be others. As much as I love Johnny Gimble's playing I don't say he is without equal and above all others. He is my fa

[swing42]

Continued...listen to other fiddlers in the swing genre and not believe Mark's hot swing trio is the end all be all of this kind of music. I probably prefer his playing 20 years ago and while I respect his ability, it's just not my cup of tea. I am a professional fiddler and I specialize in this kind of music. I certainly don't have the kind of aconplishments that Mark does, but you don't measure your like or dislike for a person's music based on their aconplishments.

[swing42]

@nerolbor Yes, I have heard all of the recordings and collaborations you mentioned. As I said before this is in my own humble opinion and I certainly don't expect the throngs of Mark O'Connor fans to suddenly change their minds. I totally disagree that Mark smokes either Gimble or Spicher (who didn't even play swing on the album) on the Heroes album. You are perfectly entitled to believe that and enjoy Mark's playing more, as I am entitled to like Gimble's more. I simply encourage people to lis

[nerolbor]

@swing42...Have you heard his Heroes album? After paying homage to them, he pretty much smokes Spicher and Gimble. They are incredible, and will go down as greats in the fiddle world, but Mark O is a different animal. Plus, this was recorded 20 years ago. Have you seen his recent stuff with Marsalis? As a player, he has no equal, plus with all of his compositions and educational efforts, he's a one of a kind monster. What have you done, in your humble opinion?

[vadidb]

Does anybody know what mic is used for Marc's fiddle? I think it sounds very well with him playing quite close, no harshness. I currently use a SM-81.