My take on "Slow Air in D", a tune by Colin Melville rendered on the low whistle in D. Recordings of Piano, and Low D Whistle as well as audio and video production is by Kayce Parkinson.
That was beautifully played, thank you for posting it. We know the tune here in Scotland as Marion MacLean of Eoligarry which is a small settlement in Barra in the Outer Hebrides.
Most enjoyable rendition Sam thank you ! I notice you do not use the “piper’s grip” playing technique - which is a little unusual amongst such good low whistle players as your good self ?
@@hrothgar2002 thank you! I’m glad you liked it. I was new to the tradition at that point but an advanced musician in classical/jazz wind instruments. I’ve since learned more technique for traditional flute and whistle. I still don’t typically use pipers grip on whistle because my handspan is pretty wide but I do use it on my chanter. (My chanter is a terrible instrument though and I don’t play it much)
@@kayceparkinson9018 I still own my clarinet. I need to practice up again. Last time I played, my mouth got really sore! Lol. I guess I lost my muscle strength.
@@brucexie459 thanks for asking. I used Cakewalk Sonar Pro for multitracking, mixing and fx (I really only used compression, EQ and reverb). I played the piano for this too but I’ve been kicking myself since for not including a video of my doing that. My piano of choice is either a VST (Addictive Keys) using a Roland DP90 through Sonar or the onboard acoustic sound of my Roland DP90 (it’s a very nice electronic piano that feels and sounds realistic). I lack the appropriate microphones to do our acoustic grand the treatment it deserves but it also has issues that I usually don’t want to hear in recordings (hammer misfires, stuck keys, intonation issues etc.). For whistle I recorded using a large diaphragm condenser microphone (Blue Spark). The whistle itself is a Tony Dixon Low D and is one of my favorite instruments to play. Anymore I have switched DAWs and now use CUBASE because it is more up to date and compatible.
Hey Kayce! Love your version of this song. one of my favourites! Love the simple piano backing. is the piano backing available? Look forward to your next video.
Hey Shaun! I’m glad you liked it! It was super fun to make. I’ve never been asked to do an audio breakout before. I’m not really inclined to breakout the audio into tracks for distribution but I can certainly do a transcription of the piano line. I’m also willing to do collaboration if both parties are equipped to do it. Do you play Irish Whistles? Or other instruments?
@@kayceparkinson9018 hey thanks for getting back to me. yeah I play low whistle and high. been playing for many years. I recently posted my first video on here. still getting used to all this 😁
@@shaunlaverty3752 awesome! I am willing to collaborate remotely if you are. My Email address is kayce.j.parkinson@gmail.com. Please send me an email if you’re interested and we can make some arrangements.
I’m glad you liked it! It’s a Tony Dixon Low D. It is the dual head model and it has a flute head joint attachment for traditional Irish flute playing.
Historically it’s known as “Marion of Eoligary” but it’s also known as just “Slow Air in D for Irish Whistle”. The other versions I’ve seen usually played with just solo Low Whistle. I’m really glad you liked it!
@@thomasspeight3797 You are right. I have changed it to give credit where it's due. Looking further into it. The tune is by Colin Melville who hails from Scotland. Thank you for the correction.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! The low whistle is a duo head Tony Dixon low whistle in D. It comes with a flute head as well. Dixon also makes a model in aluminum.
@@kayceparkinson9018 I am just getting back into playing my high D and my regular concert C flute. My hands are small and I don't think I can handle a low D. CutiePie suggests low F or A.
@@nadinek6693 it is certainly an adjustment. I still have issues with reach playing with the transverse flute head. I am looking at James Dominic whistles for an alternate key. I’m thinking G as it plays nicely with the key of D which most traditional Irish music is written.
Nicely done. Because my stretch is limited, I have invested in a Carbony low D. It has solved all my problems especially as I have some arthritis in my fingers
Hey! Thanks for reaching out. As is common with traditional music it took me some digging to find the person who came up with original tune and I first knew it as Slow Air in D. I later found out that the tune is by Colin Melville and the tune name is “Marion McClean of Eoligary”. I am responsible for the arrangement, performance, engineering and video but it is not an original composition.
I did not use sheet music for it. But I think Cutiepie (a UA-cam based whistle teacher) has a good tutorial on it. I did the piano accompaniment to it but in this case I did not make a transcription.
Hi @kelsongranja5891! Thanks for listening! I assume you mean whistle tabs. I don’t have them. I am classically trained and use sheet music if I don’t learn tunes by ear. However, there is a great tutorial by Cutie Pie for Slow Air in D by Cutie Pie on UA-cam and she tends to use tabs to teach songs.
That was beautifully played, thank you for posting it. We know the tune here in Scotland as Marion MacLean of Eoligarry which is a small settlement in Barra in the Outer Hebrides.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it and am grateful for the background.
I could hear it again and again - thank You for sharing!
Thank you! I am glad you liked it!
Absolute great performance of my favourite low whistle tune. Thank you very much Kayce!
I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you for listening!
This are going to helm so much for my exams :)
Best of luck on your exams! Not sure how it will help but I hope it does.
Stunning performance Well done
Beautiful thank you 💞
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Lovely and well played, thank you...Sam
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Amazing, Amazing.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Nice playing , beautiful composition😊
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
So peacefully... thanks alot... I really need it
Hi Baxter Fonseca, thank you very much for watching. I’m glad it could help.
@@kayceparkinson9018 thank you man, God bless you
Love playing along on my high D Dixon 😂
This one is one of my favorites to play too. I’m glad you enjoyed it! I had a high D Dixon once. They’re fun to play.
Own the same low D flute! Perfectly performed!
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Wonderful
I am glad you liked it!
Very nice Payce. Like it very much.
Thank you Franko! I’m really glad you liked it!
Lovely playing!
Thank you, Benjamin ! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Nice one Kayce 👍
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Most enjoyable rendition Sam thank you ! I notice you do not use the “piper’s grip” playing technique - which is a little unusual amongst such good low whistle players as your good self ?
@@hrothgar2002 thank you! I’m glad you liked it. I was new to the tradition at that point but an advanced musician in classical/jazz wind instruments. I’ve since learned more technique for traditional flute and whistle. I still don’t typically use pipers grip on whistle because my handspan is pretty wide but I do use it on my chanter. (My chanter is a terrible instrument though and I don’t play it much)
Beautiful song! So cool to see that you are still playing!
Echo McClellan thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. If you still play Clarinet it may be fun to do a clarinet collaboration.
@@kayceparkinson9018 I still own my clarinet. I need to practice up again. Last time I played, my mouth got really sore! Lol. I guess I lost my muscle strength.
@@kayceparkinson9018 yeah! I need to practice and get back into playing shape! Lol
Very nice.
Thank you! I’m happy you liked it!
Did you use software to mix whistle sound and background music?
@@brucexie459 thanks for asking. I used Cakewalk Sonar Pro for multitracking, mixing and fx (I really only used compression, EQ and reverb). I played the piano for this too but I’ve been kicking myself since for not including a video of my doing that. My piano of choice is either a VST (Addictive Keys) using a Roland DP90 through Sonar or the onboard acoustic sound of my Roland DP90 (it’s a very nice electronic piano that feels and sounds realistic). I lack the appropriate microphones to do our acoustic grand the treatment it deserves but it also has issues that I usually don’t want to hear in recordings (hammer misfires, stuck keys, intonation issues etc.). For whistle I recorded using a large diaphragm condenser microphone (Blue Spark). The whistle itself is a Tony Dixon Low D and is one of my favorite instruments to play. Anymore I have switched DAWs and now use CUBASE because it is more up to date and compatible.
Hey Kayce! Love your version of this song. one of my favourites! Love the simple piano backing. is the piano backing available? Look forward to your next video.
Hey Shaun! I’m glad you liked it! It was super fun to make. I’ve never been asked to do an audio breakout before. I’m not really inclined to breakout the audio into tracks for distribution but I can certainly do a transcription of the piano line. I’m also willing to do collaboration if both parties are equipped to do it. Do you play Irish Whistles? Or other instruments?
@@kayceparkinson9018 hey thanks for getting back to me. yeah I play low whistle and high. been playing for many years. I recently posted my first video on here. still getting used to all this 😁
@@shaunlaverty3752 awesome! I am willing to collaborate remotely if you are. My Email address is kayce.j.parkinson@gmail.com. Please send me an email if you’re interested and we can make some arrangements.
That was beautiful Kayce , what make was the low d whistle mate ?
I’m glad you liked it! It’s a Tony Dixon Low D. It is the dual head model and it has a flute head joint attachment for traditional Irish flute playing.
@@kayceparkinson9018 Thank you for the info . Keep up the great work my friend 👍👍
Beautiful tune what is the name of it thanks
Hi Patricia. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Marion Maclean of Eoligary is the tune name. The tune is by Colin Melville.
Kayce What is the name of that tune its beautiful.
Historically it’s known as “Marion of Eoligary” but it’s also known as just “Slow Air in D for Irish Whistle”. The other versions I’ve seen usually played with just solo Low Whistle. I’m really glad you liked it!
@@kayceparkinson9018 I'm not sure but I think it may be a Scottish tune,,well played..
@@thomasspeight3797 You are right. I have changed it to give credit where it's due. Looking further into it. The tune is by Colin Melville who hails from Scotland. Thank you for the correction.
Beautiful! Who made your low D whistle?
I’m glad you enjoyed it! The low whistle is a duo head Tony Dixon low whistle in D. It comes with a flute head as well. Dixon also makes a model in aluminum.
@@kayceparkinson9018 I am just getting back into playing my high D and my regular concert C flute. My hands are small and I don't think I can handle a low D. CutiePie suggests low F or A.
@@nadinek6693 it is certainly an adjustment. I still have issues with reach playing with the transverse flute head. I am looking at James Dominic whistles for an alternate key. I’m thinking G as it plays nicely with the key of D which most traditional Irish music is written.
@@kayceparkinson9018 I hope you will post some videos of you playing when you get the G whistle.
Nicely done. Because my stretch is limited, I have invested in a Carbony low D. It has solved all my problems especially as I have some arthritis in my fingers
Is this your own piece ?? Or who is the author 🤔
Hey! Thanks for reaching out. As is common with traditional music it took me some digging to find the person who came up with original tune and I first knew it as Slow Air in D. I later found out that the tune is by Colin Melville and the tune name is “Marion McClean of Eoligary”. I am responsible for the arrangement, performance, engineering and video but it is not an original composition.
Hola, tendra la pista de casualidad??? Excelente Cover
Gracias! La pista se puede encontrar en SoundCloud. on.soundcloud.com/2MYGHScWeKMAy8ht7
@@kayceparkinson9018 gracias muy buena interpretación, la pista para practicar me iría de maravilla, saludos
where might one find sheet music for this lovely tune?
I did not use sheet music for it. But I think Cutiepie (a UA-cam based whistle teacher) has a good tutorial on it. I did the piano accompaniment to it but in this case I did not make a transcription.
Pls share the tablature!
Hi @kelsongranja5891! Thanks for listening! I assume you mean whistle tabs. I don’t have them. I am classically trained and use sheet music if I don’t learn tunes by ear. However, there is a great tutorial by Cutie Pie for Slow Air in D by Cutie Pie on UA-cam and she tends to use tabs to teach songs.
@@kayceparkinson9018 Grato!