Rights of Man Set - Irish Fiddle Music | Katy Adelson
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- Опубліковано 16 бер 2019
- Happy St. Patrick's Day! =)
Here is a set that I usually play whenever I go to a new session and I am asked to play something. A "set" in a session setting is considered to be a group of tunes that go together well and can be played one after the other. Usually, sessions tend to gravitate towards playing certain sets that the members have come up with, and it's fun to see which tunes people tend to put together.
This set consists of Rights of Man (hornpipe), Road to Lisdoonvarna (slide), Swallowtail (jig), and Kesh (jig). Sometimes I substitute Irish Washerwoman (another jig) for Kesh (or I play it after Swallowtail, but before Kesh), and sometimes I only play two or three of the songs instead of all four -- it depends on if the session seems like it might welcome a "weird mixed set" - meaning a set where the timings change between the songs (hornpipe to slide to two jigs). Changing the timings in sets seems to be something that is done fairly often in Scottish sessions, but it is not so common in Irish sessions for some reason. I like to do it because I think it often gives the set a kind of development that often happens in many other musical genres. The tempo stays fairly constant between the main beats of the tunes, but because of the timing differences, it feels like the speed increases by about 30 BPM.
I really like this set of tunes because they are pretty common, and every Irish session I've been to has been able to play along with them. The trickiest parts would be making sure you can play a similar "Rights of Man" with the group (everyone has their own version, especially for the B part), and if Irish Washerwoman is being substituted for Kesh, I've ran into several different "B part" variations. Generally, it's a session, so most musicians tend to play whatever version they know, but I like trying to adapt the version I'm familiar with to fit with whatever is happening in the moment. As a result, I think I've learned about 8 different B parts for Rights of Man, lol! I've included 3 different B parts in this video, but there seem to be endless variations of the tune.
Another neat thing about this set is that because it starts as a slow-ish hornpipe and the tempo stays fairly consistent, it helps prevent starting the jigs too fast. Playing jigs super fast sometimes works when you are playing a concert with folks who are prepared for the speed, but it usually isn't appreciated in a session setting. Even still, I usually try to think of the jig tempo first before I even start playing Rights of Man just to make sure it's not going to end up being too crazy and fast for people to keep up with. Then, I go back to thinking about the first hornpipe tune with the jig tempo, and if the hornpipe sounds too fast in my head, then it means the jig tempo I had thought of was too fast and I can adjust before I start playing. I think ultra-fast songs are easier to play with a bowed instrument than a picked instrument, like mandolin, and I think it's better to err on the slower side of things in a session. I think I played the set in this video faster than I would in a session, but I like playing tunes fast when I'm by myself. It's kind of like an energy release for me.
I hope you all have a great St. Patrick's day, and a good week! Spring is almost here! :D
Thank you for watching and listening!
~ Katy
P.S. My Irish music book is coming soon! I wanted to post this first. =) This time of year is always intense for folks who play Irish music.
P.S.S. This was filmed right before the "bomb cyclone" blizzard we had in Colorado. :o All the snow is melting now, but it looks quite different outside now, lol! It was funny to edit this while the blizzard was happening and to think it had been such a beautiful day a few days before...
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Software and equipment used:
Full list of all my basic violin equipment:
www.katyadelson.com/about/viol...
Violin gear:
Violin: 1899 Ernst Kreusler “Copy of Antonius Stradivarius” violin from Germany
Bow: CodaBow Luma
Strings: Evah Pirazzi Violin Strings (with a ball E)
Rosin: Salchow Rosin
Shoulder Rest: Bonmusica Shoulder Rest
Software used (for Macintosh):
Garageband for attempted sound mixing
Final Cut Pro for video editing
PicMonkey.com for the ending cards
Plugins for sound effects (I have A LOT to learn in this department!):
East West plugins - Goliath Virtual Instrument, Stormdrum II
Best Service Forest Kingdom II by Eduardo Tarilonte (See: bestservice.de)
Camera:
Canon 70D + 18-135 mm kit lens
Sony RX100 V
Microphone for audio recording:
Blue Woodpecker
Miss Katy is just about the best fiddle player there ever was .Miss Katy. You are the best that ever was .😊😅😂❤❤❤
Headphones. All other sounds blocked out. Five minutes. Thank you for bringing life back to music.
Swallowtail Jig was the first of your videos that I found. I enjoyed hearing you revisit it for this video
I have Irish ancestors and live in Norway... and these performances on the fiddle is just amazing to me. I listen to them in my woods... where I work almost everyday all year long... in rain, wind, thunder and storms. And with me I always have my thrusted bluetooth-speaker... so love to play such tunes like this in the woods.
That was really cool. I am amazed that you have somehow managed to reach such a high skill level on your instrument while working a full time job at the same time. You also find the time to make these videos. How do you do it? You have great determination. You are an overachiever compared to most of us. Few people could manage to do what you have accomplished. You are an inspiration to all of us out here in the UA-cam universe. Thank you Katy. Don't forget to take time to relax. God Bless You.
So clean, and pure. Truth is what this is folks
9 out of ten drunken sailors love this song. Colorado looks totally beautiful and squatchy. Good job!
I'll say it bluntly...I need your music..more of it.. never stop showing your sound.. For this warrior of many warrior's appreciates it..
This lady is fantastic on the violin. Irish music is so uplifting! Love it!!
This is fantastic.... I really enjoyed it. Irish violin tunes have this flavour that can't be compared with another.
Glad I found your channel. Fell in love with Celtic fiddle jams recently, listening to them while playing D&D. Got drunk, bought a fiddle. We'll see how that all pans out, but until then I have your jams to listen to.
Also, that smile is infectious
Katy, play violin wonderfully. This song had heard it from a Celtic Rock Band called Celtian. But your version is more cute ....... The most beautiful violinist I've seen!
First one foot, then the other, then the legs cant stop jigging. Thank you Katy. Happy St Paddy's day
I just Love it when your soul enters your violin and takes charge! Woo Hoo AWSOME 👍👏👏👏☃️
Well Done. i love to play different instruments but know a days focusing on violin. I am not an irish man but I made a melody which gives feel like irish jig.
Katy you are simply a beautiful person inside and out Stuart Shaftesbury Dorset England 😘👍
i love her stlye, her music and her clothes.
Joy Peace & Love
Katy, you play violin with your soul ! Very beautiful!
🎶Katy you play violin so beautifully!!🎻 I love watching the landscapes in most of your videos. Greetings from Mex. 🇲🇽
Thanks to you I'm learning how to play the tunes on uilleann pipes at a comfortable speed ha they play them way fast in Australia and I think it loses the feeling for speeds sake , your a legend Katy
This is a beautiful set! They go so well together and of course just wonderful playing.
I love this! I need to find a good place to get all the sheet music for these amazing tunes. I'm not Irish by birth but music has the power to make me feel connected somehow.
I like to use thesession.org/ and www.folktunefinder.com/ to look for folk tune sheet music! =)
Chris Ransom, one of your greatest fans over here in England. I play piano accordion and listening to your tunes, I am encouraged to play them as well. I play in 'Rejigged Ceilidh Band' a Scots /Irish band playing for dancing and songs. I have taken my Scots style from the West Coast where my wife's family use to live. For Scots Ceilidhs we all wear tartan. Love your music, please keep playing and I appreciate the sheet music.
Nicely done Katy!!
You always have your music, background, and colors very well coordinated.
Nice outfit too! :-)
Amazing 🤩 I'm so in love with your irish sound
This is what makes the fiddle my favorite instrument you play it the way it should be played beautifully thanks for sharing
Oh wow. I play a little fiddle foe my own enjoyment. I’ve played this song from sheet music. It never sounded like this. I am excited to relearn this songf
Wonderful flow ! Great cinematography ! 💚
You my lady are a master at the fiddle I could listen to you all day long thank you hugs.
Bonita melodía, me ha gustado! Bonitos paisajes!
Amazing Katy! The transitions are great! 👏🏻The scenery is so beautiful and I also love your outfit! 💚💚
I love the song and the dress. 😊
I'll never get bored of hearing you play! Thanks for enlightening our days with your music.
love from Egypt
Yes
My x husband starting texting your music to me. I am hooked now. It makes me happy. Blessed be.
Still sounds beautiful
Excellent
When the devil finished Katy said "well you're pretty good old son, but sit down in that chair right there and let me show you how it's done"!
Beautiful sound and beautiful pants.
Wow - my new favourite channel
As always ... FANTASTIC !!! Great outfit !!!
Bravo! It appears as though all these great Irish tunes can be played in the first position. Which makes it really practical for violin players like me who only play the violin in the first position. 👍🤗
Fabulous Katy! Your Irish ancestors would be proud. Happy Saint Pádraig's Day and Éirinn go Brách!
I love this unusual set. Thanks very much. 💚💚
So basically all my favorite fiddle tunes :).
φοβερή μουσική με αγάπη από Θεσσαλονίκη
From a "happy goofball" playing Banks of Spey, and fancy footwork playing Purple Lilies Polka, we now can see and hear a much more mature Katy that only makes us love her and her music even more. xxx!
BUT, please now let us all in on the secret at 2.54 that makes you so happy! You just keep getting better and better! Take care.
Sei semplicemente meravigliosa... La melodia entra nell'anima attraverso il cuore...💖🌹
Thank you so much for this information (especially the song titles) and about the way session sets work!
Beautiful old time music, do more, love
Some of my favorite songs to play. Your playing is very crisp. Looks like you are having fun!
This song is all about bowing technique. It took me years to re-learn bowing from my classical training and I still don't know what she has forgotten! The bow arm of a fiddle player is what makes the music. Any one can finger themselves. Pun entirely entended.
you are so good I might hav watched all of you songs
Love your fiddling! I remember you once also played a cello. One piece I have always dreamed about but never heard, because it is my crazy idea, is Dueling Banjos with violin and cello. You could pull that off! I’d love to see and hear it.
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you.
Happy St. Patrick's Day Katy, awesome as always.
Totally awesome, Katy! Thank you...
Beautiful!!! You played a lot of the my favorite Irish tunes!!
Loved it as usual.
Excellent, thanks for posting it. The view scapes and editing are great!
How could anyone dislike this it's amazing
Really cool, thanks!
Rights of Man is one of my favorite tunes.
Love me some Colorado skies. Great violin as well!
Ahhh...Katy, I could listen to you for hours (and sometimes do...your catalog is huge)
Fantastic, as usual!. I hear ya on the weather, I live in iowa and this winter has just been all over the place. Woke up to snow today in fact.
Impressive and well done!
Wow .. another 1k view per day performance! This set is turning out to be one of my favorites. Your violin is sounding really sweet with the new strings. Have a really good weekend Katy!
Awesome. Love it!
Beautiful Set
nice, cool set!! Thanks katy.
Fantastic performance !!
Awesome! Joyful! Thank you 😊
Superbe !!
Merci !!🍁🍀
Beautiful!!!
Wonderful.. this makes me miss Ireland!
Very nice flow and rhythm. Bravo 👏🏼 😃
I am enjoying your videos.
Outstanding
Fantastic!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful music. I have become a better player by virtually playing along with you.
Oh so sweet --- an amazing lady !!!!
Outstanding. Greatctone and lift. Toe tapping.
I have friends who call it Rights of Woman. I love finger picking this one on my baritone guitar tuned in open Dm. A great Tune.
Wonderfull ! I enjoy it and thank’s for thé smille ❤️
Katy - I love you and your music!
Your tones and ensemble sound are so very good; I hope you will keep it all acoustic; I'm buying your books soon.
You're amazing, Katy!
Amazing ♥️
Wow is the best of 🙏
sounds beautiful
That was awesome!
Hi Katy,
Love listening to you. This was a great set for me because Road to Lisdoonvarna was literally the first tune I ever learned. Our session usually plays Road, then Swallowtail, then Morrison's, but Kesh makes a nice contrast to all the E minor.
Really fun to hear the Road to Lisdoonvarna played full speed. I'm learning to play that one on a Nyckelharpa, but can't go very fast yet. :)
nice medley with swallowtail!
Me encanta lo que haces, eres una gran artista sigue asi, saludos :D
I must have somehow missed this one. I love Rights of Man!
I think she's also playing a few different songs in there as well.
The Rights of Man hornpipe is often attributed to James Hill, a famous Scottish fiddler working in Newcastle in the Victorian period.
Fantastic！
superbe ! Patrick 😍