Carolan's Concerto ~ Irish Folk Music (Violin Trio Version) | Katy Adelson
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2020
- Here is a song called, "Carolan's Concerto," which was written by the blind Irish harper, Turlough O'Carolan. I have arranged it into a trio for three violins for this video. I think the sound of the piece has a lot of Baroque elements to it.
I believe the first performance of this song is said to have happened while Carolan was playing harp music for some listeners, and a discussion about a Vivaldi concerto came up. Carolan was able to play an excerpt of the concerto by ear. He then went on to play this song, originally referred to as "Mrs. Powers," but often now called, "Carolan's Concerto," or "O'Carolan's Concerto." Some say he composed this song on the spot after being inspired by the Vivaldi music, others say it was something he had prepared ahead of time. I think it does have some Vivaldi-like elements, but it also has a lot of Carolan-like elements to it, and it's sometimes played in Irish trad sessions. =)
Even though it is an Irish tune, I wouldn't say this song is frequently played in sessions. It's popular enough to where there will usually be a few people who play along with it. However, I've noticed some people seem to remember it as the "long classical-music-like song," and somewhat of sit out from playing it since there are so many notes to try to remember. It is quite neat to play though, and it can be really special when a group of people play the song very well together. With some practice, it can be a good tune to learn! There are much harder fiddle tunes that people play in session -- this one really just takes some practice to remember how it goes.
I went around in so many circles creating the harmonies for this song. I wanted to keep all three parts moving and interesting to play, but was having difficulties writing harmonies that could highlight instead of overpower the original melody. I think I got kind of close to my goal for this tune, and tried to only take more harmony liberties when the melody has more of a chord-sounding phrase. This is the last arrangement of my music book, and I think it is the most difficult piece in the book to put together. The three parts by themselves are at an intermediate level, but weaving them together is difficult since all three parts are moving.
If you are interested in purchasing my music book with this arrangement, it is available as print-on-demand from Amazon:
"15 Irish Fiddle Airs - Duets and Trios: Turlough O'Carolan - Easy to Intermediate"
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It is also available in other country Amazon stores that may print it closer to your home country to save a little on the shipping costs.
I also have a digital-downloadable PDF version of the book available in my web shop:
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I will not be selling physical copies from my web shop until the USA has a better handle on the virus situation going on right now. Colorado has been doing relatively well (knock on wood!), but I don't yet feel feel comfortable running to the post office every day again.
Thank you for watching, and I hope you stay safe and healthy! =)
~ Katy
This was filmed at CSU's Flower Trial Garden, in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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Software and equipment used:
Full list of all my basic violin equipment:
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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 - Spaces
Camera:
Canon 70D + 18-135 mm kit lens
Sony RX100 V
Microphone for audio recording:
Blue Woodpecker
I have heard of "Being Beside Yourself," but this takes it to another level :-).
Yay. Three pretty ladies playing beautiful music.
Always look forward to new material from you Katy.
Thank you Trio Katy. Loves the capturing of pollination. Enjoyed the music very much
Hello from Pennsylvania. I just found your channel a few days ago. Your music is so beautiful and here I thought piano was my only relaxing music. Not anymore! Thank You...
I watched this on the telly with my daughter when it first came out. Couldn't comment there. Wonderfully done. Love your fiddling'.
I sometimes wish I had a camera on us while I'm recording but photos of Alaska are prettier.
You are beautiful, Irish music is beautiful... Greetings from Argentina! 🤗
Turlough O'Carolan is the best! Thankyou so much for including his music!
Oh Katy, your twin (or is it triple) sisters can play the fiddle like you. A talented family.
All of Turlough O'Carolan's music is beautiful, his works are treasures. You do him justice.
Wonderful along with the setting Katy and love how you manged to get the three of you playing together, simply beautiful like you.
Stay safe & well till next we hear from you Katy.
Great! I loved the out-takes. You should include them at the end of every video. 😊 It'll give all of us out here an insight into just how much work goes into making a video. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the great new video Katy. How about a behind the scenes video were you show us how you put together your amazing videos... I gather you record audio in your home studio and then synch up the audio to your location shoots.
I need a own playlist for your beautiful music.
Nice arrangement and pace. BTW you all have the same shoes on! LOL!
That's beautiful Katy! You kept me company during hurricane relocation... be safe.
Thank you, Jim! I hope all is okay with you and the scary hurricane situation...
Remember, Hurricane Laura knocked down a confederate statue
Oh, that was beautiful! Thank you!
C'est si bon... Thoroughly enjoyed it! I watched it just after hearing Joshua Bell's rendition of Bruch's Scottish Fantasy Finale on the radio. Now all I need is to find my copy of the album "Around the Room" by kids with the Chelsea House Orchestra. Perfect for a rainy day with a good cuppa.
Love this Woman And her Music. She Warms my Soul. 🌻
I appreciate your efforts to produce these, Katy.
Always such a pleasure...
Katie, your videos are much fun. Thank you!
Lovely video, beautiful garden. Thank you Katy.
This is getting out of hand... Now there are THREE of them!! Lol 〜(꒪꒳꒪)〜 Good job Katy this sounded amazing
If THREE sounds out of hand, check Purple Lilies Polka. There are SIX of them!!!
Wayne Andrews
This is so beautiful! Your playing and filmography is very well done 💙
Excellent playing. Fun costuming. (Add more Hair pins for take one and take two. pull pins for take two and three. ) Video Editing is smooth and seamless. I love this work.
You're so cute! Love seeing your setup or out-takes. Well done.
A pleasant embodiment of The Blessed Trinity.
alotta fun and beautiful sounds
I like when you include some "behind the scenes". It is interesting to see how you manage to record yourself.
I'm loving your book. I've already gone through most of it! You should definitely consider doing another one with some of the other arrangements you've created. ;)
Thank you!! I've outlined another Irish book of popular session tunes (at least they are popular in Colorado...) and have been working on it. I can't decide if I want to do another book of trios, or to keep it as duets. The trio aspect made my first book so difficult to create! When I first started, I had no idea trying to compose trios could complicate music so much (well...compose the harmonies. Carolan composed the melodies =) )...
Bravo Katy, nice music and picture , congratulation from France
I think this is marvelous, Katy! X 3 !
Very nice! I play this one on tenor banjo. The way you do it is way more elegant! 🙂
Thank you !
Always Awesome and Amazing !!!!
Thank You so much for all that you do !!!!
Beautiful!
You are such a bright light - I love your passion and skill. Awesome
Finally a new video. Thanks much!!!
Beautifully done!
Beautiful, Katy!!! 😃🎉
Very cool!!
Katy increíble como siempre! ❤
Excellent
Beautiful music.
Wonderful performance and video !
Wait, there are how many Katy Adelstons? Must have been a lot of work. Nice playing, and nice gardens. Thanks.
Soooooooo cute, I love the lil smile
Beautiful background of flowers to compliment your music, nice video.
Great stuff Kate.
Fantastic editing!
This is Nice Katy, Very Nice. It sounds kinda Baroque
Wowza
Seu trabalho é fantástico continue assim se dedicando ao Senhor 🇧🇷
Katy, beautiful arrangement! If I ever have need for a formal or semi-formal event requiring music, I'll be sure to invite the "trio" to come play up here in the Pacific Northwest :) Have a wonderful weekend!
Wonderful,how ever you makes me wonder.Josef from germany.
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I find it amazing how you can orchestrate your videos to make them so easy to do yet the technical setup must be quite complicated. I wish I could do the same thing. Great job and fantastic video,
Next video - Quartet Chamber music. Bach would be nice. Do it. You know you want to. ;>)
WOW! I didn't realize just how much work goes in in creating a video. I have wondered how you managed not to hit your Clone in the face with the bow tip, or on the other side, your elbow.
Now your demonstrations at the end of the peace gives the answer.
I guess you spend a lot of time syncing sound tracks together to get perfect harmony. Maybe a large rubber band could help hold your phone, or maybe a different phone clip. Mine keeps falling out the front of my clip... lol :))
I don't think you have a 60x60 feet Green Screen cloth to place yourself in in just any kind of setting, like the commercial studios do. I had a dream one night you were playing the Violin in the Garden of The Gods, I guess about 70 miles from Denver. Around Sunrise those mountains look majestic!
That would really be a feat to do without actually being there. But you have the imagination and the know how to be practically anywhere you want!
Wow!, It's been 1 year since I found your channel last year in July. How time flies.
Thank you! It's a lot of work, but fun. =) I've filmed 2 videos at the Garden of the God's, but I think I should make a video that captures it better. The videos were really simple...
👏👍 Bravo! BTW: Regarding the phone, one must improvise, adapt and overcome. One solution would be to place it in a holder, and then attach it to a string of cord to be worn around the neck. Happy fiddling! 😉 🎻 🎶
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Would you give violin lessons? 😍 I'm french but I'd love to visit your country and I was wondering if we could meet. I really, really love to listen to your music. Thank you for these little pieces of happiness ♥️
SHE DUPE GLITCHED HERSELF!
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This is great Katie, and a beautiful setting too. Thanks very much. How many instruments do you play/have?❤️🌞🎶
Would love to see some none irish or american folk tunes hungarian and Welsh folk music. I highly recommend nyth y gog nice welsh trad melody
Please do one video on 'The Gael' The Last of Mohicans theme.
Oh I would love to get that book and see if I can adapt them to hurdy gurdy. I would love to someday join in a trad Irish session with my gurdy, even though it is not the best instruments for it.
I love the hurdy gurdy!! It's such a cool instrument. =)
@@KatyAdelson Thanks! I've been playing it for almost two years now, and mainly playing French folk because that's what my teacher likes, but I come from a classical clarinet background so I've been adapting a couple of those songs for gurdy as well. My next instrument has more scale options though. My current gurdy only has melodystrings in g, and my next will have one in c as well :)
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I bought the book, but strangely, everything I attempt sounds like someone strangling a cat
Thank you for purchasing the book!!! Creating a steady tone takes a lot of practice. I've been thinking I could make a video about that in the future. =)
Katy Adelson The book is great, though right now more a target to aim for, even when played extra slowly. And I definitely need to practice keeping the bow straight and steady (must remember to buy some drinking straws for that). Thanks for all the excellent videos!
@@KatyAdelson Every time I go through a slump of not playing, I just play songs and chords with a tuner religiously until I stop sucking.
Can you try “farewell to Nova Scotia”
Someone needs to get Katie a smart watch.
Nice one. Any chance to get the sheet music of this to practice.
The arrangement of this is the last song in my 15 Irish fiddle airs music book. There is a link to it in the video deception if you are interested. I'm also working on video tutorials of all the songs, but still need some more time to finish filming them. 😊
Katy Adelson
Thanks for the reply. I started watching you when I come across with your “Drunken Sailor” and subscribed. I was not in the music mood since Covid’s arrival but got busy at home with my other hobby.
Your Violin Trio Version is an inspiration to practice violin again. So I practiced just scales today. Will watch your tutorials.
You must get lots of strange looks while doing these.
Haha, yup! Lol! 😆
Why don’t you get a garter phone case to hold the phone
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You need someone to help with that stuff.
Lovely, and that's not just the music! It takes a lot of time and effort to make your videos, many thanks for doing them.