A fingerstyle guitar rendition of an old Celtic tune,, arrangement by Glenn Weiser. The melody is traditional and also known as "Dives and Lazarus".
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Edited by - chuckv97 on 03/14/2025 17:03:05
Chuck, if I could fingerpick guitar OR pick Scruggs style as well as you, I would die happy! Thank you so much for your videos!
KYSLOWFINGERS
That's gorgeous, Chuck.
I have had the privilege, since moving from a surprisingly good Bluegrass state (Maine) to Cape Cod - where bluegrass is an oddity. But I did manage to fall in with some wonderfully talented Irish players. Close enough.
One of the best singers/rhythm guitarists I ever had the pleasure to play with does this song. He grew up in Belfast during The Troubles. He has shared memories that are horrific. He does this song 4/4 with a rock beat - the melody is just as beautiful, the feel is less wistful, more regretful, and the song is no less powerful. When we play together I hang a baritone line on his vocal and use the banjo as a percussion instrument, playing almost nothing but ones and fives.
And that is the power of a fundamentally great song. "Star of the County Down" is a fundamentally great song. And you played it beautifully.
Edited by - eagleisland on 03/14/2025 18:53:04
KYSLOWFINGERS Much appreciated, Adrian!
eagleisland Thanks so much, Skip. Yes, I’ve heard it in 4/4 and 3/4 time. Enjoy the Irish jams!
Nice Chuck !
Everett
Edited by - O.D. on 03/21/2025 09:36:38
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Originally posted by O.D.
Nice Chuck !
Everett
Thank you, Everett!
That is nice! Enjoyed it.
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Originally posted by Laurence DiehlThat is nice! Enjoyed it.
Thank you, Laurence.... a nice arrangement by Glenn Weiser.
