Nice one, Laurence. Is that tuning F C Aflat C a ?

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Originally posted by chuckv97

Nice one, Laurence. Is that tuning F C Aflat C a ?

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That be the one Chuck

wonderful confusion--too celtic to be old tyme--too old tyme to be celtic but still adhere's to just that--the old tyme being of many varieties --so more specific-- like the notes in a bluegrass pretty polly or wild bill jones-

nice music

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Originally posted by Tractor1

wonderful confusion--too celtic to be old tyme--too old tyme to be celtic but still adhere's to just that--the old tyme being of many varieties --so more specific-- like the notes in a bluegrass pretty polly or wild bill jones-

nice music

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I think you got that right Tom, it kinda hints at Celtic and old-time but it never comes down hard on either one. Maybe some of the early settlers to this country would go through a similar process, but we'll never know for sure.

A great tune, however you characterize it. It strikes me that it’s a banjo tune, not a fiddle tune, nor jazz or pop (all of which Laurence is adept at). Rather , it simply fits the nature of the banjo, and would work as well in clawhammer.  Well done, Laurence; thank you. 

Like that lick at 00:42-43.
Clean picking!

Tune sorta reminds me of Scott Vestals Andersonville March

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Originally posted by Bill Rogers

A great tune, however you characterize it. It strikes me that it’s a banjo tune, not a fiddle tune, nor jazz or pop (all of which Laurence is adept at). Rather , it simply fits the nature of the banjo, and would work as well in clawhammer.  Well done, Laurence; thank you. 

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Thanks Bill

I did want this to sound like a tune made for banjo so I'm glad that came across. A low-tuned archtop can give you more of that "raw" banjo sound and coupled with more sustain and the ability to do string bends on the first or second fret, it adds up to a character all its own. 

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Originally posted by stanleytone

Like that lick at 00:42-43.
Clean picking!

Tune sorta reminds me of Scott Vestals Andersonville March

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Thank you!

Great tune, played beautifully.

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Originally posted by Texasbanjo

Great tune, played beautifully.

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Thanks Sherry!

June bugs are about as welcome as most bugs, so giving it a minor tuning flavor is deserved. Your June Bug here sounds victorious -- it must have come out after a rainy day to party. At least, ours do.

Your style reminds me of Jim Reed's playing. That's a compliment, as you know.

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Originally posted by JanetB

June bugs are about as welcome as most bugs, so giving it a minor tuning flavor is deserved. Your June Bug here sounds victorious -- it must have come out after a rainy day to party. At least, ours do.

Your style reminds me of Jim Reed's playing. That's a compliment, as you know.

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I miss Jim. I always looked forward to whatever he was going to pull out of a hat next. Gone but not forgotten.

Congratulations on your new composition, Laurence. I love it! It's an intriguing, original melody. Departs from the stereotypical, and guides one to a particularly pleasing, ancient tonal landscape. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for giving it a listen Paul, and sharing your insightful thoughts!