Connie O'Connell's doesn't have what I'd call distinct parts, in fact the parts are indistinct enough to meld into one another, but it's a cracking tune nonetheless: http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/931
a list of entries, I thought (like a horse race), then the fun begins. Seriously though, do these jigs have a place in a session? In my experience, I get glares all around for starting them, and by the end it's melted down into a horrible mess...
the best of them are great. I love 'em and they are great session tunes. The big tunes can have a great effect on the concentration at a session. They can really get everyone focused. There can be a flim flam of two part tunes with people dropping in and out and a set a three five parters can settle everyone.
Let's start a thread about how much you hate threads that just turn into tune lists, then........no? Oh, ok, let's not bother then.
Actually, sometimes it's fun to go through a few of the tunes that people suggest....and others are crap, right enough. Personally I thought my suggestion of Connie O'Connell's was quite good, butI would say that wouldn't I.
Agreed, Ilig. Roaring Water is my favorite big jig. I find it's best played at a nice, relaxed pace. I always shut my eyes for at least part of it and think of the beautiful long white beach on the western side of South Uist. Anyway, it kind of slows the pace down a bit, but not too jarringly. There can be different instruments dropping in and out, for interesting effects. I think it's good to play around an hour and a half into the session, kind of gives both players and punters a breather of sorts.
Sorry about the mini list Llig... It was a 'dump and run'... It also had a hidden edge, a bit of ire over the very old 9-part tune I'd set on site here that got axed. Why? ~ Because there was a 2-part relative on site at the time... GRRRRRR!!!
Play "O'Farrell's Welcome to Limerick", but give the Irish name when asked what it is. Inevitably, someone will then want to know what "An Phis Phliuch" means ...
I think the Mooncoin Jig might fit the description - 3 part, all different but with repeating motif.
I also like Tar Road to Sligo, Trip to Athlone and Cailleach an Airgid.
Totally agree with CathrynB - I play them in sessions to slow down the pace - the BIG jigs should be given some space.
But by the same token, they are worthy of a lot of practise as slower will show up any bad technique.
Boring list of tunes??? If it gets one or two people to have a go at some of the old "greats", its worth it.
Ceolachan - get that big O'Farrells posted on the comments.
In relation to playing them in sessions, I recall a session a few months ago when a local flute player started The Maid at the Spinning Wheel and followed it up with The Monaghan Jig. A whistle player beside him, jokingly said, "You're asking for trouble!." I don't think there is generally a problem with playing these big tunes in sessions. It just depends on what part of the night you play them.
Oh, and one which wasn't mentioned was The Trip to Killarney. A fine jig from Gerry O'Connor's "No Place Like Home" album.
BIG jigs
BIG jigs
Which jig has the most distinct parts (not variations)?
My favorites include -
Gold Ring 6 part
Frieze Britches
Langstroms
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by geoffwright
Re: BIG jigs
Not forgetting The Old Grey Goose 6 part
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by geoffwright
Re: BIG jigs
Fair Jennie's B section!
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by D.J.F.
Re: BIG jigs
And the B part to the Miller's Rant of course
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/7804
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by D.J.F.
Re: BIG jigs
Doctor O'neills - variations ?
jim,,
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by FIDDLE4
Re: BIG jigs
The Strayaway Child
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by Conán McDonnell
Re: BIG jigs
Lark in the Bog, Geese in the Bog, Lark's March -- whatever you call it.
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/5867
King of the Pipers
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/31
The 4 part Gold Ring
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/1351
And a Scottish tune, for good measure.... Rory MacLeod's
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/2905
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by TheSilverSpear
Re: BIG jigs
Two I'm sad I forgot.
The Kid on the Mountain
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/52
O'Farrell's Welcome to Limerick, An Phis Phliuch, the Choice Wife, et al.
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/879
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by TheSilverSpear
Re: BIG jigs
Kilfenora set that starts with Paddy's Return, then into five parter with the "one that goes with it" on the end!
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by Bannerman
Re: BIG jigs
The Kilfenora Jig set dots are here as follows:-
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/948
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/949
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/947
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by Bannerman
Re: BIG jigs
A slipjig
- GUSTYS FROLICS..
jim,,
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by FIDDLE4
Re: BIG jigs
The Battering Ram
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by oldstrings
Re: BIG jigs
The Monaghan
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by tuckered out
Re: BIG jigs
(The Monaghan has only 4 parts, but it sounds big.)
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by tuckered out
Re: BIG jigs
Connie O'Connell's doesn't have what I'd call distinct parts, in fact the parts are indistinct enough to meld into one another, but it's a cracking tune nonetheless:
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/931
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by Nick Splease
Re: BIG jigs
Paidin O'Rafferty's (the Kevin Burke/Ged Foley version) and Helvic Head
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by airport
Re: BIG jigs
Cherish the Ladies, Strike the Gay Harp...
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by Farr
Re: BIG jigs
"The Kitten" / "Yellow Stockings" ~ slip jig
Key signature: Eminor
Submitted on June 4th 2005 by ceolachan.
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/3143
"Helvic Head"
Key signature: Gmajor
Submitted on June 3rd 2004 by Kenny.
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display.php/3110
"Paidin O Raifeartaigh" ~ there also exists a 9-part version
Key signature: Amajor
Submitted on December 28th 2007 by Kenny.
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/8088
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by ceolachan
Re: BIG jigs
"The Lark's March"
Key signature: D Major
Submitted on June 16th 2006 by Kenny.
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/5867
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by ceolachan
Re: BIG jigs
I thought this thread was gonna be interesting. But all it's turned into is a list.
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by llig leahcim
Re: BIG jigs
a list of entries, I thought (like a horse race), then the fun begins. Seriously though, do these jigs have a place in a session? In my experience, I get glares all around for starting them, and by the end it's melted down into a horrible mess...
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by airport
Re: BIG jigs
Surely there's fun to be had when people mix the parts up, especially once the booze has kicked in.
Try playing the parts in reverse order.
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by Conán McDonnell
Re: BIG jigs
Roaring Water http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/768
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by cathrynb
Re: BIG jigs
the best of them are great. I love 'em and they are great session tunes. The big tunes can have a great effect on the concentration at a session. They can really get everyone focused. There can be a flim flam of two part tunes with people dropping in and out and a set a three five parters can settle everyone.
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by llig leahcim
Re: BIG jigs
"a set a three five parters" !!!!
can't wait to try it!
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by airport
Re: BIG jigs
"of" three five parters is what I meant
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by airport
Re: BIG jigs
Let's start a thread about how much you hate threads that just turn into tune lists, then........no? Oh, ok, let's not bother then.
Actually, sometimes it's fun to go through a few of the tunes that people suggest....and others are crap, right enough. Personally I thought my suggestion of Connie O'Connell's was quite good, butI would say that wouldn't I.
# Posted on April 8th 2008 by Nick Splease
Re: BIG jigs
>They can really get everyone focused. <
Agreed, Ilig. Roaring Water is my favorite big jig. I find it's best played at a nice, relaxed pace. I always shut my eyes for at least part of it and think of the beautiful long white beach on the western side of South Uist. Anyway, it kind of slows the pace down a bit, but not too jarringly. There can be different instruments dropping in and out, for interesting effects. I think it's good to play around an hour and a half into the session, kind of gives both players and punters a breather of sorts.
# Posted on April 9th 2008 by cathrynb
Re: BIG jigs
5-part jigs are perfect for the old standard ceili dance "The Haymakers' Jig"... We used to use such a set for playing for it...
# Posted on April 9th 2008 by ceolachan
Re: BIG jigs
We also used to throw in, later on, after a 32 bar tune or two, multi-part tunes of even count, such as 4, 6 & 8 parts ~ for 32 bar dances...
# Posted on April 9th 2008 by ceolachan
Re: BIG jigs
Sorry about the mini list Llig... It was a 'dump and run'... It also had a hidden edge, a bit of ire over the very old 9-part tune I'd set on site here that got axed. Why? ~ Because there was a 2-part relative on site at the time... GRRRRRR!!!
# Posted on April 9th 2008 by ceolachan
Worse, they shared the same name, not much else...
# Posted on April 9th 2008 by ceolachan
Re: BIG jigs
Play "O'Farrell's Welcome to Limerick", but give the Irish name when asked what it is. Inevitably, someone will then want to know what "An Phis Phliuch" means ...
# Posted on April 9th 2008 by lazyhound
Re: BIG jigs
ah yeah,,,, we always introduce O'Farrells with " and that other name"
# Posted on April 9th 2008 by I_Fel
Re: BIG jigs
what ever happened to that 9-part version, ceol? I'd love to see it...
# Posted on April 9th 2008 by airport
Re: BIG jigs
I think the Mooncoin Jig might fit the description - 3 part, all different but with repeating motif.
I also like Tar Road to Sligo, Trip to Athlone and Cailleach an Airgid.
# Posted on April 9th 2008 by the wounded hussar
Re: BIG jigs
Totally agree with CathrynB - I play them in sessions to slow down the pace - the BIG jigs should be given some space.
But by the same token, they are worthy of a lot of practise as slower will show up any bad technique.
Boring list of tunes??? If it gets one or two people to have a go at some of the old "greats", its worth it.
Ceolachan - get that big O'Farrells posted on the comments.
# Posted on April 9th 2008 by geoffwright
Re: BIG jigs
OF COURSE IT'S A LIST!! WHAT ELSE WOULD IT BE!??
# Posted on April 9th 2008 by Farr
Re: BIG jigs
In relation to playing them in sessions, I recall a session a few months ago when a local flute player started The Maid at the Spinning Wheel and followed it up with The Monaghan Jig. A whistle player beside him, jokingly said, "You're asking for trouble!." I don't think there is generally a problem with playing these big tunes in sessions. It just depends on what part of the night you play them.
Oh, and one which wasn't mentioned was The Trip to Killarney. A fine jig from Gerry O'Connor's "No Place Like Home" album.
# Posted on April 9th 2008 by 52Paddy
Re: BIG jigs
Kitty O'Shea's champion jig.
# Posted on April 9th 2008 by Lint - upon - Tweed