I was trying to write a tune that started the B part with the last phrase of the A part, I've heard a couple of tunes like that. So this is what I came up with. I made an audio recording on Saturday night so I wouldn't forget it and when I went to save the file I quickly typed 3 letters just to give it a name, those 3 letters were fer. It turns out that there are lots of meanings for fer. fer = for fer = that which carries as in aquifer or conifer fer = far fer = one that bears Here's the abcs: X:1 T:Fer C:David Hansen ©2014 M:3/4 L:1/8 K:Bb D2|GABcd2|d2c2B2|A2F2c2|c2A2F2|GABcd2|d2e2f2|c3dcB |A2F2F2| GABcd2|d2c2B2|A2F2c2|c2A2F2|E2B2B2|A2G2F2|G3AGF|G4 D2| E2B2B2|A2G2F2|GABcd2|dedcBA|E2B2B2|A2G2F2|G3dcB|c2 A2F2| E2B2B2|A2G2F2|GABcd2|dcBAGF|E2B2B2|A2G2F2|G3AGF|G4 D2|
Etymological riddles aside, I think "fer" stands for "fine excellent recording", and that's what it is. E2B2B2|A2G2F2 is not the only re-used building block here (search for c2A2F2, for instance), creating instant fun & familiarity just begging for joining in - this is the stuff that makes session mates play along after two times round.
This worked out very well! What a wonderfull tune and nice performance! Making your own tunes is double fun ain't that right David?
Very cool!!
Really good. It has an East European feel to it. I think this is one of the best things you've put out there, at least my current favourite.
What about "iron" as a definition of fer? It's the first thing that crossed my mind, and it seems to fit the tune. I love 3/4 time, this is a really special tune.
That's a very cool challenge you gave yourself to get this song started, David--and it came out so well. Fun idea for choosing a name too. Looks like your song could also be in honor of a variety of wine grapes.... "Fer (also known as Fer Servadou, Pinenc, Mansois and several other synonyms) is a red French wine grape variety that is grown primarily in South West France"
Another etymological theory: "Fer" is short for "Thanks Fer Yer Music"
I found a few more from Google Translate: Fer = short in Welsh Fer = leaves in Icelandic Fer = made in Catalan Sufficient meaning for just 3 letters. I'm happy with it.
Lovely tune David, and a really enjoyable recording too.
