I second that. Very nice indeed
I second that. Very nice indeed
" Practice every time you get a chance." - Bill Monroe
Alec went on to make a final duet album with Frankie Gavin, bookending the original Shannachie LP, and also a beautiful cd with his son Cian Finn, of traditional Irish songs. That was his last official release, sadly. But so glad that he made these, with a dollop of encouragement from his friends.
https://frankiegavin-dedannan.irish/index.php/shop/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__5b...&feature=share
Kevin HJ Macleod
http://www.kevinmacleod.co.uk
Hard to believe that it’s coming up for a year since this great, clever, funny and hugely talented pal left us so suddenly. It was an enormous privilege to have known him, played music by his side, and enjoyed such hilarious times in his unique company. Miss you hugely, Alec, as do so very many, but will keep your flame alive while I can.
Good to see that the excellent team at TG4 are reshowing this lovely portrait of his life again. Seems to work for me.
https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/home/?p...sh-kZByG1feuTU
Kevin HJ Macleod
http://www.kevinmacleod.co.uk
His legacy will be in safe hands with you, Kevin. The music lives on.
I'm playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order. - Eric Morecambe
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheOldBores
I was just listening to the album he and Frankie Gavin played together last night (I called it the Finn Gavin album). What a masterpiece. Every piece on that album still moves me. Can't believe it's been a year.
A recent clip surfaced of these two genius musicians in action in 1988.
The very best musicians in the world appear to do so little! Finn's accompaniment is just so right and groovy.
https://www.rte.ie/archives/2018/031...and-alex-finn/
Kevin HJ Macleod
http://www.kevinmacleod.co.uk
Kevin HJ Macleod
http://www.kevinmacleod.co.uk
Kevin, thanks for this amazing history on one of my ITM heroes! I recently got hold of a bowlback trichoro and am doing my best to make heads or tails of it. They are definitely a challenge!
Also, Alec, and his son Cian did a very nice project that Cian originally released in 2019. I believe it was recorded the year before Alec passed. I downloaded MP4 files of it, but Cian did a bit of remastering work on it earlier this year and sent me a CD copy. It's great listening for anyone who would like to hear Alec's playing as it's, mostly, just him accompanying Cian's singing. There are a few whistle parts and some other back-up instruments, but Alec really comes through the mix and you can get a good listen to his playing style.
Edit: Nevermind! I just read you mentioned this recording in a previous post! Sorry for the redundancy!
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