From time I like to have a browse through the recent additions to the catalogue of tunes which have been posted to https://thesession.org And now and again I come upon a tune which is new to me and which takes my breath away.
This was the case a few days ago when one of the regular contributors to thesession posted a mazurka - The Crown At Portpatrick - composed by Nigel Gatherer, a name which will be familiar to many in the traditional mandoverse.
I'm a big fan of mazurkas and it wasn't long before I found myself giving the tune a whirl. It's a truly lovely tune which feels great underneath the oul' fingers.
Thanks, Nigel, for a remarkable tune which deserves to become a session standard.
Here's my take(s) on the tune.
Aidan
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