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CARRICKFERGUS I don't normally post covers or unoriginal material here, but a recent post by Brno with the same title prompted me to unearth a BIAB track I made in 2021. The arrangement borrows ideas from a version I heard years ago by Celtic Woman. Carrickfergus (and the castle in particular) is of interest to me because one of my ancestors was born there in 1332. Style is _STROLL.STY (Strolling Acoustic Folk) Key B; 115 bpm RealTracks in style: ~2479:Bass, Acoustic, HeldSimple Ev 110 (reverb 0) RealTracks in style: ~405:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120 (reverb 47) RealTracks in style: ~1677:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 120 (reverb 53) RealTracks in style: 3131:Fiddle, 5-string, Background AmericanaFolk8thsHeld Ev 120 (reverb 89) RealDrums in Song: :BodhranCelticAir^2-a,b:Sticks, Simple (reverb 55) Other instruments: Reason 10 Flute sound-sample played on Korg K61p midi keyboard Vocals recorded through Shure PG57 mic, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, Reaper DAW with Noise Ash Vocal Finalizer.
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A bit different melody and lyrics than the original one I followed in my version. But so is often the case with folk songs. You have a nice voice, but your arrangement was too sweet for my taste as a fan of Celctic music, but may please a wider audience, even country song fans.
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Brian, what a beautiful song. Loved the arrangement and instrumentation: loved that flute. Your voice is outstanding. Everything is mixed perfectly.
Loved it.
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Very pleasant.
Nice vocals.
The backing tracks are just right.
Well mixed.
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Love this, Brian. It's so cool that you have such a strong connection to the subject of your beautifully sung lyrics. An excellent arrangement with the perfect backup band. I really like that vocal a lot. My mom wished i could sing like that.
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Brian, very pretty and well put together tune. Super vocals and nice solo(s). A fitting tribute to ancestors never met but not forgotten.
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Fabulous job, Brian. First, your singing is nonpareil. Second, this song over the years has found quite a comfortable niche with a lush arrangement, as Celtic Woman did at the Slane castle concert. I love that 2007 show, it's available for free on youtube. Again, great job!
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Hi Brian,
I've told you several times over the past couple of years that I think you are a marvelous singer and songwriter. I was so happy to see a new post from you.
This is so pretty - lush is the correct word. I think someone else already said that. I fully agree. if I had a million bucks, I'd give it up for a voice like yours.
Such a gorgeous song and production. I enjoyed this so much.
BTW, you might not know, but my wife, Di, passed away back in May. She is a direct descendant of King Edward the Third. If I recall correctly, he was her 17th great-grandfather.
All the best. And welcome back!
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Hi Brian - yeah - put together really well, and those vocals are sublime as others have said.
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Hi Brno,
Thank you so much for listening and for your feedback. As you have noted, taste has a not insignificant bearing on our appreciation of (or interpretation of) Celtic music or perhaps music played in a Celtic style.
My own experience has been shaped by artists such as Celtic Woman, Aoife Ní Fhearraigh ('Mo Ghrá Thú' ), and the Norwegian/Irish duo Secret Garden. Their arrangements are considerably more lush than those one might find in an Irish or Scottish pub.
Personally, I find it refreshing to take something from the 18th or 19th century and giving it a bit of polish -- just as rock bands might give a modern twist to Beethoven or Bach, or The Boston Pops Orchestra reinterpret the Beatles.
Have a great day!
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Thank you, Mario. Glad it ticked some boxes for you 
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Thanks, FJ, appreciate the comments.
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Thank you for the feedback, Marty. My mother never got to hear me sing like that. I hope she would have liked it too 
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I appreciate your assessment, DC. Thanks for listening.
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Thanks, TM. I watched the concert that you mentioned on TV. Epic. Bought several of their albums over the years (as well as a couple of solo albums by Hayley Westenra (who was part of the CW ensemble at one time).
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Hi Alan, I appreciate your comments very much.
Yes, I did hear about your sad loss. I've lost parents, but I have no idea what it's like to lose a partner. I sincerely hope that you are finding it easier with the passage of time.
The ancestor I mentioned was my 21st great-grandmother, Elizabeth de Burgh, wife of Lionel of Antwerp, son of Edward III. Naturally, anyone who is descended from Edward is also descended from William "the Conqueror" et al (the list is so long it's almost tedious.
Thanks for stopping by.
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I love the instrumentation in this - I initially thought it was going to be an instrumental version - but for my tastes it's not 'too sweet' as Brno commented.
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Hi Brian.
This is really delightful music. Your arrangement, production and your singing are superb. I love the Irish folk-music lilt that you've managed to capture in your presentation. It's a perfect fit. I really enjoyed listening.
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