I agree with you both. It is a beautiful tune,and i don't recomend playing it at the speed of a double jig. I was really just teasing about the tempo.(I thought perhaps you were playing it as a dirge.*grin*) I haven't heard that recording of the tune either it sounds very interesting.If you enjoy that tune Joe you might also enjoy these slip jigs,"Hardiman the Fiddler,"Hunting the Hare," and "The Foxhunter." I personally think that the slip jigs are very fun to play. Slowing down dance tunes can be very rewarding, sometimes it brings out a quality in a tune that is unexpected, as I think that you pointed out. Try it with "Castle Kelly." It is lovely played at 3/4 speed and swung slightly. Dan Mulligan