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25 Nov 13 - 03:56 PM (#3579103) Subject: The Rocky Road to Somewhere Else From: Alan Woods Hello I'm looking for songs that are similar in character to 'The Rocky Road to Dublin' any suggestions?! Thanks Alan |
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06 Dec 13 - 05:40 AM (#3581964) Subject: RE: The Rocky Road to Somewhere Else From: GUEST I think "The Song of the Iron Road" by Ewan MacColl is somewhat akin to "The Rocky Road to Dublin" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfxLF97IdeE |
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06 Dec 13 - 06:00 AM (#3581970) Subject: RE: The Rocky Road to Somewhere Else From: MartinRyan Hi Alan You thinking of the lyrics, the galloping slip jig rhythm - or both? Regards |
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06 Dec 13 - 01:15 PM (#3582087) Subject: RE: The Rocky Road to Somewhere Else From: Alan Woods Hey Martin I was thinking of songs with a similar rhythm. ...driving verses and a strong chorus thanks Alan |
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06 Dec 13 - 02:46 PM (#3582121) Subject: RE: The Rocky Road to Somewhere Else From: MartinRyan "The Bansha Peelers", taken at a fast clip, is the first that comes to mind. Regards |
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07 Dec 13 - 12:27 AM (#3582248) Subject: RE: The Rocky Road to … somewhere else From: Mrrzy Brennan on the moor? |
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07 Dec 13 - 07:38 AM (#3582312) Subject: RE: The Rocky Road to … somewhere else From: Alan Woods Thanks Martin, I have lyrics for the 'The Bansha Peelers' but I'm not overly familiar with the air.......there seems to be no versions of it on YouTube but I'll dig into my own collection to see if I have a recording tucked in some nook. Brennan on the Moor! Thanks Mrrzy I hadn't thought of it 'Paddy Works on the Railway' and 'The Hot Asphalt' have occurred to me since as being in a similar vein |
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09 Dec 13 - 11:07 PM (#3583071) Subject: RE: The Rocky Road to … somewhere else From: GUEST,Peskymeme Rocky Road to Dublin is a unique ballad. I have heard Foggy Dew played that way, although usually more of a mournful lament. I would mostly agree with Brennan on the Moor. Even Star of the County Down can be played with that rhythm, although the idea of the lyrics is much different. Another possibility would be to energize Banna Strand a little and see how that turned out. |