Author: The Lipweasels

Guitars enthusiastically strummed, accordions powerfully squeezed, mandolins melodiously plucked, whistles lips pursed blowing, kazoos breath buzzing, vocal chords disturbing air, eardrums vibrating, occasional angelic harmonizing, foot tapping rhythmic cahons, fabulous facial topiary, Dancers fluttered and bet.
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Balleydesmond Polka 1 and 2

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  Ballydesomond Polka no.1     Ballydesmond Polka no. 2         The  three Ballydesmond Polkas can be found on a number of recordings and websites.  The order and numbering given here is from the album entitled The Star Above the Garter, by Denis Murphy (1910-1974) and Julia Clifford (1914–1997), siblings from Sliabh Luachra.  The area called Sliabh Luachra (pronounced Schleeav-lokhra, with the ‘kh” as that middle-of-the-mouth growly bit) is a region at the intersection of three counties, Cork, Kerry, and Limerick; and is famous for its musical style and for producing some outstanding Irish players.  The order given … Continue reading Balleydesmond Polka 1 and 2

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Melkisedeck – Y Delyn Newydd / Ballydesmond 1 & 2

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  Y Delyn Newydd Y Delyn Newydd – “The New Harp” Traditional Welsh polka with optional chords. May be played in a set: 1. Pwt-ar-y-bys (D), 2. Pant Corlan yr Ŵyn (G), 3. Y Delyn Newydd (G) Dance   Continue reading Melkisedeck – Y Delyn Newydd / Ballydesmond 1 & 2