The Legend of Ireland's Magic Harp

I've made this song, using a tradtional tune, putting the words of a poem to it.
The song tells the legend of Ireland's Harp.
This is a transcription with 3 voices in the chorus and second line played by bouzouoki, mandoline or violin.

Are Ye Sleepin', Maggy

The Tannahill Weavers are a popular band who perform traditional Scottish music. Releasing their first album in 1976 they're notable for being one of the first popular bands to incorporate the sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe (the Highland bagpipes are primarily a solo instrument) in an ensemble setting, and in doing so helped to change the sound of Scottish traditional music.

The band was formed in 1968, practising in a back room of the McKay family's rented Council house at 41 St. Ninian's Road, Hunterhill, Paisley and first performed at St. Peter's Folk Club, Glenburn, Paisley. The Club was run by Pat Doherty, father of Weavers' founding member Neil Doherty.

Maid behind the bar

Maguire and Patterson's

Sharon Shannon (born 12 November 1968 in Ruan, County Clare) is an Irish musician. She is best known for her work with the accordion and for her fiddle technique. She also plays the tin whistle and melodeon. Her 1991 album Sharon Shannon is the best selling album of traditional Irish music ever released there. Beginning with Irish folk music, her work demonstrates a wide-ranging number of musical influences, including reggae, cajun music, Portuguese music, and French Canadian music. Her single What You Make It (da, da, da, da) featured hip hop music artists. She won the life time achievement award at the 2009 Meteor Awards.


Here you can hear one of her songs:

The Irish Pipes Jig

I wrote this jig after playing in our favourite pub, The Irish Pipes, in Oudenaarde (Belgium), where Geert and Luc try to create a real Irish atmosphere.

My Sorrow is Greater than I can Tell

A beautifull song, I don't know anything about his origin.
The sheet music is made for bouzouki, flute and guitar.

The leaving of Liverpool

A traditional sea shanty

Locronan

On one of my trips to Brittany I've visited Locronan, a charming little village in Finistère.
When I was back home I wrote this song, using traditional tunes of Brittany.

Here are some pictures of Locronan

Lament for Owen Roe O'Neill

This is a song by Turlough O'Carolan I've transcribbed for solo bouzouki.

Vandergaag bouzouki Tauranga

This bouzouki is totally handmade from master grade materials.The soundboard is Spruce from the Pyrenees, Spain, which gives a clear but warm sound. Sides and Back are Bubinga. Bubinga is a red-brown hardwood from West-Africa.

Neck is solid Mahogany with a truss-rod for adjustments.
Bindings are a strip of Cocobolo and the Fingerboard is Snake Wood, which is chosen for hardness and a nice flame in the wood.
This Bouzouki gives a nice crisp sound

I bought this bouzouki last year in Holland, Bergen-op-Zoom, in the Celtic Shop.