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Banbury Bill

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I learned this from a Dave Swarbrick record, and I've always liked it. I think it's a Morris dance tune.
Another cracker Nigel, I'll have a go on Sunday, work tomorrow.......
Here y'are then! Shake yer hankies, and bells!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPA3co3sgcE
Quite a few other versions on Youtube too!
Banbury Bill played on the Shippey 10 String :- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt1p1I9IXnA
(26-09-2010 05:35 PM)Tosh Marshall Wrote: [ -> ]Banbury Bill played on the Shippey 10 String :- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt1p1I9IXnA

Tosh, that sounds great, very clean and relaxed playing
Thanks Harry, don't know how I managed to fit it in as the last 3 weeks have been mental with work. Hopefully I'll be able to catch up with a few things now over on the Cafe but some of it is beyond me!!! I've played less in the last 3 weeks and need to play as it gets a bit frustrating sometimes. If I ever feel this way I head straight for Nigel's tunes and it's like a tonic, it gets you going again!
Hi all - I know this TOW was a while ago but it's one I love, and as a new member it's my first opportunity to contribute to the forum! Here's my rendition - https://soundcloud.com/landyrover/banbury-bill

Cheers,

Nick
Hi Nick,
Interesting choice of instruments - especially the electric mandolin. I like your three instruments together and the tone from the electric is rather intriguing. It will be interesting to hear how some of the other regulars react to the electric element of your arrangement.
Looking forward to more from you.
(25-04-2013 09:54 PM)John Kelly Wrote: [ -> ]It will be interesting to hear how some of the other regulars react to the electric element of your arrangement.
Smile

Actually, it's very good and nice to hear the use of triplets and ornaments on the mandolin which aren't in the written music. The latter is only a guide, after all, and a snap shot in time.

The electric mandolin(I thought it was a guitar at first) is enjoyable too and it reminds me of Richard Thompson's work on his "Strict Tempo" album
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strict_Tempo!
Thanks very much both for your encouraging comments! I have ordered the Richard Thompson CD from Amazon and with any luck it will arrive tomorrow. I'm pleased the inclusion of an electric mandolin (4 stringed variety) is acceptable alongside its accoustic cousins! Big Grin

Cheers,

Nick
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