{"product_id":"atlantic-breeze-shaskeen-cd","title":"The Atlantic Breeze CD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIrish Céilí Band Music and Songs from Shaskeen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Atlantic Breeze\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of two companion CDs to \u003cstrong\u003eThrough the Half Door\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside \u003cstrong\u003eThe Joys of Life and Shaskeen Live\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis recording features core Irish session repertoire performed by Shaskeen, with accurate transcriptions of the tunes available in the book \u003cstrong\u003eThrough the Half Door\u003c\/strong\u003e. For players, it is a valuable listening resource; for Irish music lovers, it is simply wonderful music from one of Ireland’s respected céilí bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside reels and jigs played with Shaskeen’s characteristic lift and drive, this CD also includes songs, bringing an extra sense of place, story and tradition to the recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion CD to Through the Half Door:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features tunes connected to the book’s transcribed repertoire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Shaskeen Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irish céilí band music played with energy, rhythm and dance-driven character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Irish Session Repertoire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes reels, jigs, barn dance material and songs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful Listening for Players:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps musicians understand pace, phrasing, lift and traditional style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD in Jewel Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied as a physical CD only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Recommend This CD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Squeezebox Marketplace, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eThe Atlantic Breeze\u003c\/strong\u003e for players who want to hear Irish repertoire performed with the feel of a real working céilí band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShaskeen’s playing captures the drive and character of Irish traditional music from Galway and the West, while the inclusion of songs gives this recording a broader musical flavour than a tune-only collection. It is an excellent companion for anyone using \u003cstrong\u003eThrough the Half Door\u003c\/strong\u003e or exploring Shaskeen’s recorded repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Shaskeen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn out of Galway and the West of Ireland, Shaskeen are closely associated with powerful, dance-driven Irish traditional music. Their playing brings together reels, jigs, songs and set dance music with the rhythmic lift needed to bring dancers to the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe band has shared its music for many years, producing recordings that remain useful both for listening and for musicians wanting to understand authentic Irish session and céilí band style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Recording Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccordion and melodeon players learning Irish session repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusicians using the book \u003cstrong\u003eThrough the Half Door\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers interested in Shaskeen and Irish céilí band style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional musicians wanting reference recordings for rhythm and phrasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListeners who enjoy Irish songs and dance music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSession players building familiarity with core Irish repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTracks Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eClick to view the full track list\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReels: The Eel in the Sink, Mullingar Races, Sheehan’s\u003cbr\u003e\nJigs: Whelan’s, Scotsman Over the Border, Apples in Winter\u003cbr\u003e\nSong: A Galway Boy\u003cbr\u003e\nBarn Dance: Kieran Kelly’s\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: Mama’s Pet, Gan Ainm (Humours of Loughrea)\u003cbr\u003e\nJigs: Hardiman’s Fancy, Mulally’s\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: Dowd’s No. 9, The West Clare Reel, Jennie’s Wedding\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: Farewell to Connaught, The Bank of Ireland, The Galway Rambler\u003cbr\u003e\nSong: The Shores of my Lovely Lough Gill\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: Sweeney’s Buttermilk, The Flower of the Flock\u003cbr\u003e\nJigs: Joe Cooley’s Delight, Malowney’s Wife\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: Fahy’s, Love at the Endings\u003cbr\u003e\nSong: The Cot in the Corner\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: Crowley’s, Lord McDonald’s, The Cameronian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMusicians Featured\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTom Cussen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banjo \/ Mandolin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharlie Harris:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accordion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Rohan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiddle \/ Vocal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSean Keane:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flute \/ Whistle \/ Vocal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenny O’Connor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePat Costello:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second Banjo \/ Mandolin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEugene Kelly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Atlantic Breeze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaskeen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e AP101D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AP101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978 1 899512 09 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CDFA 3504\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irish traditional music, céilí band music, songs and session repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD in jewel case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Through the Half Door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of two companion CDs to Through the Half Door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare with Other Traditional Tune Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis CD is a natural companion to \u003cstrong\u003eThrough the Half Door\u003c\/strong\u003e, which contains accurate transcriptions of the tunes. The second companion recording, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Joys of Life and Shaskeen Live\u003c\/strong\u003e, is also closely linked to the same book and repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our complete range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sheet-music-tutors\"\u003eaccordion and melodeon books and learning resources\u003c\/a\u003e, together with our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melodeons\"\u003emelodeons\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accordions\"\u003eaccordions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Physical CD in jewel case featuring Irish session tunes, songs and céilí band music performed by Shaskeen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dave Mallinson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53870474166605,"sku":"AP101D","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/8066\/9005\/files\/TheAtlanticBreezeCD-TheShaskeen.jpg?v=1778396255","url":"https:\/\/squeezeboxmarketplace.com\/products\/atlantic-breeze-shaskeen-cd","provider":"Squeezebox Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}