{"product_id":"joys-of-life-shaskeen-live-cd","title":"The Joys of Life and Shaskeen Live CD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIrish Céilí Band Music from Shaskeen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Joys of Life and Shaskeen Live\u003c\/strong\u003e is a companion CD to \u003cstrong\u003eThrough the Half Door\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring core Irish session and set dance repertoire performed by Shaskeen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis CD contains music connected to the tunes transcribed in \u003cstrong\u003eThrough the Half Door\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it especially useful for players who want to hear the rhythm, lift and drive behind the written settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who enjoys Irish traditional music, this is wonderful listening. For musicians, it is also a valuable reference recording, with reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas, barn dances and medleys played with the energy and authority of a working Irish céilí band.\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 verve, lift and dance-driven energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Irish Session Repertoire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes many well-known reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas and medleys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful Listening for Players:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps musicians understand pace, phrasing, rhythm and set-dance feel.\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 Joys of Life and Shaskeen Live\u003c\/strong\u003e for players who want to hear Irish session repertoire in its natural musical setting rather than simply reading it from the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShaskeen’s playing captures the drive and character of real Irish céilí band music, making this CD an excellent companion for anyone using \u003cstrong\u003eThrough the Half Door\u003c\/strong\u003e or building a stronger understanding of Irish dance and session 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 and set dance music with the rhythmic lift needed to bring dancers to the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe music on this album is presented at the length and pace required for set dances including \u003cstrong\u003eThe Caledonian Set\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Galway Set\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Aran Set\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Connemara Set\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This CD 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 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 lively Irish set 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: Cooley’s, The Earl’s Chair\u003cbr\u003e\nReel: The Trip to Durrow\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: Farewell to Connaught, The Bank of Ireland, The Galway Rambler\u003cbr\u003e\nJigs: The Banks of Newfoundland, Mysteries of Knock, Páidín O’Rafferty\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: Pigeon on the Gate, The Foxhunters\u003cbr\u003e\nHornpipes: The Wicklow, Murphy’s\u003cbr\u003e\nReel: The Humours of Tulla\u003cbr\u003e\nReel: Rolling in the Ryegrass\u003cbr\u003e\nReel: McMahon’s\u003cbr\u003e\nJig: Maloney’s Wife\u003cbr\u003e\nReel: Tear the Calico\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: The New Copperplate, The Old Copperplate\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: Crowley’s, Lord McDonald’s, The Cameronian, The Boys of Ballisodare\u003cbr\u003e\nPolka: Johnny Mickey’s\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: The Eel in the Sink, Mullingar Races, Sheehan’s\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: The Tarbolton, The Longford Collector, The Sailor’s Bonnet\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: The Shaskeen, Lady Ann Montgomery, Maud Millar\u003cbr\u003e\nPolka: The Magic Slipper\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: The Teetotaller, The Sailor on the Rock\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: The Volunteer, The Ships are Sailing, The Redhaired Lass\u003cbr\u003e\nJigs: The Joys of Life, Morrison’s\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: The Boy in the Boat, Anderson’s\u003cbr\u003e\nBarn Dances: The Ballroom Favourites\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: The Turnpike Gate, The Ten Pound Float\u003cbr\u003e\nMedley: The Banks of Lough Gowna, John Brennan’s, The Sligo Reel\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: The Morning Dew, Cooley’s, The Earl’s Chair\u003cbr\u003e\nHornpipes: McCarthy’s, Lawson’s\u003cbr\u003e\nJigs: Strike the Gay Harp, The Tailor’s Wedding\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: The New Policeman, The London Lassies, The Shaskeen Series\u003cbr\u003e\nThrough the Half Door\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Crossroads Dance\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\u003eEamon Cotter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flute \/ Whistle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenny O’Connor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drums \/ Bodhrán \/ Bongos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMike Fahy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guitar \/ Vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeraldine Cotter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarl Hession:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSean Conway:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flute \/ Guitar \/ Tin Whistle\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 Joys of Life and Shaskeen Live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaskeen\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 3502\/6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irish traditional music, céilí band music and set dance 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 the natural companion to \u003cstrong\u003eThrough the Half Door\u003c\/strong\u003e, which contains accurate transcriptions of the tunes. Players interested in Irish set dance and session repertoire may also enjoy \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Irish Music for Sets and Sessions – Blue Book\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Irish Music for Sets and Sessions – Yellow Book\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 and set dance music performed by Shaskeen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dave Mallinson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53870465843533,"sku":"AP101C","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/8066\/9005\/files\/TheJoysofLifeandShaskeenLiveCD-TheShaskeen.jpg?v=1778395377","url":"https:\/\/squeezeboxmarketplace.com\/products\/joys-of-life-shaskeen-live-cd","provider":"Squeezebox Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}