{"product_id":"mouse-behind-the-dresser-cd","title":"The Mouse Behind the Dresser CD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAuthentic Irish Session Music from the Shaskeen Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mouse Behind the Dresser\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of two companion CDs to \u003cstrong\u003eThe Crossroads Dance\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring Irish session tunes and songs performed by the respected céilí band Shaskeen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis recording contains core Irish session repertoire connected to the tunes published in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Crossroads Dance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Accurate transcriptions of the music can be found in the companion book, making this CD especially valuable for musicians learning Irish tunes by ear as well as from notation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside reels and jigs, the recording also includes slip jigs, songs, polkas and hornpipes, capturing the broader character of Irish traditional music sessions and céilí band performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion CD to The Crossroads Dance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features repertoire linked directly to the companion tune book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Shaskeen Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irish céilí band music played with lift, drive and traditional phrasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Irish Session Repertoire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes reels, jigs, slip jigs, hornpipes, songs and polkas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful Irish Session Listening Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps players understand tempo, rhythm and Irish session 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 Mouse Behind the Dresser\u003c\/strong\u003e for musicians wanting authentic Irish session repertoire performed by a real working céilí band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe recording combines energetic dance tunes with songs and slower material, helping players absorb the musical feel and phrasing associated with Irish traditional sessions and céilí band music.\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 recordings remain highly respected among Irish traditional musicians and continue to influence session repertoire today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades, the band has combined reels and jigs played with verve and energy alongside songs and slower pieces that reflect the broader character of Irish traditional music sessions.\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\u003eTraditional musicians using \u003cstrong\u003eThe Crossroads Dance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers interested in Shaskeen and céilí band style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSession musicians expanding authentic Irish repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers learning Irish tunes by ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListeners who enjoy Irish traditional dance music and songs\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 Mouse Behind the Dresser, Killaghbeg House, Paddy Killoran’s\u003cbr\u003e\nSlip Jigs: The Cock and the Hen, The Humours of Whiskey\u003cbr\u003e\nSong and Polkas: Jimmy Brown the Newsboy, Little Diamond, The Magic Slipper\u003cbr\u003e\nJigs: Harry’s Loch, The Monaghan, Henchey’s Delight\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: The Golden Keyboard, Ambrose Moloney’s, Jackson’s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSong: Mulroy Bay\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: Mary O’Neill’s, The Boys of Portaferry, P. Joe Hayes’\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: Jack Maguire’s, Darby’s Farewell to London, The Humours of Toomagh\u003cbr\u003e\nJigs: Paddy Cronin’s, Tom Busby’s\u003cbr\u003e\nSong: Welcoming Paddy Home\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nReels: The Leitrim Bucks, Fred Finn’s, Toss the Feather\u003cbr\u003e\nJigs: The Maid at the Spinning Wheel, T’Athair Jack Walsh, Father Kelly’s\u003cbr\u003e\nHornpipe and Reels: The Swan, The Penny Candle, The Monsignor’s Blessing\u003cbr\u003e\nJigs: The Banks of Newfoundland, The Mysteries of Knock, Páidín O’Rafferty\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\u003eKevin Rohan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiddle \/ Vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenny O’Connor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMike Fahy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guitar \/ Vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePat Costello:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guitar \/ Mandolin \/ Bouzouki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarl Hession:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoel O’Grady:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bouzouki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaul McInerney:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bodhrán\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 Mouse Behind the Dresser\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 AP102D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AP102\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978 1 899512 10 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CDFA 3505\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irish traditional music, céilí band repertoire and session tunes\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 The Crossroads Dance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of two companion CDs to The Crossroads Dance\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\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this useful for learning Irish session tunes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The recording contains core Irish session repertoire and is especially helpful for musicians learning traditional phrasing and rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the tunes also be learned from notation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Accurate transcriptions of the tunes can be found in the companion book \u003cstrong\u003eThe Crossroads Dance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this recording include songs as well as tunes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Alongside dance tunes, the recording also includes traditional songs and slower material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this recording suitable for listening as well as learning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Alongside its educational value for session musicians, the CD also works very well as an enjoyable collection of Irish traditional music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this suitable for céilí band music enthusiasts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The recording strongly reflects the sound and repertoire associated with traditional Irish céilí band performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich instruments is this recording useful for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe recording is useful for accordion, melodeon, fiddle, flute, whistle, concertina and other melody instruments used in Irish traditional music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare with Other Traditional Tune Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis CD forms part of the wider Shaskeen Series alongside \u003cstrong\u003eThe Crossroads Dance\u003c\/strong\u003e and the companion recording \u003cstrong\u003eMy Love is in America\u003c\/strong\u003e. Players may also enjoy the earlier Shaskeen collections \u003cstrong\u003eThrough the Half Door\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Joys of Life and Shaskeen Live\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Atlantic Breeze\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 tunes and songs performed by Shaskeen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dave Mallinson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53872202383693,"sku":"AP102D","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/8066\/9005\/files\/themousebehindthedressercd.jpg?v=1778407710","url":"https:\/\/squeezeboxmarketplace.com\/products\/mouse-behind-the-dresser-cd","provider":"Squeezebox Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}