{"product_id":"my-love-is-in-america-cd","title":"My Love is in America CD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIrish Session Tunes and Songs from the Shaskeen Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Love is in America\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 by ear as well as from notation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside energetic reels and jigs, the recording also includes songs, polkas, hornpipes and waltzes, capturing the wider character of Irish traditional music sessions.\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 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 lift, drive and traditional phrasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Irish Session Repertoire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes reels, jigs, polkas, hornpipes, waltzes and songs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful Listening for Irish Session Players:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps musicians understand rhythm, tempo and 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\u003eMy Love is in America\u003c\/strong\u003e for players wanting to hear authentic Irish session repertoire performed by a real working céilí band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe recording combines strong dance-driven playing with songs and slower material, giving musicians a broader understanding of the musical character behind Irish traditional sessions and céilí band performance.\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 closely connected to the living Irish session scene and continue to be valued by musicians learning traditional repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades, the band has combined reels and jigs played with energy and lift alongside songs and slower pieces that reflect the broader character of Irish traditional music.\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 building authentic Irish repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers learning Irish tunes by ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListeners who enjoy traditional Irish songs and dance music\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: Last Night’s Fun, Lady on the Island, My Love is in America\u003cbr\u003e\nJigs: Queen of the Fair, Daniel O’Connell\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: Mary Staunton’s, Brendan McMorrin’s\u003cbr\u003e\nSong: Lovely Annaghdown\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: The Floating Crowbar, My Mary Anne, Ash Maley House\u003cbr\u003e\nWaltzes: Untitled, Mrs Kenny’s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nReels: P. 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Conlon’s, The Tap Room, The Moving Bogs\u003cbr\u003e\nPolkas: Bill Sullivan’s, The Britches Full of Stitches\u003cbr\u003e\nJigs: Paddy in London, The Butchers’ March, The Rose in the Heather\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: Untitled (Jack Doyle’s Favourite), Billy Brocker, Connemara Stockings\u003cbr\u003e\nHornpipes: Cronin’s, The Home Ruler\u003cbr\u003e\nSong: Shanagolden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nReels: The Early Breakfast, The Drunken Landlady\u003cbr\u003e\nReels: Miss Monaghan’s, St. Anne’s, The Wise Maid\u003cbr\u003e\nHornpipe and Barn Dance: Breen’s, The All-Star Barn 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\u003eKevin Rohan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiddle \/ Vocal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenny O’Connor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSean Conway:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flute \/ Guitar \/ Vocals\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 My Love is in America\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 AP102C\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 HCD 072\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 players wanting to hear authentic 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 reels, jigs and dance tunes, the CD 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 recording also works extremely well as an enjoyable collection of traditional Irish tunes and songs.\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 traditional melody instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare with Other Traditional Tune Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis CD is closely connected to \u003cstrong\u003eThe Crossroads Dance\u003c\/strong\u003e and forms part of the wider Shaskeen Series. Players may also enjoy the companion recording \u003cstrong\u003eThe Mouse Behind the Dresser\u003c\/strong\u003e together with 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":"Squeezebox Marketplace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53872192160077,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/8066\/9005\/files\/myloveisinamericacd.jpg?v=1778407121","url":"https:\/\/squeezeboxmarketplace.com\/products\/my-love-is-in-america-cd","provider":"Squeezebox Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}