03.20.06
by Turloguh O’Carolan (1670-1738)
Yesterday I stumbled upon one of the most beautiful tunes ever written…Planxty George Brabazon by Turlough O’Carolan. I have known of this tune for years, however I never learned it. So, that’s my next project on the guitar. O’Carolan was a blind Celtic Harper who lived from 1670-1738. There is much written about O’Carolan, so if you like, check Glenn Weiser’s site at: http://www.celticguitarmusic.com/carolan.htm or Google O’Carolan. You’ll find much to be loved in the Planxty Collection. There is a copy of this tune in the Fiddler’s Fake Book by David Brody, Oak Publications, New York, NY. Hopefully by this Saturday I will have learned it well enough to play at Slow Jed’s Mud House in Averill Park, NY. Perhaps in time I can learn it finger style, but for now it will just be flat picked with Deb playing guitar back up. This tune being one of many in the Planxty Collection opens the door for many hours of fun learning. O’Carolan wrote enough material to keep me busy for a long time if I choose.