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The Fiddler's Nightmare​/​The Laural Tree

from Back to Brooklyn by Damien Connolly

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While researching the name for the first tune, I obtained five different titles. Not being too sure which one was correct, I decided in the end to opt for the name by which I know it best. On account of the high C in the second part, I Christened it “The Fiddler’s Nightmare.”

I was later informed by Mr. Paddy Ryan from Roscommon, that the correct title for this reel is The Little House on the Hill.

The second reel is a very close relation to “The Mountain Rose” which can be found in the O’Neill Collection. It was a great favourite of “The Lough Gabhna” Céilí Band, of which the great Co. Clare box player, Tony McMahon, was a member.

Maureen and I are joined on this track by my good friend Michael Murphy, from Doolin, Co. Clare, where he proves beyond doubt that a pair of spoons in the right hands can provide very subtle accompaniment.

Recorded June 1994.

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from Back to Brooklyn, released May 25, 2023

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Originally from Co. Clare, Ireland, now living in the US. Winner of 2 All Ireland titles at age 17, Damien has two albums, Tippin' Away & Inspired, both of which are available from bandcamp.com. A third album, Home Recordings is also available.

Damien teaches both violin and accordion. Contact him for more details: damojconnolly@gmail.com ... more

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