Drunken Sailor (hornpipe) Weber octave mandolin

Colin Botts and Alan Colfer performing traditional Irish hornpipe The Drunken Sailor at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance in Limerick Ireland. Tablature and sheet music available at: killarney.band...

[@colinbotts]

Sheet music now available at: killarney.bandcamp.com/merch Thank you all for your comments and views. Cheers, Colin

[@ASQUITHZ9]

You're welcome!

[@Valmaxian]

There are some men that tread the depths of musical expression and then there are some men that walk on water to show you how its done. Colin you walk the current of this music and are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for giving us this moment to enjoy great music. I have had this in my favs for three years now and continue to come back to it often for a soul lifting experience. Thank you.

[@colinbotts]

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[@Jimbob-v9o]

Best tune I have heard yet on mandolin.. well played man 👍👍 🇦🇺

[@colinbotts]

Thanks so very much!

[@matthewkritsberg6860]

This is by far the best rendition of this song I've ever heard. It really makes me want to get an octave mandolin...

[@colinbotts]

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[@Valmaxian]

This American loves your music. Words cannot express how wonderful this music is. I repeatedly listen to this a lot in my free time. Thank you for this.

[@colinbotts]

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[@beetoven8193]

You lackadaisical geniuses lift my spirit. It's my birthday, and long past time I should have thanked you.

[@colinbotts]

It's long past time I should have replied :) Thanks so much!

[@beetoven8193]

@@colinbotts :D

[@rebasherman7511]

Colin I cannot tell you how many times I have listened to this song it soothes my soul. My Grandson Scott Sherman plays in an Irish band here in Denver,CO and we have his Weber Octave Mandolin on order he thinks this sound can bring so much to the band. Thanks so much for inspiring us all.

[@colinbotts]

Reba Sherman Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you enjoy this tune; it was certainly a treat performing it with Alan's wonderful guitar accompaniment. Best wishes with your new Weber, I'm sure your grandson will love it. They make marvelous instruments. I'm just down the road in Wyoming. Be sure to let me know if your grandson's band makes its way out west here. They might consider applying to perform at the Evanston Celtic Festival held every March.

[@135789able]

Hi Reba. That wouldn't be the chap who plays in Tuba skinny by chance?

[@rebasherman7511]

Chris O'Neill No not that band.🙁

[@tokiburoak7457]

Speechless! That octave mandolin sounds beautiful!

[@colinbotts]

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[@robinmcleodingram7227]

Thank you posting the link for the music Colin, I bought it. I’m a play by ear girl but I think I can get it. I just got an Eastman Octave mandolin. Not on the same level as a Weber but in my price range and it sounds really nice. My lockdown continues as I just started chemo. This will be my 4 1/2 month lockdown/kick cancers ass project and I’m relentless when I’m learning so I’ll post this on my channel in December as a Christmas gift for everyone (mostly me). I really like this version. Thank you.

[@colin_botts]

Cheers Robin, let me know if you need any help learning the tune. Best wishes in your battle against cancer! Keep me posted on your progress

[@robinmcleodingram7227]

Definitely & thank you!!

[@colinbotts]

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[@gregorharvey9962]

That was awesome. Such subtlety is rare in my neck of the woods. Brilliant playing!

[@colinbotts]

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[@yoniudkoff3577]

I must be responsible for 15k of these views! So beautifully done! Cant wait to learn this on my new octave!

[@colinbotts]

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[@QRS666]

Hats off to a fantastic rendition of my all time favorite Hornpipe! And I agree with what people have already said - It really soothes my my soul to listen to this. Over and over. Thanks for sharing!

[@colinbotts]

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[@NYRangersteve]

Your music has inspired me to begin playing the mandolin and octave mandolin. Thank you!

[@colinbotts]

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[@linnbjornsdotter2361]

Beautifully played! This performance is pure magic.

[@colinbotts]

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[@richardmelhuish4733]

Such Restraint & Taste....... a true Breath of Refinement..Love it

[@colinbotts]

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[@pascallecorvaisier651]

Super ! j'adore . . . . c'est toute la music que l'on aime (Super! Love it.... it's all the music we love) best wishes from Brittany).

[@colinbotts]

Cheers!

[@TheAnonymousPunter]

This is actually unreal. Been looking for some nice hornpipes that are not the usual session ones!

[@colinbotts]

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[@radharcanna]

Beautiful laidback playing of a lovely tune.

[@colinbotts]

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[@MandolinSecrets]

Lovely playing!

[@colinbotts]

Thanks so much, and thanks for listening! Cheers!

[@DanOstrowski]

I can't say enough good things about this video.

[@colinbotts]

Thanks Dan.

[@devinseymour8190]

this is a gift! amazing... I want a Weber Octave so bad!

[@colinbotts]

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[@22jefferson22]

Weber makes some fantastic sounding octive mandos. very nice playing both guitar and mando.

[@colinbotts]

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[@johnlewis6412]

Thanks for posting this. It is so rare to hear genuinely good music and this is a rarity. Thanks again...

[@colinbotts]

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[@claughlin]

This is absolutely outstanding music.... just beautiful. You've given me a whole new perspective on this tune. Thank you.

[@colinbotts]

Christopher, thanks for watching. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed our performance. Cheers!

[@vickiswain7653]

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for the music!

[@colinbotts]

Glad you like it!

[@FrankKolarekJr]

Hauntingly beautifully played boys..

[@colinbotts]

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[@bernie50]

So relaxt and groovie. Wonderful!!!

[@colinbotts]

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[@brookslouise2877]

so graceful and tender :)

[@colinbotts]

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[@jamesmccarty8988]

Beautiful!!!!!!

[@colinbotts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@robinmcleodingram7227]

I absolutely love this! I got the music, thanks for posting the link. I have a lot of work to do.

[@colinbotts]

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[@Jimbob-v9o]

Great work. Holy shit

[@colinbotts]

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[@stevemcgreavy1791]

Hmmmmm Sweet & haunting. Nice one lads...

[@colinbotts]

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[@davidtoc]

What a wonderful tune, and so nicely played. Thanks for this.

[@colinbotts]

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[@ella353]

Glorious.

[@colinbotts]

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[@ianedmonds9191]

That's a cool instrument. First time I've heard it. Thanks. Luv and Peace.

[@colinbotts]

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[@pinkmoon4211]

Love this tune just started on the mandolin have a Loar A-style have ordered a Pilgrim Celtic Dawn mandola I play guitar but Irish mandolin has caught me you guys have inspired me cheers

[@colinbotts]

Best of luck with your mandolin and mandola... If I can help you get going or answer any questions don't hesitate to reach out! Thanks for listening, all the best!

[@pinkmoon4211]

@@colinbotts Thankyou I went to the shop had to reorder the mandola the pilgrim was in tenor tuning so setteled for Ozark octave mandola some brands call them mandolas others mandolin

[@colinbotts]

@@pinkmoon4211 Yeah, the variety of names, tunings, etc. in the mandolin/cittern/bouzouki world can be pretty maddening. Hope you get it sorted and end of with an instrument that you're happy with!

[@dulcittern]

Really perfect ! Sound and playing.

[@colinbotts]

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[@colinbotts]

I assume you are referring to the sea shanty What Do You Do With a Drunken Sailor. It is a different song altogether as far as I know.

[@revdjamescannan1741]

Just taking up OM (inspired by the likes of yourself). Info is all over the place online - wondering if you tune standard mando tuning or Irish Bouzouki tuning for playing in the Celtic style

[@colinbotts]

Sorry for the late reply, I'm just now seeing your question. Tuning is GDAE. I appreciate the Irish bouzouki tuning GDAD for its open-string possibilities accompanying, but personally found GDAE to be more versatile.

[@andreafernandez6347]

... so beautiful ... ♫♪

[@colinbotts]

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[@ubaldrobitaille3590]

dThis fantastic music..thanks for sharing

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[@ASQUITHZ9]

good sound and playing! is the guitar in standard tunning?

[@colinbotts]

He's tuned DADGAD. Thanks!

[@rogiermusic]

really neat performance!

[@colinbotts]

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[@jestes100]

Wow, that Weber! And only a room mike as far as I can tell. Impressive.

[@ume_music]

I agree, Weber makes some amazing instruments. Yes, this was recorded with a little Zoom stereo recorder sitting on the floor. Thanks for listening!

[@jestes100]

@@ume_music Thank you! Amazing that you were able to maintain the somber pace, as hornpipes tend to gallop. The tempo adds gravitas. Again, well done! J

[@colinbotts]

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[@brookslouise2877]

brilliant !!

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[@TheRealPhototherapy]

Is this available for purchase on an album or single?

[@colinbotts]

killarney.bandcamp.com/track/drunken-sailor

[@ensemble88]

Thanks Colin. I finished learning to play it on my mando. Sadly Weber stopped selling your Gallatin. :*(

[@colinbotts]

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[@pinkmoon4211]

What guage of strings do you use I have a 20 inch scale model should I use thick strings

[@colinbotts]

I wish I could give you a good answer, but the reality is that you should probably try a few different gauges to discover what you like the best. I happen to really like D'Addario EJ80, but there might be something out there that you'll like better. Here's a link to what I use, if you want to try them: www.daddario.com/products/guitar/mandolin/phosphor-bronze-mandolin/ej80-octave-mandolin.-phosphor-bronze-medium-12-46/

[@SBcontraband]

Great playing, mister!

[@colinbotts]

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[@YannRayon]

Beautiful, quiet but not too much. Great

[@colinbotts]

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[@TheBladeBreakerz]

stumbled across this acoustic gem!! what a mellow tune. love the style of playing. what kind of weber octave do you have? 20 or 22 inch scale. would love to learn this tune. joe

[@colin_botts]

Thanks Joseph. My Weber is a 22 inch scale. Track me down through my personal website and I'd be happy to help you learn the tune.

[@colinbotts]

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[@johncoombs7641]

Wonderful. Do you have the music for both parts? I would love to learn this on my Octave!

[@colinbotts]

sowl.co/s/bxTMZF

[@pobraposric4927]

And room acoustic is amazing

[@colinbotts]

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[@sparehawk23]

Nice! :)

[@colinbotts]

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[@brettaylor5282]

Rights of man

[@colinbotts]

Is that a request? 🤔

[@brettaylor5282]

@@colinbottsI really like the arrangement but your title is confusing me- the song to me sounds lick a slow version of “rights of man” - drunken sailor is a sea shanty type of deal- probably just me not knowing

[@colinbotts]

@@brettaylor5282 This is a traditional tune known by the same title, and yes, it's a hornpipe similar to Rights of Man, Galway, and countless others. Thanks for listening, glad you liked it!

[@captbanjo1]

So I've only known this as a singing song but it sounds nice this way...was it originally an instrumental?

[@colinbotts]

Different tune altogether I believe.

[@reidhb1]

I do not recognize that tune as he is playing it, But it sounds better than the one I have heard of.

[@colinbotts]

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[@pikayell]

Can someone tell me which Weber octave mandolin model this is?

[@colinbotts]

Weber Gallatin F.

[@richwesterman1391]

I wish this hornpipe was played more often. Jolyon Jackson and Paddy Glackin made a recording in the 80's called Hidden Ground that has a classic version of this tune on it. Some kind soul posted a copy of that LP here on youtube. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoa3m6aCrqqapck

[@colinbotts]

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[@colinbotts]

Thanks John, gland you enjoyed the tune. Email me directly and I might be able to help you learn the tune.

[@captbanjo1]

I see. And yet at least the A part seems to have some relationship to the song. Is it an old hornpipe? Maybe some seasick sailors stole the tune as best remembered and had their way with it...

[@colinbotts]

lol

[@schreineinAV]

that was mello yello anna x

[@colinbotts]

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[@rguerreroal]

What`s the mandolin tune?

[@colin_botts]

GDAE, one octave below standard mandolin tuning.

[@colinbotts]

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[@Sweepdog700]

Where can I find tab for this tune anyone?

[@TheArtofFencing]

thesession.org maybe not tabs, but surly standard notation

[@ume_music]

email me through my website and I`ll help you out

[@Sweepdog700]

Cheers Colin but keep getting message your web page is down

[@ume_music]

Apologies, I just found out that it's not working. I'll look into that. Email me at [e-mail]

[@colinbotts]

sowl.co/s/bxTMZF

[@johncoombs7641]

Could not figure out how to email you via KZbin... check you web site please...

[@colinbotts]

Apologies, these old messages suddenly popped up in my feed. Hopefully we connected via email. Your name looks familiar :)

[@jrooksable]

Theme of Popeye the sailorman

[@colinbotts]

The Popeye theme is actually The Sailor's Hornpipe. Different tune. Thanks for listening!