Jessica Comeau- The Foggy Dew (Arranged for Mountain Dulcimer by Jessica Comeau), Celtic/Irish Song

[@antoineturuban3914]

Claude Besson avait popularisé le son du dulcimer dans les années 70 en Bretagne, notamment avec sa chanson "Sur la route de Landeleau". Quelle sonorité magnifique !

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Yes, that was the name I was trying to remember of the French mountain dulcimer player from Brittany! I’m glad that you enjoy the sound of the mountain dulcimer as well! Perhaps you might enjoy my music music video of “Tha Mi Sgith,” a song popularized in the same era by Alan Stivell’s group. :-)

[@saulmireles8626]

GRACIAS X TAN HERMOSAS CANCIONES SIGUE ASI DELITANOS CON ESA MUSICA CELESTIAL Y LLEVANOS A LUGARES MAGICOS DE LA MANO

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Thank you, Saul; I am inspired to hear such poetic reflections on my music. :-)

[@fernandobertuola3323]

Hi Jessica, you are a genious, your music Is amazing, hi from Buenos Aires Argentina

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Thank you so much, Fernando! That's very kind... Have you seen the trailer for my new album as well? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jovNend_ecmgftk

[@monkeyman116]

That was absolutely beautiful. Completely new way of hearing one of my favorite songs. Well done.

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

This arrangement took me surprise as well while it was developing, but it seemed very right and fitting to me... I am glad you enjoyed it! :-)

[@MDGalligan]

Your instincts were excellent Jessica. The arrangement and tonal quality of your playing imparted a mystical and reverent feeling to this very emotional tune! Great job.

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

That means a lot to me to me, Marcus! Thank you. :-) I knew that my approach to this song was different from what we usually hear, but I'm glad to hear that you felt it was effective and appropriate. Thanks for listening!

[@danwebb4418]

No pipe did hum, no battle drum did sound its dread tat-too. But the Angelus bell o'er the Liffey swell, rang out through the foggy dew...... Ireland 1916...........Eire

[@clementdistanos1526]

Très très beau, je connais cette mélodie depuis tant d'années. Bravo.

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

That's very kind, Erimian. This melody has fascinated me ever since I first heard it, and I knew I needed to interpret it. :-)

[@alanandjanetpohl4043]

Just beautiful, Jessica! This tune is perfect for mountain dulcimer.

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Thank you, Janet! :-) It was an intriguing challenge to create an arrangement that would bring something new to the delivery of this song... I'm glad you enjoy "The Foggy Dew" as well!

[@bloodswarms]

I keep running into more of your amazing playing. So good.

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

I appreciate your taking the time to listen! :-) Thank you...

[@TRHARTAmericanArtist]

I love this song and play it on piano. It is so relaxing to hear your version. Most people know this tune as an Irish song of rebellion but the tune is much older than the Lyrics written by a priest for the 1916 Easter uprising. So glad I found your channel. I believe that you are the best I've heard . Thanks again.

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Thank you so much for listening, T.R.!

[@markyachnin1901]

This is so lovely and emotional. I didn’t know the mountain dulcimer could be played so expressively. Thank you!

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Bless you, Mark! Sometimes the song just tells you how it needs to be arranged and expressed... Thank you for listening!

[@wademullis7377]

Very skillfully done Jessica.

[@chriscunningham6510]

Wow, all I can say is that was great, and now I want to hear more. Thanks!

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

I’m glad you are enjoying my songs, Chris! Thank you for listening. :-)

[@Pikkiwoki]

Lovely!

[@HeatherG_OnlineProfitBiz]

So lovely I want to learn🙏🏻

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

That’s so sweet of you! If you’d like to learn more about playing the mountain dulcimer, I have more info at my website: www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com

[@stevengonzales5885]

Nice! I love to hear you play the dulcimer, thanks for sharing!

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Hello, Steven! I appreciate your thoughtful listening! :-)

[@mmd1957]

Lovely piece and very nicely played.

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

I'm glad this piece resonated with you, Mike! Thank you for listening! :-)

[@sharylc]

Beautiful!

[@drp2200]

Love it Jessica! I have wanted to learn this one!

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

This song has been simmering for a while, and I'm glad that it's ready to share! Have fun discovering how this song sounds in your world! :-)

[@Saxmanjoe]

I am always excited when I see a notification from you Jessica. Another very magnificent arrangement. Very beautiful and relaxing to listen to!

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Thank you, Joe, for being a part of this channel's musical story... I appreciate your following my music! Thank you so much. :-)

[@wvVol]

Wow. Just wow...

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Thank you, Jeff! :-)

[@wvVol]

I'm always humbled when you thank me. Your renditions of these songs are so moving, transcendent even. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@scotchandfolk]

Great Jessica. Keep them coming please

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

With that kind of encouragement, I don't think we'll have any problems! :-) Thank you!

[@199Bo]

Amazing! Thanks for uploading and sharing. :)

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Thank YOU for listening, 199Bo! :-)

[@charlesthomas9821]

Jessica, I love to listen to your playing. I,ve been playing for about 1 1/2 years. I was wondering the tuning on this song. I,ve been trying different parts of the song. Thanks for sharing your gift in music. Chuck

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Thank you so much, Charles! I play this is either D-A-C or C-G-Bb usually. :-)

[@ankhhengeveld3129]

Really really beautiful!

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Thank you so much, Ankh! :-)

[@yawansmith4573]

This is beautiful! thank you.

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

I'm happy that you enjoyed it, Yawan! Thank you. :-)

[@sethbush509]

Loved it. Pure ear candy.

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Thank you so much, Seth! Merry Christmas! :-)

[@nellhoyt6744]

I like it Jess.

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

I'm glad, Nell! Thank you for listening! :-)

[@Shevock]

Wow. Amazing interpretation.

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Thank you kindly!

[@micheldavesnes3040]

C'est très beau. Je connaissais la version d'Alan Stivell, celle-ci est très originale et très jolie.

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Thank you very much, Michel! I am glad you liked it... While I have not yet heard Alan Stivell’s version, I am familiar with some of his work. Very “groovy”! ;-)

[@micheldavesnes3040]

@@JessicaComeauDulcimer Here is the version of Alan Stivell recorded live at the Olympia in 1972. Alan Stivell became famous thanks to this concert. Your version, delicate, intimate, and that of Alan Stivell, are not to oppose, they complement each other. I remember that at the time, for purists, it was a sacrilege to use electric instruments in folk music. Stivell was a pioneer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH3Sp2mMntiJmtE

[@johnbartosh9980]

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[@The_Gallowglass]

Was hoping for one more verse. :P Kept singing it anyway. haha.

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

This is a great song to sing; I'm glad I could provide your accompaniment. :-)

[@The_Gallowglass]

Jessica Comeau ceart go leor

[@FillOchs45]

I was singing along, also - in the styles of Alan Stivell and Shane MacGowan. Love it!

[@cliffordfaulkner7038]

The best solo dulcimer I have heard in a long time. I wish you had sheet music available-----do you?

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Thank you so much, Clifford! While I have not published the tablature for this piece yet, I have shared a few different arrangements of this song in workshops. :-)

[@Iceland874]

Okay I need to get a dulcimer again. I built one in high school but traded it for another instrument. You have convinced me with this video. Can you give me the specs of your dulcimer? Thanks so much for the beautiful video!

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

How wonderful, Tricia! In this video, I am playing a McSpadden redwood and walnut flathead dulcimer. :-) www.mcspaddendulcimers.com If you would like help with anything else, please find me at my website: www.JessicaComeauDulcimer.com

[@gersonpereira4977]

🌿🍀🌾🌿🍀👏👏👏👏

[@MrUkuleleric]

What scale length do you use? Thanks 😊

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

The standard McSpadden VSL is 28 1/2 inches! :-)

[@kobjohnson7081]

I hope you will do another video of the tune while you sing a selection of the lyrics. Nicely played though.

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Thank you for stopping by to listen, Kob! :-)

[@C0rv0cu0re]

Another great rendition :) Just a quick question, if I may: how do you choose how to pick the strings to accompany the notes in the piece? I've been practising a piece that has the additional notes laid out, that when picked act as a metronome to the main tune, but not all pieces have them noted down in the score. Do you just improvise or add them in carefully when you adapt or play with the dulcimer? (Sorry if that doesn't make lots of sense: not a natural musician here!)

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

Thank you, Will! Sometimes part of my process in selecting strings is influenced by an approach of playing the melody on all the strings if necessary to create the right mood; if you aren't forced to play the melody of a song on the melody string only, you can be free to play it in a lower key or scale by incorporating the other strings. More often than not, however, I would say that it is a very intuitive process; the picking pattern is more a matter of improvising or feeling out what would create the sounds that I crave. I see what you mean about additional notes acting like a metronome; I think that it is possible to discover what these additional notes should be when they are absent if you imagine that there is a metronome inside you driving the song. :-)

[@C0rv0cu0re]

That's very helpful, thank you for your response! Looking forward to future videos :)

[@SaxonOak]

😮...how long it took you, 2 play like this?

[@JessicaComeauDulcimer]

I've been playing since 2003! :-) It's been a joyful journey!