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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · 11h

A little something to help start the day! I hope you enjoy!

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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · 10d

NEW ALBUM DROPPING SOON!

W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · Aug 5

Good Morning! A little something to help start the day! youtu.be/PtoY3EVUrTc?...

Ed Harris - Kid on the Mountain

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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · Jul 14

I sincerely hope the music clip helps start the day as we enter into the new week! #traditionalmusic #celticmusic #music #scotland #ireland #fiddlemusic #tradmusic #fiddle

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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · Jul 2

Just a little something to help kick off the day!

Ed Harris - Fisher's Hornpipe
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Ed Harris - Fisher's Hornpipe

YouTube video by W. Ed Harris

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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · Jun 18

My interpretation of this Irish Reel. The group Altan (one of my favs) included a wonderful rendition of this tune on their album of the same name.

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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · Jun 17

This is an original piece about the 5,300 year old "Iceman" or Ötzi who was found on September 19, 1991 by two German tourists, at an elevation of 3,210 metres (10,530 ft) on the east ridge of the Fineilspitze in the Ötztal Alps on the Austrian–Italian border.

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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · Jun 6

“The Raggle Taggle Gypsy” is a traditional folk song that originated as a Scottish border ballad, and has been popular throughout Britain, Ireland and North America. It concerns a rich lady who runs off to join the gypsies (or one gypsy).

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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · Jun 4

This was a tune I learned from watching my Mother play on this very piano which has been in the family for at least 3 generations. I recorded this video as a tribute to her and the many happy musical memories we shared.

W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · Jun 2

The Reel of Mullinavat is a traditional Irish reel named for a town in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It's a staple of the Sligo fiddle repertoire, particularly after being recorded by Michael Coleman. The tune is also known as "Cor Mhuilleann An Bhata," meaning "mill of the stick" in Irish.

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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · May 30

The tune, "Buachaill ón Éirne" (which means "Boy From the Erne River" in Irish Gaelic), is an old Irish air. The words for the song "Come By The Hills" were written by W. Gordon Smith, a Scottish journalist and playwright, in the 1960s. He set his lyrics to the traditional Irish melody.

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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · May 29

The Rev Archie Beaton was minister of Dundonald Parish Church, Ayrshire. He died suddenly in 1971. The air was written by John Mason, a native of the Orkney Islands. He is conductor of the Kilmarnock and Ayr Strathspey and Reel Society, and a well known conductor at Fiddle Rallies.

W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · May 28

Traditional Irish Reel to help get the day started ☘️

W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · May 27

The story behind the tune "The Teetotaller's Reel" (also known as "Temperance Reel") is closely linked to the temperance movement of the 19th century. The name "Teetotaller's Reel" directly refers to individuals who abstained from alcohol, a key aspect of the temperance movement.

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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · May 27

Thought for the day…

W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · May 26

An original composition honoring the men and women who sacrificed their lives in the service of their country 🙏 Please remember what this day is about…

Ed Harris - "Voice of Peace"
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Ed Harris - "Voice of Peace"

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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · May 20

A lovely aire written by Scotland’s own musical treasure, Dougie MacLean of Perthshire for his parents. He is best known as a folksinger and songwriter (his best known song is “Caledonia”). Dougie also plays fiddle and he has composed some brilliant tunes!

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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · May 16

"Dunmore Lasses" (also known as Morrison's Reel) is a traditional Irish reel tune, with a history linked to Galway flutist Tom Morrison (1889-1958) who recorded it in 1927 under the title "The Dunmore Lasses".

W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · May 14

The Star of Munster is a classic Irish reel, normally played in the key of A minor. Sligo fiddler Kevin Burke recorded a version in the lower key of G minor. In this key he was able to get a lot of extra open strings and drones, and a driving old timey American feel.

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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · May 13

A set of 2 Jigs, the first is by the well known and very talented Irish Recording artist, John Doyle followed by a traditional tune, and lastly transitions to a Reel which I believe is also one of John Doyle's tunes and title song to his album.

W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · May 11

W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · May 8

The song "It's a Working Man I Am" was written by Rita MacNeil. Her autobiography mentions that a tour guide suffering from throat cancer, sparked both the melody and lyrics for the song. The song became an anthem for coal miners worldwide and achieved significant popularity.

W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · May 5

Silence says it all…

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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · May 5

Written in 1984 by English composer Simon Jeffes (1949-1997) from the group “Penguin Cafe Orchestra”, “Music for a Found Harmonium” has been described as "minimalist folk music. Music for a Found Harmonium was originally recorded on a small organ called the harmonium.

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W Ed Harris @wedharris.bsky.social · Apr 30

This tune is from the renowned Donegal fiddler, James Byrne who has recorded it on his album “The Road to Glendalough”. The group Altan have also recorded it on their album, “The Red Crow”.

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