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The Minstrel Boy to the war has gone
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Starting with a solo finger picked acoustic 12 string guitar, building up to a fuller 'band' sound. Leading out with a solo 12 string and snare drum. A Yamaha APX-4-12A electro acoustic, miked with a AKG 1000S microphone. Whistling by yours truly !
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Ambient / experimental and sometimes, quieter pieces of music. but that's not to say that things may get louder from time to time . . .
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Genre
Alternative • Experimental
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#1,054 in subgenre Peak #2
Charts
Peak #104
Author
Thomas Moore, Traditional / Celtic
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this version arranged by David A Briggs
Uploaded
May 05, 2011
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MP3 3.8 MB • 128 kbps • 4:11
Story behind the song
"The Minstrel Boy" is an Irish patriotic song written by Thomas Moore (1779–1852) who set it to the melody of 'The Moreen', an old Irish air. This is a song that we all sang many years ago when I was at Junior school (5- 11 years, for those of you not from the UK). There's no political, sectarian or any hidden adgenda in me recording this at this moment in time, I've chosen it because I like the beautiful melody; however. . . this song has great significance to me, especially now, for reasons that I can't disclose here. I dedicate this song to the memory of Sarah Bryant; the first UK female soldier to be killed in Afghanistan.
Lyrics
The Minstrel Boy To The War Has Gone The minstrel boy to the war is gone, in the ranks of death you’ll find him His father’s sword he has girded on, and his wild harp slung behind him. Land of song said the warrior bard, though all the world betray thee, One sword at least thy roads shall guard, one faithful heart shall praise thee
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Drumnjon
Nov 03, 2014
AMAZING SOUND DAVID! JION:)
DEADWATER MONK
May 25, 2011
Extremely cool David, very patriotic and totally neat the way this builds as mentioned Gives it an amazing depth,just love the way the marching band pans across, ,yep Michael said it best........perfect! great whistlin' too :)
ALEXIS PATRICK
May 24, 2011
Excellent musicianship. You are a great Artist David. I hope you are fine!!!!!!!!
MichaelDuran
May 13, 2011
Perfect! :D
Carlo D'Anna
May 13, 2011
Powerful! I've heard this tune at different venues. Real cool how you put it down here.
Michael Bennett
May 13, 2011
Nice guitars and overall great sound, a very cool track indeed!
Swampman
May 13, 2011
Most excellent cuz !
The Smivets
May 07, 2011
Very powerful and emotional piece - I love the way it builds up layer upon layer, and then plays out with the marching band - very deftly done. Amazing 12 string tone too.
VMP (USA)
May 06, 2011
A fine, classic, timeless piece performed with reverance and pure class. Unforgettale melodies, quite powerful!
Rodrica Rudge
May 06, 2011
I've never heard this song before so it was a special treat to hear this very pretty melody for the first time. First class job on the guitar and the drums, and you've really captured that unmistakable Celtic flavour. Very nice to see that you've made it into a dedication - many of us have been touched by some kind of personal loss due to the various conflicts in our history, and a lot of us have had first hand experience of things that are hard to understand. Music goes a long way to bridge the gaps and heal the wounds. Great job.