The Official List III - Planxty Hugh O'Donnell and The Traditional Set Dances

Trebling Tracks features all original tunes composed by Michael, with arrangements suited for all occasions.... from easy listening, to dance class rehearsals, dance recitals, and even big dance-out events. Some tracks feature broadly scored orchestrations, yet others highlight the beauty of just a simple accordion solo with piano accompaniment. Among the 21 tracks on this recording, you will find Jigs, Reels, Slip Jigs, and Hornpipes for all dance levels at approved metronomic speeds, as well as a customary ceili track, an air, an air/jig instrumental medley, two presidential tributes, new set dances, and most captivating…..a free-rhythm theatrical arrangement of The CharLady. Even the original Set Dance recording of The CharLady has been re-mixed and re-mastered as an album track version at speed 69 for this release, bringing the tune a whole new exciting dimension. In addition, The “Latin-esque Lady”, a jig tune written by Michael for Worlds 2010 and featured in the movie “Jig” has also been formally recorded and fully orchestrated. There is something for every Irish dancing and music enthusiast on this recording, and even something for those dancers living in many countries new to this art form of music and dance. As you listen to the tracks, you will hear the musical nuances and even the instruments and styles of the many different countries that are now a growing, enthusiastic, and most welcome part of our evergrowing Irish dancing world.

This CD is dedicated to all those who have touched upon my life, most especially my own family, extended family, and friends. They continue to inspire me everyday with their gentle love, charisma, and charm!

Tracks below noted with ** are also available by download ONLY at speeds for Mainland European competition. Those tracks speeds are noted below the track list. You may order them through the online store.

The track list:

1) Trebling Tracks / O’ Festival da Dansa: Treble Reels (115) / 3:42 **
2) Lilting Eamon / Yard 401 (Trad on the Titanic): Slow Heavy Jigs (73) / 4:08
3) The Commander’s Cortege / I Certainly Will Be Back in the Springtime:
Slow Hornpipes (113) / 5:19
4) The Golden Ghillies / Stirabout Smiles: Slip Jigs (113) / 3:58
5) The Gates of Knockmaroon: Hornpipe Set Dance (110) / 1:54
6) The CharLady (Eamon’s Theme): Dance Drama Instrumental / 4:03
7) Knock’in Sparks / The Right Thing: Reels (113) / 3:49
8) The Latin (esque) Lady / My First Song (Singing Agnes): Slow Heavy Jigs (73) / 3:59 **
9) The High Kings / Danny’s Christmas Suit: Slow Hornpipes (113) / 5:05
10) The Glasgow Goddess / The Soprano’s Stiletto: Slip Jigs (113) / 3:49
11) The Cattle Jobber: Hornpipe Set Dance (110) / 2:27
12) The Silent Sleepers: Air / Jig Instrumental / 3:02
13) The HollyBirds / Smokey Quartz: Reels / 3:43
14) The Loitering Dog / The Waterfront Fish Market: Fast Heavy Jigs (92) / 3:20 **
15) My Little Petal / Give Me The Flowers: Fast Heavy Jigs (92) / 4:33
16) Down the Pound Road / Medals and Marks: Fast Hornpipes (138) / 3:33 **
17) The Blue Haven BellyDancer / Hopscotch: Slip Jigs (113) / 3:53 **
18) The CharLady: Jig Set Dance (69) / 1:37
19) Red Rose Rinceorí / The Ural Hurdy Gurdy: Light Jigs (118) / 2:49
20) A Mother’s Twilight: Air Instrumental / 4:17
21) Caledonia Pottery: Ceilí Band March (118) / 3:19

** Mainland European Speeds:
1) Trebling Tracks / O’ Festival da Dansa: Treble Reels 116
8) The Latin (esque) Lady / My First Song (Singing Agnes): Slow Heavy Jigs 79
14) The Loitering Dog / The Waterfront Fish Market: Fast Heavy Jigs 118
16) Down the Pound Road / Medals and Marks: Fast Hornpipes 130
17) The Blue Haven BellyDancer / Hopscotch: Slip Jigs 118

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Trebling Tracks Credits:

-All tunes written and composed by Michael F. Fitzpatrick
-All arrangements by Gabriel Donohue (Moyode Music) and Michael F. Fitzpatrick (Pillar Box Productions)
-Recorded at: The Pillar Box, Athenry, Co. Galway and at Cove Island Studios, Philadelphia, PA.
-Engineered / Produced by Gabriel Donohue
-Mixed at Cove Island Studios by Gabriel Donohue
-Mastered at Northeastern Digital by Toby Mountain
-Photography by Marjorie Delaney Fitzpatrick and Michael Fitzpatrick
-Photography editing: Amy Putnam
-Graphic Design: Tatiana Marcussian at tatdidthat.com
-Inspiration: Higgins Colgan Fitzpatrick and many, many others!
-Musicians: Michael Fitzpatrick………….Gold Paolo Soprani Button Accordion
                                                                      Black Paolo Soprani Button Accordion
                       Winifred Horan……………….Violin and string sections
                       Casba O’Callaghan…………..Ceili Drumming
                       Gabriel Donohue…………….Piano, Guitars, and all other instruments