Topic: David Munnelly: "Transparent" (Read 2773 times)

diatonix · « **on:** January 03, 2015, 06:04:26 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHbe5UXOskI

Thrupenny Bit · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2015, 07:38:51 PM »

Phew..... Incredible sound from his box, especially at the beginning sequence.
Any ideas as to the keys of the melodeon?
Q

boxcall · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2015, 08:44:11 PM »

C#/D , I believe is the system He plays.
I'm Impressed with his playing and bellows control (keeps them tight with very little movement)

Grape Ape · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2015, 08:45:45 PM »

Looks to be a Bergflodt, very nice sounding boxes.

arty · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2015, 08:46:42 PM »

What a fabulous piece of music and what an amazing musician.
I love the treble sound of the accordion but I don't like the sound of the bass at all - it sounds very, well....boxy, (excuse the pun), to me. I think I would soon get fed up with that. It will be very interesting to compare instrument sounds, when we eventually hear Ukebert's Bergflodt.

Thrupenny Bit · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2015, 12:02:37 PM »

Yes it's a Bergflodt, looks to be a 2 row possibly 4 voice as I can see switches on the grill like ukebert's. Can't make my mind up about the basses, I think it's more than an 8 bass, possibly a 12 ?

Arty - yes, it has a strong bass, not sure how a C#/D system pitches the bass. The natural acoustics of the place will play some part, as it's wood / hard surfaces.
As you say, it'd be interesting to get Ukebert's instrument playing alongside for comparison.
Q

Mike Carney · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2015, 01:36:43 PM »

And it took me a little while to spot the second air button. Fascinating set-up.
Mike

Thrupenny Bit · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2015, 03:53:10 PM »

Second air button? Could it be a button on the bass end to take out low reeds in the chords?
Q

LDbosca · « **Reply #8 on:** January 05, 2015, 12:53:29 AM »

Jesus he's good.

Mike Hirst · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2015, 02:32:08 AM »

better view of (prob.) the same instrument:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqAK2qePBLA

Chris Ryall · « **Reply #10 on:** January 05, 2015, 08:23:34 AM »

Superb technique. And not scared of putting in hefty chunks of silence for dramatic effect. (first video).

Thrupenny Bit · « **Reply #11 on:** January 05, 2015, 11:15:23 AM »

thanks Mike, so it is a 12 bass.

Owen Woods · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2015, 02:18:32 PM »

I wish I could play like that

I have been meaning to record a taster with my BF, at some point I probably will. Rest assured that it will be featured mightily on the album!

Thrupenny Bit · « **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2015, 02:30:48 PM »

I think there a several here that would enjoy a little taster clip from the BF so please don't be shy

Q

Owen Woods · « **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2015, 03:41:36 PM »

There is always this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hll1K6dBkpA&feature=youtu.be

Chris Ryall · « **Reply #15 on:** January 06, 2015, 09:47:23 AM »

… meanwhile, back in Holland, Munnelly has recorded "Falling" http://youtu.be/NtjXva97ta8

He's come some way from Celtic roots? This video was linked in today from van der Aa's FB. So not unsurprizingly it features Munnelly's "other" melodeon

upmine3 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 08, 2015, 10:39:25 PM »

Interesting that he plays the treble side with his thumb behind the keyboard. This technique keeps your knuckles parallel with the keyboard rather than "crabbed" over. Must suit his style of playing or maybe it's just how he learned and that's what he's stuck with.
Lovely tones on that Bergflodt.

triskel · « **Reply #17 on:** January 09, 2015, 01:30:26 AM »

Quote from: ukebert on January 05, 2015, 03:41:36 PM

There is always this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hll1K6dBkpA&feature=youtu.be

It looks like Dave was only taking delivery of his new box when Olav (Diatonix) recorded that YouTube clip, and hence (presumably) a few "bum" basses that he plays - and hence my YouTube comment on it...

smiley · « **Reply #18 on:** January 11, 2015, 10:46:20 PM »

Quote from: upmine3 on January 08, 2015, 10:39:25 PM

Interesting that he plays the treble side with his thumb behind the keyboard. This technique keeps your knuckles parallel with the keyboard rather than "crabbed" over. Must suit his style of playing or maybe it's just how he learned and that's what he's stuck with.
Lovely tones on that Bergflodt.

He was playing great stuff on a single row melodeon with his thumb behind the keyboard when I saw him years ago in Westport Co Mayo. I love the energy and individuality he puts into his music!

TomB · « **Reply #19 on:** January 11, 2015, 11:42:47 PM »

Quote from: arty on January 03, 2015, 08:46:42 PM

What a fabulous piece of music and what an amazing musician.
I love the treble sound of the accordion but I don't like the sound of the bass at all - it sounds very, well....boxy, (excuse the pun), to me. I think I would soon get fed up with that. It will be very interesting to compare instrument sounds, when we eventually hear Ukebert's Bergflodt.

The reason for the 'boxy' sound on the bass is that he has the higher reeds on the bass end switched out, so only the lower reeds sound. Typical coupling arrangement on PA boxes, not so common on melodeons (if thats the correct term).

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