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The genius of David Munnelly
« on: December 18, 2018, 10:30:52 PM »
How can you play the accordion and remain in control, while your leg bounces about like a crazy thing?!  ???
I can’t get enough of this..... https://youtu.be/wex6oBAXRw4
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Re: The genius of David Munnelly
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2018, 10:40:33 PM »
Not wanting to distract from a genius performance, but the backup is rather impressive, too.
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Re: The genius of David Munnelly
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2018, 10:46:36 PM »
Ooh yeah, Dave's a genius alright!
He began on a single-row melodeon and its interesting to see how his style has developed as he's moved to 2 row and 2 1/2 row boxes.
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Re: The genius of David Munnelly
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2018, 09:18:55 AM »
It's pretty mad that he does that on an 18 bass box too :-)
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Re: The genius of David Munnelly
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2018, 11:20:54 AM »
The guitarist’s left leg is bouncing about quite a bit too, and at one point an audience member’s foot bobs up into the frame.  #uncontrollablefoottapping .
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Re: The genius of David Munnelly
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2018, 06:14:52 PM »
I know this is only a PA and simpler music, but for playing with distractions try this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziZDibXyqZE&t=31s
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Re: The genius of David Munnelly
« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2018, 06:45:42 PM »
Quote from: arty on December 18, 2018, 10:30:52 PM
How can you play the accordion and remain in control, while your leg bounces about like a crazy thing?!  ???
I can’t get enough of this..... https://youtu.be/wex6oBAXRw4

Manic foot tapping is one thing.  Clogging with both feet...

https://youtu.be/_uYEfQEY7AQ
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Re: The genius of David Munnelly
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2018, 07:50:11 PM »
Quote from: 2rightfeet on December 19, 2018, 06:14:52 PM
I know this is only a PA and simpler music, but for playing with distractions try this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziZDibXyqZE&t=31s

Uploaded in 2013, only 374 views and no 'likes' - deserves better than that!

Quote from: Dick Rees on December 19, 2018, 06:45:42 PM
Manic foot tapping is one thing.  Clogging with both feet...

https://youtu.be/_uYEfQEY7AQ

Now you're talking. One of my favourite YouTube videos. I keep meaning to learn to do that, before I get too old. It's a race against time...
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Re: The genius of David Munnelly
« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2018, 08:30:20 PM »
Quote from: Anahata on December 19, 2018, 07:50:11 PM
Quote from: 2rightfeet on December 19, 2018, 06:14:52 PM
I know this is only a PA and simpler music, but for playing with distractions try this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziZDibXyqZE&t=31s

Uploaded in 2013, only 374 views and no 'likes' - deserves better than that!

Quote from: Dick Rees on December 19, 2018, 06:45:42 PM
Manic foot tapping is one thing.  Clogging with both feet...

https://youtu.be/_uYEfQEY7AQ

Now you're talking. One of my favourite YouTube videos. I keep meaning to learn to do that, before I get too old. It's a race against time...

Never admit de feet...
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Re: The genius of David Munnelly
« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2018, 09:28:53 PM »
If you like foot tapping and accordion, then the YouTube channel of Frank Sears is a must-see:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZmUjBEQxrlTbaQDUlJsltQ
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Re: The genius of David Munnelly
« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2018, 12:10:29 AM »
I'll have to stop watching Dave Munnelly videos where he plays his Van der Aa boxes, seeing that he's retiring, it only reminds me that I won't have one of these  :(
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