I played irish Bouzouki on this one. They sound like arpeggios but it's really me playing although I did connect some of the parts. The idea was for the acoustics to underpin the flutes and vocal harmonies.
 
https://soundcloud.com/starise/celtic-instrumental-ride-on-the-wind
 
 
 
 

Nice tune... I'm going to check out more of your pieces on your SoundCloud site when I get more time.
 
cheers
 
andy

Nice flute playing. Takes a lot of breath control. Sounds good.

Really lovely piece, Tim.

Andy- Thanks!
 
Rimshot- Thanks!!! but I didn't play the flute in this one:) I used a flute sample library. I have a flute I sometimes play but it was easier and sounded better to use this.
 
Phil- Thanks! Much appreciated.

starise,
i played with a 'greek' band for several years,
weekend gigs,
i played bass, and the main guy played a greek bouzouki....
i always thought it was such a wonderful sounding instrument....
 
i like the way you used it here.
almost like a banjo part, 
it's very effective,
sounds wonderful
 

fun tune...made me thirsty listening..lol
 
good work!

Bat- I thought initially you had said you played in a "geek" band...lol....I probably am one of those too. I am experimenting with diffwerent picking patterns and tunings. There is a difference between greek tuning and irish tuning...also differences in the string setup. The first two "courses" or pairs of strings can either be octaves or two of the same...it has a moving bridge which can wreak havoc on intonation at the higher notes. Thanks for your comments.
 
thepogue- thirsty ? Me too :) Thanks!!

I love it, Tim.  It makes me want to buy a bouzouki!  My ex is in a Celtic band, and this instrument is one of the stars.  Keep up the good work.

Sounds nice here Tim nice balance.