{"product_id":"shaskeen-through-the-half-door","title":"Shaskeen Through the Half-Door","description":"\u003c!-- Title Section --\u003e\t\u003cheader\u003e\t\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSHASKEEN\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTHROUGH THE HALF-DOOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMusic Book for Treble Clef C Instruments\u003c\/h5\u003e\t\u003c\/header\u003e\t\t \u003c!-- Treble Clef Section --\u003e\t\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/1192\/8151\/files\/TrebleClefCircle-300_100x100.jpg?v=1789745314\" alt=\"Treble clef on staff within a circle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\u003c!-- Product Description section--\u003e\u003csection\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaskeen   Through the Half-Door\u003c\/strong\u003e is a collection of Irish traditional tunes drawn from the repertoire and recordings of Shaskeen, one of Ireland's long-established traditional c il  bands. The band's story began in 1970 when Tom Cussen and Benny O'Connor began playing with friends at the Oxford Tavern in Kentish Town, London. After returning to Ireland around the end of 1971, they continued developing the band and its repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eOver the following decades Shaskeen produced numerous recordings of lively Irish traditional music, building a repertoire closely associated with c il  playing, set dancing and the Irish session tradition. The revival of set dancing brought renewed interest in this style of music, with Shaskeen remaining closely connected to the living dance tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eThe tunes in this collection have been transcribed from Shaskeen recordings, with the chords played by the band included. The repertoire reflects tunes being played in Irish sessions rather than simply reproducing material from older collections, providing musicians with practical versions rooted in the performances of a working c il  band.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eExtensive cross-references and background information have also been included, helping musicians explore the tunes and their origins further.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eTwo Shaskeen recordings associated with this collection are available separately on CD: The Joys of Life and Atlantic Breeze. These provide an opportunity to hear Shaskeen performing traditional repertoire connected with the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cul\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eCollection of Irish traditional tunes performed by Shaskeen\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eBased on the repertoire of an established Irish c il  band\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eTunes transcribed from Shaskeen recordings\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eChord symbols reflect the band's accompaniment\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eIncludes popular Irish session repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eStrong connection with c il  and set dancing\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eFeatures versions of tunes played within the living Irish tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eIncludes useful cross-references and background information\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eEncourages further exploration of the tunes and their origins\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eSuitable for Irish traditional musicians and session players\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eUseful for c il  and dance-band musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eThe Joys of Life and Atlantic Breeze CDs available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eIncludes a FREE Hamcor Publishing Treble Clef Key Signature Bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor musicians interested in Irish session, c il  and dance music, Shaskeen   Through the Half-Door provides a practical collection drawn directly from the repertoire of an authentic working band, combining playable transcriptions with the chords and musical background needed to explore the tunes further.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tunes are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;\"\u003e  \u003ctbody\u003e    \u003ctr\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:33%; vertical-align:top; padding-right:15px;\"\u003e        Anderson's\u003cbr\u003e        Bank of Ireland\u003cbr\u003e        Boy in the Boat\u003cbr\u003e        Boys of Ballisodare\u003cbr\u003e        Cameronian\u003cbr\u003e        Cooley's\u003cbr\u003e        Crowley's\u003cbr\u003e        Dowd's No. 9\u003cbr\u003e        Earl's Chair\u003cbr\u003e        Eel in the Sink\u003cbr\u003e        Fahy's\u003cbr\u003e        Farewell to Connaught\u003cbr\u003e        Flower of the Flock\u003cbr\u003e        Foxhunters\u003cbr\u003e        Galway Rambler\u003cbr\u003e        Humours of Loughrea\u003cbr\u003e        Humours of Tulla\u003cbr\u003e      \u003c\/td\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:33%; vertical-align:top; padding-right:15px;\"\u003e        Jennie's Wedding\u003cbr\u003e        John Brennan's\u003cbr\u003e        Lady Ann Montgomery\u003cbr\u003e        London Lassies\u003cbr\u003e        Longford Collector\u003cbr\u003e        Lord McDonald's\u003cbr\u003e        Love at the Endings\u003cbr\u003e        Mama's Pet\u003cbr\u003e        Maud Millar\u003cbr\u003e        McMahon's\u003cbr\u003e        Morning Dew\u003cbr\u003e        Mullingar Races\u003cbr\u003e        New Copperplate\u003cbr\u003e        New Policeman\u003cbr\u003e        Old Copperplate\u003cbr\u003e        Pigeon on the Gate\u003cbr\u003e        Redhaired Lass\u003cbr\u003e      \u003c\/td\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:33%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e        Rolling in the Ryegrass\u003cbr\u003e        Sailor on the Rock\u003cbr\u003e        Sailor's Bonnet\u003cbr\u003e        Shaskeen\u003cbr\u003e        Sheehan's\u003cbr\u003e        Ships are Sailing\u003cbr\u003e        Sligo Reel\u003cbr\u003e        Sweeney's Buttermilk\u003cbr\u003e        Tarbolton\u003cbr\u003e        Tear the Calico\u003cbr\u003e        Teetotaller\u003cbr\u003e        Ten Pound Float\u003cbr\u003e        Trip to Durrow\u003cbr\u003e        Turnpike Gate\u003cbr\u003e        Volunteer\u003cbr\u003e        West Clare Reel\u003cbr\u003e      \u003c\/td\u003e    \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Jigs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;\"\u003e  \u003ctbody\u003e    \u003ctr\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:33%; vertical-align:top; padding-right:15px;\"\u003e        Apples in Winter\u003cbr\u003e        Banks of Lough Gowna\u003cbr\u003e        Hardiman's Fancy\u003cbr\u003e        Joe Cooley's Delight\u003cbr\u003e      \u003c\/td\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:33%; vertical-align:top; padding-right:15px;\"\u003e        Joys of Life\u003cbr\u003e        Malowney's Wife\u003cbr\u003e        Morrison's\u003cbr\u003e        Mulally's\u003cbr\u003e      \u003c\/td\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:33%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e        Scotsman Over the Border\u003cbr\u003e        Strike the Gay Harp\u003cbr\u003e        Tailor's Wedding\u003cbr\u003e        Whelan's\u003cbr\u003e      \u003c\/td\u003e    \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiscellaneous Tunes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;\"\u003e  \u003ctbody\u003e    \u003ctr\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:33%; vertical-align:top; padding-right:15px;\"\u003e        Ballroom Favourite 1\u003cbr\u003e        Ballroom Favourite 2\u003cbr\u003e        Johnny Mickey's\u003cbr\u003e      \u003c\/td\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:33%; vertical-align:top; padding-right:15px;\"\u003e        Kieran Kelly's\u003cbr\u003e        Lawson's\u003cbr\u003e        McCarthy's\u003cbr\u003e      \u003c\/td\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:33%; 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