Dark Island

Written music for steel guitar

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Roy Heap
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Dark Island

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Dues anyone have a copy of Dark Island that they would be prepared to share?
Thank you.
James Taylor
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Post by James Taylor »

Hi Roy,
You are probably not aware of the fact that the Dark Island is not an old Scottish melody but was composed by an islander within recent history and is under very strict copyright by MPS.
Although this right has been broken several times through ignorance rather than disrespect and an Irish singer has used it thinking it was an ancient Scottish tune but it is not.
However, it is an attractive melody composed in true Scottish tradition. I personally do hope there is a way through this as it is so very popular.
EVERY best wish Roy as I believe you are a legend in UK steel playing and it is very kind of you to consider this extremely popular melody made so famous by Calum Kenedy our legendary Gaelic singer.

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Hi Roy,
I tried to email you but it appears the Forum emails system is down. Sorry about placing it on the public site of the forum. BEST WISHES Slange.

JAMES TAYLOR
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Erv Niehaus
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Roy,
I sent you an email. :D
Erv
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Dark Island

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Hi ERV,
Please email me too as I love this beautiful melody, The Dark Island. I see the Forum email system is still down.

EVEY BEST WISH

JAMES TAYLOR
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James,
I'll get a copy to you when I get it tabbed out. :D
Erv
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Post by Erv Niehaus »

Roy & James,
Just a note to let you know that your tabs for "The Dark Island" are going in the mail to you today.
I hope you like them! :D
Erv
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Post by James Taylor »

Thank you, ERV a man with great skill!

I have just at this minute run through your piece and I am delighted. Great work.

Slange from your old friend

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James,
Happy to hear you like the tab. :D
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Hi ERV,
You are a master at this and I amongst many others are very grateful. Slange!

JAMES
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It's my pleasure. :D
Erv