18 Aug 02 - 08:03 AM (#767392) Subject: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: euclid As a Virginian who has been to Nova Scotia, I say Cape Breton fiddlers are better. Comments? |
18 Aug 02 - 11:41 AM (#767444) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: The Pooka Better, technically? I.e., more proficient? Or, you find you prefer the Cap Breton style & musical culture, which would seem to be a matter of taste? I know I love Cape Breton music. Also Acadian. "Better", I dunno; not qualified to judge. Dinna have the fiddle. But still tryin' to boost a Real Music Thread, here... ...& so, to stray off-topic immediately, this Connecticut Yankee says Virginians do, or did, make excellent Founding Fathers. Then again, Charlottetown PEI can also stake a claim in that department...plus prettygood fiddling there, too... |
18 Aug 02 - 12:22 PM (#767471) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: Bee-dubya-ell Of course Cape Breton fiddlers are better! They're snowed in for six months out of the year and have nothing to do but practice! At least Virginia fiddlers can get out the front door in Winter! *G*
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18 Aug 02 - 01:22 PM (#767497) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: George Seto - af221@chebucto.ns.ca This is the information from Kate on the course she's teaching. Sounds interesting to me. Might even take a look myself.....
Celtic Studies 310: Performance Analysis of Celtic Arts Contents: COURSE DESCRIPTION In view of the limited amount of time, the course materials will concentrate on historical practices and examples, rather than modern, in order to form a basis for understanding the traditions. However, discussion of contemporary developments will be encouraged, and students may address Celtic music of any description in their projects as long as reference is made to traditional practice. Neither the ability to read music nor to play an instrument is a prerequisite of the course. Some short musical examples will be given in musical notation, accompanied by corresponding audio versions. Previous knowledge of music theory is not required; all relevant theory will be presented thoroughly. Students will be evaluated on the basis of their participation in discussions as well as written assignments. The latter will include an essay on a topic of the student's choice, a review of a commercial recording, and several worksheets. UNIT OBJECTIVES Unit 1. Definitions Unit 2. Ancient and Early Celtic Music Unit 3. Religion, Revival, Intervenors Unit 4. Instruments Unit 5. Group Playing Unit 6. Instrumental Music Tune Types Unit 7. Dance Unit 8. Song Unit 9. Gender Unit 10. Travelling People EVALUATION TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS CD containing video examples. http://www.uccb.ns.ca/distance/--
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18 Aug 02 - 01:30 PM (#767502) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: euclid Iknow here can be no accounting tastes, but it just seems to me that the Cape Breton techique requires more versatility than the Virginia. |
18 Aug 02 - 01:38 PM (#767506) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: The Pooka Ah. Makes sense to me, euclid. / And that course sure looks interesting, George Seto. And, nonmusican-friendly! Cool. |
18 Aug 02 - 06:37 PM (#767620) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: euclid PJ Cormier and the BArra MacNeils are the 2 artist groups we have learned about - very versatile. |
18 Aug 02 - 06:53 PM (#767627) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: Murray MacLeod euclid, that would be JP Cormier rather than PJ Cormier. He isn't so much a group as a solo artist, although when he plays guitar he certainly sounds like a group. When he plays fiddle he just sounds like a wonderful Cape Breton fiddler ... Murray |
18 Aug 02 - 10:39 PM (#767709) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: The Pooka Up the Barra MacNeils! First heard them, by sheer chance, at Charlottetown PEI, 1990. Terrific. |
18 Aug 02 - 11:29 PM (#767724) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: Bee-dubya-ell I had the pleasure of playing in a session with J.P. a few years back and he did a fiddle medley that hit six Major keys. Not too many Virginee fiddlers try that. |
19 Aug 02 - 03:29 PM (#768082) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: Peter Kasin You might not have heard fiddlers on the same par with Cape Breton's finest. Could be an apples and oranges situation. Have you heard Bruce Molsky? He brings out the complex rythms and layers of old timey fiddling. I think he just moved from Virginia, though :-). Chanteyranger |
19 Aug 02 - 05:23 PM (#768122) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: GUEST,Eric Every where you go in Cape Breton the fiddle music cahnges, very local interpertation of the common sets of dance tunes adds to the flavor of the Island. The music is still played for the dance which keeps it strong and vibrant and as varied as the many communities on the Island. |
19 Aug 02 - 05:44 PM (#768136) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: Desert Dancer Apples and oranges, it seems to me. Why bother trying to say who's "better"? On what basis of comparison? That said, I love Cape Breton fiddling and had a great visit there this summer. Found a cd that does what I wanted to do -- record the sounds you hear at concerts and dances along the "Ceilidh Trail": The Heart of Cape Breton, Fiddle Music Recorded Live Along the Ceilidh Trail, from Smithsonian Folkways (SFW CD 40491). ~ Becky in Tucson |
19 Aug 02 - 06:09 PM (#768152) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: Eric Rounder Records, as part of their North American Series, is releasing a two CD set of fiddlers from Inverness and Mabou. The style that was played during the fifties and a bit later. The "Soft Bow" style of playing. |
28 Aug 02 - 03:59 PM (#773147) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: GUEST,Ron Stiskin Eric, I've never before heard the older style of Cape Breton fiddle playing referred to as the "soft bow" style. What does the term refer to? "Rounder Records, as part of their North American Series, is releasing a two CD set of fiddlers from Inverness and Mabou. The style that was played during the fifties and a bit later. The "Soft Bow" style of playing. " |
29 Aug 02 - 12:35 PM (#773702) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: GUEST,andi Eric, I would love to get my hands on that cd ..do you have any info as to release date/ ordering, ect? thanks , andi PS Sometimes the best fiddlers are the ones who you come on by chance. When i was at the Gaelic College we got treated to an impromptu "concert" by a gent named Joe Peter ...I didn't get his last name...utterly fantastic! |
29 Aug 02 - 01:21 PM (#773736) Subject: RE: Cape Breton Fiddlers From: Desert Dancer Scroll down here on the Rounder web site for some info on the upcoming albums (but no real answers!). Looks like they're due out this year. You can order directly from Rounder or check your favorite outlet. |