Early Trapezoid Album

Subject: Early Trapezoid Album
From: KingLear
Date: 31 Jul 01 - 11:16 AM

When I was a kid, I used to listen to what I believe is Trapezoid's first album over and over. I live far from my folks now and only have a tape of their vinyl. Does this exist anywhere for purchase? Vinyl or digital? I sure miss it.

Subject: RE: Early Trapezoid Album
From: Amos
Date: 31 Jul 01 - 12:53 PM

Musta been before they found out round ones worked better? (Sorry). Wish I could help. I'd suggest going to Google and searching for second-hand record stores with an on-line presence.

Subject: RE: Early Trapezoid Album
From: GUEST,sinsull
Date: 31 Jul 01 - 01:01 PM

It is up for sale on Ebay this week.

Subject: RE: Early Trapezoid Album
From: KingLear
Date: 31 Jul 01 - 04:02 PM

I found Jim McCutcheon's early stuff on Ebay, but no Trapezoid. Am I looking in the wrong place?

Subject: RE: Early Trapezoid Album
From: Wesley S
Date: 31 Jul 01 - 04:13 PM

I went to www.allmusic.com and typed in Trapezoid and they listed several CD's in print. At least 4 of them were offered for sale at CD now.

Subject: RE: Early Trapezoid Album
From: KingLear
Date: 31 Jul 01 - 04:29 PM

Thanks Wesley (and all), I saw those too. But this was a 1974(?, maybe earlier) recording that was all traditional stuff. Trapezoid went in a more new age direction after that first album. This is a tough one, but thank you for your help. I think I'm in the right place here (mudcat), someone will know.

Subject: RE: Early Trapezoid Album
From: harpgirl
Date: 31 Jul 01 - 06:34 PM

I think I have it at home. I'll look when I get home. I'm in the orifice at the moment...hargirl

Subject: RE: Early Trapezoid Album
From: jaze
Date: 31 Jul 01 - 07:17 PM

When I was in college in W.Va. in the 70's, I saw them at the Cultural Center in Charleston. An incredible concert! They were selling Lp's in the lobby, but I was too broke. I kinda forgot about them til this thread. I'll have to look for some early stuff,too.

Subject: RE: Early Trapezoid Album
From: harpgirl
Date: 31 Jul 01 - 07:28 PM

I have the Trapezoid album called "Another Country." It has Wagoner's Lad, Indian Paintbrush, Kora, Malice Towards None, Back in your own Backyard, Little Billie Wison, Sailing Alone, Another Country, Dragontree, P. Reyes, and the Quiet Joys of Brotherhood. Flying Fish, 1982. Not the first one, is it???

Subject: RE: Early Trapezoid Album
From: CarolC
Date: 31 Jul 01 - 07:58 PM

Are you thinking of "Three Forks of Cheat"? It came out in 1978, and has these pieces on it...

Memphis Shakedown
Scotland
I Will Arise
Musical Priest / Shady Grove
Three Forks of Cheat
West Virginia
Planxty Jack Daniels / Ship are Sailing
Si Bheag Si Mhor / Banish Misfortune
Morgen Megan
Shagbark Hickory
Silver Swan Rag
A Country Dance / Nonesuch

Sam Rizzetta and Ralph Gordon live around here, and they're still very active in the music scene. Ralph plays upright bass for just about everyone who needs an upright bassist, and Sam has quite a few very good solo recordings out. He also appears on other people's recordings from time to time.

Subject: RE: Early Trapezoid Album
From: IvanB
Date: 31 Jul 01 - 08:04 PM

Ralph and Sam were both workshop instructors when I attended the Potomac Valley Dulcimer Festival (can't remember which year, but it was late 80's, I believe. They also played in the Saturday night concert for the festival. I also have 'Three Forks of Cheat' and consider it to be anything but new age.

Subject: RE: Early Trapezoid Album
From: KingLear
Date: 01 Aug 01 - 08:58 AM

Wow, I'm learning a lot. I'm way out of my element here so thank you all for being so kind.

The album I'm thinking of had "Wondrous Love" and others, but my Dad is going to write me in a few and give me the song list.

I'll be back when I can be a little more specific. Thanks!

Subject: RE: Early Trapezoid Album
From: GUEST,jack
Date: 01 Aug 01 - 03:16 PM

I've got several unopened trapezoid albums-- the one with the hammer dulcimer on the front(I believe the H.D. name was rosie)if you'll e-mail me your address I'll make you a good deal on one or all-- also several other unopened folk/harp/H.D. Albums

jack

Subject: RE: Early Trapezoid Album
From: CarolC
Date: 01 Aug 01 - 04:15 PM

It looks like you're in luck. The first 'Trapezoid' album can be found at this site Trapezoid, and it has been re-released.

The album appears to be called 'Trapezoid'. I think I remember that album.

Subject: RE: Early Trapezoid Album
From: GUEST,jack
Date: 01 Aug 01 - 05:09 PM

On second thought, before I am critized for using this forum to sell items, let me retract my offer to sell those albums. I apologize for acting before I completly thought the whole thing thru. jack

Subject: Early Trapezoid Album
From: KingLear
Date: 02 Aug 01 - 01:37 PM

Thank you all so much, especially CarolC, you are wonderful! My quest has ended. Cheers, Mike