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Tune Req: Name of this tune? french-canadian one

09 Jan 14 - 06:11 AM (#3590318)
Subject: Tune Req: Name of this tune? french-canadian one
From: GUEST,Barcelona

Hello!

I have been searching for the name of this tune, so long ago, and I can't find it anywhere! I think it's some kind of french-canadian waltz or something! Anyone could help me?

It's the first tune in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-B7-0UxLME

And the last that Phil Cunningham plays in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AyR9BL8FiM


Thanks!!
Albert


09 Jan 14 - 09:27 AM (#3590353)
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Name of this tune? french-canadian one
From: GUEST

http://www.folktunefinder.com/tune/51194/


09 Jan 14 - 09:51 AM (#3590361)
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Name of this tune? french-canadian one
From: GUEST,Jack Campin

That's not the same tune as what's in those videos.


09 Jan 14 - 12:19 PM (#3590411)
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Name of this tune? french-canadian one
From: GUEST,leeneia

I can't tell you, Barcelona, but I thank you for the chance to hear a wonderful tune and watch some good dancing. I hope you get your answer.


09 Jan 14 - 11:11 PM (#3590544)
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Name of this tune? french-canadian one
From: JennieG

The tune starting at 1.55 is "The Valeta Waltz", sometimes known as "The Old Valeta Waltz".....the Valeta Waltz is also the first dance performed by the dancers. It is danced and played at a more stately pace here.

Sorry, I can't help with the other tunes! But I have often danced the Valeta Waltz.


10 Jan 14 - 09:02 AM (#3590619)
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Name of this tune? french-canadian one
From: GUEST,leeneia

Thanks, Jennie. I'm going to find that waltz and add it to my repertoire.


10 Jan 14 - 11:08 AM (#3590648)
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Name of this tune? french-canadian one
From: GUEST,leeneia

Barcelona, the following comment has appeared on the video:

"Louis Leger17 hours ago

The first tune is "Le Petit Accordéon". It is a musette style piece played by Joe Burke on his "Morning Mist" recording."

I dunno about this. 'Le Petit Accordeon' sounds like the name of an instrument, not a tune, to me. But see what you find out and let us know.


10 Jan 14 - 11:28 AM (#3590655)
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Name of this tune? french-canadian one
From: GUEST,gillymor

I searched "Le Petit Accordeon" on Spotify and found a version by Loose on their "Live at Inishbofin" CD. Excellent tune.


10 Jan 14 - 11:29 AM (#3590656)
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Name of this tune? french-canadian one
From: GUEST,gillymor

... and it sure sounds like the tune McComiskey is playing in the vid.


10 Jan 14 - 01:14 PM (#3590690)
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Name of this tune? french-canadian one
From: Mrrzy

I looked at google.ca in case that brought up something differnt, listen to Le petit vin blanc on the accordeon and hear if c'est la meme chose, I can't tell.


11 Jan 14 - 11:33 AM (#3591015)
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Name of this tune? french-canadian one
From: GUEST,leeneia

This site:

http://accordeontab.canalblog.com/archives/2010/07/17/18604816.html

has a MIDI of a file called "Le Petit Accordeon." I think it's the same tune, but the music in the video is so richly ornamented, I can't tell for sure.

To add to the fun, the site says (Allemagne) which means they think it's German.

Meanwhile, I wonder what became of Barcelona, the OP.

(I have downloaded the MIDI for my own use.)