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15 Feb 07 - 02:10 PM (#1968846) Subject: Newfoundland music From: Mo the caller A caller on a dance forum has asked this "I need suggestions for five CDs that will acquaint newcomers with the richness of Newfoundland traditional music, ASAP. Source and revival performers both -- I'd like to give the newspaper which is asking information on the contemporary bands but also on the source performers they learned from." Can anyone help him? |
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15 Feb 07 - 03:25 PM (#1968923) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: McGrath of Harlow Well, I've never been able to get hold of this record - but I'm dead sure it ought to be one of the number five. Emile Benoit - Vive la Rose - here is more about him. |
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15 Feb 07 - 05:48 PM (#1969052) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: Beer Harry Martin all his c.d's Ron Hynes c/d self titled Ron Hynes |
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15 Feb 07 - 06:28 PM (#1969083) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: GUEST,mg Maybe an old Minnie White, the famous accordian player...or if you can get a copy of an old tape by Hank Williams (geology professor...outstanding fiddler) and Geoff ??? who later played with Figgy Duff. An old Figgy Duff of course and one of the cds by Anita Best and Pam Morgan (guess I am showing my age here). Emile Benoit for sure...don't know the newer bands...great big sea? mg |
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15 Feb 07 - 08:12 PM (#1969176) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: Jim Lad Jim Payne & Fergus O'Byrne would be great sources. I think it was Jim who produced the "Newfoundland Gold" & "More Newfoundland Gold" compilation albums. |
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15 Feb 07 - 08:16 PM (#1969178) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: GUEST,Nick When it comes to contemporary artist playing traditional Newfoundland music the answer is.... Great Big Sea! (Sorry to all the regulars who over the last weeks must be sick of my drumbeat, and OK it is odd how many NFLD threads there have been this month) They also play their own Pop/Rock/Maritime tunes and are despite that, commercially successful. Not many Newfoundland bands can claim that. I recommend any of the following CDs. Up, Play or Turn. All have a good mix of traditional and original tunes. More info at GreatBigSea.ca Shanneyganock is another group to consider. They just put out a CD Called Fling Out The Flag. Jim Payne and Fergus OByrn also do a great job with traditional and are I think still alive, look for the CD Wave Over Wave. Whack Fall The Day Nick |
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15 Feb 07 - 08:25 PM (#1969190) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: McGrath of Harlow Here's a better link for Emile Benoit's Vive la Rose - with a sound file of the title track, which I think is magic. |
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15 Feb 07 - 09:52 PM (#1969284) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: Effsee Jim Payne has available a DVD recording of hundreds of Newfoundland source singers. |
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15 Feb 07 - 10:09 PM (#1969298) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: katlaughing McGrath, thanks for that link. What a magical and poignant sounding voice and song. Just beautiful. That's one CD I intend to get, soon. Nic, the more the better, imo! |
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15 Feb 07 - 10:19 PM (#1969301) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: Jim Lad GUEST,Nick: Just a guess here... You like the Pogues, right? |
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15 Feb 07 - 10:41 PM (#1969314) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: number 6 Good to see Figgy Duff mentioned in this thread, but surprised to see no has mention of Ryan's Fancy. Here is a site that some of you might find interesting. St.John's Folk Art Council biLL |
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15 Feb 07 - 10:44 PM (#1969315) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: mg They are wonderful and quite an influence but they are all from Ireland. mg |
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16 Feb 07 - 07:54 AM (#1969639) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: number 6 Yes but they made Newfoundland their home. biLL |
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16 Feb 07 - 08:16 AM (#1969658) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: Bob the Postman The three CD anthology "Our Songs" from Avondale Music presents a highly listenable selection from the core repetoire of traditional and contemporary folk-singing from Newfoundland and Labrador. But isn't Emile Benoit is more of an Acadien than a Newfie, musically speaking? |
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16 Feb 07 - 08:59 AM (#1969701) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: Beer You are correct Bob. Emile was born in the Port-au-Port area which is mostly all of Acadian descent. And a fine fiddler to booth. |
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16 Feb 07 - 11:09 AM (#1969817) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: GUEST,Nick Jim I have heard the Pouges and I do like them, but the have a bit of a dark streak to the music, it's like they have the bright and cheery outlook on life of someone adicted to heroine. One of the things that I love about GBS is the optimistic and upbeat feeling I get even when they are singing, somtimes about some grim situations as in the song The Old Black Rum. (" The Old Black Rum's Got A Hold On Me Like A Dog Wrapped Round My Leg!") |
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16 Feb 07 - 11:13 AM (#1969821) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: GUEST,Nick I think I also need to point out there is also a strong country music sound present in alot of contemporary Newfoundland music, Jimmy Rankin leaps to mind. I just wanted to dispell the impression that it is all Celtic/Maritme music they play. |
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16 Feb 07 - 12:01 PM (#1969880) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: Beer Nick. Also Bluegrass like "Crooked Stovepipe" |
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16 Feb 07 - 12:07 PM (#1969887) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: Bee Jimmy Rankin is from Mabou, Cape Breton, unless you mean another JR. Buddy Wassisname and the Other Fellers, great mix of Nfld. comedy, trad. music and original songs. |
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16 Feb 07 - 12:23 PM (#1969910) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: Jim Lad "A Dog Wrapped Round My Leg!" Funny you should quote that line, Nick. It's the first thing I think of when I hear their name and it completely puts me off. |
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16 Feb 07 - 01:39 PM (#1969963) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: McGrath of Harlow Port-au-Port area which is mostly all of Acadian descent So? Port-au-Port is in Newfoundland, and all Newfoundlanders are descended from people who came from somewhere else. Here's a link with some good video clips of Newfoundland music - including Emile Benoit playing for a dance (with Figgy Duff backing him, unless I'm very much mistaken). |
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16 Feb 07 - 07:40 PM (#1970229) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: Bob the Postman Singsong Inc is another good source. Minnie White available here, and Rufus Guinchard, dean of Newfoundland fiddlers. I like Snotty Var, featuring Frank Maher on accordian. |
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16 Feb 07 - 07:53 PM (#1970240) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: katlaughing BobtP, would that be Mudcat's own Frank Maher? McGrath, thanks for another great video link! |
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16 Feb 07 - 09:09 PM (#1970288) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: Beer Omar Blondell a great traditional Newfoundland singer. But than again I guess he's from out of town as well. How about Dick Nolan? Great stuff there. |
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16 Feb 07 - 09:29 PM (#1970298) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: GUEST,Nick Bee. Sorry . Been listening to a station from St Johns ,-wcjyq I think-(that for some reason is legaly obligated to play at least 75% Newfoundland music acording to Wikopedia and they play 85% )and they play lots of Jimmy Rankin. I thought he was a Newfoundlander. Nick |
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16 Feb 07 - 09:53 PM (#1970316) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: GUEST,Nick Jim, if that line is the first thing you think of hats off to the band, for that is an original tune. A line that strikes a chord eh? Don't, please, let it put you too far off because this band is truly great! I wish they could gain commercial traction in the US, they have fans but little to no radio exposure. I'm not as crazy about some of some of the more recent releases but Up, Play and Turn are going to hook most folks. And the concerts they give... WOW, WOw WOw! Just the best thing I have been involved with since a Dead show, and more upbeat! Nick |
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16 Feb 07 - 11:05 PM (#1970339) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: Jim Lad Well, I'm glad that you have found a group whose performances inspire you the way any performer would wish to inspire their audience. Have fun with that. Jim |
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17 Feb 07 - 08:20 AM (#1970551) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: Beer Ron Hynes up for 4 awards this Sunday evening. |
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06 Nov 12 - 04:34 PM (#3432006) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: GEST GEST Songs of Newfoundland and Labrador |
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06 Nov 12 - 05:14 PM (#3432028) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: GUEST,mg Two Newfoundland songs on our famine CD...three or four on upcoming cannery one. |
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06 Nov 12 - 05:57 PM (#3432049) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: oldhippie Phyllis Morrissey The Kilkenny Krew |
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06 Nov 12 - 08:09 PM (#3432092) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: Jack Campin Rufus Guinchard video |
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07 Nov 12 - 12:08 AM (#3432222) Subject: RE: Newfoundland music From: ollaimh remember pamela morgan and figgy duff. the group figgy duff were groundbreaking and the lead member pamela morgan has done great traditional cds since. her"ancestral songs" is one of my top ten favourite traditional cds. she also recorded a few cds with singer and folklorist anita best. the other seventies group that broke new ground was the wonderfull grand band. ron hynes was their singer and songwriter. did anyone mention baxter wareham? a great traditional player. jom byrne and his brother did a great cd with baxter. for upbeat folk rock --great big sea. ed kavanagh is a fine harp player with several trad cds, and there duncan cameron, hasn't recorded much but very talented. but don't miss figgy duff among the old guys there's also rufus guinchard.he was a back woods trsditional fiddler with lots of influence |