Re: [scots-l] New ballad inquiry

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Re: [scots-l] Scots-L List

Speaking of subscribing, i signed up for the list and have been getting the postings, but i'm unaware how to make an original posting-- which i have wanted to do on ocassion. I'm definitely more involved with deleting spam than sending it, but i'd be glad to be vetted however you see fit (look me

[scots-l] So i noticed.

...feeling computer illiterate, as usual. Thanks. __ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! http://greetings.yahoo.com Posted to Scots-L - The Traditional Scottish Music Culture List - To subscribe/unsubscribe, point

Re: [scots-l] Tempi and other not so dumb questions

I find your observations interesting, especially in that a march usually listed as a retreat like Battle of the Somme seems to want-- at least for me-- to move along a bit. I guess these are mostly Amercan tunes, but how do you feel about rattlers--which are sometimes noted as retreats? Morgan's

Re: [scots-l] Help!

I found a complete book of his poetry (paperback) at the local BarnesNobel. This is kind of a no-brainer as there should be lots of resources at Amazon, BN (or similar mega-book store) or the local library. --- Ellen Sinatra [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can any of you help with references to books

Re: [scots-l] Composers

This is public domain It's found in O'Neill's Dance Music of Ireland as Paddy's Resource; Road to Skye is, I think, the Cape Breton name for it (quick check in Trad Celtic Violin Music of CB yes, it's there; also called The Rover in Ireland) So is The Rambler (An Fanai) the same tune as The

RE: [scots-l] Tam Lin

Has anyone mentioned the very nice, authentic-sounding version done by Frankie Armstrong on a recent (sorry, i forgot the name, but can dig if you're interested) CD? No abc though, as i have not transcribed it. Best CliffA __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo!

Re: [scots-l] Scots Tunes in O'Neill's Collections (was: Music source books)

Great info. Thanx. CA --- Nigel Gatherer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Leslie asked: ...My library includes O'Neill's. Would anyone want to suggest some neat Scottish tunes from that book... There are many tunes of Scots origin or association which have been absorbed into the Irish

Re: [scots-l] Shetland Fiddler, The

Shetland. That reminds me: I saw Aly Bain and Ali (sorry, forgot his last name--he plays cittern, harmonica and some wild wind instruments) at the Focal Point here in St. Louis. They were great--so is their CD. A superb blend of Shetland/Irish/Scots/Swedish. Hats off to Judy Stein Co. for their

RE: [scots-l] Shetland Fiddler, The

John (and others), Tomorrow i will post all the contact info. Best, CliffA --- John L. Loudon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cliff: How do I get a copy of the CD? Do you know where I could buy one? Thanks very much. John Loudon -Original Message- From: Clifford Abrams [mailto

Re: [scots-l] The Ale/y's

When i spoke to Aly, he said that they were on their way to a gig in Bloomington, IN via car. Sorry i don't know anything more than that. CA --- Sue Richards [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 08:46 AM 10/14/02 -0700, you wrote: Shetland. That reminds me: I saw Aly Bain and Ali (sorry, forgot his

[scots-l] BainMoller CD

John and others, Fully Rigged is obtainable from: Northside Postbox 7367 Minneapolis, MN 55407 USA www.noside.com At least that what it says on the label... CliffA __ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos More

Re: [scots-l] I've got the virus too - perhaps I can help.

I just got done working for a large company. The IT people were all full of an irrational hatred for any OS other the the junk put out by Microsoft. Their training? It's like Republicans and Clinton. Mac, Linux, Unix, whatever. From a users point of view (never really very important to these

Re: [scots-l] Re: unsubscribe

I don't get it. How can you abuse Subscribe, unsubscribe...what's to ruin? CliffA --- Toby Rider [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hopefully it won't get abused like it did a couple years ago. It only takes a couple of assholes to ruin things for everyone. Know what I mean?

Re: [scots-l] Ballad question

David, Thanks very much for your interesting, thorough reply. Yes, there are also a few references to brown swords. 'Metal free' or 'metal clear' refers to the difference between naturally occurring free iron and iron refined from ore ('metal brown') - or to the iron derived from different

Re: [scots-l] Disappointment

Really. A mistake indeed! Is there a Marmite song or tune anywhere out there? It would probably sound like Schoenberg at any rate. CA. The musical equivalent of mistaking Marmite for chocolate spread I don't think I've managed to hear the Schoenberg to this day...

Re: [scots-l] Re: Burns Waltz set

I have no abc, but there's a book The Fiddle Duets of Robert Burns (with CD available). Taigh na Teud ISBN:1871931975. www.scotlandmusic.com. Table o' contents: Ae Fond Kiss, A Man's a Man, (no more caps) auld lang syne, ay waukin o, bannocks o meal, birks of aberfieldie, canst thou leave me, ca

Re: [scots-l] Re: Gael question (fwd)

Thanks for the air. CliffA ...I'll send you an ABC file. I got my version from a television programme... __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com Posted to Scots-L - The Traditional

Re: [scots-l] A Fiddler's Book of Scottish Jigs

Does this book have an ISBN number? Thanks. CliffA --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's a wonderful book!... --Cynthia Cathcart http://www.cynthiacathcart.net/ __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now.

Re: [scots-l] A Fiddler's Book of Scottish Jigs

Thanks very much CA --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/9/03 11:14:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does this book have an ISBN number? Thanks. ISBN 0 946868 21 2 The Hardie Press (1997) 17 Harrison Gardens Edinburgh EH11 1SE --Cynthia

Re: [scots-l] re: A Fiddler's Book of Scottish Jigs

Thanks for the tunes--which worked in the Convert-a-Matic, BTW. CliffA Anyway, this was the most-remarked-on medley of the evening. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com Posted to

[scots-l] Song Help

This morning i heard an interesting song about, i believe, a woman's relationship or friendship (or lack thereof) with Bonnie Prince Charlie (the 18th century original). I believe the singer was Frankie Armstrong-- sounded like her, anyway. I only caught the refrain: Give me the chance, I'd do it

Re: [scots-l] Ale Moller's cow horn

I have seen him play it. It appeared to be controlled by mouth-shape rather than fingering holes. It looked like the Jewish *shofar*, which is a trumpet made from a ram's horn, and, similarly, has no holes. CliffA Anybody seen him do this live? What sort of instrument is it?

Re: [scots-l] Hut On Staffin Island

I was informed by a colleague that hut is a non-PC word and taboo in polite society. I think we should think in terms of re-titling to: The Burning of the Piper's Modest Dwelling and, of course, The Small Home on Staffen Island Cliff Abrams __ Do

Re: [scots-l] Re: Scots Music Quiz

Opinions on this vary. Widely. Look (i think) on the IrTrad list archive. CliffA I have an easy question, I think. How did the Jig of Slurs get it's name? __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop!