On Feb 3, 2010, at 5:42 PM, Tom Hinds wrote: > I'm looking for CDs that could be used for a contra dance class. The music > should be at a moderate tempo, have long cuts (7 times or more), have good > phrasing and a good beat. Any suggestions?
The recently released 2 CD set by Wild Asparagus (Live at the Guiding Star Grange) should work. The lengths and tempos are what you are looking for... http://www.wildasparagus.com/live.html • Coral Riff (Pete Sutherland, Epact Music, BMI) - 6:24 • The Virginia / Galtee Ranger/Liam O'Flynn's - 7:59 • Boune Hunt - 6:03 • Mahana Bay (David Cantieni, Dig Dig Music, BMI) / Black Rogue The Rookery - 9:09 • On the Danforth (Keith Murphy, Black Isle Music, BMI) - 6:16 • Speed the Plow / Enjoy Yourself (Carl Sigman & Herb Magidson) - 5:54 • Crested Hen (Les Poules Huppees) (Gilles Chabenat) - 3:07 • Simple Tune (David Cantieni, Dig Dig Music, BMI) / March of Poetry (Keith Murphy, Black Isle Music, BMI) - 7:11 • Six Feet Under (Becky Tracy) / Man of the House - 7:06 • Arigna Coal Miner / Bubbling Wine (Paddy O'Brien) / Dinny O'Brien's (Paddy O'Brien) - 7:49 • Farewell to the Taliban (Keith Murphy, Black Isle Music, BMI) - 6:49 • Cold Lampin' (David Cantieni, Dig Dig Music, BMI) - 5:31 • Pakalolo (David Cantieni, Dig Dig Music, BMI) / Tournemine (Gilles Le Bigot) / The Northwest Reel (Keith Murphy, Black Isle Music, BMI) - 9:45 • Maggie - 5:41 -- Clark Baker, Belmont, MA [email protected]
