[NSP] Re: smallpipes
On 28 May 2009, at 09:26, christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu wrote: I also think Bach, Berg and the Beatles are pretty good. I think they were all pretty awful pipers. Don't know about J. S. Bach. This, though, from Dr. Johnson, in Boswell's 'Life of . . . Bach, Sir? Bach's concert? And pray, Sir, who is Bach? Is he a piper?' J. C. Bach, of course. Francis To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: what do pipemakers do on their day off?
Is this as dangerous as it looks? Tho in the present context it's probably safer than admitting to liking KT ;-) c -Original Message- From: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] On Behalf Of Dave Shaw Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 7:42 PM To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: [NSP] what do pipemakers do on their day off? I noticed the following on you tube, [1]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoA3_MHwzZc I'm dancing number four (with the long hair). A little take on the traditional in my lifestyle . Cheers, Dave Dave Shaw, Northumbrian and Scottish Smallpipes, Irish Pipes and SHAW Whistles [2]www.daveshaw.co.uk -- References 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoA3_MHwzZc 2. http://www.daveshaw.co.uk/ To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: smallpipes
Wasn't Sebastian's grandpa, Christoph Bach, a town piper in Erfurt? -Original Message- From: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] On Behalf Of Francis Wood Sent: 28 May 2009 09:57 To: christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu Cc: Dartmouth NPS Subject: [NSP] Re: smallpipes On 28 May 2009, at 09:26, christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu wrote: I also think Bach, Berg and the Beatles are pretty good. I think they were all pretty awful pipers. Don't know about J. S. Bach. This, though, from Dr. Johnson, in Boswell's 'Life of . . . Bach, Sir? Bach's concert? And pray, Sir, who is Bach? Is he a piper?' J. C. Bach, of course. Francis To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: smallpipes
The point about KT's gracenotes isn't that they are there, but they are open-fingered. Not in the traditional manner - indeed 'a grievous error in smallpiping'. Tom Clough had gracenotes - but his style was to play those detached from the notes they decorated. 'There is no arguing with taste - some people like to do things one way, and other people know better' John -Original Message- From: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] On Behalf Of christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu Sent: 28 May 2009 09:26 To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: [NSP] Re: smallpipes popularised by the media. As is KT. Maybe, but not in my case. I haven't lived in Britain for decade and she has not to my knowledge ever once been mentioned in the local media where I live (and I can't be bothered reading newspapers). I just got to know her through her CDs (after I had taken up nsp - I'd never heard of her before) and was blown away by the sheer musicality of her playing, quite apart from her stunning technique. OK, she chooses to throw in more gracenotes and slides than is to some people's taste, but taste is a matter of, er, taste. (isn't it?) I think it was John Liestman's book among other things that led me to believe than lots of gracenotes was a Good Thing. I think he writes something to the effect that an accomplished player will throw in all sorts of ornamentation that the beginner might miss. I don't have the book at hand. KT has mastered the tradition, internalised it, and built on it. She is a creator rather than a curator. But she seems to have committed the unforgivable crime of being too successful. These are my personal views. I also think Bach, Berg and the Beatles are pretty good. De gustibus etc. chirs -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: smallpipes
J.S. Bach's father was the town piper. Or should that be toon piper? Back to the Festival (see link), Richard Leach On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 09:57:11AM +0100, Francis Wood has written: On 28 May 2009, at 09:26, christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu wrote: I also think Bach, Berg and the Beatles are pretty good. I think they were all pretty awful pipers. Don't know about J. S. Bach. This, though, from Dr. Johnson, in Boswell's 'Life of . . . Bach, Sir? Bach's concert? And pray, Sir, who is Bach? Is he a piper?' J. C. Bach, of course. Francis To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- Richard A Leach | Simply elegant since 1970: unix. The great little festival -- http://www.PennineSpringMusic.co.uk A Centre of Excellence for Domestic Information Technology Solutions 5344.9735,N,00201.2268,W,263.0
[NSP] Re: what do pipemakers do on their day off?
Is this as dangerous as it looks? Not really, although it can take something of a toll on the hands. I had my left first finger main joint ripped wide open when a sword jammed on a nail in the stage at Durham Miners Gala during the jump figure. I still finished the dance but the others weren't too happy about the blood spattered all over their white shirts. There is also a certain excitement when a sword breaks , which happens with a sharp crack and no prior warning. Strangely this doesn't happen when the swords are under maximum stress, but afterwards in a less stressful part of a figure. Tho in the present context it's probably safer than admitting to liking KT ;-) I've always got on well with Kathryn and still get a hug and a kiss when we meet. It doesn't mean I feel I have to like everything she plays tho'. All the best, Dave Dave Shaw, Northumbrian and Scottish Smallpipes, Irish Pipes and SHAW Whistles www.daveshaw.co.uk To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: smallpipes
Richard wrote J.S. Bach's father was the town piper. Or should that be toon piper? It should, of course, be Stadtpfeiffer. Town Bandsman is probably the best translation. Usual English equivalent was Waits. London, York and other major cities had them - but in Germany they always took that kind of thing very seriously. The musicians played shawms, cornetts, trombones etc. - loud instruments for playing over the town from the top of towers http://www.answers.com/topic/turmmusik-music - but also quieter instruments (lutes, violins, viols, flutes, recorders) for indoor functions, mayor's banquets, trade guild dinners etc. - and in church too. Some of them could probably turn their hands to bagpipes as well, when needed. Here's a convenient picture ( from a CD which came up when I googled stadtpfeiffer - usual commercial disclaimers apply) www.amazon.co.uk/Stadtpfeiffer-Renaissance-Germany-Paul-Hofhaimer/dp/B56OE8 The Bachs had been at it for so many generations that in his home town a Bach was another word for musician. When J.S. was a lad he would have been taught by his father to play most instruments - but not I think the bagpipes. Philip To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: smallpipes
On May 28, 2009, at 4:26 AM, [1]christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu wrote: KT has mastered the tradition, internalised it, and built on it. She is a creator rather than a curator. Since Chris has been saying such nice things about KT I thought I should re-visit her work, in case I'm missing something. Check the following link and you too will be impressed! [2]http://james.nerdiphythesoul.com/bennyhillifier/?id=JR5UoFbcI5Y (Give it a couple of seconds to finish loading, and turn the sound up!) -- References 1. mailto:christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu 2. http://james.nerdiphythesoul.com/bennyhillifier/?id=JR5UoFbcI5Y To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Presidency Latest
There is one univ in the country with a degree in folk music - Newcastle! That would be far and away the obvious choice. John -Original Message- From: Philip Gruar [mailto:phi...@gruar.clara.net] Sent: 28 May 2009 17:40 To: Anthony Robb; Ian Lawther Cc: Chris Almond; Colin and; Neil Baker; NIGEL BARLOW; Nigel Barlow; Bill Bohill; Daphne Briggs; Steve Campbell; Helen Capes; Pauline Cato; Margaret Cato; colin; Dave Cook; Rick Damon; RichardAnita Evans; Reg Flower; Gibbons, John; Gibbons, John; Gordon Greenley; Marianne Hall; Honor Hill; David Hillery; Nick Hopkinson; Simon James; Simon Leveaux; Alan McKenzie; Dave McQuade; Margaret Moyes; Adrian Scofield; Matt Seattle; Mike Sharp; Bill Telfer Subject: Re: Presidency Latest Honorary degree? Anybody got academic contacts? Philip To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Presidency Latest
Dear Anthony, I do not wish for my name to be mentioned on any letter to the NSP committee. Thanks. Adrian To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Presidency Latest
i? Hello Anthony, what has Colin Ross done for the NSPS? Adrian -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
