Here is Andre Brunet’s lovely tribute to his father, which is Melodeon.net’s tune of the month for November 2020. I’m playing this in D on a D/G Castagnari Giasco.
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A quick rip through these 2 tunes that I’ve known for years but never played out. Recorded for The Vaults Bar’s virtual session which looks like it’s going to be running for a while yet.
Quebecois reels popularised (in the UK anyway) by Chris Wood and Andy Cutting’s debut tape in 1990 or so.
Played on a Hohner 114 in G; it’s a bit clacky, but really very playable.
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Played for our good friend Steve.
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Lovely to have Mark across yesterday for what looks like being the last time in a while. This is a waltz version of the trad English tune Molly Oxford.
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This mazurka was written by Stephane Delicq, whose music I’m very much into at the moment; learning up quite a few of his tunes. We haven’t recorded this on our CDs (yet) – who knows perhaps one day we will. If you’re interested in seeing what we have recorded visit www.vivantmusic.co.uk
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Marc Perrone’s classic tune, and an absolute nightmare to learn. Another tune I’ve known for goodness knows how many years, but not actually played in earnest. Here we go! Played for the Vaults Bar lockdown session, October 2020. Not that I’d ever have the nerve to try this in a real session. It’s in 4 parts, (approx) structure, A-B-C-B-D-B-A-B.
Played on a Van der Aa Compact III in G/C
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Recorded for the vaults lockdown session, 2020 – a traditional Swedish Polska. I make no claims as to accuracy of the Polska rhythm however – they’re a bit of a beast to master.
Played on a van der aa compact iii in G/C.
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My good mate CliveB has joined me for this one; love this tune which we always have a go at when we meet up!
Recorded remotely and mixed together through the magic of mixcraft and olive.
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Another set recorded during our infrequent meetups during the covid-19 epidemic. The Swedish Wedding March is ‘Brudsmarsch efter Byss-Kalle’; the Pearlfisher’s Duet is a theme from Bizet.
Recorded on our first CD; see www.vivantmusic.co.uk
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Here are a couple of Shaker hymn tunes from the US, both traditional. We recorded this on our 2nd CD, Tree of Life – see www.vivantmusic.co.uk
This video was recorded during the covid-19 epidemic 2020.
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