Well, they have just elected the Lib Dems, but that's not it....
I was given this jig last night, in a set followed by Captain White. Can't find any reference to it (Google, thesesh DB, Fiddler's Companion), yet I have it in my hand in black and white- so, to that extent, it exists.
I don't think I know it but it gives the impression of being an English tune, and there are a lot of them from the 17th c onwards. Sorry I can't help further.
Thanks for the full ABC. I've played it through and it confirms my guess at its English origin. I still don't recognise it but I'll print it out and pass it round my English session to see who salutes.
P-K, I've sent an email to the editor of the William Winter Collection (wherein I thought I might have found the tune, but didn't) asking for his help - he knows an awful lot about English music. I might be seeing him at the English session next Tuesday.
It's a great little tune. When its name and origin are sorted out you must post it in Tunes.
Further information - an experienced box player from Warwickshire whom I met today when playing for set dancers believes it is an old Gloucestershire tune, but wasn't able to identify it. Apparently, there has been a resurgence in recent years in the playing of those old tunes. This seems to narrow the field a little.
P-K, my Tuesday English session mainly drew a blank except that the editor of the Winter collection considered the tune had a definite 18th century feel and could be one of countless jigs published by, for example, Thompson. He also directed me to a tradtunes discussion group at folkopedia.edfss.org run by Johnny Adams where the members swop info re tunes etc. I'll get back to you when I can.
Bristol Riots?
Bristol Riots?
Well, they have just elected the Lib Dems, but that's not it....
but the dots don't match.
I was given this jig last night, in a set followed by Captain White. Can't find any reference to it (Google, thesesh DB, Fiddler's Companion), yet I have it in my hand in black and white- so, to that extent, it exists.
I assume the title refers to this:-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Riots
The tune is in 3 parts and begins: G2G D2d|EFG A2F|G2G d2c|BcB ABA
The Rev's ABC search suggests (58% chance) Beer 'n Tobacco, which would fit with Bristol
Any ideas?
# Posted on June 5th 2009 by Here Lyeth
Re: Bristol Riots?
Sorry- starts G2G D2D|
# Posted on June 5th 2009 by Here Lyeth
Re: Bristol Riots?
With that corrected, the Rev gives a low probability Donal O'Connor's
# Posted on June 5th 2009 by Here Lyeth
Re: Bristol Riots?
I don't think I know it but it gives the impression of being an English tune, and there are a lot of them from the 17th c onwards. Sorry I can't help further.
# Posted on June 5th 2009 by Trevor Jennings
Re: Bristol Riots?
"Police were stoned" Ha Ha
# Posted on June 6th 2009 by tlittlewazzock
Re: Bristol Riots?
Thanks, Trevor. In case anyone might recognise it despite the name, here's the whole jig (excuse the abc)
D|G2G D2D|EFG A2F|G2G d2c|BcB ABA|
G2G D2D|EFG A2F|GAG d2c|BcA G2:||
A|BcB AGF|G2d d2c|B2B BAB|d2B A3|
B2d def|g2e d2c|Bcd D2F|G3 G2:||
A|Bcd d2d|Bcd d2D|G2A B2d|cde A2D|
G2G FED|EFG A2F|GAB d2c|BcA G2:||
# Posted on June 6th 2009 by Here Lyeth
Re: Bristol Riots?
Thanks for the full ABC. I've played it through and it confirms my guess at its English origin. I still don't recognise it but I'll print it out and pass it round my English session to see who salutes.
# Posted on June 6th 2009 by Trevor Jennings
Re: Bristol Riots?
That's very kind- hope it rings some bells.
# Posted on June 6th 2009 by Here Lyeth
Re: Bristol Riots?
P-K, I've sent an email to the editor of the William Winter Collection (wherein I thought I might have found the tune, but didn't) asking for his help - he knows an awful lot about English music. I might be seeing him at the English session next Tuesday.
It's a great little tune. When its name and origin are sorted out you must post it in Tunes.
# Posted on June 7th 2009 by Trevor Jennings
Re: Bristol Riots?
Further information - an experienced box player from Warwickshire whom I met today when playing for set dancers believes it is an old Gloucestershire tune, but wasn't able to identify it. Apparently, there has been a resurgence in recent years in the playing of those old tunes. This seems to narrow the field a little.
# Posted on June 7th 2009 by Trevor Jennings
Re: Bristol Riots?
P-K, my Tuesday English session mainly drew a blank except that the editor of the Winter collection considered the tune had a definite 18th century feel and could be one of countless jigs published by, for example, Thompson. He also directed me to a tradtunes discussion group at folkopedia.edfss.org run by Johnny Adams where the members swop info re tunes etc. I'll get back to you when I can.
# Posted on June 10th 2009 by Trevor Jennings
Re: Bristol Riots?
Trevor- many thanks again. On my side, I'll try to see if the person who put the set together knows anything about the origin.
# Posted on June 11th 2009 by Here Lyeth