This is old-time not Irish, but I liked it and thought I'd share, as I think some others here might be interested. His comments about fiddling apply to any style, and it's a joy to see and hear someone so in love with the music.
Ptarmigan-
you hit me - literally where i live with that link. I know many of the folks on that first clip..... remember this is a big country and a big subject. May i als submit "Chirps "Smith as a great exponent of the Midwestern style:
Pipewatcher, I posted that clip more for the comments than the fiddling, but I'm curious as to why you think that isn't "real" fiddling. I'm curious because I've heard a lot of Ozark fiddlers play in a similar style.
@Marklar- i wasn't slagging this guy- in fact i've heard him play a good bit and he's a fine fiddler indeed. im'saying. if you want the "real " thing go to the source http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDJPnG3RDxU
Perhaps, but there are deep cultural and musical connections between the Ozark and Appalachian mountains. The Ozarks were settled by Appalachian people who brought their music with them, so the music is considered an Appalachian style.
But in any case, regional styles aren't as clear-cut as they used to be, there's a lot of cross-pollination and bluegrass has infected everything.
By chance today I came across a 1983 film, New England Fiddles, looking for footage of Cape Breton fiddler Joe Cormier. This also features who else but Paddy Cronin - had him cued up just now but the PC picked that very moment to keel over unexpectedly. http://www.folkstreams.net/film,93
Having finally had the opportunity to watch this music from YouTube (and others), I must say that the music is similar to what a local group of mixed nuts called the Rackensack Folklore Society plays at their monthly meetings.
Old-time fiddler talks about fiddling
Old-time fiddler talks about fiddling
This is old-time not Irish, but I liked it and thought I'd share, as I think some others here might be interested. His comments about fiddling apply to any style, and it's a joy to see and hear someone so in love with the music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBATUVZPhnc
# Posted on August 15th 2009 by Marklar
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Great pic, Marklar. Thanks for sharing.
# Posted on August 15th 2009 by westcoastfluter
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oh yeah, it may not be ITM but it's all about the music. Thanks for that Marklar.
# Posted on August 16th 2009 by john knoss
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Thanks for posting this
# Posted on August 16th 2009 by Whiddler
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Marklar nice post - but there are better posts on utube of actual traditional Appalachian fiddling... Really
# Posted on August 16th 2009 by pipewatcher
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Anyone who wants to learn a little more about Old Time Music, could do worse than watch the video clip on this page:
http://www.whyoldtime.com/purchasewhyoldtime.htm
Cheers
Dick
# Posted on August 16th 2009 by Ptarmigan
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Ptarmigan-
you hit me - literally where i live with that link. I know many of the folks on that first clip..... remember this is a big country and a big subject. May i als submit "Chirps "Smith as a great exponent of the Midwestern style:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1lQ-okgUKk
hope yuns like it
cheers,
pipewatcher
# Posted on August 16th 2009 by pipewatcher
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Pipewatcher, I posted that clip more for the comments than the fiddling, but I'm curious as to why you think that isn't "real" fiddling. I'm curious because I've heard a lot of Ozark fiddlers play in a similar style.
# Posted on August 16th 2009 by Marklar
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@Marklar- i wasn't slagging this guy- in fact i've heard him play a good bit and he's a fine fiddler indeed. im'saying. if you want the "real " thing go to the source
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDJPnG3RDxU
# Posted on August 16th 2009 by pipewatcher
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also quibbling a bit about this being referred to as Appalachian fiddling. As you say, the playing has more of the Ozark style to it.
# Posted on August 16th 2009 by pipewatcher
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Perhaps, but there are deep cultural and musical connections between the Ozark and Appalachian mountains. The Ozarks were settled by Appalachian people who brought their music with them, so the music is considered an Appalachian style.
But in any case, regional styles aren't as clear-cut as they used to be, there's a lot of cross-pollination and bluegrass has infected everything.
# Posted on August 16th 2009 by Marklar
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Agreed.
# Posted on August 17th 2009 by pipewatcher
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By chance today I came across a 1983 film, New England Fiddles, looking for footage of Cape Breton fiddler Joe Cormier. This also features who else but Paddy Cronin - had him cued up just now but the PC picked that very moment to keel over unexpectedly. http://www.folkstreams.net/film,93
Thanks for these other links as well.
# Posted on August 17th 2009 by KLR
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Having finally had the opportunity to watch this music from YouTube (and others), I must say that the music is similar to what a local group of mixed nuts called the Rackensack Folklore Society plays at their monthly meetings.
# Posted on August 22nd 2009 by fauxcelt
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I would also like to extend an official invitation to Marklar to come to Little Rock sometime for one of the monthly Rackensack meetings.
# Posted on August 22nd 2009 by fauxcelt