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Simple but powerful Orcadian slow air or waltz

I'm looking for a strong Orkney tune. Whistle/fiddle - trad if poss. Anyone got any suggestions?
Tom

# Posted on April 9th 2005 by tombliss

Re: Simple but powerful Orcadian slow air or waltz

I once posted a lovely slow tune written by Jennifer Wrigley, but it was mistakenly deleted! Anyway, we still have another beautiful waltz from one of their albums: http://thesession.org/tunes/display.php/2604 Buy their album "Skyran," and you'll learn two more slow pieces: http://www.footstompin.com/music/fiddle_music/skyran You can also watch a video clip of their fantastic concert: http://thesession.org/discussions/display.php/5548

H.

P.S. Tom, I might have met you in Leeds. I definitely chatted with Tom Napper in a session last year. Well, he is too fast!

# Posted on April 9th 2005 by slainte

Re: Simple but powerful Orcadian slow air or waltz

thanks Hiroyuki - nice tune. i'll remember you to tom when I see him - yes, he's way too fast for me too, hence needing a slow tune! good session in Leeds at The Chemic, Woodhouse Street these days, wednesday nights. Next time you're back from japan call by. we're at napperbliss.co.uk

# Posted on April 9th 2005 by tombliss

Re: Simple but powerful Orcadian slow air or waltz

Make him play the slow waltz on banjo!

# Posted on April 9th 2005 by slainte

Re: Simple but powerful Orcadian slow air or waltz

Ivan Drever has written some beautiful slow airs, as played by himself and Duncan Chisholm on their albums.

# Posted on April 10th 2005 by tirvaluk

Re: Simple but powerful Orcadian slow air or waltz

one of my favourites is 'Leaving Stoer' - not sure if it is Drever or not but I think Duncan Chisholm plays it

# Posted on April 12th 2005 by Yohan

Re: Simple but powerful Orcadian slow air or waltz

It's an Ivan Drever composition. I might put it up for you tomorrow.

# Posted on April 12th 2005 by John J.

Re: Simple but powerful Orcadian slow air or waltz

that'd be great thanks

# Posted on April 13th 2005 by Yohan