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Originally published in 1973. Folk-life and folk-culture, usually
the preserve of the scholar, have been brought vividly and
entertainingly to life in these recollections and stories of one
man's life in the Irish countryside. This book tells the life story
of John Maguire, who died in 1975, including over 50 of the songs
he sang, with full musical transcriptions. He was a fine singer,
firmly within the Irish tradition, and his songs are the record of
a people, their history and traditions, their joys and sufferings,
their comedies and tragedies. John Maguire's fascinating story,
skilfully and unobtrusively collated by Robin Morton, is full of
material that will interest singers and students of folksongs. His
songs and music will be of value to all those interested in
traditional music and song.
Originally published in 1973. Folk-life and folk-culture, usually
the preserve of the scholar, have been brought vividly and
entertainingly to life in these recollections and stories of one
man's life in the Irish countryside. This book tells the life story
of John Maguire, who died in 1975, including over 50 of the songs
he sang, with full musical transcriptions. He was a fine singer,
firmly within the Irish tradition, and his songs are the record of
a people, their history and traditions, their joys and sufferings,
their comedies and tragedies. John Maguire's fascinating story,
skilfully and unobtrusively collated by Robin Morton, is full of
material that will interest singers and students of folksongs. His
songs and music will be of value to all those interested in
traditional music and song.
Based on the latest scientific research, Dancing Longer, Dancing
Stronger offers a complete conditioning program to help dancers
improve technique and lessen the danger of injury. By presenting
general principles of injury prevention as well as specific
exercises for increasing strength and flexibility, the book
provides information that dancers of all ages and skill levels can
use to improve performance.Common problems are discussed in a
question and answer format. It also gives a thorough overview of
anatomy and exercise physiology.
The Battlefield Band have long been one of Scotland's finest
keepers of the regional folk music tradition. While the group's
earliest releases--which date to the mid-'70s--were steadfastly
true to their Celtic roots, 1984's ANTHEM FOR THE COMMON MAN--their
ninth release--expands the band's sound by incorporating
pop-influenced instrumentation and arrangements. ANTHEM also
signals a change in personnel; founders Brian McNeill and Alan Reid
are joined here for the first time by Dougie Pincock and Alistair
Russell. In part, the addition of Pincock and Russell may have
transformed the band's instrumental composition, since the usual
arsenal of fiddles, citterns, mandocello, pipes, flutes and
mandolins is augmented by the presence of electric guitars,
keyboards, and drum computers. Fans of the band's older material
needn't be alarmed, however, as the songs are still deeply grounded
in Celtic forms, as McNeill's lilting ballad "The Snows of France
and Holland", hypnotic jigs such as "Ina MacKenzie" and even the
tender reading of Richard Thompson's "The Old Changing Way"
demonstrate.
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