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performed by Steve Eulberg, fl. 2000 (Magnatune, 2012), 1 hour 9 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Steve Eulberg, fl. 2000
Author / Creator
Steve Eulberg, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2012-02-14
Publisher
Magnatune
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Dance Music of the Oregon Trail
performed by Vivian Williams and Phil Williams (Voyager Records, 2000), 39 mins
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performed by Vivian Williams and Phil Williams (Voyager Records, 2000), 39 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Vivian Williams, Phil Williams
Contributor
Phil Williams
Author / Creator
Vivian Williams, Phil Williams
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Voyager Records
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performed by Steve Eulberg, fl. 2000 (Magnatune, 2012), 46 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Steve Eulberg, fl. 2000
Author / Creator
Steve Eulberg, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2012-05-08
Publisher
Magnatune
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Irish Music from Cleveland, Vol. 3: The Continuing Tradition
produced by Richard Carlin, fl. 1976 (Folkways Records, 1980), 25 mins
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produced by Richard Carlin, fl. 1976 (Folkways Records, 1980), 25 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Richard Carlin, fl. 1976
Date Published / Released
1980
Publisher
Folkways Records
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John Fahey: The Dance of Death & Other Plantation Favorites
performed by John Fahey (Takoma, 1999), 54 mins, 15 page(s)
The title The Dance of Death and Other Plantation Favorites might lead some to believe that this is a collection of public-domain items that go back to the Deep South of the 19th century. However, while this 1964 session does contain a song titled "Dance of Death," most of the material (including that tune) was wr...
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performed by John Fahey (Takoma, 1999), 54 mins, 15 page(s)
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The title The Dance of Death and Other Plantation Favorites might lead some to believe that this is a collection of public-domain items that go back to the Deep South of the 19th century. However, while this 1964 session does contain a song titled "Dance of Death," most of the material (including that tune) was written by Fahey himself in the early 1960s. So an intriguing title is simply that: an intriguing title. Nonetheless, Fahey's music does...
The title The Dance of Death and Other Plantation Favorites might lead some to believe that this is a collection of public-domain items that go back to the Deep South of the 19th century. However, while this 1964 session does contain a song titled "Dance of Death," most of the material (including that tune) was written by Fahey himself in the early 1960s. So an intriguing title is simply that: an intriguing title. Nonetheless, Fahey's music does have strong southern roots. Unaccompanied, the acoustic guitarist/instrumentalist demonstrates his love of African-American blues as well as the Anglo-American country, folk, and hillbilly music of Appalachia. This is essentially a folk album, but a folk album with strong country and blues leanings; in fact, numbers like "Worried Blues" and "Revelation on the Banks of the Pawtuxent" incorporate the slide guitar technique that came from Mississippi Delta blues. Not that Fahey limits himself to American influences -- Appalachian music is a descendent of British, Scottish, and Irish music, and Fahey is hardly unaware of its European heritage. Further, Indian raga is an influence on the Fahey piece "On the Banks of the Owchita." Reissued on CD in 1999 with four bonus tracks (including an interpretation of "Steel Guitar Rag"), this album makes it clear that even back in 1964 Fahey was quite original. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1964-04-22
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
John Fahey
Author / Creator
John Fahey
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Takoma
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John Fahey: The Voice of the Turtle
performed by John Fahey (Takoma, 1996), 40 mins, 12 page(s)
Like some of John Fahey's other projects in the '60s, this was actually recorded and assembled over a few years, and primarily composed of duets with various other artists (including overdubs with his own pseudonym, "Blind Joe Death"). One of his more obscure early efforts, Voice of the Turtle is both listenable a...
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performed by John Fahey (Takoma, 1996), 40 mins, 12 page(s)
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Like some of John Fahey's other projects in the '60s, this was actually recorded and assembled over a few years, and primarily composed of duets with various other artists (including overdubs with his own pseudonym, "Blind Joe Death"). One of his more obscure early efforts, Voice of the Turtle is both listenable and wildly eclectic, going from scratchy emulations of early blues 78s and country fiddle tunes to haunting guitar-flute combinations an...
Like some of John Fahey's other projects in the '60s, this was actually recorded and assembled over a few years, and primarily composed of duets with various other artists (including overdubs with his own pseudonym, "Blind Joe Death"). One of his more obscure early efforts, Voice of the Turtle is both listenable and wildly eclectic, going from scratchy emulations of early blues 78s and country fiddle tunes to haunting guitar-flute combinations and eerie ragas. "A Raga Called Pat, Part III" and "Part IV" is a particularly ambitious piece, its disquieting swooping slide and brief bits of electronic white noise reverb veering into experimental psychedelia. Most of this is pretty traditional and acoustic in tone, however, though it has the undercurrent of dark, uneasy tension that gives much of Fahey's '60s material its intriguing combination of meditation and restlessness. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1968
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
John Fahey
Author / Creator
John Fahey
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Takoma
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Juan Reynoso: Genius Of Mexico's Tierra Caliente
produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- and Paul Anastasio, fl. 1970; performed by Juan Reynoso, 1912-2007 (Arhoolie Records, 2003), 1 hour 14 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- and Paul Anastasio, fl. 1970; performed by Juan Reynoso, 1912-2007 (Arhoolie Records, 2003), 1 hour 14 mins
Date Written / Recorded
2001
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Juan Reynoso, 1912-2007
Contributor
Chris Strachwitz, 1931-, Paul Anastasio, fl. 1970
Author / Creator
Juan Reynoso, 1912-2007
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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The New Possibility: John Fahey's Guitar Soli Christmas Album/Christmas with John Fahey, Vol. II
performed by John Fahey (Takoma, 2000), 1 hour 15 mins, 20 page(s)
It probably surprised a few people that guitar eccentric John Fahey chose to record Christmas music. This release comprises the majority of not one but two Christmas releases from 1968 and 1975. Most of the instrumentals on both albums will be familiar, such as "White Christmas," "The First Noel," and "What Child...
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performed by John Fahey (Takoma, 2000), 1 hour 15 mins, 20 page(s)
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It probably surprised a few people that guitar eccentric John Fahey chose to record Christmas music. This release comprises the majority of not one but two Christmas releases from 1968 and 1975. Most of the instrumentals on both albums will be familiar, such as "White Christmas," "The First Noel," and "What Child Is This?" On The New Possibility: John Fahey's Guitar Soli Christmas Album, Fahey plays alone, using unusual harmonics and open tunings...
It probably surprised a few people that guitar eccentric John Fahey chose to record Christmas music. This release comprises the majority of not one but two Christmas releases from 1968 and 1975. Most of the instrumentals on both albums will be familiar, such as "White Christmas," "The First Noel," and "What Child Is This?" On The New Possibility: John Fahey's Guitar Soli Christmas Album, Fahey plays alone, using unusual harmonics and open tunings to turn in pleasant versions of classic Christmas songs. This is a relaxed album, with a pleasing version of "We Three Kings of Orient Are" and a nice fingerpicking adaptation of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Fantasy." The music from the second album, Christmas With John Fahey, Vol. 2 includes several duets with guitarist Richard Ruskin, giving this music a fuller sound and offering a nice contrast to the first album. "Oh Holy Night" presents an abundance of textures, as light and airy as the season, but more resonant due to the continuous melody line. While the material from both albums is satisfying, the later album gathers more depth and presence by the addition of Ruskin's unique but complementary guitar work. The instrumentals on the second album are also more eclectic, as with the "Russian Christmas Overture" and the 12-minute "Christmas Fantasy, Pt. 2." On this tune, Fahey uses a more eccentric approach, creating the type of Christmas music a fan would expect from him. This instrumental contains more dissonance and improvising than the other material, but nonetheless retains a seasonal air. This is fine collection of holiday guitar music. ~ Ronnie Lankford, Jr., All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1968-11
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
John Fahey
Author / Creator
John Fahey
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Takoma
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Orquestas de Cuerdas- The End of a Tradition
produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- (Arhoolie Records, 1996), 1 hour 17 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- (Arhoolie Records, 1996), 1 hour 17 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
George Morrow, Chris Strachwitz, 1931-
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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Peter Lang: The Thing at the Nursery Room Window
performed by Peter Lang (Takoma, 2000), 51 mins, 15 page(s)
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performed by Peter Lang (Takoma, 2000), 51 mins, 15 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1978-09
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Peter Lang
Author / Creator
Peter Lang
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Takoma
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