On Feb 3, 2010, at 5:42 PM, Tom Hinds wrote:
I'm looking for CDs that could be used for a
contra dance class. The music should be at a moderate tempo, have long cuts (7 times or
more), have good phrasing and a good beat. Any suggestions?
The recently released 2 CD set by Wild Asparagus (Live at the Guiding Star Grange) should
work. The lengths and tempos are what you are looking for...
http://www.wildasparagus.com/live.html
• Coral Riff (Pete Sutherland, Epact Music, BMI) - 6:24
• The Virginia / Galtee Ranger/Liam O'Flynn's - 7:59
• Boune Hunt - 6:03
• Mahana Bay (David Cantieni, Dig Dig Music, BMI) / Black Rogue The Rookery - 9:09
• On the Danforth (Keith Murphy, Black Isle Music, BMI) - 6:16
• Speed the Plow / Enjoy Yourself (Carl Sigman & Herb Magidson) - 5:54
• Crested Hen (Les Poules Huppees) (Gilles Chabenat) - 3:07
• Simple Tune (David Cantieni, Dig Dig Music, BMI) / March of Poetry (Keith Murphy, Black
Isle Music, BMI) - 7:11
• Six Feet Under (Becky Tracy) / Man of the House - 7:06
• Arigna Coal Miner / Bubbling Wine (Paddy O'Brien) / Dinny O'Brien's (Paddy
O'Brien) - 7:49
• Farewell to the Taliban (Keith Murphy, Black Isle Music, BMI) - 6:49
• Cold Lampin' (David Cantieni, Dig Dig Music, BMI) - 5:31
• Pakalolo (David Cantieni, Dig Dig Music, BMI) / Tournemine (Gilles Le Bigot) / The
Northwest Reel (Keith Murphy, Black Isle Music, BMI) - 9:45
• Maggie - 5:41
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Clark Baker, Belmont, MA
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