Hi again Scott wow - there's definitely some interest here as colleagues think this might be something that could really attract visitors into the city and...
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Eaton Mike
mike_from_so...
Nov 1, 2006 2:14 pm
Just had a look at this site - One correction: his alto model is still current. Which is good news, since it is an excellent model Mike ... From: Scott...
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JULIE BARKER
julie909295
Nov 1, 2006 2:58 pm
Hello Scott Some time ago I did the Lancaster Georgian festival. It was well organised with no expense spared. I think the chap to talk to is David Wright. ...
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Scott Marshall
the.maud
Nov 1, 2006 3:36 pm
Theres a great new pic of John in the Photo's page, under forum members, nice canal boat John :-) Is that the Gurdy that could have gone to Brian Eno?!...
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scott marshall
the.maud
Nov 1, 2006 3:40 pm
I have a meeting in the pub with David very soon! JULIE BARKER <drohne@...> wrote: Hello Scott Some time ago I did the Lancaster Georgian...
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Scott Marshall
the.maud
Nov 1, 2006 4:27 pm
Let's hear from those that went...was it fantastic?...
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Scott Marshall
the.maud
Nov 1, 2006 4:32 pm
Anyone fancy helping to put one together? It has been suggested that a gurdy calender along the lines of the W.I. nude one would be alot of fun!...
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Scott Marshall
the.maud
Nov 1, 2006 4:40 pm
Sorry I meant Calendar!...
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Geoff Turner
gyldageoff
Nov 1, 2006 4:42 pm
... a ... Have you seen some of the people who play gurdies??? The only saving grace is the position that the gurdy normally rests in....
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Graham Whyte
colsonamirec...
Nov 1, 2006 4:50 pm
OTW did it just like that (in 2000 I think) Lots of very well known HG players were exposed Graham (count me out) ... From: HurdyGurdyForum@... ...
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eddwudd
Nov 1, 2006 5:08 pm
... Ooops... typo on my part! I meant the Pico and Canto (basic and mid range) models had been discontinued. Yep, the Alto is a magnificent piece of kit - and...
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Dave Holland
davebiffuk
Nov 1, 2006 5:21 pm
... It's been done! :-) Look at http://www.hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/hg_arch_0011.htm and search for "calendar";. I have one at home somewhere. (not to say it...
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Charles
elvencraftuk
Nov 1, 2006 5:56 pm
Duuuuuuuuuuuuuudes !!!!! I've just posted a picture of my new gurdy, it was made by Mike Gilpin, ( take a bow Mike :-) and is made from European walnut, ...
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Judith Lindenau
judithlindenau
Nov 1, 2006 7:14 pm
I still have my copy of the calendar. It was all-male, however: it's tough to do a good female cover-up with a gurdy, I would guess..... But even if...
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john276373
Nov 1, 2006 7:49 pm
Hi Scott, Yes this is indeed the gurdy that could have changed the history of ambient music! What have I deprived the world of experimental music of?? Perhaps...
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David Bawden
davidb330
Nov 1, 2006 8:53 pm
This has already been done a few years ago I think at the Over the Water Festival in the States. All male, all nude, tastefully posed with their instruments...
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Graham Whyte
colsonamirec...
Nov 1, 2006 9:43 pm
Where is the pic ???? I can't find it Graham ... From: HurdyGurdyForum@... [mailto:HurdyGurdyForum@...]On Behalf Of Charles Sent:...
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Matthew Williams
mattwill75
Nov 1, 2006 10:08 pm
I've always been fascinated at the apparent polarisation between (A) musicians who play by ear (and are poor sight-readers) and (B) those who seem to be able...
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Scott Marshall
the.maud
Nov 1, 2006 10:19 pm
No, not a Calendar follow up...but saw these on the net...if you have banjo tuners on your gurdy and hate the plastic knobs have a look at these. ...
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scott marshall
the.maud
Nov 1, 2006 10:25 pm
Matt, feel free to start a poll :-) I am still sorry about the East Anglia thing...I should have known better, especially as my sister lives there! Matthew...
Thankyou for your advice Richard. Much appreaciated as it made me feel lots better. Do you (or anyone reading this post) know of anyone in the Milton Keynes...
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scott marshall
the.maud
Nov 2, 2006 12:52 am
Michael Muskett!! steviecharlieknight <steviecharlieknight@...> wrote: Thankyou for your advice Richard. Much appreaciated as it made me feel lots...
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JULIE BARKER
julie909295
Nov 2, 2006 10:22 am
I have also noticed this "A+B" polarisation, it is very common in UK workshops; however, when I have been at workshops, or rather stages [courses] in France...
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Graham Whyte
colsonamirec...
Nov 2, 2006 11:03 am
Gilles does dots very seriously Patrick very little if at all For OTW, Gilles' material is published as dots and mp3 weeks in advance Its always at least 2...
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Paul Sherwood
paul_sherwood2
Nov 2, 2006 12:05 pm
At the Bath workshop Gilles concentrated initially on the trompette, explaining and demonstrating the difference between a closed and open hand, and playing...
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scott marshall
the.maud
Nov 2, 2006 12:39 pm
It has been mentioned that the gurdy calendar whould sell alot of copies if Anne-Lise Foy participated :-) Be great to see you soon Paul, need more lessons. ...
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Graham Whyte
colsonamirec...
Nov 2, 2006 1:40 pm
I have posted the dots for both the tunes Gilles used at Bath You will find them in "Files" Bouree du Plaix Three part setting by Gilles The second voice is...
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scott marshall
the.maud
Nov 2, 2006 2:26 pm
Graham, I was intrigued by your three chanter instrument....whats the set up? G G octave and a D? how do you find it in practice? Graham Whyte...
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Mark J Hewitt
elmagnamim
Nov 2, 2006 2:53 pm
Graham, What marvelous artistic intuition you have - I did not even see you there ... Mark ... Graham, What marvelous artistic intuition you have - I did not...
