The Water Vole Rag

Komrade K

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A bit of a contrast to the last posting, here's something that's not at all plaintive - an uptempo swingy fiddle tune I made up a month or two ago. It's inspired in equal parts by the western swing of Johnny Gimble and the incidental music for chase scenes from the 70s' TV comedy 'The Goodies'.

Actually I'd really love to have a go at doing this with a guitarist who can play ragtime/swing (and an upright bass player would be cool too...) If you fit the bill (or know someone who does) please let me know.

© 2006 Martyn Kember-Smith

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Uploaded: Dec 14, 2006 - 05:37:13 PM
Last Updated: Jan 10, 2007 - 02:55:42 PM Last Played: Jun 15, 2013 - 04:51:05 PM

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cjhoose	cjhoose said 2379 days ago (December 14th, 2006)
	Fun fun fun! :D This is such a pleasure to listen to. Lovely energy - going to take this to work and it'll make everyone start to dance! Check out my latest song called Vapor

Rebsie

Rebsie said 2379 days ago (December 14th, 2006)

I hope you're well proud of yourself
It's a delightful tune and a strike against the erroneous nomenclature of small swimming mammals.

There's such a joy and frivolity in your playing and I think when Dom at MJUK described you as more versatile than a J-cloth he wasn't kidding. It's quite unlike anything else I've heard but it's still distinctively you and you still put in your signature twiddly bits.

Just bloody wonderful.

I forgot to mention the other day that I love the title. But anyway, I love the title.

Rebsie

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MissChaos	MissChaos said 2378 days ago (December 14th, 2006)
	funky fiddlin', friend Okay, how are you recording this? Does your fiddle have a pick-up? Such great energy and pizzazz (I think that's the first time I've ever typed that word!). And how refreshing to hear some of my very favorite acoustic sound here at MacJams. Much respect, fellow fiddler. Check out my latest song called Little Perfect*

Komrade K

Komrade K said 2376 days ago (December 17th, 2006)

Thanks Missus
I actually used a microphone (called a Read Fiddle Pro Mic which I found recommended on a fiddlers' website) and it's used by a number of players I admire. It clips into the C bout and picks up only localised sound (i.e. I can record acoustic fiddle whilst there's hoards of kiddies running riot in the house). Still not certain that I'm getting the best from it but it's great to use and works well live.

Are dusting down your fiddle for us?

KK

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caroline	caroline said 2372 days ago (December 21st, 2006)
	i can't help it... .... i keep hearing 'oh you beautiful doll, you great big beautiful doll'!!! a great big beautiful tune - ty kk - xxoxxo Check out my latest song called i'm a reunion maid MJRF 2010

ktb	ktb said 2372 days ago (December 21st, 2006)
	swingin Man you can play! I hope someone with similar chops hooks up to this. Its great as a stand alone piece, but as you mentioned I can envision some ragtimin accompainment with upright bass or guitar. really clean recording bravo! Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Komrade K	Komrade K said 2371 days ago (December 22nd, 2006)
	Swungen! Many thanx KTB - it would be grand to find some muso's who'd like to have a crack at it. I play guitar a bit but wouldn't be able to manage a proper swing accompaniment (perhaps I should work on it...) KK --- Latest track: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/27155"> The Water Vole Rag </a> Check out my latest song called Urra Moor/The Leckie/Reel CJ/Willafjord

Rebsie	Rebsie said 2371 days ago (December 22nd, 2006)
	Yeah, go on! Surprise yourself. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

onesweetworld	onesweetworld said 2343 days ago (January 19th, 2007)
	gasp! That's all your isn't it??? Wow!! You're amazing!! How do you do that?! Check out my latest song called Let It Go

Komrade K

Komrade K said 2338 days ago (January 24th, 2007)

It's all me
...and done in one take. Actually I usually play it faster but I slowed it down to make it more digestible (and I worry that I usually play too fast anyways).

Many thanks for listening - this track seems to have been 'one that got away'!

KK

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VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 2330 days ago (February 1st, 2007)
	Straight out of east Kentucky Western swing, country, bluegrass, it has a bit of all of that. Excellent playing and a fine composition. And such an opportunity for other people to put some layers underneath it! Here, let me download this..... Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

Komrade K	Komrade K said 2327 days ago (February 4th, 2007)
	I'd love some layers... ...underneath this, hell I'd even rework the track to fit... Glad you listened and appreciated the track and its provenance. KK --- Latest track: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/27907"> In Echo of Emptiness (Mystified w/Komrade K) </a> Check out my latest song called Urra Moor/The Leckie/Reel CJ/Willafjord

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