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Recordings of English Country
Dances
by “Bare Necessities” with Jacqueline
Schwab, piano.
Recordings of English Country
Dances
by “Bare Necessities” with Jacqueline
Schwab, piano.
Played by Jacqueline Schwab (piano),
Earl Gaddis and
Mary Lea (violin and viola), and Peter
Barnes (flute and whistles).
| Bare Necessities is a Boston-based quartet
known internationally for its unique presentation of English country dance
music. The quartet, composed of Earl Gaddis and Mary Lea (violin and viola),
Peter Barnes (flute and whistles), and Jacqueline Schwab (piano) has been
playing weekly country dances since 1978, performing music primarily from
the 17th and 18th centuries. They have toured in England as a band and
have played for concerts, festivals, workshops, balls and dance camps throughout
the United States and Canada over the years. In the course of concertizing
and dance playing, they have become increasingly free in their improvisatory
explorations of these beautiful melodies. The resulting sound is that of
both chamber and folk music, yet extraordinarily inventive and playful
with its interweaving of harmonies and countermelodies.
The instructions for many of these dances are
contained in The Playford Ball.
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“. . . liberal sweeps of improvisation which gives them a sound unlike any other on either side of the Atlantic.” (Andy Nagy, The Boston Globe)
“ . . . it's obvious that the lifeblood of the group is improvisation - the four instruments weaving spontaneously in and out and around the basic tunes and sparking off each other.” (Folk Roots Magazine)
CONTENTS:
Vol. 1 Favorites of the Boston
Centre
Jack's Maggot, Sun Assembly, The Old Mill,
The Female Saylor, John Tallis' Canon, Sally in Our Alley, Long Live London,
Round About Our Coal Fire, The Introduction, Hudson Barn, Bury Fair, Quite
Carr-ied Away, Easter Morn
Vol. 2 More Favorites
of the Boston Centre
Lilliburlero, Up With Aily, Bonny Cuckoo,
Trip to Paris, Punchbowl, Kelsterne Gardens, Dublin Bay, Fair and Softly,
From Aberdeen, Wibsey Roundabout, Elverton Grove, Bellamira, Prince William,
Smithy Hill
Vol. 3 Simple Pleasures
The Ragg, The Dressed Ship, Farewell Marian,
The Spaniard, Christina, Auretti's Dutch Skipper, Draper's Garden, The
Physical Snob, Freeford Gardens, I Care Not For These Ladies, Lovely Nancy,
Jacob Hall's Jig, Handel With Care, Yellow Stockings, Hole in the Wall
Vol. 4 Modern Treasures
Ashford Anniversary, All Saints' Day, A New
Beginning, Fenterlarick, Shandy Hall, O Susato, Helena, Astoria Lass, In
the Bleak Midwinter, Pat's Tradition, Another Nancy's Fancy, Winter Solstice,
Michael and All Angels, The Homecoming
Vol. 5 At Home
The Astonished Archaeologist, Argeers, Broom,
the Bonny Bonny Broom, Chelsea Reach, Epping Forest, Fain I Would, Gigue
for Genny, Hunsdon House, Hyde Park, The Installation, Jovial Beggars,
Leah's Waltz, Love and a Bottle, Lull Me Beyond Thee, Merry Andrew (I)
- lively version (East Coast tempo), Merry Andrew (II) - stately version
(slow West Coast tempo), Merry, Merry Milkmaids, Mrs. Pomeroy's Pavane,
Once A Night, Oxford Circus, Randolph Farewell, Shrewsbury Lasses, Sir
Watkin's Jig
Vol. 6 At The Ball
Amarillis, Anna Maria, Bar a Bar, Corelli's
Maggot, King of Poland, Leather Lake House, Mount Hills, Mulberry Garden,
Never Love Thee More, Northdown Waltz, Prince George's Birthday, Pursuit,
Red House, Sadler's Wells, Young Widow
Vol. 7 By Request
Jaque Latin, Red and All Red, Dover Pier, Gypsy Round, Albany Assembly, In the Fields of Frost and Snow, When Laura Smiles, Perpetual Motion, Cupid’s Garden, Midnight Ramble, Gigue for Genny, The Collier’s Daughter, Ramsgate Assembly, Ore Boggy, Mrs. Savage’s Whim
Vol. 8 By Choice
This time, the band got to pick some of their favorite pieces!
The Haymakers, Easter Tuesday, Rafe's Waltz, Softly Good Tummas, Bonny Gray-Ey'd Morn, Nightcap, Muriel's Measure, Angels Unawares, The Princess, Cockle Shells, Turning of the Year, Beggar Boy, Rufty Tufty
Vol. 9 Strong Roots
This recording includes dances "suitable for intermediate dancers:" The Hop Ground, Braes of Dornoch, Huntington's Maggot, Rakes of Rochester, Scotch Cap, Sion House, Apley House, Mr. Isaac's Maggot, Heartsease, Old Wife Behind the Fire, Spanish Jigg, Portabella, Well Done Jack, Row Well, Ye Mariners.
Vol. 10 New Shoots.
The recording, entitled "New Shoots" contains tunes for recent American compositions." Impropriety, Six for the Six Proud Walkers, Familiar Quotations, Trip to Town-O, Lady Williams's Delight, Companions, Beach Spring, Key to the Cellar, Devil's Maggot. Dunsmuir Waltz, Puck's Deceit, Safe Haven, Laura's Waltz
Vol. 11 A New English Ball
The recording, entitled "A New English Ball" contains tunes for Modern English Dances." Mr. Ganiford's Maggot. Koepoort Galliard. Delia (or the Amorous Goddess). Stepping Stones. Up On a Lofty Mountain. Dear Papa and Dear Mama. Fast Packet. Amy. Josephine. White Wheat. Mr. Ganiford's Delight. The Betrayed Lover. Turn of the Tide. Pride of Newcastle.
Vol. 11 A Playford Ball
The recording, entitled "A Playford Ball" contains tunes for Historical Dances from England." The Boatman. The Round. Shepherd's Holiday. Mr. Beveridge's Maggot. Orleans Baffled. Queen's Jig. Jenny Pluck Pears. Mad Robin. Hey Boys Up Go We. Hit and Miss. Indian Queen. Duke of Kent's Waltz. Dargason. Childgrove. Chestnut. Geud Man of Ballangigh.
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