Northumberland Rant
Various Artists - Folk
English
Smithsonian Folkways
Released: 2000
Catalogue Number: SFWCD40473
Barcode: 0093074047323
Brilliant instrumentals by master traditional musicians from England's northeasternmost county, featuring the sweet distinctive sound of the Northumbrian smallpipes, along with fiddle, accordion, and other instruments. A mix of field, studio, and archival recordings made between 1954 and 1998, Northumberland Rant includes never-before-issued performances by the legendary piper Billy Pigg as well as some of Northumberland's favorite musicians—Jack Armstrong, Willie Taylor, the High Level Ranters, Joe Hutton, Anthony Robb, Kathryn Tickell, Pauline Cato, Chris Ormston, Will Atkinson, and others.
1) Archie's Fancy/Holey Ha'penny - Billy Pigg -
2) Keening In The Wind/Alston Flower Show - Chris Ormston -
3) La Russe/The Windshield's Hornpipe/Jane's Fancy/Da Road To Houll - The High Level Ranters -
4) Rothbury Hills/Whittingham Green Lane/The Cott/Border Fray - Jack Armstrong -
5) Murray River Jig/Roland And Cynthia Taylor/Alistair J. Slim - Willie Taylor -
6) I Saw My Love Come Passing By Me - Anthony Robb -
7) Dance De Chez Nous/Aunt Mary's Condition/Neil Taylor's Jig - Willie Taylor/Will Atkinson -
8) The Lady's Well Random/The Chiff - Pauline Cato -
9) Dargai - Anthony Robb -
10) Skye Crofters - Billy Pigg -
11) Torryburn Lasses/The Wandering Tinker/Marry Me Now/Mrs. Wedderburn/Randy Wives Of Greenlaw - Wayne R -
12) Speed The Plough - Joe Hutton -
13) There's Nae Guid Luck About The House/High Level Hornpipe - Billy Pigg -
14) Robertson's Reel/The Grand Chain - Willie Taylor -
15) Jock Of Hazeldean/Gentle Maiden - Colin Ross -
16) The Pearl Wedding/Nancy Taylor's Reel - Willie Taylor -
17) Lament For The Dickson - Anthony Robb -
18) Keel Row/Durham Rangers/Greencastle/Heysleyside Reel/Yankee Doodle - Jack Armstrong And The Barnstor -
19) Miss Hannah Ormston/Katie Elliot's Jig - Chris Ormston -
20) Mr. Nelson's Birthday Waltz - Karthryn Tickell -
21. Border Spirit - Billy Pigg -
Brilliant instrumentals by master traditional musicians from England's northeasternmost county, featuring the sweet distinctive sound of the Northumbrian smallpipes, along with fiddle, accordion, and other instruments. A mix of field, studio, and archival recordings made between 1954 and 1998, Northumberland Rant includes never-before-issued performances by the legendary piper Billy Pigg as well as some of Northumberland's favorite musicians—Jack Armstrong, Willie Taylor, the High Level Ranters, Joe Hutton, Anthony Robb, Kathryn Tickell, Pauline Cato, Chris Ormston, Will Atkinson, and others.
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