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Subject: Christine Balfa Plays the Triangle From: Jack Campin Date: 27 Mar 12 - 08:01 PM Someone on TheSession spotted this. A 55-minute CD of solo triangle. http://valcourrecords.com/releases/christine-balfa-plays-the-triangle Video sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi0BNXmzRis |
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Subject: RE: Christine Balfa Plays the Triangle From: Dave Hanson Date: 28 Mar 12 - 03:21 AM Is this a joke ? Dave H |
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Subject: RE: Christine Balfa Plays the Triangle From: nickp Date: 28 Mar 12 - 04:00 AM Oh yes... must have one! *grin* From the website: At only $6 (plus shipping) a piece, it's the perfect gag gift or stocking stuffer for all of your friends and family who are Cajun music fans. Order your copy today for a gift that's sure to create quite a noise! At only $6 a piece you can finish all of your Christmas shopping on a budget (perfect for these rough economic times, eh?) with the ease and convenience of our online shop. |
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Subject: RE: Christine Balfa Plays the Triangle From: Will Fly Date: 28 Mar 12 - 04:24 AM What a great idea. If you want to do some multi-tracking and need an authentic Cajun triangle as as part of the mix... |
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Subject: RE: Christine Balfa Plays the Triangle From: Dead Horse Date: 28 Mar 12 - 06:32 AM About time the teefer was accorded its rightful place in Cajun Culture. I have produced sheet music for a number of waltz and two-step numbers which is available for purchase. Below is a sample: Waltz. Ting-a-ting ting, Ting-a-ting ting. Ting-a-ting ting, Ting-a-ting ting. etc. Two-step. Ting-a Ting-a, Ting-a Ting-a, Ting-a Ting-a, Ting-a Ting-a, Ting-a Ting-a, Ting-a Ting-a, Ting-a Ting-a, Ting-a Ting-a, etc. I accept cheques or Paypal. |
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Subject: RE: Christine Balfa Plays the Triangle From: GUEST Date: 28 Mar 12 - 06:42 AM Dead Horse - can you supply your music in abc format please ? |
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Subject: RE: Christine Balfa Plays the Triangle From: Dave Hanson Date: 28 Mar 12 - 06:45 AM Or in tablature. Dave H |
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Subject: RE: Christine Balfa Plays the Triangle From: GUEST,Chris B (Born Again Scouser) Date: 28 Mar 12 - 06:49 AM I bet I know people who've bought this! To be fair, though, it's no dafter than buying a CD about bodhran playing or DADGAD guitar accompaniment. Like any supposedly 'simple' instrumental skill, cajun triangle is easy to do badly and hard to do well. The best player I ever heard was my old colleague in Ti-Fer Cajun Band, Clare Gilliam. Always enjoyed playing with her and it never felt like hard work but there was a fair bit of work involved. Though I suppose the other possiblility is that the CIA have commissioned this as some sort of interrogation aid. 'Come on, Mustafa. Tell us where the Semtex is or it's another two-step for you!' |
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Subject: RE: Christine Balfa Plays the Triangle From: Dead Horse Date: 28 Mar 12 - 06:52 AM For a serious instructional video see here The two-step can be varied to give real expression when playing, and should inspire or reflect the band/dancers in much the same way as the rhythm guitar or drums. The triangle, or teefer to give it its proper name, is similar to the bodhran, in as much as any damn fool can pick one up and hit it, but very few can play it well. |
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Subject: RE: Christine Balfa Plays the Triangle From: GUEST,leeneia Date: 28 Mar 12 - 02:14 PM Interesting! I have played a triangle, but I never knew about changing the tone the sound by grasping it. Thanks for the link. |
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Subject: RE: Christine Balfa Plays the Triangle From: GUEST,testpattern Date: 29 Mar 12 - 03:23 AM You know, it actually is a fairly hypnotic experience, listening to it for an extended period. And hell, there is nothing wrong with supporting Valcour. Great label. |
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