FINALLY - More 2004 NE Gathering Pics and Vids

Whistle
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Hi Folks,

Sorry it has taken me so long to post these. Going through tough times.

The Gathering was a wonderful success. Everyone seemed to have a relaxing time. And all those whistles!

It was a pleasure organizing the event and if no one else wants the job, I’d like to volunteer for the next one. I have some ideas for bigger and better. Anyone interested in a regional or even national gathering? Would all depend on numbers of people interested. We can do big or the dozen or so this past time is fine with me.

I apologize for the shortness of the mpegs. While I made sure the batteries were charged, I didn’t bring enough floppys. (Older Mavica)

You can find the photos and videos at the following page address:

http://www.CommunityLinks.us/2004chiffers.htm

Thank you to all that attended. I enjoyed meeting ALL of you!

Sorry Bloomfield for blowing your cover. You shouldn’t have told me I tongue too much. That’s why Americans sugar coat things. :laughing:

Mike

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Gunther tells me that he asked in a friendly way whether you had ever considered tonguing a little less. Go ahead, call him a liar.

And I don’t mind at all if people think that’s Bloomfield in the pictures. I’d love to be that young and hairy again.

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Nice stuff Mike. Yes, this was a great afternoon. Too bad Bloomfield couldnt make it though (as well as Tyghress et al).
Next time (and there WILL be a next time) we gotta see about begging, borrowing or stealing a digital video recorder for some longer movie clips.

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Thanks for all the work Slowair! It’s cool to be able see the mysterious avatars in action.

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Hi Mike:
Thanks again for the great job in conceiving and making this event. Great pictures says the guy in the orange shirt.
I was really sorry I had to leave so early, wished I could have stayed til the very end. So many whistles, a hundred and fifty I’d say altogether. But I had to get back to the Coasta Maine via NH’s Lakes Region.
Did you see my First Post: " RamblDoc Finally Speaks " ??
Here’s another first: This is my first " Post A Reply" on this wonderfull web-site.
I’m thinking a good New Topic would be: “Whistle Discoveries at the N.E. Whistle Gathering”
What do you think ?? I would certainly mention your Sindt B-flat, a real eye opener for me. I can think of others,too.
I enjoyed your playing, envious of your steady breath capacity/control and diaphram vibrato. Good fundamentals and rhythm, too. Nice work on The Rose Tree. Keep it up.
Regards to Nancy, ever the good listener.

      • Lloyd
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Great stuff! Looks like everyone had a good time.

What is the tune from the vid of Bloomfield and Dunn?

I recognize it but can’t quite put a name on it.

LEE

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That would be the B-part of Earl’s Chair.

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Where they both playing the same tune? :confused:

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Cool. It’s really nice to put faces/avatars together with names. Even Gunther’s. :stuck_out_tongue:

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wow these dudes can really play, i thought they were all just bluffing..

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Thanks Bloom. You guys sound great, wish we had a little more…

(hint, hint)

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Darn, gotta get hubby to fix my computer up so I can view an MPEG…

Walt looks a little nauseous in that one photo, I wonder why? :laughing:

Robin

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Seriously: What a pleasure to see and hear those!

Dale

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Are you sure? It doesn’t sound like the second part of Earl’s Chair I know, it’s sounds like another well known reel I don’t play yet, so wouldnt know the name.

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Argh. I think you’re right. I wasn’t there, so I am just going on the short clip (Gunther is very bad with tune names). But I’ve wracked my old brain, and now I know.

It’s the B part of Humors of Lissadell. Nice one, btw.

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Thanks for the title, I’ll add it to my list (“tunes to learn before I die” list), great, fun session tune for sure.