Tunes of Curly Nature, by Cole and Van Dijk

Tunes of Curly Nature

by Cole and Van Dijk

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1.	Monster 03:45	info	buy track
2.	Mr. Preston's Hornpipe 02:02	info	buy track
3.	The Little Fair Child / The Game They Played in Erin Go Bragh 05:24	info	buy track
4.	Box of Squares 02:46	info	buy track
5.	Dora 05:04	info	buy track
6.	Bouree / Seven Folds of Linen / Bengullion 07:54	info	buy track
7.	La Ronde des Milloraines / The Idiot Sweetheart 05:10	info	buy track
8.	SeeSaw 02:43	info	buy track
9.	Amity Point 03:47	info	buy track
10.	Pademelon 03:50	info	buy track
11.	Southbound 02:41	info	buy track

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After Crows Three and Excentrique (as 'The Charlie Moorland Trio"), the trio of Cole, Kirkpatrick and Van Dijk took what was to become a very extended break. This allowed Jan and Jevan to pursue and develop their interest in purely instrumental traditional folk forms.

Originally released in 2003, Tunes of Curly Nature, was the first of two albums that showcased Cole and Van Dijk's innate musicality and almost telepathic musical empathy. The material ranges from traditional dance music from England, Ireland and France through to original pieces by both players. The majority of the traditional tunes were sourced from a couple of books, Irish from O'Neill's and English from Offord's John of the Greeny Cheshire Way. While the French tunes were learnt from local (small) piper David Jacobs.

While this is essentially a "snapshot" album - no studio trickery, layering or overdubs, the odd guest does make an appearance - three tracks are graced by guest players. Piet Van Dijk ('Cello), Ron Fleming (Diddling) and Jasper Blues (Trumpet) add sparse ornamentation to their respective pieces. But all in all, "Tunes.." is just Jan and Jevan as they would appear live on stage. Or in their lounge room.

credits

released December 14, 2019

Jevan Cole - Guitar
Jan Van Dijk - Fiddle

With:

Piet van Dijk - 'Cello
Jasper Blues - Trumpet
Ron Fleming - -Diddlin'

Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Seamus Kirkpatrick at IMS Studios, Brisbane, Qld, June-October 2003.

Cover Art and Design by Jan Van Dijk

Photography by Meisha Krogh

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