In a previous post, I began to put together a list of the best music I found while researching Pierre Cruzatte and Lewis & Clark. Here’s most of the rest of that list, starting with what’s available through iTunes (because I just learned that you can publish iMixes, so I have to give it a try):
- Old Native and Metis Fiddling in Western Manitoba
If there’s one indispensable recording on the list, this is it. Willie Mousseau’s Quadrille Set. I stole, as best I could, my version of “Haste to the Wedding” from this cut.
“Canajun, Eh: A Collection of Canadian Dialects For Actors.”
I lied. I also found this recording indispensable. One track in particular, a native French speaker from Newfoundland (sample), spoke with the accent on which I modeled Cruzatte’s. You can purchase the recording at TheatreBooks. I also found a copy at Samuel French on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood
- Plains Chippewa/Metis Music From Turtle Mountain. Click on “Red River Jig,” the source for my version. The recording appears here as well as in the iMix because I couldn’t figure out how to get iTunes to play the right track.
- Paddy Lay Back from the wonderful Steady as She Goes.
- Lewis and Clark — The Trail Band. Click on “Up the Missouri,” my favorite contemporary Lewis & Clark song.
- C’est l’aviron from Hearts of Gold by William Pint & Felicia Dale. Lyrics here.
- Medicine Fiddle — anyone who loves (or even just likes) the fiddle MUST see this. The store doesn’t appear to work, so you may need to call. It’ll be worth it. From the video: Fred Allery’s “Flowers of Edinburgh” and his “Red River Jig.”
You can find some other resources at Pierre Cruzatte: Recordings.
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