Folk Music From South West France
Reviews
Decca
Reviewed 2008-03-21
Reviewed 2008-03-21
Oh those wacky French! This collection of instrumental folk dances as a quirky, decidedly old world flavor. Hurdy-gurdy, accordion, clarinet and fifes (oh, the fifes!). Sweet natured and warm in a “happy peasants on market day festival” kind of sound. Oh yeah, they dance on stilts. Check out:
1. Relaxed midtempo oom-pah-esque polka.
3. A bit of a hitch in the melody then a sweet round dance.
5. Happy midtempo song about Little Red Riding Hod.
6. A squeaky, happy, bright midtempo sound.
7. Warm, midtempo polka.
9. Relaxed accordion/hurdy-gurdy mix rather elegant, in a way.
10. Lively, warm stilt dance. Can’t even picture it.
11. Slightly upbeat w/a joyful air.
14. A toe-tapping midtempo round dance.
15. Fun and cheerful, upbeat and light.
17. Bright traditional folk polka w/nicely squeaky bits.
18. Relaxed & halting, bright, a warm & welcoming sound.
1. Relaxed midtempo oom-pah-esque polka.
3. A bit of a hitch in the melody then a sweet round dance.
5. Happy midtempo song about Little Red Riding Hod.
6. A squeaky, happy, bright midtempo sound.
7. Warm, midtempo polka.
9. Relaxed accordion/hurdy-gurdy mix rather elegant, in a way.
10. Lively, warm stilt dance. Can’t even picture it.
11. Slightly upbeat w/a joyful air.
14. A toe-tapping midtempo round dance.
15. Fun and cheerful, upbeat and light.
17. Bright traditional folk polka w/nicely squeaky bits.
18. Relaxed & halting, bright, a warm & welcoming sound.
Recent airplay
Polka De Houn
Mittens & Scarves — Oct 23, 2009
L'arroumic Et Lou Pinsan
At the Cafe Bohemian — May 20, 2008
Polka De Houn
At the Cafe Bohemian — May 13, 2008
A Lew Bouheyre
A Random Year in Musical History! — May 08, 2008
Chaperon Rouge, Polka De Houn
Peace at the Cafe Bohemian — May 06, 2008
Rondeau De Carnaval
At the Cafe Bohemian — Apr 29, 2008
Charting
2008-03-23 — 2008-05-25
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| May 25 | 1 |
| May 18 | 1 |
| May 11 | 3 |
| May 4 | 1 |
| Apr 27 | 2 |
| Apr 20 | 2 |
| Apr 13 | 2 |
| Apr 6 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Polka De Houn | ||
| 2. | Polka De Pissos | ||
| 3. | L'arroumic Et Lou Pinsan | ||
| 4. | Congot | ||
| 5. | Chaperon Rouge | ||
| 6. | Rondeau De Carnaval | ||
| 7. | Polka Piquee | ||
| 8. | Catherine Au Casaou | ||
| 9. | Scottish D'aurice | ||
| 10. | Roundeow Bareillat | ||
| 11. | A Lew Bouheyre | ||
| 12. | Sur La Theme Du Mariage | ||
| 13. | Rondeau De Garein | ||
| 14. | Arrebireteu | ||
| 15. | Cordoun Blu | ||
| 16. | Rondeau De St. Justin | ||
| 17. | Polka Dous Boulurs | ||
| 18. | Polka De L'adour |