"little old cabin in the lane" by Fiddlin' John Carson Apex(:
The first country song recorded and released was 'Arkansas Traveler' and 'Turkey in the Straw' by Fiddlers Henry Gilliland and A.C. Song was recorded on June 30,1922 for Victor Records, and released in April 1923.
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Classical Music is generally seen as the oldest genre of western music in history. It spans from about 1100 AD to present day neo-classiclism. It is impossible to truly define but once heard, it is very easy to discern. It uses traditional instrumentations (mostly string heavy but with liberal brass usage). Some famous classical composers would be J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy. Country is a relatively new form of music originating mostly from the southern United States. It uses many folk themes and comprises of the iconic instruments: guitar, banjo and fiddle. Music of this sort is associated with the south and/or the lonesome farmer sitting on his porch with a bead of grain hanging from his mouth while he plays his tunes. It has an element of 'swing' to it. The most well known contemporary country artist would most likely be Taylor Swift (though she is more pop than country).
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra is the leading, and internationally best-known, example of Scottish traditional music orchestras. In performance its 80 players comprise around 50 to 60 fiddles (violins) plus 'cellos, double basses, accordions, flutes, piano, percussion and pipes. Fiddle Orchestras are active in many communities in Scotland, and in other parts of the world where Scottish culture and heritage are popular. The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra was founded in 1980 by its Director of Music and inspiration, John Mason MBE. It is a voluntary organisation, and registered charity, which performs to the highest standards, and is widely known internationally through its recordings which are sold worldwide. More information, including its history, personnel, recordings and concert dates, is available on its website at www.sfo.org.uk, and on its Facebook page.
Inspired by the music of 18th century Appalachian America, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, and English balladeers magnificently preserved their musical legacy by updating classic fiddle-accompanied songs and reels. A most endearing feature of this sub-genre of country music is their allowing each (or small groups) of the instruments to take the lead, improvising around the melody while the rest "tries to keep up" the accompaniment; often in rapid time with complex chord changes while displaying instrumental dexterity. Try that! Many observers readily agree that "it's a hoot".
Fiddlin' John Carson was born in 1868.
Fiddlin' Doc Roberts was born in 1897.
Fiddlin' Doc Roberts died in 1978.
Fiddlin' Joe Martin died in 1975.
Fiddlin' Joe Martin was born in 1900.
Fiddlin' Arthur Smith died in 1971.
Fiddlin' Arthur Smith was born in 1898.
Fiddlin' John Carson died in 1949.
Redneck Fiddlin' Man was created on 2002-07-23.
Fiddlin' Around - 1962 was released on: USA: December 1962
Fiddlin' Around - 1925 was released on: USA: 15 June 1925
The Cross-Eyed Fiddlin' Yak - 2004 was released on: USA: 25 December 2004