Sound Recording, West Yorkshire
Description
John Curtin, recorded in his home in the Armley area of Leeds. Talks about the Second Folk Revival; Topic Records, 1950s; the BBC and A. L. Lloyd and Alan Lomax; nineteenth century song collectors; living museum versus contemporary revival; inclusive approach of the Revival (incorporating modern influences); electric folk/folk rock distinctions - Pentangle, Fairport Convention; functions of folk clubs; singing style, tunes, playing style (to make something sound traditional); repertoire, presentation, gesture, audience (passive/active) mood. [Tr. 2] Learning new songs - text/tune considerations; practicing; recitations [recites 'Tom O'Shanter' - parody of (part)]; repertoire; sings 'The Recruited Collier', 'Lancashire Lads'and 'First and Fairest'. [Tr. 1] 6 of 13.
Metadata
| Identifier | ywwtnty1 |
| IRN | 414119 |
| Class Mark | LAVC/SRE/A069 |
| Level | Item |
| Type of Record | Archives - ISAD(G) |
| Peristent Link | http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/ywwtnty1 |
| Collection(s) | Leeds Archive of Vernacular Culture |
| Category | Archive |
| Parent Record | Audiotape Sound Recordings |
| Creator(s) | Bergal, Nancy Ann |
| Date | 24 January 1980 |
| Size and Medium | 1 audiocassette., Duration: 84' 17". |