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| Image | Title | Item Description |
|---|---|---|
 JSS0694 |
The Iron Man | The first tune in this example of some of Skinner's occasional sheet music, not part of a series. Both tunes were published in earlier collections, but the handsome cover could well have attracted new purchasers. The music was published sometime from 1923 onwards, since that was the year he moved to... |
 JSS0695 |
The Bungalow | The second tune in this example of some of Skinner's occasional sheet music, not part of a series. Both tunes were published in earlier collections, but the handsome cover could well have attracted new purchasers. The music was published sometime from 1923 onwards, since that was the year he moved to... |
 JSS0696 |
The Laird o' Bemersyde | The first tune in Skinner's Cairngorm series (No. 4) of sheet music, 1922. The tunes published were a mixture of new and old compositions, but mostly old. Compare this version with the handwritten 'Chief of Bemersyde' (JSS0356). Click on the audio link to hear Skinner playing this melody. |
 JSS0697 |
The Laird o' Thrums, page 1 of 2 | The cover of Skinner's Monikie Series (No. 3). The cottage in the photograph is the birthplace of J. M. Barrie, who wrote 'A Window in Thrums' [Kirriemuir, Angus], and 'Peter Pan'. Click on the audio link to hear Skinner playing this reel. |
 JSS0698 |
The Laird o' Thrums, page 2 of 2 | The first tune in Skinner's Monikie Series (No. 3). The 'Laird o' Thrums' was not J. M. Barrie (who wrote 'Peter Pan'), born in the cottage shown on the cover. It was Skinner's friend 'Alex. McPherson of Kirriemuir' [Angus], the dedicatee. |
 JSS0699 |
The Gay Gordons | The second tune in Skinner's Monikie Series (No. 3). The Gay Gordons is a Scottish Country Dance, but the title refers to the British Army regiment, raised by the Duke of Gordon. Click on the audio link to hear Skinner playing this march. |
 JSS0700 |
The Zeppelin | The third tune in Skinner's Monikie Series (No. 3). This tune was not published in any of Skinner's major collections. His note below the music makes it clear that it was written during the Great War (1914-18): '* The Audience clap their hands in imitation of the Allied Shots bringing down the Monster.'... |
 JSS0701 |
Loch Lomond, title page | The title page for Skinner's arrangement of Loch Lomond. He interspersed the melody with arrangements of other melodies to create a tone poem. He recorded versions of this more than once. Click on the audio link below to hear a version recorded in 1922. |
 JSS0702 |
Loch Lomond, page 1 of 2 | This publication is for solo violin and lacks the normal piano accompaniment. He contrasts a mournful introduction with the well known 'Bonnie, Bonnie Banks' followed by a lively slip jig. Skinner arranged this overture (continued at JSS0703) at a time when nationalism was popular throughout Europe.... |
 JSS0703 |
Loch Lomond, page 2 of 2 | Skinner arranged this overture (a continuation of JSS0702) at a time when nationalism was popular throughout Europe. He contrasts the lively jig of the previous section with a slow, minor melody. The overture builds in intensity to the end. Click on the audio link to listen to Skinner playing his overture. |
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