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| Image | Title | Item Description |
|---|---|---|
 JSS0857 |
The Bonnie Bonnie Duchess Tree | This 'slow air or song' appears in the scrapbook of tunes and accompaniments that Skinner presented to Mrs Barclay of The Gordon Arms Hotel, Keith, after his bankruptcy. |
 JSS0858 |
Page 1 of 2, Scott Skinner's Farewell to Scotland | This melody appears in the scrapbook of tunes and accompaniments that Skinner presented to Mrs Barclay of The Gordon Arms Hotel, Keith, after his bankruptcy. Skinner gave a 'farewell concert' in The Music Hall, Aberdeen in 1886 - he had planned to emigrate, probably as a result of his bankruptcy. 'Scott... |
 JSS0859 |
Page 2 of 2, Scott Skinner's Farewell to Scotland | This melody appears in the scrapbook of tunes and accompaniments that Skinner presented to Mrs Barclay of The Gordon Arms Hotel, Keith, after his bankruptcy. Skinner gave a 'farewell concert' in The Music Hall, Aberdeen in 1886 - he had planned to emigrate, probably as a result of his bankruptcy. 'Scott... |
 JSS0860 |
The Laird's Recovery | This melody appears in the scrapbook of tunes and accompaniments that Skinner presented to Mrs Barclay of The Gordon Arms Hotel, Keith, after his bankruptcy. |
 JSS0861 |
The Doggie's Deid | This melody, intended for the Logie Collection (1888), appears in the scrapbook of tunes and accompaniments that Skinner presented to Mrs Barclay of The Gordon Arms Hotel, Keith, after his bankruptcy. Skinner has noted: 'Topsy a faithful Doggie, foundation stone laid 8 April 1887. For Logie M.S.' |
 JSS0862 |
Huntly Castle, Bonny Nellie | These melodies appear in the scrapbook of tunes and accompaniments that Skinner presented to Mrs Barclay of The Gordon Arms Hotel, Keith, after his bankruptcy. Note how Skinner describes Huntly Castle as a 'Weird Strathspey'. He directs the performer to 'mirk richt' (mark right). He has insterted two... |
 JSS0863 |
Words, She Noddit to Me | This poem relates to the delight of an old lady when Queen Victoria acknowledges her wave. This type of poem, written in Aberdeenshire dialect, and with popular appeal, is typical of the sort set to Skinner's music. |
 JSS0864 |
Page 1 of 2, She Noddit to Me | The first three verses of the poem, 'She Noddit to me' (JSS0863), were set to this music. The setting is for voice and piano accompaniment. |
 JSS0865 |
Page 2 of 2, She Noddit to Me | The fourth (last) verse of the poem, 'She Noddit to me' (JSS0863), was set to this music. The key has changed from the bright d major to the duller sound of D minor to reflect the sadness of the verse - the old lady is thinking of her dead son. The setting is for voice and piano accompaniment. |
 JSS0866 |
Mackenzie Fraser | This version of the reel, Mackenzie Fraser has been transcribed from Skinner's recording. You can listen to it (cd18d). |
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