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Pierre Schryer / mélange
(New Canadian Records 2008)
Joined by a myriad of musical friends from all over North America and beyond, this
novel recording is dedicated exclusively to new compositions from Pierre and several of his
cohorts.
An eclectic tapestry of sound and place, this album weaves a musical journey across the North
American continent - from the icebergs of Newfoundland, through the folkways of Québec, from
the shores of Lake Huron to the high rocky slopes of British Columbia.
Dr. Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin, MBA, Ph.D.
Smurfit Stone Professor of Irish Studies / Professor of Music
Center for International Studies, University of Missouri-St. Louis
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Pierre Schryer Band / Blue Drag(New Canadian Records 2003)
Pierre Schryer Band brings the wide world of fiddling (song and dance) together on Blue Drag. There's some blue notes, but it's no drag! Pierre's tone is full and rich and his groove is deep, leading the band expertly on each selection. This cd is made of joy and drive and real fine playing.
Tim O'Brien, Singer / Musician, Nashville, TN
2004 JUNO Nominee for best Roots & Traditional Album of the Year
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Pierre Schryer & Ian Clark / Heat of the Moment(New Canadian Records 2002)
Heat of the Moment shows what can happen when two superbly skilled and creative musicians are let loose on a stage and allowed to feed off each other's playing. The result is a wonderfully uninhibited, spontaneous and joyful conversation between fiddle and guitar. In an age when so much music is played and recorded to a cold, predictable formula, Pierre and Ian's playing breaks the rules, steams up the kitchen, and stirs the blood. It's a gem of a recording.
Ian Robb, Fallen Angle Music, Ottawa, Canada
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The Pierre Schryer Band / Acoustique! (New Canadian Records - 2000)
"Old-time Ontario, Shetland, Irish, Cape Breton, Quebecois, Texas Contest Style, Swing, North African... you name it, Pierre and his band play it. And they play it in their own unique and ultimately Canadian style. Talented players and writers all, this album revolves around the fluent, sumptuous playing of Pierre Schryer, truly one of Canada's finest exponents of traditional fiddling."
James Stephens, Producer & Engineer, Ottawa, Ontario
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Pierre Schryer & Dermot Byrne / 2 Worlds United (New Canadian Records - 1999 /Claddagh Records - 2000)
"Two master musicians - Pierre Schryer of Canada and Dermot Byrne of Ireland's Altan - create a tantalizing transatlantic link between their respective traditions. This is fiddle and accordion music of breathtaking diversity and dexterity."
Earle Hitchner is an internationally respected music writer forThe Wall Street Journal and Irish Echo newspapers.
Earle Hitchner, The Wall Street Journal, Irish Echo
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Pierre Schryer / The New Canadian Waltz(New Canadian Records - 1996)
"The New Canadian Waltz" is a solo album and was recorded live in December 1995. His music has Canadian and Irish influences and he discovers some rare lesser known tunes like "Le reve du Queteux Tremblay" and "That's Right Too" from Chicagoen Liz Carroll. Canadian fiddle music is rich in life and dynamism and Pierre Schryer's music personifies all that is good about the Franco-Canadian tradition. A stunning command of technique yet his feet strictly in the ethnic roots allows for music that is accomplished yet not devoid of spirit or life. ... A SHOT OR TWO OF "THE NEW CANADIAN WALTZ" is like good medicine. Thoroughly recommended!".
Review in "Rock 'N' Reel" magazine, John O'Regan
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The Gathering / Various Artists(Real World CAROL 2361 - 1997)
This live disc, recorded at a 1995 festival in Cork, Ireland documents an all-star gathering of Celtic instrumentalists from three continents. The format is solo, duo, and trio performances of mostly traditional tune sets, with each artist appearing on one or two tracks. Among the 17 contributors are fiddlers Alisdair Fraser from Scotland, Martin Hayes from Ireland, and Pierre Schryer from Ontario, accordionists Joe Derrane from the U.S., Andy Cutting and Karen Tweed from England, Raynald Quellet from Quebec, and pipers Hamish Moore from Scotland and Kathryn Tickell from Northumbria. Brittany and Galicia are represented too, and even New Zealand in the person of harmonica ace Brendan Power. The talent level is consistently brilliant and the result is a rich and varied audio encyclopedia of today's living traditions.
Review, Dirty Linen (Folk and World Music Publication), Tom Nelligan (Aug./Sept. '97)
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Throughout Time / Graham & Eleanor Townsend(New Canadian Record - 2000)
This legacy to Canadian fiddle champions Graham and Eleanor Townsend, represents the growth and evolution of Canadian Old-Time fiddling throughout the late 1900's. It is evident to the fiddle enthusiasts that these figures were instrumental in breaking new ground while simultaneously respecting, teaching and preserving the Canadian folk fiddling heritage."
Pierre Schryer, Canadian Celtic Fiddler.
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| Blue Drag Book transcribed by Duncan Cameron (2004)
This book will help you to learn the exciting music captured on Pierre Schryer Band's Juno nominated CD, Blue Drag. If you are a fiddler, guitarist, singer or player of traditional music on any other instrument, this book will help you broaden your understanding and appreciation of the wide variety of musical styles found on the recording. You'll find jigs and reels from Scotland, Ireland, Ontario and Québec; old Celtic love songs; Gypsy swing - and more!
Duncan Cameron, multi-instrumentalist / singer, Toronto, ON
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| Fiddler Magazine's Favorites Book/2-CD set (98636BCD)
Fiddler Magazine in conjunction with Mel Bay Publications, INc. has compiled a wonderful collection of tunes and interviews with contributions from 36 of the world's greatest fiddlers. The featured artists are: Charlie Acuff, Paul Anastasio, Randal Bays, Byron Berline, Kevin Burke, Vassar Clements, Michael Doucet, Jackie Dunn, J.P. Fraley, Johnny Gimble, Bruce Greene, Richard Green, John Hartford, Ivan Hicks, Jerry Holland, Olov Johansson, James Kelly, Barbara Lamb, Laurie Lewis, Sandy MacIntyre, Natalie MacMaster, Frankie McWhorter, Bruce Molsky, Juan Reynoso, Dale Russ, Oliver Schorer, Pierre Schryer, Bjorn Stabi, Alicia Svigals, Athena Tergis & Laura Risk, Jay Ungar, Jean-Marie Verret, Claude Williams, George Wilson, and Jennifer Wrigley.
"Destined to become a Mel Bay Bestseller, the musical styles covered in this book include: old-time, bluegrass, Swing, Jazz, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton, Swedish, Klezmer, Mexican, and French Canadian. The companion CDs include all of the tunes featured in the book making this collection a great addition to any fiddler's library! 116 pages."
Mel Bay Publications, Inc., USA
email@melbay.com
1-800-8-MEL-BAY (800-863-5229)
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