DavisJames

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Location: St.Catharines
Country: Canada

My Latest Followers:

Bvmaestro Beth T StudentofRhythm NateBuildsToys glowhazel dulcidom granto mrdougg leslie Jim Phillips Salt Springs Leo Kretzner Cynthia Wigington Gregg Schneeman Christine Shoemaker Martin Oesterle Gordon Hardy Pierre-Yves Donnio Rob N Lackey Mark Filler John C. Knopf Maddie Myers Cristian Huet Dusty Turtle Ethan Chastain Tom McDonald Mary Z. Cox Randy Adams Robin Thompson

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youtube videos: 4
audio tracks: 18

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Latest Activity

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DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The Last Mile of the Way:
"Thanks for your reply,Richard.. the background on Jean Ritchie and her father I had not known.The use of poplar is interesting,such a light wood, but it's an..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The Last Mile of the Way:
"That's lovely,Richard.Any footnotes to James Edward Thomas?I'm in Canada,it's not part of our culture,nevertheless I'm fascinated by the instrument and its..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 5 days ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: The Snow Lay On the Ground
DavisJames
@davisjames • 6 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @dulcidom: Lochaber - Orpheus Caledonius (1733)
DavisJames
@davisjames • 6 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Lochaber - Orpheus Caledonius (1733):
"That's gorgeous!An interesting variation on the pipe tune.The "Scottish Renaissance" gave us some beautiful music,mixing European styles with Gaelic..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Shortest Day:
"Wow!You guys.I'm sure this will,for me become one of my favourite compositions of yours.When I was younger,playing a favourite record before going to..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: O Sanctissima
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Napoleon crossing the alps.:
"Every time I listen to this I hear the crackle of muskets as in the Napoleonic wars...me hitting the body of the dulcimer with a pick."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: The Shortest Day
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 5
Liked a music item created by @nick-osullivan: reverie of a dragonfly
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Bwlch Llanberis:
"That is so interesting!Your melody takes a few different turns but it's "Calon Lon",a Welsh hymn.Variation is the spice of life!"
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @dewey-parker: 12. South Wind
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Param & strumelia, yoga w/harmonium_1
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @john-p: Sweet Sunny South
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Psalmodicon Noter City
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The 4 poster bed.:
"Hi Beth.Thanks for the link...that fellow was some lilter!Interestingly,the Gower reel is also called Rickett's Hornpipe.One of few N.American tunes to cross..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Y Delyn Aur:
"That's brilliant,Beth.The recording by the choir....I grew up in the United church in Canada,an amalgam of various Methodists and Presbyterians.Seems to me..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 17
Liked a youtube item created by @steveh-2o: Tennessee Music Box - Old Joe Clark
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: the Yoda Cakewalk This is
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Jingle Bells: a family Thanksgiving gathering
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The 4 poster bed.:
"Hi Strumelia...thank you(and Robin) for the positive comments.Strumelia,I think it's the mute on the fiddle bridge that's making it sound..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 7
Created a new Audio File:
The 4 poster bed.
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Per, the Blacksmith (Norwegian waltz)
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: I Kto Ego Znaet (Who Knows Him?)
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: The Noter Jedi Stutter
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on The Noter Jedi Stutter:
"You really put the boots to that one..in a good way.Love the beginning,for me at least it's all about getting started on the correct foot.Also,my theory of..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @studentofrhythm: Allegory of Olives
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @luigi: Emma´s Waltz Open Night Folkclub Villingen 2024
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Champagne Waltz.:
"Dusty Turtle: Very pleasant and enjoyable, DJ.  You capture a nice rolling rhythm there. I learned a drinking song in the south of France called "Chevaliers..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Champagne Waltz.:
"Robin Thompson: Your version is relaxed, pleasant listening, Jamie.  Your restrained version isn't scary at all!  haha  Nice bends, too.   Thanks..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 5
Created a new Audio File:
Champagne Waltz.
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @anne-bowman: Minor Waltz
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @luigi: Emma´s Waltz
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Elephant in the room.:
"Yep,Nate and taking it one step further,someone(not me) might somehow plant a pickup in the fingerboard closer to the nut to amplify the sound of the extra..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Lost in the Woods

Latest Group Discussions

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Latest Audio

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The 4 poster bed.

The 4 poster bed.


@DavisJames
3 weeks ago - Comments: 7
Champagne Waltz.

Champagne Waltz.


@DavisJames
one month ago - Comments: 5
Elephant in the room.

Elephant in the room.


@DavisJames
one month ago - Comments: 5
Drunken Captain.

Drunken Captain.


@DavisJames
4 months ago - Comments: 2
Valse Clog de Peribonka.

Valse Clog de Peribonka.


@DavisJames
6 months ago - Comments: 4
The Indian's Lament.

The Indian's Lament.


@DavisJames
6 months ago - Comments: 5
Napoleon crossing the alps.

Napoleon crossing the alps.


@DavisJames
10 months ago - Comments: 4
Louie's Schottische.

Louie's Schottische.


@DavisJames
11 months ago - Comments: 2
Strathspey and Reel.

Strathspey and Reel.


@DavisJames
last year - Comments: 1
Cuckoo's Nest.

Cuckoo's Nest.


@DavisJames
2 years ago - Comments: 1
Downtown Eastside Blues.

Downtown Eastside Blues.


@DavisJames
2 years ago - Comments: 5
Westernlands Waltz.

Westernlands Waltz.


@DavisJames
2 years ago - Comments: 2
Partons,la mer est belle.

Partons,la mer est belle.


@DavisJames
2 years ago - Comments: 5
Uncle Joe

Uncle Joe


@DavisJames
3 years ago - Comments: 4
Morag of Dunvegan

Morag of Dunvegan


@DavisJames
3 years ago - Comments: 3

Latest Videos

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Gilbert Anderson's Duck Dance.

Gilbert Anderson's Duck Dance.


@DavisJames
8 months ago - Comments: 3
Bending the strings

Bending the strings


@DavisJames
11 months ago - Comments: 5
asheville girls

asheville girls


@DavisJames
3 years ago - Comments: 3
Cherry Dulcimer Song

Cherry Dulcimer Song


@DavisJames
4 years ago - Comments: 9

Comments

Ken Longfield
12/29/23 11:13:30PM @ken-longfield:

I grew up not far from the Hudson River on the western side of the Palisades in north eastern NJ. We spent many delightful days traveling up the western side of the river up to Kingston and back.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."


Ken Longfield
12/28/23 06:36:34PM @ken-longfield:

I, too, have ancestors that came over from the Palitinate. Perhaps it is that and the fact that I live in central Pennsylvania that peaked my interest in the the Pennsylvania German zitter, a relative of the German hummel. I have two instruments for the last quarter of 19th century that I've restored plus I have examined instruments in the Mercer Museum, Landis Valley Farm and Museum, and the Smithsonian Institution.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."


Strumelia
12/01/23 03:55:50PM @strumelia:

James you are so kind and thoughtful to support FOTMD as you do. Thank You!  🎄🙋🏼‍♀️


Strumelia
12/27/21 05:10:38PM @strumelia:

@davisjames, thank you so much for your thoughtful site donation to FOTMD. It is so very appreciated. 🥰


Salt Springs
12/10/21 04:48:22AM @salt-springs:

June Apple Dulcimers in Maryland builds Scheitholts.  I have one.... it is an outstanding instrument.


DavisJames
12/08/21 05:46:45PM @davisjames:

Thanks again for the welcoming words.


Jim Fawcett
11/25/21 07:12:22PM @jim-fawcett:

Hey Davis, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.


Ben Barr Jr
11/25/21 05:44:41AM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

Hi Davis, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer.  It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and to meet some good people.

Ben


Ken Longfield
11/24/21 12:36:59PM @ken-longfield:

Welcome to FOTMD, DavisJames. It is good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation in these discussions. Let us know if we can help you in any way along your dulcimer journey.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."


Richard Streib
11/23/21 07:53:28PM @richard-streib:

Welcome Davisjames to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of dulcimer folks. Join the discussions. Ask questions. Make lots of dulcimer friends. Best wishes on your dulcimer journey.