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 Maine
fiddler Hope Hoffman presents lively and inventive performances of original
tunes and the traditional Maine music which inspires them.
Known for her warm and personable performances
from Presque Isle to Manhattan, Hope Hoffman has been a professional musician
in Maine for over a decade, sharing a rhythmic and lyrical repertoire
including Irish, Scottish, French Canadian, Welsh and Scandinavian
tunes in addition to her new compositions.
Her musical style is noted for its evocative beauty
and rough-and-tumble playfulness, with influences including Maine dance
fiddlers and early music. Combining a natural warmth and enthusiasm
with insightful and creative musicianship, Hoffman takes old tunes on
enchanting, detailed adventures and new tunes to delighted audiences and
dancers.
Hope's collection of original fiddle tunes was written while living in
Maine surrounded by a community of farmers, artists and other independent-minded
people, exploring and appreciating the varied landscape and unique personality
of Maine.
The stories behind the tunes are generally about farm foods, weather,
and the related adventures of neighbors and friends.
The albums of original tunes
were recorded by Hope Hoffman & Kittlish (www.kittlish.com);
"Kittlish" is a Scottish slang word for "ticklish."
The trio features Larry Burkett on guitar and bouzouki, Hugh McGinness
on cittern, cross-tuned guitar and jaw harp, and Hope Hoffman on fiddle,
viola and vocals. The 2007 "Infinite
Winter Squash" album was re-issued in 2010 as "Cows
go Sailing," including even more live concert performances
and additional compositions.
Some of Hope's original tunes are also on her new CDs "FIDDLEDANCE
MUSIC: Field Recordings in Maine 2006-2008," and the "Hoffman
& Trippe" album of Irish instrumental duets.
Concerts and CD sales are often partnered with businesses and organizations
supporting local foods.
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Here's a sampling of tracks
from the CDs:
Quadrille
(traditional; arrangement/ recording © Hope Hoffman
2007)
Neofa
Farewell (tune and recording
© Hope Hoffman 2007)
8th
of February (tune and
recording © Hope Hoffman 2007)
Out
on the Water (tune
and recording © Hope Hoffman 2005)
Hope Hoffman's compositions
and recordings can be licensed for use in video and web productions. [link
to contact Hope for licensing fees]
Live recordings of Hope
playing her compositions for fiddle are scheduled to be background music
for films about Maine, as well as other traditional Maine tunes performed
by Hope for various other films, broadcast online at www.cbctv.de;
a film called „Horch –
Ein Audi !“ features Hope's recording of the Westmanland
Schottische.
Link to photo
scrapbook
Thanks to those who played
a major role in this CD's creation/production, including Tom
Rota & Doug Protsik.
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