The Mad Reel

Michael Doucet’s first recordings were with the Arhoolie label in the early 1980s. An accomplished fiddle player, Doucet is a principal figure in the preservation and revival of Cajun music. His research of Cajun music considers both its French roots and Louisiana branches. This collection is composed of sessions with an early version of his band Beausoliel, with his teacher and mentor Dennis McGee, and music from the soundtrack of the 1986 film Belizaire the Cajun.

Track Listing

101	Adieu Roza Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	03:22
102	Si J'aurais des Ailes Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	02:51
103	Cajun Reel Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	02:05
104	Cajun Midnight Waltz Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	03:40
105	Pierrot Grouillette et Mamselle Josette Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	03:13
106	Contredanse Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	02:34
107	Madame Sosthéne Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	03:35
108	L'Affaire de Perrodin Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	01:37
109	J'ai Eté au Bal Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	03:20
110	Les Petits Yeux Noirs Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	03:16
111	Awesome Ossun Two-Step Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	02:47
112	The Mad Reel Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil with Dennis McGee	02:32
113	La Valse de Pénitentiare Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil with Dennis McGee	03:25
114	La Reel de Barza Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil with Dennis McGee	03:21
115	Opening Titles Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	01:56
116	Contredanse de Doucet Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	01:45
117	Petit Jean Peut Pas Danser (Johnny Can't Dance) Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	01:46
118	Madame Etienne Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	02:13
119	Le Traiteur Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	01:04
120	Belizaire's Arrest Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	01:37
121	Grand Mallet Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	01:29
122	Round-Up Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	02:25
123	Chanson de Vermilion Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	02:05
124	Matthew est Mort Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	01:58
125	Funeral Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	01:58
126	Leger's Chase (The Mardi Gras Song) Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	02:52
127	La Visite au Condamne Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	01:03
128	Closing Theme: Madame Sothéne Michael Doucet dit BeauSoleil	02:45