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