Music from the Mountain

Music from the Mountain is the first solo release from David Paton, concertina virtuoso and son of Folk-Legacy Records founders Sandy and Caroline Paton. A free-reed instrument with similarities to an accordion, the concertina was largely a parlor instrument with a classical and dance repertoire most popular in the mid-19th century. Its use steadily declined with time until it found a modest resurgence beginning in the folk revival of the 1960s. Featured on this release are a variety of styles—Irish jigs, Breton dances, and even music of Scandinavian origin—all masterfully interpreted by Paton. Paton accompanies himself at times with hammered dulcimer and is joined by other musicians on a variety of instruments, bringing out the richest qualities of the English concertina as a melody leader.

Track Listing

101	Captain Campbell / Blair Atholl / Quebecois Reel David Paton	03:18
102	Dever the Dancer / Swaggering Jig David Paton	02:20
103	Maybelle's March / Bryan O'lynn David Paton	03:33
104	Breton Waltz David Paton	02:11
105	Ton Des Chevaux / Hanter Dro David Paton	02:36
106	Sleep Soond I' da Maornin / Hanter Dro David Paton	01:43
107	An Paistin Fionn David Paton	03:07
108	Kerry Polkas David Paton	03:42
109	Young Catherine David Paton	02:39
110	Sandol's Tune / Breton Dance David Paton	02:52
111	Irish Jigs David Paton	03:33
112	Garrai Na Bhfeileoig David Paton	03:03
113	An Dro / Dinky's Reel David Paton	04:09
114	Waltz from Orsa / Walking Tune David Paton	04:41
115	Ten Penny Bit / Laurel Tree / Martin Wynne's Reel David Paton	03:10
116	An Dro David Paton	02:06
117	Scatter the Mud / Sixpenny Money David Paton	03:25
118	Polska from Enviken / Tommy Cohen's Reel David Paton	03:21