Here’s a new comparison recording of three flutes, playing the double jig “The Maid at the Well.”
http://www.flutesite.com/samples/maidwellcomp.mp3
The flutes in order are:
–Hamilton
–M&E Rudall & Rose
–Seery Pratten
I hope you enjoy this and find it helpful.
Best,
–James
http://www.flutesite.com
The Hamilton sounds wonderful, but I’m stunned at how close the M & E is.
How 'bout a comparison without telling us beforehand which flute is which? Let us guess which flute is which. Maybe do a little poll or something afterwards - be interesting what the results would be…
BTW, good playing, keep up the good work.
On 2003-02-23 22:03, rama wrote:
How 'bout a comparison without telling us beforehand which flute is which? Let us guess which flute is which. Maybe do a little poll or something afterwards - be interesting what the results would be…BTW, good playing, keep up the good work.
- rama
Thank you for the kind comments!
I know you probably don’t know the history, but I shy away from playing such a game here for many reasons. I may have something like that posted on my website at some point, though, in which case I would announce it here.
I do think it would be fun, but am concerned that if someone who considers themselves an expert were to not guess correctly, it could lead to bitter comments and bad feelings.
Best,
–James
http://www.flutesite.com
On 2003-02-23 18:33, dhigbee wrote:
The Hamilton sounds wonderful, but I’m stunned at how close the M & E is.
I agree. James, do you think this is because the M&E was your most regular player prior to the Hammy’s arrival? I’ll be interested in hearing another Hammy clip once you’ve had it for a year or so.
Before the Hammy got here I played the Seery pretty exclusively, trying to “build up my chops” for a Pratten embouchure.
I think it worked–I credit having the Seery to work with for the speed with which I’ve become comfortable with the Hammy.
I think the M&E R&R is just really that good of a flute–Michael Cronnolly got everything right with this one.
Not that his old style M&E is a bad flute, but the R&R is really something special.
Best,
–James
http://www.flutesite.com
I think the M&E R&R is just really that good of a flute–Michael Cronnolly got everything right with this one.
Not that his old style M&E is a bad flute, but the R&R is really something special.
I would have to agree. I love the sound (Even as untrained as I am) of my new M&E/R&R, and both of the trained flute players I’ve shown it to so far really love it as well.
Aodhan