Biglump Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 In the unlikely event of the above scenario, I would quite like to be able to throw in a few jigs, reels or dances. Because, after all, I play bass to make people dance and sing, and these guys don't seem shy of dancing. So what is a fairly standard, 'standard' for Morris dancing? I could do with one or two up the sleeve that would get me by, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 This has to be one of the most surprising requests on Bass Chat yet Good luck, hope you get some help. Morris dancers unnerve me somewhat, so I'm out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 There isn't a 'standard' for Morris Dancing. Each team will have it's own variations on the traditional dances they do, and these will vary from region to region. They would possibly not take too kindly to somebody trying to join in with them either, unless the person was invited. It's not an audience participation type of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Morris dancing is one of those activities that from a cultural point of view I am glad someone keeps it alive, but with the proviso that I do not have to be involved in any way shape or form, including watching, listening or partaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Biglump' timestamp='1492426115' post='3280106']... So what is a fairly standard, 'standard' for Morris dancing?... [/quote] Choose from here..? [url="https://www.ucolick.org/~sla/morris/music/abclib.html"]Library of Morris Tunes ...[/url] That's your week-end sorted, then, eh..? Here's one, chosen at random... [quote][color=#000000]%abc[/color] X:1 T:Blue Bells of Scotland M:4/4 C: S:Seabright N: A:Adderbury O:English R:Reel %P:Ch.(AB)$^7$B P:A.(AB)7B K:G I:speed 400 P:A % |: d2 | g4 f2 e2 | d4 e2 fg | B2 B2 c2 A2 | G6 :| w: Oh where and oh where has my_ high- land lad-die gone? w: He's gone to the war with his_ bright red knick-ers on! P:B dc | B2 G2 B2 d2 | g2 g2 e2 fg | f2 d2 e2 ^c2 | d4 e2 \ f2 | g2 g2 f2 e2 | d2 d2 e2 fg | B2 B2 c2 A2 | G6 || [/quote] Edited April 17, 2017 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 [quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1492431199' post='3280152'] Morris dancing is one of those activities that from a cultural point of view I am glad someone keeps it alive, but with the proviso that I do not have to be involved in any way shape or form, including watching, listening or partaking. [/quote] I find it odd that I totally understand and agree with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1492429161' post='3280131'] They would possibly not take too kindly to somebody trying to join in with them either, unless the person was invited. It's not an audience participation type of thing. [/quote]All the more reason to join in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Wait, you actually want to do a Morris dance? Or as it was known, the Morisse Daunce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) Off topic, there's a Morris side in the town in Henley in Arden. For reasons best known to themselves they go full blackface in tophats and multicoloured jackets and waistcoats and prowl round the town every boxing day. Scared the Bejeezus out of me the first time I bumped into them, I thought I'd walked into an episode of 'The League of Gentlemen'. Edit:these are the bastards, in full boxing day get up. http://silhillmorris.weebly.com/who-are-we.html So, in conclusion if you see a Morris troupe coming towards you, run. Edited April 17, 2017 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 @Cato you will like this then. I am black and was in a small town folk festival milling around, when I came across a group of fully blacked up Morris Dancers. Their abject shock at seeing a 'real' black face was priceless, they did a double take, crossed the road and scuttled away quite sheepishly. I was upset as in that area of little Britain I thought I would be the only 'coloured' in the village...... ;-) Still makes me laugh now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 [quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1492446347' post='3280299'] @Cato you will like this then. I am black and was in a small town folk festival milling around, when I came across a group of fully blacked up Morris Dancers. Their abject shock at seeing a 'real' black face was priceless, they did a double take, crossed the road and scuttled away quite sheepishly. I was upset as in that area of little Britain I thought I would be the only 'coloured' in the village...... ;-) Still makes me laugh now [/quote] Could it have been this lot ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53LZI6UBvTs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Root - Fifth. With gusto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Dunno mate, they all look the same........ 😱 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 [quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1492446347' post='3280299'] @Cato you will like this then. I am black and was in a small town folk festival milling around, when I came across a group of fully blacked up Morris Dancers. Their abject shock at seeing a 'real' black face was priceless, they did a double take, crossed the road and scuttled away quite sheepishly. I was upset as in that area of little Britain I thought I would be the only 'coloured' in the village...... ;-) Still makes me laugh now [/quote] 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I always am impressed by the tradition of Morris Dancers. The fearsome display of ballons,bells and handkerchiefs has this Scotsman terrified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 [quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1492448882' post='3280339'] Dunno mate, they all look the same........ [/quote] Made oi larf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 [quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1492448882' post='3280339'] Dunno mate, they all look the same........ [/quote] Certainly don't dance the same !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 You have not seen my bad dad dance moves, made Ainsley Harriet on Strictly look like Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Apparently the Dark Morris is danced to welcome the Wintersmith and heralds the coming of winter . The traditional summer Morris dancing is supposed to reverse the process.....According to Terry Pratchett anyway.... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wintersmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 28, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 As we have established, I am black and have looked into the whole contentious thing, and as far as I am concerned, it's probably a bit of both, live and let live, I don't mind keeping up traditions as it connects us to the past and helps us remember history. So long as the traditions are not actually harmful, and any particularly horrific historical times are respectfully remembered then it's OK by me. So far as Morris dancing goes, they'll be nob 'eds, they'll be good people. Let's all have an ale, mead or cider and enjoy it for what it is which is a crazy, camp, pagan quirky past time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Try popping along to Sidmouth folk week, where theres dozens of the merry jangly buggers bashing the living daylights out of much willow as they can get their hands on. A bit scary, in an odd sort of way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 [quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1492431199' post='3280152'] Morris dancing is one of those activities that from a cultural point of view I am glad someone keeps it alive, but with the proviso that I do not have to be involved in any way shape or form, including watching, listening or partaking. [/quote] I feel this way about Morris Men, but women Morris dancing I find ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 [quote name='mikel' timestamp='1492458420' post='3280466'] I feel this way about Morris Men, but women Morris dancing I find ok. [/quote] Strangely I find that weirder than men with over large beards and unusual braces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 24, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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