I believe this is part 1 of of The Vanishing Cape Breton Fiddler which was produced, directed by Ron MacInnis and aired on the CBC in 1971.
Mr. MacInnis has done a great service for lovers of Cape Breton music. Very little footage of Dan R. MacDonald exists and Mr. MacInnis is responsible for what little we have. Some great shots of Dan Hughie MacEachern (Jackie Dunn's great uncle) in this clip. We have little footage of him. This also features the only footage of Sandy MacLean of Foot Cape that I know of.
I don't like posting something for which I don't own the copyright but since this isn't available for purchase and you can't copy the files to your computer I put it up for educational purposes only. Please urge the copyright holders to make it available.
its such a shame that the cape breton fiddle was once starting to vanish. so proud to say im keeping that tradition alive!
paigejamieson 2 months ago
The Old Priest at the end of the tape captured the essence of Cape Breton music that has a special vibrancy and life to it .
waterwarcrimes 3 months ago
Wonderful.
Thank You.
MacNeil
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iskijay04 5 months ago
what is the name of the tune after 'homeward bound', around 2:50 is when it kicks in!
fiddlinjd 5 months ago
Yes, MacInnis is still alive: I know that to be true for I am him. That is a sobering fact because most of the people in the film have passed away.
The film brings back a flood of memories.
CBC owns the contract but kindly gave rights to the Celtic Music Interpretive Center in Cape Breton. Rights are a kind of anachronism as all of this should be public property.
Glad you all enjoy!
oceanstone333 7 months ago
Who owns the copyright (CBC??) and is Mcinnis till alive? Contact?
robe083 1 year ago
This is a great help for a GIANT project I'm making for school. Thank you so much for putting this up here. I never thought I would find it.
koolkat104 2 years ago
I know Ron and Carole, they live down the road from me. Wonderful people. Watched this a few times and love it.
mindful2me 3 years ago
THANKS A MILLION. GRRRREAT !
jomak937 3 years ago