Hobart's Transformation

I'm sure there is a story behind the title of this. If anyone knows I'd love to hear it.

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[mcjlina]

Hobart (Smith) transformed 2 tunes into one.

"The first part is melodic material from the tune usually known as "Salt River" (recorded by Hobart Smith as part of the "Pateroller Song") while the second part is the coarse part of Henry Reed's "Kitchen Girl." Source for notated version: "Dennis Tang, who assembled it" [Spandaro]. Brody (Fiddler's Fakebook), 1983; pg. 136. Spandaro (10 Cents a Dance), 1980; pg. 49. Front Hall 010, Fennigs All Stars- "The Hammered Dulcimer Strikes Again."

[mandoajc]

hi all

here's the story for this tune

Hobart's Transformation

celebrates the man who, almost single handedly, transformed the American Episcopal Church into a vibrant religious institution in the early 19th century.

The Church had fallen on hard times after the American Revolution because of public distrust of its association with the British government. Church leaders had done little to challenge this attitude and regain a following. John Henry Hobart changed this.

great playing

[fiddle4u]

I think I have a guess what the trans -Formation is - ?? I know a tune very like this - I'll put it in - but then you go to something else -- Great stuff + like those wee lifts off with the bow for Effects, 10X10

jim,

[isabellanakahara]

That is a really cool tune! Now you've got me curious about the name... and I want to learn the tune. Thanks for posting! Well done! *****