Re: pas d'espan tempo

[Helen Winkler <winklerh...>]

re:  The tempo--I found I had to slow it by 10% to feel comfortable dancing
it.  I wonder if Tarras was playing it at a normal dance tempo or if he was
playing it for listening.  Marianne is sending me a tape of her version so
I'll be able to compare the tempo.  I notice that Josh's book, The Ultimate
Klezmer has 2 Pas D'espan melodies in it.  I don't play an instrument so
can't compare those versions to what is on the Tarras Cd but maybe one of
you can.

Helen
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To: "World music from a Jewish slant" <jewish-music (at) shamash(dot)org>
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: pas d'espan


> Well, this is great. Was hoping for some discussion as I was curious about
> this dance as well. Steve told us that Pete Sokolow informed him that this
> dance was often asked for. I THINK that's who he said discussed it with
him.
> It's quite fast to dance to, the Tarras tune. I'd be happy to find out
there
> were other choices that Jews danced this to.
> Any more knowledge about this dance out there??? Keep it coming/going!
It's
> definitely a fun dance - albeit a little complicated to try and get across
at
> a simcha...
> adrianne
>
>

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