Re: Vibraphone/xylophone/marimba in Klezmer music

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In a message dated 1/12/04 11:48:21 AM, mashke (at) comcast(dot)net writes:


> I've noticed that, especially when I listen to vintage Klezmer recordings, 
> that there is a malleted instrument that is a Vibraphone/xylophone/marimba, 
> probably a marimba.
> 
> I don't recall a discussion of the use of the marimba in Klezmer band around 
> the turn of the last century. The sound makes it seems like it is an attempt 
> to recreate the sound of the tsimbl with contemporary instruments.
> 
> Thoughts on this hypothesis?
> 
> Dick Rosenberg
> 

I personally adore the sound of the xylophone in the klezmer band. My 
favorite recording is the Rayze Noch Amerike.
But, I personally find no relationship in sound or in attempt to fill that 
tsimbl void in the larger band. Maybe the percussive effect but since it's 
mostly heard in solo spots I don't think so in that case either. Just my 
personal 2 
cents.

Adrianne

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Adrianne Greenbaum
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Associate Professor of Flute, Mount Holyoke College
Klezmer flutist: “FleytMuzik” and “Family Portrait”
Classical: "Sounds of America"
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