Cammeyer Album Updated

[Rob MacKillop]

I've added six new tracks to my SoundCloud album of Cammeyer's music, now totalling 14 tracks and 46 minutes of Camm's music. The first 8 tracks were recorded some time ago on a very good Temlett, the final 6 new tracks on a Cammeyer Vibrante Royal. An old LP would be full with 23 minutes per side, so I consider this project done, finished. 

Here's a link to the album, which you can hear for free: 

https://soundcloud.com/robmackillop/sets/alfred-cammeyers-zither-ba...

I'll be making it into a video soon, just a still image and the sound files, as I get far more plays on YT than anywhere else. It will not be on Spotify, as I don't want to pay a fee of £120 per year just to upload this album! 

What did I learn? Cammeyer was the most sophisticated composer for the banjo of his time, was seeking something the regular banjo couldn't give him, and largely achieved his aims. I also learned that zither banjos vary widely in quality, and even the best are an acquired taste. 

I hope one or two of you, nay, three or four of you, have a listen, and hopefully one or two of you will like what you hear. It's the best I could do. 

[Karen Smith]

Enjoying this very much - thank you!

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Karen! Good to know :-) 

Karen Smith said:

Enjoying this very much - thank you!