Swingin' on a Gate

Tony Elman

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 20, 1995)
• Original Release Date: 1989
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Acorn Music
• ASIN: B000001I42
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #192,334 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"virtuoso playing that is simply remarkable" A unique blend of Irish, French, Scottish, Celtic and Appalachian and original tunes chosen for their lovely, distinctive melodies - featuring the hammered dulcmer and a dozen folk instruments. --Woodlark Music Review

Product Description
Renowned hammered dulcimer player Tony Elman discovered old-time fiddle music during his first year in college in Santa Cruz, California. At a fiddle contest he saw a dying fiddler play his tunes for the last time, and then wandered into a wedding celebration for two young fiddlers... people were singing, dancing, laughing, and the air was filled with joy. Tony realized that he wanted to be a part of this tradition. He soon made a pilgrimage to Appalachia, where he built a hammered dulcimer that he still plays today. Tony's hammered dulcimer recordings have been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of music lovers around the world.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tony Elman - Swinging on a Gate, June 24, 2000

By	Karl A. Smith (Ohiio, USA) - See all my reviews

Received this item several years ago as a gift to take on a long road trip. The soft mellow tones of the dulcimer and the tin whistle help to relax a weary soul. While there are many artists in this genre of music, Tony Elman, in this album, has captured the magic that gives this genre life. Two of my favorites are 'Lost Island' and 'Burning of the Pipers Hut'. I would recomend this album to anyone but especially to those who may be new to this genre.

4.0 out of 5 stars Swingin on a gate!, August 26, 2007

By	Barbara Tish "reading nut" (Spokane Valley, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great album that has been around for a while. Anyone who enjoys Appalachian or Celtic music will enjoy all the cuts on this CD.

5.0 out of 5 stars Still Enchanting After All These Years, February 15, 2007

By	Diane Fillmore (Southern California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It has been several years since I was first introduced to Swingin' on a Gate. I walked into a bookstore and was immediately mesmerized by the background music. I had to know what was playing. Even though I was on a college student's budget I immediately bought the audiotape.

Recently I bought a car that had a 6 CD changer. I wanted to fill it with my all-time favorite music. You guessed it. I had to buy the CD to include in my collection.

Very few recordings have the kind of staying power to remain my favorites over many years. This is one of them. My most favorite track is "Lost Island." Reminds me of The Secret of Roan Inish.