The Hurdy Gurdy Cafe

This podcast was released on July 9th, 2021 at 9:16 PM Eastern Time Zone, as the Moon is perfectly new. Video: https://youtu.be/5MJvXdPhaJA https://hurdygurdycafe.com/  The Hurdy Gurdy Cafe Season 2 Episode 10 Podcast  Season Finale Wolfgang Weichselbaumer  Featured Music 1. Uzh Kak Po Mostu, Mostochiku. Hurdy-Gurdy Solo  - Andrey Vinogradov 2. Germán Díaz - Nimboestrato 3. Valentin Clastrier, Et la Roue de la Vie by Duo Clastrier-Kamperman (PAN 2015) 4. F. J. Haydn - Concerto for 2 lire organizzate in C [Hob.VII h:1] 5. Tobie Miller, Matthias Loibner and Thierry Nouat When, why and how did Wolfgang start building hurdy gurdies? What was the first instrument Wolfgang built? Where did Wolfgang’s instrument’s sound come from? Did Wolfgang study anything before building instruments? How did people react to the sound the sound of Wolfgang’s first instruments? Did Wolfgang know he was going to have the impact he has on the instrument? What hurdy gurdy related inventions is Wolfgang responsible for? What is the material of Wolfgang’s synthetic wheel? Are instruments by Wolfgang Weichselbaumer good for beginners? What is the most difficult aspect of building a hurdy gurdy? How did Valentin Clastrier feel about Wolfgang’s instruments? What hobbies does Wolfgang have? What is the relationship of the player to the instrument? Does Wolfgang have hurdy gurdy apprentices? How many instruments has Wolfgang built over the years? Does the number of strings on a hurdy gurdy effect the sound? Do 3 strings on the hurdy gurdy give the perfect sound? What musicians or luthiers inspires Wolfgang?

This podcast was released on June 24th, 2021 at 2:40 PM Eastern Time Zone, as the Moon is perfectly full. (For show notes and podcast audio, scroll down, down, down…) Video: https://youtu.be/mMFIjgQ6uwA Questions we likely asked Anna: What is it likely getting lessons with Efren Lopez? How did Anna Murphy discover the hurdy gurdy? Does Anna Murphy enjoy being on stage? What was the best/worst moments playing live? When do mechanics work in Belgium? Which hurdy gurdies does Anna Murphy play? Is superglue good for a hurdy gurdy? What does opera have to do with Anna’s music? What are Anna’s hobbies? What are some tips on recording a hurdy gurdy? Featured Music [EAR] Efrén López / Adrián Perales / Raül Bonell. Baiduska   Hurdy Gurdy - Tok jöns   CELLAR DARLING - DANCE (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

This podcast was released on June 10th, 2021 at 6:50 AM Eastern Time Zone, as the Moon is perfectly new (and there is an eclipse). (For show notes and podcast audio, scroll down, down, down…) Video: https://youtu.be/fWzMQ62o4fE Ruben Monteiro Featured Music Albaluna | Palimpsestus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKHVq... KUKERI | Starceska Râčenica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yytOM... Ruben Monteiro | Lauranitza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAHzD... Questions: How did Vikings influence Ruben’s playing? Can you play heavy metal on a bouzouki? What does Fate have to do with Sergio and Ruben? Who is the Hurdy Gurdy Geek? How important is the brother and sisterhood of the Hurdy Gurdy? What are the best guitar pedals for hurdy gurdy? How does a Wah Pedal work on the hurdy gurdy? What is the best phaser for a hurdy gurdy? What is the best boost pedal for the hurdy gurdy? Should you use a vocal processor on a hurdy gurdy? What is the best octaver for a hurdy gurdy? Is it hard to play with another hurdy gurdy player?

This podcast was released on May 25th, 2021 at 7:14 AM Eastern Time Zone, as the Moon is perfectly full. (For show notes and podcast audio, scroll down, down, down…) Video: https://youtu.be/_wRHriAYWzM German Diaz Featured Music Valentin Clastrier - Comme Dans un Train pour une Etoile Matthias Loibner – Mooreiche | Po prostu… Filharmonia! Romance De Don Gaiferos · Faustino Santalices El suéter de Claudia. Germán Díaz. Questions? How did Sergio and German meet? What was the inspiration from Método Cardiofónico? When did German start playing Hurdy Gurdy? Do you remember the first time you heard the Hurdy Gurdy? Why is Galicia so important for the hurdy gurdy? Where can you go to make a hurdy gurdy? What hobbies does German Diaz? Who are German Diaz favorite players? What about children learning the hurdy gurdy? What was German Diaz’s favorite project to participate in? How are robots and hurdy gurdies related? What is advice for people just starting the hurdy gurdy? Who was Faustino Santalices?

This podcast was released at May 11th, 2021 at 2:59 PM Eastern Time Zone, as the Moon is perfectly new. (For show notes and podcast audio, scroll down, down, down…) Video: https://youtu.be/4Jbus5i6Ys4 Tobie Miller One of the only hurdy gurdy players to come to the instrument through early music, she is recognized as a virtuoso of the baroque hurdy gurdy, and performs in various formations, including in duo with the Austrian hurdy gurdy player, Matthias Loibner, as well as with well- known conductors such as Jordi Savall, Christophe Coin, and Wieland Kuijken. Featured Music – La dupuits: Première partie (Prélude) Ensemble Danguy (Don Gee) · Tobie Miller Le Printems ou Les Saisons amusantes, Op. 8: III. La Moisson (Allegro) · Ensemble Danguy · Tobie Miller Redstorm – Gregory Jolivet Violin Partita No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1006: III. Gavotte en Rondeau – Tobie Miller Questions we likely asked Tobie Miller: How did you discover the Hurdy Gurdy? Why is it important to start in the French Classical style on the gurdy? Tell us about your projects. What kind of music projects are you engaged in for those who don't know. Did the goddess Isys invent the hurdy gurdy? What kinds of gurdys do you play? Can we get funding for studying “Your brain on the Hurdy Gurdy”? How does one go about learning and playing "early music" as you do? What are some good historical methods of learning and playing the hurdy gurdy? What was your favorite project you've been involved in and why? Who are your top 3-5 players that you admire and that inspire you? How can a metronome make us happier and healthier? Which early music instruments were too provocative for women to play? If someone wants to play and get that same sound like you, how would you advise they do it?

This podcast was released at April 26th, 2021 at 11:31 PM Eastern Time Zone, as the Moon is perfectly Full. (For show notes and podcast audio, scroll down, down, down…) Video – https://youtu.be/AUflwMHl6jE Claire Dugue on Hurdy Gurdy Building and Exoskeletons – HGCS2E5 Featured Music “Folhas Cintilantes” from Matthias Loibner “Ouvrez la Porte “ F.Paris & G.Chabenat “Longa Farhafsa” played by German Diaz and Pascal Lefeuvre. Topics Covered How did you first learn about Hurdy Gurdy? How did you learn to build Hurdy Gurdies? What made you decided to start building? How long have you been building? How do you approach building? Were you inspired by any particular builders? Do all the hurdy gurdy makers in the UK hang out? Who needs more trompettes? What model hurdy gurdy does Claire Dugue offer? What’s the deal with the exoskeleton on the Gurdies? What special electronics can go into a Dugue Hurdy Gurdy? What’s the best part of being a Hurdy Gurdy builder? What advice would you give to someone who wants to learn to build a hurdy gurdy? What was the hardest part about learning to build a hurdy gurdy? What are some general maintenance tips and strategies you recommend for keeping gurdies sounding good. What machinery is needed to build a good hurdy gurdy? What is the best kind of luthier to take your hurdy gurdy to for repairs, if you don’t have access to a hurdy gurdy luthier? How much does humidity effect a hurdy gurdy? For more information about Claire’s work please visit: https://www.claire-dugue.com/#home

This podcast was released at April 11th, 2021 at 10:30 PM Eastern Time Zone, as the Moon is perfectly New. (For show notes and podcast audio, scroll down, down, down…) Video - https://youtu.be/Afe-9xQ0aNk Hurdy Gurdy Café Season 2 Episode 4 - Notes Brian McCoy Featured Music –  #1 – Tears No More – Matthias Loibner  #2 – Cosmic Drone -- Califat  #3 – Seaphone -  Little Boy also 1) What’s the source of Brian McCoy’s right hand trompette skill? 2) Are Altarwind Hurdy Gurdy’s scary? 3) What is a good beginner’s hurdy gurdy? 4) What is hurdy gurdy shaming?  19:14 Sergio video 5) Is a Gallopin Gurdy salvageable? 6) How do hurdy gurdies and Legos relate? 7) What does a Gallopin Gurdy sound like with reverb, phaser, bass boost and a compressor (not in that order)? 8) What is the importance of setting up your hurdy gurdy well? 9) Can you use too many effects on the Hurdy Gurdy? 10) Are guitar pedals better than computer processing for a hurdy gurdy? 11) What is hurdy gurdy tapping? 12) What are the best pickups or amplification devices on a hurdy gurdy to use guitar pedals or other effects? 13) How do you shape and contour the sounds that come out of your gurdy? 14) How does developing muscle memory impact one’s ability to play the hurdy gurdy? 15) How does meditation and anger impact one’s ability to trompette well? 16) What secrets are there to practicing the trompette? 17) How do drums relate to the trompet/chien? 18) How does wheel size affect playing the hurdy gurdy? Thanks again Sergio, for being with us. https://www.zanfoneando.com/  

This podcast was released at March 28th, 2021 at 2:48 PM Eastern Time Zone, as the Moon is perfectly Full. (For show notes and podcast audio, scroll down, down, down…) Video - https://youtu.be/1uarWahEwtc Featured Music – Le Viellieux – Trigo Migo Germán Díaz - La topolino amaranto Sonate VI: Allegro en rondeau · Ensemble Danguy · Tobie Miller   Tell us about baroque hurdy gurdies. What instruments have been converted to hurdy gurdies in the olden days? What are the oldest playable hurdy gurdies? What are the hurdy gurdies of the 18th century like? In what century were the best Hurdy Gurdies built? What do ice ages have to do with hurdy gurdies? Guitar shaped or a lute back hurdy gurdy? When were hurdy gurdy capos invented? What is required to restore an ancient hurdy gurdy? How many hurdy gurdies is too many hurdy gurdies? What is a good schedule for maintaining a hurdy gurdy? What are ways to determine the age of an ancient hurdy gurdy? How often should strings be changed on a hurdy gurdy? What can cause problems related to hurdy gurdy intonation? What about 19th century hurdy gurdies? When should a hurdy gurdy be destroyed? How does one distress or relic a hurdy gurdy? What is the best way to learn Baroque hurdy gurdy? What are good Sonatas to learn on the hurdy gurdy?   Thanks again Sergio, for being with us. https://www.zanfoneando.com/

Johannes Geworkian Hellman Video: https://youtu.be/59ALng3HBvY (Audio player is below the text.) Featured Music: Symbio – 100 Years of Joy and Sorrow How does Symbio approach composing music? What’s the difference between modal or tonal music? Where did Johannes’ musical journey start? Is Symbio “Easy Listening” Hurdy Gurdy Music? Featured Music: A Song for Valentin- Live – Johannes Geworkian Hellman Is Valentin easy listening? How did Valentin Clastrier’s hurdy gurdy playing influence Johannes? Who are Johannes primary hurdy gurdy influences? What kind of instruments does Johannes play and what are the differences? What’s the scene like with Symbio? Is there new music on the way? When will we hear a Rush hurdy gurdy cover? Featured Music: Hive - David Lombardi, Johannes Geworkian Hellman, Tad Sargent Any advice for beginning players? What are the disadvantages of the hurdy gurdy? Are there any insights on recording the hurdy gurdy properly? Featured Music: Symbio "Rising" Live at Manifestgalan, Stockholm - Hurdy-gurdy & accordion Special thanks to Sergio! Always a pleasure. https://www.zanfoneando.com/hurdy-gurdy-online-lessons/

This podcast was released at February 27th, 2021 at 3:00 AM Eastern Time Zone, as the Moon is perfectly Full. (For show notes and podcast audio, scroll down, down, down…) Our guest today is Efren Lopez. Video- https://youtu.be/oz7yMlm4SIM Hurdy Gurdy Cafe Season 2 Episode 1 Efren Lopez Featured Music: Can Vei La Lauzeta Mover · Els Trobadors 1) How was Efren Lopez introduced to the Hurdy Gurdy? 2) Where and when did the sound of early music develop? 3) How does Efren Lopez feel when he plays music? 4) How does the Queen of Spain feel about Efren’s music? 5) How powerful is the Hurdy Gurdy? 6) What was Efren Lopez’s first hurdy gurdy? 7) How does Efren Lopez approach recording with the Hurdy Gurdy? 8) What do fretless double neck guitars and E-bows have in common? Featured Music: Black Os – Tiennet – Patrick Bouffard 9) Who influenced Efren Lopez the most? 10) What are Efren Lopez’s favorite instruments? 11) What is a fretted hurdy gurdy? 12) Is there a fretted nerdy gurdy hurdy gurdy? 13) What is Efren’s favorite hurdy gurdy tuning? 14) What is Efren’s advice to beginning to play the hurdy gurdy? 15) What was Efren’s experience with the Queen of Spain? Featured Music: Hedningarna – Polska efter Olof Tillman Special thanks to Sergio Gonzalez (https://www.zanfoneando.com/) and Efren Lopez (https://www.efrenlopez.net/instruments/).