Alex_E Report post Posted August 17, 2008 The tune (not the story) is one of my favorites, does it still sound as nice if played as a violin solo? I ask as a non player, but a fan of violin or viola solo music rather than mixed with other instruments, especially in orchestras where the hauntingly beautiful sound of a lone violin is forever lost. If any member feels so inclined to post a clip of the tune played as a violin solo or can forward it to ellio@wn.com.au, I would be most appreciative. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rokovak Report post Posted August 17, 2008 Is this it? It's going to be awfully hard for any instrument to rival Olivia's voice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_E Report post Posted August 18, 2008 Is this it? It's going to be awfully hard for any instrument to rival Olivia's voice! Yes, that's the one, Olivia's is one of the best versions I've heard. I picture in my mind what it would sound like with just a solo violin playing in the background and would very much like to find out if my imagining would be matched in realty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marie Brown Report post Posted August 18, 2008 Sounds like an easy one to do by ear. Here's a notated version in C, which seems to be Olivia's key: Ohio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve R. Report post Posted August 18, 2008 It's here: http://sniff.numachi.com/pages/tiBNKSOHIO;ttBNKSOHIO.html also. Since it's a blue grass tune, it ought to sound fine on violin/fiddle. Marie's link is nice with the harmony line written out. All in all, depressing lyrics and an upbeat tune - must be Country or Irish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_E Report post Posted August 19, 2008 It's here: http://sniff.numachi.com/pages/tiBNKSOHIO;ttBNKSOHIO.html also. Since it's a blue grass tune, it ought to sound fine on violin/fiddle. Marie's link is nice with the harmony line written out. All in all, depressing lyrics and an upbeat tune - must be Country or Irish. Unfortunately I can't open Marie's attached PDF file even though I'm using the latest version 9 of Adobe Reader. Also, I mentioned in my initial post that I'm a non player so what I'm hoping for is that some kind person will actually either post a clip of the tune played as a violin solo or if simpler email it direct to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsreiner Report post Posted September 8, 2008 I'd say fiddle solo rather than violin solo is what you're likely looking for. You should be able to find plenty of versions played by bluegrass / oldtime bands on iTunes or other online sources. The two pdfs above are not quite representative, since the first is for two fiddle parts, and the second is the unadorned melody. Fiddlers tend to play great double stops on this tune; my band does it in D rather than C. Regards, Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
