Thanks, Craig.

Thanks, Craig. Happy Independence Day!

Thank you, Craig. The lute repertoire is fairly adaptable to the English concertina, I have found,

Thank you.

Thanks. The instrument is a Tenor-treble.

Thank you. I purchased it at auction and did the restoration work.

Thanks, Craig. Always good to hear from you.

Thanks, Craig. I don't play many folk tunes, but I thought I'd give this one a try.

Thank you.

Thank you, Craig. All the best to you too, and thanks for the inspiration.

Thanks, Craig.

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

A full list of materials and type of glue used would have been very helpful ! Fingers crossed he will answer one day .

I use fish glue for everything except the end papers. The cards are made of cotton rag board. I use thinner material now, though. The leather is either sheep or goat, whatever I find that is thin and supple.

Thanks, Craig. Unfortunately, the audio is not reproducing well. I think it is a software problem. I may have to redo this in the future.

Thanks, Craig. Any new clock projects?

@@MichaelPierceall You are entirely welcome. Yes, a "Clock Project Cuckoo Clock" will be coming my way next week. Nothing like taking one of these old hopeless wreaks in and giving it a brand new life. Fun! :-)

Thanks, Craig.

Thanks, Craig.

Just noticed your comment was made months ago. So sorry for the late reply. I'm always grateful for your kind words and impressions. Thanks, Craig.

Yes, it is a great sounding instrument. To find one that with reeds that haven't been damaged in some way is fortunate. Thanks for the comment, Craig. Hope you are doing well.

Thank you. I use CyberLink PowerDirector 16, which includes audio editing. I record using a Zoom Q4 camera with onboard mics.

Well, thank you very much, Craig! I'm working with some new video editing software, which replaces my old program.

So Mike, is 'Winter' a larger work still in progess and this praeludium just the beginning? If so then I am really looking forward to the complete work. Sounds wonderful.

Hello, Don. It may go through a few revisions before I post anything new. Thanks for listening.

Very kind of you, Craig, and an honor from such a gifted composer and musician.

Musique3579 Thanks, Craig. That particular instrument has a great set of reeds. When I acquired it, it had been idle for some time, so it was gratifying to be able to put it back into use.

Musique3579 Thanks, Craig.

My pleasure. :-)

Thanks, Craig. Have a nice holiday.

Thanks Mike. How nice a Christmas it will be. Just me and my two little Chihuahua pals.

What a kind thing to say. Thanks, Craig. Three cheers for the golden age of the free-reed!!!

Thanks, Craig. I apologize for not responding sooner. That particular concertina has lightning-fast reeds.

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Hi, Craig. I'm just getting around to replying to comments. Leroy Anderson was very unique and had a whimsical style that seems to stand alone. I didn't know he lived in CT. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the nice words.

Always a pleasure Mike. Yes, Anderson lived in CT. and actually owned his own Music Publishing Company..........for his music. Surprisingly, he was also a Harvard Graduate I recently learned. Everybody seemed to like his music and I can well see why. And now for some trivia: Margret Hamilton (Wicked Witch of the West) lived in a rest home only 10 miles away. She always liked visitors and little kids were scared out of their wits! LOL Craig

Thanks, Craig. I hope you have a great week too!