Retirement, The
The reel The Retirement is a composition in 4/4 meter in the key of D major written by the contemporary Scottish musician John McCusker. Because detailed historical associations and specific performance traditions for this tune are not widely documented, its character is best defined by its engaging melodic lines and lively tempo suited for modern folk settings. As a contemporary composition within the traditional idiom, it is frequently performed by fiddle players and ensemble groups exploring new repertoire.
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