Dear Christy I hope you and yours are all well. I am glad that Finglas boys got a turn. I hope to hear it on my visit of the mood suits you.
I went to Thailand for two weeks looking for some peace but it was an expensive way to work out it’s not the geography that brings peace. I thought maybe meeting an elephant would be helpful for the peace instead I met Norma from south Limerick and we shared our thoughts on the music of yourself. She was quite a sound woman.
Anyway I thought of this poem by AE Houseman collection Shropshire Lad after your singing of John o dream.
‘Into my heart an air that kills
From yon far country blows:
What are those blue remembered hills,
What spires, what farms are those?
That is the land of lost content,
I see it shining plain,
The happy highways where I went
And cannot come again.’
Keep well and best regards to the lads. See you at Vicar Street on 30th with the Finglas Boys. X
Well at least you know where my loyalties are : ). They’ve just released the album. It’s very good. His songs are alive and well. Kingfishr “ sunny side of the street “ is very good. Tom Waits “ Summer in Siam” . Sure ye cudnt beat it way a big stick
Dear Christy..
Back home in Frankfurt again, I am still dreaming of the great evening at
Vicar St.last Sunday.
It was just splendid to hear you sing all the
beautiful songs, that I love so much.
And so did the audience : The choir proved it..It was a loving and warm atmosphere there.
Thank you, dear Christy, for keeping the music high. I sincerely hope, that I can come
to one of your gigs next spring..
Until then I have the songs in my head..
My favourite at the moment being :
John o‘Dreams…Goes straight to my heart..
All the best, dear Christy..
Love and Peace
Trudy
Today would be my mother’s 100th birthday. This morning I visited the garden of remembrance near Southern Cemetery…then a long walk through the cemetery…dazzling sun,crunching leaves and gorgeous Autumn colours.
,I stood by the graves of young Anzac soldiers…wounded in World War 1,they were evacuated from Flanders and died here…so far from home.
Tonight,I’ve warmed up from the chill. In the company of Molloy,Keane and O’Flynn.-‘The Fire Aflame’…centre piece,Brian Keenan’s ‘Night Fishing,30th January,1972’…great to hear him recite the words.
Christy I just read the list of artists who are on the tribute album of Shane MacGowan and as you know you’re not on it which is feckin ridiculous. Come on you were singing his songs long before it was “trendy”. I really dont get it at all. Actually no need to comment on this but guaranteed I’m not the only one pissed. I mean….Your rendition of Ashling WTF . Never mind Brown Eyes and Fairy Tale. Am I going crazy or missing something???? Or just out of the loop? : (
Christy's reply
relax Niall….there is no sweat….those who organised Shane’s tribute album kindly extended an invitation which I could not accept.Due to prior commitments and a heavy schedule I could not commit to any further projects at the time…Doubtless it will be a great success and will become a much loved compilation…I will continue to sing Shane & Jem’s beautful songs at every opportunity….beautiful and utterly unique verses…..
” One Two Three Four telegraph poles
burning on the cold black road
the night is bursting into morning
give us a drop of your Sweet Poitín”
Hello Christy,
I heard a few bars of you singing John o’dreams at Donal Lunny’s funeral. It was absolutely beautiful.
Rebecca
Christy's reply
I was an altar boy in that church 1955-58….it always brings out the angelic in me…I lit and quenched candles, rang the consecration bell, poured water and wine into a chalice,swung the thurible, carried the incense, held the paten beneath nicotine stained tongues and rotting teeth, served mass, funeral, weddings and births..such a cacophony of emotions coursing thru my addled brain as I looked down the aisles at the thronged pews ….
also suffered the ire of one particular priest ( the other two were grand lads)
Hows she cutting Christy, looking forward to the 23rd, same as every year, each year is a bonus as the missus isn’t supposed to be here cos of poxy cancer but she’s fighting it like a true warrior that she is. We look forward to our vicar St trip every year. Can ya play Beeswing for her if possible as its her absolute favourite. Hope to hear a pair of Brown eyes too with any luck. Cheers Christy top man.
Christy's reply
James,
Down the centre
I’d like to sing for the good woman
but you failed to include her name
Dear Christy I hope you and yours are all well. I am glad that Finglas boys got a turn. I hope to hear it on my visit of the mood suits you.
I went to Thailand for two weeks looking for some peace but it was an expensive way to work out it’s not the geography that brings peace. I thought maybe meeting an elephant would be helpful for the peace instead I met Norma from south Limerick and we shared our thoughts on the music of yourself. She was quite a sound woman.
Anyway I thought of this poem by AE Houseman collection Shropshire Lad after your singing of John o dream.
‘Into my heart an air that kills
From yon far country blows:
What are those blue remembered hills,
What spires, what farms are those?
That is the land of lost content,
I see it shining plain,
The happy highways where I went
And cannot come again.’
Keep well and best regards to the lads. See you at Vicar Street on 30th with the Finglas Boys. X
I’ve just been listening to..A million miles away by Rory..omg what a song, did he ever influence you through song or like wise?
Well at least you know where my loyalties are : ). They’ve just released the album. It’s very good. His songs are alive and well. Kingfishr “ sunny side of the street “ is very good. Tom Waits “ Summer in Siam” . Sure ye cudnt beat it way a big stick
Dear Christy..
Back home in Frankfurt again, I am still dreaming of the great evening at
Vicar St.last Sunday.
It was just splendid to hear you sing all the
beautiful songs, that I love so much.
And so did the audience : The choir proved it..It was a loving and warm atmosphere there.
Thank you, dear Christy, for keeping the music high. I sincerely hope, that I can come
to one of your gigs next spring..
Until then I have the songs in my head..
My favourite at the moment being :
John o‘Dreams…Goes straight to my heart..
All the best, dear Christy..
Love and Peace
Trudy
Hi Christy
Today would be my mother’s 100th birthday. This morning I visited the garden of remembrance near Southern Cemetery…then a long walk through the cemetery…dazzling sun,crunching leaves and gorgeous Autumn colours.
,I stood by the graves of young Anzac soldiers…wounded in World War 1,they were evacuated from Flanders and died here…so far from home.
Tonight,I’ve warmed up from the chill. In the company of Molloy,Keane and O’Flynn.-‘The Fire Aflame’…centre piece,Brian Keenan’s ‘Night Fishing,30th January,1972’…great to hear him recite the words.
An epic day…finishing with wonderful music.
All the best
Dave
Christy I just read the list of artists who are on the tribute album of Shane MacGowan and as you know you’re not on it which is feckin ridiculous. Come on you were singing his songs long before it was “trendy”. I really dont get it at all. Actually no need to comment on this but guaranteed I’m not the only one pissed. I mean….Your rendition of Ashling WTF . Never mind Brown Eyes and Fairy Tale. Am I going crazy or missing something???? Or just out of the loop? : (
relax Niall….there is no sweat….those who organised Shane’s tribute album kindly extended an invitation which I could not accept.Due to prior commitments and a heavy schedule I could not commit to any further projects at the time…Doubtless it will be a great success and will become a much loved compilation…I will continue to sing Shane & Jem’s beautful songs at every opportunity….beautiful and utterly unique verses…..
” One Two Three Four telegraph poles
burning on the cold black road
the night is bursting into morning
give us a drop of your Sweet Poitín”
Hello Christy,
I heard a few bars of you singing John o’dreams at Donal Lunny’s funeral. It was absolutely beautiful.
Rebecca
I was an altar boy in that church 1955-58….it always brings out the angelic in me…I lit and quenched candles, rang the consecration bell, poured water and wine into a chalice,swung the thurible, carried the incense, held the paten beneath nicotine stained tongues and rotting teeth, served mass, funeral, weddings and births..such a cacophony of emotions coursing thru my addled brain as I looked down the aisles at the thronged pews ….
also suffered the ire of one particular priest ( the other two were grand lads)
Hows she cutting Christy, looking forward to the 23rd, same as every year, each year is a bonus as the missus isn’t supposed to be here cos of poxy cancer but she’s fighting it like a true warrior that she is. We look forward to our vicar St trip every year. Can ya play Beeswing for her if possible as its her absolute favourite. Hope to hear a pair of Brown eyes too with any luck. Cheers Christy top man.
James,
Down the centre
I’d like to sing for the good woman
but you failed to include her name