Florida Man Is Accused in 1973 Murder of Chilean Folksinger
• Suit filed on behalf of Jara’s family
• CJA comments in e-mailed statement
NOTE: Victor Jara was murdered while in military custody in
Santiago in September 1973; see NSN MHGFGZ0D9L35
NOTE: Chile Supreme Court voted to seek Barrientos’ extradition
Jan. 30
Hi there Christy.
Had a fantastic wedding back on the 24th August. Cousins over from Dublin and friends from Meath and Waterford helped to make it one big session of laughing and a few drinks. Can’t wait for gig in Liverpool now. Going on from Blackbog on the 30th. You should really come to Cropredy. Makes me feel young again every year. Some of the music will make you cry. Take care of yourself
Frankie
Christy's reply
Rave On Frankie B….that Fairport Re-Union sounds like a reet good do …last time I heard them was at a Leeds Folk Festival in 1983
Hi Christy
It’s great to see that lesser mortals can communicate with the ‘Gods’ of music like never before! I only discovered this site by accident. I’m of the age that doesn’t use face book or the like. I must say Christy that I have seen you and heard you perform on many occasions in the past thirty years, mainly in the Northwest, in Derry. I always remember a gig you played in St Columb’s hall when you were seriously competing with the hacks in Foyle taxi’s as their calls were being picked up through your speakers! Do you remember that one? I have another funny story about that night but I will share it another time. I also remember a great night that you performed in the Lake of shadows in Buncrana, it was the first time I heard you giving off to a few S….hawks who were talking through one of your beautiful songs. I had the good fortune to have a few drinks with you after as I was good friends with some members of the support band. I have to say that I have another reason to write to you and that’s because after battering the oul guitar for thirty-five odd years I sat down and began to write songs in January and haven’t really stopped!. I don’t know exactly where the inspiration came from but I would never deny the massive influence your songs have had on me and my family. The Christy Moore songbook is always brought out at family parties and is becoming a bit worse for the wear! I have written a song about a Derry man who I have great admiration for and would love you to hear it or even maybe play it sometime. It’s about Richard Moore, an ex-pupil of the school I teach in and founder of Children in Crossfire. If you’re interested I will send you a copy I recorded. All the best. John
Christy's reply
I remember the taxis coming through the PA but I’m convinced that happened in The Old Cinema ( Rialto ???) in the mid 80s. I remember an earlier gig in St Columbs Hall. It was part of a Festival when Planxty shared a gig there with Seamus Heaney, Seamus Deane and a great Band called Pumpkinhead. I still have the programme somewhere in the old suitcase archive. The Lake of Shadows was a favourite venue for Moving Hearts back in the 80s. We lingered there manys the night. Donal Lunny, Eoghan O’Neill and Declan Sinnott spent a (very) sleepless night there writing a beautiful piece called “The Lake of Shadows” which Moving Hearts subsequently recorded. I can hear every note resounding as I write this. Great to read that you have started writing the songs. Richard is certainly a worthy subject for a ballad.
Stall the digger Sham, tell Einstein to go easy on the water. Watch out for the Toten Hosen and dont o/d on the Eintopf. Listen to Kraftwerk on the road to Berlin. Have a great time in that music loving country but go easy on the schnappes und appelkorn which can lead a terrible grossen hangover
Watched the film LUKE
Even the last time he sang on stage/studio he was Brillo
What woiuld he make of our country’s present situation
Or should I instead ask What would he do about it ??
JP
Hi All. Good to see some gigs by the Lee in Nov,,,, Thanks to Paul Cannon for that link.. It seems to chime with a song Declan has written ” By the Sound of your Name ” Paul if you ‘d care to make contact with me on http://www.4711ers.org I ‘d like to follow up with you after the Sneem gig,,, Beir bua. H
I want to echo the sentiment expressed by Petra & Isobel below in their comments below.
Your performance in the Sneem Hotel on Friday night was sublime; wonderfully humorous, energetic and enchanting.
My girlfriend and I want to extend our warmest thanks to you for the shout-out you gave us and for your beautiful rendition of ‘Black is the Colour’.
The time you devoted to the international attendants in the room was fabulous; introducing them, telling their story and welcoming them so kindly.
I believe I sat immediately behind Isobel and her family who were all very visibly moved by your performance of ‘Butterfly’ – we too were moved in turn.
I came across this print interview last year, I think I should share it here lest you or any of your listeners never come across it. Its title, to me, betrays the reason for your popularity as a singer and songwriter: your ability to appreciate lyrical skill and beauty.
And if you’re not so hasty, I’ll just bloody-well come back over!
Christy's reply
I had hoped to sing ” Allende ” as well but the night took me away on various tangents…thanks for posting the Telegraph article… I had not read it before…I had forgotten the source of “By The Sound of Your Name”….I was enchanted by Sneem…visited there a few times before but this time I got a lovely sense of the place…
Hi Christy,
A heartfelt thank you for singing both mine and the lads favourite song “Butterfly” on Friday night in the beautiful “Schneem” ..A very emotional song for me. The boys, well they just love the melody and singing along. It is a song loaded with meaning, beautiful.
Jack(10) was the boy that went up to you at the end, he was totally gobsmacked as I had never mentioned to him that I had asked you to play our favourite song, he said he couldn’t remember if he said “thank you” to you or not, but he slept with that plectrum in his hand for the last two nights – a moment I believe he will never forget…
So after a relaxing weekend, looking up at the mountains and looking down into the sea the boys are indeed going back to scoil with a smile on their faces.
Thank you,
Love and light
Isobel.
Christy's reply
to look out and see your boys sing along with the songs was very special…I wish ye well and hope our paths may cross again
Dear Christy,
We left the Kingdom of Kerry and Sweet County Clare behind and are back home in Hamburg. Our journey was built around your amazing concerts in Lisdoon and Sneem – what a great time we had … Heartfelt thanks to you, Declan, Maírtin’s band, Paddy and the entire stage crew to make it so special. Sound and light were superb in Sneem once again. As we were staying at the Sneem Hotel for some days we witnessed how a prosaic, empty conference room turned into a magic music venue, complete with animated audience, great vibes, stage equipment and the sound and spirit of magnificent music. A little miracle …
Like you, we were touched by the intense listening and remarkable song requests of the little ones on each of the concerts – the spirit of the songs will live on in the next generation(s) for sure … Thank you for the two songs you sang for us in Sneem – very kind ! We hope to see you and Declan again in Derry in November – be well and keep going !
Lots of love from Petra + Uwe
Christy's reply
Very happy to read that you and Uwe had a good trip….the music has been flowing of late…both Lisdoon and Sneem gigs went very well….I am thoroughly enjoying the occasional get togethers with Mairtín O Connor’s band. The sound they make is very compatible with the songs.
Of course not everything, ha. I am sorry that I don’t recall the album or song on Pandora that I couldn’t hear the words at times. I will write it down next time.
Hey Christy,
I’m a 19 year old singer-songwriter, who loves Irish Folk Music, with yourself, the Dubliners and the Wolfe Tones being my top 3 favourite performers. My question is, how can I attempt to get my name out there and start touring the country in this genre like you did? If it’s a long transition I am prepared to wait. Is there somebody, or a label, I can contact?
Thanks Christy,
All the Best.
Christy's reply
I don’t have the answer Graham. It took me many years of gigging before I got near the recording process. All I can share with you is my own story.I started playing when I was 16. I did not record until I was 24. By then I had been gigging full time for 4 years. Every ones journey is different.
Hi Christy. Thanks a million for looking after us on the first night in Lisdoonvarna and singing a song each for Bob and Tess. They can’t stop talking about it. They’ll be fans for life.
Thank you Peter….I just love when the young ones listen to and like the songs….having Bob and Tess sitting there listening to and singing the songs beats any old gold disc on the wall, means more then any review…had two young brothers ( 10 and 8) from Kildare in Sneem, Co.Kerry last night…their request was for Butterfly…listeners such as these two lads and your Bob and Tess go to create a real feelgood factor for this old balladeer
Hi Christy, I’ve noticed there’s no mention of Vicar St on your gigs listing for this winter. Do you have any plans to play there? My brothers and I will probably try to make it to Naas if you’re not doing Vicar St.
Christy's reply
Vicar St dates are being finalised and will be announced shortly..they will be in december..hope all works out for you and the brothers
Just some feed back from someone who’s a fan of yours.
What I love so much of most traditional Irish and Scottish (and maybe traditional British or Welsh music as well) is that the singing is not only thoughtful lyrics, but you can actually understand and hear what they are saying. Christy, you have awesome music and lyrics; but, in your recordings, I can’t always hear what you are saying.
I sense you like the sensitivity as I do – no spell check here and I can’t remember how to spell sensitivity – ha. But, damn it sometimes I can’t make out what you are saying. I don’t think it’s the Irish accent. I just think you get louder at times and then so soft that you can’t actually hear you. Or, the recording studio screws it up.
I totally understand musicians wanting to get the sound right at performances/concerts. It is so crucial!
I have heard favorite bands/ musicians, live, that sound horrible, only beacuse the sound set up is horrible.
I think Livingston Taylor has recorded in a way you can’t hear him. Too much production / background music stuff.
Listening to you on Pandora today Christy. Thanks for all your great work!
Love in Music.
Charles
Christy's reply
Charles….in recent decades I have always prioritised enunciation….I love words, the shape,the sound and the meaning of sentences,phrases and words themselves…no matter how good a performance, how beautiful the music, how slick the production….I simply cannot get into a gig if the lyrics are not clearly audible and understandable….so I do understand your complaint….could you share with us the source of your displeasure, the song or the album or does it apply to everything you have happened upon from the repertoire…thanks for your feedback
Just a quick one Christy – I have listened to you live many many times – all memorable – even one in Pedigree Corner- I also go to Fairport Convention Cropredy festival every year – and every year people go on the site saying Christy Moore should play there on the Saturday night before FC and then come on an sing Matty Groves with the boys – I agree – its one great festival
Christy's reply
I have often wondered about Cropedy….I first heard Fairport Convention in Manchester circa 1970….I thought they were magnificent….long may they reverberate….when I first heard them they sowed the seed for what became Moving Hearts a decade later….they certainly inspired the Band I had in the mid 70s which featured Jimmy Faulkner, Declan McNelis, Kevin Burke and Robbie Brennan. We recorded an album in 1975 called ” Whatever Tickles Your Fancy”
Sailing from the Lowlands Low on the 3rd of October and then on Friday heading to Portlaoise with the three of us. Looking forward hearing you and Declan live again.
Christy's reply
good to hear from you John O Dreams…way hay roll and go
Christy, how do I cut a long story short, in a foreign language even. First and foremost thank you for playing the Whelans gig for Phil. it means a lot to me – I follow The Pogues since the early days, they were there more than half of my life. I lost my father to cancer last year, still I kind of dont know what to do with it. you think you cope with it somehow but then again you dont have a clue what it means and you are surprised how and when it gets to you. So in honour of my father and for Phil I made the trip to Dublin to see the gig … and it was totally different from what I thought it would be like. I have to admit I didnt know that much about your music except for the classics like Ride on and Lisdoonvarna – a song me and a very dear friend of mine still make jokes about – just because we travelled on a bus eirrean (?) coach trip from Killarney to Galway and it was on the radio after we heard it about every night in the pubs in killarney played for the tourists. I dont even know why we found it that hilarious but still we crack from laughter when we go “Hmmmm”…. whatever… Since that gig in Whelans, which I really enjoyed and which left the impression that you are pretty serious with your music and how you like to communicate it, I bought stuff from you like the 2006 Live in Dublin album and whatnot. I listen to all kinds of music since a very young age, I dont care for genres, it just has to get to me – the thing I was missing for years was stuff that really takes me away, changes something, hits me, provides lyrics that put a smile on my face or make me reflect, rethink or just work on getting the message behind. But I found this again in your songs. Mercy, Motherland, Cry like a man…. all stuff that really calms me down, helps me to chill, makes me reconsider, helps me to shut down the hectic allday life, slows me down, to breathe and (I know this sounds stupid), how the air smells when it starts to change to the typical autumn like scent. … David Guetta made of us a bunch of lemmings, everything that is released as so called music nowadays is just as unimportant as the morning wake up fart. Anyway to shut it: Thank you Christy, for everything. You helped me along the way. And I feel at home listening to you. Ireland is kind of my second home. Been there a lot. Will come back soon hopefully. God bless you, take care and good luck now (as they often said to me in the west)
Christy's reply
welcome to our site JP….Philip is an inspiration….I played in Wuppertal once , maybe 30 years ago, myself and the late Jimmy Faulkner….thanks for listening and sharing…I lost my father when I was 11….57 years later I still think of him and miss him but passing years do help the healing process…the songs you mention are among my own favourites to sing…away from gigs and recording and all that goes with being a full time singer.. I like to sit quietly in my workroom and sing some of these songs…they can take me away…………….
“out through the window away on the air,
over the city away in the rain,
to a field by the river where the trees are so green
the deepest of green that you’ve ever seen
where once you have been you can go back again
you can go anytime, you can go anytime,
for its only in your mind”……( from John Spillane’s Magic Nights in The Lobby Bar)
“I can’t think of a case where poems changed the world, but what they do is they change people’s understanding of what’s going on in the world.”
Seamus Heaney…….
Christy's reply
Seamus has moved on up to the high field….in his wake he leaves lonesome, heartbroken family and friends…..he also leaves a body of work that will survive almost everything that surrounds us today
Justice at Last Christy for a truely great man…
Florida Man Is Accused in 1973 Murder of Chilean Folksinger
• Suit filed on behalf of Jara’s family
• CJA comments in e-mailed statement
NOTE: Victor Jara was murdered while in military custody in
Santiago in September 1973; see NSN MHGFGZ0D9L35
NOTE: Chile Supreme Court voted to seek Barrientos’ extradition
Jan. 30
thank you for posting this
Hi there Christy.
Had a fantastic wedding back on the 24th August. Cousins over from Dublin and friends from Meath and Waterford helped to make it one big session of laughing and a few drinks. Can’t wait for gig in Liverpool now. Going on from Blackbog on the 30th. You should really come to Cropredy. Makes me feel young again every year. Some of the music will make you cry. Take care of yourself
Frankie
Rave On Frankie B….that Fairport Re-Union sounds like a reet good do …last time I heard them was at a Leeds Folk Festival in 1983
Hi Christy
It’s great to see that lesser mortals can communicate with the ‘Gods’ of music like never before! I only discovered this site by accident. I’m of the age that doesn’t use face book or the like. I must say Christy that I have seen you and heard you perform on many occasions in the past thirty years, mainly in the Northwest, in Derry. I always remember a gig you played in St Columb’s hall when you were seriously competing with the hacks in Foyle taxi’s as their calls were being picked up through your speakers! Do you remember that one? I have another funny story about that night but I will share it another time. I also remember a great night that you performed in the Lake of shadows in Buncrana, it was the first time I heard you giving off to a few S….hawks who were talking through one of your beautiful songs. I had the good fortune to have a few drinks with you after as I was good friends with some members of the support band. I have to say that I have another reason to write to you and that’s because after battering the oul guitar for thirty-five odd years I sat down and began to write songs in January and haven’t really stopped!. I don’t know exactly where the inspiration came from but I would never deny the massive influence your songs have had on me and my family. The Christy Moore songbook is always brought out at family parties and is becoming a bit worse for the wear! I have written a song about a Derry man who I have great admiration for and would love you to hear it or even maybe play it sometime. It’s about Richard Moore, an ex-pupil of the school I teach in and founder of Children in Crossfire. If you’re interested I will send you a copy I recorded. All the best. John
I remember the taxis coming through the PA but I’m convinced that happened in The Old Cinema ( Rialto ???) in the mid 80s. I remember an earlier gig in St Columbs Hall. It was part of a Festival when Planxty shared a gig there with Seamus Heaney, Seamus Deane and a great Band called Pumpkinhead. I still have the programme somewhere in the old suitcase archive. The Lake of Shadows was a favourite venue for Moving Hearts back in the 80s. We lingered there manys the night. Donal Lunny, Eoghan O’Neill and Declan Sinnott spent a (very) sleepless night there writing a beautiful piece called “The Lake of Shadows” which Moving Hearts subsequently recorded. I can hear every note resounding as I write this. Great to read that you have started writing the songs. Richard is certainly a worthy subject for a ballad.
First gig in Germany down! Berlin next, good times big man, see you in April, I’ll be there! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPFSu1ppLz0
Stall the digger Sham, tell Einstein to go easy on the water. Watch out for the Toten Hosen and dont o/d on the Eintopf. Listen to Kraftwerk on the road to Berlin. Have a great time in that music loving country but go easy on the schnappes und appelkorn which can lead a terrible grossen hangover
Watched the film LUKE
Even the last time he sang on stage/studio he was Brillo
What woiuld he make of our country’s present situation
Or should I instead ask What would he do about it ??
JP
I think thats probably the best thing to do
Hi All. Good to see some gigs by the Lee in Nov,,,, Thanks to Paul Cannon for that link.. It seems to chime with a song Declan has written ” By the Sound of your Name ” Paul if you ‘d care to make contact with me on http://www.4711ers.org I ‘d like to follow up with you after the Sneem gig,,, Beir bua. H
och aye the noo
Christy,
I want to echo the sentiment expressed by Petra & Isobel below in their comments below.
Your performance in the Sneem Hotel on Friday night was sublime; wonderfully humorous, energetic and enchanting.
My girlfriend and I want to extend our warmest thanks to you for the shout-out you gave us and for your beautiful rendition of ‘Black is the Colour’.
The time you devoted to the international attendants in the room was fabulous; introducing them, telling their story and welcoming them so kindly.
I believe I sat immediately behind Isobel and her family who were all very visibly moved by your performance of ‘Butterfly’ – we too were moved in turn.
I came across this print interview last year, I think I should share it here lest you or any of your listeners never come across it. Its title, to me, betrays the reason for your popularity as a singer and songwriter: your ability to appreciate lyrical skill and beauty.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/worldfolkandjazz/9171883/Christy-Moore-I-search-for-the-perfect-word.html
Haste ye back to Scotland.
And if you’re not so hasty, I’ll just bloody-well come back over!
I had hoped to sing ” Allende ” as well but the night took me away on various tangents…thanks for posting the Telegraph article… I had not read it before…I had forgotten the source of “By The Sound of Your Name”….I was enchanted by Sneem…visited there a few times before but this time I got a lovely sense of the place…
Hi Christy,
A heartfelt thank you for singing both mine and the lads favourite song “Butterfly” on Friday night in the beautiful “Schneem” ..A very emotional song for me. The boys, well they just love the melody and singing along. It is a song loaded with meaning, beautiful.
Jack(10) was the boy that went up to you at the end, he was totally gobsmacked as I had never mentioned to him that I had asked you to play our favourite song, he said he couldn’t remember if he said “thank you” to you or not, but he slept with that plectrum in his hand for the last two nights – a moment I believe he will never forget…
So after a relaxing weekend, looking up at the mountains and looking down into the sea the boys are indeed going back to scoil with a smile on their faces.
Thank you,
Love and light
Isobel.
to look out and see your boys sing along with the songs was very special…I wish ye well and hope our paths may cross again
Dear Christy,
We left the Kingdom of Kerry and Sweet County Clare behind and are back home in Hamburg. Our journey was built around your amazing concerts in Lisdoon and Sneem – what a great time we had … Heartfelt thanks to you, Declan, Maírtin’s band, Paddy and the entire stage crew to make it so special. Sound and light were superb in Sneem once again. As we were staying at the Sneem Hotel for some days we witnessed how a prosaic, empty conference room turned into a magic music venue, complete with animated audience, great vibes, stage equipment and the sound and spirit of magnificent music. A little miracle …
Like you, we were touched by the intense listening and remarkable song requests of the little ones on each of the concerts – the spirit of the songs will live on in the next generation(s) for sure … Thank you for the two songs you sang for us in Sneem – very kind ! We hope to see you and Declan again in Derry in November – be well and keep going !
Lots of love from Petra + Uwe
Very happy to read that you and Uwe had a good trip….the music has been flowing of late…both Lisdoon and Sneem gigs went very well….I am thoroughly enjoying the occasional get togethers with Mairtín O Connor’s band. The sound they make is very compatible with the songs.
Of course not everything, ha. I am sorry that I don’t recall the album or song on Pandora that I couldn’t hear the words at times. I will write it down next time.
Hey Christy,
I’m a 19 year old singer-songwriter, who loves Irish Folk Music, with yourself, the Dubliners and the Wolfe Tones being my top 3 favourite performers. My question is, how can I attempt to get my name out there and start touring the country in this genre like you did? If it’s a long transition I am prepared to wait. Is there somebody, or a label, I can contact?
Thanks Christy,
All the Best.
I don’t have the answer Graham. It took me many years of gigging before I got near the recording process. All I can share with you is my own story.I started playing when I was 16. I did not record until I was 24. By then I had been gigging full time for 4 years. Every ones journey is different.
Hi Christy. Thanks a million for looking after us on the first night in Lisdoonvarna and singing a song each for Bob and Tess. They can’t stop talking about it. They’ll be fans for life.
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Thank you Peter….I just love when the young ones listen to and like the songs….having Bob and Tess sitting there listening to and singing the songs beats any old gold disc on the wall, means more then any review…had two young brothers ( 10 and 8) from Kildare in Sneem, Co.Kerry last night…their request was for Butterfly…listeners such as these two lads and your Bob and Tess go to create a real feelgood factor for this old balladeer
Hi Christy, I’ve noticed there’s no mention of Vicar St on your gigs listing for this winter. Do you have any plans to play there? My brothers and I will probably try to make it to Naas if you’re not doing Vicar St.
Vicar St dates are being finalised and will be announced shortly..they will be in december..hope all works out for you and the brothers
Hey Christy,
Just some feed back from someone who’s a fan of yours.
What I love so much of most traditional Irish and Scottish (and maybe traditional British or Welsh music as well) is that the singing is not only thoughtful lyrics, but you can actually understand and hear what they are saying. Christy, you have awesome music and lyrics; but, in your recordings, I can’t always hear what you are saying.
I sense you like the sensitivity as I do – no spell check here and I can’t remember how to spell sensitivity – ha. But, damn it sometimes I can’t make out what you are saying. I don’t think it’s the Irish accent. I just think you get louder at times and then so soft that you can’t actually hear you. Or, the recording studio screws it up.
I totally understand musicians wanting to get the sound right at performances/concerts. It is so crucial!
I have heard favorite bands/ musicians, live, that sound horrible, only beacuse the sound set up is horrible.
I think Livingston Taylor has recorded in a way you can’t hear him. Too much production / background music stuff.
Listening to you on Pandora today Christy. Thanks for all your great work!
Love in Music.
Charles
Charles….in recent decades I have always prioritised enunciation….I love words, the shape,the sound and the meaning of sentences,phrases and words themselves…no matter how good a performance, how beautiful the music, how slick the production….I simply cannot get into a gig if the lyrics are not clearly audible and understandable….so I do understand your complaint….could you share with us the source of your displeasure, the song or the album or does it apply to everything you have happened upon from the repertoire…thanks for your feedback
Just a quick one Christy – I have listened to you live many many times – all memorable – even one in Pedigree Corner- I also go to Fairport Convention Cropredy festival every year – and every year people go on the site saying Christy Moore should play there on the Saturday night before FC and then come on an sing Matty Groves with the boys – I agree – its one great festival
I have often wondered about Cropedy….I first heard Fairport Convention in Manchester circa 1970….I thought they were magnificent….long may they reverberate….when I first heard them they sowed the seed for what became Moving Hearts a decade later….they certainly inspired the Band I had in the mid 70s which featured Jimmy Faulkner, Declan McNelis, Kevin Burke and Robbie Brennan. We recorded an album in 1975 called ” Whatever Tickles Your Fancy”
Sailing from the Lowlands Low on the 3rd of October and then on Friday heading to Portlaoise with the three of us. Looking forward hearing you and Declan live again.
good to hear from you John O Dreams…way hay roll and go
Christy, how do I cut a long story short, in a foreign language even. First and foremost thank you for playing the Whelans gig for Phil. it means a lot to me – I follow The Pogues since the early days, they were there more than half of my life. I lost my father to cancer last year, still I kind of dont know what to do with it. you think you cope with it somehow but then again you dont have a clue what it means and you are surprised how and when it gets to you. So in honour of my father and for Phil I made the trip to Dublin to see the gig … and it was totally different from what I thought it would be like. I have to admit I didnt know that much about your music except for the classics like Ride on and Lisdoonvarna – a song me and a very dear friend of mine still make jokes about – just because we travelled on a bus eirrean (?) coach trip from Killarney to Galway and it was on the radio after we heard it about every night in the pubs in killarney played for the tourists. I dont even know why we found it that hilarious but still we crack from laughter when we go “Hmmmm”…. whatever… Since that gig in Whelans, which I really enjoyed and which left the impression that you are pretty serious with your music and how you like to communicate it, I bought stuff from you like the 2006 Live in Dublin album and whatnot. I listen to all kinds of music since a very young age, I dont care for genres, it just has to get to me – the thing I was missing for years was stuff that really takes me away, changes something, hits me, provides lyrics that put a smile on my face or make me reflect, rethink or just work on getting the message behind. But I found this again in your songs. Mercy, Motherland, Cry like a man…. all stuff that really calms me down, helps me to chill, makes me reconsider, helps me to shut down the hectic allday life, slows me down, to breathe and (I know this sounds stupid), how the air smells when it starts to change to the typical autumn like scent. … David Guetta made of us a bunch of lemmings, everything that is released as so called music nowadays is just as unimportant as the morning wake up fart. Anyway to shut it: Thank you Christy, for everything. You helped me along the way. And I feel at home listening to you. Ireland is kind of my second home. Been there a lot. Will come back soon hopefully. God bless you, take care and good luck now (as they often said to me in the west)
welcome to our site JP….Philip is an inspiration….I played in Wuppertal once , maybe 30 years ago, myself and the late Jimmy Faulkner….thanks for listening and sharing…I lost my father when I was 11….57 years later I still think of him and miss him but passing years do help the healing process…the songs you mention are among my own favourites to sing…away from gigs and recording and all that goes with being a full time singer.. I like to sit quietly in my workroom and sing some of these songs…they can take me away…………….
“out through the window away on the air,
over the city away in the rain,
to a field by the river where the trees are so green
the deepest of green that you’ve ever seen
where once you have been you can go back again
you can go anytime, you can go anytime,
for its only in your mind”……( from John Spillane’s Magic Nights in The Lobby Bar)
“I can’t think of a case where poems changed the world, but what they do is they change people’s understanding of what’s going on in the world.”
Seamus Heaney…….
Seamus has moved on up to the high field….in his wake he leaves lonesome, heartbroken family and friends…..he also leaves a body of work that will survive almost everything that surrounds us today
Saddened and shocked to learn of the death of Seamus Heaney who was here with Liam ‘Flynn just 2 weeks ago. Somehow it never seemed so hard to study his work at school knowing he was one of our own. First few paragraphs of his Nobel address paint a beautiful picture of the world he drew up in. May the sod rest lightly on him. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/seamus-heaney-dead-poets-1995-nobel-lecture-8791520.html
Thanks John….what a great address
From Derry! RIP…