Hello Christy how many guitars do you have and how many do you have on stage in your concerts
Christy's reply
I use 3 Takamines on stage … all of them 40 years old….they live in Co Donegal with my colleague Johnny ..I have 2 Atkin guitars which I play at home also another very old Tak……the old Taks suit my purpose….I dont like the recent models
RIP Gary Brooker of Procol Harum. Only saw them once – May 1969 a free concert in the grounds of UMIST, nr PIccadilly Station. A student event but crowd boosted via newspaper coverage pre gig… brilliant ‘ live’ sound and fantastic full set played. The first open air gig I attended – marquee folk in Platt Fields followed in the early 70s. They had great bills – you were an afternoon highlight…not my first time seeing you play, but several mates became fans after that day.
Not quite ‘holding hands and waiting for the dark’, but memorable music…great times.
Hi Christy,
Just been back to check the covid bunker in case i need it for nuclear war soon. Pleased to say that the baked beans are still in date, the candles are ready and the crosswords have yet to be completed…so am ready for the invasion.
Anyway the reason for writing is that i saw a horse was running at punchestown today with Duffy in the name and i began singing Duffy’s Cut.
What a great song by Wally , what an awful event , murder and exploitation.
There is a fine video of you singing it with real feeling on youtube 12 years ago in a wee venue.
There is even an american commemorative website which even sells Duffy’s Cut beer.
Cheers
Rory
Christy's reply
I’d not seen that before Rory..it was recorded in Dingle,County Kerry…..Fungi was in the audience
Christy
Hope you are doing well Bernard Angley here i promoted many a show with you back in the day the best being at Limericks Crescent Theater.And had many a cup of tea with you there you are improving with age keep up the good work and maybe someday we will meet for a cup of tea.
Christy's reply
see you in the Treaty Cafe Ber……is the Crescent Theatre nr The Belltable? I’ve not been in the City since Chuck Feeny’s Ballad Lounge opened out in Plessey
Hi Christy. I’ve been watching concert dates and you always seem to take a break when we are planning to be in Ireland 🙁 (this year 5/29-6/23). Guess I will watch for the Vicar Street concerts in Dec/January. Happy Spring! Kathleen
Hi C.S. “Chip shops and Bed and Breakfasts sprung up over night.
Once a place for quiet retreats now a holy sight ” , just what Connemara needs, if they can do it in Knock and Ballinspittle ? We even had moving Statues in the Church near the Jesse James Tavern in Asdee in North Kerry back in 1985. I’m kinda surprised it took so long, but ye are rather remote. “An rud is annamh is iontach” Beir bua. H
CM
How did you get on at the dentist.?There once was was lad in the town that used to pull teeth with his fingers.
Here covid meant no priest at the wake here .You are allowed in emergencies to give sacraments yourself. I Had heard of it because When I was born I was close to kicking the bucket and dad did a ” baiste orlár” which basically means he baptised me .So we had a publican and sean nós singer bless the marbhán.A woman from inish meáin did the rosary and a tailor over the road did his comedy routine.
But the missing priest really bothered my mother she asked the new priest to come and bless us and the house.
In the meantime an apparition appears in the front room on sunny days.Its a trick of light the grotto out back somehow reflects through the house and the blessed mother appears in the window of the house across the road.
There was great excitement praying and stuff and then they realised it was a reflection . It was then agreed the priest didnt need to know!
All of a sudden the house was spotless and I was told to clean my room even though he wouldnt go in there .
New table cloths appeared and cakes I wasnt allowed to touch.
Here he came and he was as young as myself .A nice lad .He blessed us and the house .But wouldnt touch the cake for fear of removing his mask so we could have a proper gawk at him.
I was thinking of asking him back as an april fools to bless the spook in the toilet .That idea went down like a led balloon with the mother.
The apparition can be seen here https://ibb.co/P9SLS8K
That’s all for now from the west .are you working on any new songs ? CS 17
P.S. always nice to hear from Pam
Christy's reply
God Bless Us and safe us CS but that apparition has me quaking in my pajamas..its certainly looks like Herself… and she wearing the Laois Colours…
the dentist had his head in my mouth for 20 minutes ( and him with bad dandruff) he surfaced and I asked “hows things in there doctor”…”your teeth are perfect but your gums will have to come out ” sez he.. “that will be 180 euros”..”will you take my OAP GP Card “sez I…. “will I buck” sez he..”this a cash only operation”…..
I’m here trying to figure out who is the patron saint of teeth and gums…I think I’ll give Father Darcy a ring in the morning
Thankyou for mentioning The meeting of the, waters by Thomas Moore. I spent a lot of the day yesterday wandering it’s lovely glade. I was supposed to be working, but sometimes you have to look after your self.
—
Sweet vale of Avoca! how calm could I rest
In thy bosom of shade, with the friends I love best,
Where the storms that we feel in this cold world should cease,
And our hearts, like thy waters, be mingled in peace.
—
I wandered along and found myself here, with Brendan Kennelly’s A man made from Rain
—
When I see a word
vanishing
into the rain of his hands
I see a hand
shaping the word
‘beginning’.
My eyes of a man
of flesh,
explore the eyes of a man
of rain
and I see
there is no beginning,
no end.
—
How did the gig go?
Rebecca
Christy's reply
There is not in the wide world a valley so sweet
I thought the gig was massive but I’m not always the best judge
Hello Christy,
You’re right, we’re not very good at wakes round here. But some of the ones organised by my mother were the best parts of my childhood. All the family would materialise together, people I never got to see from one year to the next, and I’d listen to all their stories.
“the stories kept on coming back from 1942”
She did great buffets too.
Not much drink though, most of the family were methodist.
Rebecca
Christy's reply
I once knew an alcoholic Methodist….a lovely person in every way but crippled with an unquenchable thirst for the gargle…God love her but the thirsty crathur would drink porter off a sore leg….her funeral faithfully celebrated the nature of her daily pursuits…
“As I went out by Glasgow City
Nancy Whisky I chanced to smell
I went in sat down beside her
Seven Long Years I loved well”
“Whisky Whisky Nancy O”………….( The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem)
I’m off out to the dentist now….( your teeth are perfect but your gums will have to come out )
Always great to read your enthusiasm for MacColl, Peggy Seeger et al – and to know that you’re still gigging the songs.They always pack a punch…
The SKY doc is a real gem and I’m re mentioning the following in case Jojo/ others might not have seen it… put ‘Ewan MacColl’ in the search box at Salford’s http://www.wcml.org.uk and there are many great features about Ewan MacColl/ Jimmy Miller.
Have a good day
Dave
Christy's reply
good man Dave…A great addition to this mornings MacColl reflections….
I should also have mentioned “The Joy of Living”
I’ve just finished watching a wonderful program on Ewan MacCall, have you seen it? It was on Sky Arts, a really great story of his life and music.
Best wishes
Joanna
Christy's reply
saw that a while back Joanna…it was spell binding….gotta hand it to Sky Arts, (and Sky Documentries) they come up with some great programmes….and while I’m here I should also like to mention Alan Yentob’s new season of “Imagine”…last week his programme with Labi Siffre was riveting….as was a recent episode with the Cuban Ballet Dancer Carlos Acosta….
Ewan MacColl remains the most important figure in the Folk Music revival…no one else comes near…he has influenced the majority of Folk Singers in Ireland,Scotland,Wales, England and further afield…( many of whom do not even realise it).. the legacy of his life’s work continues to yield and enthrall…Last night I sang his “Go, Move,Shift”…I’ve had the good fortune to cover other of his compositions: “Sweet Thames Flow Softly”, “Tim Evans”,”First Time Ever I saw Your Face”, “Good Ship Granma” (aka Companeros, aka Fidel & Che), “The Travelling People” and “Green Island”…..other songs of his include “Shoals of Herring”, “Dirty Old Town” “Manchester Rembler, “My Old Man” and many many more that reverberate as long as people sing…
I sang with Ewan and Peggy Seeger once way back in 1968…it remains a very important night in my working life….Peggy still going strong,I look forward to her return to Ireland in the coming months when she will perform here again with her Son Calum MacColl…..
I spent today at a funeral, saying farewell to a family friend. A fitting tribute to a great guy. Followed by a sunny drive home with thoughts of good people…then, terrific to read Gerry’s post, full of affection for his Dad and times with you…
Time for ‘Parting glass’ now – have a brilliant gig.
Dave
Christy's reply
you got me thinking about the difference between English and Irish Funerals….I’ve always found the former to be serious, quiet,conservative ( laborius) respectable affairs…while the latter can sometimes be the prequel to an almighty lash of drink and cavortion….
” did’nt he go very quick in the end”
“I was only talking to her the other day and she on her way to the bookie”
I must sign off..the 10 minute bell just ringing, time to tighten the corset
Christy hi
It’s been a very long time since I last saw you. I was a child and you were visiting my dad Aiden Farrell. I am at the moment in York with dad and he has just been reminiscing about you and Newbridge. He is 89 this year and he is doing grand for his age. So he sends his love to you.
Christy's reply
I backed a winner in York once…came in at 16/1 with Lester in the saddle….best wishes to Aiden
Hi C. Ahh Riding the High Stool and Derby, two great songs, treating serious social issues from different angles they bring me right I back love them both. I looked at the Lyrics section and then One Voice for further information. The use of different voices to interpret the same situation is a wonderful teaching technique in working through case studies and Derby Day is a great example, I remember early in my career hearing stories of the ” Cruelty Man ” and his view of situations, not to mention the Bishops and Judges ! Your song – writing draws from real life and imagined vignettes both very powerful. It is this ability to raise concerns, raise awareness yet never lecture that has drawn me to your work for decades. You have shone a light on so many issues and stood by so many people and causes. I know you say the aim of the balladeer is to spread the news, however the news you focus on is so important. Thank you. Shine on, enjoy tonight, safe travelling all. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Christy's reply
Thank you Hilary..
Its 7.30 pm here in The Green Room of the Pavilion Theatre ,Dun Laoghaire…its night 3 of a 4 gig run at this Theatre…
we have checked the guitars,sound,lights..the crew have poised and I have just completed pre gig prep..
I can hear the listeners assembling close by as the time approaches…this is year 56 of my tour..we are finding our feet again after that two year hiatus…I give thanks to all who have striven endlessly to get us thru..to those who are still battling the pandemic, seeking to roll out vaccinations globally…..
Hello Christy,
Gig day and I hope it’s brillig.
I was supposed to go to a folk thing last night, but sometimes these days I’m so exhausted. So I curled up in front of the fire with some hot chocolate instead. Usually, when I don’t force myself to do things, I can end up feeling, very low. But I’m doing ok this morning. It looks like it might be a nice day out there.
Pam, it’s so lovely to hear from you. I don’t understand your “bottom of the pile” thing. I always love reading your posts. They have a lovely energy to them. As you know, I never shut up and, what I’ve found, over time, is that writing gets easier when you keep at it. So I may not be writing songs but at least I’m writing, however ineffectively.
I think the weather people (?) should hire us as a storm naming section. If only for the comedy we’d add to weather forecasting.
Storm fluffy bottom
Storm frankenstein
Storm frankfurter
Storm frilly knickers
Storm flibberty gibbert
All the talk about trying to play different instruments. I wonder what it would be like to try out different voices.
Morning christy and all,
Genre! It’s like art, I love what I like.
Born in the 50’s the sixties opened up great inspirations and strong opinions. My musical tastes emerge from then and still evolving. I just appreciate sincerity as I get older.
Being a huge fan of yours for years, was pleased to find guestbook when I was coming out of difficult period of my life, full of like minded people with great knowledge, feel my contributions are somewhat flat compared to the experiences of others, so only check in when I feel there’s something not too mundane, for some reason it usually involves black puddings!
So bottom of the pile here, a ‘reader’ and a ‘listener ‘ (no talent!).
Not blessed with much disposable income have to wait till you’re able to get over to UK before I can attend concert and your current ones sound amazing. Cheers all. Pam
Christy's reply
Good Morning Pam…Always a pleasure to hear from our Bury correspondant..thank you for sharing…I feel we’re all in this together…I sometimes struggle to respond,to find something meaningful to say, a bit like that this morning…all I can say is….keep coming back….there aint “no bottom to this pile”
Hello Christy and All,
There’s not many places you can go where people are on the same wavelength as yourself. Here I’m at home. Even if some of us ignore each other.
I noticed yesterday that Newcastle Falcons have a back row forward called Bashem…
Genre, not sure about it at all. Quite often for me it’s down to how much Liam it’s got in it. The firther we get away from him, the less I like it.
And I’m fascinated by rhythm, keep the rhythm on its toes and you’ve got me. Apart from strange things in 13/16. Then I can’t be bothered to engage enough to work out what’s going on.
‘John o’ Dreams’…lovely to think of that being played in your workroom… Atkin and capo put to great use…
Always good to chat here – I’ve been talking to myself for years – not started arguing yet…genres in music – there’s a topic for a thesis – differences between acid folk and psych folk anyone?!
Hello Christy how many guitars do you have and how many do you have on stage in your concerts
I use 3 Takamines on stage … all of them 40 years old….they live in Co Donegal with my colleague Johnny ..I have 2 Atkin guitars which I play at home also another very old Tak……the old Taks suit my purpose….I dont like the recent models
Hi Christy
RIP Gary Brooker of Procol Harum. Only saw them once – May 1969 a free concert in the grounds of UMIST, nr PIccadilly Station. A student event but crowd boosted via newspaper coverage pre gig… brilliant ‘ live’ sound and fantastic full set played. The first open air gig I attended – marquee folk in Platt Fields followed in the early 70s. They had great bills – you were an afternoon highlight…not my first time seeing you play, but several mates became fans after that day.
Not quite ‘holding hands and waiting for the dark’, but memorable music…great times.
Dave
that vintage is thinning out Dave
Hi Christy,
Just been back to check the covid bunker in case i need it for nuclear war soon. Pleased to say that the baked beans are still in date, the candles are ready and the crosswords have yet to be completed…so am ready for the invasion.
Anyway the reason for writing is that i saw a horse was running at punchestown today with Duffy in the name and i began singing Duffy’s Cut.
What a great song by Wally , what an awful event , murder and exploitation.
There is a fine video of you singing it with real feeling on youtube 12 years ago in a wee venue.
There is even an american commemorative website which even sells Duffy’s Cut beer.
Cheers
Rory
I’d not seen that before Rory..it was recorded in Dingle,County Kerry…..Fungi was in the audience
Christy
Hope you are doing well Bernard Angley here i promoted many a show with you back in the day the best being at Limericks Crescent Theater.And had many a cup of tea with you there you are improving with age keep up the good work and maybe someday we will meet for a cup of tea.
see you in the Treaty Cafe Ber……is the Crescent Theatre nr The Belltable? I’ve not been in the City since Chuck Feeny’s Ballad Lounge opened out in Plessey
Hi Christy. I’ve been watching concert dates and you always seem to take a break when we are planning to be in Ireland 🙁 (this year 5/29-6/23). Guess I will watch for the Vicar Street concerts in Dec/January. Happy Spring! Kathleen
many happy returns Kathleen
Hi C.S. “Chip shops and Bed and Breakfasts sprung up over night.
Once a place for quiet retreats now a holy sight ” , just what Connemara needs, if they can do it in Knock and Ballinspittle ? We even had moving Statues in the Church near the Jesse James Tavern in Asdee in North Kerry back in 1985. I’m kinda surprised it took so long, but ye are rather remote. “An rud is annamh is iontach” Beir bua. H
is this a request for “Knock Song” ?
CM
How did you get on at the dentist.?There once was was lad in the town that used to pull teeth with his fingers.
Here covid meant no priest at the wake here .You are allowed in emergencies to give sacraments yourself. I Had heard of it because When I was born I was close to kicking the bucket and dad did a ” baiste orlár” which basically means he baptised me .So we had a publican and sean nós singer bless the marbhán.A woman from inish meáin did the rosary and a tailor over the road did his comedy routine.
But the missing priest really bothered my mother she asked the new priest to come and bless us and the house.
In the meantime an apparition appears in the front room on sunny days.Its a trick of light the grotto out back somehow reflects through the house and the blessed mother appears in the window of the house across the road.
There was great excitement praying and stuff and then they realised it was a reflection . It was then agreed the priest didnt need to know!
All of a sudden the house was spotless and I was told to clean my room even though he wouldnt go in there .
New table cloths appeared and cakes I wasnt allowed to touch.
Here he came and he was as young as myself .A nice lad .He blessed us and the house .But wouldnt touch the cake for fear of removing his mask so we could have a proper gawk at him.
I was thinking of asking him back as an april fools to bless the spook in the toilet .That idea went down like a led balloon with the mother.
The apparition can be seen here
https://ibb.co/P9SLS8K
That’s all for now from the west .are you working on any new songs ? CS 17
P.S. always nice to hear from Pam
God Bless Us and safe us CS but that apparition has me quaking in my pajamas..its certainly looks like Herself… and she wearing the Laois Colours…
the dentist had his head in my mouth for 20 minutes ( and him with bad dandruff) he surfaced and I asked “hows things in there doctor”…”your teeth are perfect but your gums will have to come out ” sez he.. “that will be 180 euros”..”will you take my OAP GP Card “sez I…. “will I buck” sez he..”this a cash only operation”…..
I’m here trying to figure out who is the patron saint of teeth and gums…I think I’ll give Father Darcy a ring in the morning
Thankyou for mentioning The meeting of the, waters by Thomas Moore. I spent a lot of the day yesterday wandering it’s lovely glade. I was supposed to be working, but sometimes you have to look after your self.
—
Sweet vale of Avoca! how calm could I rest
In thy bosom of shade, with the friends I love best,
Where the storms that we feel in this cold world should cease,
And our hearts, like thy waters, be mingled in peace.
—
I wandered along and found myself here, with Brendan Kennelly’s A man made from Rain
—
When I see a word
vanishing
into the rain of his hands
I see a hand
shaping the word
‘beginning’.
My eyes of a man
of flesh,
explore the eyes of a man
of rain
and I see
there is no beginning,
no end.
—
How did the gig go?
Rebecca
There is not in the wide world a valley so sweet
I thought the gig was massive but I’m not always the best judge
Hello Christy,
You’re right, we’re not very good at wakes round here. But some of the ones organised by my mother were the best parts of my childhood. All the family would materialise together, people I never got to see from one year to the next, and I’d listen to all their stories.
“the stories kept on coming back from 1942”
She did great buffets too.
Not much drink though, most of the family were methodist.
Rebecca
I once knew an alcoholic Methodist….a lovely person in every way but crippled with an unquenchable thirst for the gargle…God love her but the thirsty crathur would drink porter off a sore leg….her funeral faithfully celebrated the nature of her daily pursuits…
“As I went out by Glasgow City
Nancy Whisky I chanced to smell
I went in sat down beside her
Seven Long Years I loved well”
“Whisky Whisky Nancy O”………….( The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem)
I’m off out to the dentist now….( your teeth are perfect but your gums will have to come out )
Mornin’ Christy
Always great to read your enthusiasm for MacColl, Peggy Seeger et al – and to know that you’re still gigging the songs.They always pack a punch…
The SKY doc is a real gem and I’m re mentioning the following in case Jojo/ others might not have seen it… put ‘Ewan MacColl’ in the search box at Salford’s http://www.wcml.org.uk and there are many great features about Ewan MacColl/ Jimmy Miller.
Have a good day
Dave
good man Dave…A great addition to this mornings MacColl reflections….
I should also have mentioned “The Joy of Living”
Hi Christy
I’ve just finished watching a wonderful program on Ewan MacCall, have you seen it? It was on Sky Arts, a really great story of his life and music.
Best wishes
Joanna
saw that a while back Joanna…it was spell binding….gotta hand it to Sky Arts, (and Sky Documentries) they come up with some great programmes….and while I’m here I should also like to mention Alan Yentob’s new season of “Imagine”…last week his programme with Labi Siffre was riveting….as was a recent episode with the Cuban Ballet Dancer Carlos Acosta….
Ewan MacColl remains the most important figure in the Folk Music revival…no one else comes near…he has influenced the majority of Folk Singers in Ireland,Scotland,Wales, England and further afield…( many of whom do not even realise it).. the legacy of his life’s work continues to yield and enthrall…Last night I sang his “Go, Move,Shift”…I’ve had the good fortune to cover other of his compositions: “Sweet Thames Flow Softly”, “Tim Evans”,”First Time Ever I saw Your Face”, “Good Ship Granma” (aka Companeros, aka Fidel & Che), “The Travelling People” and “Green Island”…..other songs of his include “Shoals of Herring”, “Dirty Old Town” “Manchester Rembler, “My Old Man” and many many more that reverberate as long as people sing…
I sang with Ewan and Peggy Seeger once way back in 1968…it remains a very important night in my working life….Peggy still going strong,I look forward to her return to Ireland in the coming months when she will perform here again with her Son Calum MacColl…..
“Like the trembling heart of a captive bird”
Hi Christy
I spent today at a funeral, saying farewell to a family friend. A fitting tribute to a great guy. Followed by a sunny drive home with thoughts of good people…then, terrific to read Gerry’s post, full of affection for his Dad and times with you…
Time for ‘Parting glass’ now – have a brilliant gig.
Dave
you got me thinking about the difference between English and Irish Funerals….I’ve always found the former to be serious, quiet,conservative ( laborius) respectable affairs…while the latter can sometimes be the prequel to an almighty lash of drink and cavortion….
” did’nt he go very quick in the end”
“I was only talking to her the other day and she on her way to the bookie”
I must sign off..the 10 minute bell just ringing, time to tighten the corset
Christy hi
It’s been a very long time since I last saw you. I was a child and you were visiting my dad Aiden Farrell. I am at the moment in York with dad and he has just been reminiscing about you and Newbridge. He is 89 this year and he is doing grand for his age. So he sends his love to you.
I backed a winner in York once…came in at 16/1 with Lester in the saddle….best wishes to Aiden
Hi C. Ahh Riding the High Stool and Derby, two great songs, treating serious social issues from different angles they bring me right I back love them both. I looked at the Lyrics section and then One Voice for further information. The use of different voices to interpret the same situation is a wonderful teaching technique in working through case studies and Derby Day is a great example, I remember early in my career hearing stories of the ” Cruelty Man ” and his view of situations, not to mention the Bishops and Judges ! Your song – writing draws from real life and imagined vignettes both very powerful. It is this ability to raise concerns, raise awareness yet never lecture that has drawn me to your work for decades. You have shone a light on so many issues and stood by so many people and causes. I know you say the aim of the balladeer is to spread the news, however the news you focus on is so important. Thank you. Shine on, enjoy tonight, safe travelling all. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Thank you Hilary..
Its 7.30 pm here in The Green Room of the Pavilion Theatre ,Dun Laoghaire…its night 3 of a 4 gig run at this Theatre…
we have checked the guitars,sound,lights..the crew have poised and I have just completed pre gig prep..
I can hear the listeners assembling close by as the time approaches…this is year 56 of my tour..we are finding our feet again after that two year hiatus…I give thanks to all who have striven endlessly to get us thru..to those who are still battling the pandemic, seeking to roll out vaccinations globally…..
last weeks two gigs featured 23 and 24 songs….
Hello Christy,
Gig day and I hope it’s brillig.
I was supposed to go to a folk thing last night, but sometimes these days I’m so exhausted. So I curled up in front of the fire with some hot chocolate instead. Usually, when I don’t force myself to do things, I can end up feeling, very low. But I’m doing ok this morning. It looks like it might be a nice day out there.
Pam, it’s so lovely to hear from you. I don’t understand your “bottom of the pile” thing. I always love reading your posts. They have a lovely energy to them. As you know, I never shut up and, what I’ve found, over time, is that writing gets easier when you keep at it. So I may not be writing songs but at least I’m writing, however ineffectively.
Rebecca
easy does it…
Of all the songs you have written which ones gave you the most satisfaction or ones that you are really happy youwrote
Riding The High Stool, Derby Day,
I think the weather people (?) should hire us as a storm naming section. If only for the comedy we’d add to weather forecasting.
Storm fluffy bottom
Storm frankenstein
Storm frankfurter
Storm frilly knickers
Storm flibberty gibbert
All the talk about trying to play different instruments. I wonder what it would be like to try out different voices.
Morning christy and all,
Genre! It’s like art, I love what I like.
Born in the 50’s the sixties opened up great inspirations and strong opinions. My musical tastes emerge from then and still evolving. I just appreciate sincerity as I get older.
Being a huge fan of yours for years, was pleased to find guestbook when I was coming out of difficult period of my life, full of like minded people with great knowledge, feel my contributions are somewhat flat compared to the experiences of others, so only check in when I feel there’s something not too mundane, for some reason it usually involves black puddings!
So bottom of the pile here, a ‘reader’ and a ‘listener ‘ (no talent!).
Not blessed with much disposable income have to wait till you’re able to get over to UK before I can attend concert and your current ones sound amazing. Cheers all. Pam
Good Morning Pam…Always a pleasure to hear from our Bury correspondant..thank you for sharing…I feel we’re all in this together…I sometimes struggle to respond,to find something meaningful to say, a bit like that this morning…all I can say is….keep coming back….there aint “no bottom to this pile”
Hello Christy and All,
There’s not many places you can go where people are on the same wavelength as yourself. Here I’m at home. Even if some of us ignore each other.
I noticed yesterday that Newcastle Falcons have a back row forward called Bashem…
Genre, not sure about it at all. Quite often for me it’s down to how much Liam it’s got in it. The firther we get away from him, the less I like it.
And I’m fascinated by rhythm, keep the rhythm on its toes and you’ve got me. Apart from strange things in 13/16. Then I can’t be bothered to engage enough to work out what’s going on.
I got chatting to a guy yesterday about harps. He has a collection of 25, all different… One of them is an original Egan from 1810. I’m going to go and have a go on it. It’s difficult to describe how exciting this is. It’s kind of like meeting a real live unicorn. Harp geek….
This is what they look like
https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-portable-irish-harp-by-john-egan-of-dublin-c-1821-with-a-stand-83318153.html
Rebecca
a prop called Phil Grunt…
I once sang a few songs wilh Liam Óg and Laoise Kelly…sitting between Pipes and Harp was a sacred space…
as we riff on genres I’m reminded of the second song I learned as a child…Thomas Moore’s “The Meeting of The Waters”
‘John o’ Dreams’…lovely to think of that being played in your workroom… Atkin and capo put to great use…
Always good to chat here – I’ve been talking to myself for years – not started arguing yet…genres in music – there’s a topic for a thesis – differences between acid folk and psych folk anyone?!
Hope you get ‘Uncut ‘ ok and enjoy the chat… D