Christy hi
Justice for the Stardust families in the south on thursday.
No justice for the Bloody Sunday families in the north it seems on today’s news.
I am sure it will be raised on tuesday and thursday next week in Derry.
In both cases dearly loved ones never came home, impossible to imagine, hard to bear.
Rory
Thanks Christy. I’m working hard on my chords. The F is nearly there I think. Three fingers down. The version I’ve got has the first finger on two strings. That’s not happening at the moment. It’s a lot nearer than it was though.
I’m chomping at the bit to get a song under my belt.
Rosalita today i hope, then Mcillhatton, once I’ve got a D chord down.
I was watching the live thing on the Irish Times website yesterday afternoon. We’ll done to such a wonderful jury.
A few years ago,I was in Central Library as tables were being set up for an event. It turned out to be a session where library archives were being put out for use by the public,as an open afternoon.
I stuck around and chatted to a woman who I assumed was on the staff…not so…she was a local folk singer/historian who’d been invited along to discuss broadsides,local songs and sing a few extracts…an ace afternoon followed.
This was my intro to Jennifer Reid…since then,I’ve bumped into her a few times and followed her career with interest. Just now I see that she’s touring with Eliza Carthy! She’s a fascinating lass,and independently,built up a brilliant ‘career’ following her interests…hopefully,you and readers here,will get a few minutes to head online and check out Jennifer Reid’s work.
Have a good day
Dave
Christy's reply
what a fine singer…
thanks for sharing…
just caught a few of her songs on the Tube
brings me back to 1967 when I lived in Rochdale for a spell
over a Fruit & Veg next door to The Morning Star Pub
my mate Derek ran the shop ..at night we’d hit any one of the numerous Folk Clubs in the region..
Some great nights
any Fruit & Veg left over went into Veg Curries and Fruit Wines…Derek had many talents
Hi Christy,
may I ask you or other helpful 4711ers what’s the first song in your answer to Marty? The others I know (incl. Lyra McKee), but the first doesn’t ring a bell.
Thank you!
Enjoy the gigs in Derry
Birgit
Bless Stardust victims and families. Fair play,Christy.
Dave
Christy's reply
Let me tell you a story, I’ll quick as I can,
There’s terrible news from the Holy Land.
Pictures of children etched in my mind,
buried in the rubble on the firing line.
Derry awaits…. where you also stood against injustice.
You will be as welcome as the the returning swallows to the N.W.
Christy's reply
just thinking about what might be sung..
“in 1832 a ship set sail from Derry Quay”
“Away Away You Broken Heart”
“It Happened on a Sunday Afternoon”
“Five Men Playing Poker on the Heysham Train”
“There was tension in the air as she left that night”
“in 1803 we sailed out to sea”
“The Time has come to part my love”
A day of mixed emotions today- good to see the truth out, but sorrow at the loss of those children and the years of struggle their families endured. I just want to say thank you to you too, Christy – you stood up and were counted when it was neither easy or popular to do so. Whilst this is mainly a day for the families, it was the likes of yourself who kept the fight in the public eye, and ensured this day would come. Hope you have a safe trip to the walls next week. You’re always welcome in our town.
Christy's reply
Thank You John….we look forward to crossing The Foyle
Christy i heard a wee bit of Brian Eno on r4 this morning, suggesting artists should pay royalties to the earth, especially when using nature’s sounds on recordings.
He has set up some earth as co-writer charity i think.
That blackbird on Folk Tale in the box set is priceless, i hope he had his/her musicians union card.
I do ‘harp’ on about it but it transfixes me every time i hear it, and the rumble of a lorry/tractor going past the shed too, but the earth’s blackbird is the star of the disc.
rory
Christy's reply
Thanks for the memory Rory…..shortly after dawn in Passage,Co.Waterford…
Unlawful killing. Justice finally. It won’t bring them back, or remove the pain, but at least, at last a modicum of justice for the poor families.
Sing your song now with pride and justification Christy. I am pleased I got a copy of the album before it had to be withdrawn.
Christy's reply
I’m thinking of those grieving parents who did not live to see this day….of what those families have been forced to endure for over forty years….I’ve witnessed the stress and exhaustion on their faces as they endured hurdle after hurdle placed in their path by arrogant dismissive condescending Judges, Politicians and Bureaucrats….yet they never gave up, they rallied and marched, organised and protested year after year, until Yesterday when they finally gained a smidgin of cold comfort…..
after 42 years a reason to smile in memory of their lost loved ones
Hello Christy,
The whole orchestra and folk musician thing is a strange one.
I think the orchestral players would find it a bit of a learning curve. They are trained to play in a very disciplined and controlled way. 16 violinists who sound together like a single (bigger) instrument.
I’m sure they’d find the freedom and individually nuanced moveable rhythms of a folk singer a very different experience to what they’re used to. It’s one of the things I love most about folk music. Groups of people coming together and melding, but still retaining their individual creativity. I’m thinking of the Celtic Orchestra that Donal started. Every single person there was their own person. Lovely.
That f chord is a bugger isn’t it! Ow!
Rebecca
Christy's reply
make sure you get that F right…conquer it and move forward….I got it wrong way back and still pay the price every single day of my life
Starting the day with a live Joan Baez album,recorded live in NYC,late 2004…superb diction,phrasing and setlist…Deportee and Motherland,crossing over with you…Also,a great version of Dylan’s, Seven Curses…such powerful imagery,ever tried the song?
Interesting,thinking about how it would be to work with an orchestra.If ever you give it a go,might I nominate Green grows the Laurel for the repertoire? For me,one of the most poignant songs,perfect for the nuances you include.Some orchestral ‘light and shade’ would be intriguing…and,of course,Matty Groves…
All the best.Thoughts with Stardust families today.
Dave
Christy's reply
its 60 years since I first heard Joan Baez….I was living in Askeaton, Co.Limerick lodging with Mr & Mrs Nolan…also staying there was a man who had two Joan Baez albums and a dansette…I was finger-picking in my sleep
Christy a bit behind this year with the poor weather but…..
Let me tell you about the Cherry trees,
Every April in our town,
They put on the most outrageous clothes and they sing and they dance around.
It is my friend Mick in Cork’s favourite and i can hear why.
JS does a lovely embellished version in the Opera House, though his original is hard to top. Sometimes artists collaborate with orchestras or string quartets and it does not quite gel, but JS’s recording does.
Rory
Christy's reply
its a hard connection to establish…..I’ve often wondered about singing in front of an orchestra…there have been opportunities but I’ve never risen to the challenge…JS had a good go at it and I’ve witnessed a few other collaborations….one that certainly succeeded was Liam O’Flynn’s performance of Sean Davey’s Brendan Voyage Suite….
Greetings Christy,
Brother Jim heading over for your show May18 and Springsteen on 19.Brother Dan can’t make it unfortunately due to coming birth of 3rd grandchild.Wife and son with his wife went to Israel in July. Toured Holy Land, Israeli bus driver nasty but after switching to Palestinian on way to Bethlehem he was kind enough to stop in Milk Cave. Mary, Joseph, and Jesus stopped here fleeing to Egypt, many pictures of babies on wall of cave. A rock taken from cave is supposedly helpful with fertility. My daughter in law is Jewish and her father is Israeli. First time meeting him I said Irish look for One State Solution for Ireland, Two State Solution for Palestine. I wonder what Jesus would think of all the babies on both sides that are needlessly slaughtered.I pray for Peace and Justice in this Cruel World. On a lighter note we’re taking a trip this October to France celebrating 50 years of Marriage. Two McGlinchey couples, in laws and friends. Wife has cousin in South of France and already thinking of looking up Davog Rynne venue. If he’s as talented as you it should be a grand show. God Bless and Keep Well- Danny. PS Jim says if it’s not too much to ask, play North and South, he promises not to cry and shout like I did during Motherland
Christy's reply
request noted ..safe travels to all ,be it to France Israel Palestine or Dublin…
Morning Christy the guitar on the Sheeran mad video is a Martin I have it for years but was having trouble with it whenever I used the capo when I took it off I had to retune a few people looked at it but it didn’t work.. Fair play to Harry Greaney he is definitely bitten by the ballad bug.and a big fan of you. As regards the Hard Cases clip it’s lost from my phone but I’ll ask Fergal he might still have it . Ground hurling
Christy's reply
The cider flagon hunt is on
if you hav’nt got a tosser
bring along a dozen
of them Hard Cases Soft Faces
that grip you with that deadly smile
Hello Christy,
Heard a lovely recording of Hamish Imlach on YouTube yesterday. N the back of that, there’s a copy of his Sonny’s Dream album on its way here.
Christy hi
Justice for the Stardust families in the south on thursday.
No justice for the Bloody Sunday families in the north it seems on today’s news.
I am sure it will be raised on tuesday and thursday next week in Derry.
In both cases dearly loved ones never came home, impossible to imagine, hard to bear.
Rory
Thank you, Rebecca!
Sad that the families had to fight for so long. Hopefully they find some solace and peace of mind.
Let us remember…
dublinpeople.com/news/northsideeast/articles/2016/02/02/the-story-of-christy-moore-and-the-stardust-song/?amp=1
Thanks Christy. I’m working hard on my chords. The F is nearly there I think. Three fingers down. The version I’ve got has the first finger on two strings. That’s not happening at the moment. It’s a lot nearer than it was though.
I’m chomping at the bit to get a song under my belt.
Rosalita today i hope, then Mcillhatton, once I’ve got a D chord down.
I was watching the live thing on the Irish Times website yesterday afternoon. We’ll done to such a wonderful jury.
Rebecca
Hello Birgit,
It’s called Duffy’s Cut. It’s on the Magic Nights album. X
Hi Christy
A few years ago,I was in Central Library as tables were being set up for an event. It turned out to be a session where library archives were being put out for use by the public,as an open afternoon.
I stuck around and chatted to a woman who I assumed was on the staff…not so…she was a local folk singer/historian who’d been invited along to discuss broadsides,local songs and sing a few extracts…an ace afternoon followed.
This was my intro to Jennifer Reid…since then,I’ve bumped into her a few times and followed her career with interest. Just now I see that she’s touring with Eliza Carthy! She’s a fascinating lass,and independently,built up a brilliant ‘career’ following her interests…hopefully,you and readers here,will get a few minutes to head online and check out Jennifer Reid’s work.
Have a good day
Dave
what a fine singer…
thanks for sharing…
just caught a few of her songs on the Tube
brings me back to 1967 when I lived in Rochdale for a spell
over a Fruit & Veg next door to The Morning Star Pub
my mate Derek ran the shop ..at night we’d hit any one of the numerous Folk Clubs in the region..
Some great nights
any Fruit & Veg left over went into Veg Curries and Fruit Wines…Derek had many talents
Hi Christy,
may I ask you or other helpful 4711ers what’s the first song in your answer to Marty? The others I know (incl. Lyra McKee), but the first doesn’t ring a bell.
Thank you!
Enjoy the gigs in Derry
Birgit
see Rebecca above
Well put,Pat and John.
Bless Stardust victims and families. Fair play,Christy.
Dave
Let me tell you a story, I’ll quick as I can,
There’s terrible news from the Holy Land.
Pictures of children etched in my mind,
buried in the rubble on the firing line.
( from “Palestine”…a new song by Jim Page )
Well said John….. you beat me to it !!
Derry awaits…. where you also stood against injustice.
You will be as welcome as the the returning swallows to the N.W.
just thinking about what might be sung..
“in 1832 a ship set sail from Derry Quay”
“Away Away You Broken Heart”
“It Happened on a Sunday Afternoon”
“Five Men Playing Poker on the Heysham Train”
“There was tension in the air as she left that night”
“in 1803 we sailed out to sea”
“The Time has come to part my love”
…..all back in the sweet town of Derry
A day of mixed emotions today- good to see the truth out, but sorrow at the loss of those children and the years of struggle their families endured. I just want to say thank you to you too, Christy – you stood up and were counted when it was neither easy or popular to do so. Whilst this is mainly a day for the families, it was the likes of yourself who kept the fight in the public eye, and ensured this day would come. Hope you have a safe trip to the walls next week. You’re always welcome in our town.
Thank You John….we look forward to crossing The Foyle
Christy i heard a wee bit of Brian Eno on r4 this morning, suggesting artists should pay royalties to the earth, especially when using nature’s sounds on recordings.
He has set up some earth as co-writer charity i think.
That blackbird on Folk Tale in the box set is priceless, i hope he had his/her musicians union card.
I do ‘harp’ on about it but it transfixes me every time i hear it, and the rumble of a lorry/tractor going past the shed too, but the earth’s blackbird is the star of the disc.
rory
Thanks for the memory Rory…..shortly after dawn in Passage,Co.Waterford…
Unlawful killing. Justice finally. It won’t bring them back, or remove the pain, but at least, at last a modicum of justice for the poor families.
Sing your song now with pride and justification Christy. I am pleased I got a copy of the album before it had to be withdrawn.
I’m thinking of those grieving parents who did not live to see this day….of what those families have been forced to endure for over forty years….I’ve witnessed the stress and exhaustion on their faces as they endured hurdle after hurdle placed in their path by arrogant dismissive condescending Judges, Politicians and Bureaucrats….yet they never gave up, they rallied and marched, organised and protested year after year, until Yesterday when they finally gained a smidgin of cold comfort…..
after 42 years a reason to smile in memory of their lost loved ones
Hello Christy,
The whole orchestra and folk musician thing is a strange one.
I think the orchestral players would find it a bit of a learning curve. They are trained to play in a very disciplined and controlled way. 16 violinists who sound together like a single (bigger) instrument.
I’m sure they’d find the freedom and individually nuanced moveable rhythms of a folk singer a very different experience to what they’re used to. It’s one of the things I love most about folk music. Groups of people coming together and melding, but still retaining their individual creativity. I’m thinking of the Celtic Orchestra that Donal started. Every single person there was their own person. Lovely.
That f chord is a bugger isn’t it! Ow!
Rebecca
make sure you get that F right…conquer it and move forward….I got it wrong way back and still pay the price every single day of my life
Hi Christy
Starting the day with a live Joan Baez album,recorded live in NYC,late 2004…superb diction,phrasing and setlist…Deportee and Motherland,crossing over with you…Also,a great version of Dylan’s, Seven Curses…such powerful imagery,ever tried the song?
Interesting,thinking about how it would be to work with an orchestra.If ever you give it a go,might I nominate Green grows the Laurel for the repertoire? For me,one of the most poignant songs,perfect for the nuances you include.Some orchestral ‘light and shade’ would be intriguing…and,of course,Matty Groves…
All the best.Thoughts with Stardust families today.
Dave
its 60 years since I first heard Joan Baez….I was living in Askeaton, Co.Limerick lodging with Mr & Mrs Nolan…also staying there was a man who had two Joan Baez albums and a dansette…I was finger-picking in my sleep
Yes June 2nd
Thanks 👍
hope you get sorted
Hiya Christy. Saw Dan McCabe live last weekend in Armagh. Jaysus, he can fair belt them out. Have you met or even collaborated with Dan?
never had the pleasure
Jury in Stardust inquests has reached a verdict which will be announced tomorrow 18.04.2024 at 2pm
The Time Has Come
Christy a bit behind this year with the poor weather but…..
Let me tell you about the Cherry trees,
Every April in our town,
They put on the most outrageous clothes and they sing and they dance around.
It is my friend Mick in Cork’s favourite and i can hear why.
JS does a lovely embellished version in the Opera House, though his original is hard to top. Sometimes artists collaborate with orchestras or string quartets and it does not quite gel, but JS’s recording does.
Rory
its a hard connection to establish…..I’ve often wondered about singing in front of an orchestra…there have been opportunities but I’ve never risen to the challenge…JS had a good go at it and I’ve witnessed a few other collaborations….one that certainly succeeded was Liam O’Flynn’s performance of Sean Davey’s Brendan Voyage Suite….
Greetings Christy,
Brother Jim heading over for your show May18 and Springsteen on 19.Brother Dan can’t make it unfortunately due to coming birth of 3rd grandchild.Wife and son with his wife went to Israel in July. Toured Holy Land, Israeli bus driver nasty but after switching to Palestinian on way to Bethlehem he was kind enough to stop in Milk Cave. Mary, Joseph, and Jesus stopped here fleeing to Egypt, many pictures of babies on wall of cave. A rock taken from cave is supposedly helpful with fertility. My daughter in law is Jewish and her father is Israeli. First time meeting him I said Irish look for One State Solution for Ireland, Two State Solution for Palestine. I wonder what Jesus would think of all the babies on both sides that are needlessly slaughtered.I pray for Peace and Justice in this Cruel World. On a lighter note we’re taking a trip this October to France celebrating 50 years of Marriage. Two McGlinchey couples, in laws and friends. Wife has cousin in South of France and already thinking of looking up Davog Rynne venue. If he’s as talented as you it should be a grand show. God Bless and Keep Well- Danny. PS Jim says if it’s not too much to ask, play North and South, he promises not to cry and shout like I did during Motherland
request noted ..safe travels to all ,be it to France Israel Palestine or Dublin…
Morning Christy the guitar on the Sheeran mad video is a Martin I have it for years but was having trouble with it whenever I used the capo when I took it off I had to retune a few people looked at it but it didn’t work.. Fair play to Harry Greaney he is definitely bitten by the ballad bug.and a big fan of you. As regards the Hard Cases clip it’s lost from my phone but I’ll ask Fergal he might still have it . Ground hurling
The cider flagon hunt is on
if you hav’nt got a tosser
bring along a dozen
of them Hard Cases Soft Faces
that grip you with that deadly smile
Hello Christy,
Heard a lovely recording of Hamish Imlach on YouTube yesterday. N the back of that, there’s a copy of his Sonny’s Dream album on its way here.
Loving hearing about everyone’s guitars.
Rebecca
O Glory Hallelujah
Hamish played a Guild