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Thank you, Padraig. I had an old Glasgow buddy, now in Frankfurt, who lived in the Portrush/ Portstewart area for a few years in the eighties; so I sent him 'Juniper Hill', and he replied saying that it had brought back fond memories of a fine time spent there.
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On BBC Radio 4 extra this afternoon, Scotland's national treasure Karine Polwart takes listeners through the history and meanings of 'The Parting Glass' in Soul Music from four years ago.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000y6n2?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
https://youtu.be/INI5nUs75nY?si=kwTKk8fsv-GLc_bZLast edited by johncorrigan; 01-11-24, 15:35.Comment
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Late again. He would be late for his own funeral, as they laughingly say. And, The Parting Glass is a funeral song I was late for last week John, though I'm in time for this week's requiem.
To be honest though, I seem to have attended numerous funerals recently of people I knew, and I heard this hymn, which I should have known well, but it only rang a bell. (Should that be 'tolled'?)
I include a translation and quite a lovely rendition of the tune, with piano accompaniment.
Ag Críost an Síol - Wikipedia
Ag Criost An Siol - Irish Tenor Emmet Cahill - YouTubeLast edited by Padraig; 09-11-24, 19:05.Comment
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Me too Padraig, me too. My recent "favourite" was an old pal of mine, a police surgeon. Although to describe him by his occupation is indeed insufficient.Originally posted by Padraig View Post
As the hearse drew up, there was a full ceremonial police guard (on their own time), they lowered their flag and... a steel drum band struck up.
After the ceremony it was off to his favourite curry place. More steel band.
And a finale of many more fireworks than were necessary.
That sums him up - oh, and he was insistent no one wore black.
Way to go Doc., way to go.
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Well stone the crows! Global - Danny Boy a funeral song, or a love song, or just a song for singing. The Irish are good at that.Originally posted by Globaltruth View Post
I was looking at the newly published - The European Song Book - (see Platform 3 The Refreshment Room for some details) and I saw that last week's Ag Criost an Siol - Please give methe 'trick' aquestion ... sign-in form. above - was one of the six songs they voted for.
The other five were: The Fields of Athenry;Grace; Whiskey in the Jar; Song for Ireland; I'll Tell My Ma.
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Occasionally I listen in to Radio 4's 'Add to Playlist'. Thus it was this evening and I enjoyed hearing Mary Bergin being put forward by American folk musician, Sam Amidon, and in particular 'Ríl Gan Ainm / Ah Surely / The Union Reel'.
Happy Irish Fiday.
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I'll take a chance on something different, but as Irish as Get Out - The Irish Showbands.
I have just heard of the passing of Dickie Rock - a stalwart of the top of the range The Miami Showband.
The end of an era - not my era exactly, I'm too old.
Irish singer Dickie Rock dies aged 88 - BBC News background info
Dickie Rock & The Miami Showband - Rock'n Roll Music - YouTube 1965
ps global 'his soul was' should be 'may his soul be' but you knew that.Last edited by Padraig; 07-12-24, 21:07. Reason: translation mistake in the news report - his soul was, instead of, may his soul be. deserves to be in the pedants cornerComment
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I heard this on Radcliffe's Christmas Fireside folk show on Wednesday - The Sixteen/Harry Christophers singing 'Twas Pretty to be in Ballinderry' from the songs of Charles Villiers Stanford...sounded kinda Christmassy for an Irish Friday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOAdxlQg1XI
Nollaig Chridheil to all.
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no dancers or musicians were harmed in the making of this video. (hopefully)
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Catching up on recent posts - Mary Bergin, 29/11; Balinderry song,20/12; Jenny's Chickens, 10/01/25.
Great stuff J and G. Loved Mary Bergin and the Reel with No Name. Jenny's Chickens all song and dance and Monty Python. The main dangers to participants were those big hard shoes the girls wore. Brilliant.
The Balinderry song for Christmas caused me to rack my brains to remember when I was teaching and this young lady was embarking on a career in the local folk scene. Here she is, Gemma Hasson, and her version of Balinderry. I think she made some progress and I thought she had the right idea, but I had no hand in her development.
'Tis pretty to be in Ballinderry / Ballinderry
to be in balinderry gemma hassan - YouTube
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a couple of short Ronnie Drew pieces from the 70s.
Turlough O'Carolan.
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the colleen Bawn
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On BBC Radio 4 Extra today a programme examining the old practice of Keening, a reference to the woman of rural Ireland who were paid to wail and cry over the bodies of the dead. The programme also examines why the practice has now stopped. Interesting programme by broadcaster Marie-Louise Muir.
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This track comes courtesy of last Saturday's 'Music Planet'. KT played it as the curtain raiser. It's Tara Howley playing the 'Mason's Apron' with her father diddling along. A fine start to the show.
Stay safe out there - wind starting to build a bit here as we await an extremely blowy Irish Friday courtesy of Eowyn - I imagine it's blowing a hoolie in Donegal already, Padraig.Last edited by johncorrigan; 24-01-25, 14:48.Comment
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You got me there John! I was looking forward to Tara Howley's dazzling bassoon version of a traditional classic. Of course now I can see it was not a bassoon but a set of pipes. But I didn't get Tara at all, I got her oul da lilting away like a . . . . a lilty. I used to do a bit of lilting myself, you know.Originally posted by johncorrigan View PostThis track comes courtesy of last Saturday's 'Music Planet'. KT played it as the curtain raiser. It's Tara Howley playing the 'Mason's Apron' with her father diddling along. A fine start to the show.
Stay safe out there - wind starting to build a bit here as we await an extremely blowy Irish Friday courtesy of Eowyn - I imagine it's blowing a hoolie in Donegal already, Padraig.
My contribution is an oldy, and one I appreciate more with time. I've posted it before.
Casadh an tSúgáin lyrics and chords - Bothy Band - SongsInIrish.com
We're still safe and sound here John. Fierce wind but so far all secure. Road blocked up the road a bit but we were not going anywhere. We had a visit from a neighbour checking up. Appreciated.Comment
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....A marvellous piece of Irish cinema....my sort of film....That they may face the Rising Sunhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod...the-rising-sunbong chingComment
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