I heard Lisa O'Neil's 'Potholes in the Sky' during the week. She's got such an old-fashioned sounding voice to me.
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The Gaels have apples too.
'Ev chistr'ta, laou' - Goran Bregovich
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She's a Cavan girl JC and that's quite a distinctive accent she has; she does have a memorable voice - we've driven through a few times but I've never seen her....Originally posted by johncorrigan View Post
Here's a rare thing, an Irish anti-drinking song topically about cider.
This recording is by the writer of the song, Tadgh Jordan.
You'll love the video...Comment
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Lankum ( formerly known as Lynched )
What Will We Do When We Have No Money ?
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They're on at Celtic Connections 2018 with their oft times partners Stick In The Wheel.Originally posted by zola View PostComment
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I've heard this disdainful remark made at gatherings - 'Ach! That's the tune the oul' cow died on'. Sometimes justified, no doubt, and sometimes not - the ear of the listener etc.
Well, knock me down, here's the very song in its pristine shape. Sounds like itself if you ask me, but I could be wrong.
Is it Irish? Why not!
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Some good things here - all except the last one from the past 12 months:
Nava - The Rolling Wave/Chahar Mezrab - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma-i0e2rKdk
The Jeremiahs - The Wild Barrow Road - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0SaelxYuOI
Cara Dillon - Dubhdara - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGyWuj3mf1E
Hendry & Toman - The Lost Indian Set - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igXf-rVXdkA
Loic Bléjean & Tad Sargent - Missing You - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmJlv1GKi9kLast edited by Lat-Literal; 10-11-17, 20:58.Comment
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Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl - https://www.vevo.com/watch/van-morri...l/USSM21300060Last edited by Lat-Literal; 25-11-17, 16:30.Comment
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Lynchedhave become Lankum after some concern over their band name in the States, I understand. This turned up on Songlines 'Top of the World' CD this issue. Reminded me of the sounds on Martin Bennett's 'Grit', and none the worse for that I'd say. Happy Green Friday everybody.
* 'What will we do when we have no money?'
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Originally posted by zola View PostYes indeed - thank you to both - the posts underpin their appeal - and elsewhere there are plaudits aplenty:Originally posted by johncorrigan View PostLynchedhave become Lankum after some concern over their band name in the States, I understand. This turned up on Songlines 'Top of the World' CD this issue. Reminded me of the sounds on Martin Bennett's 'Grit', and none the worse for that I'd say. Happy Green Friday everybody.
* 'What will we do when we have no money?'
* seems rather timely for today
‘They do mark a turning point in folk… that authentic voice of the streets is back in a big way.’ - Mark Radcliffe
‘Anarchic, yet connected, rootsy and gutsy… I love their music, it is just so damn good!’ - Mike Harding
‘The most convincing folk band to come out of Ireland in years.’★★★★★ - The Guardian
‘An object lesson in how to perform old songs in new ways.’★★★★ - The Independent
‘The most exciting album of traditional Irish song in decades.’ - TradConnect
‘Funny, compelling, engaging, exhilarating.’★★★★★ - Songlines
‘Positively mesmerising and vital.’★★★★★ - fRoots
‘Harsh, but deeply affecting.’★★★★ - Mojo
‘Battery-acid sharp.’ 8/10 - UncutLast edited by Lat-Literal; 25-11-17, 17:22.Comment
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I'm hearing a combination of the new and the old here.Originally posted by johncorrigan View Post
On the former, it has that modern slightly "on drugs" feel (although I am sure she isn't) which I am not especially keen on.
Re the former, Cyndi Lauper and especially later period Marianne Faithfull although there is someone else who she is possibly more like but isn't readily springing to mind.
(As soon as I stopped typing, my mind went to Eartha Kitt and then Iris DeMent if a tape of her was slowed down - so maybe it is a true harking back and you are right)
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The series is of very high quality. I have watched a fair amount of the first episode this afternoon while following the football. However, there's serious history here and it really needs full attention. It is worth mentioning that the part of Episode 1 in which the overlap of the sacred and secular traditions is discussed would be of interest to some classicists as well as folkies.Originally posted by johncorrigan View Post'Wayfaring Stranger' is a three-part series that charts the musical links between Scotland, Ulster and the United States. It would seem that the programme, fronted by the genial Phil Cunningham aired earlier in the year on BBC Northern Ireland. I was glad to have caught the first part of this most interesting programme this evening. Contributions from the excellent Rhiannon Giddens, the wonderful Karine Polwart, and the Van-lookylike Paul Brady, among many others made this a programme well worth a watch and ideal for an Irish Friday.
...and while you're waiting for the programme to load, here's Paul Brady and Phil with 'Heather on the Moor'.
By the way, Len Graham's in the programme too.Comment
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Just finished watching episode 1. Very interesting. I did not know that our Jigs Reels and Hornpipes were borrowed from Italy Scotland and England. Oh, the shame! 'Apparently the only native rhythm we have is the Slip Jig.'
Here is a slip jig.
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1968
Paul Brady/Johnstons - The Tunnel Tigers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmZK3Itcxho
2017
Paul Brady - Unfinished Business (Guitar) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v24wjjfB-rE
Paul Brady - Unfinished Business (Piano) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5Sgj6aSuL4Comment
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Well, I just think we need more drone-based hardanger d'amore clips on this thread.
From the extensive list available, here's a certain Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh
(in fact, the hardanger fiddle is Norway's national instrument, so better give them a mention too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82sQ0kioUu4)
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