Back home after a fantastic Bob Dylan concert at the Waterfront in Belfast on Thursday night. I love the way he can reinvent his songs in so many completely different and interesting ways by changing the melody or tempo. There was a wonderful simple twist of the set list when, for the first time ever live, he ended the show by playing a cover of one of Van Morrison’s songs released in 2016 (he has covered other Van songs live before). It is a raise the roof sort of song that was a great rousing finale. The final song worked really well as part of that set list, and it was a lovely touch to sing something by a Belfast-born musician.
Christy's reply
that old song and dance man still got some tricks up his sleeve
Hello Christy,
Terrible Beauty the expanded edition landed here yesterday. First listenings are always special. I’m tempted to call it the completed version… Here the specialness came for me through those recordings that weren’t planned. The thing turned up and somehow, a freedom and spontaneity was miraculously captured. Kind of like Live on steroids? The warmth and love is in abundance, it’s not tempered by any baggage from a live show. Sweet Thames, Music to our ears. Mine particularly.
It’s the same thing that I treasure about that sliver of a recording of Rocky Road than turns up like an angel at the barrowland soundcheck from Life on the Road. It’s verse two. I’d love to hear the others.
Rebecca
Christy's reply
like your good self…I cherish magic moments when they appear….oft time unnoticed at first , they can emerge in the fullness of time…
but shortcomings can also be revealed ….on reflection, I harbour regrets over certain tracks that could be better
Interesting times! The man-baby, clowns, ex mot and kids being Czech! And I see FIFA have said he has power to change location of matches at world cup!
Fair play Pat Darcy.
I thought Ray was going to come down pitch side
and tell Festy to stop launching throws into the box
“Pick out a big man on the edge to flick it on an’ cause chaos”
Our Caoimhīn with his Liverpool training knew the truth of
There’s no such thing as a long ball or a short ball
Just the right ball and by Jaysus he played it.
Scales knocked it on to our Troy
and the roars around the island …
Joxer’s ould van might get the crew to Prague
and please God back to Dublin for a crack at them Danes
But it’ll be feck all use for Amerikay 2026.
It’s the hope what kills ya
Bourkey
Christy's reply
gonna load her on to a Galway Hooker with a wide berth and a deep draught
Ach no Christy, you can’t drop Ray. Listening to his scream after the third goal, I could hear it all the way over to Germany, he still has the passion. And he looks fit enough.
I reckon Troy could play up front with Ray.
And maybe you can tack on another wee verse ….if not on stage, then maybe in the work room……
Well Joxer he woke up in Budapest,
He saw a wonderful sight;
The boys in green were to be seen
Dancing through the night.
Troy Parrott says what Ray has done,
I can match that yet!
Five times in all he got the ball,
And stuck it in the net!
Christy's reply
You have it started there Pat,
I’m under siege with new songs here
I’ll have to leave it with you
Joxer is confined to barracks here
(except when gig kicks off )
Hello Christy,
Lots of new music being listened to here. I followed your tip and bought Sean McKeon’s new album, Salamanca.
Wow! He is some piper, it’s a wild tumultuous ride that doesn’t take any prisoners. Amazing stuff. He must have at least four hands to play it all!!!
Here’s one of his slow airs that carried me away. https://youtu.be/7oRdCnuiT5Q?si=cPmo0q0wceJ6nSyd
Christy
I am sitting listening to the first day release of David Keenan’s brand new album Modern Mythologies.
Christy i could not feel more fulfilled if i had written it myself.
This is a triumphant, wholesome, rich return from the lad.
Please 4711ers, give it a spin. Buy it if you can ( via his website) but if not just download it from a streamer and let it wash over you.
When he stayed with us in August he explained how he benefitted from your kindness. I am sure this album , his best in 5 years, will make you radiate a smile.
Rory
Christy's reply
We watched Daithí on TG4 last night
that lad is a pure chameleon
great to hear and see him look and sound so well
we look forward to hearing his new work and wish him the very best
Evening Christy, we’re just in from seeing Dylan at The Waterfront. A great evening in the presence of a legend. No caint, all songs. And it was a “phone-free” event. It was my first time at a phone-free concert and I have to say, what a difference i felt it made. No distracting lit-up screens all over the place. Would you consider requesting “no phones” at your own concerts? Now, I know you’re a handsome jigger, sought after, lusted after and betimes drooled over, so people want to capture all that for future viewing and all that…but still, it’s a thought 🤷♂️ Séamus
Christy's reply
Good man Seamus
I’ll have our event planners in for a consultation with our crowd control engineers,
we’ve been working towards developing a fresh dynamic….
Gallagher suggests confiscating the phones on the way in, then charging a levy before handing them back….what do you think ?
Christy I Just wanted to thank you for playing Weekend in Amsterdam for me on Monday. I was so happy it really made my night. Keep watching the video like a child on Christmas. Such a pleasant surprise cause I know you don’t play it often. The show was class and my first christy gig. You are some performer 10/10 hope to catch you again live soon!!
I am sorry your feeling under the weather Christy, quickly healing and better days ahead.
Take care of yourself, Brendan
all good Brendan..job done…healing well underway..thanks be
Back home after a fantastic Bob Dylan concert at the Waterfront in Belfast on Thursday night. I love the way he can reinvent his songs in so many completely different and interesting ways by changing the melody or tempo. There was a wonderful simple twist of the set list when, for the first time ever live, he ended the show by playing a cover of one of Van Morrison’s songs released in 2016 (he has covered other Van songs live before). It is a raise the roof sort of song that was a great rousing finale. The final song worked really well as part of that set list, and it was a lovely touch to sing something by a Belfast-born musician.
that old song and dance man still got some tricks up his sleeve
Hello Christy,
Terrible Beauty the expanded edition landed here yesterday. First listenings are always special. I’m tempted to call it the completed version… Here the specialness came for me through those recordings that weren’t planned. The thing turned up and somehow, a freedom and spontaneity was miraculously captured. Kind of like Live on steroids? The warmth and love is in abundance, it’s not tempered by any baggage from a live show. Sweet Thames, Music to our ears. Mine particularly.
It’s the same thing that I treasure about that sliver of a recording of Rocky Road than turns up like an angel at the barrowland soundcheck from Life on the Road. It’s verse two. I’d love to hear the others.
Rebecca
like your good self…I cherish magic moments when they appear….oft time unnoticed at first , they can emerge in the fullness of time…
but shortcomings can also be revealed ….on reflection, I harbour regrets over certain tracks that could be better
Interesting times! The man-baby, clowns, ex mot and kids being Czech! And I see FIFA have said he has power to change location of matches at world cup!
Ronaldo & Donaldo
Fair play Pat Darcy.
I thought Ray was going to come down pitch side
and tell Festy to stop launching throws into the box
“Pick out a big man on the edge to flick it on an’ cause chaos”
Our Caoimhīn with his Liverpool training knew the truth of
There’s no such thing as a long ball or a short ball
Just the right ball and by Jaysus he played it.
Scales knocked it on to our Troy
and the roars around the island …
Joxer’s ould van might get the crew to Prague
and please God back to Dublin for a crack at them Danes
But it’ll be feck all use for Amerikay 2026.
It’s the hope what kills ya
Bourkey
gonna load her on to a Galway Hooker with a wide berth and a deep draught
Ach no Christy, you can’t drop Ray. Listening to his scream after the third goal, I could hear it all the way over to Germany, he still has the passion. And he looks fit enough.
I reckon Troy could play up front with Ray.
And maybe you can tack on another wee verse ….if not on stage, then maybe in the work room……
Well Joxer he woke up in Budapest,
He saw a wonderful sight;
The boys in green were to be seen
Dancing through the night.
Troy Parrott says what Ray has done,
I can match that yet!
Five times in all he got the ball,
And stuck it in the net!
You have it started there Pat,
I’m under siege with new songs here
I’ll have to leave it with you
Joxer is confined to barracks here
(except when gig kicks off )
Hello Christy,
Lots of new music being listened to here. I followed your tip and bought Sean McKeon’s new album, Salamanca.
Wow! He is some piper, it’s a wild tumultuous ride that doesn’t take any prisoners. Amazing stuff. He must have at least four hands to play it all!!!
Here’s one of his slow airs that carried me away.
https://youtu.be/7oRdCnuiT5Q?si=cPmo0q0wceJ6nSyd
Rebecca
Sean is a regulator guy
Hi Christy
What a great start to a cold day…
Rory and David Keenan…fair play to both..DK is a cause well worth championing…
A Bob review,read with great interest…Belfast audio on YouTube..there’s a ‘mighty moth’ who plays a blinder
Kettle on…have a great day .
Dave
he’s below in The Black Valley
winter feeding for the Gondolas
Christy
I am sitting listening to the first day release of David Keenan’s brand new album Modern Mythologies.
Christy i could not feel more fulfilled if i had written it myself.
This is a triumphant, wholesome, rich return from the lad.
Please 4711ers, give it a spin. Buy it if you can ( via his website) but if not just download it from a streamer and let it wash over you.
When he stayed with us in August he explained how he benefitted from your kindness. I am sure this album , his best in 5 years, will make you radiate a smile.
Rory
We watched Daithí on TG4 last night
that lad is a pure chameleon
great to hear and see him look and sound so well
we look forward to hearing his new work and wish him the very best
Evening Christy, we’re just in from seeing Dylan at The Waterfront. A great evening in the presence of a legend. No caint, all songs. And it was a “phone-free” event. It was my first time at a phone-free concert and I have to say, what a difference i felt it made. No distracting lit-up screens all over the place. Would you consider requesting “no phones” at your own concerts? Now, I know you’re a handsome jigger, sought after, lusted after and betimes drooled over, so people want to capture all that for future viewing and all that…but still, it’s a thought 🤷♂️ Séamus
Good man Seamus
I’ll have our event planners in for a consultation with our crowd control engineers,
we’ve been working towards developing a fresh dynamic….
Gallagher suggests confiscating the phones on the way in, then charging a levy before handing them back….what do you think ?
Christy I Just wanted to thank you for playing Weekend in Amsterdam for me on Monday. I was so happy it really made my night. Keep watching the video like a child on Christmas. Such a pleasant surprise cause I know you don’t play it often. The show was class and my first christy gig. You are some performer 10/10 hope to catch you again live soon!!
first time I played guitar on it…