Thanks also for carrying January Man, The Voyage, Bright Blue Rose, Quiet Desperation, and many other gems to the rest of us.
Sincerely,
Frank
Here is one for your recitation style. It’s from another one of those passionate talents that left us behind too early:
Territories
I see the Middle Kingdom between Heaven and Earth
Like the Chinese call the country of their birth
We all figure that our homes are set above
Other people than the ones we know and love
In every place with a name
They play the same territorial game
Hiding behind the lines
Sending up warning signs
The whole wide world
An endless universe
Yet we keep looking through
The eyeglass in reverse
Don’t feed the people
But we feed the machines
Can’t really feel
What international means
In different circles
We keep holding our ground
Indifferent circles
We keep spinning round and round
We see so many tribes — overrun and undermined
While their invaders dream of lands they’ve left behind
Better people — better food — and better beer
Why move around the world when Eden was so near?
The bosses get talking so tough
And if that wasn’t evil enough
We get the drunken and passionate pride
Of the citizens along for the ride
They shoot without shame
In the name of a piece of dirt
For a change of accent
Or the colour of your shirt
Better the pride that resides
In a citizen of the world
Than the pride that divides
When a colourful rag is unfurled
Never knew much about RUSH until hearing Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on Rick Beato’s channel….two great interviews…I’ve enjoyed discovering Rush
(they remind me of what a Kilmeague man once said:)
Morra Col….
its hotting up in more ways than one
we’ve just heard that Trump is visiting here in Sept
“A Cat’s Flux”
they’ll be welding the manhole covers again
Hi Christy,
Hope you are well. Played a gig the other week and stuck ‘Hey Ronnie Reagan’ in …. Amazing how it still has quite an impact.
Take care.
Dave and Giles (More Christy)
I hope you’re keeping well. Im a young singer songwriter, and I am releasing my debut album of original ballads. I was wondering if you have any advice for emerging artists, especially now when it’s hard for musicians to get people’s attention?
Thanks
Declan
Christy's reply
I can only share my own experience;
practice practice practice
get out and play anywhere you can
dont wait for the call..get out and do it
I know its a very different world from when I started out
that said…
I found it very difficult to get a foot in the door
I got “knocked back” time and again
I sang and played for years before I got a gig
before I got to record
chase your dream Declan
work work work
also…
try and enjoy the journey itself
rather then focus entirely on the destination
After yesterday’s funeral I’m finding great comfort today in listening to Christy’s Live At The Point – I heard a great old interview with Glen where he talked about how important this album was to him, and it reminded me: ‘When in doubt, listen to Christy’
Christy's reply
same with me Rocky…
I still revert when struggling…..Liam Óg, Nic Jones, Watersons,early Clancy’s,Patsy Cline, Ewan, Luke…..they often help me get thru night’s of darkness
Thanks Dave,
Aye Eric is a great lad, been living just outside the town a long time and has a few decent recent releases on Bandcamp.
Remember to bring your tartan scarf and platforms Dave….
RB
All the best to Rory and Hawick music.. as,so often after reading Rory info,I Google someone. Todays findings surprised me…
Around the time I found your music,my late sister was obsessed by the Bay City Rollers…drove me nuts! Over fifty years on and I see ‘Eric Faulkner’s listed on the Hawickfest…what an interesting back story to Eric’s current music path…fair play.
Rory,give Eric a handshake from me. I just about forgive him for his part in my music persecution!
It’s a funny old music world,Christy…partly what’s so fascinating.
Dave
Christy's reply
concerned that Bay City Rollers once impacted upon you nuts
48hrs and counting Christy.
Live Music Hawick Festival.
6 gigs, street music, pop quizes, park music, Imlé, Tom Barry , Eric Faulkner , Miwa , emerging talent etc etc all without a penny of public funding ( unfortunately) , but all for the love of the music.
Wish you were here……and all of you.
Rory
Christy's reply
Hope Hawick will be Hoppin,Hoopin & Hollerin at this great Event…all credit due to the organisers,for their initiative and passion to keep ..wish I could be there…memories of Blairgowrie and The Berry Fields of Blair
Finbar, I agree re: John C, good presenter plus his interest in his subject shows as he is doing a programme.
Bourkey: The lilting ladies and those pints, I agree, they did nothing appearing there.
Ps
My copy of the LP came from a Manchester second hand vinyl shop…on the dust sleeve is a sticker…it brings back so many great memories of Dublin wanders…
‘Eason Record Shops
Guaranteed unplayed’
Thankfully,previous owners treasured the vinyl and sleeve package…
D
A Friday treat for audience at Belfast Fleadh…Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver…pure class.
Talking of class ..a mellow start to the day via ‘Live in Dublin’…a great choice of perfectly delivered songs and instruments weaving around melodies…a bonus for me,two of my all time favourites on one LP…’The boys of Barr Na Sraide’ and ‘Bogey’s Bonnie Belle’…
Thanks
Dave
Christy's reply
First heard “Barr na Sráide” back in 1967 in The Old Contemptible pub in Birmingham sung by Michael Hipkiss
That same year I heard Muriel Graves sing “Bogeys Bonnie Belle” at her Folk Club in Cockermouth in the Lake District
Good to hear such positive reports from the Waterford gig – and the great tribute to Glen. He will be sadly missed. I was lucky enough to see Luka playing to s full room in McGrory’s Culdaff on Saturday night. He was obviously moved by the passing of Glen and I think the gig was therapeutic for us all- sweet music roll on.
As many have said, the highlight of a special weekend in the hills of Waterford. Worth it for all the overheating engines carrying the full load, inflating of air mattresses and the rolling out of sleeping bags, you know the rest. We’ll be married a month from today and the lyrics to the Voyage will be read out on the day. Thanks for the memories from two happy campers. Go raibh míle maith agat.
Peace Christy,
Thanks also for carrying January Man, The Voyage, Bright Blue Rose, Quiet Desperation, and many other gems to the rest of us.
Sincerely,
Frank
Here is one for your recitation style. It’s from another one of those passionate talents that left us behind too early:
Territories
I see the Middle Kingdom between Heaven and Earth
Like the Chinese call the country of their birth
We all figure that our homes are set above
Other people than the ones we know and love
In every place with a name
They play the same territorial game
Hiding behind the lines
Sending up warning signs
The whole wide world
An endless universe
Yet we keep looking through
The eyeglass in reverse
Don’t feed the people
But we feed the machines
Can’t really feel
What international means
In different circles
We keep holding our ground
Indifferent circles
We keep spinning round and round
We see so many tribes — overrun and undermined
While their invaders dream of lands they’ve left behind
Better people — better food — and better beer
Why move around the world when Eden was so near?
The bosses get talking so tough
And if that wasn’t evil enough
We get the drunken and passionate pride
Of the citizens along for the ride
They shoot without shame
In the name of a piece of dirt
For a change of accent
Or the colour of your shirt
Better the pride that resides
In a citizen of the world
Than the pride that divides
When a colourful rag is unfurled
by Neil Peart
https://www.rush.com/albums/power-windows/
Thanks for sharing….
Never knew much about RUSH until hearing Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on Rick Beato’s channel….two great interviews…I’ve enjoyed discovering Rush
(they remind me of what a Kilmeague man once said:)
” as tight as a Bull’s arse goin up a hill”
Good use of Clock Winds Down, Christy —- Reform in Sunderland has declared climate emergency to be fake …
Hope you’re well
https://francesalut.substack.com/p/reform-has-decided-the-climate-emergency
Morra Col….
its hotting up in more ways than one
we’ve just heard that Trump is visiting here in Sept
“A Cat’s Flux”
they’ll be welding the manhole covers again
Hi Christy,
Hope you are well. Played a gig the other week and stuck ‘Hey Ronnie Reagan’ in …. Amazing how it still has quite an impact.
Take care.
Dave and Giles (More Christy)
we firmly opposed his reception
Hey Christy,
I hope you’re keeping well. Im a young singer songwriter, and I am releasing my debut album of original ballads. I was wondering if you have any advice for emerging artists, especially now when it’s hard for musicians to get people’s attention?
Thanks
Declan
I can only share my own experience;
practice practice practice
get out and play anywhere you can
dont wait for the call..get out and do it
I know its a very different world from when I started out
that said…
I found it very difficult to get a foot in the door
I got “knocked back” time and again
I sang and played for years before I got a gig
before I got to record
chase your dream Declan
work work work
also…
try and enjoy the journey itself
rather then focus entirely on the destination
After yesterday’s funeral I’m finding great comfort today in listening to Christy’s Live At The Point – I heard a great old interview with Glen where he talked about how important this album was to him, and it reminded me: ‘When in doubt, listen to Christy’
same with me Rocky…
I still revert when struggling…..Liam Óg, Nic Jones, Watersons,early Clancy’s,Patsy Cline, Ewan, Luke…..they often help me get thru night’s of darkness
Thanks Dave,
Aye Eric is a great lad, been living just outside the town a long time and has a few decent recent releases on Bandcamp.
Remember to bring your tartan scarf and platforms Dave….
RB
Glory Hallelujah
Hi Christy
All the best to Rory and Hawick music.. as,so often after reading Rory info,I Google someone. Todays findings surprised me…
Around the time I found your music,my late sister was obsessed by the Bay City Rollers…drove me nuts! Over fifty years on and I see ‘Eric Faulkner’s listed on the Hawickfest…what an interesting back story to Eric’s current music path…fair play.
Rory,give Eric a handshake from me. I just about forgive him for his part in my music persecution!
It’s a funny old music world,Christy…partly what’s so fascinating.
Dave
concerned that Bay City Rollers once impacted upon you nuts
48hrs and counting Christy.
Live Music Hawick Festival.
6 gigs, street music, pop quizes, park music, Imlé, Tom Barry , Eric Faulkner , Miwa , emerging talent etc etc all without a penny of public funding ( unfortunately) , but all for the love of the music.
Wish you were here……and all of you.
Rory
Hope Hawick will be Hoppin,Hoopin & Hollerin at this great Event…all credit due to the organisers,for their initiative and passion to keep ..wish I could be there…memories of Blairgowrie and The Berry Fields of Blair
Hi Christy
News from Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver
TG4 Saturday night…
Dave
ceart go leór
Finbar, I agree re: John C, good presenter plus his interest in his subject shows as he is doing a programme.
Bourkey: The lilting ladies and those pints, I agree, they did nothing appearing there.
I think all 3 pints were belongin to John himself
Ps
My copy of the LP came from a Manchester second hand vinyl shop…on the dust sleeve is a sticker…it brings back so many great memories of Dublin wanders…
‘Eason Record Shops
Guaranteed unplayed’
Thankfully,previous owners treasured the vinyl and sleeve package…
D
back in the old world
Hi Christy
A Friday treat for audience at Belfast Fleadh…Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver…pure class.
Talking of class ..a mellow start to the day via ‘Live in Dublin’…a great choice of perfectly delivered songs and instruments weaving around melodies…a bonus for me,two of my all time favourites on one LP…’The boys of Barr Na Sraide’ and ‘Bogey’s Bonnie Belle’…
Thanks
Dave
First heard “Barr na Sráide” back in 1967 in The Old Contemptible pub in Birmingham sung by Michael Hipkiss
That same year I heard Muriel Graves sing “Bogeys Bonnie Belle” at her Folk Club in Cockermouth in the Lake District
Good to hear such positive reports from the Waterford gig – and the great tribute to Glen. He will be sadly missed. I was lucky enough to see Luka playing to s full room in McGrory’s Culdaff on Saturday night. He was obviously moved by the passing of Glen and I think the gig was therapeutic for us all- sweet music roll on.
keep coming back
As many have said, the highlight of a special weekend in the hills of Waterford. Worth it for all the overheating engines carrying the full load, inflating of air mattresses and the rolling out of sleeping bags, you know the rest. We’ll be married a month from today and the lyrics to the Voyage will be read out on the day. Thanks for the memories from two happy campers. Go raibh míle maith agat.
“read out ” ?