Hi mate…
Hope you & your family keeping well with the covid and lockdown…
i cant save my arse and face at the same time so sorry for any stress caused…
Biglovelovebig…
From Full flight, moving into reality for my own and everyone elses benefit…
Same boat meself Christy! Howevever after a few cheeky sherberts I ended up putting snails in the coddle so Mrs Gipp banjoed me with the nearest SM58! Roll on me vaccine!
Gipp!
Christy's reply
I long for the feedback off an SM58…
Snails in The Coddle…you could be on to something there..the French will make a meal of it
Dear Christy,
I bought a book for my brother in Perth OZ today, it asked me what country he was in ( though the shop is 3 miles from his house).
One of the country options was Antarctica.
Now, i wondered, with all this Corona doing the rounds, could CM not put on a gig down there?
We could get St Brendan to plan the route, we could hire the Good ship Kangaroo, and you could drive the boat on our Voyage.
Surely there cannot be a ban on gigs and audiences in Antarctica?
See you there, bring plenty hot tea and some ‘On the road’ sweatshirts and beany hats.
Rory
Christy's reply
its been 25 years since I played Woolongong, Warnambul and Wooloomaloo, I cant get Mudgee and and Cudgee out of my mind….but I have local commitments to fulfill before I clamber aboard my Yacht for the Black Swan…Two-MIle-House and Poulaphouca , Blacktrench, Cutbush, Oylgate and Schneem loom large as the Vaccine is rolled out here at a snails pace..as for the Icy Regions…the way its looking we’ll be sunbathing in Antarctica before too long
Oh well, what’s life without courage. Probably boring. These words sprang from Christy describing Tony Small’s song as a precious jewel and the TG4 documentary on Liam O’Flynn talking about tradition.
Oh where is the jewel
with heart of deep red
Go find battle cruel
where man never bled
For the blue of its pulse
search sea’s salty bed
Where truth is not false
and no ego is fed
For the glittering green
look in grass, look in sun
Where our souls have all been
since sweet time began
The jewel’s to be found
in the heart of the song
Storyteller and bard
bore the jewel all along
It goes to a version of Limerick’s Lamentation.
Rebecca
Christy's reply
Its beautiful Rebecca,
I wonder might you consider;
“See the grass, see the Sun”
I like
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.
Dave’s observations about Ewan Maccoll made me think of it.
I’m trying to decide with my song whether it’s as good a story as I can make it. If we can agree I might pluck up courage to post it later.
What about
You have to spin a good yarn before you can weave a great dream
It’s from the spoof movie about an alien called Paul.
Rebecca
It’s too late for me to judge or criticise Bob Dylan – as Joan Baez said “he goes deep”. I was smitten as a 13 year old & hooked ever since (backed off during the fervent Christian period, as a recovering Catholic).
I came to realise that he wasn’t the Saviour but his words inspired & contributed to some social justice changes – that’s a good thing. And I love his take on “Arthur McBryde”.
A ‘dirty’ day gives a good chance to spend time in the company of great info available at http://www.ewanmacoll.co.uk So much fascinating detail and audio/visual gems.
Yesterday, I was working on a version of MacColl’s ‘Jamie Foyers’ (inspired by Dick Gaughan’ superb take).On researching the song further, I expected great detail of Mr Foyers’ bravery and death in the Spanish Civil War. So,even greater MacColl genius that ‘Jamie’ turns out to be a composite figure, representing many heroes -and so evocative of great bravery in such a tragic time. True MacColl genius at work.
I fully understand Christy & I appreciate your prompt response.
Thank you for your music
I treasure it, and hope to hear you play live again… one day when this pandemic passes …God willing !
Take care
Brian
I would really appreciate feedback on the the song I wrote called St. Patrick’s Day
which is a true story about me visiting Motherland Ireland and trying to see and feel the journey….. through the eyes of my farther
My farther Jim Murphy was from Dublin.
Im in an Australian Irish band called Kelly’s Wayke that formed at my brother Michaels wake 5 years ago
God bless
Brian https://open.spotify.com/album/46fjtzu8moBLUi2Y6Xm49W?si=pVdKsQtvSZu3E5a2Vbyp8A
Christy's reply
Hi Brian,
such pressure I could not endure…I appreciate you sharing your song but I’m not prepared to assess it and give feedback, thats a job for the critics..but its your audience that will give the most important feedback, ……I look forward to listening to it when the time is right…Hope you and Kelly’s Wayke have a good Paddy’s Day
So , yet man Ray Darcy sez on the radio today….do ye remember Christy Moore singing the Voyage on the Nokia for us ….. and then the video by Jam Media for the tv …. well they’re only after winning an award for this beautiful piece…. in the midst of it all I missed out on the name of the awards….
Anyway, fair play Christy , Jam Media and Johnny Dugan too…..
Christy's reply
as Johnny Spillane might say
“another ball in the back of the net”
as for that predictive text…..dont got me charted…
Hello Christy and All,
We watched the TG4 documentary on Liam O’Flynn on Sunday. I could see the spiritual element of music hit Steve between the eyes. What a great documentary it is. Afterwards we looked at the words to Mandolin Mountain. I love the way this song bookends the Magic Nights album with the Magic Nights song. Listening first and being a musician last. This song sums it up for me.
Rebecca
I go up on Mandolin Mountain
High on Melody Hill
High sweet harmony
Water at the well
As my life is passing through me
I’m mostly satisfied
Old songs keep calling me
Calling through the night
It was written in The Book of Life
Way back down the road
Love is for the patient one
The honest and the good
All along the Valley of The Boyne
On to Tara Hill
I know that it always was
I know that it always will
Christy's reply
Liam still resounds
always remembered….
Tony Small too, his “Mandolin Mountain” a precious gem
Singer named Zee Avi does a touching cover of Dylan’s Tomorrow is a Long Time on a CD for Amnesty International, named ‘Chimes of Freedom’. worth a listen. His catalogue sale might be to avoid bad feelings among heirs, which could number quite a few. What did Ronan Farrow say when asked about his mother saying Sinatra might be his father? “We’re all possibly Frank Sinatra’s children.” O’Connor is singing Property of Jesus. I hope she is well.
I’d also like to point out the work of Peggy Seeger – still very creative – this song is newly released (with son, Calum MacColl) ‘How I long for peace’.
Hi All. Today is International Women’s Day a good day to share this important song. A day to honour all warrior woman in our families and across the world and the centuries. Let us remember. It is also a day to call for justice and equality for all https://youtu.be/7NeGsicyR40 Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Hi Christy and all,
Dylan’s songs made a huge impact on my life from early teens onwards and shaped my opinions, so I have to thank him and like Dave because of that I discovered a lot of other writers and artists. I’m struggling to understand what his motive was for agreeing to the sale, but people change and through life we get used to being let down. Pam
Christy's reply
I’ll be forever grateful for the work,for what I’ve heard over 50 years ….for the songs I get to sing…
all this other stuff is none of my business
Hi mate…
Hope you & your family keeping well with the covid and lockdown…
i cant save my arse and face at the same time so sorry for any stress caused…
Biglovelovebig…
From Full flight, moving into reality for my own and everyone elses benefit…
♥️♥️♥️
Same boat meself Christy! Howevever after a few cheeky sherberts I ended up putting snails in the coddle so Mrs Gipp banjoed me with the nearest SM58! Roll on me vaccine!
Gipp!
I long for the feedback off an SM58…
Snails in The Coddle…you could be on to something there..the French will make a meal of it
Dear Christy,
I bought a book for my brother in Perth OZ today, it asked me what country he was in ( though the shop is 3 miles from his house).
One of the country options was Antarctica.
Now, i wondered, with all this Corona doing the rounds, could CM not put on a gig down there?
We could get St Brendan to plan the route, we could hire the Good ship Kangaroo, and you could drive the boat on our Voyage.
Surely there cannot be a ban on gigs and audiences in Antarctica?
See you there, bring plenty hot tea and some ‘On the road’ sweatshirts and beany hats.
Rory
its been 25 years since I played Woolongong, Warnambul and Wooloomaloo, I cant get Mudgee and and Cudgee out of my mind….but I have local commitments to fulfill before I clamber aboard my Yacht for the Black Swan…Two-MIle-House and Poulaphouca , Blacktrench, Cutbush, Oylgate and Schneem loom large as the Vaccine is rolled out here at a snails pace..as for the Icy Regions…the way its looking we’ll be sunbathing in Antarctica before too long
Oh well, what’s life without courage. Probably boring. These words sprang from Christy describing Tony Small’s song as a precious jewel and the TG4 documentary on Liam O’Flynn talking about tradition.
Oh where is the jewel
with heart of deep red
Go find battle cruel
where man never bled
For the blue of its pulse
search sea’s salty bed
Where truth is not false
and no ego is fed
For the glittering green
look in grass, look in sun
Where our souls have all been
since sweet time began
The jewel’s to be found
in the heart of the song
Storyteller and bard
bore the jewel all along
It goes to a version of Limerick’s Lamentation.
Rebecca
Its beautiful Rebecca,
I wonder might you consider;
“See the grass, see the Sun”
I like
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.
Dave’s observations about Ewan Maccoll made me think of it.
I’m trying to decide with my song whether it’s as good a story as I can make it. If we can agree I might pluck up courage to post it later.
What about
You have to spin a good yarn before you can weave a great dream
It’s from the spoof movie about an alien called Paul.
Rebecca
‘There’s a crack in everything,
that’s how the light gets in’
I know that’s an overused quote, but no one’s perfect (another overused quote)
Pam
It’s too late for me to judge or criticise Bob Dylan – as Joan Baez said “he goes deep”. I was smitten as a 13 year old & hooked ever since (backed off during the fervent Christian period, as a recovering Catholic).
I came to realise that he wasn’t the Saviour but his words inspired & contributed to some social justice changes – that’s a good thing. And I love his take on “Arthur McBryde”.
Hi Christy
A ‘dirty’ day gives a good chance to spend time in the company of great info available at http://www.ewanmacoll.co.uk So much fascinating detail and audio/visual gems.
Yesterday, I was working on a version of MacColl’s ‘Jamie Foyers’ (inspired by Dick Gaughan’ superb take).On researching the song further, I expected great detail of Mr Foyers’ bravery and death in the Spanish Civil War. So,even greater MacColl genius that ‘Jamie’ turns out to be a composite figure, representing many heroes -and so evocative of great bravery in such a tragic time. True MacColl genius at work.
Enjoy the day.
Dave
I fully understand Christy & I appreciate your prompt response.
Thank you for your music
I treasure it, and hope to hear you play live again… one day when this pandemic passes …God willing !
Take care
Brian
Hi Christy,
I would really appreciate feedback on the the song I wrote called St. Patrick’s Day
which is a true story about me visiting Motherland Ireland and trying to see and feel the journey….. through the eyes of my farther
My farther Jim Murphy was from Dublin.
Im in an Australian Irish band called Kelly’s Wayke that formed at my brother Michaels wake 5 years ago
God bless
Brian
https://open.spotify.com/album/46fjtzu8moBLUi2Y6Xm49W?si=pVdKsQtvSZu3E5a2Vbyp8A
Hi Brian,
such pressure I could not endure…I appreciate you sharing your song but I’m not prepared to assess it and give feedback, thats a job for the critics..but its your audience that will give the most important feedback, ……I look forward to listening to it when the time is right…Hope you and Kelly’s Wayke have a good Paddy’s Day
Christy! You’re currently needed on Andy Irvines Facebook page, fascinating stuff going on!
Gipp!
even more urgently needed in garden, workroom and kitchen …..
Johnny Duhan….. damned predictive text…
So , yet man Ray Darcy sez on the radio today….do ye remember Christy Moore singing the Voyage on the Nokia for us ….. and then the video by Jam Media for the tv …. well they’re only after winning an award for this beautiful piece…. in the midst of it all I missed out on the name of the awards….
Anyway, fair play Christy , Jam Media and Johnny Dugan too…..
as Johnny Spillane might say
“another ball in the back of the net”
as for that predictive text…..dont got me charted…
Hello Christy and All,
We watched the TG4 documentary on Liam O’Flynn on Sunday. I could see the spiritual element of music hit Steve between the eyes. What a great documentary it is. Afterwards we looked at the words to Mandolin Mountain. I love the way this song bookends the Magic Nights album with the Magic Nights song. Listening first and being a musician last. This song sums it up for me.
Rebecca
I go up on Mandolin Mountain
High on Melody Hill
High sweet harmony
Water at the well
As my life is passing through me
I’m mostly satisfied
Old songs keep calling me
Calling through the night
It was written in The Book of Life
Way back down the road
Love is for the patient one
The honest and the good
All along the Valley of The Boyne
On to Tara Hill
I know that it always was
I know that it always will
Liam still resounds
always remembered….
Tony Small too, his “Mandolin Mountain” a precious gem
Singer named Zee Avi does a touching cover of Dylan’s Tomorrow is a Long Time on a CD for Amnesty International, named ‘Chimes of Freedom’. worth a listen. His catalogue sale might be to avoid bad feelings among heirs, which could number quite a few. What did Ronan Farrow say when asked about his mother saying Sinatra might be his father? “We’re all possibly Frank Sinatra’s children.” O’Connor is singing Property of Jesus. I hope she is well.
Dear Christy,
I can’t breathe.
Justice is needed.
Let us hope and sing for it.
Rory
To honour the strength of the willow and the strength of the oak
https://youtu.be/m9UUjbZnZHE
It makes me think of giant rugby back rowers and the women they still say “yes mum” to.
Great call, Hilary…
I’d also like to point out the work of Peggy Seeger – still very creative – this song is newly released (with son, Calum MacColl) ‘How I long for peace’.
D
Hi All. Today is International Women’s Day a good day to share this important song. A day to honour all warrior woman in our families and across the world and the centuries. Let us remember. It is also a day to call for justice and equality for all https://youtu.be/7NeGsicyR40 Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Hi Christy and all,
Dylan’s songs made a huge impact on my life from early teens onwards and shaped my opinions, so I have to thank him and like Dave because of that I discovered a lot of other writers and artists. I’m struggling to understand what his motive was for agreeing to the sale, but people change and through life we get used to being let down. Pam
I’ll be forever grateful for the work,for what I’ve heard over 50 years ….for the songs I get to sing…
all this other stuff is none of my business