“Be yourself when playing. Don’t try to copy anyone or you’ll never really be at ease playing. Just develop your own style naturally.”
– Catherine McEvoy
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That’s what I hear when I hear Beoga. Originality, humor, slight irreverence for form, fun. I LOVE them! If you haven’t heard them yet, check them out. Enjoy the two tunes, and tap your desk or bop your head if you’re more inclined. But just try to keep up with the bodhran player. 😉 Slainte, Lisa
I’m a pretty simple person when it comes to music I like. It makes me happy. Super serious music (usually accompanied by somber faces set in stone whilst playing) leaves me cold. My soul remains unmoved. But give me a happy musician, who is obviously having fun while he/she plays, anytime. And while I enjoy someone who is skilled musically, they don’t have to be the “best”. Because sometimes in the quest to be the best, they forget why they started playing in the first place. “Where morning dawns and evening fades, You call forth songs of joy.” (Psalm 65:8b)
Here is a guy who shows immense joy to me when he plays. Tim Edey is very good at the guitar, yes….but watch his face. He’s happy; he’s loving what he’s doing. And there’s nothing better. (And Mike McGoldrick is totally amazing on the whistle; no need to breathe apparently!) Enjoy the music and your day. Slainte, Lisa
A good cry? Oxymoron or not? To me, there is not much better than a good cry….when something moves me so deeply that I must cry. Extreme beauty, sacrificial love, tenderness, compassion, and yes, an amazing piece of music can reduce me to tears, and I’m glad of it. Because I feel alive, I feel. This is one of those songs that welled me up. It’s much better if you close your eyes when you listen to it. Let the notes, the beauty of the music take you on a journey. Blessings, Lisa
It’s Friday, and here are two amazing Irish trad tunes to get you happy for your day ahead and energized for a relaxing and fun weekend. Pick one to listen to, or break bad and listen to them both. 🙂 Slainte, Lisa
I had a great post ready this morning…a video of 1963 Ireland, complete with a wonderfully understated step dancer, an adept fiddler, and a very well-dressed early 60’s crowd. But alas, technical difficulties beset the best of my intentions, and no such post appeared. So, rather like a silent movie, I will insert a still shot and let your imagination provide the rest. Or, for if your imagination is on temporary vacation, you can click on this link,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYvU7oBBgKA and see if you can bring the actual video to life on your computer. Slainte, Lisa
Just like now, faster is not always better. The precision and accuracy of the player and dancer takes great talent. Love it! No technical difficulties on their part.
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