Someone in YouTube was really cool in posting this video of siblings Maireadand Karl Nesbitt with the Berne Symphony Orchestra. I know that you are very much familiar with Mairead’s work in Celtic Woman as well as the soundtrack for the Tinkerbell movie. I guess this show is about her involvement with the soundtrack of the latter. You can spot Karl who is on the left of the stage playing different instruments (bodhran, Irish bouzouki etc…)
I am sure the audience has a really great night watching such fabulous show involving musicians of high order. Kudos to Mairead , Karl and the rest for the excellent performance!
As usual I am stuck here in my little padded cell enjoying the time of the month when the wind blows cold and there’s a light drizzle when you ride a bus. I haven’t done my research and assignments yet and so I am still listening to my old records. I met a guy who plays a violin a couple of days ago and I was thinking of starting a collaboration about Celtic music. But then again that is just a thought that crossed my mind. Nothing serious to that.
My friend in Dublin is celebrating his birthday today the 15th. Happy Birthday Donie. You remember we featured him as our guest painter last time. This time of the year ,a lot of good bands are on tour and I will be looking for them. For now I have this cool link to a site that offers fun facts about Ireland. Take a look at this link: http://www.ireland-fun-facts.com/ireland-facts.html
I realize there is no pic to show today. Oh well , I will catch up next time.
How’s everyone? I am glad we’re able to make it to 2010 in good health and being surrounded by people we love. This year brings forth challenges and also suspense. I checked Amazon releases and found these bestsellers on the Celtic chart.
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You are welcome Shauna Burns! It’s really nice when one is appreciated for what he does especially when it comes from an artist herself!
So what 2010 means to me? This is the question I pondered for a few hours now while staring at the white screen of Microsoft Word. This is not an easy question to ask because it feels like presenting a college essay for Mr. Rios, my essay writing teacher.
We have to admit that 2009 was not an easy year. People lost jobs due to what’s happening to the economy. We lost friends through natural disasters or war. Most of us probably just graduated and are still looking for jobs. There are those who probably found themselves in situations where they think there is no escape. Regardless of race , religion an socio-economic status, we could not deny that we are all fragile beings and that we are striving for something. And that ‘something’ is actually knowing the purpose why we are here. I know I sound like a boring New Age enthusiast but that’s me.
If only it is possible to live both a happy and meaningful life. But there is no such thing. A person who looks for meaning will always feel the pain of realizing where he or she stands between the past and the future. But a person who strives happiness has to kick away this realization to be happy.
I think 2010 for me is about possibilities. Looking back in the year 1969, the first time humanity first took the step and landed on the moon, it forever changed everything we know about time and space. It opened the door to possibilities. I know that today we think everything is kind of mundane but this world is never the same again. And it is a great thing to have been able to live in this age where we bear witness on what’s to come.
I haven’t checked You Tube for ages and I was glad to know that my friend Karl Nesbitt who recently released an album called Vista Point uploaded a new video.
For those who are not yet aware, there is a tutorial for Irish music via YouTube. Karl Nesbitt has uploaded videos for people who want to enhance their talents in playing Celtic music instruments. Please visit Karl Nesbitt’s YouTube page to check these wonderful videos out.
Karl I really like the new video about playing the Bodhran. Please tell us what’s new with you.
What advice can you give newbies in terms of playing the bodhran?
Advice on playing the bodhran.. tough one, but maybe that it’s 50% playing..and 50% listening!
Where do you shop for instruments?
It’s a bit harder to shop for instruments of quality now unless online..But usually locally here in Cork for me.
You will join your sister Mairead and the Berne Symphony Orchestra for a performance in Berne, Switzerland, on January 2nd. What will fans expect to hear from this event?
The Berne gig is the music Mairead did for Disney, and Celtic Woman. Glad to join the event.
Have a peaceful Christmas full of content, and look forward to a good year.
Celticmusicfan is sad to announce the passing away of one of Ireland’s bright stars, Liam Clancy last December 4. I was one of the unfortunate people who got to hear his music only recently but there’s an understanding there. One song made the computer screen blurry. Liam and the rest of Clancy Brothers paved the way to artists like The Corrs, Enya, Clannad, U2, Boyzone and the rest . This wonderful man will be missed.
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