'Kitty Lie Over' is a CD album from Mick O'Brien and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh. Launched at the Willie Clancy Summer School in Miltown Malbay on July 6th 2003, it is their first album together, and contains 15 tracks of unaccompanied traditional music on uilleann pipes, fiddle and whistles. There is a strong emphasis on rare and interesting versions of tunes. Mick and Caoimhín, both from Dublin (one Northsider and one Southsider), are highly regarded musicians in traditional music circles.
Mick O'Brien plays uilleann pipes and whistle on this CD. He performs regularly as a solo artist, with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and with the Norwegian groups Vamp, Hanne Krogh, and Secret Garden. He has recorded with many artists over the years. His first solo album 'The May Morning Dew' (1996) was received with great critical acclaim. Mick lives in Dublin where he is a schoolteacher.
Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh plays fiddle and whistle on this CD. He has spent much time listening to archival recordings of old fiddle players from Munster such as Patrick Kelly, Denis Murphy, Mrs. Galvin, Pádraig O'Keeffe. He released a limited edition CD in 1999 entitled 'Turas go Tír na nÓg' which was highly sought after. He currently lives in Dublin city.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
WUTS GOOD? THIS YA BOY BURN'EM. U HEARD I JUST GOT NOMINATED AT THE MILWAUKEE URBAN MUSIC AWARDS? BEEN OUT HERE GRINDEN. TAKE THE TIME AND VOTE FOR ME. WE NOMINATED FOR PERFORMERS OF THE YEAR (DUN DID DAT RECORDS) AND MIXTAPE OF THE YEAR (BURN'EM - ADVANCE COPY). IT ONLY TAKES A SECOND TO VOTE @
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
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We never tire of listening to this CD, whenever I get a bit under the weather, this music straightens my mood right out! Thanks so much for making it for all of us!
