As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, Music in the Glen, seeks to rekindle the flame in the hearth with stories, music, song, and dance from the cultural heritage of Ireland, Scotland, England and America with their new cd, Fuar.
Southeast Performer Magazine raves:
"The 14 shimmering tracks on Music in the Glen’s debut pull off melodies of traditional Irish in stunning fashion."
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"Encompassing a bright atmosphere, one feels swept away and taken to the heart of an Irish town, as these songs blend with a mixture of love and hope."
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"Susan Moran delivers breathtaking, earthy vocals... instrumental performances are stirring, full of emotional lift and resonating life."
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The members of the Music in the Glen are Jason Killingsworth (guitar, Irish pipes, whistle), Susan Moran (vocals, bodhran), Suzanne Harner (fiddle, stepdance, bodhran) and Katherine Irwin Thomas (fiddle, concertina, mandolin).
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.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace -
230 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: AS GOSPELLERS HAVE SAID/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.
Hi, great music by the way, we'll have to get a tune together the next time i'm in your part of the world! ... (just with the two fiddle players, you understand...) ... Kidding!!!
Hey,
I'm glad to hear the John Carty show was great, but I had no doubts about that anyway!
I was out in Texas teaching at the O'Flaherty Irish Music Retreat: http://www.irishtradmusic.org/oflaherty.htm
I did a couple of box classes and co-taught some Irish Music Basics classes with some Texas friends who are fine players in their own right. John was one of the Big Boys there that weekend, and he and I shared a ride with Kevin Alewine (Dallas local, really good flute and guitar player) to DFW.
HEY!!! you guys did great yest.! just thought id stop by and let you kno again... i might end up tellin you next week! oh and.. thanks for the shout out... lol...GO MYSPACE!!!
Good news: my drones just arrived yesterday from Mr. Vignoles (go-go-gadget NOISE)!! You should've seen me when I got back to the office from lunch and saw the package on my desk. I ran in a circle, squealed like a girl and did a kung-fu jump-kick in the air.
Hey M.T.!! whats up ? actually i think i was playing geese in the bog LOL! thats great! Is it an open trip or is it for a few? .... <<<>>> Hows your summer goin? I hear you've finally moved in... hope all is well!
