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Category Archives: Celtic & Folk Music
Alan Stivell: Brian Boru on gold harp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atxyOCHFd8U
Very cool version of Brian Boru’s, from the master of Celtic fusion himself. I had only ever heard (and played) the traditional march version of this tune before, but it works surprisingly well as a song. Complete lyrics are included below (they’re pretty much identical on all the online lyrics sites, including the notes in French and English, presumably taken from the liner notes of the CD).
The Harp Blog posted Brian Boru’s as a tune of the month way back when, which you can download here. Following the link to Chubby Sparrow Music will take you to a midi version of the tune (along with a bunch of other free trad Celtic midi files).
A summary of Alan Stivell’s career and influence on Celtic & harp music can be found here (and of course the standard Wiki entry, here). Alain’s official website is www.alan-stivell.com (trilingual in Breton, French & English).
LYRICS:
Marv Brian Boru ‘rein buhez ‘n Iwerzhon
Dihan e Bro-Ulad ha ba ker Dulenn
Undedan tiegezhn unded an dud-man
Unded ar Gelted hag an douar
Maraiodh Brian Boru chun beatha nna heireann
Siochain in gcuige Uladh agus i mbaile ‘cliath
Aontacht an teaghlaigh, aontacht na dtuath
Aontacht an domhain is na gCeiltteach
Diouzh nerzh ar c’hadou da nerzh an ehan
Diouzh ‘bed doueek bennozh ar c’haroud
O neart an chata go neart na siochana
On brith dhiaga beannacht an ghra
Duirt siad gurbh i seo sochraide ar muintire
Gur choir duinn bheith sollunta fein
Biodh nach Raibh bronach
Marv Brian Boru ‘rein buhez ‘n Iwerzhon
Dihan e Bro-Ulad ha ba ker Dulenn
Undedan tiegezhn unded an dud-man
Unded ar Gelted hag an douar
Ta muid ‘nos ha haimsire
Go hairid an ghrian
Agus thogh muid ait bhog cois abhann.
NOTES:
Brian Boru :
Nom d’un chef irlandais qui fut vainqueur posthume des Vikings.
Brian Boru, chef de Tuath, chassa les Danois du Munster,
conquit le Leinster, devint le roi-suprème de l’Irlande en 1002
et battit les Vikings en 1014 à Clontharf.
Mais il fut assassiné dans la soirée par un fuyard alors qu’il se reposait.
Transmuter l’énergie de guerre en énergie de paix.
Mort brian Boru donnant vie en Irlande
Paix en Ulster et dedans Dublin
Unis les Celtes et la terre !
De la force des combats à celle de la paix
Du monde divin, bénédiction de l’amour.
ALAN STIVELL.
They said that we were shameless celebrating our love
With devastation all around us
We are like the weather, specially the sun
And we choose a soft place by the river.
CAITLIN MAUDE, from Amhran grà Vietnam.
Mary O’Hara at NLHF, new registration deadline
October Events: Northern Lights Harp Fest in Ottawa Oct. 2-4 ’09
NLHF Deadline extended to August 30th
Northern Lights Harp Fest – Important Notice!
With the late-breaking news of Mary O’Hara’s attendance at the harpfest, it has been agreed that the regular registration date be extended to August 30th. This will allow absent vacationers and out-of-towners the opportunity to make arrangements to attend the fest and/or Mary’s unique presentation, “Travels With My Harp”, Sunday October 4th at 1 p.m. Mary O’Hara is a living legend whom we will be very fortunate to be able to meet in person. As a historical figure in the folk harp world,this presentation is one that you will not want to miss. For tickets, order through www.northernlightsharpfest.com or sweeney.hermon@rogers.com
Cost (for Mary’s presentation only): NLHF Registrants $10, General Admission, $17, Seniors $15.
For more info on the Northern Lights Harp Fest, including how to register, check out the official website:
www.northernlightsharpfest.com.
Info courtesy of Joanne Griffin, NLHF secretary
Double Harp Demo Video with Acacia Lyra
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49Nj1VpVDs0
From Joanne Griffin, Secretary, Northern Lights Harp Fest:
“I know many of you have been curious about the V68 harp-for-two. Since this harp will be used for the open-mic-for-two at the Northern Lights Harp Fest, www.northernlightsharpfest.com, we decided to shoot a demo video to show folks that it actually plays and sounds like a harp (or harps). Acacia Lyra (Susan Sweeney Herman & Janine Dudding), who will be performing and giving a workshop at the Fest, kindly agreed to perform their rendition of Chanter Meets the Fairy King for the video.
The regular registration deadline for the NLHF is July 15th. If you haven’t already done so, sign up now for what promises to be an entertaining, informative and exciting harp experience!”
Credits: V68 harp by Don Peddle, Artwork by Patricia Doyle (Blackburn ON), Videography by Lois Siegel Productions Inc. (Ottawa ON)
October Northern Lights Harp Fest in Ottawa: Deadline July 15!
The folks organizing the Northern Lights Harp Fest in Ottawa in October (Oct. 2-4 2009) are trying to encourage everyone who is interested to register ASAP, so they can meet their minimum number of 60 participants by July 15. It would be truly excellent to be able to have a regular harp conference in Ontario, since for most of us, travelling to the bigger conferences in the USA often isn’t feasible. But, in order for that to happen, they first need to make this year’s conference a success.
Please pass this info along to any harp players you may know. Students and beginners are welcome – there will be harp classes for all levels at the conference.
For more info, check out the official website:
http://www.northernlightsharpfest.com/
Let’s make this happen!
Sarah Deere-Jones: By a Woodland Stream
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BCPVjQqm9A
According to phantombagpiper:
“By a Woodland Stream” was written by Sarah as a ‘classical’ piece for Celtic Harp. It is in the style of Marcel Tournier from the turn of the last Century. He taught Sarahs’ Teacher, Renata Scheffel-Stein, so the piece has a link to the past. The sheet music is available at www.cornwallharpcentreshop.co.uk
April 17 & 26: Harp Events in New Jersey
April 17 ’09: “Slight Imperfection” Celtic Harp and Guitar Duo plays at Crossroads.
Friday, April 17, 7:00 p.m. Cost: $5.
Location: Crossroads, 78 North Ave, Garwood, NJ.
Slight imperfection is: Odarka Stockert (Vocals, Celtic and Pedal Harp and Percussion) and Redentor Jimenez (Vocals, Guitar and Mandolin)
Crossroads Fri. Apr. 17 lineup: Beale Street Love, Generation Gap, Slight Imperfection, Astronaut Jones
More info: (908)-518-3023
www.xxroads.com
myspace.com/slightimperfection
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April 26: The North Jersey Chapter of the American Harp Society invites you to attend their Harpers Bazaar on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at the Evangelical Covenant Church of Montclair, 17 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ from 11:15am to 3:00 pm.
Our vendors include Virginia Harp Center, Gerald Goodman, Colin Harp Music and Rharps, and there will as CD’s, music and crafts made by our members for sale. There will be an open mic performance for harpists, raffles and a bake sale. Admission is free. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Sharon Fisher Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Diane Michaels at dianemichaels@verizon.net
April Tune of the Month: The Cliffs of Moher
This upbeat tune is popular at the Celtic sessions in our area. It lies fairly easily under the fingers for harp (especially the B part), so with practice you should be able to play it at a decent clip. Click here to listen (right click to download the midi file).
We often play Cliffs of Moher in a set with Tenpenny Bit.
The HarpBlog Tune of the Month is courtesy of Chubby Sparrow Music . For a printable version, right click on the picture and choose “save target as”, or pop over to the Chubby Sparrow Free Music page for more detailed printing instructions (note: if you just left click and try to print directly from the browser, it probably won’t print at the right size).
Sarah Deere-Jones: Celtic Harp, Cornwall
According to phatombagpiper:
Estren & Porthlystry are 2 traditional tunes from Cornwall. They are featured in Sarah’s Cornish Tunes book from www.cornwallharpcentreshop.co. uk
March 14 Celtic Concert in Peterborough
Sat. March 14, 2009 – St. Pat’s Fancy
A celebration of Traditional Irish Music to Support Market Hall
Cairdeas: Featuring Steafan Hannigan and Saskia Tomkins.
With: Carried Away, Glen Caradus, Tanah Haney (Celtic Harp), and the Convivio Chorus.
Market Hall Performing Arts (on George St. in Peterborough, ON).
8pm, doors open 7:30pm.
Tickets: $15.00, available at Showplace.
Phone: 705-742-7469
www.markethall.org
Concert to be followed by a traditional Irish session.