When the concept and practices of agriculture began to spread around the globe, it happened faster in Europe and Asia than in the Americas. This is primarily… Read more “How do you get your music heard?”
Month: November 2018
Flight delays…
My flight was delayed over the weekend. By almost 4 hours. And for all that time we were sitting on the plane (well 2 planes technically since… Read more “Flight delays…”
Writing
In the summer of 2017 I was writing lots of songs, some of which found themselves onto the Our Place EP. Writing the melodies and chords came… Read more “Writing”
Did you hear the one about the three butchers?
Once upon a time, there was a street in a town with three butcher shops. The competition between them for customers was fierce. One day, one butcher… Read more “Did you hear the one about the three butchers?”
An Táin
An Táin Bó Cualinge translates literally into English as “the driving-off of cows of Cooley” or more commonly as “The Cattle Raid of Cooley”. It is the… Read more “An Táin”
Working to a deadline…
I’m releasing a brand new track tomorrow. Well not just me – it has been written, recorded and produced in conjunction with a group of over 20… Read more “Working to a deadline…”
The problem with sheet music…
I saw a wonderful production of Sister Act on Sunday. There was a 10-piece orchestra in the pit and they were tight. This wouldn’t have happened without… Read more “The problem with sheet music…”
Name-dropping
I went to see another pianist play a couple of years ago. Now this guy has had the sort of career that most people could only dream… Read more “Name-dropping”
Learn your trade.
I saw this piece of street art earlier today. It features some good advice from W. B. Yeats…which can apply equally to musicians. The first half of… Read more “Learn your trade.”
Making a place home…
Today’s blog is a little bit off-topic and Sligo-focused. My weekend started with a surprise visit from some friends from Dublin. They had been in Sligo town… Read more “Making a place home…”
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