Yesterday[friday]went very well !!!!
It was Peacefull !!!!
-and of course the Weather
was Lovely !!!!
In Ireland(and the U.K.)
We call this time
of year:- Autumn
In the Irish Language the Word
We call this Time of year
is:- An Fomhair
Yesterday We had an Uilleann Piper
in to Talk to Us about His Craft in Music Making
He brought in about 30 to 40 Varied Instruements
3 Sets of Uilleann Pipes
The Oldest was from the 1770's
the Next Oldest was from the 1840's
I looked on with Wonder,Awe
and Admiration as He Expertly Played
and Demonsrated to Us the Range of Sounds
the Uilleann Pipes are Capable Off !!!!
-as I watched Him Play the Pipes
I Wondered about the Previous Owners
These Pipes have been passed through
History from Generation to Generation
-Imagine the Circunstances,Occassions when these Pipes
were played in the Past?
-It makes me Wonder about
All the People who have Heard
these Historic Instruements !!!!
We were allowed to Try out His other
various assorted wind instruements
from All over the World
I was fascinated by an Intruement
from Norway that looks like
a Walking Stick:-It Produces
an Amazing Sound when Played !!!!
I also enjoyed and I Liked
the Sound that I was able to
Play on a Bamboo Whistle !!!!
The Weather was lovely Yesterday
which put Everybody
in Good Form !!!!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Phew !! what a Week !!!!
It is Only a Few Days ago scince I last Posted a Blogg
Honestly It Feels like Ages Aeons ago !!!!
Well I have had my First Row on the New course !!
It was a Personality Clash !!
It was Upseting !!
-and Yes I am Aware that:
"It Takes Two to Tango"
The past few Days have been
full of 'Ups and Downs'
To Be Honest at Times
I Do Wonder:
"What am I Doing
on this course ????"
Maybe I am Too
'Flipin'Serious ??
I need to Lighten Up !!!!
It Sure Helps
Afterwards to See the
Other Pereson's
Point of View
A Sence of Humour
is a Blessing
and a Liberation!!!!
Honestly It Feels like Ages Aeons ago !!!!
Well I have had my First Row on the New course !!
It was a Personality Clash !!
It was Upseting !!
-and Yes I am Aware that:
"It Takes Two to Tango"
The past few Days have been
full of 'Ups and Downs'
To Be Honest at Times
I Do Wonder:
"What am I Doing
on this course ????"
Maybe I am Too
'Flipin'Serious ??
I need to Lighten Up !!!!
It Sure Helps
Afterwards to See the
Other Pereson's
Point of View
A Sence of Humour
is a Blessing
and a Liberation!!!!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Nuacht Nua (= Latest News re: Life)
On Tuesday 16th I started on the New Course in Music !!!!
There is a Good Varied group of People attending it !!!!
We are All Irish Language Speakers
-and because We are in the Conamara Gaeltacht
the Course is Taught and Conducted
through Gaeilge
The Irish Language !!!!
The Course in Music is in Spiddal
(10kms west of Galway City,along the Coast road
with a Faboulous View of Galway Bay !!!!)
There is a Recording Studio [that has a Grand Piano !!!!)
with many rooms-where We Do our Music Education.
As well as studying and playing
Irish Traditional Music;
We are also Doing workshops
in Creativity and Imagination
- also We are doing a module
in Sound Engineering[that will include
mixing and Composing on computer]
There will be at least Two Concerts
We will be expected to Perform.
This is an Opportunity
to Work,Play and Create with
Other Music Makers:-and
It is Really Looking Good !!!!
There is a Really Good
Friendly Atmosphere !!!!
In my previous posting
I talked of going for a Swim
-and Indeed I did Swim
Out to Fweenish island!!!!
and the Swim was Most Enjoyable !!!!
and Invigorating !!!!
- and I felt Great afterwards !!!!
Often Life is an Adventure !!!!
Today the Weather is Bright and Sunny !!!!
Life is Good !!!!
God is Good !!!!
and God is Great !!!!
Thank You God !!!!
There is a Good Varied group of People attending it !!!!
We are All Irish Language Speakers
-and because We are in the Conamara Gaeltacht
the Course is Taught and Conducted
through Gaeilge
The Irish Language !!!!
The Course in Music is in Spiddal
(10kms west of Galway City,along the Coast road
with a Faboulous View of Galway Bay !!!!)
There is a Recording Studio [that has a Grand Piano !!!!)
with many rooms-where We Do our Music Education.
As well as studying and playing
Irish Traditional Music;
We are also Doing workshops
in Creativity and Imagination
- also We are doing a module
in Sound Engineering[that will include
mixing and Composing on computer]
There will be at least Two Concerts
We will be expected to Perform.
This is an Opportunity
to Work,Play and Create with
Other Music Makers:-and
It is Really Looking Good !!!!
There is a Really Good
Friendly Atmosphere !!!!
In my previous posting
I talked of going for a Swim
-and Indeed I did Swim
Out to Fweenish island!!!!
and the Swim was Most Enjoyable !!!!
and Invigorating !!!!
- and I felt Great afterwards !!!!
Often Life is an Adventure !!!!
Today the Weather is Bright and Sunny !!!!
Life is Good !!!!
God is Good !!!!
and God is Great !!!!
Thank You God !!!!
Friday, September 12, 2008
A few words about the purpose of this Blog
Origionaly I was searching for somehow to get a personal website up;and even better to Get samples of the Music that I have accumulated Up and Out into the Wider World.
-and Thank God I have Suceeded in that Objective !!!!
There are Now 4 Podcasts of Music at:-
http://agtosaceol.mypodcast.com/
The Actual Title 'Ag Tosa Ceol' is Not Grammaticaly
Correct Irish[or Gaeilge]
If it was Spelt Correctly?
- It should be:- "Ag Tosú Ceoil" !!!!
However I was in such a Rush and I figered it would be Too Complicated for Non-Irish Speakers to Access either my Podcasts [or my blog]
- So I descided to Keep it Simple
which explains the way it is Spelt
The Meaning of the Words 'Ag Tosa Ceol'
is:- "Starting,Begining Music"
Is there anything else to Talk about ??
In Ireland We Often Talk about the Weather:-
- We have had a Very Wet Summer
(-that has seemed Never-ending !!)
So Some Good News:
- A Few moments ago(12.20 pm noon/miday)I ventured out for some Fresh Air
and a Walk and
Wonders of Wonders:The Sun was Out
Yes Bright and Sunny !!!!
Oh Happy Day !!!!
There is an island nearbye:
Fweenish island with
Beautiful Sandy Beachs
Today I Might Go for a Swim
Out to Fweenish ????
Anything Else ?? Any Other News ??
- a short while ago I was told
that I am Wellcome on a New Course
in Irish Traditional Music!
-To Be Honest:- I am Nervous
Anxious,Apprehensive about it All
- because I was also told that my
Standard as a Muscition is Not Good Enough
[To be Honest: - That is the Truth!]
and that they were Reluctant to Offer me a Place!!
-this course is going to Involve a Lot of Commuting:
60 kms roundtrip everyday !!-and that is Scary!!
-also the Financial Exspence of it All is Intimadating !!
The Course in Music Starts on
Tuesday 16th September
To Be Honest:
I have been going through
a Lot of Depression Recently !!
I Just Feel Very Down !!
I feel like 'chickening-out' !!
It feels like a Mistake !!
I Do Not Know Am I Up to
the Demands of this Course ????
Why Did I Apply for this Course ????
- because there is a Module in Composing !!!!
To Be Honest:
I Do Not Know What to Do ????
Other than
Go for a Swim !!!!
Certainly a Swim will
Cheer me Up !!!!
-and Thank God I have Suceeded in that Objective !!!!
There are Now 4 Podcasts of Music at:-
http://agtosaceol.mypodcast.com/
The Actual Title 'Ag Tosa Ceol' is Not Grammaticaly
Correct Irish[or Gaeilge]
If it was Spelt Correctly?
- It should be:- "Ag Tosú Ceoil" !!!!
However I was in such a Rush and I figered it would be Too Complicated for Non-Irish Speakers to Access either my Podcasts [or my blog]
- So I descided to Keep it Simple
which explains the way it is Spelt
The Meaning of the Words 'Ag Tosa Ceol'
is:- "Starting,Begining Music"
Is there anything else to Talk about ??
In Ireland We Often Talk about the Weather:-
- We have had a Very Wet Summer
(-that has seemed Never-ending !!)
So Some Good News:
- A Few moments ago(12.20 pm noon/miday)I ventured out for some Fresh Air
and a Walk and
Wonders of Wonders:The Sun was Out
Yes Bright and Sunny !!!!
Oh Happy Day !!!!
There is an island nearbye:
Fweenish island with
Beautiful Sandy Beachs
Today I Might Go for a Swim
Out to Fweenish ????
Anything Else ?? Any Other News ??
- a short while ago I was told
that I am Wellcome on a New Course
in Irish Traditional Music!
-To Be Honest:- I am Nervous
Anxious,Apprehensive about it All
- because I was also told that my
Standard as a Muscition is Not Good Enough
[To be Honest: - That is the Truth!]
and that they were Reluctant to Offer me a Place!!
-this course is going to Involve a Lot of Commuting:
60 kms roundtrip everyday !!-and that is Scary!!
-also the Financial Exspence of it All is Intimadating !!
The Course in Music Starts on
Tuesday 16th September
To Be Honest:
I have been going through
a Lot of Depression Recently !!
I Just Feel Very Down !!
I feel like 'chickening-out' !!
It feels like a Mistake !!
I Do Not Know Am I Up to
the Demands of this Course ????
Why Did I Apply for this Course ????
- because there is a Module in Composing !!!!
To Be Honest:
I Do Not Know What to Do ????
Other than
Go for a Swim !!!!
Certainly a Swim will
Cheer me Up !!!!
A few words about the Items in the Profile
At Times I do wonder is it Folly on my part ?
- attempting to Explain myself
For the Truth is:-
I actually Do Feel Very Inarticulate !!
There is a sence of Unease and Embarrasment on my part Talking about my Spiritual and Religious Beliefs;
because It is Deeply Personal
and I am Still Trying to Figer it All Out !!!!
- To Say One believes in God usually/often implies that the person is some sort of 'fanatic''fundementalist' with Rigid Views ete ete -
- and the Truth in my Own Personal Case is:-
that I am very Unsure and Utterly Non-Doctrinaire!
[-in fact I am Incredibly Free-Thinking about it All !!!!]
A Spiritual Understanding of Reality is Important to me in relation to the Practicalites of Day to Day Living !!!!
I am a big Fan of "The Game of Life"
[by Florence Scoval Shinn]
especially the Concept of
The Divine Design:-
If it is True ????
It is Wonderfull !!!!
and Very Wellcome !!!!
especially the Concept of
-'Pervect Self Expression'-
which in my case appears to be
Music - Composing Music !!!!
All my Life I have been aware that I have a Gift !!!!
- and it has surfaced occasionaly!
However scince I came upon
"The Game of Life" my Gift in Music
has Flowered and Flourished scince I have
Asked for the Divine Design
in my Life to Manifest !!!!
On a Humourous Note:-I have a copy of
"The complete idiot's guide to Meditation"
It is all safely wrapped up and I have yet to Study it
I Do believe that Meditation is Potentially usefull
Beneficial even !!!!
My favourite form of Recreation is Browsing in Libraries !!!!
I Love visiting Libraries !!!!
My Dream Car is the classic Iconic French Citroen 2CV !!!!
[It is Comical my talking about my 'Dream Car' considering I Do Not even have a driving licence!]-However
It is Good to have Dreams and Aspirations !!!!
New Zealand is a Country that I am Curious about:
-I suppose because
it is so far away from Ireland
[literaly it is the Other side of Planet Earth]
-The Climate seems to be similar to Ireland.I like[and I empatise with]the Films of Jane Campion[who is from New Zealand(and who is famous for 'The Piano')]
- A Film from N.Z.[not by jane campion] is the Film 'Whale Rider'
which is about the Maori[the Native People of N.Z.]Culture.
It is Worth Viewing !!!!
- attempting to Explain myself
For the Truth is:-
I actually Do Feel Very Inarticulate !!
There is a sence of Unease and Embarrasment on my part Talking about my Spiritual and Religious Beliefs;
because It is Deeply Personal
and I am Still Trying to Figer it All Out !!!!
- To Say One believes in God usually/often implies that the person is some sort of 'fanatic''fundementalist' with Rigid Views ete ete -
- and the Truth in my Own Personal Case is:-
that I am very Unsure and Utterly Non-Doctrinaire!
[-in fact I am Incredibly Free-Thinking about it All !!!!]
A Spiritual Understanding of Reality is Important to me in relation to the Practicalites of Day to Day Living !!!!
I am a big Fan of "The Game of Life"
[by Florence Scoval Shinn]
especially the Concept of
The Divine Design:-
If it is True ????
It is Wonderfull !!!!
and Very Wellcome !!!!
especially the Concept of
-'Pervect Self Expression'-
which in my case appears to be
Music - Composing Music !!!!
All my Life I have been aware that I have a Gift !!!!
- and it has surfaced occasionaly!
However scince I came upon
"The Game of Life" my Gift in Music
has Flowered and Flourished scince I have
Asked for the Divine Design
in my Life to Manifest !!!!
On a Humourous Note:-I have a copy of
"The complete idiot's guide to Meditation"
It is all safely wrapped up and I have yet to Study it
I Do believe that Meditation is Potentially usefull
Beneficial even !!!!
My favourite form of Recreation is Browsing in Libraries !!!!
I Love visiting Libraries !!!!
My Dream Car is the classic Iconic French Citroen 2CV !!!!
[It is Comical my talking about my 'Dream Car' considering I Do Not even have a driving licence!]-However
It is Good to have Dreams and Aspirations !!!!
New Zealand is a Country that I am Curious about:
-I suppose because
it is so far away from Ireland
[literaly it is the Other side of Planet Earth]
-The Climate seems to be similar to Ireland.I like[and I empatise with]the Films of Jane Campion[who is from New Zealand(and who is famous for 'The Piano')]
- A Film from N.Z.[not by jane campion] is the Film 'Whale Rider'
which is about the Maori[the Native People of N.Z.]Culture.
It is Worth Viewing !!!!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Farewell for Now(or at least for Awhile)
Ta 4 Phodchraoladh ar fail ar:
[there are 4 podcasts of Music at:]
http://agtosaceol.mypodcast.com/
Ireland is one of the few countries in the World that has for It's National Symbol a Musical Instrument:in Ireland Our National Symbol is
"An Cláirseach"=The Harp !!!!
The Harp is a very old symbol for Ireland;it's Origion may be connected to the storey of Amergin who came to Ireland a long time ago.Amergin is Famous for "The Song of Amergin"(and if You 'google'the word'Amergin'there is plenty of Information;there is even a Wikiepedia!)-well One might Wonder:"What am I on about?"
Ireland is a Very Old Country,with a Very Old Civilization;Our Ancient Past(through Our Language and the Old Stories and Legends)still Connects Too and Influences Life in Ireland Today !!!!
- Music is Central to Who I am !!!!
-It Really means a Lot to me that People Listen to the Music !!!!
-I am So Gratefull to All who make the Effort !!!!
There is a possibility that If I explain too much about Peripheral aspects about myself?-it might put People Off Listening to the Music ???? Maybe It is a Mistake upon my part to be Talking/Speaking/Writing about my Personal Beliefs,Eccentricities,Idiosyncrasies
[ad infinitum]?- Maybe it is a Weakness?-Maybe It is a lapse of Judgement upon my part ?? However my excuse is that after filling out the 'Profile' on this Blog:-I feel compelled to Give a further fuller explanation for those brief words that describe my Interests.In matters that could best be described as relating to Spiritual/Religiuos Belief:- I am Actually Very Relaxed/Moderate/Easy-Going/Free-Thinking - 'Keep it Simple' is my motto![-most certainly I am Not a Fundementalist!!]
-I am very Gentle about it All !!!!
Is there anything else?
-Often I Wonder:-"How Do People actually Get together?"
-Is Love at First Sight a Myth?
-Or Does It[Love at First Sight] Really Occur?
-Will I Ever be Fortunate and Blessed in Love?
At this stage I can Understand and Forgive Any who Laugh and find Amusing my 'Ramblings'and Utterances about Coupledom and Love !!!!
As for All this 'Silly Talk' about 'Farewell'?? Well I am Feeling Sad because of a Lot of Unwellcome Events that have Erupted in my Life!! - Experiance Tells me that it Will All Blow Over:'That Life is Often as Changeable as the Weather !!!!
Today I put more Spiritualy Inclined Entries to my profile on this Blog:because in Times of Crisis and Upheavel Spiritual Wisdom Really Prooves It's Worth !!!!
Spirtual Wisdom is Actually Very Pragmatic and Effective !!!!- The Utter Simplicity of the Christian Message:Love! Forgive! Be Non-Judgemental!! Believe and Trust in God !!!! At prescent I am reading two Books that are Spiritual:"How to Know God"[by Deepak Chopra]and "Follow Your Heart"[by Susanna Tamaro]
-I Experiance Faith in God as Liberating and Beneficial !!!!
God is the Ultimate in Love Goodness and Wisdom !!!!
'To Be Honest I Do Not Know when or if I will next get the Oppurtunity to Write Another Blog ?? Certainly I Will Write More Blogs in the Future when[and if?]the oppurtunity is available!-As for Future Podcasts ?[if any?]
I have 100's of Airs and Melodies[of Varying Quality and Developement] to choose from and Yes I would Love to Share them with Other People:-If I Do Any Future Podcasts?-I Will Take my Time[it will be done over months]and I Will Be Aiming for Quality !!!!
[there are 4 podcasts of Music at:]
http://agtosaceol.mypodcast.com/
Ireland is one of the few countries in the World that has for It's National Symbol a Musical Instrument:in Ireland Our National Symbol is
"An Cláirseach"=The Harp !!!!
The Harp is a very old symbol for Ireland;it's Origion may be connected to the storey of Amergin who came to Ireland a long time ago.Amergin is Famous for "The Song of Amergin"(and if You 'google'the word'Amergin'there is plenty of Information;there is even a Wikiepedia!)-well One might Wonder:"What am I on about?"
Ireland is a Very Old Country,with a Very Old Civilization;Our Ancient Past(through Our Language and the Old Stories and Legends)still Connects Too and Influences Life in Ireland Today !!!!
- Music is Central to Who I am !!!!
-It Really means a Lot to me that People Listen to the Music !!!!
-I am So Gratefull to All who make the Effort !!!!
There is a possibility that If I explain too much about Peripheral aspects about myself?-it might put People Off Listening to the Music ???? Maybe It is a Mistake upon my part to be Talking/Speaking/Writing about my Personal Beliefs,Eccentricities,Idiosyncrasies
[ad infinitum]?- Maybe it is a Weakness?-Maybe It is a lapse of Judgement upon my part ?? However my excuse is that after filling out the 'Profile' on this Blog:-I feel compelled to Give a further fuller explanation for those brief words that describe my Interests.In matters that could best be described as relating to Spiritual/Religiuos Belief:- I am Actually Very Relaxed/Moderate/Easy-Going/Free-Thinking - 'Keep it Simple' is my motto![-most certainly I am Not a Fundementalist!!]
-I am very Gentle about it All !!!!
Is there anything else?
-Often I Wonder:-"How Do People actually Get together?"
-Is Love at First Sight a Myth?
-Or Does It[Love at First Sight] Really Occur?
-Will I Ever be Fortunate and Blessed in Love?
At this stage I can Understand and Forgive Any who Laugh and find Amusing my 'Ramblings'and Utterances about Coupledom and Love !!!!
As for All this 'Silly Talk' about 'Farewell'?? Well I am Feeling Sad because of a Lot of Unwellcome Events that have Erupted in my Life!! - Experiance Tells me that it Will All Blow Over:'That Life is Often as Changeable as the Weather !!!!
Today I put more Spiritualy Inclined Entries to my profile on this Blog:because in Times of Crisis and Upheavel Spiritual Wisdom Really Prooves It's Worth !!!!
Spirtual Wisdom is Actually Very Pragmatic and Effective !!!!- The Utter Simplicity of the Christian Message:Love! Forgive! Be Non-Judgemental!! Believe and Trust in God !!!! At prescent I am reading two Books that are Spiritual:"How to Know God"[by Deepak Chopra]and "Follow Your Heart"[by Susanna Tamaro]
-I Experiance Faith in God as Liberating and Beneficial !!!!
God is the Ultimate in Love Goodness and Wisdom !!!!
'To Be Honest I Do Not Know when or if I will next get the Oppurtunity to Write Another Blog ?? Certainly I Will Write More Blogs in the Future when[and if?]the oppurtunity is available!-As for Future Podcasts ?[if any?]
I have 100's of Airs and Melodies[of Varying Quality and Developement] to choose from and Yes I would Love to Share them with Other People:-If I Do Any Future Podcasts?-I Will Take my Time[it will be done over months]and I Will Be Aiming for Quality !!!!
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