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| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 20-Aug-2008, 06:56 PM |
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I just requested and heard the tune for the first time, gotta say I love it! Definitely picking up their release on QVC Friday.
Can't wait to see em at Green Lane Festival again in 2 weeks!
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Forum: Celtic Radio · Post Preview: #258330 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 18-Apr-2005, 10:31 PM |
Replies: 16
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The Songs that top my whistlin list are
Si beag si mor
The Blackbird
Casadh an tSugain
Uir-Chill a' Chreagain
Pretty much any slow air
As far as ~regular~ songs go
Fiddlers Green - Barleyjuice
Rosin the Bow - Barleyjuice
Paddys Green Shamrock Shores - Paddy Reilly
Fields of Athenry - Paddy Reilly
Too many others by too many artists to really list  |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #114158 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 20-Feb-2005, 01:00 AM |
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I have a thing for the more traditional(and yes sometimes over played/remade) irish tunes, and after hearing their rendition of Rosin The Bow I can honestly say I was hooked on the Barleyjuice. I gotta confess that I am one of the ones that request this song and band so much the request button next to their song names are getting worn out  |
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Forum: Featured Artists · Post Preview: #107601 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 20-Feb-2005, 12:43 AM |
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As simple and probably over-used as my name combinations are they fit me well. I have a penchant for wandering aimlessly whenever such a situation presents itself(not as often as I would like these days). As I always carry one of my tin whistles with me I often end up under a tree, on a beach, or some various other place playing/practicing whatever tunes seem to strike me at the moment.
Though I really have been given many nicknames by many people for many(go figure) reasons, I find this the most appropriate and liked name for myself on any and all celtic/irish/music sites I frequent( does a visit once a month count as frequent now??? ) |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #107600 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 26-Oct-2004, 09:07 PM |
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<img src="http://images.quizilla.com/E/erikman/1075157158_ikmankane2.jpg" border="0" alt="(Kane)"><br>Oh my god.. you're... KANE!!
Ruthless, bloodthirsty, crazy, powerful. Some or<br>all of these may describe you. You don't take<br>no for an answer, and you have a clear sense of<br>what's right and wrong, even if other people<br>may think it's a little skewed. You're<br>strong-willed, and ready to defend your<br>position to the death.
You might not take criticism well, and you don't<br>like being the butt of the joke, even if you<br>know they're just kidding. You also dislike it<br>when other people make expectations of you.<br>You're not here to do what everyone else wants,<br>you're here to live life as you see fit.
You hate your brother.
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #90773 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 26-Oct-2004, 03:31 AM |
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There is supposedly more to the curse. Babe Ruth, after finding out he was being traded to NY, got so angry he supposedly told the Bo Sox they would never win another world series.(He also threw a piano or some sort into one of the lakes in boston to solidify the curse he put on them. This came up last year when the boston franchise sent divers into these lakes trying to find the piano and bring it up to "life the curse") |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #90557 |
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| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 20-Oct-2004, 10:08 PM |
Replies: 16
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If you want to snack then buy a lot of celery. Celery is basically a non food, as in it has nothing in it bad or good, hehe. Celery is basically water so you can eat all if it you want morning , noon, or night and have no ill effect on your diet, Just make sure you resist the urge to dip it into peanut butter or some such tempting bad food  |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #89899 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 20-Oct-2004, 08:28 PM |
Replies: 65
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I got a little 180lb Rotweiler named Brutus, an evil calico cat named..Calie..and Parrot that calls itself Don Juan(Please, don't ask  ) |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #89875 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 20-Oct-2004, 05:05 PM |
Replies: 9
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[5 ThInGs YoU ArE DoInG RiGhT NoW.]
Listening to CR
Reading Email
Surfing the net
Checking chiffandfipple and CR forums
Responding to this really lonq questionaire
[5 ThInGs YoU AtE/DrAnK In ThE LaSt 24 HoUrS.]
Tullamore Dew
Guinness
Water/Whey shake
Fish oil
Chicken
[5 ThInGs YoU DiD So FaR ToDaY.]
Went to the gym
Went running
Did the work/job thing
Practiced a new song on my tin whistle
This
[5 ThInGs YoU CaN HeAr RiGhT NoW.]
Celtic Radio
My dogs barking
cars passing outside
AIM pm beeping at me
celtic radio again
[5 ThOuGhTs In YoUr HeAd.]
I hope the Red Sox win tonight
Wonder when my new whistle will get here
Did I take my vitamins earlier or not?(yea I am forgetful :/)
What to do tonight
To be or not to be?
[5 FaMoUs PeOple YoU'd DroP FoR.]
Andrea Corr
Kate Beckinsale(Underworld)
Any redhead(not my weakness, I swear!)
[5 ThInGs YoU MiSs.]
My 3 friends and brother firefighters lost on 9/11
[5 ThInGs YoU LoVe.]
Family
Firefighting
Music(Celtic #1 but other as well)
Surfing
Stuff?
LAST TIME/THING YOU...
[Cried.]
End of Ladder 49
[Bought.]
Sindt High D tin whistle(well ordered one, same difference eh?)
[Sang.]
Sgt Mackenzie by Clann an Drumma
[Eaten.]
whey shake
[Been Kissed.]
last weekend
[Felt Stupid.]
Everyday
[Wanted To Tell Someone You Loved Them, But Didn't.]
long time
[Met Someone New.]
Everyday
[Talk To An Ex.]
none of them
[Missed An Ex.]
none of these either
[Talked To Someone You Have A Crush On.]
none lately
[Hugged someone.]
last weekend
CURRENT...
[Best Girl Friends.]
Ashley, Kim
[Best Guy friend.]
Matt/Sean/Mike
[Boyfriend/Girlfriend.]
none applicable
[What Type Of Automobile Do You Wish You Drove?]
Dodge RAM SRt Quad cab
[Would You Rather Be With Friends Or On A Date?
why not both?
[Where Is The Best Hangout?]
Celtic cottage
[Do you have a job?]
Restaurant manager
[Do You Attend Church?]
Not usually
[Do you like being around people?]
depends on the people
[What are some of your pet peeves?
ignorant people
have you ever cried over the opposite sex?]
nope
[Do you have a "type" of person you always go after?]
*coughredheadscough*
HAVE/WOULD YOU EVER...
[Would you rather be dumper or dumped?]
dumperer
[Rather have a relationship or hookup?]
relationship, though depends on person and situation
[Want someone you don't have right now?]
none that I can think of
[Ever liked your best guy/girl friend?]
unfortunately
[Do you want to get married]
sometime, someplace
[Do you want kids?]
can't we get a dog?
[Do you believe you know the person whom you will marry at this point in time?]
magic 8 ball says no
[What is your favorite part of your physical appearance?]
the lack of mirrors in my home
[What is your favorite part of your emotional being?]
lack of anger management
[Are you happy with you?]
of course
[Are you happy with your life?]
sure
[If you could change something in your life right now, what would it be?]
my job
[Current Mood]
Sober
[Current Music.]
The Ferryman, jennifer licko
[Current Taste.]
red bull
[Current Smell.]
soap i used on my whistle
[Current Thing I Ought To Be Doing.]
practicing
[Current Desktop Picture.]
Black screen with white celtic cross and the prayer from Boondock Saints on it
[Current Book You're Reading.]
Veil of a Thousand Tears
Current CD(s) In CD Player.]
Bill Ochs tin whistle instuction CD
[Current DVD in player.]
Boondock Saints |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #89835 |
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| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 20-Oct-2004, 04:25 PM |
Replies: 16
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Urian has it right on this one.
In highschool I played 3 sports, football in the fall, wrestling in the winter, baseball in the spring, and weighed in at around 190-210(am 6'1 my freshman year and around 230 by my senior year). When I went to college and stopped the sports I gained weight, a lot of it. Last May, 6 years after leaving highschool I weighed in at close to 300 and tried every fad diet under the sun to lose the weight with nothing working.
In the end I had to change the way I lived my life. I chose to stay away from all greasy foods, candies, sugars, etc opting to eat more chicken, fish, turkey, etc and a lot of greens. With a daily dose of arobics(at least 45min-1hour) and a weight training regiment I'm down around 50 lbs in a few months. The key is not trying to lose 50 lbs in a month, cause you will gain it all back with interest as well as lose muscle mass in the process.
Also look into things as simple as vitamins. I went to my local Vitamin Shoppe and got a good daily vitamin as well as Borage Oil and Omega-3 capsules. Fish oil is great for the body(but tastes.....less then appealing so I would reccomend the capsule form) |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #89831 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 19-Oct-2004, 03:58 PM |
Replies: 21
Views: 777
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To describe what Celtic music is would probably take quite a while, so luckily I found a website that might be able to help you out a bit.
Click me!
As for my own opinions, besides my love of Irish and Scottish Airs and laments I tend to listen to another genre that in my opnion falls within the bounds of celtic music, Irish Rebel and drinking songs. Irish rebel songs strike a chord within me due to their nature of keeping alive the struggles and hardships of my family, ancestors, and an entire race of people. The Irish have never tried to forget what has been done/happened to them as a whole, instead they have, through songs and stories, brought it to the forefront of their being as a way to inspire hope and celebrate the irish spirit. I believe this is one of the core aspects of traditional celtic music, to chronicle the spirit and existance of the past.
Some bands you might look into:
The Clancy Brothers
Thommy Maken
Paddy Reilly
WolfeTones
Chieftans
Pogues
Shaun Davey
Liam O'Flynn
there are too many artists to list, but a little searching wil bring you many more talented celtic musicians |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #89629 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 12-Oct-2004, 11:27 PM |
Replies: 11
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I find i cannot sleep without music playing at night, it is relaxing after stressful days. I used to set my media player on an infinite loop of my playlist, now I just tune into HR and all is well. |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #88527 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 30-Sep-2004, 10:20 PM |
Replies: 35
Views: 1,198
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A couple of songs by her have that effect, a very talented musician to say the least. |
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Forum: Celtic Music · Post Preview: #86541 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 29-Sep-2004, 03:57 PM |
Replies: 35
Views: 1,198
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I recently aquired a CD by Loreena McKennitt which contained the song All Souls Night due to hearing it played on HR. Every once in a while I will hear a song that I am totally drawn too for some reason I have yet been unable to figure out, and this one definitely falls into that catagory. |
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Forum: Celtic Music · Post Preview: #86256 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 29-Sep-2004, 03:48 PM |
Replies: 124
Views: 3,666
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I hail from New Jersey about a 5 minute drive from the central Jersey Shore. |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #86252 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 28-Sep-2004, 08:53 PM |
Replies: 43
Views: 1,705
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Aye I do use soulseek, my name is RovingWhistler.
My Clarke Sweetone plays the second octave quite well though my Clarke original always seems to have too much of a breathy sound to it. I have a few whistling tutor books as well as some song books that I use to pick/learn songs, though I find myself spending hours searching for sheeet music to a song I heard and happen to love. |
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Forum: Celtic Music · Post Preview: #86105 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 26-Sep-2004, 12:33 AM |
Replies: 7
Views: 261
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Tis definitely Christmas time...at lest for Tin Whistlers like myelf who take forever to learn/play a song to semi decent standards. Break out those fake books and start whistlin! |
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Forum: Celtic Music · Post Preview: #85733 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 26-Sep-2004, 12:29 AM |
Replies: 43
Views: 1,705
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I am a Tin Whistle player myself. I've only been playing a few months but am hopelesly addicted to it. Coming from no musical background my Uncle did send me a whistle he made himself a few years back while living just outside Killarney. The whistle did not play quite right but was enough to prod me to get the resources and whistles that I needed to learn.
I have to say that D whistles are my favorite as they allow you to play along with most any other instrument with little to no adjustments needed on the part of the other players. my playtime is split between my tweaked Generation D and Clarke original whistles while I wait for the day I finally can pick up a Sindt D whistle.
As for what I play, that would be mainly lamants and slow airs. For some reason these tunes seem to stir my soul more then the jigs and reels(though they are a must for any good party). I also have a tendency to turn non airs into airs to suit my tastes better(afterall, irish traditional music is not about conformity, but whatever moves one the most right?) |
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Forum: Celtic Music · Post Preview: #85732 |
| RovingWhistler |
Posted on: 25-Sep-2004, 12:00 AM |
Replies: 2,123
Views: 64,389
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Greetings all. I happened upon celtic radio a few weeks back and to be honest, nothing else has played on my computer since then. With my family being an Irish one, though I was not born there, traditional irish/celtic music runs through my blood(so you can imagine I am sure my reaction to finding this site and radio station- If only I could play it in my car all would be well  ).
As my username suggests I am a huge Tin Whistle enthusiast, as my collection of Whistles can attest to (Ok so I suffer from WhOA, but what whistle player doesn't) and enjoy nothing more then finding a quiet beach or hill and spending hours playing the whistle. I also lurk the chiffandfipple website and forums as well.
Well no more rambling for me. Tis good to meet you all and I'm sure I will be posting more long winded rambles in the time to come (blame the long windedness on the whistles, tis their fault i swear). |
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