Bardcore or Tavernwave. Of course somebody has come up with names for it. For me it was just a fun and creative take on familiar music. Álvaro Galán aka Algal the Bard has done some wonderful cover versions of rock classics. He's just given them a medieval flavour. This time round it's the turn of Metallica's One. And what a great backdrop! What do you think? Love … [Read more...] about Metallica’s One Medieval Style
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Clannad In a Lifetime With Denise Chaila
Clannad's "In a Lifetime" was first released back in 1985. I was 12 years old! Fast forward a few years ... well quite a few years .. and for St Patrick's Day 2021 the group released a revamped version featuring Denis Chaila stepping in for Bono. It's a great version: Clannad are currently doing their farewell tour. … [Read more...] about Clannad In a Lifetime With Denise Chaila
More Concert Tickets Acquired!
I wasn't actively planning for more concerts to attend, but I just came across a couple that I simply could not pass up. First up is Massive Attack who will be playing the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in late August. I've never been to a concert there, but I can't imagine it's a particularly large venue, though I could be completely wrong. The other one I picked up should … [Read more...] about More Concert Tickets Acquired!
Why I’m Buying CDs Again
I've always had a rather complicated relationship with music in this increasingly digital world. I like music. I have a rather broad taste palette, though I tend to listen to a lot of soundtracks. This is partially because a lot of them are instrumental, so they're less likely to distract me while I'm trying to work on a document. Years ago when the music streaming … [Read more...] about Why I’m Buying CDs Again
Acoustic Version of Sunday Bloody Sunday
U2's Bono and The Edge have released a very powerful reworking of Sunday Bloody Sunday on their Instagram. It's acoustic and shot in black and white. View this post on Instagram A post shared by U2 (@u2) The video features clips of coverage of Bloody Sunday in Derry in 1972. They've also reworked the lyrics of the final verse a little. The song … [Read more...] about Acoustic Version of Sunday Bloody Sunday