Category Archives: what I’m up to

Grace and poise

Posted on 16 August 2011 by

This weekend, New Dublin Voices took part in a production of ‘Singin’ In The Rain’ at the National Concert Hall. It was a full week of rehearsals starting with the conductor, John Wilson, putting us through our paces on Monday … Continue reading →

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4 in a Bar

Posted on 18 June 2011 by

I supported the barbershop quartet, 4 in a Bar, at their CD launch at The Workman’s Club on Wednesday. I did my three best Sting covers: ‘Roxanne’, ‘Seven Days’ (with obligatory story…), and ‘Message In A Bottle’. I also did … Continue reading →

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But the serpent said…

Posted on 14 March 2011 by

This is the Old Testament reading for the first Sunday in Lent (Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7), which I read this morning at St Ann’s. It’s the story of the first sin and features the wonderful serpent character, who convinces the woman … Continue reading →

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I *Was* Glad…

Posted on 10 March 2011 by

Today I sang Hubert Parry’s anthem, ‘I Was Glad’, with St Ann’s choir for a service to mark the commencement of the newly-elected Irish parliament (Dáil Éireann). Parry was born in 1848, an explosive year in Europe, not least in … Continue reading →

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Australian folk songs

Posted on 18 January 2011 by

I wanted to learn some Australian folk songs while I was here and found a book in the music library where I was volunteering that seemed just the thing: ‘Folk songs of Australia and the men and women who sang … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Heidi

Posted on 17 January 2011 by

I made this rather silly video to accompany an arrangement of Happy Birthday that I did for our flatmate’s birthday last week. (She collects ducks and that’s her dog, Cooper.)

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U2

Posted on 5 December 2010 by

I tweeted on Friday that I’d be busking a U2 song. The Irish band (THE Irish band?) were in town this week to play dates on their 360° tour at the Etihad stadium. I brushed off ‘Where The Streets Have … Continue reading →

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Deck The Halls

Posted on 1 December 2010 by

I took full advantage of us both being home today (and the fact that it was pouring outside) and asked Jenny to help me record this video. This is perhaps one of the best known carols and one that is … Continue reading →

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Plan to reorganise

Posted on 28 November 2010 by

If I say it here, then maybe I might actually do it! I’m hoping to reorganise the blog a bit. Main things are redoing categories and broadening spectrum a bit. I’ve kept it mainly about music, but I’d like to … Continue reading →

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Has anyone made this yet?

Posted on 5 November 2010 by

I would love someone to make this possible. If you get the idea from me, I’ll be happy with a free copy and one percent of profits I have an iPod touch, so if I want to use the maps … Continue reading →

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