Friday, December 15, 2017

Gothic Spirits - Black Christmas

Gothic Spirits - Black Christmas
Gothic / Symphonic Metal / Modern Classical
MP3
320 kbps
01:09:38

01. Angelzoom - Christmas Dreams
02. Zeraphine - New Year's Day
03. Xandria - Winterhearted
04. Schandmaul - Zauber Der Nacht
05. Leaves' Eyes - Legend Land
06. Eisbrecher - Die Engel
07. Indica - Children Of Frost
08. Tristania - Deadlocked
09. In Strict Confidence - Forever And More
10. Letzte Instanz - Winter
11. Megaherz - Abendstern
12. Subway To Sally - Schneekoenigin
13. Schoengeist - Nie Mehr Allein
14. Qntal - Winter
15. The Beauty Of Gemina - Voices Of Winter
16. Leaether Strip - It Happened On Christmas Day 





Artist : Tarja

Album : From Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a Dark Christmas)

Genre : Symphonic Metal, Symphonic Rock

Release : 2017

Tracks : 12

Quality: Mp3

Total Time: 00:49:32

 
01. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

02. Together (Brand New Song)

03. We Three Kings

04. Deck the Halls

05. Pie Jesu

06. Amazing Grace

07. O Tannenbaum

08. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

09. God Rest Ye

10. Feliz Navidad

11. What Child Is This

12. We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Monday, July 31, 2017

Traffic-John Barleycorn ......Must Die



Traffic Lyrics

"John Barleycorn"

There were three men came out of the West,
Their fortunes for to try,
And these three men made a solemn vow:
John Barleycorn must die.

They've ploughed, they've sown, they've harrowed him in,
Threw clods upon his head,
And these three men made a solemn vow:
John Barleycorn was dead.

They've let him lie for a very long time,
Till the rains from heaven did fall,
And little Sir John sprung up his head,
And so amazed them all.

They've let him stand till midsummer's day,
Till he looked both pale and wan,
And little Sir John's grown a long, long beard,
And so become a man.

They've hired men with the scythes so sharp,
To cut him off at the knee,
They've rolled him and tied him by the way,
Serving him most barbarously.

They've hired men with the sharp pitchforks,
Who pricked him to the heart,
And the loader he has served him worse than that,
For he's bound him to the cart

They've wheeled him around and around the field,
Till they came unto a barn,
And there they made a solemn oath,
On poor John Barleycorn.

They've hired men with the crab-tree sticks,
To cut him skin from bone,
And the miller he has served him worse than that,
For he's ground him between two stones.

And little Sir John and the nut-brown bowl,
And he's brandy in the glass;
And little Sir John and the nut-brown bowl,
Proved the strongest man at last.

The huntsman, he can't hunt the fox,
Nor so loudly to blow his horn,
And the tinker he can't mend kettle nor pot,
Without a little Barleycorn

Sunday, July 16, 2017

Thistle Playlists

July 06, 2017
Program 1780:  Made in America (July 06, 2017)  Week 27
Travel from the 1920s with legendary fiddlers Michael Coleman and James Morrison, to the thriving 1970s session scene and hear the evolving sound of Irish traditional music in the United States.
Paddy Fay’s / Tatter Jack Walsh/Hole In the Boat…by Laurence Nugent from The Windy Gap  (Shanachie
Lord MacDonald/Ballinasloe Fair…by Michael Coleman from The Wheels of the World, Vol. 1 (Shanachie
The Night Pat Murphy Died…by The Flanagan Brothers from The Wheels of the World, Vol. 2 (Shanachie
The Tractor Driver/ A Tune For the Girls…by Liz Carroll from Lake Effect (Green Linnet)
Barrel Rafferty’s Reel…by Mike Raggerty & Mick Moloney from Traditional Irish Music in America- The East Coast  (Rounder)
I’m Leaving Tipperary…by Pate White from The Wheels of the World, Vol. 1 (Shanachie
Sailing Home…by Frank Quinn & Joe Maguire from The Wheels of the World, Vol.1 (Shanachie
My Irish Molly-o…by DeDanann from The Star Spangled Molly (Shanachie)  
ID Excerpt: The Piper’s Despair/Julia Delaney’s…by Eileen Ivers from Dear Old Erin’s Isle (Nimbus)
Rakish Paddy/The Wheels of the Worlds…by James Morrison from The Wheels of the World, Vol.1 (Shanachie)
Killarney…by Deirdre Connolly from A Song in Turn (Glentrague Records)
Drowsy Maggie/Scotch Mary/Flogging Reel…by Patrick J. Touhey from The Wheels of the World, Vol. 2 (Shanachie)
A Tribute to Ed Reavy…by The Green Fields of America from  Live in Concert (Green Linnet)
The Conspiracy/Nuala’s Bonnet/The Croton Dam/The Invasion…by Jerry O’Sullivan from The Invasion (Green Linnet)
 
June 29, 2017
Program 1779: Summer Sounds (June 29, 2017) Week 26

Breeze into the heart of summer with music from Eddi Reader, William Jackson, Nightnoise and more.
A United Earth I…by Alan Stivell with Youssou N’Dour from Dublin to Dakar (Putumayo)
The Shores of Loch Ghamhna/Aolbhneas Ellis Ui Cheallaigh…by Deiseal from The Long Long Note (Starc)
Swimming Song…by Maddy Prior from Year (Park Records
Water Music…by Pierre Bensusan from Musiques (Windham Hill)
Daire’s Dream…by Davy Spillane from Atlantic Bridge (Tara
California….by Eddi Reader from Angels & Electricity (Warner Music
At The Races…by Nightnoise from The White Horse Sessions (Windham Hill)
ID Excerpt: Baka…by Outback from Baka (Hannibal Records)
The Pearl Wedding Reel/Country Girl & the Hungarian Fiddler…by Old Blind Dogs from Fit? (Green Linnet
Land of Light…by William Jackson from Land of Light (Mill Records
Moondance…by Nightnoise from The White Horse Sessions (Windham Hill)
A Costa de Galicia…by Sharon Shannon & Friends from The Diamond Mountain Sessions (Grapevine)
Marabilla…by Skyedance from Live in Spain (Culburnie)   
Two Fifty to Vigo…by Shooglenifty from Venus in Tweed (Greentrax)
June 22, 2017
Program 1778: Dream Time (June 22, 2017) Week 25

Kick back with some soothing voices and free spirited instrumentals, featuring Dougie MacLean, Maire Brenan, Karen Matheson and Davy Spillane.
Ca Dé Sin Do’n Té Sin…by Clannad from Banba (RCA)  
Bonnie Jean…by Karen Matheson from Time to Fall (Vertical)   
Pamela Rose Grant/The Ewie Wi’ the Crooked Horn/The Scolding Wives of Abertarff…by Tony McManus/Alan Genty from Singing Sands (Greentrax)    
‘S fhada leam an Oidche Ghemhradih…by Dougie MacLean from Riof (Dunkeld
Teehan’s…by Michael McGoldrick from Fused (Compass)   
The Lowlands of Holland…by Donal Lunny from Coolfin (Blue Note)
ID Excerpt: Midnight Walker…by Davy Spillane from Pipedreams (Tara Music)  
Little Sadie …by John Doyle from Wayward Son (Compass)  
An Honourable Peace/The Drip…by William Jackson from Duan Albanach (Mill)  
Bí Liom…by Moya Brennan from Two Horizons (Decca)  
What Makes You Dream…by Bohinta from Belladonna (Celtic Collections)
Swedish…by Karen Tweed & Timo Alakotila from May Monday (Northside)    
Ubi Caritas…by Connie Dover from The Wishing Well (Taylor Park
Darklight…by Davy Spillane from A Place Among the Stones (Columbia)

June 15, 2017
Program 1777: Archie Fisher (June 15, 2017) Week 24

We re-visit our rendezvous with the legendary Scottish singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and broadcaster, hearing music from across the decades of his remarkable career.

The Broom of the Cowdenknowes...by The Black Family from The Black Family (Dara)
The Shipyard Apprentice...by Battlefield Band from Battlefield Band (Temple)
King Orfeo...by Barbara Dickson from Words Unspoken (Greentrax)
Will Ye Gang, Love...by Archie Fisher from Will Ye Gang, Love (Green Linnet)
River And The Road...by Archie Fisher from Windward Away (Red House
[ID excerpt] Lindsay...by Archie Fisher from Will Ye Gang, Love (Green Linnet)
Bonnie Border Lass (guitar intro)...by Archie Fisher from Windward Away (Red House)
Silver Coin...by Archie Fisher from Sunsets I've Galloped Into... (Greentrax)
Adam Cameron...by Archie Fisher from Will Ye Gang, Love (Green Linnet)
Cuillins of Home...by Archie Fisher from Windward Away (Red House)
Borderlands...by Archie Fisher from Windward Away (Red House)

June 08, 2017
Program 1776: New for Summer (June 08, 2017)  Week 23

Tune into the great new sounds, from both sides of the Atlantic, that artists and their record labels are launching for this year’s music festival season.
Hicazkar...by Bellvue Rendezvous from While Rome Burns (Bellvue Rendezvous)
The Crow's Nest...by Galen Fraser from Mischief Managed (Culburnie)
Cold Run...by Galen Fraser from from Mischief Managed (Culburnie)
Derrière Les Carreaux...by Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas from Ports of Call (Culburnie)
Like a Dime...by Beoga from Before We Change Our Mind (Beoga)
The Convict...by Beoga from Before We Change Our Mind (Beoga)
[ID excerpt] The Boys of Wexford...by Frances Cunningham from Alcinoe (Tidy Cottage)
Katy Cruel...Dean Owens and Amy Geddes from Redwood Mountain (Dean Owens)
Door County #2/Davy Davy...by Frances Cunningham from Alcinoe (Tidy Cottage)
Wave the Ocean/Red Prairie Dawn...by Frances Cunningham from Alcinoe (Tidy Cottage)
Nuair a Bhí Óg...by Moya Brennan from Canvas (BEO Records)
Banríon...by Moya Brennan from Canvas (BEO Records)
Where You Belong...by Moya Brennan from Canvas (BEO Records)

June 01, 2017
Program 1775: The Songs of Robert Tannahill (June 01, 2017) Week 22

Explore songs of the 17th century “weaver poet” who wrote verses in the style of Burns. His work is still widely sung and has been immortalized internationally in folk songs he influenced, including “Wild Mountain Thyme” and “Waltzing Matilda”.
Are Ye Sleepin' Maggie?...by Dougie MacLean from Tribute (Dunkeld)
The Braes o' Balquidder...by The Tannahill Weavers from Capernaum (Green Linnet)
Farewell to Whisky...by Dougie MacLean from Tribute (Dunkeld)
Thou Bonnie Wood o' Craiglea...by Claire Hastings from The Complete Songs of Robert Tannahill, Vol IV (Brechin All Records)
Gloomy Winter's Noo Awa...by Sedrenn from Sedrenn (Keltia Musique)
Prince Charlie's March/Joy Gae Wi' My Love/Ho Mo Chaileagan ...by Jock Tamson's Bairns from May You Never Lack a Scone (Greentrax)
Braes o' Gleniffer...by Jock Tamson's Bairns from May You Never Lack a Scone (Greentrax
[ID excerpt] Mazurka Polonaise...by Sedrenn from Sedrenn (Keltia Musique)
Och Hey! Johnnie Lad...by Emily Smith from The Complete Songs of Robert Tannahill, Vol I (Brechin All Records)
Adieu! Ye Cheerful Native Plains...by Brian Ó hEadhra from The Complete Songs of Robert Tannahill, Vol III (Brechin All Records)
Thou Cauld Gloomy Feberwar...by Fiona Hunter from The Complete Songs of Robert Tannahill, Vol III (Brechin All Records)
Fly We To Some Desert Isle...by Emily Smith The Complete Songs of Robert Tannahill, Vol I (Brechin All Records)
Loudon's Bonnie Woods and Braes...by Rod Paterson The Complete Songs of Robert Tannahill, Vol IV (Brechin All Records)
Killoch Burn & Ye Dear Romantic Shades...by Wendy Weatherby from The Complete Songs of Robert Tannahill, Vol IV (Brechin All Records)
O Laddie, Can Ye Lea Me & How Can Ye Gang Laddie?...by Fiona Hunter from The Complete Songs of Robert Tannahill, Vol IV (Brechin All Records)
Andro...by The Tannahill Weavers from Capernaum (Green Linnet)

May 25, 2017
Program 1774: New Writing (May 25, 2017) Week 21

From festival commissions for traditional instruments to new songs from emerging singer-songwriter talent, we enjoy the wealth of new writing that enriches the acoustic music scene.
Miss Norma McIntosh/Prestonfield Johnny…by Wendy Weatherby from A Breath on the Cold Glass  (Lochshore
Beinn A’Cheathaich...by Maggie MacInnes from A Fàgail Mhiughalaigh (Marram)
Gaol A Chruidh Gràdh A Chruidh An Taigh Ceilidh...by Maggie MacInnes from A Fàgail Mhiughalaigh (Marram
‘N Robh Thu ‘Sa Bheinn…by Maggie MacInnes from A Fàgail Mhiughalaigh (Marram)
Carna: Macdara’s, An Chistin…by Bill Whelan from The Connemara Suite (Compass)
[ID excerpt] Appomattox…by Gràinne Hambly & William Jackson from Music from Ireland & Scotland (Northside)  
1st Movement: Baby Broon, Space to Breathe, Slowing Down, Vanessa Edward’s Enviable Rhythm…by Patsy Reid from Bridging the Gap (Vertical
Full Moon Down Under Set…by 4/16 from  A Celebration of the Music of Gordon Duncan - Live concert 2007 (Greentrax)  

May 18, 2017
Program 1773: Season of Light (May 18, 2017) Week 20

Marked in early May, Beltane is one of four quarter-day festivals in the old year. Join our celebration of the natural elements –Air, Earth, Water and Fire – in a Beltane-themed hour of music.

Fire Dance...by Richard Wood from Fire Dance (Iona)
Roly Gentle/Hot Rivets/Tartar Frigate/Closed Face Reel...by Kathryn Tickell from The Very Best of Kathryn Tickell (Park)
Huron 'Beltane' Fire Dance...by Loreena McKennitt from Parallel Dreams (Quinlan Road)
Tine Gheal/Bright Fire...by Anam from Tine Gheal/Bright Fire (Linn
An Hour in the Gloaming...by Jim Malcolm from The First Cold Day (Beltane)
Blackberry Festival Footrace/For Reals...by Hanneke Cassel from For Reasons Unseen (Cassel Records
[ID Excerpt] Firedance/Andalucia...by Brendan Power from Brendon Power Plays the Music from Riverdance (Greentrax)
Beltaine...by Lúnasa from Lúnasa (Compass)   
We Build Fires...by The Poozies from Raise Your Head (A Retrospective) (Compass)   
The Fire of the Spirit...by Richard Souther from Illumination. Hildegard von Bingen: the Fire of the Spirit (Sony
Flowers of Spring/The Wily Old Man...by John Carty from Yeh, That's All It Is (Shanachie)   
Snowdrops/Birth...by Maddy Prior from Year (Park)  
A Rosebud By My Early Walk...by The Birnam Quartet from The Music of Burns (Shoogle
Firedance...by Bill Whelan from Riverdance (Celtic Heartbeat)

May 11, 2017
Program 1772: Celtic Piano (May 11, 2017) Week 19
In the right hands, the driving rhythms of fiddle music and the ornamentations of Celtic pipes and harp will all dance freely on piano keys. Join us for a trip to the heart of the Celtic piano music.
Jig in the Castle...by Antoni O’Breskey from The Colours of Music (O’Music
Crest of the Wave: Barr nan Tonn/ The Little Cascade...by Tracey Dares and Paul MacNeill from Castlebaymusic.com (Castlebay Music)
What Am I Bid…by Bill Jones from Bits & Pieces (Compass
The Lowlands of Holland...by Antoni O’Breskey from Irish Airs (Forest Hill Records
Liza’s Dream/The Westside Highway...by Cherish the Ladies from Threads of Time (RCA
Brian Boru...by Micheal O’Suilleabhain from Between Worlds (Virgin)
A Day Without Rain...by Enya from A Day Without Rain (Warner) 
ID Excerpt: Masons Apron/My Love Is In America...by Seamus Egan from When Juniper Sleeps (Shanachie)
At the Races...by Nightnoise from The White Horse Sessions (Windham Hill)
The Banks of Claudy...by Maighread & Triona Ni Dhomhnaill from Idir an Da Sholas: Between theTwo Lights (Green Linnet)  
Cuillin Hills...by Nightnoise from At the End of the Evening (Windham Hill)
Reel: Graf Spee...by Dennis Botzer from The House (Sodaspeak)  
The Birken Tree ...by Bachue from A Certain Smile (Culburnie)  
Turas Go Tir Na nOg :Journey to the Land of Youth...by Micheal O’Suilleahain from Templum (Virgin)
The Tipsy Sailor/The Future is Bright...by Simon Thoumire & David Milligan from The Big Day In (Foot Stompin)

May 04, 2017
Program 1771: Bridges (May 04, 2017) Week 18
Music marks the landmarks that span our landscapes and is its own bridge across time and place. Cross all forms of bridges this week.
Crossing the Bridge…by Kim Robertson from Wood, Fire & Gold (Dargason)
Gweebarra Bridge…by Altan from The Blue Idol (Narada
Bridges…by Katie Doherty from Bridges (Katie Doherty)
Dunkeld Bridge…by The Whistlebinkies from A Wanton Fling (Greentrax)
The South Bridge of Edinburgh/The Bridge of Perth/The New Bridge of Ballater/The New Bridge of Rutherglen…by The Musicians of Edinburgh (David Johnson, Artistic Director) from The Art of Robert Burns (Scotstown Music)
The Nodding Song (Gude’en Tae Ye Kimmer)/The Skye Bridge Dance…by Ceolbeg from 5 (Greentrax
Bellman’s Polska…by Christy O’Leary from The Northern Bridge (Old Bridge)
[ID excerpt] Dunkeld Bridge…by Pete Clark from Even Now (Smiddymade)
Bridge Attack…by Bill Whelan from Some Mother’s Son (Celtic Heartbeat)
The Cure at Troy…by Liam Neeson from Across the Bridge of Hope (White Records)
The Busker on the Bridge… by Nightnoise from A Different Shore (Windham Hill)
Calum Beag O Thìr a’Mhurain/The Twisted Bridge…by Maggie MacInnes from Spiorad Beatha (Marram)
Atlantic Bridge…by Davy Spillane from Atlantic Bridge (Tara)
Crossing the Bridge…by Eileen Ivers from Crossing the Bridge (Sony)
Trip to Skye/Logie Bridge…by Jock Tamson’s Bairns from Rare (Greentrax)

April 27, 2017
Program 1770: Singer Songwriters (April 27, 2017) Week 17
An abundance of songwriting talent on this week’s show takes us on a tour around the landscapes that inspire their music.
Vanity's Child...by Aine Furey from Celtic Woman 2 (Celtic Woman Records)
The Mermaid of Galloway...by Emily Smith from Too Long Away (Shoeshine Records)
Glint of Silver...by Eddie and Luc from Tirade (EdLucCD)
Nottamun...by Bert Jansch from Jack Orion (Transatlantic Records)
As the Day Grows Longer Now...by Bert Jansch from Sketches (Temple)
The Fairy Queen...by Ailie Robertson from Little Lights (Lorimer Records)
[ID excerpt] Ellen's Dreams ...by Battlefield Band from Beg & Borrow (Temple)
All the Fun of the Fair...by Eamon Friel from Phone Tapping (Thran Records)
Gnossienne #1...by Tony McManus from Mysterious Boundaries (Greentrax)
King of Birds...by Karine Polwart from Traces (Borealis)
Eternity...by Dougie MacLean from Essential Too (Dunkeld)
The Japanese Hornpipe...by Hanz Araki and Kathryn Claire from The Emigtrant's Song (Celtic Conspiracy)
Both Sides the Tweed...by Dick Gaughan from Favourite Scottish Songs (Greentrax)
Sporan Dhomhnaill/Mist on the Glen/Miss Monaghan...by Battlefield Band from Beg & Borrow (Temple)

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Thistle

A man painted green takes part in a Beltane May Day celebration on May 1, 2013 in Glastonbury, England.
Matt Cardy/Getty Images

http://www.npr.org/2014/05/07/310475715/the-thistle-shamrock-beltane
May 18, 2017
Program 1773: Season of Light (May 18, 2017) Week 20

Marked in early May, Beltane is one of four quarter-day festivals in the old year. Join our celebration of the natural elements –Air, Earth, Water and Fire – in a Beltane-themed hour of music.

Fire Dance...by Richard Wood from Fire Dance (Iona)
Roly Gentle/Hot Rivets/Tartar Frigate/Closed Face Reel...by Kathryn Tickell from The Very Best of Kathryn Tickell (Park)
Huron 'Beltane' Fire Dance...by Loreena McKennitt from Parallel Dreams (Quinlan Road)
Tine Gheal/Bright Fire...by Anam from Tine Gheal/Bright Fire (Linn
An Hour in the Gloaming...by Jim Malcolm from The First Cold Day (Beltane)
Blackberry Festival Footrace/For Reals...by Hanneke Cassel from For Reasons Unseen (Cassel Records
[ID Excerpt] Firedance/Andalucia...by Brendan Power from Brendon Power Plays the Music from Riverdance (Greentrax)
Beltaine...by Lúnasa from Lúnasa (Compass)   
We Build Fires...by The Poozies from Raise Your Head (A Retrospective) (Compass)   
The Fire of the Spirit...by Richard Souther from Illumination. Hildegard von Bingen: the Fire of the Spirit (Sony
Flowers of Spring/The Wily Old Man...by John Carty from Yeh, That's All It Is (Shanachie)   
Snowdrops/Birth...by Maddy Prior from Year (Park)  
A Rosebud By My Early Walk...by The Birnam Quartet from The Music of Burns (Shoogle
Firedance...by Bill Whelan from Riverdance (Celtic Heartbeat)
 
May 11, 2017
Program 1772: Celtic Piano (May 11, 2017) Week 19
In the right hands, the driving rhythms of fiddle music and the ornamentations of Celtic pipes and harp will all dance freely on piano keys. Join us for a trip to the heart of the Celtic piano music.
Jig in the Castle...by Antoni O’Breskey from The Colours of Music (O’Music
Crest of the Wave: Barr nan Tonn/ The Little Cascade...by Tracey Dares and Paul MacNeill from Castlebaymusic.com (Castlebay Music)
What Am I Bid…by Bill Jones from Bits & Pieces (Compass
The Lowlands of Holland...by Antoni O’Breskey from Irish Airs (Forest Hill Records
Liza’s Dream/The Westside Highway...by Cherish the Ladies from Threads of Time (RCA
Brian Boru...by Micheal O’Suilleabhain from Between Worlds (Virgin)
A Day Without Rain...by Enya from A Day Without Rain (Warner) 
ID Excerpt: Masons Apron/My Love Is In America...by Seamus Egan from When Juniper Sleeps (Shanachie)
At the Races...by Nightnoise from The White Horse Sessions (Windham Hill)
The Banks of Claudy...by Maighread & Triona Ni Dhomhnaill from Idir an Da Sholas: Between theTwo Lights (Green Linnet)  
Cuillin Hills...by Nightnoise from At the End of the Evening (Windham Hill)
Reel: Graf Spee...by Dennis Botzer from The House (Sodaspeak)  
The Birken Tree ...by Bachue from A Certain Smile (Culburnie)  
Turas Go Tir Na nOg :Journey to the Land of Youth...by Micheal O’Suilleahain from Templum (Virgin)
The Tipsy Sailor/The Future is Bright...by Simon Thoumire & David Milligan from The Big Day In (Foot Stompin)

Saturday, April 29, 2017

FAUN - Walpurgisnacht (official video)

Thistle


http://www.npr.org/2017/04/26/525787365/the-thistle-shamrock-spring-sounds

April 20, 2017
Program 1769: Spring Sounds (April 20, 2017) Week 16
The new spring shoots of music from Celtic roots are ready for broadcast!
Across...by Eamon Friel from Takeaway (Thran Records)
The Abbey Set...by Lift from Molly's Revenge (Molri)
Aint No Grave...by Runa from Current Affairs (Runa Music)
Innisvaddy...by Len Graham from Collected (storyandsong.com)
En Dro/Carpe Diem/Gavotte...by Daniel Paus from Siren Song (daniellepaus.com)
Las Casas de Madera...by Catherine John from ¡Fandango Bragh! (Catherine John)
[ID excerpt] Cairo Waltz...by Lift from Molly's Revenge (Molri)
Jig of the Blood Moon/Kylebrack Rambler...by The Fretless from Bird's Nest (The Fretless)
Fhir a Bhàta...by Kristine Barrett from Ancestors (kristinebarrett.com)La Galope Tout l'Tour...by La Buche from Musique & Cuisine Québécoise (Disques Boghei)
Galway Shawl/Farewell to Ireland/Lady Birr/O'Donnell's Sligo Maid..by New Road from Stone Walls & Street Lights (newroadmusic.com)
The Hunter Set...by Runa from Current Affairs (Runa Music)

 
April 13, 2017
Program 1768: Common Currency (April 13, 2017) Week 15
Follow the instrumental links and song streams that connect musical traditions across miles and oceans.
Soldiers of Joy…by Joe Craven from Camptown (Blender Logic Arts)
Rain and Snow…by Pauline Scanlon from Hush (Compass)  
Considine’s Grove/Trip to Durrow/Martin Wynne’s/Bere Island…by Madden, Conway, McComiskey & Dolan from Pride of New York (Compass)   
Ireland’s Green Shore …by Tim O’Brien from The Crossing (Alula)     
The Kid on the Mountain…by Tim O’Brien from The Crossing (Alula)     
Gypsy Davy…by Julie Glaub from Blue Waltz (Julee Glaub)
[ID Excerpt] Irish Waltz…by Charlie McCoy from A Celtic Bridge (Vox Terrae
From Clare to Here…by Colcannon from Covering Our Tracks (Greentrax)
The Commonwealth Suite: Aotearoa – Land of the Long White Cloud/Hoea Ra/Dawn of a New Age/Te Rua …by Rua from Homeland: The Rua Collection (Greentrax) 
The Maid Behind (McGlinchey’s) Bar/Frankie Gavin…by Tony McManus from Pourquoi Quebec? (Greentrax)
Red Mary…by The Paul McKenna Band from Between Two Worlds (Greentrax)
Combolé…by Joe Craven from Camptown (Blender Logic Arts)

Saturday, April 15, 2017

Thistle


http://www.npr.org/2015/09/17/441133437/the-thistle-shamrock-the-great-tapestry

April 6, 2017
Program 1767: The Great Tapestry (April 06, 2017) Week 14
Follow the great musical migration from Scotland, through Ulster to Appalachia. Maggie MacInnes, Tim O’Brien, Cara Dillon, Jean Ritchie, Sheila Kay Adams and others share songs that tell the story of a remarkable musical Diaspora.
Benton’s Jig/Benton’s Dream… by Patrick Street from No. 2 Patrick Street (Green Linnet Records)
It Was a’ For Our Rightfu’ King…by Dougie MacLean from Craigie Dhu (Dunkeld Records)
The Crossing…by Tim O’Brien from The Crossing (Alula Records)   
The Rambling Irishman…by  Len Graham & Brian O’hAirt from In Two Minds (www.buamusic.com)
The Winding River Roe …by  Cara Dillon from Sweet Liberty (Rough Trade Records)  
The Earl o’ Cassillis Lady (The Gypsie Laddies)….by Norman Kennedy from Live in Scotland (Living Tradition)
Gypsy Davy…by Julee Glaub from Blue Waltz (Troubadour-ess Music)
Wayfaring Stranger/British Field March…by Timothy Cummings from The Piper in the Holler (Birchen Music
Young Hunting/Elzig’s Farewell….by Sheila Kay Adams from The Other Fine Things (Granny Dell Records
Old George’s Square….by Jean Ritchie from None But One / High Hills and Mountains (Greenhays)
Shady Grove…by Doc Watson & David Holt from Legacy (High Windy Audio)
Rain and Snow…by Pauline Scanlon from Hush (Compass Records)   
A Mountaineer is Always Free…by Pierce Pettis from State of Grace (Compass Records
The Parting Glass…by Al Petteway & Amy White from High in the Blue Ridge (Fairewood Studios)

Saturday, April 8, 2017

Thistle


http://www.npr.org/2017/04/05/522713366/the-thistle-shamrock-the-strange-undoing-of-prudencia-hart

March 30, 2017
Program 1766: The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart (March 30, 2017) Week13
Hear music from the National Theatre of Scotland show that has won acclaim over the past five years, including during its recent run in the U.S.  A non-traditional production playing in bars, pubs and civic spaces, it celebrates Scottish traditional poetry, storytelling and music woven through a supernatural tale.
Doctor Angus (Chloe's Passion/Co a ni Mire ri Màiri?/Tubular Peat)...by Nuala Kennedy from A Wee Selection (Under the Arch)
Stories From the Debatable Lands...by Kathryn Tickell from Debatable Lands (Park)
Selection from the production...by National Theatre of Scotland from The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart (live recording from the show)
The Bonnie Lass of Fyvie/the Silver Spear...by Malinky from Last Leaves (Greentrax)
Killiecrankie...by Jamie McMenemy from Robert Burns The Complete songs, Volume 5 (Linn)
The Twa Corbies...by National Theatre of Scotland from The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart (live recording from the show)
[ID excerpt] The Pipers (The Glasgow Police Pipe Band/Lexie MacAskill)...by Sileas from Beating Harps (Greentrax)
Blooming Heather...by Kate Rusby from Awkward Annie (Pure)
Yellow on the Broom...by Jean Redpath from Summer of My Dreams (Greentrax)
Green Grow the Rashes...by Dougie MacLean from Real Estate (Dunkeld)
Blackwater...by Altan from Blackwater (Virgin)
Bedlam Boys...by National Theatre of Scotland from The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart (live recording from the show)
Father John MacMillan of Barra/The Devil in the Kitchen/Miss Drummond of Perth/Mackinnon's Rant/Traditional Reel/Margaree Reel...by Alasdair Fraser and Jody Stecher from The Driven Bow (Culburnie)
Tunes and Puirt-a-Beul Set...by Julie Fowlis from Live at Perthshire Amber (Machair

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Thistle

http://www.npr.org/2015/08/05/429632799/the-thistle-shamrock-dear-jean

March 23, 2017
Program 1765: Dear Jean (March 23, 2017) Week 12
Artists celebrate Jean Ritchie (1922-2015), singing the songs she taught them and passing along their wisdom.  Much of this week’s music comes from the commemorative CD which includes Robin and Linda Williams, Peggy Seeger, Kathy Mattea, John McCutcheon and many friends of Jean Ritchie.
My Dear Companion…. by Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt from Trio (Warner Bros)
Blue Diamond Mines… by John Doyle from Evening Comes Early (Shanachie
Wintergrace…. by Atwater.Donnelly from When Winter Calls (Rabbit Island Music)
Wondrous Love… by Sarah McQuaid from I Won't Go Home 'Til Morning (sarahmcquaid.com)
Black Waters…. by John McCutcheon, Tim O'Brien, Suzy Boguss, Kathy Mattea, Stuart Duncan and Bryn Davies from Dear Jean ~ Artists Celebrate Jean Ritchie (Compass
Now is the Cool of the Day… by Molly Andrews from Dear Jean (Compass
The L&N Don't Stop Here Anymore …by Robin and Linda Williams with John Jennings from Dear Jean (Compass)
[ID excerpt] Shady Grove… by Sparky and Rhonda Rucker from Dear Jean (Compass
One I Love… by Karan Casey from Songlines (Shanachie)  
Songwriting Process ~ Jean Ritchie interview excerpt from The Thistle & Shamrock®
I Celebrate Life …by Pete Seeger from Dear Jean (Compass)
Young Man Who Wouldn't Raise Corn ….by Peggy Seeger… from Dear Jean (Compass
Jubilee…. by Kathy Mattea and Friends from Dear Jean (Compass)
Let the Sun Shine Down on Me …by Kim and Reggie Harris from Dear Jean (Compass
Advice to Singers ~ Jean Ritchie interview excerpt from The Thistle & Shamrock®
I've Got a Mother… by The Starry Mountain Singers from Dear Jean (Compass)
The Peace Round… by Jean Ritchie and Friends from Dear Jean (Compass)
 
March 16, 2017
Program 1764: Live from Ireland (March 16, 2017) Week 11
Re-live some great sets of Irish music, including years of live performances presented by Fiona with The Chieftains, Cherish the Ladies, and more.
Darlin' Corey...by Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul (live recording - not available ) eileenivers.com
Brian Boru's March/Nine Points of Roguery/The Magpie/Pretty Girls...by The Chieftains from Live from Dublin (RCA Victor)
Mo Níon Ó...by Cathie Ryan (recorded live at the Swannanoa Gathering)  cathieryan.com
The Rambling Irishman...by Len Graham & Brían Ó hAirt from In Two Minds (buamusic)  
The Royal Blackbird...by Cathal McConnell & Len Graham from For the Sake of Old Decency (Sage Arts
An Sagairtin...by Brían ÓhAirt (recorded live at Swannanoa Gathering)   buamusic.com
[ID excerpt] Jig: Greenfields of America...by Brían ÓhAirt and Julee Glaub (recorded live at Swannanoa Gathering) 
Crossing the Bridge...by Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul (live recording - not available)  eileenivers.com
Luna/Reels...by Cherish the Ladies, featuring Donna Long and Liz Knowles (recorded live, NC Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC)  cherishtheladies.com
The Pinery Boy…by Dáithí Sproule (recorded live at Swannanoa Gathering)  daithisproule.com 
The Crow in the Sun…by Dáithí Sproule (recorded live at Swannanoa Gathering)  daithisproule.com
How Can I Keep From Singing?...by Julee Glaub (recorded live at Swannanoa Gathering)  juleeglaub.com 
Banish Misfortune/Morning Dew/Arkansas Traveller/Wild Irishman...by The Chieftains from Live from Dublin  (RCA Victor)

Saturday, March 25, 2017

Thistle


http://www.npr.org/2015/03/18/393783651/the-thistle-shamrock-live-from-ireland

March 16, 2017
Program 1764: Live from Ireland (March 16, 2017) Week 11
Re-live some great sets of Irish music, including years of live performances presented by Fiona with The Chieftains, Cherish the Ladies, and more.
Darlin' Corey...by Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul (live recording - not available ) eileenivers.com
Brian Boru's March/Nine Points of Roguery/The Magpie/Pretty Girls...by The Chieftains from Live from Dublin (RCA Victor)
Mo Níon Ó...by Cathie Ryan (recorded live at the Swannanoa Gathering)  cathieryan.com
The Rambling Irishman...by Len Graham & Brían Ó hAirt from In Two Minds (buamusic)  
The Royal Blackbird...by Cathal McConnell & Len Graham from For the Sake of Old Decency (Sage Arts
An Sagairtin...by Brían ÓhAirt (recorded live at Swannanoa Gathering)   buamusic.com
[ID excerpt] Jig: Greenfields of America...by Brían ÓhAirt and Julee Glaub (recorded live at Swannanoa Gathering) 
Crossing the Bridge...by Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul (live recording - not available)  eileenivers.com
Luna/Reels...by Cherish the Ladies, featuring Donna Long and Liz Knowles (recorded live, NC Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC)  cherishtheladies.com
The Pinery Boy…by Dáithí Sproule (recorded live at Swannanoa Gathering)  daithisproule.com 
The Crow in the Sun…by Dáithí Sproule (recorded live at Swannanoa Gathering)  daithisproule.com
How Can I Keep From Singing?...by Julee Glaub (recorded live at Swannanoa Gathering)  juleeglaub.com 
Banish Misfortune/Morning Dew/Arkansas Traveller/Wild Irishman...by The Chieftains from Live from Dublin  (RCA Victor)
 
March 09, 2017
Program 1763: ThistleRadio New (March 09, 2017) Week 10

Hear some of the recently added tracks that have grown our playlist to more than 1,000 tracks on ThistleRadio, our popular round-the-clock music channel.
The Lochmaben Harper...by Emily Smith from A Different Life (White Fall)
Braes of Lochiel/La Guabina...by Sharlene Wallace and Kim Robertson from Q&A (Wallace/Robertson)
Fainne Gael an Lae...by Iarla Ó Lionáird from Foxlight (Real World)
Changing Lanes...by Goitse from Tall Tales and Misadventures (goitsemusic)
Ta Se 'na La...by Goitse from Tall Tales and Misadventures (goitsemusic)
All the Prayer...by Gerda Stevenson from Night Touches Day (Gean Records)
[ID excerpt] Wayfaring Stranger...by Al Petteway from It's Only the Blues (Fairewood)
The Banks of Inverness/The Oriental Polka/The Tolka...by Hanz Araki from Foreign Shore (Little Sea)
All the Way Home...by Cathy Jordan from All The Way Home (Blix Street Records)
Waterbound...by Lilt from Little Falls (Lockhouse Records)
Latina...by Chris Stout from Live in Concert (Chris Stout Music)
Lums o' Lund...by Catriona McKay from Starfish (Glimster Records)

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Thistle - Welsh


http://www.npr.org/2015/03/04/390684742/the-thistle-shamrock-welsh-roots

March 02, 1017
Program 1762: Welsh Roots (March 02, 2017) Week 9

Explore some well-loved and emerging roots music from Wales.
Swansea Barracks…by Rag Foundation from Minka (Fflach)
Tros yr Aber – Over the Estuary…by Crasdant from Dwndwr – The Great Noise (Sain)
Elen a’r Eos…by Ffynnon from Adar Gwylltion (Taith
En filant ma Quenouille…by Ffynnon from Adar Gwylltion (Taith)
Malldraeth…by LIio Rhydderch & Elin Wyn Jones from Enlli (Fflach
A Ei Di’r ‘Deryn…by Ember from Open all the Doors (Salt & Slate Records)
Moelyci…by Steve Eaves from Moelyci (Sain)   
ID excerpt: Tra Bo Dau...by Cerys Matthews (with Gwenan Gibbard) from Hullabaloo (Rainbow)
Bwthyn…by Toreth from Toreth (Fflach)
Can y Fari…by Julie Murphy & Dyland Fowler from Ffawd (Fflach)
Alabaina Wood…by Robin Huw Bowen from Y Fford I Aberystwyth – The Road to Aberystwyth (Sain
Four Loom Weaver…by Rag Foundation from Minka (Fflach
Storm…by Ember from Open All the Doors (Salt & Slate Records
Ty Bach Twt...by Cerys Matthews (with Gwenan Gibbard) from Hullabaloo (Rainbow)
Dadl Dau...by Cerys Matthews (with Gwenan Gibbard) from Hullabaloo (Rainbow


Saturday, March 4, 2017

Thistle

The Grail of the summer stars by  Kinuko Y. Craft

http://www.npr.org/2013/11/06/243480608/the-thistle-and-shamrock-brian-mcneill-at-swannanoa


February 23, 2017
Program 1761: Brian McNeill at Swannanoa (February 23, 2017) Week 8

Join Fiona and the multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/singer Brian McNeill as they share conversation and music at the Swannanoa Gathering in the North Carolina Mountains.
St. Christopher And The Magpie...by Brian McNeill from To Answer the Peacock (Greentrax)
The Steel Grey Skies/The Boy's Lament for his Dragon...by Brian McNeill performed live at the Swannanoa Gathering - recording not available. (The Boy's Lament for His Dragon can be found on Brian MacNeill's cd "The Road Never Questions", and also on "Live & Kicking" by Brian MacNeill & Iain MacKintosh)
The Lads o' the Fair...by Brian McNeill performed live at the Swannanoa Gathering -  (The Lads o' the Fair can be found on Battlefield Band's cd "Live Celtic Folk Music")
The Baltic Tae Byzantium...by Brian McNeill from The Baltic Tae Byzantium (Greentrax)
[ID excerpt] The Gilded Shadows...by Brian McNeill from The Busker and The Devil's Only Daughter (Temple
When the Laverock Sang in the Morning...by Brian McNeill performed live at the Swannanoa Gathering - recording not available. (The Laverock Sang can be found on Brian MacNeill's cd "Unstrung Hero")
Bring the Lassie Hame...by Brian McNeill performed live at the Swannanoa Gathering - recording not available.
(Bring the Lassie Hame can be found on Brian McNeil's cd "The Baltic Tae Byzantium")
 
February 16, 2017
Program 1760: ThistleRadio Classic (February 16, 2017) Week 7

Hear some of the classic tracks that are the bedrock of our playlist for ThistleRadio, our popular round-the-clock music channel.
Glentown...by Donal Lunny from Donal Lunny Cooflin (Blue Note)
The Hungry Rock...by Dervish from Live in Palma (Compass)
Máire Mhór...by Dervish from Live in Palma (Compass)
The Green Groves of Glentown/The Flowers of Redhill...by The Bothy Band from The Best of The Bothy Band (Green Linnet)
Are Ye Sleepin' Maggie...by Dougie MacLean from Tribute (Dunkeld)
The Gael...by Dougie MacLean from The Essential Dougie MacLean (Dunkeld)
Theme from Harry's Game...by Clannad from Past Present (RCS)
[ID excerpt] Cockle Geordie...by Battlefield Band from Home is Where the Van Is (Temple)
The Shetland Fiddle Diva/Purfy...by Catriona Macdonald from Bold (Peerie Angel Productions)
Another Day...by Karan Casey from Distant Shore (Shanachie)
Fisher Street...by Michael McGoldrick from Fused (Compass)
Buachaillin Deas Óg Mé...by MacDara from The Love Token (MacDara)
Dove Across the Water: Iona Theme/March - The Cunning Workmen...by Ossian from Dove Across the Water (Iona)
Caravanserai...by Loreena McKennitt from An Ancient Muse (Quinlan Road)
February 09, 2017
Program 1759: Love Songs (February 09, 2017) Week 6

Move beyond the traditional notion of romantic love this week to hear of a bond with landscape, language, and the natural world – all in the finest music from Celtic roots.
Venus in Tweeds...by Shooglenifty from Venus in Tweeds (Greentrax)
The Gowden Locks of Anna…by MacAlias from Highwired (Greentrax)
Jim Batty’s/The Bloom of Youth…by Michael McGoldrick & John McSherry from At First Light (Vertical Records
To The Homeland…by Maura O’Connell from Walls & Windows (Sugar Hill
I Love the Trees…by Nomos from Set You Free (Green Linnet)
Suite de Ridees…by Tony McManus from Ceol More (Greentrax)
Voices of the Land…by Maire Brennan from Maire (Atlantic)
Gi’e Me Lass Wi’ a Lump o’ Land…by Ian F. Benzie from I’se The B’y (Lochshore)
ID Excerpt: Dans Fisel...by Tony McManus from Tony McManus (Greentrax
A’ The Airts…by Ceolbeg from Seeds to the Wind (Greentrax
Wild West Waltz…by Wendy Stewart from About Time (Greentrax)
The Beauty Spot/The Maid Behind the Barrel…by Danu from All Things Considered (Shanachie)
More Than Just a Dram…by Robin Laing from The Angel’s Share (Greentrax
Aibreann - The Last Pint…by Lunasa from Lunasa (Compass)  
Tail Toddle Finale…by Skyedance from Skyedance - Live in Spain (Culburnie)

February 02, 2017
Program 1758: Debuts (February 02, 2017) Week 5

Look to the next era for this music with the sounds of first time artists on Thistle with recordings from both sides of the Atlantic.
The Boatman...by Connla from River Waiting (connlamusic.com)
Colin Macintosh/Black Horse...by Katie McNally Trio from The Boston States (Heath Music)
The Burning of Auchindoun...by Sophie Ramsay from The Seas Between Us (sophieramsay.com)
The Martlet/Father John Angus Rankin...by Katie McNally Trio from from The Boston States (Heath Music)
On the Road...by Liza Mulholland from Fine 'n' Rosy (Metagama Productions)
White Room/The Congress Reel...by Wake the Dead from Deal (Celtoid)
[ID excerpt] Potting Shed Stomp...by Liza Mulholland from Fine 'n' Rosy (Metagama Productions)
On a Boat...by Eddie and Luc from Tirade (Brig Records)
Here's the Tender Coming...by Eddie and Luc from Tirade (Brig Records)
Daily Growing...by Connla from River Waiting (connlamusic.com)
Escaldarium...by Connla from River Waiting (connlamusic.com)
Saints and Sinners...by Connla from River Waiting (connlamusic.com)
The Enchanted...by Connla from River Waiting (connlamusic.com)