Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 28 Nov 11 - 08:33 AM

Ah, the power of Mudcat! All it took was giving Alba a jolly good talking to about not showcasing English Folk Music on the Transatlantic Sessions, and they put fellow accordionist and all round good fellow Donald Shaw on the job to choose six decent acts rooted in the English Folk Genre (and I don't know how wide that envelope is!)to showcase in the 2013 Celtic Connections. Derek Schofield kindly put it up here a week ago, but seemingly nobody bit.

Here's the direct link

And here's Derek's thread

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: BTNG
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 12:43 PM

Some DVD players only play discs identified as NTSC or PAL, while others can play both standards

NTSC format is mainly supported in USA, Canada, South America & the Caribbean.

So whatever works for you, go for it.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: BTNG
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 12:35 PM

Who Folky was? Why, did you kill him? Yes

and my apologies for my misreading of the music in scotland site

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 12:25 PM

Yes I saw Series 2 DVD on sale in the music shop in Beauly (inverness-shire) when I was up there. On my Christmas list!
BobKnight - yes "Leaving Limerick" sung by Muireann was fabulous - was this song the inspiration for the (better known?) "Leaving of Liverpool"? I was gutted to find that tho' I'd recorded it on our DVD recorder, the disc ran out just as she started singing that song, but have been able to see it on iPlayer.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: michaelr
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 11:47 PM

Who Folky was? Why, did you kill him?

BTNG's assertion that the DVDs are playable worldwide is a bit disingenuous. As can be seen at Music Scotland, they may be labeled "Region 0", but they can only be played by machines that support the European PAL format. Which in my case, being in the US, means that I can only play them on my computer.

As it is, I'll be ordering Season 5 along with Season 2 which has just come out after (presumably) years of legal wrangling.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: BTNG
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 11:15 PM

"And anyone who aspires to earn your good opinion is frankly, a fool."

if you say so.

Anyway this thread is about The Transatlantic Sessions

Series 5 Episodes One through Five are now available on You Tube, for you viewing (or whatever else you choose to do, if you have the right software) pleasure

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 10:58 PM

I do know who folky et al are, BTNG, and I know your guess is wrong.

And anyone who aspires to earn your good opinion is frankly, a fool.

SRS

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: BTNG
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 09:33 PM

All Transatlantic Sessions DVDs are Region 0 ( playable worldwide)

available at various online locations including Amazon and http://www.musicscotland.com

all the links provided by Murray MacLeod are in one single format, Windows Media Video (WMV)

PS.old man There a few whose opinion I value highly, you aren't one of them AND you have no idea who Folky was, I do.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 07:15 PM

The programs are in different formats but they're all for download. Six of one half-dozen of the other. You simply have a hair up your ass about some members and are intent on making their participation here difficult. You camp out and have a smart answer because you're happiest when the thread is really more about you than anything else. It's a control thing, isn't it?

DVDs from different parts of the world won't play everywhere unless they're in an open format, so depending on where you're from and how and where they discs are released, the download may be the only way to see them for a while.

You're mentioning theft and cheap but you in fact know nothing about how people choose to sample or listen and then buy the product when it finally becomes available. I don't download unless there is no other option, I think many of our members behave that way.

SRS

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: BTNG
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 06:57 PM

Oh I understand the so-called "dynamic" it's theft. Still if you're that cheap that you won't invest in the DVD. These are folk who earn their living from playing music; or do you think they should be doing it for free?

Oh and before YOU carry on like a rather silly old woman, try checking
Murray Macleod's postings for October 30th and November 5th

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 05:29 PM

There you have the snarling BTNG looking a gift horse in the mouth and not taking the time to understand the dynamic of the free download. Too bad, they might have been interesting.

SRS

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: MartinRyan
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 03:56 AM

Looks like he/she has disabled the OTHER end.

Regards

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: BTNG
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 11:23 PM

I understood what you meant Backwoodsman, and have areally great time at the concert!

GUEST you don't have that ability, to remove the links from this thread, only a Mod can do that, so we have nothing to thank for, eh WAV.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 10:40 PM

For the record......my comments regarding sound quality referred to the original transmissions by BBC2 Scotland, which I recorded from Sky on my Sky+ box, nothing to do with any of the links above, 'torrent downloads' (whatever the fuck they are) or any kind of pirated shit.

I have not downloaded any pirated material, nor will I. I'll buy the DVD when it's available. I have already bought tickets for the 'Transatlantic Sessions Live' tour in early 2012.

Just wanted that understood.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 07:27 PM

OK guys, I've listened to what you have said and removed all the links and files.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: BTNG
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 12:30 PM

I have the DVD for this season on order, and if you can afford it, it's what I recommend others do.

slightly different name to the following website but they have The Sessions as well.

Music In Scotland

Thanks Twickfolk for your link

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: evansakes
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 12:24 PM

Me neither.....I wish he's peddle his pirate wares elsewhere rather than gatecrashing a thread I started to celebrate the new televised series.

If anyone wants to watch these things more often than they appear on TV or iPlayer they should do the decent thing and buy the DVDs.

Here's one worthwhile emporium that would be pleased to partake in an honest transaction whereby everyone can watch the programmes at their leisure

Musicscotland.com

The links represent the cost of sharing free files - they load slower and you have to look at advertising. That doesn't make them bit torrent files. --mudelf

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: Barb'ry
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 10:57 AM

I thanked the poster before but when I clicked the link there is a multi-coloured, ad-laden page with a very small link at the top. I didn't click the link, sorry.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: evansakes
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 10:39 AM

What's all this?

Are these links to free downloads?

If so why the hell are you doing this, Folky?

To the best of my knowledge each series of the Transatlantic Sessions is ommercially available on DVD. By that method it's safe to assume the artists, producers etc would get suitably remunerated. I have some of the DVDs and hope to be getting the rest soon.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST,Folkie
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 07:03 AM

Transatlantic Sessions 1

Episode 7

Fileserve Link

Filesonic Link

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Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 07:01 AM

Transatlantic Sessions 1

Episode 6

Fileserve Link

Filesonic Link

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST,Anybody but BTNG
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 06:58 AM

Transatlantic Sessions 1

Episode 5

Fileserve Link

Filesonic Link

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST,Folkey
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 06:55 AM

Transatlantic Sessions 1

Episode 4

Fileserve Link

Filesonic Link

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST,Folking
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 06:52 AM

Transatlantic Sessions 1

Episode 3

Fileserve Link

Filesonic Link

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST,Folk
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 06:50 AM

Transatlantic Sessions 1

Episode 2

Fileserve Link

Filesonic Link

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST,Charliebrown056
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 06:47 AM

Here is Season One of this Great Series:-

Transatlantic Sessions 1

Episode 1

Fileserve Link

Filesonic Link

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST,Charliebrown
Date: 10 Nov 11 - 07:30 PM

Barb'ry.....thanks for your support. I would be very grateful if you would return and say what you think of the quality of these links....and that they don't have any virus's in them. This would help me greatly to prove to certain people (on here) that I posted these links with the best intentions......to share great music.

Thanks again Barb'ry

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: Barb'ry
Date: 10 Nov 11 - 01:11 PM

Thanks for posting those. I must have missed Murray's previous posting and appreciate the chance to see them

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Nov 11 - 07:23 PM

BTNG.....sorry but I just posted them because maybe someone might like to download them and watch them that haven't seen them before. You must admit, the Series is SUPERB and well worth watching again and again. I just hope the BBC and RTE repeat the series but this time instead of hiding them away in some late night spot or some channel like BBC 4 they put them on BBC1....were they should rightly be

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: BTNG
Date: 09 Nov 11 - 07:21 PM

Murray MacLeod has already provided reliable links to all the episodes currently available, and you've already posted those links once.

I know what torrents are, I've downloaded a fair number of films oh and music videos too.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST,Folky
Date: 09 Nov 11 - 07:16 PM

Episode 6
Fileserve Link
Filesonic Link

ENJOY

PS Sorry I had to upload them on individual posts but this thread wouldn't let do it completely in one post.... I promise there are no hidden nasties in this Post....just great Music

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST,Folky
Date: 09 Nov 11 - 07:14 PM

Episode 5
Fileserve Link
Filesonic Link

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST,Folky
Date: 09 Nov 11 - 07:13 PM

Episode 4
Fileserve Link
Filesonic Link

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST,Folky
Date: 09 Nov 11 - 07:12 PM

Episode 3
Fileserve Link
Filesonic Link

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST,Folky
Date: 09 Nov 11 - 07:10 PM

Episode 2
Filesonic Link
Fileserve Link

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: BTNG
Date: 09 Nov 11 - 07:07 PM

I've already watched them except for episode six and I've ordered the DVD I can wait.....

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST,Folky
Date: 09 Nov 11 - 07:07 PM

Here are the links again:-

Episode 1

Episode One Fileserve Link
Filesonic Link

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST,Folky
Date: 09 Nov 11 - 07:01 PM

Guys there is nothing wrong with the links, I can assure you I don't own the site or have anything to do with it. It's just I found these links when I was searching the internet for the series and have downloaded them myself and have checked them for viruses....all clear.Someone said they were Torrent Files, they are nothing of the sort, obviously you don't know what a Torrent file is!! The site appears to be a Music Download site which has mainly music (from folk to jazz on it but mostly rock music) If you don't want to download them then that is up to you but you truly are missing a great show. The only thing wrong with them is that they are mp4 versions but still are great quality from a quality Series. I hope, like you they get money to make another series. I have already bought the 4 series on DVD and have booked the fifth but this will do in the meantime till I get the fifth series on DVD.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: BTNG
Date: 09 Nov 11 - 10:37 AM

I've had no problems with my sound, but such things, like backwoodsman r wey tu teknickel fore mee...

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 09 Nov 11 - 05:49 AM

All sounded fine on my TV through the Home Cinema system, Bob. Maybe it's something to do with the way the sound is 'engineered' - possibly to suit one type of setup, but which makes it less suitable for another (a bit like the way films and music sound great through my HCS, but speech programmes are better direct through the telly's own little speakers)?

All too tecknickle for me!   :-)

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: BobKnight
Date: 09 Nov 11 - 05:11 AM

I've thought all the way throough this series that the vocals were too submerged in the mix, until it came to programme number five, when they were very clear. "The Dimming Of The Day" suffered from this in my opinion, especially when Alison is on the lower notes.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 09 Nov 11 - 03:33 AM

Alison and Union Station were superb at the Birmingham Symphony Hall last Friday. 'Dimming of The Day' was one of the highlights.
Might Jerry twist Ali's arm to come over for the Transatlantic Sessions Live tour? We can always hope.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: BTNG
Date: 08 Nov 11 - 10:25 PM

Programme 4:

A brilliant, rendition of Richard Thompson's Dimming of the Day sung by Alison Krauss

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: michaelr
Date: 08 Nov 11 - 09:13 PM

Yes, I felt the same way, and decided not to download from that site. I'll just wait for Murray's link to Episode 6 (thanks, Murray!)

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: BTNG
Date: 08 Nov 11 - 08:00 PM

The first link goes to something called Stairway to Heaven (I suspect that this site belongs to GUEST,Folky)There are further links on the front page those links go to a torrent download site each file is 163.70 MB I went in with my firewall up, just in case, I personally wouldn't advise anyone to access these files,as you never know what special free gifts (the ones that keep giving and giving) might come down with the files. Ultimately, though, it's up to the individual.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: GUEST,Folky
Date: 08 Nov 11 - 07:36 PM

I have just found this link to the whole series which is in MP4 format....pretty good quality.....great show

Link Here

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 04:35 PM

He's a great bloke too: he was percussion tutor at the recent Blazin' in Beauly week.

I'll watch out for the prefect tonight then! (Of course Sharon Shannon is one of my role models!)

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: michaelr
Date: 06 Nov 11 - 03:21 AM

Brilliant stuff, great musicianship. It doesn't get better than this.

I think the drummer, James Mackintosh, is a model of taste and restraint.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 05 Nov 11 - 12:37 PM

Programme 5 now available to view

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions - Series 5
From: melodeonboy
Date: 03 Nov 11 - 07:51 PM

Don't be sorry. A female melodeon player dressed as a prefect might do things for me! :)