skarpi's band

Subject: skarpi's band
From: gnu
Date: 07 Jan 12 - 07:16 PM

"its an old Icelandic trad ...from 18 hundred"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wxzJnqFLWs&context=C3fd21f9ADOEgsToPDskKu-UVkCKNPL3-h1LZTEDGv

I hope skarpi doesn't mind me doing this. I didn't ask for his permission (sue me). You should hear some of the other tunes by skarpi and by the band. Great stuff.

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: gnu
Date: 07 Jan 12 - 08:25 PM

Phew! Got a PM... he laughed.

I just wish you all could hear some of his stuff... this guy is good and so is the band he is in. Hopefully, he will post some links.

Seriously, skarpi has talent. You already know the band has talent.

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 07 Jan 12 - 10:42 PM

Gnu, can you tell us which one is Skarpi in those photos?

I really enjoyed the music in that clip. Thanks for posting it!

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: Janie
Date: 07 Jan 12 - 11:53 PM

I can not claim one favorite among the many fine selections on "This Is Us", but Rósin okkar is definitely one of my top favorites. Thanks, gnu, and thanks Skarpi and the rest of the crew you make music with. Awesome to listen.

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 08 Jan 12 - 02:13 AM

Which one is Skarpi? If you look at the names of the band members and their instruments at the beginning of the video, you might be able to figure that out. I won't say, though, because maybe I have drawn the wrong conclusion!

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: Megan L
Date: 08 Jan 12 - 04:10 AM

Its definately ma big polar bear in the 5th picture. He is a great lad only wish I could get to see him and Gunna again
awra best
Meg

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Jan 12 - 05:15 AM

That's him on the bodhran, and the Taylor 12 string with the cutaway.
He's a dark horse my friend Skarpi, that's a great group they have.
Skarpi's been through some tough times recently, and he seems to be coming through the other side of all the shit now.
Well done my friend.

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 08 Jan 12 - 06:22 PM

ChanteyLass -- well reasoned! John -- thanks for the confirmation.
Glad to hear things are "looking up" for Skarpi!

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: gnu
Date: 08 Jan 12 - 08:31 PM

Allll the posts ring true. Tough times, big time... you bet! Resilience and a positive attitude... you bet! Good musicianship and singing... oh yeah. Skarpi and the entire band are top notch. Not to mention he's just a real nice guy. Well, except for the eating rotten shark thing eh? >;-)

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Jan 12 - 10:31 PM

If I didn't have it loaded into my PC, I'd've worn out their first CD. I love their music!!

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Jan 12 - 03:44 AM

I believe there's a second one in progress, but Skarpi will confirm if this is so. I have my name down for the first copy!

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: gnu
Date: 12 Jan 14 - 05:10 PM

FREERESH for skarpi. A true gentleman and a true musician.

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: skarpi
Date: 12 Jan 14 - 05:45 PM

well all , thanks all Yes John the second CD is coming ,
if every thing goes well it will be out in February and a concert
to follow on the 22 of Feb .

but only if all matter goes well ,

I also have this on youtupe the Utah Philips song , Singing through
the hard time s but with Icelandic lyric .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEAOjhbrspU

and I have two more coming up .

Rósin Okkar is on the road again .
all the best Skarpi Iceland .

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: skarpi
Date: 12 Jan 14 - 05:46 PM

And Gary :) thanks ...hope we can meet some day .

Megan , we will meet again :) .

all the best Skarpi

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: Leadfingers
Date: 12 Jan 14 - 06:30 PM

I would be interested in a new CD too !! Good luck Skarpi

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: Rapparee
Date: 12 Jan 14 - 06:45 PM

Where do I get the CDs, Skarpi?

Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: Brakn
Date: 12 Jan 14 - 08:06 PM

Great stuff - enjoyed that!