hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance

Subject: hearts of coal history of coal mining
From: GUEST,joanna
Date: 03 Feb 05 - 03:35 AM

we as a choir are involved with a project with Jim and Georgina Boyes, Barry Coope, Ray Herne, and Janet Russel, its a choal history of mining and will be performed in Ossett and Otley on 5th and 6th March. If any one wants more info you can contact us at http://www.jimlawton.info/heartsofcoal or phone [phone] or 01535 600101

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining
From: GUEST,Dave A
Date: 04 Feb 05 - 03:04 AM

This sounds very interesting!! Im hoping to get to the Ossett gig see you there.

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: GUEST,katie
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 03:10 AM

I saw the Pasiondale A christmas Truce with the same line up. If this one is half as good it will be well worth seeing. thanks for the Post, and good luck to all of you. Katie From Hull

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 08:51 AM

There is a space which shouldn't be in the address given. Try a Blue Clicky!!!!!!
Quack!!
Unfortunately I think we are elswhere that weekend so will miss the shows.
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: Joe Offer
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 03:12 AM

It sounds wonderful. I wish I could be in the chorus - I've had a crush on Janet Russell since I first saw her at Whitby a couple years ago. Can you make a California appearance?
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 02:36 AM

There'll be a performance at the National Festival in Sutton Bonington in April too, I think!

Kitty

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: GUEST,joanna
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 11:12 AM

Reply to Joe Offer --------- I told Janet, who is a very close friend of mine that you had a crush on her she said " Oh lovely" and please make yourself known to her if you are at any other gig.

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: GUEST,Ask Bob
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 05:48 AM

Bob Coalman is a catter.
He'd be grate.

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: GUEST,joanna
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 05:57 PM

Hi Kitty, Ive not heard that we will be doing Sutton Bonnington! but who knows we may well be asked; although there is talk of a show in Leister.

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: GUEST,joanna
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 06:04 PM

Leicester even !!!!!

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: GUEST,Georgina Boyes
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 06:08 PM

Just so that wires don't get crossed -

The Roses and Thorns Choir are giving performances of 'Hearts of Coal' on -
5th March at Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett
6th March – Otley Civic Centre

The performance of 'Hearts of Coal' on the 9th April at The National Folk Festival at Sutton Bonnington is with The Rolling Stock Company

Two great choirs in 3 different venues - don't miss it.

Georgina

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: GUEST,Jim Thomas
Date: 28 Feb 05 - 06:52 AM

Hi Jo,
               I was just surfing through and found this thread, Im an ex miner I am most interested in this subject, As I live in Wakefield Ill make the effort to see it on Saturday.
                   Ive just read the other thread on the subject too; it really sounds as if its going to be well worth seeing. Good luck to you for the coming weekend.

                Jim

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performa
From: GUEST,Isobel Howie
Date: 28 Feb 05 - 03:36 PM

Hello Jim

Really glad you are coming. We really sang our socks off at the rehearsals so I think it will be a great night. Spread the word.

Isobel

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Feb 05 - 05:54 PM

We where at the weekend rehearsal too and it was just so good I didnt sing because of illness but it sounded fab anyone missing this do is a fool to themselves

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: mg
Date: 28 Feb 05 - 09:09 PM

what songs do you sing if it is OK to ask... mg

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: GUEST,joanna
Date: 01 Mar 05 - 02:55 AM

Hello Mary,   Its hard to discribe the songs in a way as they vary so much, from trad folk stuff to hymes some modern one written by Sting, but all are extremly poiniant and moving. The story will be told by a mix of readings, solo/duet songs as well as the chous.It really is very strong and I think that almost anyone will enjoy the entertainment and will cirtainly learn a lot about the History and lives of miners and their families. I do hope you can make it to one of the venues.   Joanna

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: KathWestra
Date: 01 Mar 05 - 08:53 AM

Like Mary Garvey, I live in the U.S., and am unlikely to get to a performance. But everything Barry, Jim, Lester, Georgina et al. do is marvelously worth hearing, well researched, and musically top-notch. I envy all you Brits who have the chance to hear these performances. Applaud a little louder on my behalf when you go. Georgina, is there a CD of this material in the works????? Inquiring consumers want to know! All best, Kathy

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: GUEST,joanna
Date: 01 Mar 05 - 01:43 PM

Hello Kath

I really cant remember what was said about a CD (I was probably chattering at the time)but have posted on the other thread on this subject to ask if anyone knows, hopfully we will get an answer. If not I will suggest that we think about it, its such a good idea thanks.
          Joanna

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: KathWestra
Date: 01 Mar 05 - 01:57 PM

Can someone provide a link to "the other thread" people are referring to? I somehow missed it.
Thanks,
Kathy

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performa
From: GUEST,Isobel H
Date: 01 Mar 05 - 03:28 PM

Hello All

Sadly i donot think there will be a CD available, but i will make some enquires about how you can get hold of the songs.

Isobel

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: GUEST,joanna
Date: 01 Mar 05 - 07:22 PM

The other thread is on this forum named


                        
            >"Hearts of Coal" Coope Boyes et al-



    I hope this helps you.    Joanna

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: mg
Date: 01 Mar 05 - 09:17 PM

if no CD can someone film it so it can be broadcast or would you have the same copyright issues? I encourage everyone to find out copyright status of songs before getting people's hopes up on them...and just bypassing if necessary people who don't want their songs used. mg

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: GUEST,joanna
Date: 02 Mar 05 - 03:15 AM

Hi Mary

            we have made a recording of the songs and Im sure that some video recordings will be made over the weekend. the recording we have isnt studio quality, but as Jim said on the other thread in years to come that CD may be "discovered" .
             Ill ask Barry and Jim if there is any possibility of a CD and/or video being done, and point out all the interest people in the US are taking.

Thanks for your comments Joanna

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: mg
Date: 02 Mar 05 - 03:43 PM

I would say not just US, but Poland, China..anywhere people do this sort of work..and think if they all had their own versions...I presume you are familiar with Men of the Deep from Cape Breton.. mg

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performa
From: GUEST,isogloss
Date: 02 Mar 05 - 04:52 PM

For those who were asking these are the songs, sorry not sure of where you'd get to hear them other than live ....hint hint... follow thread back for details of the two performances this weekend. Hope my singing chums will fill in the gaps. (though for those in the US i see joanna is on the case)


Hearts of Coal ~ Songs to be performed by the Chorus.........even more in the show by talented soloist and speakers........

1. "We Work The Black Seam" - Sting - on Album "The Dream of the Blue Turtles" -1985

2. 'Six jolly Miners' Collected by G Boyes, trad arrangement by Barry Coope ~ CD ? (C Voice Publishing)

3. 'Unity' by John Tamms, arrangement Barry Coope (Topic records).

4. The Celebrated Working Man' Trad Ammerican/NE England. Arrangement Barry Coope ~ CD ?

5. 'The Old Miner' Trad. Arrangement Barry Coope ~ CD ?

6. 'Amazing Love' Hymm Charles Wesley

7. 'Hush My Babe' Izzac Watts arr. Barry Coope (C Voice Publishing) CD ?

8. 'Remeberance Day' words, John Tamms, to Tune of There is a green hill far away,, by William Horsley

9. 'Coal Not Doal' Words, Kay Sutcliffe Tune. John Goss arr. Barry Coopee. CD ?

10. A miners life is like a sailor words, George Evans 1951 Tune, Railway to Heaven (tune on Johnny Cash CD ?)

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: GUEST,joanna
Date: 03 Mar 05 - 07:19 AM

Im impressed Isobel--------- thanks for all that, We must make ourselves known to each other over the weekend, I cant just place you at the moment. See you tommorrow hopefully. Jo

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: GUEST,Joanna
Date: 03 Mar 05 - 07:22 AM

Isogloss
I am right in thinking you are Isobel? seem to remember you using both names on one post.

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: jimL
Date: 03 Mar 05 - 10:43 AM

By the way, perhaps I should say that the songs which Isogloss has posted are only the choir's parts of the show, and are surrounded by a lot of other spoken and sung material - the choir's songs are in fact punctuation to the stories which the show tells ...

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performa
From: GUEST,Isogloss aka Isobel
Date: 03 Mar 05 - 03:44 PM

Yes will look you out Joanna, which part are you ?

Jim... thought i have referenced the stupendous talent that is our leading group.......

Hearts of Coal ~ Songs to be performed by the Chorus.........even more in the show by talented soloists and speakers........

For those of you able to attend you will get the chorus sonogs and so much more !

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: GUEST, Chris Bliss
Date: 07 Mar 05 - 05:23 PM

I was at the Otley night and thanks for such an enlightening performance,the bits of info were a learning experiense and the songs amazing Janets solo was specially good and the chorus was stunningly powerful yet sensitive eminating real feeling and emotion
well done to all involved more more more of the same is my plea
          Christine

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performance
From: jimL
Date: 08 Mar 05 - 07:48 AM

The website has been updated.

Jim

Subject: RE: hearts of coal history of coal mining-performa
From: GUEST,isogloss
Date: 08 Mar 05 - 06:18 PM

Glad you enjoyed it Chris... we hope there will be more !