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07 Feb 11 - 05:33 PM (#3090717) Subject: An Australian Folk Song A Day From: cloudstreet Inspired by Jon Boden's "Folk Song A Day", I have begun a similar project on this side of the world. An Australian Folk Song A Day began on January 26 (Australia Day). The plan is to post one song each day for a year. While occasionally cloudstreet songs may make an appearance, to date all but two of the songs have been songs that I have not previously sung or performed. Comments and suggestions welcome. John Thompson cloudstreet |
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07 Feb 11 - 05:50 PM (#3090727) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day From: maggi Australian Folk Song a Day Good luck! |
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07 Feb 11 - 06:46 PM (#3090762) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day From: Spleen Cringe Great stuff. Good luck with this. |
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07 Feb 11 - 07:16 PM (#3090775) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day From: freda underhill What a great site, I've joined as a follower. freda |
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07 Feb 11 - 07:18 PM (#3090776) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day From: JennyO Great idea John. I'm sure there'll be no shortage of them! Nice website too :) |
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07 Feb 11 - 07:47 PM (#3090790) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day From: maeve I'll be following this project. Maeve |
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08 Feb 11 - 01:00 AM (#3090920) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day From: eftifino How about 'Clancy of the Overflow.' |
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08 Feb 11 - 05:32 AM (#3090984) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day From: GUEST,LDT Just added this to my google reader feed. :) |
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08 Feb 11 - 07:34 AM (#3091043) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day From: freda underhill As well as all the info, there's beautifully done recordings to listen to. |
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08 Feb 11 - 08:28 AM (#3091073) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day From: Alan Day I thought this was a request!! Good luck Al |
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09 Feb 11 - 08:02 AM (#3091688) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day From: maeve Refresh |
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10 Feb 11 - 04:27 AM (#3092285) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day From: Roberto Very good. But there are some songs I can't listen to. Banks of the Condemine, e. g.: the buffering doesn't work. R |
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10 Feb 11 - 05:07 PM (#3092734) Subject: An Australian Folk Song A Day: January From: Joe Offer As far as I can tell, this projected started out on January 26, 2011, with Moreton Bay I think I'll try to follow this and provide a monthly calendar of the songs in this project. John, are the songs available for purchase or on a Podcast feed? -Joe- |
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10 Feb 11 - 05:08 PM (#3092736) Subject: An Australian Folk Song A Day: March From: Joe Offer
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10 Feb 11 - 05:09 PM (#3092737) Subject: An Australian Folk Song A Day: April From: Joe Offer
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10 Feb 11 - 05:09 PM (#3092738) Subject: An Australian Folk Song A Day: May From: Joe Offer
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10 Feb 11 - 06:31 PM (#3092799) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: cloudstreet Thanks for that, Joe. At this stage, I have not yet tackled the idea of offering the tracks for sale or other download. I'll have a think towards the end of February. For now they are free. Cheers, John (who is now intimidated by the vast stretch of dates between now and the end of the month) |
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10 Feb 11 - 06:55 PM (#3092810) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: cloudstreet I have also now re-loaded three of the songs that I was parking at google sites. They now reside happily in the directory where the others live. I guess they misbehaved because they felt lonely. John |
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11 Feb 11 - 04:48 AM (#3092989) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: breezy All the best with this project John. |
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11 Feb 11 - 01:41 PM (#3093360) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: YorkshireYankee An ambitious project, but if anybody can do it -- and do it well -- it's you... Good on ya! YY/Vikki Appleton Fielden |
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11 Feb 11 - 10:22 PM (#3093679) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Bugsy Hi John, Looking forward to your house concert in Wanneroo WA on Feb 26. Cheers Bugsy |
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14 Feb 11 - 09:24 AM (#3095003) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: GUEST,LDT Does the blog allow comments? I've tried posting using google account and livejournal but it won't let me and I can't see a 'guest' post option. |
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14 Feb 11 - 11:07 AM (#3095060) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: r.padgett I would advise that I assume not all songs have yet but recorded for download here, yet? (Can't hear 'em lol) Early days John and I wish you all the patience you can muster in this endeavour Ray |
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14 Feb 11 - 07:23 PM (#3095377) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Herga Kitty Back in England, Jackie Oates has recorded "Past carin'" ... and I've just been at my local folk club listening to Ian Bruce singing "The banks are all broken they say..." Kitty |
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14 Feb 11 - 07:24 PM (#3095378) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Herga Kitty Oops, forgot to say, all best wishes John! Kitty xx |
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15 Feb 11 - 07:06 AM (#3095566) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: cloudstreet A couple of people have raised an issue with me about being unable to play the tracks. They use a flash-based player and so won't be playable on iphone or ipad. All other flash-capable machines should work. |
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23 Feb 11 - 05:31 AM (#3100968) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Joe Offer Refresh. If you haven't been following this project, you're missing a real treat. -Joe- |
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23 Feb 11 - 09:43 AM (#3101132) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Richard Mellish I've been singing Wallaby Stew (which in my indexes I call "Since Dad got put in jail) for years, having learnt it from a recording of one of Bert Lloyd's radio programmes, with some differences from the version posted by John on 19 Feb. In particular, verse 3, line 2 "He worked around the shearing shed and he certainly worked on her", which gives a stronger hint of the kind of work. I also swap the second halves of verses 2 and 3, as I reckon that flows better: problems with the farm in one verse, and procreation in another verse. Richard |
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04 Mar 11 - 04:06 AM (#3106682) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: freda underhill This website is just getting better and better, as more sites are added! |
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04 Mar 11 - 04:43 AM (#3106701) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: GUEST,MC Fat (at work) John I've been singing 'Sign On Day' about sugar cane collecting in Cairns have a go at that one. Jim |
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06 Mar 11 - 10:56 PM (#3108618) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: cloudstreet Hi Jim, "Sign-On Day" is today's song. Thanks for the tip. John |
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07 Mar 11 - 02:54 PM (#3109095) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Artful Codger And it's a rouser! |
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08 May 11 - 05:55 AM (#3150261) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: cloudstreet Past the 100 mark and going strong. Thanks to all for support and suggestions. John |
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08 May 11 - 06:02 AM (#3150266) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Richard from Liverpool Congratulations, an amazing achievement and a truly brilliant project. |
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16 May 11 - 07:56 PM (#3155438) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Joe Offer I've been busy the last couple of months. I hope none of the songs have been taken down from that period. -Joe- |
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17 May 11 - 10:06 AM (#3155697) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: freda underhill They're all still there. Here's an old favourite from Feb The springtime it brings on the shearing |
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17 May 11 - 11:19 PM (#3156082) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Joe Offer The songs now have download links, so you can right-click, save to your computer, and listen away. Some of the earlier songs do not have download links - then you have to use a bit of ingenuity. Thanks for this wonderful music, John. -Joe- |
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29 Jun 11 - 08:14 AM (#3178244) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: cloudstreet Still going strong. Not quite half way but we have managed to pass the 20000 site visit mark. Thanks to all who have sent messages of support and encouragement. John Thompson An Australian Folk Song A Day |
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29 Jun 11 - 11:28 PM (#3178840) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Tangledwood Great project John, you're discovering and sharing some real treasures. |
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30 Jun 11 - 12:53 AM (#3178867) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Allen in Oz Gary Shearston sang a wonderful version of Wallaby Stew . I went something like this: " Poor old Tim got umpteen years inside as everybody knows" " For sucking on a stick of grass they give him denim clothes " " He loved high on a mountain top but they picked up on his trail" " And it's sad to relate the family fate since Tim got put in jail " etc AD |
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30 Jun 11 - 04:45 PM (#3179285) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: GUEST,Don Stevens John: I have been a 'fan' of Australian Music, since I served in the U.S. Merchant Marine, carrying supplies from Australia, to Japan, during the Korean War. Slim Dusty is my all-time favorite, although I haven't heard an Australian Folk/Country Singer that I haven't liked. Over the years, I've collected over a thousand Albums of Australian Music, thanks to Warren Fahey, and Dave De Hugard. I think that what you are doing, is FANTASTIC! Thanks so much. |
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25 Aug 11 - 02:05 AM (#3212350) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Joe Offer I see I haven't kept up with my charts of John's song entries. Maybe I'll have time next month to catch up. In the meantime, please visit this wonderful website and enjoy it. -Joe- Australian Folk Song a Day |
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25 Aug 11 - 05:21 PM (#3212688) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: GUEST John's doing great work there. It's worth following the project on facebook or as an RSS feed. |
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25 Aug 11 - 07:25 PM (#3212766) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: schlimmerkerl In the steam bath at the local Y, I've found that "Waltzing Matilda" takes about five minutes. I get some funny looks, but at least i have the place pretty much to myself. |
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02 Sep 11 - 02:21 AM (#3216872) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: cloudstreet Just passed the 30 000 pageview mark. Only 145 songs to go! John Thompson An Australian Folk Song A Day |
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02 Sep 11 - 04:00 AM (#3216894) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Sandra in Sydney wow! |
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05 Sep 11 - 11:32 PM (#3218824) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Joe Offer John, somebody posted Bringing the Beer to Broome. Seems like that might be a good song for your collection. -Joe- |
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19 Sep 11 - 03:28 AM (#3225419) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Joe Offer I hope people are following this fine piece of work. I don't see many comments in the blog, but people did speak up when one MP3 didn't work. -Joe- |
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19 Sep 11 - 09:03 PM (#3225862) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Tangledwood There may not be many comments but I believe there are many loyal followers. John lost his voice for a few days as a result of the cold/flu that everybody around here has been getting but he's caught up again. |
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01 Oct 11 - 12:47 AM (#3232048) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: GUEST Song number 250 was posted today. Into the home stretch. And coming up to 35 000 page views. John |
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21 Dec 11 - 11:03 PM (#3278105) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: cloudstreet Passed the 50 000 hit mark and into the home stretch. Today is post number 333. Merry Christmas John |
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22 Dec 11 - 04:09 AM (#3278217) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Joe Offer I'm still enjoying it, John. Merry Christmas! -Joe Offer- |
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25 Jan 12 - 09:37 PM (#3296358) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: cloudstreet A happy Australia Day to you all. One year on, the blogging project is complete. The posts, including lyrics and recordings will stay online for the foreseeable future. 367 songs The blog is due to pass 60 000 page views tomorrow. Thanks to everyone for their support and encouragement. Enjoy, John Thompson http://ozfolksongaday.blogspot.com/ |
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26 Jan 12 - 03:24 AM (#3296444) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Sandra in Sydney now you can rest, John! sandra ps. what's your next project? |
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26 Jan 12 - 08:11 PM (#3296920) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: GUEST,simon george I really dig the reviews, opinions, and tips about the folk music and music in general you have on your blog. Great post, keep up the good work. Thanks. IStillGotMyGuitar |
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26 Jan 12 - 08:40 PM (#3296923) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: Joe Offer Damn, Simon, I don't see any guitar stuff on John's blog. Could you be spamming us? I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and won't put on my moderator hat and delete you. Next time, post on a guitar thread if you're talking about guitars. John, I suppose "Waltzing" was an obvious choice for a closing song, but having it sung by a chorus was brilliant. Your blog was like a perfect concert that I wish would go on forever. The final song brought tears to my eyes. -Joe- |
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27 Jan 12 - 08:51 AM (#3297153) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: GUEST,Suibhne Astray I couldn't find The Glass on the Bar in your blog, John; just recorded it myself today as part of my 2012 New Years Fiddlesangs Resolve to learn a bunch of new songs & overhaul some auld yins for sessions, singarounds and (of course) Soundcloud... The Glass on the Bar |
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10 Feb 12 - 10:48 PM (#3305756) Subject: RE: An Australian Folk Song A Day: John Thompson From: cloudstreet As requested by a number of visitors, CDs of the majority of the songs from the blog are now available, either as a two-disc MP3 set containing 287 songs, or as month-by-month audio CDs. The two-disc set is A$50 including postage to anywhere, the individual month CDs are $10 each and likewise include postage. Tracklists for the MP3 CDs are available here: Link Thanks to everyone who's offered encouragement and support during this project. John Thompson ozfolksongaday.com |