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skarpi's band

07 Jan 12 - 07:16 PM (#3286755)
Subject: skarpi's band
From: gnu

"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.


07 Jan 12 - 08:25 PM (#3286781)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: gnu

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.


07 Jan 12 - 10:42 PM (#3286831)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: YorkshireYankee

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

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


07 Jan 12 - 11:53 PM (#3286851)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: Janie

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.


08 Jan 12 - 02:13 AM (#3286889)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: ChanteyLass

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!


08 Jan 12 - 04:10 AM (#3286901)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: Megan L

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


08 Jan 12 - 05:15 AM (#3286919)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: John MacKenzie

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.


08 Jan 12 - 06:22 PM (#3287235)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: YorkshireYankee

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


08 Jan 12 - 08:31 PM (#3287292)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: gnu

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? >;-)


08 Jan 12 - 10:31 PM (#3287314)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: katlaughing

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


09 Jan 12 - 03:44 AM (#3287396)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: John MacKenzie

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!


12 Jan 14 - 05:10 PM (#3591454)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: gnu

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


12 Jan 14 - 05:45 PM (#3591464)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: skarpi

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 .


12 Jan 14 - 05:46 PM (#3591466)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: skarpi

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

Megan , we will meet again :) .

all the best Skarpi


12 Jan 14 - 06:30 PM (#3591481)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: Leadfingers

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


12 Jan 14 - 06:45 PM (#3591482)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: Rapparee

Where do I get the CDs, Skarpi?


12 Jan 14 - 08:06 PM (#3591502)
Subject: RE: skarpi's band
From: Brakn

Great stuff - enjoyed that!