The power of Song - Jacob

Subject: RE: The power of Song - Jacob
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 May 07 - 01:58 PM

Folks might know more about Jude's music if they are familiar with her song "Sweet Ballyvaughan." It's been done by a lot of folks, including Sean Tyrrell. You can listen to a bit of his version, for free, at this site, though I don't like his rendition near as much as Jude's own.

Subject: RE: The power of Song - Jacob
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 May 07 - 12:37 AM

As predicted, quite touched and pleased. She promised to send me the lyrics, or, if she's feeling up to it, posting them herself. Thanks, again, Jim.

kat

Subject: RE: The power of Song - Jacob
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 May 07 - 06:45 PM

Ah, that's wonderful of you, Jim. Thanks so much. I'll be passing this on to Jude. She'll be *chuffed!*

Subject: RE: The power of Song - Jacob
From: Jim Lad
Date: 07 May 07 - 06:06 PM

Refreshing!

Subject: The power of Song - Jacob
From: Jim Lad
Date: 07 May 07 - 03:18 AM

I had the honour of listening to a collection of songs today.
All but two were written by our very own Alba. Of the other two, one was a beautiful poem written by Katlaughing and adapted to song & performed by Alba. "Waves of Sorrow" ... it haunts.
The song "Jacob" however, is another of Alba's which I couldn't stop listening to. Once in a rare while, I find such a song and play it over & over again. It takes me somewhere. A very private place. A spot that I am not likely to share with anyone let alone write about.
"Jacob" has the touch of a master in it. Alba's voice is reminiscent of Jeany Redpath's and my wife and I both enjoyed it immensely.
I'm the last to know, I suppose.
Thanks Alba.