Bodhran Festival 2008

Subject: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Greenmanrising
Date: 26 Nov 06 - 03:16 AM

Early warning notice (so you who hate the noble art can be elsewhere)

2008 will see an International Bodhran Festival take place in the UK

With: Top Players/ Top Bands from across the World

Workshops and Sessions Beer and Bonhomie.

Web Site up soon, Myspace/bodhran Festival up and running
         
http://www.myspace.com/98929092

Let me know what you want at the Festival!!

NOTE TO PLAYERS: This is not a conspiracy to get us in one place for nucleur strike or similar........      Steve

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: greg stephens
Date: 26 Nov 06 - 03:38 AM

Can I bring my banjo?

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 26 Nov 06 - 03:45 AM

Now Greg, serious muisicians are gathering and you mention Banjos. My friend Mark plays beginners, subtle, jazz trombone and Mike has a range of bagpipes.

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Mr Red
Date: 26 Nov 06 - 07:18 AM

So what do you call a room full of Bodhran players?













Anything you want - they can't hear you.

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: GUEST,PeterSumner
Date: 27 Nov 06 - 06:54 PM

Is there a location yet....??
Cheers
Peter Sumner

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Greg B
Date: 27 Nov 06 - 06:57 PM

Are accordions welcome?

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Gurney
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 12:16 AM

This will take some beating.

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Bert
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 12:35 AM

This is a joke right?

I can just imagine such a festival.

"Here's the proper way to do it; bang - bang - bang"

"No it isn't the CORRECT way is; bang - bang - bang"

"Nah, you're both wrong, it goes; bang - bang - bang"

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 03:00 AM

Will there be a special workshop to teach English people how to pronounce "bodhran"?

If they're going to sneer, they can at least learn to say it properly.

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 04:18 AM

Where to is it will it be at - tee hee.

I teach bodhran at a local music group and have played in a band for a while now. Some of my learners might be interested in going along... Any more information...

All the best,

Ella who is Sooze

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 06:42 AM

Definition-bodhran player, someone who likes to hang around with folk musicians.

eric

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 07:29 AM

I play flute, whistle and other things etc etc...

but thanks Eric! :-)

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Scotus
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 09:34 AM

Definition of a bodhran -

A tempered pigskin played by an ill-tempered pig!

I once co-judged the band competition at Girvan Festival and the winners consisted of all the bodhran players attending plus one accordeon (47 bodhrans if I remember correctly).

Actually I like a well played bodhran - honest!

Jack

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: GUEST,JT
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 09:41 AM

It's pronounced "bow - ron" the "bow" as in the bow of a ship.

It can be made of pig skin but more usually goat skin.

In China they have been known to be made from dog skin in which case it's called a "bow - wow - ron" Honest!

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Tom Hamilton frae Saltcoats Scotland
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 12:07 PM

I play bordhran and I think it's a joke

what is the world coming to, and will there be a banjo/accordian festivals God forbid.

Tom

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: mandotim
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 01:06 PM

It certainly isn't a joke, I was chatting to the organiser at Bedworth this weekend. As to the musicality, I can think of half a dozen bodhran players who I consider to be brilliant musicians. Best of the lot for me is Mark from Emma and the Professor, but YMMV.
Tim

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: greg stephens
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 01:09 PM

The pronunciation is not standardised in Ireland(never mind the various Anglicised versions). The widespread use of this word to describe this instrument is a very recent thing, so usage hasnt settled down yet. They used to be called tambourines.

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Big Mick
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 01:32 PM

Bodhran, like the pennywhistle, is an easy instrument to play. But it is difficult to play well. Far too many folks think it is just about a thump on the beat. The ornaments and subtleties, in addition to the beat, are what make it the heartbeat of the music. And these ornaments and subtleties, in addition to understanding the structure of the music (time signature, key, etc) are what separate the pro's from hobbyists. I have no problem with folks who just enjoy beating it, and they can accompany fairly well. But if one is going to be accomplished, this instrument takes a great deal of effort.

Having a Festival seems a bit much, however I will wager there will be a lot of good music played. And I will further wager that a great time will be had by all.

le gach dea-mhéin,      

Mick

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 01:37 PM

Pronounciation.

I think it rhymes with "modhran".

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Big Mick
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 01:49 PM

I think that last comment was tongue in cheek, but for those that come later, that is incorrect, or could be correct............LOL.

bowron
bowrahn
boerahn

or as my buddy, Seamus Kennedy says, "If the skin is from a dog, then it is a bow wow rhan."

Mick

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 03:32 PM

Look, People are from Earth, Bodhrans are from Ireland. Played well they are as good as anything else, as is anything else so to speak.

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Leadfingers
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 05:20 PM

Nice to see someone drumming up support for a much maligned instrument

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 28 Nov 06 - 06:00 PM

Thanks Leadfingers,

I give you Ringo, Jo Joe and my mate Bill, drummers all..............

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Mr Yellow
Date: 29 Nov 06 - 08:00 AM

Well if we are going to mock I could aske the difference between a Drummer and a Gynaecologist

Or a Drummer and a toilet seat

and the drummers will laugh last.

If you are a drummer you will have worked it out - if not - maybe not.

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 29 Nov 06 - 08:27 AM

So it's not pronounced 'borran' then! Try telling that to most of the people round my neck of the woods!

I watched a half-hour programme on TV a while back, about the history of the bodhran and it was very interesting indeed (yes, really!). Lots of Irish players on there, a number of champions, and they all pronounced it 'bow (as in the sharp end of a ship) - ron'.

But I don't think I could stand an entire festival of them.

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Stu
Date: 29 Nov 06 - 08:52 AM

Is there going to be a shakey egg or other inappropriate percussion workshop?

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Mooh
Date: 29 Nov 06 - 09:01 AM

Bod-aych-ran we heard once, and were polite enough not to laugh because, well, you never know...

Cool festival idea, assuming of course that other instruments are welcomed to make the drum sound within context. Drums are a huge part of many cultures and should be welcomed.

An aside here: If school children were taught rhythms they would be less handicapped when they seek out music lessons later. They'd also work off some steam (assuming they actually got to play drums), and (gasp) have fun.

Peace, Mooh.

Subject: RE: Bodhran Festival 2008
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 29 Nov 06 - 11:07 AM

I seem to remember a drum of eastern European origin in which the stick or beater was pushed through a hole in the skin. Sounds were created as the stick or beater was pushed and pulled through the skin making an amazing aural and visual effect.

I think it was at a festival work shop by some quite reputable person. Ring any bells? (Sorry)