Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?

21 Jul 09 - 06:04 AM (#2684334)
Subject: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Lizzie Cornish 1

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OK, so having found the beauty of Tam's voice (see Virginia Tam's Voice thread) I notice that alongside all the deeply supportive posts about Tam, runs a similar line of thought about the voice of 'Crow Sister'.

I read that she *had* a Myspace page, and some videos but they're no longer around, so....does anyone know where I *can* actually get to listen to her voice online? (CS, are you listening! - big grin)

I've a feeling that I'm about to be stunned again!

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21 Jul 09 - 06:39 AM (#2684345)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Crow Sister (off with the fairies)

Hi Lizzie... I blinked and made a double take when I saw this! Are you in the toe curling business?

Yeah, I did have a MySpace but the sound quality really bugged me, so I shut it down. I keep thinking I might stick another one up.. But I'd like to fix the crappy noise thing. I've considered YouTube before, but not too comfy with cameras etc. If I change my mind, I'll ask Fisheye to put summat up for me, as he's the resident filmaker (he did Tams vids) and has a proper posh mike!

Err, so in answer, I reckon you'll have to come to Kent then... :-)

They're a lovely crowd and very warm, and as a relative newcomer to folk singing, I've received a lot of encouragement from them too as you've seen from the comments posted.
But as Pierre say's elsewhere, it's actually a group of people with a *lot* of talented amateurs and pro/semi-pro performers.

John Barden is a bit of a 'local hero' and I think you'd love 'Marks in the Grass', a very personal song: initially a poem written by traveller Romanyman with music by JB:
Marks in the Grass, care of 'Fisheye'
Richard Bridge's daughter is quite amazing too. But I don't think there's anything of her on online either - at least not folk stylee.

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21 Jul 09 - 07:03 AM (#2684351)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Lizzie Cornish 1

Toe curling business? :0)

Noooooooo....xx

Just in the business of knowing great music when I hear it, CS, that's all, and always eager to hear more. So, after all those lovely comments in Tam's thread, about you as well, I'm intrigued, that's all.

Thanks for the link to John's song.

I've heard it already, but isn't it GREAT! I'm going to write about it soon, just not had the time yet, as I need to do it justice..and I'm trying to do a 1001 things at present..but I'm on the case of 'Marks in the Grass'.

It's wonderful!

And now...back to you and your voice....

(Good diversionary tactics though) ;0)

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21 Jul 09 - 07:57 AM (#2684375)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: The Barden of England

You're making ME blush now Crow Sister :-)
John Barden

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21 Jul 09 - 08:01 AM (#2684381)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Richard Bridge

To hear my daughter's rock band when she was just 14 or 15 (she wrote a large share of the lyrics and some of the melodies too, but the full arrangements were very much all of the band) you can go to myspace and search for "Youngtorniquet".

Fisheye's Rode is a truly wonderful mic!

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21 Jul 09 - 09:02 AM (#2684415)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Surreysinger

Hi CS - I sent you a PM the other day... did you get it? Looking forward to (hopefully) meeting up with you during that festival week. Sounds as though your singing is coming along nicely !!! :-)
All the best, Irene x

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21 Jul 09 - 09:36 AM (#2684427)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Crow Sister (off with the fairies)

So sorry Surreysinger, my PM box is in a muddle! Thought I'd replied already! No, won't be at Sidders this year after all. Looks like I'll be going camping with my fella instead - if we're both fit for it. He's got Swine Flu at the mo, so I expect I'll get it next. Still got a few folk things planned, though not as much as I was initially intending.

As for singing, yes I think practice and getting out has improved my delivery a fair bit since I started last year. Confidence probably. Still not hot on the interpretation side though.. But I'm sure it'll come.

Anyway, I'll PM you inabit & say more :-)

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21 Jul 09 - 12:21 PM (#2684517)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Jack Blandiver

That demo page is still up there, CS - that said, I can't remember the URL!

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21 Jul 09 - 12:25 PM (#2684520)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Spleen Cringe

As someone who's heard CS's singing (sadly over t'internet and not in person) can I add that you are in for a treat, Lizzie!

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21 Jul 09 - 02:50 PM (#2684675)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Surreysinger

Crow Sister - got your message - thanks for that... and I will reply to you asap.

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21 Jul 09 - 03:16 PM (#2684699)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: The Barden of England

Crow Sister - as an aside, the version of 'Marks in the Grass' that was shot by Fisheye was the first outing for that song, and was a 'Work in progress'. The finished article was taken on a Mobile Phone by Kev the Cloggs in the back garden of The Nags Head at Lower Stoke in Kent, and I just can't believe how well it came out. Here it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQb0noDCar8
John Barden

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21 Jul 09 - 11:14 PM (#2685016)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Pierre Le Chapeau

Crows sister has a great voice and so has Rachael Bridge and VT.
I love to hear all three of them do something together,
(Apart from the Chorus of Ride On?)Great stuff.

Regards Pierre Le Chapeau.

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18 Oct 09 - 01:17 PM (#2747241)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Crow Sister (off with the fairies)

Actually, right here Lizzie :)   ***Waves***
I just got me a MySpace sorted this weekend, without nasty noise interference stuff either. I'd rather have a YouTube channel (as MySpace Music is more for professional bands than amateurs) but I don't have gizmo for filming - while I *do* have a neat little sound gizmo, which is top.

Anyone on Mudcat want to friend me? As I'm a bit of a billy no mates right now..

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18 Oct 09 - 01:37 PM (#2747277)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Brian Peters

You're on. Lovely singing.

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18 Oct 09 - 02:21 PM (#2747314)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: VirginiaTam

Whoooaaa! I completely missed this thread while I was in Mostamazingland (Scotland) 0n holiday.

Love Sister's deflection of attention. See I taught you well.


Yep the Crow sister not only has an astonishing voice, her vocal presentation is so .....unique.

I am so happy there are recordings back up. As soon as TSO gets off the phone with his Mum, I will have a listen.

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18 Oct 09 - 03:47 PM (#2747397)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Crow Sister (off with the fairies)

Mostamazingland - I could live there, but I'd miss classic English woodland. Going camping there next Spring once again - timed to avoid evil killer mozzies of course! I love Inverness, and Lake Affric. My fella's half Scottish..

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18 Oct 09 - 03:58 PM (#2747404)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: VirginiaTam

Ahhh the loveliness. Make way for a bit of evangelising.

The people must hear. Cleanly done, no over production, rendering of traditional songs by a unique yet fresh voice.

Praise be to the Sister. Folk (music) salvation is at hand.




How's that toe curling now?

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18 Oct 09 - 04:07 PM (#2747414)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Crow Sister (off with the fairies)

Pretty bad.
Eeewy...

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19 Oct 09 - 08:11 AM (#2747827)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: naughtyforty

Crow Sister - Avon's skin so soft oil based spray is really good anti-mossi stuff

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19 Oct 09 - 09:29 AM (#2747875)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Jack Campin

Any chance of getting the Murdochspace stuff uploaded to YouTube?

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19 Oct 09 - 03:09 PM (#2748132)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: The Barden of England

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Crow Sister is brilliant. Brian Peters says so too, and both he and I know good when we hear it. More power to your elbow.
John Barden

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19 Oct 09 - 03:20 PM (#2748139)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Donuel

Where may I listen to Crow Sister?

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19 Oct 09 - 03:26 PM (#2748146)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: VirginiaTam

On her myspace page

see this post for link

From: Crow Sister - PM
Date: 18 Oct 09 - 01:17 PM

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19 Oct 09 - 04:54 PM (#2748218)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Lizzie Cornish 1

"....I overheard a young woman, converse with Reynardine......and he smiled as he looked upon her......"

He was smiling because she'd been singing as she came along the lane....and Old Reynardine was lost in the beauty of her voice...vowing to reform his ways forevermore, if she promised to never stop singing to him.....

Crow Sister's Myspace


......and the Crow Sister Maiden smiled...then filled the air with a voice as pure and musical as the clear, sparkling water that filled the magical brook that had begun to flow around Reynardine's castle....

And up in the tree sat Alison Gross, green with envy that the Crow Sister Maiden had stolen away Reynardine, her former accomplice in Evil, now reduced to a Worshipping Angel....



WHAT can I say, CS??????

Apart from......Bloody WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!

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19 Oct 09 - 05:29 PM (#2748241)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Crow Sister (off with the fairies)

Lollers LC, you don't half make me laff with your style! ;-)
Ta for all the nice words here anyhoo, & for folks friending too.

I wonder what old Reynardine was getting up to, up there in his mountain castle? I used the earlier "shining eyes" lyric that Lloyd came up with rather than the usual one. I mean, would you honestly follow some man's brilliantly glowing teeth throughout the night? Mmmm.. nope? Me neither. Especially as they hadn't even invented fang whitening toothpaste back in the olden days, so Rey probably brushed his teeth in ground-up maidens or something.. Ooee, just imagine the morning breath.

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20 Oct 09 - 02:52 AM (#2748509)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: VirginiaTam

snork ground up maidens...


See I tol you guys. she is good, damn good. And funny too. If she increased her repertoire to the ribald and bawdy, she could keep an audience riveted for hours.

So if you know any songs that you think would fit with her voice, please list them here.



muhahahaha

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20 Oct 09 - 05:38 AM (#2748544)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Crow Sister (off with the fairies)

Tam, you forgot to mention all my amazing charidy work (that I never talk about) single-handedly rescuing hundreds of suffering Turkey-Dogs each year, from the mines of darkest Greenland.

Or indeed the miraculous holy light, that emanates from my...

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20 Oct 09 - 06:07 AM (#2748554)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Brian Peters

"I used the earlier "shining eyes" lyric that Lloyd came up with rather than the usual one."

Ah, the power of Mudcat!

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20 Oct 09 - 06:52 AM (#2748570)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Janie

Lovely singing, Crow Sister.

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20 Oct 09 - 07:00 AM (#2748571)
Subject: RE: Crow Sister - Where can I hear her sing?
From: Crow Sister (off with the fairies)

"Any chance of getting the Murdochspace stuff uploaded to YouTube?"

JC - I've not explored YouTube further yet as I haven't made up any visuals to add to the vocals. But maybe I aughta put together some photo collages. YouTube is much more appealing to me than MySpace in many respects, as a very informal, creative and ordinary 'folk' community for anyone who fancies just having a go - if I do sort anything out on Tubey, I'll update this thread.

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