That's the one. Perfect for harp.
And, btw, I absolutely love that song.
That's the one. Perfect for harp.
Well, you'd better spread the word, then, because I won't be the only one tempted to make the analogy.An Draighean wrote:Mrs. Blackthorn hates the H-word (perhaps because she is short?)! Fortunately, she does not read C&F.Nanohedron wrote:Livin' the dream. You're a 21st-Century hobbit.
You are correct; it's already been done - that's how I know she doesn't like it!Nanohedron wrote:Well, you'd better spread the word, then, because I won't be the only one tempted to make the analogy.An Draighean wrote:Mrs. Blackthorn hates the H-word (perhaps because she is short?)! Fortunately, she does not read C&F.Nanohedron wrote:Livin' the dream. You're a 21st-Century hobbit.
If you don't mind me asking, What does Mrs. Blackthorn think of the whole house? Was building this type of house something she's dreamed of a while too?An Draighean wrote:You are correct; it's already been done - that's how I know she doesn't like it!Nanohedron wrote: Well, you'd better spread the word, then, because I won't be the only one tempted to make the analogy.
I had not heard the song previously, but I find the song to be quite an ear-worm. .. Yet, I can't clearly identify what makes the song great. Ben, can you help me? What is it that makes the song a great song?benhall.1 wrote:That's the one. Perfect for harp.
And, btw, I absolutely love that song.
I think we may be assured that Ben was indulging in humor most ridiculous - at least insofar as me playing it is concerned.AaronFW wrote:Ben, can you help me? What is it that makes the song a great song?
You might be waiting for a good long while, because first I have to have actual said harp in my hot little hands (might be a month or two yet), and then I have the job ahead of getting a handle on the beast, and who knows how long that'll take. Plus, to be honest, I have a history of not recording myself. You never know, but no promises. In the meantime, here's a harp bad boy (never dreamt there could even be such a thing):AaronFW wrote:P.s. I look forward to hearing Nano's harp cover.
I thought that at first too. But since that YouTube has 87million views, it made me suspect there was something more than personal taste.Nanohedron wrote:I think we may be assured that Ben was indulging in humor most ridiculous - at least insofar as me playing it is concerned.AaronFW wrote:Ben, can you help me? What is it that makes the song a great song?
As to Ben's (and, apparently, your own) love and appreciation for it, why seek justifications? It's personal taste. And BTW, as far as Ben's taste goes, it's news to me.
That is fine. I'll wait.Nanohedron wrote:You might be waiting for a good long while, because first I have to have actual said harp in my hot little hands (might be a month or two yet), and then I have the job ahead of getting a handle on the beast, and who knows how long that'll take. Plus, to be honest, I have a history of not recording myself. You never know, but no promises. In the meantime, here's a harp bad boy (never dreamt there could even be such a thing):AaronFW wrote:P.s. I look forward to hearing Nano's harp cover.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qUV46URMpg
A strathspey and two reels: Ca the Stirks Frae Out the Corn, Lochiel's Awa to France, and The Strathbogie Toast. One or two wrong notes, sure, but otherwise pretty darned good.
I doubt it. You're just in good company, is all.AaronFW wrote:But since that YouTube has 87million views, it made me suspect there was something more than personal taste.
In their respective vids, both Buchanan and Alex Bigney (the "bad boy") are playing concert pedal harps, the humongous types you'd find in orchestra settings. Mine will be more like the one in the following pic, both in size and in having the same low-headed "Gaelic" configuration, but with a full array sharping levers as well:AaronFW wrote:...Greg Buchanan visited my school and played like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VwUUiRZ90U ; Otherwise I haven't really seen or heard harps much.
Also, check out Manx tunes too if you haven’t already. I don’t get enough Manx tunes in my life, but I love all the ones I do.Nanohedron wrote:
As for what I intend to do with it? Trad tunes I already know, of course, but for my tastes airs will suit me best for quite a long time. And as I said earlier, Xmas tunes, too. I won't be confining myself strictly to any one genre, although I confess I do find myself leaning strongly toward the Scottish repertory now. As to why that should be, I couldn't tell you, other than it simply works for me.
Almost all of the house was designed and built to her specifications, so I would say she has bought into the whole idea. The only places I really had any input were my office, the garages, and my workshop (in an ancillary building, already built). Her dream house (for a long while) has included a large spacious kitchen, a huge pantry, and a large sewing room, and places for all her harps and a cello, so she will have all of that now.AaronFW wrote:If you don't mind me asking, What does Mrs. Blackthorn think of the whole house? Was building this type of house something she's dreamed of a while too?An Draighean wrote:You are correct; it's already been done - that's how I know she doesn't like it!Nanohedron wrote: Well, you'd better spread the word, then, because I won't be the only one tempted to make the analogy.
Relatedly... when my wife saw the photos, she said that if you guys don't have anyone to inherit the property when you pass on, we would be willing to help out. This suggestion is for your peace of mind, not ours.
Great.An Draighean wrote:
Almost all of the house was designed and built to her specifications, so I would say she has bought into the whole idea. The only places I really had any input were my office, the garages, and my workshop (in an ancillary building, already built). Her dream house (for a long while) has included a large spacious kitchen, a huge pantry, and a large sewing room, and places for all her harps and a cello, so she will have all of that now.
Our shared dream was to have a large piece of wooded and very private rural land. The idea of an earth-sheltered house was originally mine, and she was resistant at first - until she saw some houses that our builder had done. When she saw that they could be light, spacious and airy, and not a dreary "hobbit hole", then she began to see the advantages of operating efficiency, strength (security), and the low maintenance. We have been married for 39 years; in that time I have learned never to make any major decision without her complete concurrence.