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Newsletter August 2002
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Heidi, Stef & Bow Triplets
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Aug 13, 2002 12:50 PDT
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Die Deutsche Uebersetzung befindet sich ganz unten im Mail
(scroll down for the German translation)
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Rent a cottage in CLONMOYLAN on the beautiful Lough Derg,
County Clare, Ireland. Go to (German language):
http://www.rolfmeierreisen.ch/irland/irland2.html
Visit our Radiostation
CLONMOYLAN TOP-CELTIC CHOICE:
http://stations.mp3s.com/stations/116/clonmoylan_top-celtic_choi.html
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Content:
1. Swedish music makes you happy.
2. Comments by CELTIC WAYS on the forthcoming CD.
3. Burntwood festival, Staffordshire, UK, 16.17.18. Aug.
4. Elfs and Fairies Concert in a quarry, 01.09.02
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A Chairde
Dear friends of Bow Triplets,
Stef's mini tour of Galway, Clare and West Cork was grand with a big
session with wonderful musicians in Sixmilebridge and many a song
and tune with his friend the folksinger/guitarist Ronnie Carthy in the
pubs
of Baltimore and Skibbereen. Hear Ronnie sing at:
http://mp3.com/ronnie_carthy
Stef finally found a new anglo concertina to his liking in Galway.
A three row button job with a wonderful sound. He has been playing it
all summer now so watch out for it during the upcoming concerts.
Only just back from Sweden we have a few days here in Switzerland
before we're off to England and the Burntwood festival on Friday.
There are some things we'd like to tell you about before we go
and we found some time for a reduced letter.
So here it is, newsletter no 12 of August 2002.
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1. Swedish music makes you happy.
Apart from lots of sunshine, fishing and swimming we had many great
musical experiences up in Sweden this summer but we'll restrict
ourselves to tell you about this one festival on Sunday 4.August.
The venue was a cultural center in Skateloev in Smaland, south Sweden.
This cultural center is set in a beautiful park with lots of trees and
with cottages scattered around the festival ground.
There was a dance floor set up in front of the main stage where folk
dances could be viewed to the tunes of performing bands.
The festival started in the morning with musicians rowing across the
lake to the church next to the festival grounds. Then there was a
service
in church with traditional fiddle music followed by various performances
on the main stage outside. After the performances various groups of
musicians formed in different corners of the park and anyone with an
instrument was invited to join in.
After our performance, Heidi found a group of traditional Swedish
fiddlers and was delighted to play along with them and further her
experience with trad Swedish fiddling.
Stef found a group of accordionists and joined them with his guitar.
While taking breaks and walking across the grounds we heard a
fantastic variety of music and instruments, to mention one there
were many very good key fiddle players. For those of you who don't
yet know what a key fiddle (nyckelharpa) is, it is a very old Swedish
traditional type of fiddle that is hung in front of your belly and
played
with buttons and a very short bow.
It is the sound of the nyckelharpa that produces this haunting, flowing
fiddle sound that is so typical for traditional Swedish music.
We're looking forward to next summers Swedish folk festivals already.
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2. Comments by CELTIC WAYS on the forthcoming CD.
For me, its always an event when new music comes
from Heidi, Stef and their Bow Triplets band. The quality
of their music, arrangements and production excels many
of the "label" bands.
Here's the latest listenable and downloadable offerings
from this wonderful outfit. All of the new tracks are from their
wonderful forthcoming CD "One Spot On Earth"
which is destined to be a worldwide smash hit. .......
Release could be the end of the year.
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Big John McNeal
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Listed as bluegrass, but this Jay Ungar arrangement of a Scottish tune
is quite a romp. The fiddling is superb, as we have often experienced
from Bow Triplets, but I love the drums. Its not the drums are original
or different, but its what storms this "fiddle fever" tune along. I love
the clever little key modulations towards the end.
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Lord Of The Dance.
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When Bow Triplets decide to do something beautiful, they excel. Yes,
you've heard Lord Of The Dance, but never like this. The fiddling,
percussion and guitar arrangements at the start drift into the gothic,
and elemental. Suddenly you find yourself listening to the true spirit
and meaning of the song.
After a couple of verses, the band start to sing in wonderful
un-accompanied chorus, in comes the bass - and bounces into
the "Lord Of The Dance" we all know and love - but that's not all.
Wait until you hear the tagged on "Dance Of The Lord", the best
bluegrass you'll have ever heard. You'll be rushing to get those spoons
out of the cutlery draw and join in.
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Cock Of The North
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Starts of with a baccy chewing, ride into the sunset mood, yet the
vocals sound very English early Albion Dance Band. I'm now trying to
imagine The Albion Band providing music for westerns. This song has
such a unique combination of sounds. Its loveable on first listen.
Thanks to The Bow Triplets you'll be hearing this song sung in more
pubs, and maybe at soccer matches too. Its a great song for mob
singing.
I love the lines ....
O Cock Of The North
With a dream in your hand
My love has come home to this beautiful land
And he comes through the door with his eyes like the sun
And his kitbag's so full of the treasures he's won.
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Sam's Big Day
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An end of the evening, sobering up slow waltz., beautifully played.
A great tune for the bride and groom's last dance at their
wedding reception.
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The Old Girl
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Starts with a flower power 60s folkey style that merges
smoothly and beautifully with Bow Triplet's signature waltzy sound
........... so enjoy listening
and be ready for the future release of "One Spot On Earth"
http://celticways.com/bowtriplets/samples
John Willmott, Editor CELTIC WAYS in Ireland.
For those who wish to pre order the album in a luxury digipac
cover (CHF 35.- or US$20.- incl. postage):
ones-@bowtriplets.com
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3. Burntwood festival, Staffordshire, UK
We're flying out to Birmingham this Friday the 16. and are performing
on the festival as follows:
Fri 16th. 21-10 - 21-50
Sat 17th. 22-00 - 23-00
Sun 18th. 18-00 - 18-45
Here's the festivals homepage:
http://www.burntwoodfolkfestival.co.uk
Hope to see some friends there, it should be a great festival.
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4. Elfs and Fairies Concert in a quarry
Bow Triplets are playing a concert to the elfs and fairies of an old
quarry
near Zuerich. The quarry is inhabited by the artists Beat Kohlbrenner
and Ruedi Moesch whose stone sculptures mix with the trees and
schrubs of this fairy like garden. A very special venue which in itself
is an experience not to be missed.
Sunday 01.September from 10.30 to approx 13.30
Irish brunch, barbeque and drinks.
Paradiesgaertli Steinbruch in Steinmaur / Suenikon, close to Dielsdorf
Tickets available at the first tree, CHF 15.- children up to 12 years
free admission.
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We hope you have enjoyed our August newsletter and we look
forward to visiting your mailbox again soon.
Your feedback is always warmly welcome, mail us at:
feed-@bowtriplets.com
our homepage as always: http://www.bowtriplets.com
Let music brighten your days.
Beir bua agus beannacht:-)
Heidi and Stef
Heidi, Stef and Bow Triplets, Irish-Celtic Music
Schulstrasse 12, CH-8254 Basadingen, Switzerland
ph. ++41(0)52 654 18 17 fax. ++41 (0)52 654 18 19
homepage - http://www.bowtriplets.com
free music downloads - http://www.mp3.com/bowtriplets
email - irish-@bowtriplets.com
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Deutsche Version
Ein Haus mieten in CLONMOYLAN am wunderschoenen Lough Derg,
County Clare, Irland. Go to (Deutsch):
http://www.rolfmeierreisen.ch/irland/irland2.html
Besucht unsere Radiostation
CLONMOYLAN TOP-CELTIC CHOICE:
http://stations.mp3s.com/stations/116/clonmoylan_top-celtic_choi.html
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Fruehere Rundbriefe sind abgelegt unter:
http://www.topica.com/lists/bowtriplets/read
Inhalt:
1. Swedische Musik macht froh!
2. CELTIC WAYS ueber unsere kommende CD (nicht uebersetzt).
3. Burntwood Festival, Staffordshire, UK, 16.17.18. Aug.
4. Feen und Elfenkonzert im Steinbruch, 01.09.02
A Chairde
Liebe Bow Triplets Freunde
Stef's kleine Reise nach Galway, Clare und West Cork war toll mit einer
grossen "session" mit hervorragende Musiker in Sixmilebridge und viele
Songs mit seinem Freund der Sänger/Gitarrist Ronnie Carthy in den Pubs
von Baltimore und Skibbereen.
Hoert Ronnie singen unter:
http://mp3.com/ronnie_carthy
Aendlich fand Stef seine neue Concertina in Galway. Ein drei-reihiges
Instrument mit klasse Ton. Er hat den ganzen Sommer durch darauf
gespielt und Ihr werdet es bestimmt hoeren an den naechsten Konzerten.
Gerade zurueck aus Schweden sind wir einige wenige Tage in der
Schweiz, bevor wir am kommenden Freitag nach Birmingham fliegen
fuer das Musikfestival in Burntwood, Staffordshire.
Es gibt ein Paar Dinge, die wir Euch mitteilen moechten und so
bekommt Ihr hier diesmal einen "kurzen" Rundbrief.
Also, unser Rundbrief Nr. 12, August 2002. Viel Vergnuegen.
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1. Swedische Musik macht froh!
Zusaetzlich zum wunderschoenen Wetter in Schweden mit viel
Baden und Fischen hatten wir viele schoene Musikerlebnisse
in diesem Sommer. Wir beschraenken uns auf das Erzaehlen
von dem Festival in Skateloev, Smaland am 04. August.
Der Ort war ein Kultur und Heimatzentrum in Suedschweden.
Dieses Zentrum war in einem wunderschoenen, wildbewachsenen
Park mit vielen Birken und kleinen Haeuschen nahe an einem See.
Ein mit Birkenzweigen geschmueckter Tanzboden war vor der
Buehne aufgebaut, sodass man Volkstaenze tanzen konnte
zu den Klaengen der auftretenden Bands.
Das Festival fing am Morgen an mit Geigern, die quer ueber den See
ruderten zu der Kirche am Ufer vom Park. Dann war ein Gottesdienst
mit traditioneller Schwedischer Fiddlemusik. Anschliessend gab es
Auftritte auf der Buehne draussen im Freien.
Nach den Auftritten gruppierten sich die verschiedensten Formationen
in allen Ecken des Parks und in den kleinen Haeusern und jeder mit
einem Instrument dabei war eingeladen mitzuspielen.
Nach unserem Auftritt fand sich Heidi zusammen mit einer Gruppe
schwedischer Geiger und vertiefte, sichtbar geniessend, ihr Wissen von
der traditionellen schwedischen Fiddlemusik
Stef fand eine Gruppe Akkordeonisten und begleitete entzueckt
die Klaenge vom bekannten Reichsspielmann "Gnesta Kalle" mit
seiner Gitarre.
Waehrend unseren Spatziergaengen durch den Park hoerten wir
eine fantastische Mischung von Musik und Instrumenten.
Um eines zu erwaehnen, dort waren einige sehr gute Nyckelharpa-
spieler. Fuer diejenigen, die nicht wissen was eine "Nyckelharpa" ist,
es ist eine sehr alte, traditionelle Art von schwedischer Fiddle die
um den Hals gehaengt und vor dem Bauch mit einem kleinen
Bogen gespielt wird. Die Saiten werden mit Knoepfen gedrueckt.
Es ist die Nyckelharpa, die den bezaubernden, schwebenden Geigenklang
produziert, der so typisch ist fuer traditionelle schwedische Musik..
Wir freuen uns schon auf das naechste Sommerfestival.
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2. CELTIC WAYS ueber unsere kommende CD (nicht uebersetzt).
For me, its always an event when new music comes
from Heidi, Stef and their Bow Triplets band. The quality
of their music, arrangements and production excels many
of the "label" bands.
Here's the latest listenable and downloadable offerings
from this wonderful outfit. All of the new tracks are from their
wonderful forthcoming CD "One Spot On Earth"
which is destined to be a worldwide smash hit. .......
Release could be the end of the year.
----------------------------
Big John McNeal
----------------------------
Listed as bluegrass, but this Jay Ungar arrangement of a Scottish tune
is quite a romp. The fiddling is superb, as we have often experienced
from Bow Triplets, but I love the drums. Its not the drums are original
or different, but its what storms this "fiddle fever" tune along. I love
the clever little key modulations towards the end.
-------------------------------
Lord Of The Dance.
-------------------------------
When Bow Triplets decide to do something beautiful, they excel. Yes,
you've heard Lord Of The Dance, but never like this. The fiddling,
percussion and guitar arrangements at the start drift into the gothic,
and elemental. Suddenly you find yourself listening to the true spirit
and meaning of the song.
After a couple of verses, the band start to sing in wonderful
un-accompanied chorus, in comes the bass - and bounces into
the "Lord Of The Dance" we all know and love - but that's not all.
Wait until you hear the tagged on "Dance Of The Lord", the best
bluegrass you'll have ever heard. You'll be rushing to get those spoons
out of the cutlery draw and join in.
-----------------------------
Cock Of The North
-----------------------------
Starts of with a baccy chewing, ride into the sunset mood, yet the
vocals sound very English early Albion Dance Band. I'm now trying to
imagine The Albion Band providing music for westerns. This song has
such a unique combination of sounds. Its loveable on first listen.
Thanks to The Bow Triplets you'll be hearing this song sung in more
pubs, and maybe at soccer matches too. Its a great song for mob
singing.
I love the lines ....
O Cock Of The North
With a dream in your hand
My love has come home to this beautiful land
And he comes through the door with his eyes like the sun
And his kitbag's so full of the treasures he's won.
-------------------------
Sam's Big Day
-------------------------
An end of the evening, sobering up slow waltz., beautifully played.
A great tune for the bride and groom's last dance at their
wedding reception.
--------------------
The Old Girl
--------------------
Starts with a flower power 60s folkey style that merges
smoothly and beautifully with Bow Triplet's signature waltzy sound
........... so enjoy listening
and be ready for the future release of "One Spot On Earth"
http://celticways.com/bowtriplets/samples
John Willmott, Editor CELTIC WAYS in Ireland.
Fuer diejenigen, die die handsignierte Ausgabe im Luxus Digipac Cover
vorbestellen moechten (CHF 35.- inkl. Porto):
ones-@bowtriplets.com
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3. Burntwood Festival, Staffordshire, UK, 16.17.18. Aug.
Wir fliegen nach Birmingham am kommenden Freitag 16. Aug. und
treten wie folgt am Festival auf
Freitag 16. 21-10 - 21-50
Samstag 17. 22-00 - 23-00
Sonntag 18. 18-00 - 18-45
Hier ist der homepage des Festivals:
http://www.burntwoodfolkfestival.co.uk
Wir hoffen, vielleicht einige Freunde dort antreffen zu koennnen.
Auf dem Programm sind viele tolle Musiker angekuendigt und es
verspricht, ein tolles Musik-Fest zu werden.
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4. Feen und Elfenkonzert im Steinbruch, 01.09.02
Bow Triplets spielt ein Konzert fuer die Feen und Elfen in einem alten
Steinbruch in der Naehe von Dielsdorf ZH.
Das Konzert findet statt zwischen den Skulpturen der beiden
Bildhauer Beat Kohlbrenner und Ruedi Moesch.
Dieser gruene Ort an der Grenze von Fantasie und Wirklichkeit ist
eine Erfahrung, fuer die alleine es sich lohnt, hinzufahren.
Sonntag 01.September von 10.30 Uhr bis ca. 13.30 Uhr.
Irisches Essen, Grill, Getraenke, Grotto, Kunst und Vetterliwirtschaft.
Paradiesgaertli, Steinbruch Steinmaur / Suenikon, naehe Dielsdorf.
Karten erhaeltlich beim ersten Baum, Fr. 15.-
Kinder bis 12 J. gratis.
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Wir hoffen, dass Euch der August-Rundbrief gefallen hat und
wir freuen uns, Eure Briefkaesten bald wieder zu besuchen..
Feedback ist immer willkommen, schickt uns ein Mail mit Wuenschen
und Anregungen an:
feed-@bowtriplets.com
Unsere deutsche Internetseite:
http://bowtriplets.com/textbow/textbow.htm
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Beir bua agus beannacht:-)
Mit unseren allerbesten Wuenschen fuer Musik, Energie und Licht,
Heidi and Stef
Heidi, Stef & Bow Triplets
email: irish-@bowtriplets.com
homepage: http://www.bowtriplets.com
free downloads: http://www.mp3.com/bowtriplets
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