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Post by pjrcorreia on May 27, 2009 22:20:27 GMT
Hi everyone,
From Celtic Woman's newsletter
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Best wishes,
Paulo Correia
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Post by Libby on Jun 1, 2009 5:29:35 GMT
I heard that song live a couple weeks ago, and it was very nice. They sang, and played, some other new songs, too. It was a wonderful show. I have to say I was slightly disappointed with Alex's solos. Her voice is very nice, but she didn't sing any Celtic songs, just light pop songs that aren't particular favorites of mine. All Orla used to sing were the lovely, slow Celtic songs. I think her absence is worse than Meav's, since Lynn fills her place quite nicely, as far as her voice. I enjoyed Chloe's and Mairead's performances the most. Chloe's voice is the most impressive out of all of them.
They sang Danny Boy together, and it was very beautiful, with the way they did their harmonies. The audience erupted in applause after that one.
Sorry, no photos, photography was prohibited.
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Post by larryhauck on Jun 30, 2009 2:47:09 GMT
I heard that song live a couple weeks ago, and it was very nice. They sang, and played, some other new songs, too. It was a wonderful show. I have to say I was slightly disappointed with Alex's solos. Her voice is very nice, but she didn't sing any Celtic songs, just light pop songs that aren't particular favorites of mine. All Orla used to sing were the lovely, slow Celtic songs. I think her absence is worse than Meav's, since Lynn fills her place quite nicely, as far as her voice. I enjoyed Chloe's and Mairead's performances the most. Chloe's voice is the most impressive out of all of them. They sang Danny Boy together, and it was very beautiful, with the way they did their harmonies. The audience erupted in applause after that one. Sorry, no photos, photography was prohibited. It's nice to hear them sing about America. I wish Hayley would try a song or two; an original composition would be nice. Look what" I'm Proud to be an American" did for Lee Greenwood or "God Bless America" for Kate Smith. Larry |
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Post by Libby on Jul 26, 2009 4:15:36 GMT
Yes, but aren't they American? Hayley isn't American. She did sing Shenandoah which is an American folk song.
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Post by martindn on Jul 26, 2009 21:30:46 GMT
Well, Hayley isn't British either. Now go and have a look at some of my videos in the Beaumanor Hall Concert thread!
Especially. Jerusalem, Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory.
Martin
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Post by Libby on Jul 27, 2009 2:20:25 GMT
Well, Hayley isn't British either. Now go and have a look at some of my videos in the Beaumanor Hall Concert thread! Especially. Jerusalem, Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory. Martin That's a little different, because New Zealand is still part of the British Commonwealth, isn't it? Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Queen the Head of State in New Zealand? So, it makes more sense for Hayley to sing British patriotic songs, but not American ones so much. True, she sang our National Anthem, and she did sound better than most people I've heard sing it. However, since she's not an American, it might seem strange to some people. Especially with the way she pronounced "red glare". Very Kiwi, not American-sounding at all! |
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Post by Jono on Jul 27, 2009 2:37:10 GMT
Libby, Yeah you are correct, HM Queen Elizabeth is our Head of State, though I'm not sure many New Zealanders know that now. Also our highest court is in England, the Privy Council. So you are quite correct in saying that we are more related to the UK. Don't get me wrong though, we weren't made to sing "God Save The Queen" in primary school, we are very much separate countries. It is mostly technicalities. But aren't Celtic Woman Irish? So why can they sing O' America then? - EDIT: Sorry just realised that's a stupid question, I misread something further up. I think it's fine for Hayley to record "Star Spangled Banner"....partly because I really like the anthem i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifWhat do you think? Jono |
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Post by Libby on Jul 27, 2009 2:52:18 GMT
But aren't Celtic Woman Irish? So why can they sing O' America then? I think it's fine for Hayley to record "Star Spangled Banner"....partly because I really like the anthem i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif I never meant to imply that Celtic Woman shouldn't have sung that song. They explained that the song was meaningful because of the Irish immigrants who came to America, and because America had embraced them so well. That makes more sense to me. America has not embraced Hayley enough, not enough so that we deserve to have her sing a patriotic song. I don't think she should, or would, actually record our national anthem. If she were going to record a national anthem/patriotic song of another country, it would make more sense for it to be one from the UK or Japan, since she's more popular there. Singing an American song wouldn't necessarily attract Americans to her. Shenandoah has gotten great responses, but it's more of folk song, not as much to do with loyalty to the country. |
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Post by Jono on Jul 27, 2009 5:38:33 GMT
I never meant to imply that Celtic Woman shouldn't have sung that song. They explained that the song was meaningful because of the Irish immigrants who came to America, and because America had embraced them so well. That makes more sense to me. America has not embraced Hayley enough, not enough so that we deserve to have her sing a patriotic song. I don't think she should, or would, actually record our national anthem. If she were going to record a national anthem/patriotic song of another country, it would make more sense for it to be one from the UK or Japan, since she's more popular there. Singing an American song wouldn't necessarily attract Americans to her. Shenandoah has gotten great responses, but it's more of folk song, not as much to do with loyalty to the country. Yeah, like I said in my edit, stupid question....I thought you thought that CW are American further up....and I already knew that the song was written for CW, I just temporarily forgot.. Pretty much straight after I posted I realised how stupid that question was. And yes I guess recording a US patriotic song wouldn't be overly appropriate yet...doesn't mean she cant do it... I just really like your anthem and would love to hear Hayley sing it, purely selfish reasons. Jono |
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Post by Libby on Aug 1, 2009 4:25:00 GMT
I like yours, too! I bet you can't guess why.  And did you know that our patriotic song, Our Country 'Tis of Thee, has the same tune as God Save the Queen? |
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Post by martindn on Aug 1, 2009 16:01:01 GMT
Yes, and the German National Anthem uses the tune Cwm Rhondda! It is a small word.
Martin
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Post by Richard on Aug 2, 2009 8:38:30 GMT
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Post by Jono on Aug 2, 2009 8:43:01 GMT
Richard, You are quite correct, thanks for reminding me about this anthem discussion...I was listening to anthems the other day, and the German one is another one I like!  I'm sure I've heard other anthems that have the same tune as hymns...I wonder if the hymns came first or the anthems? Cheers Jono And Libby yes I did know one of your patriotic songs had the same tune as "God Save the Queen"...just didn't know which one lol. (I read about this kind of thing a lot because it interests me) |
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Post by Libby on Aug 3, 2009 22:15:10 GMT
Oh yes, and the Battle Hymn of the Republic is to John Brown's Body.
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Post by larryhauck on Aug 3, 2009 22:45:34 GMT
But aren't Celtic Woman Irish? So why can they sing O' America then? I think it's fine for Hayley to record "Star Spangled Banner"....partly because I really like the anthem i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif I never meant to imply that Celtic Woman shouldn't have sung that song. They explained that the song was meaningful because of the Irish immigrants who came to America, and because America had embraced them so well. That makes more sense to me. America has not embraced Hayley enough, not enough so that we deserve to have her sing a patriotic song. I don't think she should, or would, actually record our national anthem. If she were going to record a national anthem/patriotic song of another country, it would make more sense for it to be one from the UK or Japan, since she's more popular there. Singing an American song wouldn't necessarily attract Americans to her. Shenandoah has gotten great responses, but it's more of folk song, not as much to do with loyalty to the country. Well it's understandable that Shenandoah didn't give Hayley a boost in the U S. It's an obscure folk song that many younger Americans haven't even heard. I agree that the loss of Orla from the Celtic Woman was a blow to them. But I think the loss of Meav was equally devastating. I had a chance to see them in St Louis this year and I didn't think the new group was worthy of my seventy five dollars. Larry |
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