And if anybody has any Irish Music shirt ideas that you're dying to give to someone for Christmas, let me know... I still have time to design stuff and get it onto the site in time for xmas... </shameless plug>
I wonder if, in the version of English spoken at the time, O'Carolan came up with "Planxty" as a word comprised of many words put together, such as "plenty of thanks to you", substituting "x" for a series of letters that sound the same.
I recall a poem using what sounded like nonsense words in the same vein as a child "Jaberwocky" (by Lewis Carroll). I remember a high school English teacher telling me that the "wabe" was the "way back lawn".
>>Can you do double sided?: I like shirts with the punchline on the back, as in e.g:
Hey Rick,
For some reason, Cafe Press won't print on the back of some of the shirts, but they will on others. Oh... and it adds $3 to the price, if I remember correctly.
>>> But is there something for the Herselves/Himselves/Significant Others...?
Great idea! I added a couple of simple ones, "Trad Widow" and "Abandoned for Trad" to the Sessions section. I'll try to spend some time thinking of other ones too.
1. I am McCracken
2. If you play "Wizard's Walk" that is fine, just be sure to provide me with a bucket to puke in.
3. I am half Irish, 1/2 Scottish and 3/4 SOB, that's why it doesn't matter what strings I use.
4. No, I would not be interested in joining your pathetic shamrock sucking band.
5. The only sheet music we use here is in the bathroom.
6. I don't give a flying freak that Lunasa is your favorite band.
7. Please take all looks and cold shoulders as an invitation to the door because your playing is horrid.
8. Welcome!, and have a wonderful time
Gather mortals, hear THE MCCRACKEN! Hey man, did I ever tell you how much I liked Lunasa?
No but seriously folks, I own the 'Keeping it Reel' shirt because I'm a huge dork, and I endorse these here fine products. I have not been paid to give this testimonial, though if I'm not going to get paid I'm just going to stop doing them altogether. Ya got that, Rev? Is this thing on? [tap tap]
I have a t-shirt that is wearing out and would like to replace that has a picture of several instruments (hammered dulcimer, fiddle, 5-string banjo) with a quote underneath by Oliver Wendell Holmes: "We do not quit playing because we grow old, we grow old because we quit playing." Maybe something with more session-friendly instruments (I prefer mandolin and concertina, but pipes, fiddle, even bodhran).
How easy would it be to get some of these designs on a bumper sticker? Is this something simple to do, or does it entail added expense for you? My flute's in a handgun case and I will be taking a plane with it, so I want to decorate the case with something that gives a hint that this is a musical instrument, not a weapon.
I like the 5000 tunes, 15000 names one (although if I was a banjo player, I'd get Harp Onna Stick in a heartbeat). I realize the aspect ratio of the 5000 tunes one is not the same as a bumper sticker - sorry if it entails some reformatting! Also (and you don't have to do this), for the sticker at least, it'd be really neat if the little flourish was something recognizably ITM (not a shamrock or Guinness, but maybe a knot or something?).
This is really neat; I've been looking all over for an ITM-themed sticker.
Christmas Presents
Christmas Presents
If anybody cares, I just put everything in my Irish Music Tee-Shirt shop on sale for Christmas... All about 10% off.
http://ITMgoodies.com
And if anybody has any Irish Music shirt ideas that you're dying to give to someone for Christmas, let me know... I still have time to design stuff and get it onto the site in time for xmas... </shameless plug>
# Posted on November 24th 2008 by Reverend
Re: Christmas Presents
How about a "tune it or die" design.
# Posted on November 24th 2008 by iain beag
Re: Christmas Presents
Yeah, I've thought about that one... there are numerous ones out there, but I could maybe come up with one that is specific to Irish...
# Posted on November 24th 2008 by Reverend
Re: Christmas Presents
I love this t shirt:
http://www.cafepress.com/ITMGoodies.257669758
Very good
I'll think about it Reverend
# Posted on November 24th 2008 by I ♥ Dow
Re: Christmas Presents
Can you do double sided?: I like shirts with the punchline on the back, as in e.g:
F: "All Tradition Irish tunes sound the same to me..."
B: "... absolutely wonderful! "
Just an idea. Does anybody else have front/back suggestions?
# Posted on November 24th 2008 by Rick Payman
Re: Christmas Presents
Bad Ideas:
"Planxty You!"
A nice excerpt of classical, Irish Poetry (not a bad idea if you find the right excerpt. The Irish are known as word smiths.)
A quote from a famous historical figure regarding whistles or flutes. (You'd have to research it.)
# Posted on November 24th 2008 by Arthur Nordstrom
Re: Christmas Presents
I wonder if, in the version of English spoken at the time, O'Carolan came up with "Planxty" as a word comprised of many words put together, such as "plenty of thanks to you", substituting "x" for a series of letters that sound the same.
I recall a poem using what sounded like nonsense words in the same vein as a child "Jaberwocky" (by Lewis Carroll). I remember a high school English teacher telling me that the "wabe" was the "way back lawn".
# Posted on November 24th 2008 by Arthur Nordstrom
Re: Christmas Presents
Plucking good banjo player
# Posted on November 24th 2008 by Pio Ryan
Re: Christmas Presents
>>Can you do double sided?: I like shirts with the punchline on the back, as in e.g:
Hey Rick,
For some reason, Cafe Press won't print on the back of some of the shirts, but they will on others. Oh... and it adds $3 to the price, if I remember correctly.
But I love the idea! I'll dig into it a bit...
# Posted on November 24th 2008 by Reverend
Re: Christmas Presents
NIce shirts
But is there something for the Herselves/Himselves/Significant Others of the world since the are the ones who have to tolerate our Obsesiuns
# Posted on November 25th 2008 by zippydw
Re: Christmas Presents
The "I'm with Modhran" one is a masterpiece.
# Posted on November 25th 2008 by bodhran bliss
Re: Christmas Presents
Front: bunch of sessioners welcoming Santa with drink, etc.
Back: more of them, spit-roasting his reindeer unbeknown to him...
# Posted on November 25th 2008 by nicholas
Re: Christmas Presents
...and ransacking the goodies on his sledge, of course.
# Posted on November 25th 2008 by nicholas
Re: Christmas Presents
>>> But is there something for the Herselves/Himselves/Significant Others...?
Great idea! I added a couple of simple ones, "Trad Widow" and "Abandoned for Trad" to the Sessions section. I'll try to spend some time thinking of other ones too.
# Posted on November 25th 2008 by Reverend
Re: Christmas Presents
"Romantic Ireland's dead and gone ..."
# Posted on November 25th 2008 by Bren
Re: Christmas Presents
How about a "Will Play For Whiskey" shirt for those of us who are not beer drinkers?
# Posted on November 25th 2008 by AlBrown
Re: Christmas Presents
How do I order
a) from Europe
b) if I haven't got a credit card?
# Posted on November 25th 2008 by kuec
Re: Christmas Presents
Put this on a shirt:
McCracken's Session Rules
1. I am McCracken
2. If you play "Wizard's Walk" that is fine, just be sure to provide me with a bucket to puke in.
3. I am half Irish, 1/2 Scottish and 3/4 SOB, that's why it doesn't matter what strings I use.
4. No, I would not be interested in joining your pathetic shamrock sucking band.
5. The only sheet music we use here is in the bathroom.
6. I don't give a flying freak that Lunasa is your favorite band.
7. Please take all looks and cold shoulders as an invitation to the door because your playing is horrid.
8. Welcome!, and have a wonderful time
# Posted on November 25th 2008 by McCracken
Re: Christmas Presents
Hey kuec,
CafePress will ship to Europe, but they do require a credit card
# Posted on November 25th 2008 by Reverend
Re: Christmas Presents
Gather mortals, hear THE MCCRACKEN! Hey man, did I ever tell you how much I liked Lunasa?
No but seriously folks, I own the 'Keeping it Reel' shirt because I'm a huge dork, and I endorse these here fine products. I have not been paid to give this testimonial, though if I'm not going to get paid I'm just going to stop doing them altogether. Ya got that, Rev? Is this thing on? [tap tap]
# Posted on November 26th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Christmas Presents
check's in the mail, my friend...
# Posted on November 26th 2008 by Reverend
Re: Christmas Presents
Reverend, there's a certain young man who would love to have:
MY MOM PLAYS DIDDLY SH*TE!
(smaller print
All the time.
Endlessly.
Anyone have any ear plugs?
Lisa
P.S. Loved wearing my Molloy/Carty '08 shirt. Is it too early to start campaigning for '12?
# Posted on November 26th 2008 by itsawhistle
Re: Christmas Presents
A full set of concert pitch Uilleann pipes please. I'll pay for postage.
# Posted on November 26th 2008 by Hup
Re: Christmas Presents
I have a t-shirt that is wearing out and would like to replace that has a picture of several instruments (hammered dulcimer, fiddle, 5-string banjo) with a quote underneath by Oliver Wendell Holmes: "We do not quit playing because we grow old, we grow old because we quit playing." Maybe something with more session-friendly instruments (I prefer mandolin and concertina, but pipes, fiddle, even bodhran).
# Posted on November 26th 2008 by Jiml
Re: Christmas Presents
Here ya go, Jimi
http://www.cafepress.com/ITMGoodies/6234299
# Posted on November 26th 2008 by Reverend
Re: Christmas Presents
How easy would it be to get some of these designs on a bumper sticker? Is this something simple to do, or does it entail added expense for you? My flute's in a handgun case and I will be taking a plane with it, so I want to decorate the case with something that gives a hint that this is a musical instrument, not a weapon.
# Posted on November 26th 2008 by fuzzygreen
Re: Christmas Presents
hey fliedermaus, putting them on bumper stickers isn't too hard. Which one would you want on a sticker?
# Posted on November 26th 2008 by Reverend
Re: Christmas Presents
For AlBrown: http://www.cafepress.com/ITMGoodies/6234681
# Posted on November 26th 2008 by Reverend
Re: Christmas Presents
I am honored, Rev, I have added it to my Christmas list!!!!!!
# Posted on November 27th 2008 by AlBrown
Re: Christmas Presents
I like the 5000 tunes, 15000 names one (although if I was a banjo player, I'd get Harp Onna Stick in a heartbeat). I realize the aspect ratio of the 5000 tunes one is not the same as a bumper sticker - sorry if it entails some reformatting! Also (and you don't have to do this), for the sticker at least, it'd be really neat if the little flourish was something recognizably ITM (not a shamrock or Guinness, but maybe a knot or something?).
This is really neat; I've been looking all over for an ITM-themed sticker.
# Posted on November 27th 2008 by fuzzygreen
Re: Christmas Presents
Here you go, fliedermaus: http://www.cafepress.com/ITMGoodies.333863910
# Posted on November 27th 2008 by Reverend
Re: Christmas Presents
Sweet! You rock.
# Posted on November 28th 2008 by fuzzygreen