I'm a big of Martin Tourish's music and I was delighted to see such an innovative and creative musician win this years TG4 award. No doubt this is not the last we'll be seeing of Martin.
I noticed on his myspace page that 'That year also saw him make a guest appearance on the hit South African soap opera Isidingo, in which he both played and acted a small role.'
Does anyone know where I could see this clip of Martin's debut as an actor? There seems to be alot of actors who play music like Brendan Gleeson, Jeremy Irons, Jessica Alba even! Can anyone think of any more?
Scarlett Johansson released a pretty good album of Tom Waits songs earlier this year. Don't be taken by some of the lacklustre reviews, it really is a 7/10 effort, in my opinion as a huge fan of the great man.
And Don Baker left me stranded in Greystones one night.
Movie gigs are nice earners.
Martin,I want to see a little more passion in your delivery.
"CERRtainly,,,,,NOTTT!!! THIS is MEEE here.... "etc.
Come on.Make me cry.
See you in Gweedore probably.
I can confirm that. He was at a session at Hammy's flute weekend in Ballyvourney 2 years ago. Nothing flashy, just a nice, steady, tasteful player. That's always been enough for me. I can also confirm that "Ptarmigan's" life-style has not changed significantly since his dramatic debut.
yes peadar is indeed one of the great bards of our time. great musician and talented choir organiser. What have you ever done to contribute to our great tradition Lord Gordon
Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
I'm a big of Martin Tourish's music and I was delighted to see such an innovative and creative musician win this years TG4 award. No doubt this is not the last we'll be seeing of Martin.
I noticed on his myspace page that 'That year also saw him make a guest appearance on the hit South African soap opera Isidingo, in which he both played and acted a small role.'
Does anyone know where I could see this clip of Martin's debut as an actor? There seems to be alot of actors who play music like Brendan Gleeson, Jeremy Irons, Jessica Alba even! Can anyone think of any more?
# Posted on September 22nd 2008 by pamplemousse
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
My e-mails have the logo "Musician and Thespian" at the bottom.
Glad to know there is someone else, apart from me and Brendan Gleeson.
# Posted on September 22nd 2008 by bodhran bliss
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
Dave Duffy (Taxi driver Leo in RTE's Fair City) is a mighty fine traditional fiddler.
# Posted on September 22nd 2008 by Bannerman
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
Ha! Apart from a few roles as myself, I couldn't act to save my life. That's why I was on a soap opera!
# Posted on September 22nd 2008 by martin t
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
Scarlett Johansson released a pretty good album of Tom Waits songs earlier this year. Don't be taken by some of the lacklustre reviews, it really is a 7/10 effort, in my opinion as a huge fan of the great man.
# Posted on September 22nd 2008 by strayaway
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
Tom Waits isn't a bad actor himself either.
# Posted on September 23rd 2008 by snorre
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
did martin tourish start this thread?
# Posted on September 23rd 2008 by Nightgoat
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
Certainly not. This is me here. I've difficulty enough trying to play the accordion never mind trying to promote an acting career!
# Posted on September 23rd 2008 by martin t
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
Don Baker, the genuine IRA man in the film "In the name of the Father", mighty blues harp player.
# Posted on September 23rd 2008 by bodhran bliss
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
I seen Peadar O Riada acting in In the Wind that Shakes the Barley. He was pretending to play the concertina
# Posted on September 23rd 2008 by Lord Gordon
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
And our own Ptarmagin was in the opening scenes of that Boys from County Clare movie, if I am not mistaken.
# Posted on September 23rd 2008 by AlBrown
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
And Don Baker left me stranded in Greystones one night.
Movie gigs are nice earners.
Martin,I want to see a little more passion in your delivery.
"CERRtainly,,,,,NOTTT!!! THIS is MEEE here.... "etc.
Come on.Make me cry.
See you in Gweedore probably.
P
# Posted on September 24th 2008 by P.browne
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
Most musicians I know north of Dundalk played in The Boys from the County Clare (straight to in-flight if I'm not mistaken!)
# Posted on September 25th 2008 by iwerzon
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
Peadar O Riada doesn't need pretend playing the concertina, he's actually quite handy at it.
# Posted on September 25th 2008 by Prof. Prlwytzkofski
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
I can confirm that. He was at a session at Hammy's flute weekend in Ballyvourney 2 years ago. Nothing flashy, just a nice, steady, tasteful player. That's always been enough for me. I can also confirm that "Ptarmigan's" life-style has not changed significantly since his dramatic debut.
# Posted on September 25th 2008 by Kenny
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
yes peadar is indeed one of the great bards of our time. great musician and talented choir organiser. What have you ever done to contribute to our great tradition Lord Gordon
# Posted on September 28th 2008 by pamplemousse
Re: Martin Tourish actor and muscician?
i've been on TG4 a good few times...
# Posted on September 29th 2008 by diarmaidanconnachtach