Perhaps we should try and think of some appropriate tune names to go with the george Lucas epic thus fulfilling the need for this thread to be about 'the' music and assuring the survival of this thread!
The Force in Irish music flows through everything - from the lowest padawan like me, to the most powerful O'Jedi Knights like Angelina Carrberry or Kevin Griffin, or Cathal Hayden.
But beware the dark side - it can lead to incessant noodling, pointless arrogance, session performances, and fake brogues.
Of course, there is a branch of folk music specifically related to SF, known as filk music. Practitioners like to gather together at meets known as swiggles or some such strange expression.
Be prepared for lots of songs about boarding the mother ship for another galaxy.
I think there's a tune about that somewhere on this site ?
I am so sorry to hear that you have been exposed to filk music, Guernsey Pete. Have you had enough time to recover from the experience? Did you have to spend any time in a psychiatric ward as part of your recovery?
Kirk to nurse: Take this man to sick bay at once. We just might be in time to save him.
Spock: Captain, it appears that he has been exposed to deadly strain of filk music.
Kirk: Is there any thing we can do, Spock?
Spock: According to my calculations Captain, filk music is often fatal to those who are exposed to it. If however, his exposure was slight, he might escape with only slight brain damage. Only time will tell.
Kirk to Bones: What are his chances Bones?
Bones: Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor, not a traddie!
Kirk: But this was filk music!
Bones: Dammit Jim, I'm a trekkie, not a traddie!
Thank you Fiddlerdan, that was funny. Have you been exposed to the filk music virus also?
Besides filk music, I am also a recovering Trekkie. I no longer need to attend meetings of Trekkies Anonymous for de-programming because my recovery has advanced far enough so I don't need to attend these meetings any longer.
AlBrown, I didn't think I was including Too Much Information by confessing some of the sins of my wild and misspent youth. I wasn't trying to offend you. I have grown up now and moved beyond such immature and childish things as filking and Star Trek. However, I still like to read science fiction when I am not pretending to be a musician.
Star Wars Day today
Star Wars Day today
May the Fourth be with you.
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by Rudall the time
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Shouldn't that be Thtar Warth Day.......
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by Rudall the time
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quiet day at the office is it, Danny?
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by domhnall.
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yep, indeed. let's see how long this one lasts......
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by Rudall the time
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Perhaps we should try and think of some appropriate tune names to go with the george Lucas epic thus fulfilling the need for this thread to be about 'the' music and assuring the survival of this thread!
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by yhaalhouse
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It won't survive as soon as Big J gets back from lunch. But a vain attempt would be the Sirius Reel... in what context, I haven't a clue.
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by Rudall the time
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The Humours of Hoth
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by Jimmy B
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Merrily Kissed the Wookie
The Degobah Hornpipe
Kenobi's Favourite
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by Jimmy B
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Dark Star of Munster
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by Eòsaph
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planxty george lucas
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by Rudall the time
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The Lightsaber in the Hand
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by Jimmy B
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C3PO in the Pratie Hole
I don't have the background knowledge to do this! I'm more of a Star TREK man actually...
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by yhaalhouse
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Mindbogglingly Overrated Vacuous Juvenile Drivel on the Gate
The Cash
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by NEW Pure Drop® Ear Canal Oil
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Perhaps, yhaalhouse. Yet, you introduced the notion of tune names, so it's all your fault.
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by Jimmy B
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Leia 's Gone a' Milking
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by .
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The Ewoks of Laois
The Sith behind the bar.
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by .
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The Rakes of Tatooine
The Rights of 'Droids
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by Michele Sims
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Those light sabers make awesome drones.
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by Gone to work
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The Craic be with you
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by zippydw
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtYCOAFPPVc&feature=PlayList&p=8F76922C76E38D20&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=5
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by Gone to work
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Your father's banjo. This is the weapon of a ITM Knight. Not as random or as clumsy as a guitar, but an elegant weapon for a more civilized age
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by padre
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UwHAB7sgd8
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by SWFL Fiddler
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I'm learning banjo. Elegant? I think not. Banjo is like the heavy blaster of ITM instruments. You could take out a bantha with that thing.
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by Jimmy B
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G’day Danny!
Sorry to miss the post on the day. Forgive the terrible pun, given moves to reduce nuclear arsenals…
The Plough(share) in the Stars
Brian xx
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by briantheflute
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Here's one for Yhaalhouse - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luVjkTEIoJc
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by RichardB
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Best thread ever. Period.
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by gravelwalks
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I always thought The Phantom Button sounded like something from a Star Wars movie. Some mysterious device to activate hyperdrives or something.
# Posted on May 4th 2010 by AlBrown
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The Force in Irish music flows through everything - from the lowest padawan like me, to the most powerful O'Jedi Knights like Angelina Carrberry or Kevin Griffin, or Cathal Hayden.
But beware the dark side - it can lead to incessant noodling, pointless arrogance, session performances, and fake brogues.
# Posted on May 5th 2010 by Jusa Nutter Eejit
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Fake brogues? I thought we could wear what we liked?
# Posted on May 5th 2010 by Eòsaph
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Oh Lukey boy
The Force the Force is callin'
From dune to dune
all round the planet side
The Empire's come
they want your little droidy pal
to chop him up
for those Death Star plans inside
And so on...
See you at the cantina.
Dress is casual pressure suits.
# Posted on May 5th 2010 by Piece
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Let's not forget:
The Lilting Ewok
Planxty Padme
The Humors of Jabba
and, of course,
Paddy on the Pod Racer
# Posted on May 5th 2010 by Kavik
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Llig should be here. A fine Yoda impersonation, if Yoda played tunes, he does.
# Posted on May 5th 2010 by SWFL Fiddler
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He's back in 2 days. Is anything special planned?
# Posted on May 5th 2010 by RichardB
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"I don't have the background knowledge to do this! I'm more of a Star TREK man actually..."
Wow, yhaalhouse. I wouldn't admit that on a public internet forum if I were you, man.
: p
# Posted on May 5th 2010 by DrSilverSpear
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Virtual e-party!
Nothing that I know of specifically, Richard.
# Posted on May 5th 2010 by SWFL Fiddler
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Someone should start a thread asking if there is any notation telling you how to drum along with Irish tunes.
# Posted on May 5th 2010 by DrSilverSpear
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SS - they'd better be quick, before "The Return"
# Posted on May 5th 2010 by domhnall.
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After reading too many of his comments on this web site, I would definitely say Yhaalhouse is "Warped" whether or not he likes to watch Star Trek.
# Posted on May 5th 2010 by fauxcelt
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Set bodhrans on "stun".
# Posted on May 5th 2010 by Piece
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Of course, there is a branch of folk music specifically related to SF, known as filk music. Practitioners like to gather together at meets known as swiggles or some such strange expression.
Be prepared for lots of songs about boarding the mother ship for another galaxy.
I think there's a tune about that somewhere on this site ?
# Posted on May 6th 2010 by Guernsey Pete
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I am so sorry to hear that you have been exposed to filk music, Guernsey Pete. Have you had enough time to recover from the experience? Did you have to spend any time in a psychiatric ward as part of your recovery?
# Posted on May 6th 2010 by fauxcelt
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Kirk to nurse: Take this man to sick bay at once. We just might be in time to save him.
Spock: Captain, it appears that he has been exposed to deadly strain of filk music.
Kirk: Is there any thing we can do, Spock?
Spock: According to my calculations Captain, filk music is often fatal to those who are exposed to it. If however, his exposure was slight, he might escape with only slight brain damage. Only time will tell.
Kirk to Bones: What are his chances Bones?
Bones: Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor, not a traddie!
Kirk: But this was filk music!
Bones: Dammit Jim, I'm a trekkie, not a traddie!
# Posted on May 7th 2010 by fiddlerdan
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Thank you Fiddlerdan, that was funny. Have you been exposed to the filk music virus also?
Besides filk music, I am also a recovering Trekkie. I no longer need to attend meetings of Trekkies Anonymous for de-programming because my recovery has advanced far enough so I don't need to attend these meetings any longer.
# Posted on May 7th 2010 by fauxcelt
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TMI, fauxcelt, TMI!!!
# Posted on May 8th 2010 by AlBrown
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It's OK, it's all part of the healing process, get it all out, you're among e-friends here.
# Posted on May 8th 2010 by SWFL Fiddler
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AlBrown, I didn't think I was including Too Much Information by confessing some of the sins of my wild and misspent youth. I wasn't trying to offend you. I have grown up now and moved beyond such immature and childish things as filking and Star Trek. However, I still like to read science fiction when I am not pretending to be a musician.
# Posted on May 10th 2010 by fauxcelt