Never mind Tim's ambitions or lack thereof.... I lasted about 20 seconds into the vocal of that Holly Thomas version of Ye Banks and Braes (embedded in Tim's blog) before hitting the FOR CHRISSAKE STOP AND I MEAN RIGHT NOW button.
There are Eddi Reader *wannabes*????
Holly probably has a really nice voice if she ever figures out something better to do with it.
Just like, when you predictably go on one Michael.
When silverspear pulls a christ on a bike quote and kipr arse key feels the need to tell us what we know is crap, and that he's a writer. All influenced by a guy on the internet who spells his name backward.
Sorry. You dont get more sad and depressing than that. Especially when you see how your persona has influenced people on this board.
Hahahahaha there's a lot going on here on this little thread! Tim should be proud. He went out with a bang. Good laugh after a 15 hour work day. Thanks folks!
I don't understand your blog but good luck to ya! Tin whistle's a great instrument. Oh yeah and uh....try to become really good on it. You will improve faster if you try to play it well instead of playing it average. Average is pretty bad. You can do a lot better!
Tim are there sessions at the Chimney Boy Pub? From the website I see they are hosting a gig with John Kirkpatrick this coming Wednesday. But I don't see any details about the Faversham Folk Club having their own session. Either way I wish you the best in finding your courage.
I was thinking it might be an open mike. That's different from the sessions we have. I wish I had some good advice. I suppose play the tune (or tunes) you enjoy most, but not too, too simple ... & probably not a party piece. Remember to breath. I hope you meet some good folks there. ;)
That's not going to be a session, but it could easily be a lot of fun. Keep in mind that anything you play, it'll just be you, and an audience. It's a good way to get your feet wet playing with other people in the room, and maybe you'll meet some other people who'd like to play tunes with you.
The only advice I can think of is the usual: have fun, keep the time steady, and take two deep breaths before you start playing, because you will almost certainly feel a certain amount of adrenaline telling you to go! go! go! faster! faster! faster! and suggesting that now would be a great time to panic. Don't listen, it's always saying that. Ignore it and it goes away.
Tim
"Coming somewhat late to learning music, intermediate level is my realistic goal. But, hey, even simple playing is a joy and one I would recommend anyone!"
You'll never please everyone no matter what you say but I'd suggest that you shouldn't worry too much about "levels". These terms are artificial constructs and are usually quite meaningless in terms of traditional music as you'll soon discover if you attend workshops etc over the years.
None of us ever stop learning nor have reached a stage where we don't need to try anymore although many are happy to remain in their own "comfort zones"... but even then we should all still be receptive to new ideas etc if it's only getting a few more good tunes under our belts.
I think it's probably a better ambition just to continue to enjoy playing the music and to want to keep improving. Not everyone learns at the same pace and it shouldn't be a race or a competion. The majority of us will never be virtuosos but this isn't what traditional music is all about.
Tim:
There are a lot of lessons to be gained from pursuing this stuff. One of them might be:
Just worry about yourself, without comparing to others.
Relax.
Take me.
I know no one plays whistle at my level.
No one could.
if it's any help ...
The Chimney Boy is the regular Wednesday night venue for the Faversham Folk Club. on "guest nights" (usually every other week but sometimes only once a month) there will be "floor spots" for aspiring players. get there early to book a spot which will be one or two songs at most. On "club nights" (i.e. nights when there is no guest performer), there will be a more informal atmosphere and it may be a "sing-around" or other form of directed playing (i.e. taking turns)
On Thursday nights, there is a session at the Chimnet Boy but it's not an Irish session - a much more general assembly of tunes & songs, some of which might be sort of "Irish" -but most won't
Once a month (I think it's the last Sunday), there is an Irish session in the Chimney Boy but you need to check before going as it doesn't always happen
The local Irish sessions are the George @ Molash (weekly, Wednesdays), the Canterbury Tales @ Canterbury (weekly, Thursdays). both these sessions are listed on this site and neither is very far from Faversham
The old session at the Bear in faversham is no longer running
Not Francis Child
Not Francis Child
Okay, it's my last post here for a while, so be gentle..
I've decided to go through my blog and drop the tune numbers. What was I thinking! Any thoughts how I might improve things further very welcome:
http://timwhistles.blogspot.com/
Cheers all,
Tim
PS. I've found out about my local session. Now to pluck up the courage!
http://www.favershamfolkclub.net/
# Posted on October 1st 2011 by TimWhistles
Re: Not Francis Child
"I've long accepted that good beginner/intermediate level is my ultimate goal"
Is it it just me, or does anyone else think this is just really sad and depressing?
# Posted on October 1st 2011 by ...
Re: Not Francis Child
Never mind Tim's ambitions or lack thereof.... I lasted about 20 seconds into the vocal of that Holly Thomas version of Ye Banks and Braes (embedded in Tim's blog) before hitting the FOR CHRISSAKE STOP AND I MEAN RIGHT NOW button.
There are Eddi Reader *wannabes*????
Holly probably has a really nice voice if she ever figures out something better to do with it.
# Posted on October 1st 2011 by Jack Campin
Re: Not Francis Child
Ha. Cripes.
Aggreed. Sad. Depressing.
Just like, when you predictably go on one Michael.
When silverspear pulls a christ on a bike quote and kipr arse key feels the need to tell us what we know is crap, and that he's a writer. All influenced by a guy on the internet who spells his name backward.
Sorry. You dont get more sad and depressing than that. Especially when you see how your persona has influenced people on this board.
# Posted on October 1st 2011 by Hugo Chavez
Re: Not Francis Child
Thanks michael for your thought on how I could improve things. How's this:
http://timwhistles.blogspot.com/
# Posted on October 1st 2011 by TimWhistles
Re: Not Francis Child
Hahahahaha there's a lot going on here on this little thread! Tim should be proud. He went out with a bang. Good laugh after a 15 hour work day. Thanks folks!
I don't understand your blog but good luck to ya! Tin whistle's a great instrument. Oh yeah and uh....try to become really good on it. You will improve faster if you try to play it well instead of playing it average. Average is pretty bad. You can do a lot better!
# Posted on October 1st 2011 by shanty
Re: Not Francis Child
Tim are there sessions at the Chimney Boy Pub? From the website I see they are hosting a gig with John Kirkpatrick this coming Wednesday. But I don't see any details about the Faversham Folk Club having their own session. Either way I wish you the best in finding your courage.
# Posted on October 1st 2011 by Batgirl has left the GPL ;)
Re: Not Francis Child
Hi Babs. Yeah, every Wednesday night they don't have a billing, they have an open mike, which I'm taking as a session, from what I've heard. Tim
# Posted on October 1st 2011 by TimWhistles
Re: Not Francis Child
I was thinking it might be an open mike. That's different from the sessions we have. I wish I had some good advice. I suppose play the tune (or tunes) you enjoy most, but not too, too simple ... & probably not a party piece. Remember to breath. I hope you meet some good folks there. ;)
# Posted on October 1st 2011 by Batgirl has left the GPL ;)
Re: Not Francis Child
"Bring your instruments, poems, stories and particularly your favourite songs and join in - or just listen or sing the choruses."
Is what they say. I'm hoping to give them the benefit
# Posted on October 1st 2011 by TimWhistles
Re: Not Francis Child
That's not going to be a session, but it could easily be a lot of fun. Keep in mind that anything you play, it'll just be you, and an audience. It's a good way to get your feet wet playing with other people in the room, and maybe you'll meet some other people who'd like to play tunes with you.
The only advice I can think of is the usual: have fun, keep the time steady, and take two deep breaths before you start playing, because you will almost certainly feel a certain amount of adrenaline telling you to go! go! go! faster! faster! faster! and suggesting that now would be a great time to panic. Don't listen, it's always saying that. Ignore it and it goes away.
# Posted on October 1st 2011 by Jon Kiparsky
Re: Not Francis Child
Tim
"Coming somewhat late to learning music, intermediate level is my realistic goal. But, hey, even simple playing is a joy and one I would recommend anyone!"
You'll never please everyone no matter what you say but I'd suggest that you shouldn't worry too much about "levels". These terms are artificial constructs and are usually quite meaningless in terms of traditional music as you'll soon discover if you attend workshops etc over the years.
None of us ever stop learning nor have reached a stage where we don't need to try anymore although many are happy to remain in their own "comfort zones"... but even then we should all still be receptive to new ideas etc if it's only getting a few more good tunes under our belts.
I think it's probably a better ambition just to continue to enjoy playing the music and to want to keep improving. Not everyone learns at the same pace and it shouldn't be a race or a competion. The majority of us will never be virtuosos but this isn't what traditional music is all about.
# Posted on October 1st 2011 by Johnny Jay
Re: Not Francis Child
Redundantly, I fear,
Tim:
There are a lot of lessons to be gained from pursuing this stuff. One of them might be:
Just worry about yourself, without comparing to others.
Relax.
Take me.
I know no one plays whistle at my level.
No one could.
More to the point, no one would.
Grandly deludedly yours,
# Posted on October 1st 2011 by Piece
Re: playing in Faversham, Kent
if it's any help ...
The Chimney Boy is the regular Wednesday night venue for the Faversham Folk Club. on "guest nights" (usually every other week but sometimes only once a month) there will be "floor spots" for aspiring players. get there early to book a spot which will be one or two songs at most. On "club nights" (i.e. nights when there is no guest performer), there will be a more informal atmosphere and it may be a "sing-around" or other form of directed playing (i.e. taking turns)
On Thursday nights, there is a session at the Chimnet Boy but it's not an Irish session - a much more general assembly of tunes & songs, some of which might be sort of "Irish" -but most won't
Once a month (I think it's the last Sunday), there is an Irish session in the Chimney Boy but you need to check before going as it doesn't always happen
The local Irish sessions are the George @ Molash (weekly, Wednesdays), the Canterbury Tales @ Canterbury (weekly, Thursdays). both these sessions are listed on this site and neither is very far from Faversham
The old session at the Bear in faversham is no longer running
Hope this helps you find some music.
# Posted on October 2nd 2011 by teetotaller