Tootler
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That's quite some performance! Excellent stuff.
And you've returned the favour. I'd not heard your song before, but it's pretty powerful stuff.
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That's quite some performance! Excellent stuff.
And you've returned the favour. I'd not heard your song before, but it's pretty powerful stuff.
I have an off-topic question for you Seasoners. I would have asked this in the 17th Season (animal week) thread, but that turned into a discussion of the EuroCup.
I went to Newfoundland back in 1991, and I brought back a couple books with songs in them. One is Haulin' Rope & Gaff: Songs and Poetry in the History of the Newfoundland Seal Fishery. It's mostly poems, along with a few songs that show a melody line but no chords. I was reminded of the book by Eugene's whaling song on the Video board. I'd be tempted to start poking at some of the stuff in this book, but I wonder if seal hunting is so offensive to people these days that all I'd be doing is making people angry. People accept whaling as a part of history, but they probably don't think of sealing that way. What do you think?
I went to Newfoundland back in 1991, and I brought back a couple books with songs in them. One is Haulin' Rope & Gaff: Songs and Poetry in the History of the Newfoundland Seal Fishery. It's mostly poems, along with a few songs that show a melody line but no chords. I was reminded of the book by Eugene's whaling song on the Video board. I'd be tempted to start poking at some of the stuff in this book, but I wonder if seal hunting is so offensive to people these days that all I'd be doing is making people angry. People accept whaling as a part of history, but they probably don't think of sealing that way. What do you think?
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I've been trying to offend since I got into the seasons thing with songs about communism, sexist fathers, recreational animal slaughter, and public urination (see above). So far no takers...I say go for it.
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myrnaukelele
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Oh that's a great song Tootler! And I'd like to hear more of Graeme's songs so feel free to post again if you find the time.
Your name has gone into the hat!
TCK
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So, what did we learn today on our first Ukulele field trip? We learned wind is very distracting, and it makes the microphone very unhappy. We learned that people do not like to hear the same verse of a song 30 times. We learned that outside is full of distraction. Around 1:40 we finally got the song out- William Elliot Whitmore's "Lift My Jug (Song For Hub Cale)". He wrote it for a hobo he first encountered when he was six...I butchered it because I think it is beautiful.
OK- so we made this-
And then we cleaned up everyone else's garbage.
Thanks Myrna- that was a lot of fun really- next time I will see what I can do about the wind
OK- so we made this-
And then we cleaned up everyone else's garbage.
Thanks Myrna- that was a lot of fun really- next time I will see what I can do about the wind
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So, what did we learn today on our first Ukulele field trip? We learned wind is very distracting, and it makes the microphone very unhappy. We learned that people do not like to hear the same verse of a song 30 times. We learned that outside is full of distraction. Around 1:40 we finally got the song out- William Elliot Whitmore's "Lift My Jug (Song For Hub Cale)". He wrote it for a hobo he first encountered when he was six...I butchered it because I think it is beautiful.
OK- so we made this-
And then we cleaned up everyone else's garbage.
Thanks Myrna- that was a lot of fun really- next time I will see what I can do about the wind
Man. that sounds sweeeeet! I often forget which season we're on when I'm introducing my video. Thankfully I watched your vid before I did mine, now I will certainly not forget that this is season 19 of the ukulele. I love the false starts, keeps it real and human. God knows I do a handful of takes before I'm sick of myself! You've got a great voice TCK. Love it!
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myrnaukelele
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So, what did we learn today on our first Ukulele field trip? We learned wind is very distracting, and it makes the microphone very unhappy. We learned that people do not like to hear the same verse of a song 30 times. We learned that outside is full of distraction. Around 1:40 we finally got the song out- William Elliot Whitmore's "Lift My Jug (Song For Hub Cale)". He wrote it for a hobo he first encountered when he was six...I butchered it because I think it is beautiful.
OK- so we made this-
And then we cleaned up everyone else's garbage.
Thanks Myrna- that was a lot of fun really- next time I will see what I can do about the wind
Brilliant TCK- a river song AND a train song lol! And on location at a river to boot. I know what you mean about the wind - I like recording outside and I have the same problem on windy days. Extra bonus points for picking up the garbage.
Your name is in the hat.
TCK
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Thanks folks, glad you liked the song! Had a lot of fun doing it and we recorded like four others...but they are toast due to the wind picking up.
If anybody has an idea of how to take the wind out (mmmmmmmmmBILL) I am all ears.
In any event- so darn fun to enter contests around here, everyone is so nice about what you submit. It's like being at a cake walk
If anybody has an idea of how to take the wind out (mmmmmmmmmBILL) I am all ears.
In any event- so darn fun to enter contests around here, everyone is so nice about what you submit. It's like being at a cake walk
ukuloonie
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Thanks folks, glad you liked the song! Had a lot of fun doing it and we recorded like four others...but they are toast due to the wind picking up.
If anybody has an idea of how to take the wind out (mmmmmmmmmBILL) I am all ears.
In any event- so darn fun to enter contests around here, everyone is so nice about what you submit. It's like being at a cake walk
Depends on your mike
I have t' find a stuffy at the store or second hand store and use it's fur to create some sort of windsock or just bite the bullet and buy one
You can find it here
the store is not open at the moment.
this just gives you an idea of what you can find I'm sure there are a ton of youtubies out there but if anyone else has some cool ideas I would like to see them too
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Hi Myrna and everyone else,
Here is my entry for the 19th season. It is the 'Queensland version' of Waltzing Matilda. This version has a different melody than the well known version. The words are closer to A.B.'Banjo'Patterson's original poem. I believe it was collected in the 40's form a guy called O'Niell, although I could have that wrong. The river reference is to a Billabong. Billabong is an aboriginal word Billa=river bong=dead. A few other quick translations for some of the strange words and meanings. A 'swagman' is an itinerent rural worker who travelled the country on foot carrying all his belongings in a 'swag' or bedroll. A 'billy' is a tin can with a handle used to boil water for tea. A 'jumbuck' is a sheep. A 'tuckerbag' is a food bag, tucker is slang for food. In this context a squatter is part of the rich landed gentry and in this song represents the establishment while the swagman represents the underdog
Some still claim the song is a meaningless ditty. I don't, it is a political song detailing actual events surrounding the shearer's strikes of the late 1800's. Dennis O'Keefe has recently publshed a book about the song and detailing its true meaning.
Here is my entry for the 19th season. It is the 'Queensland version' of Waltzing Matilda. This version has a different melody than the well known version. The words are closer to A.B.'Banjo'Patterson's original poem. I believe it was collected in the 40's form a guy called O'Niell, although I could have that wrong. The river reference is to a Billabong. Billabong is an aboriginal word Billa=river bong=dead. A few other quick translations for some of the strange words and meanings. A 'swagman' is an itinerent rural worker who travelled the country on foot carrying all his belongings in a 'swag' or bedroll. A 'billy' is a tin can with a handle used to boil water for tea. A 'jumbuck' is a sheep. A 'tuckerbag' is a food bag, tucker is slang for food. In this context a squatter is part of the rich landed gentry and in this song represents the establishment while the swagman represents the underdog
Some still claim the song is a meaningless ditty. I don't, it is a political song detailing actual events surrounding the shearer's strikes of the late 1800's. Dennis O'Keefe has recently publshed a book about the song and detailing its true meaning.
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Nice one Dallas, this is a great version of "Waltzing Matilda", terrific song choice sir.
Tootler
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So, what did we learn today on our first Ukulele field trip? We learned wind is very distracting, and it makes the microphone very unhappy. We learned that people do not like to hear the same verse of a song 30 times. We learned that outside is full of distraction. Around 1:40 we finally got the song out- William Elliot Whitmore's "Lift My Jug (Song For Hub Cale)". He wrote it for a hobo he first encountered when he was six...I butchered it because I think it is beautiful.
OK- so we made this-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tvd2wJuhJTg&feature=youtu.be
And then we cleaned up everyone else's garbage.
Thanks Myrna- that was a lot of fun really- next time I will see what I can do about the wind
Nice song, great location. That's a fine bridge in the background.
An excellent choice. Great version of Waltzing Matilda. I think I like the tune better than the well known one.
Tootler
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Thanks Myrna. Yes, he's a wonderful songwriter. His songs are very evocative of the region where I live, both the industrial and the beautiful North York Moors.
I'll try and get the other one I had in mind done. I've just found another about the Leven but I'm not sure that I'll get it learnt in time.
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Welcome to the Seasons DallasOz! Thanks for that great version of Waltzing Matilda - I have never heard the Queensland version before. The history of songs fascinates me and I just had to research this one. I found out this is considered by some to be the unofficial national anthem of Australia and that this song has its own museum (the Waltzing Matilda Center in Winton, Queensland). There are more recordings of Waltzing Matilda than any other Australian song. Thanks for adding your version to the 19th Season contest.
Your name is in the hat!
Tootler
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Here's the other song I had in mind. A bonus track, if you like. I've faded my talking (singing) head out and substituted some photos of the North York Moors.
Grain Beck is a stream that eventually flows into the river Esk which in turn flows into the sea at Whitby. There are several Esks in Britain, this one is in North Yorkshire.
The word "beck" is normally used for a stream in this part of England (and over in Cumbria). It comes from Old Norse Baekr (sp?). Swedish, Danish and Norwegian all have the same word, just spelled differently.
Grain Beck is a stream that eventually flows into the river Esk which in turn flows into the sea at Whitby. There are several Esks in Britain, this one is in North Yorkshire.
The word "beck" is normally used for a stream in this part of England (and over in Cumbria). It comes from Old Norse Baekr (sp?). Swedish, Danish and Norwegian all have the same word, just spelled differently.
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Great job as ever peewee, i always look forward to what song you are going to do and you always delight, loved it mate ,well done
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Another great entry geof, good to see you coming back each week, i spent a lovely long weekend up near whitby many years ago in a beautiful place called gisborough.
Great entry mate and hope you stay for future weeks
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So, what did we learn today on our first Ukulele field trip? We learned wind is very distracting, and it makes the microphone very unhappy. We learned that people do not like to hear the same verse of a song 30 times. We learned that outside is full of distraction. Around 1:40 we finally got the song out- William Elliot Whitmore's "Lift My Jug (Song For Hub Cale)". He wrote it for a hobo he first encountered when he was six...I butchered it because I think it is beautiful.
OK- so we made this-
And then we cleaned up everyone else's garbage.
Thanks Myrna- that was a lot of fun really- next time I will see what I can do about the wind
Dave mate that was awesome, loved it, it was great to watch, with all the bloopers it was brilliant, and man you do play the uke well and you have a great singing voice, loved the song, absolutely brilliant, mate really hope your sticking around now for the seasons, as it is great having you onboard
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Great song Dallas, wow I have never heard the queensland version, either, waltzing matilda is one of my fave songs toplay on the uke, alledgedly a decendant of banjo patterson lives near me, but i dont know if there is any truth in that or the person has got it wrong
well played and well sung mateSimilar threads
