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Celtic Music
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Music and the Celtic Soul
Since the days of the bards and minstrals of Ancient Britain and Ireland, the soul of the Celt has found its truest expression in music. In the echo of the wailing highland bagpipe and the lilting, mournful ballad of the Irish storyteller lies the heart of Celtic tradition, spirit and dream.
All of us - not just those of Irish, Scottish or Welsh descent - can be touched by the soulful magic of a ballad or lifted by the foot-stomping energy of a jig or reel. The roots of many modern musical genres lay deeply grounded in the traditional Celtic music brought to the New World with the endless stream of immigrants from Europe. American Bluegrass, folk, and even popular music has drawn heavily from this Celtic heritage, and so this music now truly belongs to all of us.
I don't in any way claim to be an expert on Celtic music, but I have loved it all of my life. As a child I used to follow bagpipers down the street in spellbound awe whenever I had the chance to see them in parades. Perhaps its genetic... I am of Irish and Scottish descent, and I sometimes wonder if that predisposes me to a fascination with everything mysterious, melancholy and deeply spiritual (although not necessarily religious!)
What I plan to offer on this page in the upcoming months is a glimpse into the old and the new - performers of 'Traditional' Celtic tunes, as well as modern adaptations.
To learn from the masters in this subject, feel free to start with my Celtic music links page, and explore the available Internet offerings from there.
For now, until I become a knowledgeable source, here are some CD Now links to some of my current favorites. I will add to this page frequently as I discover new gems, so come back from time to time and see the updates.
- Huathe
Traditional Folk & Dance
Soundtracks
Pipes and Drums
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.
Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.
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