tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277366449172785787.post3661151747481453116..comments2023-03-25T19:02:40.687+08:00Comments on Trees Are Not Lollipops: My Latest ObsessionKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06949383007237428146noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277366449172785787.post-53368610161742568602010-05-13T10:31:31.074+08:002010-05-13T10:31:31.074+08:00You should hear it live, Medeia. It's a beauti...You should hear it live, Medeia. It's a beautiful sound, very soothing, or uplifting, or both!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06949383007237428146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277366449172785787.post-37274773950261470082010-05-13T09:19:02.406+08:002010-05-13T09:19:02.406+08:00Harps always bring to mind ancient times and roman...Harps always bring to mind ancient times and romance. It is a beautiful instrument. I can't recall ever hearing it played live.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277366449172785787.post-40703224231136116612010-05-08T21:54:42.355+08:002010-05-08T21:54:42.355+08:00Thanks Jenny and Joanne.
Clare - Even though I di...Thanks Jenny and Joanne.<br /><br />Clare - Even though I did a unit of Indian history at Uni, I'm embarrassed to say, I wouldn't have noticed your mistake. That's how the names site I found it on wrote it, but my friend wasn't sure, so she said she'd consult another Irish friend.<br /> <br />If you're expecting to hear me play it, you could be waiting quite a while...unless you visit!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06949383007237428146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277366449172785787.post-46138703411075713222010-05-08T21:14:13.332+08:002010-05-08T21:14:13.332+08:00The more I see this harp, the more I want to hear ...The more I see this harp, the more I want to hear it!<br /><br />From my limited knowledge of Gaelic (Scottish), I would have guessed "Siomha" to be pronounced like the Hindu God, Shiva (Shee va)- but don't take my word for it!<br /><br />(The deleted comment was mine because I inadvertently ascribed Goddess status to Shiva!)Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06466817234425104422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277366449172785787.post-66389536902784340102010-05-08T21:09:41.060+08:002010-05-08T21:09:41.060+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06466817234425104422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277366449172785787.post-64767937267959537312010-05-08T04:15:02.673+08:002010-05-08T04:15:02.673+08:00Very beautiful! I am so pleased it (she) arrived s...Very beautiful! I am so pleased it (she) arrived safely. It must be wonderful to finally get your fingers on those strings. Wishing you many years of happy music-making together!joanne foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694158807826275846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277366449172785787.post-14915358259632856882010-05-08T02:55:43.515+08:002010-05-08T02:55:43.515+08:00WOW what a beautiful instrementWOW what a beautiful instrementjenny wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353065499514500279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277366449172785787.post-53165079495928930982010-05-07T21:52:27.916+08:002010-05-07T21:52:27.916+08:00Heheh... Thanks. :j
That day, I'll bring my I...Heheh... Thanks. :j <br />That day, I'll bring my Irish flute and we'll have a Celtic jam session.Avohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15808959359850145003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277366449172785787.post-69181778882361036232010-05-07T21:46:22.295+08:002010-05-07T21:46:22.295+08:00Next time you're in the district, Alesa... :DNext time you're in the district, Alesa... :DKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06949383007237428146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277366449172785787.post-3453088865662427682010-05-07T20:53:57.641+08:002010-05-07T20:53:57.641+08:00Yep, that's a lovely looking instrument, and w...Yep, that's a lovely looking instrument, and what better way to celebrate a new instrument than playing til your fingers ache. Congratulations! <br />Can I come over and try it? ;jAvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15808959359850145003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277366449172785787.post-38139954437394522272010-05-07T20:52:06.384+08:002010-05-07T20:52:06.384+08:00No, I don't know how to play, Laura. This is m...No, I don't know how to play, Laura. This is my challenge. Paul McCartney, when he turned 50 is quoted as saying something like '50 isn't old. If someone started taking piano lessons when they were 50, they could be a concert pianist by the time they're 60'. I like that philosophy!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06949383007237428146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277366449172785787.post-53084752185049802162010-05-07T20:32:37.127+08:002010-05-07T20:32:37.127+08:00That's a beautiful instrument. I assume you kn...That's a beautiful instrument. I assume you know how to play. You definitely have the creative gene: writing, illustrating, harp-playing! Have fun with it.Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.com