Dan Worrall Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 For folks in Ireland, tomorrow's (Saturday) Irish Times has an article written about my recently published history of the Irish concertina and an interview of me, by Siobhan Long, their correspondent for traditional music. I think it will be available, sans the photographs, online at their site in the future (http://www.ireland.com/). It is very nice that someone over there noticed the article at the Concertina Library, and Siobhan is a lovely person to speak with. My original article on the early history of the concertina in Ireland, to which she refers, is at http://www.concertina.com/worrall/beginnin...ina-in-ireland/ . By the way, I've just finished the peer review process with my latest article, which is now over to Bob Gaskins at the Concertina Library, and should be up in coming weeks (I'll post a note here when it is up): The Concertina at Sea: A History of a Nautical Icon. With first-hand accounts of concertinas being played at sea by sailors on about 70 separate ships during the age of sail and the transition to steam, a fair number of period photographs of sailor players and their instruments, notes on what sorts of music they were playing, and a brisk trawl through its appearance in period fictional literature, I hope it will lay to rest the nagging urban myth that its playing at the hands of sailors was itself an urban myth. Cheers, Dan
Woody Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Congratulations Dan ...With first-hand accounts of concertinas being played at sea by sailors on about 70 separate ships during the age of sail and the transition to steam, a fair number of period photographs of sailor players and their instruments, notes on what sorts of music they were playing, and a brisk trawl through its appearance in period fictional literature... Sounds a bit fishy
JimLucas Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 By the way, I've just finished the peer review process with my latest article,... How is that possible? As a historian of the concertina, you seem to be without peer.
Greg Jowaisas Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Dan's latest research about sailors and concertinas must be subject to pier approval.
Sailor Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 .... By the way, I've just finished the peer review process with my latest article, which is now over to Bob Gaskins at the Concertina Library, and should be up in coming weeks (I'll post a note here when it is up): The Concertina at Sea: A History of a Nautical Icon. With first-hand accounts of concertinas being played at sea by sailors on about 70 separate ships during the age of sail and the transition to steam, a fair number of period photographs of sailor players and their instruments, notes on what sorts of music they were playing, and a brisk trawl through its appearance in period fictional literature, I hope it will lay to rest the nagging urban myth that its playing at the hands of sailors was itself an urban myth. Great news, I'm very much looking foreward to that. Thank you for information.
Chris Drinkwater Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 No carping please. I quite agree. It would be rather out of plaice on this topic. Chris
Rod Thompson Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 An excellent article - thank you, and I look forward particularly to the "Concertinas at Sea". It is a subject that I find very interesting.
Dan Worrall Posted January 22, 2008 Author Posted January 22, 2008 An excellent article - thank you, and I look forward particularly to the "Concertinas at Sea". It is a subject that I find very interesting. Thanks, all, for the supportive non-carping! Rod, I remember finding one of your posts on that same topic, where you tried to stir up some interest and data on sailor concertinas....just before I joined the Forum. I hope you enjoy the additional things I have found...you were onto something. I'll let everyone know as soon as it is up on the Library site. Best, Dan
Woody Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks, all, for the supportive non-carping! Well bless my sole Dan, of course we're supportive. We know you're a dab hand at this stuff and unlikely to flounder or talk a load of pollocks.
Leo Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 (edited) Thanks, all, for the supportive non-carping! Well bless my sole Dan, of course we're supportive. We know you're a dab hand at this stuff and unlikely to flounder or talk a load of pollocks. Holy Mackeral Dan I'm hooked. Any time I get an urchin to go fishing for information, I go to Concertina com First. No fluke that the search is so good, and never a red herring to lead me astray. I usually come away with a whale of a good time reading any of the articles. Now let's put that tuna on our music perch, and play it. Thanks Leo Edited January 22, 2008 by Leo
PeterT Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Now let's perch that on our music stand, and play it. Which quay is it in?
Leo Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 (edited) Now let's perch that on our music stand, and play it. Which quay is it in? Appologise Peter I was editing as you were posting, but if I were to venture a guess, my next question would be whatever woud be normal for a reel, or a jig, depending on the scale? Thanks Leo Edited January 22, 2008 by Leo
PeterT Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Now let's perch that on our music stand, and play it. Which quay is it in? Appologise Peter I was editing as you were posting, but if I were to venture a guess, my next question would be whatever woud be normal for a reel, or a jig? Thanks Leo At least you didn't say "Sea sharp" Peter.
Chris Timson Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 At least you didn't say "Sea sharp" Sorry, did you say that on porpoise? I'm a bit hard of herring nowadays. Still, it doesn't mackeral that much. Chris
PeterT Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Sorry, did you say that on porpoise? I'm sorry, I haven't a clue!
Woody Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Sorry, did you say that on porpoise? I'm sorry, I haven't a clue! Mornington Crescent!
PeterT Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Sorry, did you say that on porpoise? I'm sorry, I haven't a clue! Mornington Crescent! I was hoping that a certain Mr Timson might pick up on this, and make an announcement about this year's game. Last year, I was caught with my "pants down" when he started the game earlier than I (and probably other players) had anticipated, giving himself an unfair advantage since he'd had time to plan his strategy. So, Chris T., what do you say? Could we agree a 1st March start date? That way, we might even get it wrapped up by Easter. Regards, Peter. PS - at this point, I think we owe Dan an apology for going slightly off-topic, and should give him the chance to regain "ownership".
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