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Post by Ginny on Jan 29, 2007 15:46:49 GMT -5
That's true, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they have full band arrangements for every song. It's true that they probably know a lot of songs from the east...I mean, I'm from the east, and I know a lot of songs from here, and I'm not a Celtic performer  Also, I'm sure they have better things to do in their free time than learn every single song written about Cape Breton and the Maritimes..but you never know, if it was a rather common or well known song, one that they knew the words to and could improvize a few guitar chords, than maybe they would. I agree with Rich that it would be much easier to approach them at a festival than a concert though...but it wouldn't hurt to try ;D Cheers, Ginny |
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Post by elizarose on Jan 29, 2007 15:59:50 GMT -5
lol I know a few people who are very adept at getting backstage. I might just invest in some of that talent. Who am I going to hurt anyway? ;D I will a find a way  AnamCara |
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Post by mott on Jan 29, 2007 20:37:37 GMT -5
That's true, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they have full band arrangements for every song. It's true that they probably know a lot of songs from the east...I mean, I'm from the east, and I know a lot of songs from here, and I'm not a Celtic performer Also, I'm sure they have better things to do in their free time than learn every single song written about Cape Breton and the Maritimes..but you never know, if it was a rather common or well known song, one that they knew the words to and could improvize a few guitar chords, than maybe they would.... Hi Ginny I agree some. The one who might have the toughest time performing an unfamiliar song on the spur of the moment, in my opinion, would be Claire. If it was a song she never heard of, she might be lost. She could improvise some; I don't know how good she is, being so young, at that. Also there is the problem of paying royalties when performing a song. I don't know how that works, but they might get into trouble playing any old tune at a concert. Festivals might be easier to get away with playng anything requested. Maybe it's not a concern, I don't really know. But it never hurts to ask for a request. All they can do is say "we don't know that one." |
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Post by afanoffiona on Apr 3, 2007 19:22:00 GMT -5
Hey Everyone! I have the perfect song for Fiona to sing. It is a Josh Groban song, and normally I wouldn't suggest that kind of song for her voice, but given Fiona's ability to sing sad songs and bring people to tears, I think it would be absolutely scary to hear Fiona sing this song. It is a song about someone whose lover has died, and them trying to cope with their loss: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_itEo3y6WIIt gives me chills to think about Fiona going up to those high notes, and the haunting emotion she would bring to the beginning. What do you guys think? God Bless, afanoffiona |
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Post by Joe on Apr 3, 2007 21:39:02 GMT -5
Hey afanoffiona
I would love to hear Fiona sing "To Where You Are" ... maybe Josh and Fiona could do a duet sometime
Joe
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Post by afanoffiona on Apr 3, 2007 21:49:38 GMT -5
Hey Joe!
I am glad you agree with me! Everytime I hear that song, and picture Fiona singing it, it gives me goosebumps.
Ya, it would be really great to hear Josh and Fiona do a duet. The problem isn't so much talent as it is popularity. Josh is far more popular than Fiona, and hence, Fiona isn't going to have as much of an opportunity to get to do things like that.
God Bless,
afanoffiona
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Post by mott on Apr 4, 2007 8:10:37 GMT -5
Ya, it would be really great to hear Josh and Fiona do a duet. The problem isn't so much talent as it is popularity. Josh is far more popular than Fiona, and hence, Fiona isn't going to have as much of an opportunity to get to do things like that. Is he more popular than John McDermott? In the US he probably is I guess. But yeah it would be a long shot to have Fiona and Josh Groban sing a duet. She's not as popular as other singer's he's sung with. Plus since his voice is somewhat deep, it might be hard to mesh with Fiona's range, but not impossible. |
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Post by faerie on Apr 4, 2007 8:21:42 GMT -5
I would have to say that he is, if you ask people, especially those who dont listen to celtic they will have heard of Josh, and probably never heard of John.
I think that they could sound cool together, although there is a very small chance that that would happen, but you never know.
Tia
Oh, how do you get the coloured words on top of the quote??
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Post by mott on Apr 4, 2007 19:00:43 GMT -5
Oh, how do you get the coloured words on top of the quote?? Darned if I know. ;D I just use the quote feature on the side here. |
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Post by Joe on Apr 4, 2007 19:44:10 GMT -5
Oh, how do you get the coloured words on top of the quote?? Darned if I know. ;D I just use the quote feature on the side here. Hi Tia, Yeah, just click on the quote icon in someone's post. The next screen will show what that person wrote. Just type underneath all the words and click 'post reply' as usual. Happy Quoting, Joe |
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Post by faerie on Apr 4, 2007 19:46:18 GMT -5
Darned if I know. ;D I just use the quote feature on the side here. Hi Tia, Yeah, just click on the quote icon in someone's post. The next screen will show what that person wrote. Just type underneath all the words and click 'post reply' as usual. Happy Quoting, Joe WAHOO!!! finally Thanks Joe!!!! Tia |
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Post by afanoffiona on Apr 4, 2007 23:49:45 GMT -5
Hey faerie! I would have to say that he is, if you ask people, especially those who dont listen to celtic they will have heard of Josh, and probably never heard of John. I think that they could sound cool together, although there is a very small chance that that would happen, but you never know. I agree with that entirely. The problem is that the music world is so shallow today. I mean, Josh Groban is a great musician, and deserves all of the credit he is getting, but Fiona is every bit as talented. In fact, I like Fiona better than Josh [which most people can't understand]. I mean Josh has really good technique, and a very good range, but Fiona's sensitivity in phrasing, tone, and quality of voice has not been eclipsed by anyone I have ever heard. I guess the only thing to do is ask people if they would like to listen to this song or that song. Hopefully the Cottars will win fans here and there, and that will help. I don't really think the Cottars play for popularity, though. I think they do it for the fun of doing it. Those are the kinds of musicians with whom every musician wants to perform! God Bless, afanoffiona |
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Post by jason22 on Apr 5, 2007 13:33:56 GMT -5
But also Josh Groban is classified differently from the Cottars in regards to genre. Josh Groban is classical pop(whatever that means), and the cottars are traditional celtic.
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Post by afanoffiona on Apr 5, 2007 19:17:51 GMT -5
Jason,
Genre doesn't mean much. Remember, Andrea Bocelli, who is a famious opera singer, did a duet with Celine Dion. Charlotte Church did a duet with Billy Gillman, who is a country singer.
As I said, it is mostly a matter of popularity, and, by extension, a reflection of the fact that American music tastes are somewhat limited.
God Bless,
afanoffiona
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Post by mott on Apr 6, 2007 6:54:47 GMT -5
Genre doesn't mean much. Remember, Andrea Bocelli, who is a famious opera singer, did a duet with Celine Dion. Charlotte Church did a duet with Billy Gillman, who is a country singer. For that matter, Josh Groban did a duet with Celine Dion!  But besides popularity, there is a matter of the time and distance element. I would imagine Josh Groban is in high demand and can't spend much of his time singing duets with everybody with a lovely voice. For that matter, Fiona probably has lots to do herself just getting her act together with the new group and rehearsing and getting whatever new material. Plus travel, touring etc. would keep them apart, even if they're in the same city at the same time. I think the only way there might be a duet possibility is if both Fiona and Josh did the same venue. Like if they were both in Boston for a Christmas Tree lighting or a charity function or something. And even then they'd need to rehearse and pick a song where their voices could blend. So it's a really big longshot. |
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