Back To Kintyre. New song

[smiles]

It's not bad. Bit desperately varied in parts. Nice intro and nice chorus then kind of goes down hill before picking up again towards the end. The choice of singer doesn't help either. With all the local talent we have here in Kintyre it wouldn't have been hard to find someone who can actually pronounce loch and Bellochantuy correctly. That's just a bit of constructive critcism Chris. All in all a good effort.

I've been doing this stuff too long to worry about music reviews, all objective after all. But i'd just like to mention a couple of things. There is nothing 'desperate' about the variances at all. It's less a 'song' than a short musical journey, and I've found that people who do like the track, like it precisely because of the many melodic variants in there. Rewards are to be had on repeated plays. It would have been a lot easier to just link the more instantly catchy bits together and do a 3 minute pop song, but that wasn't the idea behind this particular concept.

As for the vcocalist, aye. I see what you are saying BUT .... bear in mind that the vocalist's perspective is not from kintyre, but from elsewhere. He's an outsider. It''s a visitors song, extolling the virutes of a wonderful place.

Finally, maybe have a listen to (Back To) The Kintyre Way (link at bottom) from the same EP. This is a solo piano rendition of the melodies from the main track and may give you a better perspective on its merits. (And this may also appeal more to you as well Isa).

Thanks for listening though.

http://chrisamusic.bandcamp.com/track/b ... intyre-way

Don't get me wrong Chris, it grows on you. Well done.

[ChrisA]

Just got back from a visit. Had an interview session on Argyl FM, who are playing a couple of tracks from the CD, and have also distributed the CD to a few places around the area, with more to follow. For now, the CD is available from ...

Red Music in Campbeltown, Muneroys in Southend, and Patersons in Carradale - where ~I am now bigger than the Beatles *.










* Look, in the last 3 days, 5 of my CDs have been purchased in Carradale, but not a single Beatles CD has moved off a Carradale shelf.

[EMDEE]

More power to your elbow Chris, you obviously have a passion for Kintyre. I have been involved in music for all of my life, and although my music is more in the traditional Scottish vein than yours, whatever praises and promotes Kintyre can't be bad. You'll see my particular passion by my picture to the left of this post. However, unlike some other people, my interests have broadened over the years, and I find it difficult to criticise your effort. I didn't write anything at the time when you posted it, but I was very impressed with your video. Kintyre needs more people like yourself singing its praises. Maybe it could generate some of that much needed tourism.

[jdcarra]

* Look, in the last 3 days, 5 of my CDs have been purchased in Carradale, but not a single Beatles CD has moved off a Carradale shelf.

Great song Chris. Missed you on your last visit to the Dale for a pint, may bump into you next time round .


Just added a posting of your video on the Goat website http://www.the-carradale-goat.co.uk/

[ChrisA]

Thanks a lot JD. Everytime I walk into the Glen Bar there is a bloke walking out. Is that you?

One day we'll meet up for that elusive pint!

Oh, and if anyone is interested at all, here's the link to the Argyll FM radio interview ...

http://chrisamusic.bandcamp.com/track/a ... -interview

[ChrisA]

Featured Album on Splash radio, now picking up lots airpay, I'm going to have another sales assault for the holiday season this year!

http://www.splashradio.org/albums.cfm

[Crowth]

Recently watched the video for the first time and I'm hooked. This song is great and deserves a bump.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAtNC41Mv1c

I understand videos for two other songs ([Back to] The Kintyre Way and Oran mu Dheireadh) are due out shortly.

[Swanseajock]

That was great - inspired by Runrig?

[ChrisA]

That was great - inspired by Runrig?

Oh yeah, absolutely. That band mean a lot to me, and have done ever since I saw 'City Of Lights' many moons ago.
Totally inspirational.