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Andrew's Bardic Commentary
Andrew writes about our music and our instruments and where we fit in the music scene. This is a broad topic so I am going to do it in three parts. The site has some info about us already but I wanted to give a little detail for those interested in more than just listening to our songs.
Austin Chronicle Music Poll Suggestions
The Austin Chronicle's Best of Austin 2004 poll is now taking votes until January 31. We've done fairly well over the past few years. According to the rules, ANYONE in the world can vote. This means YOU. Feel free to cut and paste the selections below into the online voting form, or pick your own Austin favorites.
Austin Symphony's Concert in the Park
Last night, I got to go to the Concert in the Park that is put on by the Austin Symphony. It was fantastic. This week was #6 of 12 with a Brass Quintet.
Bardic Lessons: The Fifteen Minute Lifestyle
When it comes to dedicating myself to getting something done, it is a bare. I seem to have a history of planning and planning and not quite getting stuff done. There never seems to be enough time. That is why over the last few months I've adopted the Fifteen Minute Lifestyle.
Bards in the Studio
Marc and I finally got into the studio again. We have been planning this for a while now and plan to work on a Irish CD and a Faire CD. We started by writing 2 songs in the studio and recording 5 different versions of "If I Had a Million Ducats." January 22, 2001.
Bards on Fox 7 in the Morning
Bard madness is here again. After a much needed brake over Christmas, Marc and I started the year by going on the Fox 7 Morning News to promote ourselves and our upcoming show at the Barnes & Nobles in Round Rock. Jan 11, 2001
Bards on the UT South Mall
In November, 1998, I got a temp job in the Tower at the University of Texas at Austin. My plan was to follow in the footsteps of Austin's college rock phenomena, David Garza. Give students a daily dose of live music.
Bard of the Fey, music for Elves, Pixies, Sprites, and other Fey Folk
The weather outside is just delicious. It's cool with a fresh breeze blowing. It was amazing there weren't more folks out at Texas Ren Fest this weekend. The weather was just perfect.
Busking and Street Performing
I've tried to do some research on busking and street performing, but interestingly enough, not many people seem to write about it. Busking FAQ are not easy to find. Busking laws are even more difficult. I've gone all over the red tape in Austin trying to find out the laws, and they are poorly laid out at best. Then again, maybe that's for the best.
Convert Your Band's CD into MP3s
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Emerald Rose's "Vulcan Rubdown" on Dr Demento
This weekend was the debut of Emerald Rose's "Vulcan Rubdown" on Dr. Demento. This is a hilarious song about decontamination gel on the new Enterprise TV series. It's awesome!!!!
Georgetown's Ol' Time Fiddlin' Fair 2004
Sometimes it takes a little live music to realize what you have.
Firefly's Ballad of Jayne Parody
Cedric of the Bedlam Bards recorded on my cat CD this past weekend. He told me he wrote a filk of "The Ballad of Jayne" in honor of Joss Whedon. I found it at the FireFly website.
Free Celtic Music Content for Websites
We want to get as much of our music out into the public as possible. That's why we're willing to share our music with your website!
If you are interested in adding free music content to your website, here are few of the things that we need to know.
Free Classical Music Downloads Guaranteed!
I put together a list Free Classical Music Downloads in my continual effort to promote the Brobdingnagian Bards with free music downloads. Then I thought, 'Hey! Why not find a bunch of great Classical music downloads and allow people to pick their favorites'.
Free MP3 Music Download of the Month
Thanks for visiting my Free Celtic & Folk MP3 Music Download page where I feature a new Free MP3 Music Download every month. If you'd like to be notified when my new MP3s are released, subscribe to Marc's Musings.
Got Milk?... How about FREE MUSIC DOWNLOADS
Thanks you for listening to the Brobdingnagian Bards. Within a few seconds, you will be redirected to our Free MP3 website at SoundClick with over two dozen free Celtic music downloads. Download and share these MP3s freely. If this page, does not redirect in that time, please listen to our Free Celtic music through one of the websites below.
Avenue Q - Gut Busting Funny Music!
I've been really bored at work, but there's been a big plus side ot it. I discovered Avenue Q . LOL
Free Music Postcards that Rock!
I just wanted to drop you a line and thank you for everything you've done for me in the past...
Learning How to Write Songs in the Folk Tradition
The first song I ever wrote was a song called 'Bumble Bee'. Nothing fancy. It was a 50s style a cappella song that pretty much repeated that word over and over.
Marc's Tales: A Day On The South Mall
We had another fantastic Bard Bubble Day out on the South Mall at UT today. It was a cool day. There were at least fifty people gathered at our feet listening, blowing bubbles, eating, and smelling the cool air. Everything I ever imagined a ten months ago when I began playing at UT. This is the story of how I/we began.
Mozart's Digital Concerto - Free Classical MP3s Made Easy
I've done a lot of searching around the net for free classical mp3 downloads as you can see from my article on Classical Music Downloads for Free. But that article only touches on the vast numbers of great Classical music songs available online.
Nine Lives, Nine Cat Songs
Been neurotically doing updates with my website. Especially promoting my Irish cat CD. Sure I've still a few months to finish it, but it's coming along.
Star Wars MP3
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is doing smashingly well in the box offices as EVERYONE knows. And I gotta admit I was pretty happy with the movie overall. Yes, I am knitpicking it like all the diehard Star Wars fans. But for the most-part I'm happy.
Top 10 List of Songs that Inspired Me
I was reading a newsletter today, and the author inspired me to write down the Top 10 songs that most defined my musical life.
What is Filk Music?
About three years ago, Andrew and I were performing at a wedding held at the Texas Renaissance Festival for Jack Scratch and wife. And with a bright smile Jack said, "I love that you guys play filk."
"Huh? Filk? What's that?"
"You don't know what filk is? It's the type music you play."
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