Tag Archives: hurdy gurdy

A musical journey

Posted on 26/07/2014 by Nigel Parry Music

We had the privilege to be in the centre of France for the big annual hurdy-gurdy / bagpipes festival in July. And what an amazing experience, quite unlike anything in New Zealand. Some years ago, this event outgrew it’s original … Continue reading →

Posted in Festivals / events, Live performance | Tagged Devon, Folk Festival, Folk Music, hurdy gurdy, Paris, Pub, Village Pump, Wiltshire | 3 Comments

Playing live – a small big audience

Posted on 17/06/2014 by Nigel Parry Music

Well, thanks to the staff of Paekakariki 88.2FM for inviting us into the studio, and for looking after us so well when we got there. The audience in the little studio was perhaps five. I know we were actually playing … Continue reading →

Posted in Live performance, Studio / recording | Tagged a capella, broadcast, Clog Fiddle, Folk Music, Green grow the rashes o, harmonies, hurdy gurdy, live, Mandola, Niels Gedge, nigel parry, Parryphonalia, Pastime, Philippa Boy, radio, roll on the day, singing, Sue Rose, The Road is Long, tradiitonal music, vocals | Leave a comment

The Story Behind the Song – Roll on the Day

Posted on 28/02/2014 by Nigel Parry Music

Roll on the Day is a sad, haunting ballad created by UK folk singer Allan Taylor. It tells of the health difficulties suffered by a working man from the north of England struck down in retirement by a typical industrial … Continue reading →

Posted in Live performance, Studio / recording | Tagged allan taylor, CD, folk, harmonies, hurdy gurdy, nigel parry, recording, roll on the day | Leave a comment

The making of an album – #1

Posted on 30/11/2013 by Nigel Parry Music

Now THAT was an experience. So I have been in studios before (mainly radio and TV, but still with mics and other bits & pieces you don’t have at home) and done some bash recording, but nothing is quite like … Continue reading →

Posted in Ramdon music thoughts, Studio / recording | Tagged advice, Album, CD, folk, hurdy gurdy, music, recording, studio, tips, vocals, wisdom | Leave a comment