Dear Reader –
I spent some time with a few really good friends at the weekend. It’s the first time we met since we all turned 40. And the conversations were a bit different as a result.
So this letter is all about time.
*All hyperlinks in bold.
The Big Thing
Firstly about the small amount of time left before the Theme Night album and book come back from the printers. This has been THE big thing of 2021, and I can’t wait for you to hear and see the results of the hard work many of us have put into this project.
Here’s a pic from early in the process , with Sinéad, Georgie and I obviously delighted after coming up with a new arrangement of a song they sang together all the way back in Theme Night #8.
All details in next week’s letter.
Where else but Sligo?
Kian Egan was our guest on In The Lamplight this week, and it was very much a Sligo story he told.
One about Mary McDonagh and the Feis. About sold-out shows in the Hawk’s Well Theatre, The Record Room and James Blennerhassett. And ultimately, one about fairytales and heartbreak.
It was so interesting to hear him describe how a stadium show is put together from start to finish, and he also told us why he chose Sligo as home for his family.
Click on the image below to listen (and to find out why Kian’s pic is flanked by the German flag and a rock-climber).
What’s New?
In keeping with the theme of the letter, this week’s featured song on pianowithkieran.com is Clocks. Click here to learn how to play the melody of this signature Coldplay song, or here to challenge yourself with 6 ear-training questions.
Here is last week’s column for the Sligo Weekender - on whether November is actually in autumn or winter.
And finally, my favourite quote about time…
“Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana”.
Finally…
Who better than Mr. Sinatra to tie up this week’s letter. Just listen to his phrasing!
And if anyone ever tells you your work is no good, take heart from the fact that there are 120 people out there (at time of writing) who dislike even this masterpiece!
Till next time - Kieran.
