…. the soul. Its amazing how a good blast of your favourite tunes can blow away the cobwebs – and what lurks beneath. Is experiencing a block in creativity a result of fear, insecurity, lack of confidence? Who knows? But one thing’s for sure – the coming together of kindred souls over the dulcet sounds of Joni Mitchell on that eternally inspirational “Blue” album surely opens the floodgates, a sort of cerebral sandblasting? Leaves ye a bit raw but hey, at least you’re feelin. No numbness there, then. Sharing the oh so moving strains of the Ni Dhomhnaill sisters, Triona and Maighread, in their ethereal “Idir an da sholas” compilation sets the heart alight and stirs up long lost and and evocative memories. As for the passionate energy and poetry of the Pogues – let it rip, boys, and bring on the brushes – I’m ready and rockin! Like a rollercoaster, ye follow that hedonistic blast with the heavenly strains of Jeff Buckley – with “Hallelujah, you’re surfing the clouds and waving to now unseen and loving spirits who gently keep you afloat, even when you think you’re drowning. Buiochas.
