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by Cormac
Wed May 16, 2007 11:03 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Period Sword
Replies: 2
Views: 2253

Sword pics

I'm actually in the process of writing a research paper on Celtic swords for the myArmoury.com board. But, it probably won't be completed until late this year, given my current schedule. Anyway, I can't get the "img" tags to work but I've got some pics of Irish swords. The first set of pic...
by Cormac
Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:07 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Aonghus' Slat Bed
Replies: 3
Views: 3046

Aonghus' Slat Bed

I was looking through the photo section (specifically "Crafts") and saw a picture of Aonghus' bed. Very NICE job! I'm wondering what the provenance for a Celtic bed is? The knot work makes it look more Norse/Anglo-Saxon (and a variety of Norse rope beds have been found). BUT I've heard tha...
by Cormac
Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:35 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Primitive Trek
Replies: 2
Views: 2375

Primitive Trek

A few months back I had posted a message on the TdB yahoo e-list regarding Primitive Trekking in the Adirondacks. Without rehashing all of that info, I did want to let everyone in TdB know that I've started a blog covering the research and manufacture of the equipment we will be using on the Trek. H...
by Cormac
Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:34 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Crwth Questions
Replies: 22
Views: 12209

Re: Crwth Questions

Hah! ROFL [WWF Announcer Voice] Forte, forte, forte! Come see battle of the Bards! Watch as these skilled musicians dash into the forest with only a herring to cut down the mightiest trees that will become their instruments! Thrill to the spectacle as they use only their teeth and finger nails to ca...
by Cormac
Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:57 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Crwth Questions
Replies: 22
Views: 12209

Re: Crwth Questions

I found this page that describes making a round bodied crwth. My wood working skills aren't the greatest but it looks like I could make a "playable" instrument using these techniques. I'll need to decide whether or not to go with a flat bridge though. All the extant examples are flat, but ...
by Cormac
Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:40 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Crwth Questions
Replies: 22
Views: 12209

Re: Crwth Questions

Excellent references and information. While searching for more info on the Timpan I came across this page specifically on Irish instruments. http://www.libraryireland.com/IrishMusic/III.php I've quoted the most germain info below. "The CRUIT is called crwth by the Welsh, and crowde by the Engli...
by Cormac
Thu Mar 22, 2007 11:47 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Crwth Questions
Replies: 22
Views: 12209

Re: Crwth Questions

Yup, we're about 8-10 miles due West of Hoosick Falls. With any luck in the next few years, we'll have a roundhouse built in that area. One of our members has hundreds of acres and is keen to put one up. This is also where we've been getting the wood for our projects. Heh, now that I think of it, it...
by Cormac
Thu Mar 22, 2007 11:36 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Crwth Questions
Replies: 22
Views: 12209

Re: Crwth Questions

I think there are a few related issues we're mixing. 1) Is the crwth period for 5th C. Ireland? Possibly. But the evidence is through contact and association, not directly verifiable. 2) Is that good enough for TdB? Yes. 3) Is providing music with non-period instruments to retain spirit of the event...
by Cormac
Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:55 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Crwth Questions
Replies: 22
Views: 12209

Re: Crwth Questions

Very true. Although you can certainly get closer to the sound with period only instruments. For instance there are orchestras that play Bach with only instruments that were made during Bach's time. And it is possible and striking to hear a distinct difference between that performance and modern ones...
by Cormac
Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:35 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Crwth Questions
Replies: 22
Views: 12209

Re: Crwth Questions

I go upstate pretty often, usually on the way to see family in Vermont so I can certainly swing by sometime too. Heh, small world. Depending on which way you take to VT you probably drive by our house. We're very close to 2 major Rtes NYC people use when heading into VT (usually on their way to ski...