[NSP] Re: Trivia

2011-08-07 Thread Simon Leveaux
The crooked Greyfriars Bawbee -Original Message- From: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] On Behalf Of Francis Wood Sent: 06 August 2011 20:55 To: Dartmouth NPS Subject: [NSP] Trivia Since it's August . . . . What tunes does your dog prefer? Francis To

[NSP] Re: Deaf/dead

2011-06-21 Thread simon
I assume all this food based music will be played on a crumpet or a cornetto --Original Message-- From: Gibbons, John Sender: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu To: 'Francis Wood' To: Richard York Cc: NSP group Subject: [NSP] Re: Deaf/dead Sent: Jun 21, 2011 4:36 PM Or poppaDOMpompompom

[NSP] Re: Deaf/dead

2011-06-21 Thread simon
I assume all this food based music will be played on a crumpet or a cornetto --Original Message-- From: Gibbons, John Sender: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu To: 'Francis Wood' To: Richard York Cc: NSP group Subject: [NSP] Re: Deaf/dead Sent: Jun 21, 2011 4:36 PM Or poppaDOMpompompom

[NSP] Re: Skinny-piping

2010-08-16 Thread simon
Oh go on then. Lamb Skinny Four Bare Legs under the Coverlet Cock o the North --Original Message-- From: Francis Wood Sender: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu To: Richard York Cc: NSP group Subject: [NSP] Skinny-piping Sent: Aug 16, 2010 3:52 PM On 12 Aug 2010, at 09:55, Richard York wrote:

[NSP] Re: Noises from keys

2010-03-18 Thread simon
Hi Neil Francis is very clear. I know that leaky pads have caused mine to squeak in the past. I also found that if they were new pads it took a couple of oilings and 24 hours before the chanter was ok Simon -Original Message- From: Francis Wood oatenp...@googlemail.com Date: Thu, 18 Mar

[NSP] Re: pipe cases

2010-02-16 Thread Simon Leveaux
I would certainly interested in this discussion, have kept mine in a sax gig bag for years now with the chanter and drones inside plastic tubes (wrapped in old scarves) this has been the most portable and enduring bag, however after 13 years or so it is beginning to disintegrate. However I would

[NSP] Re: Sliabh na m'bhan (was Gaelic Pronunciation)

2010-02-06 Thread Simon Leveaux
Expect you all know this but http://www.concertina.net/tunes_convert.html will convert his to dots etc. regards simon -Original Message- From: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] On Behalf Of Julia Say Sent: 06 February 2010 10:53 To: nsp Subject: [NSP] Re

[NSP] Re: NSP oil for pipes and key pads

2010-01-13 Thread simon
This topic has produced many exchanges so slightly hesitant to contribute, however here goes. Julia sums up my position with LP and I have been using it for some years. Before that I used Almond oil and before that Neatsfoot both of which worked well for me . I play my instrument regularly and

[NSP] Re: Radio Mics and channel 69

2009-11-18 Thread Simon Knight
with thick walls or a lot or metal creating a Farady cage effect you might get away with it, but probably not if BT is blasting away on the frequency. Simon -Original Message- From: colin [mailto:cwh...@santa-fe.freeserve.co.uk] Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 7:29 PM To: NSP group

[NSP] Re: Old Guy

2009-10-26 Thread simon
You know that awful feeling when you look at an email and realise that what you said was not what you had in mind. My last email concluding my list of those who have helped and guided me Should have read I hate lists, but also need to thank also I have to thank the London Pipers and

[NSP] Pipoding

2009-10-26 Thread simon
that have similar tunes or types of tune and that is interesting as well. I find that hearing a sequence that might involve 5 or 6 styles makes me more aware of technique, rhythm and ornamentation. Just a thought. Simon Leveaux To get on or off this list see list information at http

[NSP] Re: Old Guy

2009-10-25 Thread simon
those who have organised, and helped me. I have always felt privileged to have access to such generously given advice and guidance. Simon Leveaux --Original Message-- From: Francis Wood Sender: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu To: Anthony Robb Cc: Dartmouth NPS Subject: [NSP] Re: Old Guy Sent

[NSP] Re: Old Guy

2009-10-25 Thread simon
like the NPS and all those who have organised, and helped me. I have always felt privileged to have access to such generously given advice and guidance. Simon Leveaux --Original Message-- From: Francis Wood Sender: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu To: Anthony Robb Cc: Dartmouth NPS Subject

[NSP] Re: The Power of Positive Thinking

2009-10-20 Thread Simon James
Thankyou for opening up such a useful discussion Francis. I must admit that the term chanter has always concerned me - what are we if not individuals with our own individual styles...? Boreishly Simon On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 10:16 AM, Francis Wood [1]oatenp...@googlemail.com

[NSP] Re: The Power of Positive Thinking

2009-10-20 Thread Simon James
*winces* Francis - I think your on the wrong discssion group if you're suggesting not setting up a working party... On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 10:59 AM, Francis Wood [1]oatenp...@googlemail.com wrote: Changing the course of language is a slow and uncertain path. Before

[NSP] Re: Northumbria Pipe Course 11-16 October - Places available

2009-08-12 Thread Simon James
The Halsway Course has regularly been advertised here Colin with many of the same tutors ( including yourself) - what's the difference? On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 12:41 PM, [1]rosspi...@aol.com wrote: I wonder if this advert for a privately run course is allowed on this list.

[NSP] Re: Northumbria Pipe Course 11-16 October - Places available

2009-08-12 Thread Simon James
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[NSP] Re: Colin Ross

2009-05-21 Thread Simon James
I don't often comment these days, but, like a lot of NPS Members, I'm still lurking... I'd support this Simon On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 9:40 AM, Helen Capes [1]helen.ca...@paradise.net.nz wrote: I agree with Anthony. I think Colin has to be one of the most deserving

[NSP] Re: J Allen (and Rants)

2009-03-13 Thread Simon Leveaux
And the celebrated Hill tune the Allen Quay -Original Message- From: Barry Say [mailto:barr...@nspipes.co.uk] Sent: 13 March 2009 11:20 To: Dartmouth NSP Subject: [NSP] Re: J Allen (and Rants) Dont Forget Jimmy's younger brother - Woody B On 13 Mar 2009 at 9:59, Helen Fish wrote:

[NSP] Re: Copyright issues

2009-01-16 Thread Simon Knight
I'm not a lawyer, but my work involves intellectual property issues. The law should be clear but in practice it isn't. In the US it as follows: The copyright law of the United States provides for copyright protection in “musical works, including any accompanying words,” that are fixed in some

[NSP] Re: Copyright issues

2009-01-16 Thread Simon Knight
, there is then a potential claim for breach of copyright. John -Original Message- From: Simon Knight [mailto:si...@setanta-inc.com] Sent: 16 January 2009 14:30 To: 'NSP group' Subject: [NSP] Re: Copyright issues Publishing or recording a traditional tune or any tune in the public domain does

[NSP] Re: nice set on ebay?

2007-11-15 Thread Simon Knight
I have one of John's 11 key sets and have been very happy with it. The chanter reed and the drones are stable and the tuning is good. John is also very helpful and I'm sure would support the set really well. Simon -Original Message- From: Adam Westerly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

[NSP] Re: Piping Modernism

2006-10-28 Thread Simon Knight
to grow on me. Simon -Original Message- From: Stephen Douglass [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 9:02 AM To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: [NSP] Piping Modernism Maxwell Davies comes from the musical influences of modernism, and pieces like Schoenberg's Pierrot