Sorry.
It's been far too long since we've actually blogged about anything. In our defence, we have been terribly busy (and a lot of our day-to-day communication takes place of Facebook most of the time -it's just quicker and far more immediate). But I thought I'd take a moment to post a little something.
Firstly, I have to say thank you. A big, fat, jelly-wobbly thank you to everyone who bought the last cd. It's taken us all quite by surprise. Celtic Road made the top 10 list for ABC Classics & Jazz bestsellers of the year, which for an unknown folk band from Brisbane is pretty cool. The DVD (made by our amazing friends over a NoSuchStudioCollective) is still on rotation on cable TV over 6 months after it was released.
And we're going to do it all again in a couple of months. We're flying down to Sydney to record another album with the ABC in January. It's shaping up to be a busy end of the year for us. As some of you may know, Sarah has her own huge ABC solo project that gets underway in a week or so, and Sunas are contributing a few songs to that (along with some fantastic big name people that she'll reveal later on). You can read all about it at here. We've also got the Gold Coast Festival coming up, along with a nice road trip down to the Bellingen Festival next month. December sees a few local shows, but mainly us closeting ourselves away to write the new album which hopefully we'll debut at the Music by the Sea Festival show in early Jan. Then we'll combine the recording with a trip back to the Illawara Festival and a possible, very special trip to Melbourne. That'll be a busy couple of weeks!
Next year is already on the brew. We'll be off to as many festivals as will have us, recording yet another cd, then later in the year we're planning on heading back overseas.
It certainly is interesting times. Now, back to writing the Neurum Creek blog...
1 comment:
To the Sunas Band.
Dear Sarah, Mannie and Paul
I am very happy that “Celtic Road” has been so well received – it is very good music.
Thankyou for playing at the Childers festival, this year and last. Please come again. I really enjoyed myself dancing to your music, even if every one else was too frightened to move from their chairs! It was a privilege to chat with Mannie and Sarah after the music bracket. I bought your CD then.
I am quite excited that you will record more music. I want to place some requests. I play your CD’s often. They are among my favourites.
“A Breath Away from Shadow” has excellent lyrics by you people, especially Paul. These stories really add to the music. Some more please!
The voice of Mannie and Pauls’ instruments have real strength and richness, providing excellent intro and accompaniment.
The pairing of good flute and fiddle on the folk tunes is very appealing, especially sometimes flute, sometimes fiddle, sometimes both. This brings out both the separate voices, and the two together. Sarah’s double tonguing for the fast staccato is quite impressive. I wish I could do this myself.
“Celtic Road” really brings out the beauty of Sarah’s vocal voice. Whether fast, and contributing to the rhythm, or slow and tuneful. You express yourself well. Your subtle nuances really add character to your singing. Some more please!
I like the way the mixer has given due emphasis to these leads .
You all look really good on the DVD. Sometimes the PA at live venues is not perfect, and much sound quality is lost. We can see you, and get proper sound quality with DVD’s like this. I hope you can manage another.
I enjoyed Bridget’s contribution to 1st album. I wish her well, and same to your new fiddle player. Also my thanks to David and his Irish dancing, when you see him again.
You people are making an important contribution to our music and culture.
Please keep up this good work
Your sincerely,
Mike Browning, a clarinettist who lives near Gin Gin (near Childers)
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