Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"
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Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of free Celtic MP3 downloads
July 13, 2003 5000+ subscribers

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CONTENTS:

1. Celtic Music News
2. Celtic Music Band Feature - Noiseful Joy
3. Celtic Music CD Store - Great Big Sea
4. Celtic Music Article #2 - Mad Rush
5. Featured Celtic Website - My Celtic Rings
6. New Celtic Music Single Releases
7. Manage your subscription

Read this issue online at http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/ .

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1. Celtic Music News
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Greetings all,
I was casually glancing at my past editions. I began this newsletter
around this time three years ago. It all began with a big bang and
really great CD giveaway that featured about thirty different things
given away. Man, that was a lot of work.

And it's kinda funny. Originally, I meant to feature my band, the
Brobdingnagian Bards in every other issue. And now it's been a few
months since we've been featured. Well, I'm sure you know all about
us by now. And this Tuesday if you're in the Austin area, I would
love to see you at our CD Release for "Memories of Middle Earth".
We are performing at the Cactus Cafe starting at 8:30pm, and this
is a huge opportunity for us. So please consider dropping by.

You can find out more at
http://www.thebards.net/shows/venues/Cactus_Cafe.shtml


FIONA RITCHIE ON NPR
NPR's program "All Songs Considered" featured Thistle and Shamrock
host Fiona Ritchie about the artists shaping new Scottish music.
Great interview with a peak at some of the hottest new Scottish
acts. http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/ritchie/index.html


BAD ADs & SUBSCRIPTIONS?
Last week, I received an "unsubscribe" notice from one of my
readers because of a "cellulite" ad that was added to the
message. Unfortunately, I have no control over the ads at the top
and bottom of my message. Those are all controlled by Topica
and Yahoogroups, my list servers.

You see, this newsletter is a labor of love. While there are some
on this list who support the products that I promote, most do not.
Therefore, any income derived from this newsletter pretty much
covers my server costs and that's about it.

So a thought occurred to me. Would you be willing to pay an
annual subscription fee for this newsletter in order to make it ad
free? If so, how much would be willing to pay for a guaranteed 24
issues a year (though potentially more)?

1. $9 per year (75c/month)
2. $12 per year ($1/month)
3. $19.95 per year
4. $24.95 per year ($2/month)
5. $59.95 per year ($5/month)
6. Not Interested

Course, the other great thing about a paid subscription is
considering there'd be more dedicated subscribers, there'd also
be better chances to win free CDs. Plus, there'd be the possibility
of offering other great bonuses too.

So what's this newsletter worth to you? Drop me a line and let me
know what you think?


Station suggestion of the week:
Celtic MP3s.com - Great Irish Drinking Songs
http://celticmp3s.com/radio/irish_drinking_songs/




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2. Celtic Music Band Feature #1
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/
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"Cry of My Heart" by Noiseful Joy
http://mp3.com/NoisefulJoy?cm

Jim Block is a former self-proclaimed Heavy Metal Rock Star
Carbon dated back to 1966. He's mellowed out through the ages
has turned in the hot guitar licks for a mellower sound.

"Cry of My Heart" will take you a mellow journey with the likes of
Enya. It's Celtic New Age at its finest with synthesizer textures
blended with acoustic instruments. The whole Noiseful Joy album
is very relaxing with beautiful sounds and melodic imagery.
Beautiful music to listen and relax to.

Buy CD "Gael Winds"
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/cds/259/259477.html



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3. CELTIC MUSIC CD STORE
http://www.CelticMusic.org/
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"Sea of No Cares" by Great Big Sea
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005YXCE/thebards?ref=nosim

An incredible blend of traditional Celtic music with modern rhythms.
The latest album is the perfect representation of what has made
this band so incredibly popular. The album features exquisite vocal
harmonies, plus some great songwriting. Plus, you'll find some great
Celtic seafaring ballads. Highlights include the title track "Sea
of No Cares", plus, "Scolding Wife" and "French Perfume".

More about Great Big Sea at
http://www.celticmp3s.com/cgi-bin/celtic_music/jump.cgi?ID=101



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4. Celtic Music Band Feature #2
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/
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"Music of Time" by Mad Rush
http://mp3.com/Mad_Rush?cm

Mad Rush is family duo from Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
with strong solo and harmony vocals, plus some stirring vocal
storytelling.

"Music of Time" is a song written by PG Hodge to which vocalist
Deni Couch added a a haunting melody for this stirring ghost song
about an old man who relives the passion and turbulence of the
war years when he danced with his love on Plymouth Hoe. Deni
asked Trudie Hodge to write lyrics for a ghostly waltz and was
blown away by the sheer longing the lyrics convey. It's one of those
songs you have to rehearse over and over to sing without bursting
into tears. Mike O'Connor's haunting fiddle and the accordion and
guitar breaks twist the knife even further. It's definitely one for
the
sensitive souls to romanticise over.

Buy CD Music of Time
http://www.cdstreet.com/artists/madrush



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5. Featured Celtic Music Website
http://www.celticmp3s.com/resources/
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My Celtic Rings
http://www.celticmp3s.com/cgi-bin/celtic_music/jump.cgi?ID=467

Celtic Rings: Handcrafted & Unique Celtic Wedding Bands
& Engagement Rings, Claddagh Bracelets, Earrings. Unique Old
World Designs. Hallmarked. Rave Reviews by Real Customers.



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6. NEW RELEASES
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"Patriot Game" by Marc Gunn
http://www.marcgunn.com/cgi-bin/mp3/songurl.cgi?SongID=3305727&FI=lo

"St. Anne's Reel" by Mickle-a-do
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/173/mickle-a-do.html

"Crested Hen" by BOWI
http://mp3.com/BOWI

"Star of the County Down" by Jonathan Ramsey
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/108/jonathan_ramsey.html

"Under The Bard's Tree - Album version" by Bjorn Lynne
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/0/bjorn_lynne.html

"Brian Borou's March, The Butterfly" by Celtic Harp, Kathryn Mannyng
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/602/kathryn_mannyng_celtic_har.html

"Famine Song" by Academy of Irish Music
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/604/academy_of_irish_music.html

"L'isola" by Spiagge Della Mente
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/605/spiagge_della_mente.html





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7. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
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"Celtic MP3s Music Magazine" is a weekly publication by
Bard Marc Gunn of the Brobdingnagian Bards, The Original
Celtic Renaissance. Help spread the word about great
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