A SONG FOR IRELAND: WV54
Hello everyone, and welcome to the amazing CRAGGY ISLAND!! (Venue chosen based on the number of people I expect to vote...)
And let's give a big hand to our host, whose amazing musical knowledge has already been proven given our previous selection...
FATHER JACK!!
Who of course will be assisted by the ever-present-with-a-cup-of-tea...
MRS. DOYLE!!
So tonight we have EIGHT incredible and wonderful entries, all with a folksy theme to show off the wonderful music of our beloved Ireland. It's my true and firm belief that these songs all encapsulate the beauty and unique world view of the Irish people. The very soul of Ireland can be glimpsed through the passion and intricacies of the music present here tonight... What's that Father Jack?
Harrumph, there's no need to be like that! I'd best get on with the entries I suppose then...
SONG
: In memory of our WV53 entry, we will still
"Ride On" (Cruachan):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNvOhPasW0Q
SONG
: So we hope that
"Hard Times Come Again No More" (The Chieftains featuring Paolo Nutini):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTrmm96h9Zo
SONG
: After "A Song For Ireland: WV54" we hope that you vote
"When Your Mind's Made Up" (Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPL5Qk4JufU
SONG
: I hope that you all
"Téir Abhaile Riú" [Go Home With] amazing memories of this National Final
(Celtic Woman):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g7XO7gICAo
INTERVAL ACT: Yes, an exclusive look at the first version of "My Lovely Horse" with our hosts' reactions to it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6nLv0QYu10
Aaaaaaand back to "A Song for Ireland: WV54"!
SONG
: Traditional Irish food will be on offer during the competition... Anyone for some
"Dúlamán" [seaweed]
(Altan):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KzOyCwvQ9o
SONG
: If we get more money next time, then we'll move the venue to a
"Newgrange" (Clannad):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2GNIQxowT8
SONG
: If we qualify next time, I'm really not sure
"What I'll Do" to celebrate!
(Lisa Hannigan):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvwJMa5b1Qg
SONG
: Oh wait, I know... I think I'll have
"Seven Drunken Nights"! (The Dubliners):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CWIIoSf4nw
Thanks to all who suggested entries, including [MENTION=12553]Krishoes[/MENTION], [MENTION=12837]JamieBrown[/MENTION] and [MENTION=15013]Ringdalen[/MENTION]. I'm sure I've missed at least one person out there, so thanks to anyone I've missed!
VOTING: Thinking of voting? Well Mrs. Doyle has a message for you!
VOTING METHOD: Ooo, something a little different. Basically you can award 12, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 or 0 points to each song, as long as you don't use the same number twice (except 0-you can give up to seven songs 0!). So you can give 12, 8, 7, 6, 5, 0, 0, 0 if you want (for example)!
SENDING VOTES: TO [MENTION=14505]Lupus[/MENTION] by PM
BEFORE: 2359 CET on Wednesday 7th October
QUESTIONS: Post here, or PM me! Happy to clarify anything at all.
VOTING IS NOW OPEN! Thanks for getting this far!