Christy Moore is one of the finest , if not the finest , folk singers on the circuit today.We in Glasgow have been spoilt lately with having the pleasure of seeing him grace our stages for the past 3 years.Such exposure to a genuinely world class exponent of his field is what makes a city the size of Glasgow punch well above its population in the cultural and artistic scene.
Christy is not only a superb artist but he is also a fine Human Being who has given expression to the inner voice of many unjustly treated and oppressed individual and communities the world over.He is a heritage to only only his Irish roots , his music transcends his celtic upbringing and is a gift to all Humanity.
His colleague and co-performer Declan Sinott suffered an appalling tragedy only a few weeks back when his Brother and Son were killed in a boating accident while on holiday in America.It was great to see him playing brilliant guitar and singing with the finest voice ive heard in all the times i have had the unquestioned pleasure to see him.
Here are versions of 3 songs from the concert that were special highlights:
Missing You:
North and South:
And my Wifes favourite , Black is The Colour:
Alas Christy cant perform every song in his vast repertoire , but this one is such an evocative song i feel obliged to include it as it is just a beautiful song :
