Recorded live @ The Black Box, Belfast - December 14th, 2010

@ the book launch party for Belfast Girls, a novel by Gerry McCullough

 

Filmed/recorded by Gareth Gallagher

Sound edited by Precious Oil Productions Ltd

Raymond's blog is now an audio version, starting with this one from October 2008 -

Good things have been happening!

Raymond was interviewed and played 2 songs live on Northern Visions TV in Belfast, Northern Ireland late in December 2005. This is the second song, 'Pray', from the 'Into Jerusalem' album.

(Also available on YouTube.com)

from NEW EP: Different

A ballad that comments on life, from my own perspective, and the lessons learned - not to let others divert you from your own goals and vision. A lot of people seem to empathise with this song - it seems to strike a universal chord!

from NEW EP: Different

An short, upbeat Irish jig instrumental - dedicated to the memory of a champion bagpiper friend and colleague, Davy Warnock, who died in a fatal car accident in Scotland many years ago, now.

from NEW EP: Different

A critical comment on the hypocrisy of the advertising and media business!

from NEW EP: Different

Up tempo pop/folk song about a debutante who takes advantage of everyone around her, and avoids thinking too much about her lifestyle.

from album: Into Jerusalem - Celtic and Hebrew worship

A sing-along bluegrass / country anthem

from album: Into Jerusalem - Celtic and Hebrew worship

A Jewish/Israeli lament with a middle-eastern flavour

from album: Into Jerusalem - Celtic and Hebrew worship

A Jewish/Israeli-style worship song

from album: Into Jerusalem - Celtic and Hebrew worship

A Jewish/Israeli lament describing the second coming of Yeshua.

from album: Into Jerusalem - Celtic and Hebrew worship

An Irish slow air, a prayer, followed by a lively Irish jig.

from album: Into Jerusalem - Celtic and Hebrew worship

An Irish slow air, (Trad. Irish tune: ‘My Lagan Love’)

from album: Into Jerusalem - Celtic and Hebrew worship

A stately Celtic hymn, featuring Uilleann pipes.

from album: Into Jerusalem - Celtic and Hebrew worship

An acoustic rock song (Tom Petty-ish!)

from album: Into Jerusalem - Celtic and Hebrew worship

A retro rock anthem, with driving keyboard and guitar.

from album: Into Jerusalem - Celtic and Hebrew worship

A Celtic march, with more than a hint of rock!

from album: Into Jerusalem - Celtic and Hebrew worship

A simple, lively bluegrass/gospel song, encouraging our trust in His provision.

from album: Into Jerusalem - Celtic and Hebrew worship

This is definitely the most popular track on the album. The song has been downloaded more than 15,000 times from the website.

A lively Scottish/Irish reel, based on the well-known Psalm 121

from album: The great China Bike Ride

'Ar tir seo aguinne' translates as 'Our Land'. This radio mix/instrumental originated as a 16-min piece with vocals and instrumental intro/outro.

This mix retains the main themes of the original song - socio-political comment on Ireland, past present and, possibly, future.

from album: The great China Bike Ride

The full (11-verse) story of a charity cycle ride in Beijing, 1999 - the 50th anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

from album: The great China Bike Ride

- a deeply personal song challenging the individual to 'wake up' and make some positive changes!

from album: The great China Bike Ride

A ballad/protest song about the events of autumn (fall) 1989, when communism in eastern Europe collapsed and the 'bells of freedom' began to ring out once again!

from album: The great China Bike Ride

A Celtic/rock instrumental version of a song about Ireland - past, present and, maybe, future.

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from album: The great China Bike Ride

The (abbreviated) story of a charity cycle ride in Beijing, 1999 - the 50th anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

Songs old and new, video and blog, from Irish Celtic folk/rock singer/songwriter, Raymond McCullough.

The songs on this podcast are in lo-fi format, but full length, so that you can enjoy them before deciding to download from iTunes, etc., (or indeed, order a CD!). Check out the Raymond McCullough website.

The material is an eclectic mix - folk, rock, pop, worship, Israeli, Chinese, etc. - but broadly within the Celtic/Roots spectrum. I hope you enjoy them.

Check out ALL Raymond's podcasts on iTunes!

Shalom aleichem!

Agus beanneacht Dia!

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Raymond McCullough

www.raymondmccullough.com