Comments on: Paganism in Speculative Fiction: A Case Study http://aheathensday.com/2009/10/paganism-in-speculative-fiction-a-case-study.html The Life and Thoughts of a Modern Day American Heathen Mon, 07 May 2012 01:49:50 -0400 hourly 1 By: Hrafnkell Haraldsson http://aheathensday.com/2009/10/paganism-in-speculative-fiction-a-case-study.html#comment-1538 Hrafnkell Haraldsson Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:58:58 +0000 http://uncajoe.org/domains/aheathensday.com/?p=1059#comment-1538 Thank you for the tip, Mr. Stirling! Interesting! I wasn't familiar with S.J. Tucker. I went to <a href="http://www.skinnywhitechick.com/" rel="nofollow">Skinny White Chick</a> and had a listen to mp3s of some of her music (you can see the lyrics too). I can see the comparisons made to Joni Mitchell, Fiona Apple and Ani DiFranco but her voice reminds me a bit of Melanie (for those of you who can remember back to the late 60's and early 70's - think "Look What They've Done To My Song Ma"). Thank you for the tip, Mr. Stirling! Interesting! I wasn't familiar with S.J. Tucker. I went to Skinny White Chick and had a listen to mp3s of some of her music (you can see the lyrics too). I can see the comparisons made to Joni Mitchell, Fiona Apple and Ani DiFranco but her voice reminds me a bit of Melanie (for those of you who can remember back to the late 60's and early 70's – think "Look What They've Done To My Song Ma").

]]> By: S.M. Stirling http://aheathensday.com/2009/10/paganism-in-speculative-fiction-a-case-study.html#comment-1533 S.M. Stirling Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:39:31 +0000 http://uncajoe.org/domains/aheathensday.com/?p=1059#comment-1533 And speaking of music, I'd also recommend S.J. ("Sooj") Tucker. And speaking of music, I'd also recommend S.J. ("Sooj") Tucker.

]]> By: Hrafnkell Haraldsson http://aheathensday.com/2009/10/paganism-in-speculative-fiction-a-case-study.html#comment-1524 Hrafnkell Haraldsson Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:16:54 +0000 http://uncajoe.org/domains/aheathensday.com/?p=1059#comment-1524 Thank you. I went to the site and it looks like between it and Amazon.com I should have little trouble assembling a Westria collection. Some days I really miss Uncle Hugo's... Thank you. I went to the site and it looks like between it and Amazon.com I should have little trouble assembling a Westria collection. Some days I really miss Uncle Hugo's…

]]> By: S.M. Stirling http://aheathensday.com/2009/10/paganism-in-speculative-fiction-a-case-study.html#comment-1526 S.M. Stirling Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:11:51 +0000 http://uncajoe.org/domains/aheathensday.com/?p=1059#comment-1526 You can get hints on where the books are available at wwww.westria.org You can get hints on where the books are available at wwww.westria.org

]]> By: Hrafnkell Haraldsson http://aheathensday.com/2009/10/paganism-in-speculative-fiction-a-case-study.html#comment-1520 Hrafnkell Haraldsson Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:01:54 +0000 http://uncajoe.org/domains/aheathensday.com/?p=1059#comment-1520 I ran out to my local used bookstore and found a copy of Diana Paxson's <i>The Golden Hills of Westria</i> in hardcover, for $10.99, which seemed like a good price as the book is in very good condition. It's the only book by Paxson that I've found in town so far. Borders had nothing. I'll have to take a look on Amazon.com if I want anything more. I ran out to my local used bookstore and found a copy of Diana Paxson's The Golden Hills of Westria in hardcover, for $10.99, which seemed like a good price as the book is in very good condition. It's the only book by Paxson that I've found in town so far. Borders had nothing. I'll have to take a look on Amazon.com if I want anything more.

]]> By: Hrafnkell Haraldsson http://aheathensday.com/2009/10/paganism-in-speculative-fiction-a-case-study.html#comment-1522 Hrafnkell Haraldsson Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:11:21 +0000 http://uncajoe.org/domains/aheathensday.com/?p=1059#comment-1522 Mr. Stirling, at first I thought you meant you gave her tips on music but then the word "busking" hit me and I realized what you were talking about!<br /><br />I love how she prepares in such depth for her albums, the research, the traditional tunes and themes she incorporates into her stuff.<br /><br />I like the things I hear at Renaissance Faires as well. For the harp I love dropping by the Bristol Faire in Wisconsin to hear Sarah Mullen. Granted, I don't know a lot of harpists to compare her to but her "Wild Woods" CD is one of my favorites when I'm in the contemplative frame of mind.<br /><br />I've found Celtic Woman very welcome music in the dreary, rainy days recently. Mr. Stirling, at first I thought you meant you gave her tips on music but then the word "busking" hit me and I realized what you were talking about!

I love how she prepares in such depth for her albums, the research, the traditional tunes and themes she incorporates into her stuff.

I like the things I hear at Renaissance Faires as well. For the harp I love dropping by the Bristol Faire in Wisconsin to hear Sarah Mullen. Granted, I don't know a lot of harpists to compare her to but her "Wild Woods" CD is one of my favorites when I'm in the contemplative frame of mind.

I've found Celtic Woman very welcome music in the dreary, rainy days recently.

]]> By: S.M. Stirling http://aheathensday.com/2009/10/paganism-in-speculative-fiction-a-case-study.html#comment-1510 S.M. Stirling Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:20:52 +0000 http://uncajoe.org/domains/aheathensday.com/?p=1059#comment-1510 Loreena McKennitt is another favorite of mine.<br /><br />-- I used to give her tips when she was busking at the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto. Loreena McKennitt is another favorite of mine.

– I used to give her tips when she was busking at the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto.

]]> By: Hrafnkell Haraldsson http://aheathensday.com/2009/10/paganism-in-speculative-fiction-a-case-study.html#comment-1513 Hrafnkell Haraldsson Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:54:39 +0000 http://uncajoe.org/domains/aheathensday.com/?p=1059#comment-1513 I am somewhat ashamed to say that even after all this time I have failed to introduce myself to Heather Alexander's music. I will have to do that. And I will try to take some time today to visit the YouTube page you spoke of, Ulfrun. Blackmore's Night also has some very evocative and some very good foot-stomping stuff. I am somewhat ashamed to say that even after all this time I have failed to introduce myself to Heather Alexander's music. I will have to do that. And I will try to take some time today to visit the YouTube page you spoke of, Ulfrun. Blackmore's Night also has some very evocative and some very good foot-stomping stuff.

]]> By: Cameron http://aheathensday.com/2009/10/paganism-in-speculative-fiction-a-case-study.html#comment-1507 Cameron Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:27:20 +0000 http://uncajoe.org/domains/aheathensday.com/?p=1059#comment-1507 I think we have the same criteria for books...and music. Loreena McKennitt's "Bonnie Portsmore" gets me every time! I think we have the same criteria for books…and music. Loreena McKennitt's "Bonnie Portsmore" gets me every time!

]]> By: Ulfrun http://aheathensday.com/2009/10/paganism-in-speculative-fiction-a-case-study.html#comment-1502 Ulfrun Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:23:24 +0000 http://uncajoe.org/domains/aheathensday.com/?p=1059#comment-1502 I'm going to have to check these out. there's actually a whole list of books here that I have yet to read. This excited me a great deal. I always love new books.<br /><br />As to music, I'm also a big fan of Loreena McKenitt, and love me some Heather Alexander. And good, foot stomping heatheny stuff I recommend Wyndreth aka Karen Kahan to non SCA types. Her youtube page has some good music files on it. I'm going to have to check these out. there's actually a whole list of books here that I have yet to read. This excited me a great deal. I always love new books.

As to music, I'm also a big fan of Loreena McKenitt, and love me some Heather Alexander. And good, foot stomping heatheny stuff I recommend Wyndreth aka Karen Kahan to non SCA types. Her youtube page has some good music files on it.

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