In Ireland we say "a pint of Guinness and a knife and fork please". That's beacause it's so thick and creamy, like a full meal, known for its high iron content and its effect on reducing cholesterol aroung the heart arteries. It is an acquired taste and I have managed to acquire it. Yummy! It's what we Irish call "black gold" Have a look at this new Guinness ad celabrating 250 of Guinness. Amazing!
I love the drums as its representative of the Irish Boran, a circular drum played with a rounded wooden stick at both ends. However, I feel the melody in the add could have been more interesting melodically, especially at the end when the cranky electric guitar kicks in.
Irish music has a melodic richness, relecting the mists and watery landscapes.
Guinness is meant to be savored slowly over a long chat with friends or during a traditional Irish music session which usually goes on into the wee hours of the morning. I guess Saint Patrick didn't benefit from drinking Guinness but he probably drank the other more ancient national drink, "Poteen" made from potatoes. Once some-body gave me a slug of poteen at a wedding, and I could'nt speak for 15 minutes after. It could be a worldwide solution to the oil crisis as I hear cars run very well with Poteen in the tank.
Sláinte (to your health, pronounced slanche)
Irish Gaelic (Sláinte) photoheaven7
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