Berni Armstrong
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Baptism of Fire Baptism of Fire
A pilot going into battle for the first time muses on the experience in song.
In Some Far Field In Some Far Field
Some soldiers in a far away country question what they are doing there.
Boys will be Boys Boys will be Boys
An exploration in song of the consequences of sexism.
Two Lovely Black Eyes Two Lovely Black Eyes
An ironic title for a song about domestic violence.
The Dark Angel of Death The Dark Angel of Death
A novel in five stanzas about Northern Ireland and fate...
A World of Our Own A World of Our Own
A song about the terrible affliction that autism can represent.
Clearing in the trees Clearing in the trees
In 2011 I attended a fiddle course. Next to the place where the course was held was a beautiful forest, which we used for rehearsals, impromptu performances and gatherings.
Honour Honour
A song about the incomprehensible cultural behaviour known as "honour" killing.
The Final Curtain The Final Curtain
Too many of my heroes have had to face the final curtain of late, the latest being Kate McGarrigle, whose passing inspired me to write this song.
Falcon Over the Lake Falcon Over the Lake
A song about a falcon flying over a lake and the wonder it instills in the earthbound singer watching the bird in flight.
Last Night on the Marie Angelou Last Night on the Marie Angelou
The story of a violent shipwreck
The Wrong Place at the Wrong Time The Wrong Place at the Wrong Time
I wrote the lyrics of this for a competition with the theme 'Historical Events in Pembroke'. The Pipes and Guitar are provided by the author of the music: James Donal Faulkner.
The Last Invasion The Last Invasion
Most people think the last invasion of Britain took place in 1066... this song reminds us it didn't... it took place in 1797!
We will remember them We will remember them
Can you still write a 'People's Heroes' song today? I think you can!
What do you do? What do you do?
Why are our true skills never valued in the 'marketplace'?
