Old King Ceoil was a merry old soul, how've you been? 😀
Music! I haven't been listening to too much new stuff lately I can recommend to you. Here are some oldie-but-goldie favourite music tunes of mine. This song has got to have one of the short-but-coolest guitar solos in the last 250 years. And here's a weepy-but-great ballad by the same group. Have you heard of these guys? They ought to be huge! Here are a couple of favourites from a different band who ought to be huge: and . Moisejp (talk) 18:30, 14 February 2026 (UTC)
I've been so into this lately. Among other components, the background vocal bits reach me deep. Can't get enough of it! Moisejp (talk) 21:22, 25 March 2026 (UTC)
This is to let you know that Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion has been scheduled as today's featured article for 3 April, 2026. Please check that the article needs no amendments. Feel free to amend the draft blurb, which can be found at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/April 2026, or to make comments on other matters concerning the scheduling of this article at Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/April 2026. Please keep an eye on that page, as notifications of copy edits to or queries about the draft blurb may be posted there. I also suggest that you watchlist Wikipedia:Main Page/Errors from two days before it appears on the Main Page. Thanks, and congratulations on your work! Z1720 (talk) 19:30, 24 February 2026 (UTC)
Thanks Z1720, delighted! Ceoil (talk) 04:34, 27 February 2026 (UTC)
I think that's excellent scheduling! - Of the four topics I helped to bring to the main page, I'm most proud of a woman's work, so made it my story. As it happens, last year's story OTD was about the woman. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:32, 16 March 2026 (UTC)
Thank you today for Corleck Head, introduced (in 2024): "A haunting three-faced Celtic stone head dated to the 1st century AD, ie only a few hundred-odd years before written Irish history, yet it seems endlessly ancient and enigmatic."! - Unique. Also excellent scheduling, for St. Patrick's Day. Usually I run The Deer's Cry then, but today it will be one of the three men who died. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 05:57, 17 March 2026 (UTC)
more Bach in story and music on Palm Sunday, imagine: four Easter cantatas in today's concert, and more places in Cyprus! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:28, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
Hi Ceoil! By all means, say no, but I was wondering if you might be able to look at either Yeah Yeah Yeahs or Yeah Yeah Yeahs (EP), two articles I worked on that are currently sitting in GA review. It'd be really cool if you could, but no worries if you're not able to! Thank you man, and again, great work on Part Time Punks. If you have more articles similarly like that, I'm always happy to review them. Watagwaan (talk) 19:09, 24 March 2026 (UTC)
Hi Watagwaan, would be happy to take a look. Ceoil (talk) 11:49, 25 March 2026 (UTC)
You're the real rockstar. Thank you so much! ❤️ Watagwaan (talk) 15:54, 25 March 2026 (UTC)
GODDAMN @Ceoil both?? I really only thought you were only going for one or the other 😮 dude I owe you one! Watagwaan (talk) 01:22, 4 April 2026 (UTC)
You owe me nothing as the article needs a lot more work than the EP, but it will be nice to read up again and review. What I love about the band is the minimalistic aesthetic; I'm into bass to my soul, but yet YYY's and White Stripes make it up with inventive drums and simplistic guitar Ceoil (talk) 02:03, 4 April 2026 (UTC)
With the recent changes to Yeah Yeah Yeahs, are your concerns better addressed?
Regarding the self-titled EP, how close do you think it is to FA? Part of me wants to submit it for FAC but I don't think it'd pass, maybe because I'm doubting myself.
Dude, you and I are going to have an argument soon about reissues. As a Gen-Xer, I hate them to the core of my being, but to take your point, they are a good indicator of popularity at any given time. But listing the songs takes up so much space on the wiki articles and confuses the original track listing. I'm anti, but will formulate an argument against later...Ceoil (talk) 23:04, 10 April 2026 (UTC)
Meanwhile, am thinking about the EP and FAC; cautious and maybe PR is the next step. Have you a check list as to why the Meg article failed and if the EP article wont go down on the same basis Ceoil (talk) 23:11, 10 April 2026 (UTC)
LOL sorry that I'm unfortunately a Gen-Zer. I do always say I was born in the wrong time period. If you want to remove the reissue charts go ahead, you're wisee than I am. Regarding FAC, I think the Meg article failed entirely because some sources weren't properly vetted; that experience was fresh in my mind as I fleshed out the EP article. That being said, wasn't the GA review equivalent to PR? Also, what do you think about the band article now? Watagwaan (talk) 00:35, 11 April 2026 (UTC)
The band article is much better now. As is the Meg article. I'm not you, but if I was, would tighten the EP article and add slightly more on the music if possible (the article may be viewed as slightly "slight"/short) and take to FAC in a week or so. Then Meg. A band member bio is easier to handle than a full band bio, also you have the benefit that Meg White's career is longer, has very interesting and "hooky" aspects, and is covered by a number of books. And her article got an exhaustive review at the first FAC from very experienced people like Nikki, which benefited it a lot. The YYY's article is a bit drier and untested. Ceoil (talk) 22:24, 11 April 2026 (UTC)
PS, if you do take Yeah Yeah Yeahs (EP) to FAC, would ping Z1720 (who did the PR)...have worked with them extensively at FAR and they are super helpful and sharp. Ceoil (talk) 22:42, 11 April 2026 (UTC)
I will not be taking the band article to FAC, I think getting that to GA would be accomplishment enough LOL — but as for Meg White, I looked over every source; is there anything else I could do at this stage before submitting it to FAC? Failing a second time might destroy me 💀 Also, I'm admittedly having a hard time saying more about the music of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs EP but that's mostly because I don't know how to adequately describe it nor do the sources I have in the article do much beyond talking about Karen O or the guitar. Watagwaan (talk) 23:27, 11 April 2026 (UTC)
My feeling is that the EP article would be a low-risk float for a second nom of Meg, and would better attune you to the FA process and aid in the next tune-up of the bio. As there are not a huge number of sources out there, you can easily respond to concerns. As stated in the GA review, don't think you have to worry about source integrity, and I think the prose is very good. I did have concerns a week ago about the use of music-journalism clichés, but you seem to have sorted most of them in your run-throughs. What would help your credibality a lot and build patience and good will is to actually review other FAC noms. Ceoil (talk) 23:41, 11 April 2026 (UTC)
Cool! So do you think I should nominate the EP article now first, then the Meg White article depending on the results? I'm also willing to look at other FACs but the reason I haven't is because I'm honestly not very confident in my skills. I've been doing some GA reviews for practice but I still don't know if I'm suited for reviewing it. I want to try though! Watagwaan (talk) 00:16, 12 April 2026 (UTC)
Thats exactly what I think, but do a few FA reviews first...for cred and to see what its like on the other side. There are official guides for FAC reviewing you can find on the main talk page, but think in terms of gatekeeping - if weak articles get through, then the process is no longer special and is thus rather meaningless, and the ventual star for Meg wont mean as much. Focus on source quality, that the article reflects what the source actually says, that there is no close paraphrasing/plagiarism, and that there is no gap in coverage. Frankly, I can tell you are very analytical and thoughtful and so would be a huge asset to the FAC project. Ceoil (talk) 00:25, 12 April 2026 (UTC)
PS, dont take the first defeat on Meg to heart, you got 3 supports, including from Noleander, which is great for a first time nominator. Ceoil (talk) 23:47, 11 April 2026 (UTC)
❤️❤️❤️❤️ Watagwaan (talk) 00:16, 12 April 2026 (UTC)
I did a source review of Meg White and tried to address everything I saw from Nikkimaria (if it wasn't addressed already). I think all that would be left is maybe copyediting? But I don't think the grammar is horrendous; that's just me though. For me it's easy to read and I have trouble navigating long articles, but that might be my White Stripes bias LOL Watagwaan? I really like the color red! 00:45, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
Well, I might do a source review for the EP later this evening, and then I think that is FAC ready. Ceoil (talk) 18:45, 19 April 2026 (UTC)
A few days ago I saw her in person at the National Gallery in Washington. So I thought I'd pop by and gloat. She's quite small. Van Eyck's Annunciation is very blue and filled with light. I have pics and can share (though they're not very good). Once I get them off my phone I'll shoot you an email to reply to so I can send them on. No rush though. I'm kinda tired. Also, belated happy 2026. Hope all is well on your end. Best to you and KL. Victoria (tk) 23:13, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
Lucky you that must have been amazing!! Closest has gotten is the copy to the right. Great to see you around again, especially after your last few forays here had been so stressful and I can imagine stressful. Talk soon. Ceoil (talk) 23:17, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
It was actually amazing. The entire museum was amazing. I'm not really here. Just popping in for a moment🙂 Victoria (tk) 23:21, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
I'm sure🙂 Don't worry, your secret is safe; never saw nothing. Victoria who? Ceoil (talk) 23:23, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
Mick! Long time no see🙂 I've been following your work on Dylan, and in happy news since 2021 have fellow Dylan fan at work, who since the mid-80s goes to see most of the Dublin gigs. It's great to know somebody who appreciated the "Oh Mercy" period. Hope all is well with you. Ceoil (talk) 22:24, 3 April 2026 (UTC)
Good work. A very beautiful article! Viriditas (talk) 22:36, 3 April 2026 (UTC)
Thanks. It's a recycled 2007 article however, and the real praise should go to the much missed Outriggr who knocked an info dump into coherent prose. Years ago. Ceoil (talk) 22:46, 3 April 2026 (UTC)
What happened to them? Viriditas (talk) 23:10, 4 April 2026 (UTC)
Today's story is about one of three bios I brought to today's main page: look and listen, an extraordinary woman in many respects. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:07, 30 April 2026 (UTC)
Hey Paul, hope things are going well. By any chance would you have some time over the coming days that you might be interested in directing at a review of this article? It's currently at FAC, where it has a support and two neutral-ish reviewers (who aren't sure about the amount of background material in the article), and just got a coordinator nudge for lack of recent comments. If you would happen to be able to put in a review, it would be very much appreciated. Thanks, --Usernameunique (talk) 01:51, 27 April 2026 (UTC)
Hi and thanks for asking; have been closely following the FAC. Very much leaning towards support but do think that the background/history is overweighed, and am going to suggest a few sentences that could be trimmed. This is no disrespect to you, but I would prefer a slightly shorter, punchier article as I think it would make for a more engaging read and get people to read further down in the page. Ceoil (talk) 23:00, 29 April 2026 (UTC)
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