Thanks! I'd listen to Ella, or Maureen, or Linda, too. Plenty of room for more great vocalists in my library though ;^) Just bought some vintage (and some less than vintage) gear, too. Pandora and Spotify are keeping the good tunes coming. Enjoy, DObrien!
Talk about treasures, last night and this morning I am enjoying Artie Shaw's clarinet antics (on Spotify.) In the past few years I grown to love the amazing creativity of clarinet greats Pete Fountain and Benny Goodman, and now Artie.
Just listen to this. https://youtu.be/lhm3UqRJFBc Thanks Freedomforall it was just fabulous. The clarinet is such a sweet sounding instrument. Artie Shaw was a genius playing it.
Wow you have that right standing ovation to Kathleen Battle. First you have to have the talent Then the dogged devotion to practice practice practice.....did I say practice. Great addition for any following this entertainment post (OUC) .
I first heard that performance on New Years Eve '87 and I think it might have been a few hours delayed from the live show in Vienna. I have had a copy on my laptop for years and have shared it frequently. When I was in Brisbane Australia a few years ago there were 2 young aspiring opera singers (staying at my mate's small hotel) attending an opera clinic there-by invitation only, so they were very good. They were only 17-18 and had never heard Kathleen Battle sing, and were quite impressed with the performance.
Ever heard of Keely Smith? I hadn't until Pandora played one of her songs while I was driving cross country. Amazing voice and interesting career history with her husband Louis Prima in the 50s. They won the first ever vocal group Grammy award. iirc, Prima wrote Benny Goodman's hit Sing, Sing, Sing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcJ0O...
She performed at the NY Metropolitan Opera for over 10 years in the 80s-90s, I think, but I never went to any NY Met performance. Because of that New Year performance, I made a point to go to the opera while in Vienna in '91 - standing room on the day of the show for $3 (plus standing in line for 3 hours.) The performance of La Bohème was amazing. (The symphony was not performing while I was there;^(
Very cool. Not the same in fact polar opposite lbut I saw Willie Nelson play in San Antonio while visiting there. A real cultural expirience with Cowboys lining up along the stage to have Willie wear their hat for a moment while playing.
freedom and dob...how's your weather? New England went from 40/50/60 degree day/night weather to temps in the 20's day and night...one day shirt sleeves next 3 days so far...Eskimo gear!
Man!..give an old ugly guy some warning!!! Now I'm OldUglyIcicleCarl.
Same here in the NY Catskills Carl with skim ice on the ponds but we could be back in the 70s in a week or so this time of year. I recently came across a new to me female vocalist and I am totally enjoying here voice. She has an enormous range and great stage presence. Beth Hart who has recently hooked up with guitarist Joe Bonamassa. Her solo album "Fire on the floor" is certainly worth a listen.
Yup! This could be where I first heard about her. I bought that DVD as well as 4 of her and Joe's other CDs. So far the one we enjoy most is Fire on the Floor and mostly because of the diversity of her talent. Soft and smooth ballads and some hard rocking funk and even a touch of the smokey Jazz cafe, Ricky Lee Jones type stuff. I have always been partial to female vocalists who can belt it out.
Yesterday it was a high of 24 with gusty wind and a wind chill near zero .Last night light snow. Today the sky was clear for 5-6 hours a nice high of 44 before the contrails milked the sky. Then a huge parhelion around the sun before the thin clouds from the high altitude planes contrails overtook the blue .it was notable being only the second clear sky in a month. I wonder why these jets make clouds.... weird.
You mention clear sky's...this year we've had the most and bluest sky's of the last 10 years...year before last, we also saw, con/chem trails approach every day like a Nexus cloud. (Star Trek-Kirk).
Finally we will reach 40/day and 30 tonight and maybe in the 50's this week...couldn't protect my squash, which started growing again in the past month...but even being very small, they were still delicious; stuck with lots of green tomatoes though.
July and early August I was able to harvest dozens of tomatoes .August was wet and very cool. I started getting leeches or slugs eating into the crop ruining the rest of the crop.
A bravura performance.She doesn't have the greatest voice, you are born with that, but, her musicianship , timing, phrasing, emotion so hauntingly beautiful. Grabs your heart and won't let go . Breathtaking.I wish you hadn't posted it, I couldn't stop listening. Made me start going through my CD's . This song is not Rock and Roll, it is an aria. What a perfect ear she has. Damn, now I can't get her out of my head. I've got to hear it again on my stereo.
I can't tell you how pleased I am that you enjoyed this. I bought this album when I was sixteen. Thanks for the education as always. arie [ˈaːrje], or arias in common usage, diminutive form arietta [aˈrjetta] or ariette) in music was originally any expressive melody, usually, but not always, performed by a singer. The term became used almost exclusively to describe a self-contained piece for one voice, with or without orchestral accompaniment, normally part of a larger work. The typical context for arias is opera, but vocal arias also feature in oratorios and cantatas, sharing features of the operatic arias of their periods.
Like a fool, I got rid of my vinyl but kept my phonograph. That particular cut is goose-bump making. It reminds me of how certain persons like this kind of music, but not that kind of music, it's like saying I like forest scenery but not western scenery. You must listen to everything, If I hadn't, I would never have discovered Frank Zappa or Samuel Barber or Igor Stravinsky or Beethoven. I don't have enough hours to squeeze in all the books and music now that I'm no longer "working."
Well, some things that some ignorant beings call "music" are not music, and I do not have to listen to any more of them to know that ;^) I get enough of that noise when I have to stop at traffic lights on occasion.
That said, I agree, that you should have an open mind on styles of music up to the point of irritation. I don't care for certain styles in general but they do not irritate me to hear a bit now and then. I don't like every performance done by my favorites singers/musicians either. ;^)
Like food, where the variety is endless. Many dishes are mouth watering but some are stomach churning. I love this song but alas the band was a "one hit wonder" in my opinion.https://g.co/kgs/kAwkNb
Speaking of one hit wonders, this one had a home made (Musitron clavioline) synthesizer riff at about 1:07 that was one of the earliest hits using a synthesizer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziLag...
Very cool thanks . I remember the Minnesota state fair had an enclosed area called the teen fair. In 1969 my buddies and I spent the week listening to bands. the shows were sponsored by Moog synthesizers and the sky was the limit with the sounds.
First produced in 1964 by Robert Moog, the machine in short order became a fixture in experimental and rock compositions, though it had yet to gain the widespread recognition it would later enjoy. The 2 bands that played everyday were The Association including "Windy", "Cherish", "Never My Love" and "Along Comes Mary") and Sugarloaf one hit "Green eyed lady". Good times for a twelve year old.
I was able to hear Samuel Barber and Adagio for strings as well as Agnus Dei. A sheynem dank., Both took me to different places. Adagio was like a stroll along a clear gentle stream with its strings an onomatopoeia of rhythmic babbles and ripples Flowing seamlessly together as a ray of Sunshine To a rainbow . Agnus Dei had quite a familiar feeling and I started thinking of the Cathederal with its massive dome and a wonderful choir singing as the gentle snowflakes fell in still air, contrasting with the dark purple sky and brightened when struck by the reach of the street lights. Shalom
That is quite a contrast. I had a friend tell me a song the BW and I played at our son's funeral was inappropriate.... I told him it was none of his business and criticizing our choice was inappropriate, https://youtu.be/Swpf-zMaCK4
I saw Frank Zappa in 1974 , quite a creative mind and he could play the guitar. My buddies and I loved "Dynamo Hum" we were 15 and it was a naughty song. Thanks for the tip on Samuel Barber will give him a listen. When asked what kind of music do I like I have always responded "anything that is played with heart and soul"
I am going out on a limb here but I thought I was with "manhole" this is from an album I got at age 14 . Grace Slick ,Paul Kantner, Jerry Garcia.( Weird commercial at 3 1/2 min into it )With others "Have you seen the stars tonight"https://youtu.be/WaRlmClmEy8
Me dino was never a druggie, but I was an angry over Vietnam and stuff lib back then. In my own way I was sloppy dead and had a lot of logic and proportion evolving to do and did. Finally, I reached the point where Jimmy Carter made me desperate for Ronald Reagan to make him go away.
Vietnam war was just evil. LBJ's great society made way for Bushes boy Nixon to lead many to Carter. He was a disaster so back to Reagan/Bush.Then Bush. Clinton twice Bush again . All the time slipping into a dis functional corrupt mess.
Being against the Vietnam War was one of the few things I got right back then. Besides calling the Domino Theory malarkey, one of my arguments was the "run around cowboys and Indians" way it was being fought. So many years later I found this History Channel "The Art Of War" documentary that included Vietnam absolutely fascinating. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGHLO...
As a trombonist or a composer/arranger? No accident. Clinical depression struggled life-long along with dyslexia and borderline autism. Scrambled brain syndtrome, (My diagnosis). By the way, I applaud you. Anyone who can use Yiddish correctly even correctly idiomatically, -- you're a pretty sharp guy.We'll have to meet someday before I assume room temperature.
Opshatsn di kompliment. The BW said she would love to meet , she thinks we would hit it off.
As for "Scrambled brain syndtrome" Syndrome no t .So I could say spelling on occasion and re: depression often said to be anger turned in... You have been up to the challenges that life throws at you and I applaud that. You are a pioneer as an Objectivist! You could have written this evaluation. A study of self-improvement products by a panel of the prestigious National Research Council, Enhancing Human Performance, surveyed an assortment of the less far-fetched offerings of the "brain booster" genre and came to the conclusion that (alas!) there is no reliable substitute for practice and hard work when it comes to getting ahead in life. This unwelcome news has done little, however, to dissuade millions who are comforted by the prospect that the shortcut to their unfulfilled dreams lies in the fact that they just haven't quite found the secret to tap this vast, allegedly unused cerebral reservoir.
Couldn't bend my left forefinger for many years but I thought I might pickup the piano but that never materialized...hell, I don't even re-record my music anymore. Funny how I just constantly move on from one thing to another...just how I've lived my life.
It drives mine of 25 years nuts! But, what can I say, I get bored or reach a certain level of competence then move on or are lead to other related things. For instance: from Musician to a recording studio to sound systems, car stereo and installations, (small chain of stores), to country western dance teacher all the while working and advancing in the printing world until it's collapse in 1995 ending as production manager...guess we could add...writing books to that thread. So how's that for "hope and change" ? laughing.
Not to mention everything in between and an invention or two along the way. Have no idea where my current path will lead me...but that's what's so exciting about this life style.
I'd listen to Ella, or Maureen, or Linda, too.
Plenty of room for more great vocalists in my library though ;^)
Just bought some vintage (and some less than vintage) gear, too.
Pandora and Spotify are keeping the good tunes coming.
Enjoy, DObrien!
Have a great weekend Freedomforall.
Thanks Freedomforall it was just fabulous.
The clarinet is such a sweet sounding instrument.
Artie Shaw was a genius playing it.
Here's another nearly magical "instrument":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF0XS...
Kathleen Battle. First you have to have the talent
Then the dogged devotion to practice practice practice.....did I say practice. Great addition for any following this entertainment post (OUC) .
I hadn't until Pandora played one of her songs while I was driving cross country. Amazing voice and interesting career history with her husband Louis Prima in the 50s. They won the first ever vocal group Grammy award. iirc, Prima wrote Benny Goodman's hit Sing, Sing, Sing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcJ0O...
A real cultural expirience with Cowboys lining up along the stage to have Willie wear their hat for a moment while playing.
New England went from 40/50/60 degree day/night weather to temps in the 20's day and night...one day shirt sleeves next 3 days so far...Eskimo gear!
Man!..give an old ugly guy some warning!!! Now I'm OldUglyIcicleCarl.
I recently came across a new to me female vocalist and I am totally enjoying here voice. She has an enormous range and great stage presence. Beth Hart who has recently hooked up with guitarist Joe Bonamassa. Her solo album "Fire on the floor" is certainly worth a listen.
Good pick . See this post 1 month ago https://youtu.be/UEHwO_UEp7A
Enjoy
Thanks for the review.
Finally we will reach 40/day and 30 tonight and maybe in the 50's this week...couldn't protect my squash, which started growing again in the past month...but even being very small, they were still delicious; stuck with lots of green tomatoes though.
I started getting leeches or slugs eating into the crop ruining the rest of the crop.
http://www.cooks.com/recipe/9i05a0vr/...
That said, I agree, that you should have an open mind on styles of music up to the point of irritation. I don't care for certain styles in general but they do not irritate me to hear a bit now and then. I don't like every performance done by my favorites singers/musicians either.
;^)
I love this song but alas the band was a "one hit wonder" in my opinion.https://g.co/kgs/kAwkNb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziLag...
In 1969 my buddies and I spent the week listening to bands. the shows were sponsored by Moog synthesizers and the sky was the limit with the sounds.
First produced in 1964 by Robert Moog, the machine in short order became a fixture in experimental and rock compositions, though it had yet to gain the widespread recognition it would later enjoy.
The 2 bands that played everyday were The Association including "Windy", "Cherish", "Never My Love" and "Along Comes Mary") and Sugarloaf one hit "Green eyed lady". Good times for a twelve year old.
Both took me to different places. Adagio was like a stroll along a clear gentle stream with its strings an onomatopoeia of rhythmic babbles and ripples
Flowing seamlessly together as a ray of Sunshine
To a rainbow .
Agnus Dei had quite a familiar feeling and I started thinking of the Cathederal with its massive dome and a wonderful choir singing as the gentle snowflakes fell in still air, contrasting with the dark purple sky and brightened when struck by the reach of the street lights. Shalom
I had a friend tell me a song the BW and I played at our son's funeral was inappropriate....
I told him it was none of his business and criticizing our choice was inappropriate,
https://youtu.be/Swpf-zMaCK4
Edited for error
I loved "Dynamo Hum" we were 15 and it was a naughty song. Thanks for the tip on Samuel Barber will give him a listen.
When asked what kind of music do I like I have always responded "anything that is played with heart and soul"
Jerry Garcia.( Weird commercial at 3 1/2 min into it )With others "Have you seen the stars tonight"https://youtu.be/WaRlmClmEy8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EdLa...
and "White Rabbit."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_raX...
Angels Sing? ????
Have fallen sloppy dead.....
Thanks Dino for the historic
Woodstock video what a huge crowd.
In my own way I was sloppy dead and had a lot of logic and proportion evolving to do and did.
Finally, I reached the point where Jimmy Carter made me desperate for Ronald Reagan to make him go away.
Besides calling the Domino Theory malarkey, one of my arguments was the "run around cowboys and Indians" way it was being fought.
So many years later I found this History Channel "The Art Of War" documentary that included Vietnam absolutely fascinating.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGHLO...
Sun Tzu says Generals must not be constrained by their leaders. Bingo
I love a mix of violins and an orchestra accompanying rock music.
The BW said she would love to meet , she thinks we would hit it off.
As for "Scrambled brain syndtrome" Syndrome no t .So I could say spelling on occasion and re: depression often said to be anger turned in... You have been up to the challenges that life throws at you and I applaud that. You are a pioneer as an Objectivist!
You could have written this evaluation.
A study of self-improvement products by a panel of the prestigious National Research Council, Enhancing Human Performance, surveyed an assortment of the less far-fetched offerings of the "brain booster" genre and came to the conclusion that (alas!) there is no reliable substitute for practice and hard work when it comes to getting ahead in life. This unwelcome news has done little, however, to dissuade millions who are comforted by the prospect that the shortcut to their unfulfilled dreams lies in the fact that they just haven't quite found the secret to tap this vast, allegedly unused cerebral reservoir.
Funny how I just constantly move on from one thing to another...just how I've lived my life.
For instance: from Musician to a recording studio to sound systems, car stereo and installations, (small chain of stores), to country western dance teacher all the while working and advancing in the printing world until it's collapse in 1995 ending as production manager...guess we could add...writing books to that thread.
So how's that for "hope and change" ? laughing.
Not to mention everything in between and an invention or two along the way.
Have no idea where my current path will lead me...but that's what's so exciting about this life style.