I notice even the great Duke Ellington only hit a few opening keys, then wisely sat back and just listened......Ben
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I notice even the great Duke Ellington only hit a few opening keys, then wisely sat back and just listened...
The future is forged on the anvil of history...The interpreter of history wields the hammer... - Unknown author...
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I was letting Mahalia Jackson play in the background---until this came on
Ms Jackson was having a bad hair day but this turns into a real classic. It was recorded at the 1970 Newport Jazz Festival.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty” ---Sir Winston Churchill
"Political extremism involves two prime ingredients: an excessively simple diagnosis of the world's ills, and a conviction that there are identifiable villains back of it all." ---John W. Gardner
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ---C. S. Lewis
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"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty” ---Sir Winston Churchill
"Political extremism involves two prime ingredients: an excessively simple diagnosis of the world's ills, and a conviction that there are identifiable villains back of it all." ---John W. Gardner
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ---C. S. Lewis
Nov 5, 1946 - Nov 19, 2018Wow!
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I have long admired the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and my years in Utah only served to heighten my admiration of them. The annual Pioneer Day (a State holiday) celebration commemorates the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847.
It is always the occasion of a day and evening of music from the choir and orchestra of the Mormon Tabernacle. I invite you to listen to part or all of the 2015 concert which begins with the orchestra performing the theme from The Magnificent Seven.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty” ---Sir Winston Churchill
"Political extremism involves two prime ingredients: an excessively simple diagnosis of the world's ills, and a conviction that there are identifiable villains back of it all." ---John W. Gardner
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ---C. S. Lewis
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An incredibly interesting insight into the art of Philip Quast.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty” ---Sir Winston Churchill
"Political extremism involves two prime ingredients: an excessively simple diagnosis of the world's ills, and a conviction that there are identifiable villains back of it all." ---John W. Gardner
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ---C. S. Lewis
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When I stumbled upon this I said.. self, Ben expressed a fondness of a strong female voice (Susanna Hoffs) ,,
Stick with it. it's a double play..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPK5NAzqf64
Kimberly and her brothers (two of them are)..
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I have been in love with Haley Reinhart since 2011 when she finished #3 on American Idol. Look for her version of "Benny And The Jets" or "I Who Have Nothing."Originally Posted by Dave Grubb
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And speaking of Philip Quast and Les Miserables, here is a sterling version of that remarkable musical show, not fully staged but presented in more or less concert form with all the songs sung by an all star cast who previously starred in the long-running production at one time or another. If you saw the movie and were disappointed with the voice quality of the players, then this is the show for you. All of these singers are wonderful. I have the Blu-ray Disc and it is excellent. Can't believe the entire thing is on YouTube for free.
https://youtu.be/ZG-gojr493E
Last edited by wacojoe; 10-30-2016 at 12:33 AM.
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“You can vote your way into socialism, but you have to shoot your way out.” — Too fundamental to have an attribution
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I also have that album on disc and now it is available for free download on Amazon Prime---it is my all time favorite musical.I have the Blu-ray Disc and it is excellent. Can't believe the entire thing is on YouTube for free.
https://youtu.be/ZG-gojr493E
We had mentioned emotional music recently. Yesterday after finishing working I sat back and played music that I selected rather than what came up in rotation. One was the Epilogue (Finale) from Les Miserables. I could not guess how many times I have heard but not truly listened---yesterday I truly listened and it was another gut punch.
Last edited by Dave Grubb; 10-30-2016 at 11:40 AM.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty” ---Sir Winston Churchill
"Political extremism involves two prime ingredients: an excessively simple diagnosis of the world's ills, and a conviction that there are identifiable villains back of it all." ---John W. Gardner
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ---C. S. Lewis
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Chill-bumps do not lie, and I was covered with them.
Here's one to bring the two together exquisitely — Les Miserables & the Mormon Tabernacle Choir And Orchestra — performing "Bring Him Home."
https://youtu.be/tI4jb-Aca9M
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“You can vote your way into socialism, but you have to shoot your way out.” — Too fundamental to have an attribution
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I often listen to that---Alfie Boe has an incredible voice.
I would always try to watch their concerts (which were televised) while I lived in Utah. There is also a Baroque Ensemble.
It has to be a great thrill for all the members of the choir as well as the orchestra to be able to perform with artists of the caliber of Alfie Boe.
It is hard for me to imagine they are all "armatures"---what the hell happened to meI'm the only guy I know that ever got booed at a Japanese Karaoke club
Last edited by Dave Grubb; 10-30-2016 at 05:54 PM.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty” ---Sir Winston Churchill
"Political extremism involves two prime ingredients: an excessively simple diagnosis of the world's ills, and a conviction that there are identifiable villains back of it all." ---John W. Gardner
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ---C. S. Lewis
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She has a voice, too?...Hey! There's a sound button here!...And speakers!...Hooda known it?......Ben
The future is forged on the anvil of history...The interpreter of history wields the hammer... - Unknown author...
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"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty” ---Sir Winston Churchill
"Political extremism involves two prime ingredients: an excessively simple diagnosis of the world's ills, and a conviction that there are identifiable villains back of it all." ---John W. Gardner
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ---C. S. Lewis
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Henry Mancini was one of the best. He often used the bass flute in his arrangements, which is a wonderful instrument very seldom heard elsewhere. Loved his stuff.
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“You can vote your way into socialism, but you have to shoot your way out.” — Too fundamental to have an attribution
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I had most, if not all, of his albums on vinyl and then replaced them on CD----and now have my third set, a digital collection on the cloud.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty” ---Sir Winston Churchill
"Political extremism involves two prime ingredients: an excessively simple diagnosis of the world's ills, and a conviction that there are identifiable villains back of it all." ---John W. Gardner
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ---C. S. Lewis
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