Virtually unknown, tragically the gifted musician died at 33. Melanoma. Live performance of Over The Rainbow at the Blues Alley jazz supper club in Georgetown, DC, on the 3rd January 1996. Eva Marie Cassidy (February 2, 1963 – November 2, 1996) was an American singer and musician. She was known for her interpretations of jazz, folk, and blues music, sung with… Read More Time Out. Eva Cassidy. Over the Rainbow.
The Last Waltz – The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down: Levon Helm leads The Band through a passionate take of the Civil War-inspired song, “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”.
“Angels are often depicted in art playing stringed instruments like lutes, which are part of a larger family of musical instruments known as chordophones. These instruments produce sound through the vibration of strings, and lutes specifically have a body and a neck that stretches the strings, allowing for a variety of musical expressions. instrushare.com.au / Encyclopedia… Read More Heaven Must Love Stringed Instruments
“Learn the science of singing and how vocal activity impacts your brain and body. Understand the biology behind every note. Singing is more than just a musical performance; it is a complex physiological process that engages multiple systems. This video examines the science of singing to explain exactly what occurs during vocalization. Whether you are… Read More What Happens When We Sing
Just before our love got lost you said –“I am as constant as a northern star”-And I said, “Constantly in the darkness, –Where’s that at?If you want me I’ll be in the bar” — Joni Mitchell, Case of You
The moment before the moment. “No serious musician would say that there is such a thing as “the best chord ever”. But I disagree. Not only is there such a chord – one that Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin occasionally used to make their music truly special and unique – but this chord also allows us… Read More “The Best Chord Ever Created”.
Sam shackleton, also known by his gaelic moniker, sorley the bard, is a scottish singer-songwriter and folk artist. his music is greatly inspired by the rich inter-connected musical oral traditions of Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. strongly influenced by the 1960’s folk revival, his unique sound is a mix of country, old time, traditional,… Read More Sam Shackleton: Celtic Bard & Balladeer
“There are great musicians. And then there are great teachers. Few people could reveal the beauty and brilliance of music like Leonard Bernstein. In this unforgettable explanation, he explores what makes Beethoven’s genius so timeless… showing that behind every masterpiece lies an extraordinary idea.”
All the roses in the garden, they bow and ask her pardon… The phrase “Queen of all Argyll” refers to a beautiful woman from the Argyll region of Scotland, celebrated in a song by the band Silly Wizard. The song highlights her charm and grace, suggesting that she surpasses all others in beauty. Wikipedia / Bucknell… Read More …if you could’ve seen her there! boys if you had just been there! …
Track #2 from from Silly Wizard’s sixth and final studio album, “A Glint of Silver” (1986), now sadly out of print. An original jig by Phil Cunningham, coupled with an old Jacobite rallying song. Wha’ll be King but Charlie?” is a traditional Scottish song about Bonnie Prince Charlie, the leader of the 1745 Jacobite Rising,… Read More Who’ll be King but Charlie?
” …but she has come down to condemn that wild ocean for the murderous loss of her man.” “The Fisherman’s Song” by Silly Wizard reflects themes of loss and longing, particularly the emotional struggles faced by a fisherman and his wife. The song conveys a sense of melancholy and the hardships of life at sea,… Read More Silly Wizard. The Fisherman’s Song (Tragedy).
Trading Salvation For Nights of Gin and Lace… Mississippi Delta Blues in the Cotton Fields | 1930s Rural Harmonica & Steel Guitar “Travel deep into the cotton fields of the 1930s Mississippi Delta, where the sound of steel guitar and lonely harmonica drifted across dusty roads and endless Southern farmland. This collection captures the raw… Read More The Devil’s Loose Change
By Dominic Nicholas | 8 Notes | October 2023 You have likely heard and loved his work even if you knew little or nothing of him or it. Listen again here. Erik Satie (186–1925) wrote his celebrated Trois Gymnopédies in the 1880s whilst living and working in Montmartre, Paris. Unassuming though they may seem, these works were quietly… Read More The Story of Satie’s Gymnopedies
