Time Out: The Band –and History’s Pain.
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”.
Category: A. Music_Wisdom
What Happens When We Sing
“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
Sam Shackleton: Celtic Bard & Balladeer
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
Beethoven’s Paradoxical Gift
“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.”
The Devil’s Loose Change
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
When I was a kid the guitar…
in the West was almost universally referred to as an Axe. “Hand me my axe,” someone would say… It was a weapon for what John Lennon called cultural “Revolution,”* even if many of us didn’t quite realize it then, though we were in bands. That’s why I prefer listening to and playing the Blues. It… Read More When I was a kid the guitar…
Pentatonix Confusions
In the course of piano practice today I happened to run across this wholesome looking group of gifted singers, Pentatonix, performing beautiful Christmas songs and carols. OED: “The earliest known use of the noun carol is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED’s earliest evidence for carol is from before 1300, in Cursor Mundi: a Northumbrian poem of the 14th… Read More Pentatonix Confusions
With our beauty at piano
Music is a gift for children. It boosts their brain development, nurtures creativity, and sharpens social interactions. Beyond that, it instills confidence, enhances memory, and aids in language skills. It’s also a mood-lifter, a tool for self-regulation, and a bridge to diverse cultures. Beyond mere entertainment, music plays a fundamental role in shaping a child’s… Read More With our beauty at piano
Jerusalem The Holy City
A beautiful rendition of this time honoured Christian hymn. The Holy City” is a religious Victorian ballad dating from 1892, with music by Michael Maybrick writing under the alias Stephen Adams, with lyrics by Frederic Weatherly. Its sheet music sales made it one of the most commercially successful songs in the UK and United States… Read More Jerusalem The Holy City
At Rock Bottom
A slow, soulful Gospel Blues song about brokenness, humility, and redemption. Blending emotional blues guitar with heartfelt Christian lyrics, this song tells the story of finding grace at the lowest point in life. It reminds us that sometimes God meets us not at our highest moments — but at our deepest falls. Rooted in classic… Read More At Rock Bottom
Blessed Day
“Ain’t every day been easy… but I woke up to another one. “Thank God, I’m Still Breathing” is a grateful, soul-deep Delta King’s Blues tune about surviving hard times, carrying scars, and appreciating every sunrise that still finds you here. Ain’t asking for an easy road… A warm, weathered acoustic guitar moves slow and steady… Read More Blessed Day
The Story of Satie’s Gymnopedies
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
