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”.
Tag: Art in Music
Sex Kills. Joni Mitchell pulls up the cultural shades. 2004.
“And lawyers haven’t been this popular /Since Robespierre slaughtered half of France“. Lyrics Sex Kills Joni Mitchell “I pulled up behind a CadillacWe were waiting for the lightAnd I took a look at his license plateAnd it said “Just Ice”. Is justice just ice?Governed by greed and lust.Just the strong doing what they can.And the… Read More Sex Kills. Joni Mitchell pulls up the cultural shades. 2004.
Heaven Must Love Stringed Instruments
“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
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
Just in case
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 Best Chord Ever Created”.
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: 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
He who created the Pleiades and Orion
….will not forsake us who, compared to so many previous generations, have so little to suffer. As the Apostle says, we have not yet been called to suffer unto death. Our laments and sufferings can appear to have more to do with our own comfort, nostalgia, preferences in beautiful liturgical style, all good but comparatively… Read More He who created the Pleiades and Orion
Johann Christian Bach: The Catholic Bach
+ Published: 21 June 2023 | The Catholic Herald “When he was 20, J.C. made a life-changing move to Milan, Italy. There he converted to Roman Catholicism, leaving behind his staunchly Lutheran upbringing.” Johann Sebastian Bach is undoubtedly one of the most famous composers in history. His contributions to Lutheran music have made the family… Read More Johann Christian Bach: The Catholic Bach
The Well Below the Valley. Irish Storytelling. 🎸
Planxty. Planxty[1] were an Irish folk music band formed in January 1972,[1]: 99–100 consisting initially of Christy Moore (vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhrán), Andy Irvine (vocals, mandolin, mandola, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, harmonica), Dónal Lunny (bouzouki, guitars, bodhrán, keyboards), and Liam O’Flynn (uilleann pipes, tin whistle). They transformed and popularized Irish folk music, touring and recording to great acclaim. Planxty
Silly Wizard. The Fisherman’s Song (Tragedy).
” …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).
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
