Wanting something to quench your thirst, what would you drink? It depends on what thirst you are describing. Actual I am dehydrating thirst would simply be water. Casual thirst probably a cup of tea or a glass cooled Root Beer, though the latter is not very common in Blighty. After work thirst? Oh definitely a … Continue reading Share Your World 2017 24th April
This is the final day of the song a challenge, the particulars of which can be found here No lyrics to this one which is Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata with a bit of a twist. Normally this played as a piano feature but this a big band arrangement by the band whose music has been … Continue reading A Song A Day Challenge Day 5
This is the fourth entry in the song a day challenge. The details of which can be found here Midnight Sun. The lyrics were written by Johnny Mercer who was one the great lyricists of the 20th Century and not a bad singer to boot either, the music was written by Bandleader/Vibraphone Player/Drummer Lionel Hampton … Continue reading Song A Day Challenge Day 4
No lyrics today, just pure music. All Blues is the fourth track on Miles Davis' legendary album Kind of Blue. The track is 3/4 time and has a modal structure. https://youtu.be/JIfdYs8WErM
I am supposed to nominate two people but I'm not going to do that today. You can find the details of the challenge here My choice today is a piece by the British born composer Ray Noble. The song has become a Jazz standard and is perhaps best known by the version by Al … Continue reading Song A Day Challenge Day 2
Toying around with an idea. Feedback appreciated. The humidity was beginning to get to Liz, she could feel her clothing sticking to her sweaty skin and she was beginning to lose concentration on various things and then there were all the mosquitoes... But what really was getting on her tits was Arthur and Dr. Webster seemed … Continue reading Ballard for Wind Instrument and Canoe
When writing by hand do you prefer to use a pencil or pen? I prefer to write notes in pen, I am very much a believer in showing your working and keeping track of your mistakes. Would you rather be an amazing dancer or an amazing singer? Singer I guess, I have no desire to … Continue reading Share Your World 2017 April 17
I was nominated for this by Yinglan at This is Another Story Post the lyrics of a favourite song five days in a row, explain what they mean to you (if you like) and add the video if available Nominate two bloggers a day My choice of song for today is that lovely evergreen song … Continue reading Song a Day Challenge Day One
I have been sharing part of musical world, http://sandman-jazz.livejournal.com/181790.html All the music posts are public
The sandman is at it again. Answer these questions either as a ping-back or in the comments. Describe one moment from your youth that is impenetrably seared into your memory. Would you be upset if a long-term partner confessed that s/he'd committed a serious crime before you met? How do you think it would affect … Continue reading The Sandman’s Q & A
