Musical Interlude: To see us into a restful (we hope) weekend, here's some music to soothe your nerves...
"Mazurka, Op. 67, No. 2," composed by Frederic Chopin, performed by Alexej Gorlatch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoixOReHMJQ
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Musical Interlude: I found myself humming this randomly today while doing some stuff around the office...dozens have done this song, but of course, I gravitate to Dinah.
"Makin' Whoopee," performed by Dinah Washington.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6f5xTCs5bk
#MusicalInterlude #DinahWashington #Jazz #Diva #GreatAmericanSongbook
Musical Interlude: Well, here's a new discovery. Listening to Mountain Stage this morning, I heard one their guests, the Langan Band, folk musicians I was unfamiliar with. I liked their sound and plan to investigate their work. Here's a sample, from the 2022 Orkney Folk Festival.
"Djelem Djelem/Drunken Dwarf," performed live by the Langan Band.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWBo12TQcXQ
#MusicalInterlude #LanganBand #FolkMusic #RomanyMusic #OrkneyFolkFestival
Musical interlude: Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-George, is one of those zesty characters we need to read more about. The acknowledged, yet illegitimate, son of a Caribbean planter and an enslaved woman, he was sent to France to be educated, and became a noted fender, athlete, musician, composer, and conductor. There's already been at least one film about him, and he should be taught about in schools. Often referred to as "the Black Mozart," his compositions encapsulate the Baroque period.
"Sonata for Harpsichord & Violin, No. 3," composed by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George, performed by Bridgette Haudebourg and Jean-Jacques Kantorow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s2dBk6d7ec
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Musical Interlude: Here's another band from the Old Time Festival...Baltimore's resident old time music band, headed by one of the festival's founders. Brad Kolodner not only plays with his band, he hosts a bluegrass radio show and had concerts in his living room. Dude IS music!
"Margaret's Waltz," performed by Charm City Junction.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTtgJThc4l8&list=OLAK5uy_l-7qjmpklGfELwMMckdXc60rGonl2K34w&index=6
#MusicalInterlude #CharmCityJunction #OldTimeMusic #FolkMusic #Waltz #AnOldFavorite
Musical Interlude: This whimsical piece has been my earworm lately, and you know how it is with earworms. I hear this and imagine it being used in a children's ballet or similar.
"The Clock and the Dresden Figures," composed by Albert Ketelbey, performed by the Prague Festival Orchestra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s1tYb2RyO0
#MusicalInterlude #ClassicalMusic #LightMusic #AlbertKetelbey #PragueFestivalOrchestra #Whimsical
Musical Interlude: Here's another act from the Old Time Festival. This Louisiana-based father-and-daughter duo do old time music along with traditional Cajun tunes, like this one.
"Blues du Tac-tac (Popcorn Blues)," performed by Dirk and Amelia Powell.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_tbdZRdCL4
#MusicalInterlude #DirkAndAmeliaPowell #OldTimeMusic #CajunMusic #FolkMusic #Accordion
Musical Interlude: At the Old Time Festival, I saw the Golden Shoals (again). I saw them first when they were called the Hoot and Hollers...not sure why they changed their name, but oh well. I'm not a huge fan of their recordings, which are hit and miss for me, but live they're fun. This song came from a visit the singer made to an elderly musician who invited her to stay for a few days, and they lazed about the house in the mountains, puttering and making music. It's a great "vibe" song for a lazy weekend.
"Turn the Radio On," performed by the Golden Shoals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsmixYUcpNY
#MusicalInterlude #GoldenShoals #OldTimeMusic #CountryMusic #MoodPiece #LazyWeekend
Musical Interlude: Here's something to see out the week...every so often we need a bit of Beethoven.
"Sonata in A Major, Op. 47," composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, performed by Udi Weber and Inbar Rothschild.
Musical Interlude: Another pair of artists I saw at the Old Time festival....these two are local folks, although Mark now lives in CA, but together they are a potent pair.
"Gardenia Waltz/Flop Eared Mule," performed by Mark Schatz & Bryan McDowell.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF_ygyvNQWA&list=OLAK5uy_mhvA_8qFPZ_OK5FrE4OtJeCk7uOMVcKsI&index=4
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