Musical Interlude: Well, in honor of St. Patrick's Day, here's some Chieftains!
"Sé Fáth Mo Bhuartha (Slow Air) / The Lark On the Strand (Jig) / An Fhallaingín (Air)" performed by the Chieftains.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0hoBEp5EME
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Musical Interlude: Packing up my life, thinking about cleaning up this place before I go, and what I'm going to have to do in my new place, brings this song to mind. But at least I'll have a dishwasher in the new place...
"Housework," performed by the B-52s.
Musical Interlude: Let's ring in the weekend with some classical. I was listening to some violin today at work, and thought I'd share this.
"Violin Sonata in E Major," composed by George Frideric Handel, performed by Kashi Elliott and Miles Graber.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TmJW4lcJzk
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Musical Interlude: Singer Tim Booth (of the group James) teamed up with composer Angelo Badalamenti (who's scored a number of David Lynch projects) for an album that, to those who are aware of it, is an unheralded gem. This track is a favorite; a declaration of one's independence, of a feeling that one can triumph, with the great line, "Why be a song when you can be a symphony?"
"I Believe," performed by Tim Booth and Angelo Badalamenti.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7spypBHaH50
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Musical Interlude: It was another warm today here, to the point I ended up putting on shorts to run an errand because the humidity made it too much to wear long pants. And I saw pollen beginning to gather on my car...achoo! Good thing I thought to start allergy meds a few days ago... Anyway, here's some seasonal music.
"Swingtime in Springtime," performed by Django Reinhardt.
Musical Interlude: Listened to some early Bonnie Raitt today; I always enjoy her singing and reflect on how her father was a big Broadway star, and how generations sometimes go their own ways while keeping a core tradition alive....anyway, here's a nice track.
"Woman Be Wise," performed by Bonnie Raitt.
Musical Interlude: It got into the upper 70s today, with clear blue skies...AT LAST! So much snow has melted, and my car is fixed, so I got to drive around a bit and listen to this very, very, very appropriate tune.
"Spring Fever," performed by Ernie Freeman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qa3s8-nf7s
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Musical Interlude: And now, something to play out your week with...let yourself be swept away...
"Violin Concerto No. 1," composed by Dimitri Shostakovich, performed by Hilary Hahn with the Berlin Philharmonic, conducted by Mariss Jansons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXDk1CoIRuY
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Musical Interlude: Modern composer William Bolcom is technically regarded as a modern classical musician, but his leanings are very much toward jazz. He created a cycle of piano rags that are charming works. The "Graceful Ghost Rag" is justly famous, and I'm sure I've featured it before, but here's another rag just as nice.
"The Last Rag," composed by William Bolcom, performed by Marc-André Hamelin (who I was lucky enough to catch live once)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9wT3Douyh4
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Musical Interlude: William Bolcom's cycle of cabaret songs has always fascinated me, and almost any time I find a recording of them, I snatch it up.
As spring is on its way, here's an anthem to love. Well, maybe lust.
"Amor," performed by Mary-Elizabeth O’Neill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1HorPG-GNE
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