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libby

#60
March 02, 2012, 08:31:52 PM
 :yes:  :music1:

All of life is a process of testing and initiation, always preparing for a higher level of consciousness -- and illumination. -- John Horn

Y

#62
March 14, 2012, 07:47:04 PM
Quote from: libby on February 25, 2012, 03:26:28 PM
Yes, I have the same problem with cable. To get the programs I want, I have to buy bundles which give me a lot of stuff I am not interested in.

Speaking of religious programs, I don't watch them. Except ... when I find myself alone on Saturday night, I tune in to a channel out of (I think) Anderson, Indiana that carries the Gaithers - Bill and Gloria, and their large group of southern gospel-type singers -- and go back to my childhood -- I know the words to almost every one of those songs, because we sang them in the little church close to my home. If they get too sappy, and/or somebody is singing that I can't stand, I turn the sound off and watch the rest of the singers. I have one favorite: Guy Penrod. He's the tall hippie-looking fellow with the beard and long hair. And there's one other person who doesn't show up very often, who sings a song that sends shivers over me and makes me cry -- it's Squire Parsons singing "Beulah Land."

Quote from: Anne on February 26, 2012, 02:40:08 PM
Their Homecoming concerts are great. I watch the Gaithers sometimes, too. My daughter was acquainted with them when she lived here. She says they are very nice friendly people.

Having known the Gaithers, been in their studios, and known people who worked for them, I have quite a different opinion of them.

I also have a jaded opinion of 'Southern Gospel' having grown up on the real gospel tradition, Mahalia Jackson etc., and understanding where white folks came by the tradition and how little they - especially Gaither and his 'Homecoming' crowd - acknowledge the debt they owe all while they exploit the hell out of it to line their pockets and marginalize traditional gospel artists.
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In other words: Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  ;)

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libby

#64
March 16, 2012, 05:08:46 PM
Quote from: Da Wham on March 16, 2012, 12:39:24 PM
Glass harp-Toccata and fugue in D minor-Bach-BWV 565

:biggrin:
Well. That was stunning! And lovely. :happy:  I had no idea there was such a thing as real glass harp music.
All of life is a process of testing and initiation, always preparing for a higher level of consciousness -- and illumination. -- John Horn

Da Wham

#65
March 23, 2012, 02:46:06 PM
Bach is so popular that you can find his music done on all kinds of instruments.   :yes:

Here's a soothing one.

Bach - Double Violin Concerto in D minor 2nd movement, Largo

libby

#66
March 23, 2012, 09:01:12 PM
Quote from: Y on March 14, 2012, 07:47:04 PM
Having known the Gaithers, been in their studios, and known people who worked for them, I have quite a different opinion of them.

I also have a jaded opinion of 'Southern Gospel' having grown up on the real gospel tradition, Mahalia Jackson etc., and understanding where white folks came by the tradition and how little they - especially Gaither and his 'Homecoming' crowd - acknowledge the debt they owe all while they exploit the hell out of it to line their pockets and marginalize traditional gospel artists.
Huh. Hadn't thought about that. But, since I have absolutely no training in music, I just listen to what sounds good to me at the moment. I am an emotional person, and like many kinds of music, including but not limited to classical. I like folk music from all over the world (especially Russian). The sound of bagpipes stops me in my tracks and makes cold chills go all over me. So does the music at the Renaissance music festivals in Maryland, especially when the flutes and bagpipes are joined by booming drums. Makes me want to get up and dance and chant. I made two 200 mile round trips this week, and on one of them I played favorites from Puccini. On the other it was a chamber music group, the Guaneri Quartet, featuring Walter Trampler, Violist,  playing Dvorak. I like Yes, especially Close to the Edge. I like the Beatles and Gladys Knight and Aretha Franklin and Mahalia Jackson. "I love that nutty movie, The Blues Brothers, :blues: because of the music.

And I think I'm talking too much.  I could've said, I like all kinds of music, but sometimes I just get carried away. :music1:  :music1:
All of life is a process of testing and initiation, always preparing for a higher level of consciousness -- and illumination. -- John Horn

libby

#67
March 26, 2012, 11:30:34 AM
Quote from: Da Wham on March 23, 2012, 02:46:06 PM
Bach is so popular that you can find his music done on all kinds of instruments.   :yes:

Here's a soothing one.

Bach - Double Violin Concerto in D minor 2nd movement, Largo
Yes it is.  :)  When I'm emotional, I listen to classical music to calm down. Bach's music is good for that. I also am quite crazy about Mozart and Beethoven.
All of life is a process of testing and initiation, always preparing for a higher level of consciousness -- and illumination. -- John Horn

The Troll

#68
March 26, 2012, 11:42:57 AM
Quote from: libby on March 26, 2012, 11:30:34 AM
Yes it is.  :)  When I'm emotional, I listen to classical music to calm down. Bach's music is good for that. I also am quite crazy about Mozart and Beethoven.

  Yes, it is good for people when they are emotional, you sure hear a lot it at funeral homes for someone who has passed.

libby

#69
March 26, 2012, 08:22:52 PM
 :lol: Nice to meet you, Mr. TrolI -- I enjoy reading your posts.

As for being emotional, I'm glad I am. The lows can be bad, but oh, the highs! :happy: :happy:
All of life is a process of testing and initiation, always preparing for a higher level of consciousness -- and illumination. -- John Horn

Da Wham

#70
March 30, 2012, 11:16:17 AM
Quote from: libby on March 26, 2012, 11:30:34 AM
Yes it is.  :)  When I'm emotional, I listen to classical music to calm down. Bach's music is good for that. I also am quite crazy about Mozart and Beethoven.

:yes:

Bach - Fugue in G minor

libby

#71
March 30, 2012, 06:35:40 PM
All of life is a process of testing and initiation, always preparing for a higher level of consciousness -- and illumination. -- John Horn

libby

#73
April 06, 2012, 11:40:25 AM
Quote from: Da Wham on April 05, 2012, 11:29:11 PM
You're welcome!

Bach 's Chaconne for Solo Violin / Itzhak Perlman (Part 1/2)

Well, thank you again! Itzhak Perlman is one of my favorites. I've had the pleasure of seeing/hearing him play live at the Kennedy Center. 
All of life is a process of testing and initiation, always preparing for a higher level of consciousness -- and illumination. -- John Horn
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