Music

[Bo D]

An aside, Bo if you want to hear the epitome of bass lines, listen to all of Bach's compositions.

I have! And you are absolutely correct! Especially in the Brandenburg Concertos. I had classical training, too  - went to college on a bassoon scholarship.

[Y]

I have! And you are absolutely correct! Especially in the Brandenburg Concertos. I had classical training, too  - went to college on a bassoon scholarship.

I absolutely love the Brandenburg Concertos!  I studied Classical guitar and used to play several Bach pieces - I can still fumble my way through a few.   

Was you a red arse baboon?  They give scholarships for them?   

[libby]

This evening while sitting in my easy chair and looking out at the birds in my crape myrtle tree, I flipped through TV channels to see if there was anything interesting, happened on the Gaithers just coming on, and found something new: a large group of singers, all black. I sat there for the hour they were on with a smile on my face. They were loud and passionate, with some very good voices. I loved every minute of it. 

[libby]

On Sunday evening I turned to the channel that features the Gaithers. It was 7 PM, and a program featuring Elvis Presley singing gospel music was just coming on, with him, singing in a soft voice, a hymn I knew well. Made me think of my mother. After she passed away, we found a little radio/tape player, with one song: Amazing Grace by Elvis. I didn't
listen to it at the time -- too emotional -- so put it away and never did listen to it, partly because I never really liked him, but also because I was listening to nothing but classical at the time.

Anyway, back to Elvis singing gospel, Southern Baptist style. His voice was surprisingly soft and melodic, and I was charmed. It wasn't really the words. It was his voice. Beautiful.

There were no commercials, no talking by the Gaithers. Narration was by older men, some of whom had known him all his life. There was film of him as a little boy with his parents, and in later years, after everybody knew who he was, singing gospel, getting together after hours, sometimes after a concert, to sing gospel.

And yes, I'm going to buy it.

[libby]

Beethoven's 6th Symphony, Pastoral, First Movement, is one of my favorites. Yesterday, while driving in slow traffic, I turned my car radio to PBS, and there it was. Got home before it ended, so just sat and listened, with my eyes closed.

[AbbyTC]

Beethoven's 6th Symphony, Pastoral, First Movement, is one of my favorites. Yesterday, while driving in slow traffic, I turned my car radio to PBS, and there it was. Got home before it ended, so just sat and listened, with my eyes closed.

I've done that, too, Libby! 

[libby]

I wish we lived closer together. Sounds like we have some things in common. 

[AbbyTC]

 

I wish we lived closer together. Sounds like we have some things in common. 

 

[libby]

Today while waiting in my car for someone I was giving a ride to, turned on my radio, just as a lovely piece of music was beginning: a bassoon concerto. Don't know what station it was on. Thought it was WGMS, the local classical music station, but when I looked it up it was not listed for today. 

[AbbyTC]

Today while waiting in my car for someone I was giving a ride to, turned on my radio, just as a lovely piece of music was beginning: a bassoon concerto. Don't know what station it was on. Thought it was WGMS, the local classical music station, but when I looked it up it was not listed for today.

I hate that!  Hearing a piece of music and then not being able to find out what the name was.      Any other stations that have classical?

[libby]

I hate that!  Hearing a piece of music and then not being able to find out what the name was.      Any other stations that have classical? 

Yes. We have some good radio stations, two that play classical. One plays opera on Saturdays. I have to think about that before I give you a more specific answer because I stopped listening to music when my son died, and starting this thread was me coming back into the real world. 

[AbbyTC]

Yes. We have some good radio stations, two that play classical. One plays opera on Saturdays. I have to think about that before I give you a more specific answer because I stopped listening to music when my son died, and starting this thread was me coming back into the real world.

Oh, Libby, that's so sad.  I can't imagine what you have been through; I'm glad you have found your way back.  What other music styles do you enjoy?

[libby]

Tonight, after listening to all the politics I could take, I decided to turn to one of the three public TV programs we get here. Chose the Maryland one, expecting to see/hear Elvis singing gospel southern Baptist style (as advertised), but instead there was a really old fund raiser, one I'd seen before, featuring Pavarotti and others, already in progress. Luckily for me, I tuned in just in time to hear him belt out "Holy Mother" and more, accompanied by Eric Clapton! ...  an unlikely pair, but pure magic! 

I decided to call and donate whatever it takes to get a copy.

[me]

Tonight, after listening to all the politics I could take, I decided to turn to one of the three public TV programs we get here. Chose the Maryland one, expecting to see/hear Elvis singing gospel southern Baptist style (as advertised), but instead there was a really old fund raiser, one I'd seen before, featuring Pavarotti and others, already in progress. Luckily for me, I tuned in just in time to hear him belt out "Holy Mother" and more, accompanied by Eric Clapton! ...  an unlikely pair, but pure magic! 

I decided to call and donate whatever it takes to get a copy.

Wait a while and you'll be able to buy a copy. We get periodic magazines with their videos they have for sale. We order from them regularly and have never been disappointed. Go look through their site and you will be amazed at the videos they have.

[libby]

Wait a while and you'll be able to buy a copy. We get periodic magazines with their videos they have for sale. We order from them regularly and have never been disappointed. Go look through their site and you will be amazed at the videos they have.

Thanks. Any magazine in particular you'd recommend?