Category Archives: Music

Music of the day – Simple Gifts

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Stella

Simple Gifts (‘Tis A Gift To Be Simple) is a Shaker song composed by Elder Joseph Brackett in 1848. Aaron Copland famously adapted ‘Simple Gifts’ for the ballet Appalachian Spring. “Simple Gifts” Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the … Continue reading →

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Show me your friends …

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Stella

It was early last December, As near as I remember, I was walking down the street in tipsy pride. No one I was disturb in’ As I lay down by the curb in’ And a pig came up and lay … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – Warsaw Concerto, by Richard Addinsell

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Stella

The Warsaw Concerto was written for the 1941 British film Dangerous Moonlight, which is about the Polish struggle against the 1939 invasion by the Nazis. Written in the style of Rachmaninoff, it has been reviewed negatively by many. I like … Continue reading →

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Song of the day – Big & Rich – 8th Of November

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Stella
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Music of the day – American Soldier

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Stella
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Music of the day … dedicated to the Marines!

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Stella

Played by “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band!

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Music of the day – Fanfare for the common man, Aaron Copland

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Stella
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Music of the day – Autumn Leaves

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Stella

The falling leaves drift by the window The autumn leaves of red and gold I see your lips, the summer kisses The sun-burned hands I used to hold Since you went away the days grow long And soon I’ll hear … Continue reading →

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