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Singing Ivories Newsletter
(Music), A gift for life, from me 02 April 2009
Singing Ivories
Newsletter
Thursday, 02 April 2009
Written and published by
David Fritz Mr Music
Thursday, 02 April 2009
Written and published by
David Fritz Mr Music
Table of contents
1. Overture.
2. "New soul".
3. Intermission: A gift for life, from me.
4. "Always on my mind".
5. Encore.
1. Overture.
2. "New soul".
3. Intermission: A gift for life, from me.
4. "Always on my mind".
5. Encore.
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1. Overture.
Congratulations! You made it past April
fool's day!
Any interesting April fool's stories to share with us?
Any interesting April fool's stories to share with us?
Thanks to the brave ones who entered the
competition.
If you have entered, enter again; if you didn't please do so now!
If you have entered, enter again; if you didn't please do so now!
Just to let you South African readers know:
a New Zealand subscriber
is kicking dust in the faces of many South African subscribers in my
competition. Are you going to let him get away with it?
is kicking dust in the faces of many South African subscribers in my
competition. Are you going to let him get away with it?
Seeing as it's school holidays now I was
going to include a fun
activity in the intermission section of this edition.
activity in the intermission section of this edition.
Things are rapidly changing here, so that I
had to hold the
fun activity back till next week's edition, in order to explain what's
happening in my life, as it could have a profound and positive effect on your life too.
fun activity back till next week's edition, in order to explain what's
happening in my life, as it could have a profound and positive effect on your life too.
Please read my article, "A gift for life,
from me", in the "intermission" section
in which I explain what, where, when, who and how!
in which I explain what, where, when, who and how!
This week I made contact with an overseas
pianist. His name
is John Thomas.
I like his music and the two of us are swapping
albums with each other.
I hope to be able to let you listen to some of his music soon.
is John Thomas.
I like his music and the two of us are swapping
albums with each other.
I hope to be able to let you listen to some of his music soon.
2. "New soul".
Click on the following link to listen to an
excerpt from the song
"New soul", sung by Yael Naim. I found it quite cute:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/sample-0016.mp3
"New soul", sung by Yael Naim. I found it quite cute:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/sample-0016.mp3
Doesn't it remind you of some of the old
songs, of the early '70's
like "Zanzibar" and "Brand-new key?
like "Zanzibar" and "Brand-new key?
This week I'm going to give you a glimpse
of some of the things I have
planned for future issues of the newsletter.
planned for future issues of the newsletter.
I suggest you read my article in the
Intermission section to
get a broader picture of where I'm heading.
get a broader picture of where I'm heading.
I'm always happy to consider your ideas -
please let me have them.
- Musical term explained: Crescendo
- Musical term explained: Crescendo
Crescendo, from Italian meaning "growing",
is an indication that the
music, from the point where the indication appears, should be played
louder and louder.
music, from the point where the indication appears, should be played
louder and louder.
- Unsubscribe link
Another new feature is the unsubscribe
link.
There is now an unsubscribe link at the bottom of every newsletter.
There is now an unsubscribe link at the bottom of every newsletter.
It reminds me of when we were children. We
used to go
riding up and down in lifts, often to the disgruntlement of the
residents.
riding up and down in lifts, often to the disgruntlement of the
residents.
I tested the unsubscribe link. It really
does work, so you don't need to test it,
but if you really want to unsubscribe, click on the link provided
at the bottom of every newsletter from now on.
but if you really want to unsubscribe, click on the link provided
at the bottom of every newsletter from now on.
- Competition
Entries close on 29 April, so get those
entries
in, South Africa!
in, South Africa!
It's free to enter and you can enter as
many times as you like.
Feel free to tell others about the competition too.
Feel free to tell others about the competition too.
Hint: there are 3 questions to answer for
the competition of which
the answers to the first 2 questions can be found on a webpage
directly off my home page at:
http://www.mr-music.co.za
The answer to the third question is a number you must guess.
the answers to the first 2 questions can be found on a webpage
directly off my home page at:
http://www.mr-music.co.za
The answer to the third question is a number you must guess.
For more details, and/or to enter, click on
the link below to go to my website, and once there, scroll down to the heading
"Competition":
http://www.mr-music.co.za
- New album
On its way ...
http://www.mr-music.co.za
- New album
On its way ...
- New compositions
I have to keep the juices flowing, so I
composed one new
song this week.
My latest song is called "Floating", and you will probably hear it on
my next Soothing Ivories album.
song this week.
My latest song is called "Floating", and you will probably hear it on
my next Soothing Ivories album.
My tally for own compositions now stand at
27.
- Looking ahead
I said I would give you a glimpse of some of the
improvements I have planned for my site and the newsletter.
I said I would give you a glimpse of some of the
improvements I have planned for my site and the newsletter.
Interested in having some of my songs as
ring tones?
Want sheet music?
How about interviews with pianists in audio and/or print format?
Want sheet music?
How about interviews with pianists in audio and/or print format?
And you don't have to pay a cent towards
any of these!
- Animal Zone - Easter story
- Animal Zone - Easter story
The "mahala" story, "Show 'em", is
not up yet as my focus currently
is on getting the Easter story on the site.
"The fugitive" will be ready for you to read on Wednesday 8 April.
To read it, go to:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/animalzone/
is on getting the Easter story on the site.
"The fugitive" will be ready for you to read on Wednesday 8 April.
To read it, go to:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/animalzone/
Please use the link at the bottom of the
story page itself
to order or to pass your comments directly to Ellen.
to order or to pass your comments directly to Ellen.
- Music for functions
You know by now that you can contact me to
provide any kind of
music, for any type of function.
Near or far, for 2 or 200, at dusk or dawn:
I will come and add my magic touch to turn your event into
something memorable.
Not to mention the publicity you'll get via my site and newsletter!
music, for any type of function.
Near or far, for 2 or 200, at dusk or dawn:
I will come and add my magic touch to turn your event into
something memorable.
Not to mention the publicity you'll get via my site and newsletter!
You know the drill by now: just e-mail me
with details,
I will respond with a written quote, then we'll take things from there.
So just e-mail me at:
david@mr-music.co.za
I will respond with a written quote, then we'll take things from there.
So just e-mail me at:
david@mr-music.co.za
3. Intermission.
A gift for life, from me
By David Fritz
With us being in another holiday season I wanted to include a fun
activity in this section of the newsletter, however, that will have to wait
till next week's edition.
I would like to explain something to you regarding my music so that you can
understand where I'm going, and prepare yourself for the positive
impact you can experience as a result.
By David Fritz
With us being in another holiday season I wanted to include a fun
activity in this section of the newsletter, however, that will have to wait
till next week's edition.
I would like to explain something to you regarding my music so that you can
understand where I'm going, and prepare yourself for the positive
impact you can experience as a result.
When I was a child, I wanted to become a
doctor. My picture
of a doctor was not of a prescription-writing, desk-bound person, but rather that
of someone healing by performing life-saving surgery, e.g. heart transplants.
of a doctor was not of a prescription-writing, desk-bound person, but rather that
of someone healing by performing life-saving surgery, e.g. heart transplants.
Due to my sight problem becoming a surgeon,
for example, was ruled out, until now!
I have long been aware of the healing properties of music, such as
the story that is recorded in the Bible too (I Samuel 16:23), where David
played music to counteract extreme fits of rage suffered by king Saul.
I have long been aware of the healing properties of music, such as
the story that is recorded in the Bible too (I Samuel 16:23), where David
played music to counteract extreme fits of rage suffered by king Saul.
There are many other uses for music in
healing, many dating back thousands
of years.
of years.
Until last year, I always played music
solely for
the entertainment value it provided.
Last year, for the first time, I composed and recorded music for
its soothing properties, when I composed and recorded Soothing Ivories volume 1.
the entertainment value it provided.
Last year, for the first time, I composed and recorded music for
its soothing properties, when I composed and recorded Soothing Ivories volume 1.
But since December last year I started
making a study of the use of music in healing
with the view to becoming a specialist in the field.
As you can see, I now compose actively, and more and more of the music
on my CD's will be my own compositions.
with the view to becoming a specialist in the field.
As you can see, I now compose actively, and more and more of the music
on my CD's will be my own compositions.
Although I will make some easy-listening
CD's, such as my Ivories
in Love and Singing ivories, I will spend more and more time in
creating healing music CD's, and doing therapy sessions for
those with health challenges.
in Love and Singing ivories, I will spend more and more time in
creating healing music CD's, and doing therapy sessions for
those with health challenges.
How does this effect you?
Positively, and in several
ways.
- More good music: my own, of
course
In 2005 I only recorded one of my own compositions.
In 2006 and 2007 I recorded two per year.
Last year I recorded twelve of my own numbers on Soothing Ivories volume 1.
This year I plan to record three albums: one to be released
on 1 May with one of my own numbers on it,
another Soothing Ivories album with at least twelve of my own compositions, and
another Singing ivories album with at least five of my own numbers, thus recording
more of my own compositions in one year than in the previous four years combined.
In 2005 I only recorded one of my own compositions.
In 2006 and 2007 I recorded two per year.
Last year I recorded twelve of my own numbers on Soothing Ivories volume 1.
This year I plan to record three albums: one to be released
on 1 May with one of my own numbers on it,
another Soothing Ivories album with at least twelve of my own compositions, and
another Singing ivories album with at least five of my own numbers, thus recording
more of my own compositions in one year than in the previous four years combined.
- Free albums for my
subscribers
Mr Music has decided ...
I will provide the best music, my own healing music, free of charge
in MP3 format to my subscribers.
Yes, that means you won't ever have to pay for Soothing
Ivories, or any of my other healing music!
I will provide the best music, my own healing music, free of charge
in MP3 format to my subscribers.
Yes, that means you won't ever have to pay for Soothing
Ivories, or any of my other healing music!
The commercial music albums will still be
priced as per normal and
so will CD copies of my Soothing Ivories and other healing music,
but Soothing Ivories and healing music will be provided in MP3 format,
totally free, to you.
so will CD copies of my Soothing Ivories and other healing music,
but Soothing Ivories and healing music will be provided in MP3 format,
totally free, to you.
This is my way of showing my gratitude for
all I have and am
in life. I am saying THANK YOU by providing music to
make people healthy and happy, with no strings attached, so that everyone can
afford it.
in life. I am saying THANK YOU by providing music to
make people healthy and happy, with no strings attached, so that everyone can
afford it.
I must say that I don't know of many other
artists who have
made such a bold claim. Do You?
made such a bold claim. Do You?
All that remains is for the details to be
revealed.
Just watch this space in the months to come!
Just watch this space in the months to come!
For info or comments on this article, you
are welcome to contact me at:
david@mr-music.co.za
david@mr-music.co.za
4. "Always on my mind".
Another old favourite to introduce this
section of my newsletter today.
"Always on my mind" has been sung by so
many artists, but I think the
rendition by Chris de Burgh must be one of the best.
rendition by Chris de Burgh must be one of the best.
Click on the link below to listen to a
sample of the song:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/sample-0017.mp3
http://www.mr-music.co.za/sample-0017.mp3
Thank you to all those who have made
positive comments about the suggestions. May you have lots of fun doing
them.
Make this another memorable week by diarizing and
doing as suggested below:
- DATES TO DIARIZE
Make this another memorable week by diarizing and
doing as suggested below:
- DATES TO DIARIZE
- 3-5 April - Herb Happening, Doonholm herb
farm, 264 Summit Road
R526), Midrand
- 16 May - National Eisteddfod Academy Awards finals
R526), Midrand
- 16 May - National Eisteddfod Academy Awards finals
- THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK
- Eat dark chocolate
- Rent the movie "Born free"
- Give an Easter egg to someone (not family or a colleague)
- Clean out the medicine chest - throw expired items away
- Loan a book of poetry from your local library and read, read, read...
- Eat dark chocolate
- Rent the movie "Born free"
- Give an Easter egg to someone (not family or a colleague)
- Clean out the medicine chest - throw expired items away
- Loan a book of poetry from your local library and read, read, read...
5. Encore
The house of a thousand
mirrors
Many years ago, in a beautiful Japanese
village, there was a House of
1000 mirrors. A happy, little dog was intrigued by this place and
decided to visit.
1000 mirrors. A happy, little dog was intrigued by this place and
decided to visit.
On his arrival, he scampered up to the
house excitedly and entered a room.
His ears lifted up and his tail started wagging. To his surprise, he found himself
staring at 1000 other happy little dogs with their tails wagging excitedly just like
his. He smiled, and 1000 other happy little dogs smiled back.
His ears lifted up and his tail started wagging. To his surprise, he found himself
staring at 1000 other happy little dogs with their tails wagging excitedly just like
his. He smiled, and 1000 other happy little dogs smiled back.
As he left, he thought to himself:
"This is a wonderful place. I will come back and visit often."
"This is a wonderful place. I will come back and visit often."
Shortly after, another little dog visited
the house, but he was not quite as happy
as the first one.
as the first one.
He slowly entered the room, looking
miserable with his head hung low. When he saw
1000 unfriendly looking dogs staring back at him, he showed his teeth and started
to growl. What he saw was 1000 unhappy little dogs growling fiercely back at him.
1000 unfriendly looking dogs staring back at him, he showed his teeth and started
to growl. What he saw was 1000 unhappy little dogs growling fiercely back at him.
As he left, he thought to himself:
"That is a horrible place, and I will never go back there again."
"That is a horrible place, and I will never go back there again."
...
Today I'm feeling particularly sentimental.
I miss mama Cass,
from The Mamas and Papas.
With damp eyes I'll say goodbye then with the song "Dream a
little dream of me", sung by her:
from The Mamas and Papas.
With damp eyes I'll say goodbye then with the song "Dream a
little dream of me", sung by her:
May this week be your best
ever.
Click on this link to listen to a snippet
from the song:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/sample-0018.mp3
http://www.mr-music.co.za/sample-0018.mp3
"Stars shining bright above you;
night breezes seem to whisper 'I love you';
birds singing in the sycamore tree;
dream a little dream of me.
night breezes seem to whisper 'I love you';
birds singing in the sycamore tree;
dream a little dream of me.
Say nighty-night and kiss me;
just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me;
while I'm alone, blue as can be;
dream a little dream of me.
just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me;
while I'm alone, blue as can be;
dream a little dream of me.
Stars fading but I linger on,
dear;
still craving your kiss;
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear;
just saying this...
still craving your kiss;
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear;
just saying this...
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find
you;
sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you;
but in your dreams, whatever they be;
dream a little dream of me.
sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you;
but in your dreams, whatever they be;
dream a little dream of me.
Stars fading but I linger on,
dear;
still craving your kiss;
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear;
just saying this...
still craving your kiss;
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear;
just saying this...
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find
you;
sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you;
but in your dreams, whatever they be;
dream a little dream of me."
sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you;
but in your dreams, whatever they be;
dream a little dream of me."
Love and the best music
David
Mr Music
Music with impact ...
(C) 072-265-3963
(F) 086-588-2632
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