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Singing Ivories Newsletter
Updates, new story, new song, etc, 29 January 2009
Singing Ivories
Newsletter
Thursday, 29 January 2009
Written and published by
David Fritz Mr Music
Thursday, 29 January 2009
Written and published by
David Fritz Mr Music
Table of contents
1. Overture.
2. "So what's new?".
3. Intermission: Could I be a Grand Canyon?
4. "Remind me".
5. Encore.
1. Overture.
1. Overture.
2. "So what's new?".
3. Intermission: Could I be a Grand Canyon?
4. "Remind me".
5. Encore.
1. Overture.
Sorry last week's newsletter went out so
late, but rather late than never.
There seems to be issues with the sending of the newsletters.
Can I please ask for a little help?
I have sent out two issues before this one:
- Updates and gifts galore 15 January 2009 and
- Updates, Valentines day, etc, 22 January 2009.
Remember there is now a Newsletter page on my site that you can
use to read past issues. Just click on this link:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/newsletters.htm
However, can I ask you to just reply to this e-mail, and let me
know what you have received? Make it short and sweet.
Just say something like: "both", "first" or "second".
Thanks, I would really appreciate it.
Thank you very much to those of you who passed on my newsletter.
Please will you encourage those to whom you passed it on, to go to my site and
sign up there to receive my newsletter directly?
Your comments are always very welcome.
Any specific topic you would like to read about?
Just click on "Reply", or send off a separate e-mail to me at
david@mr-music.co.za
There seems to be issues with the sending of the newsletters.
Can I please ask for a little help?
I have sent out two issues before this one:
- Updates and gifts galore 15 January 2009 and
- Updates, Valentines day, etc, 22 January 2009.
Remember there is now a Newsletter page on my site that you can
use to read past issues. Just click on this link:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/newsletters.htm
However, can I ask you to just reply to this e-mail, and let me
know what you have received? Make it short and sweet.
Just say something like: "both", "first" or "second".
Thanks, I would really appreciate it.
Thank you very much to those of you who passed on my newsletter.
Please will you encourage those to whom you passed it on, to go to my site and
sign up there to receive my newsletter directly?
Your comments are always very welcome.
Any specific topic you would like to read about?
Just click on "Reply", or send off a separate e-mail to me at
david@mr-music.co.za
2. "So what's new?".
Do you remember the song, So what's new,
made famous by Herb Alpert and the
Tijuana Brass?
Tijuana Brass?
The melody goes something like
this:
Ti ra, ra, ra, ra raa ...
Well, here are a few new things from my stable.
Ti ra, ra, ra, ra raa ...
Well, here are a few new things from my stable.
- New story on Animal Zone
This week a second free story was added to
The Animal Zone.
Can animals out-wit the
law?
Find out for yourself. Go and read this, and the other stories, at:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/animalzone/
Remember to add this site to your Favourites and go there regularly.
New stories will be added weekly.
Psst: I hear valentines day is also special for horses.
Find out for yourself. Go and read this, and the other stories, at:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/animalzone/
Remember to add this site to your Favourites and go there regularly.
New stories will be added weekly.
Psst: I hear valentines day is also special for horses.
Keep an eye out next week for a special
Valentines story at:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/animalzone/
http://www.mr-music.co.za/animalzone/
- New song
Yes, despite my hectic life I continually compose new music.
In January alone I composed two new numbers and in
so doing I passed another milestone in my music career.
first I wrote In Love. I specially composed it for
Valentines day.
Yes, despite my hectic life I continually compose new music.
In January alone I composed two new numbers and in
so doing I passed another milestone in my music career.
first I wrote In Love. I specially composed it for
Valentines day.
That song was my 21st
composition!
Then I composed another song this week. It's called Melody of Life.
That was number 22 for me, moving me past the 21 milestone!
Then I composed another song this week. It's called Melody of Life.
That was number 22 for me, moving me past the 21 milestone!
Keep an ear out for them. Will they be
hits?
Talking of composing, remember that I will gladly compose
music for just about any occasion.
If you or anyone you know wants a special song, just contact me via
my website or mail me directly at:
david@mr-music.co.za
- Private functions
Celebrating a special birthday?
Having friends over for a meal?
Fund raising for a church or charity?
Getting married, divorced, or just celebrating life?
Why not turn it into an unforgettable occasion with my live music?
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 special.
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.
Just e-mail me at:
david@mr-music.co.za
Talking of composing, remember that I will gladly compose
music for just about any occasion.
If you or anyone you know wants a special song, just contact me via
my website or mail me directly at:
david@mr-music.co.za
- Private functions
Celebrating a special birthday?
Having friends over for a meal?
Fund raising for a church or charity?
Getting married, divorced, or just celebrating life?
Why not turn it into an unforgettable occasion with my live music?
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 special.
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.
Just e-mail me at:
david@mr-music.co.za
- Anthology special ends
Like the seasons, special offers come and special offers go.
There was a special offer on my Anthology, a set of all 5 CD's
I have recorded to date, but "it's too late now", as the words
of that old song say.
You could have had R480's worth of CD's, postage/delivery included, for only r400. On top of that,
the price was in dollars, $39.99, so the further under R10 the
exchange rate dropped, the more you scored!
Not to talk about the fact that the CD's could have come in
handy as Valentines gifts, birthday presents, anniversary gifts, Mothers day gifts,
Fathers day gifts, Xmas gifts, New years gifts and gifts for all
other occasions, or for "sommer net".
Like the seasons, special offers come and special offers go.
There was a special offer on my Anthology, a set of all 5 CD's
I have recorded to date, but "it's too late now", as the words
of that old song say.
You could have had R480's worth of CD's, postage/delivery included, for only r400. On top of that,
the price was in dollars, $39.99, so the further under R10 the
exchange rate dropped, the more you scored!
Not to talk about the fact that the CD's could have come in
handy as Valentines gifts, birthday presents, anniversary gifts, Mothers day gifts,
Fathers day gifts, Xmas gifts, New years gifts and gifts for all
other occasions, or for "sommer net".
Stay tuned via my blog, my newsletter or my
site and you'll
definitely find other specials: don't despair.
- The Ivory Club
I mentioned this last week, so just a quick update.
definitely find other specials: don't despair.
- The Ivory Club
I mentioned this last week, so just a quick update.
Unfortunately the web page with all the
details was not ready for publication till now,
but all the details will be on the page by Monday 2 February.
but all the details will be on the page by Monday 2 February.
If you are a lover of piano and other
keyboard music, and you're interested in
a business opportunity, part time or fulltime, The Ivory Club may just be right for you.
To find out more, click on the link below from 2 February:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/theivoryclub.htm
3. Intermission.
a business opportunity, part time or fulltime, The Ivory Club may just be right for you.
To find out more, click on the link below from 2 February:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/theivoryclub.htm
3. Intermission.
Could I be a Grand Canyon?
By Jo Ann Brown
As I sat at the Grand Canyon, we were asked to reflect on what the Grand Canyon said
to us. I felt the usual minuteness and the presence and love of God, but I also felt
some similarities to my own life. I thought that maybe I could have another perspective.
Could I be a Grand Canyon?
The Grand Canyon started out at the bottom of an ocean; even the bottom dwellers
were above. I am sure that the angels looked into the canyon and saw only the ocean
bottom if they even looked that far. However, God saw the beauty that lay ahead for
this bottom of the ocean but it would have to withstand many hardships.
One of the first chapters in the life of the canyon was a volcano. I can compare
the volcano to "world rocking" events in my own life. Could the lava be my reactions
to those events that changed my world? Could the lava be symbolic to anger, bitterness,
and lack of forgiveness? As I remember, the ranger spoke of the river pushing up
against the lava. I see that river as God's love. The river continued to push against
the lava until it broke through. Does my lava hold back love? Will I allow God's
loving river to break through my lava dam to flow freely?
The water eroded the rocks and made the beautiful crevices in the canyon. Also within
the water, there were many stones that caused the ridges in the rock. Could the stones
be patience, integrity, honesty, and kindness? Will I allow those stones to permanently
etch upon my own life? Although the stones were small, I am sure it was somewhat
"painful" to be etched upon. Will I allow uncomfortable circumstances to etch character
into my life? The river brought beauty to the canyon and made it more interesting.
The next step was the meeting of the two earth plates. As I understand it, the two
plates met, maybe the lower plate is my selfishness and the higher plate is God's
love. The lower plate submitted to the will of the higher plate, which caused the
elevation of the canyon. Again, I would imagine that the collision was painful and
earth shattering but without the elevation, there would be no Grand Canyon.
The Grand Canyon is such an inspiration to everyone that comes into contact with
it. Their lives are permanently changed having been there. Could I be an inspiration
to others? The beauty of the canyon lies deep within. They are not mountains that
you can readily see from the surface. You can only really appreciate the beauty,
as you get closer to the "heart" of the canyon. Isn't it like that with us? Our beauty
lies within but you have to be close to our heart to see it.
The ranger also spoke of the river at the base of the canyon. He told us that the
settlers originally thought the river to be 6' wide. As they got closer to the river,
they saw the enormity. The actual size was closer to 300'. God is that way to me.
He is always enormous, but the closer I get, I see it more clearly. When I distance
myself, He only appears to be small.
Could I Be A Grand Canyon? In conclusion, the Grand Canyon changes continuously.
When it rains, the weaker rocks or dirt fall off into the river. Do we allow the
rain to continually help us to grow and change? Isn't it interesting that the weaker
portions fall into the river at the bottom never to be seen again? This continually
renews the canyon.
I hope you can see the symbolism in the Grand Canyon and the creation of our lives.
Can we be a Grand Canyon if we allow God's love and purpose to rush through and withstand
volcanoes of life and stone-life lessons? I pray that as I experience life's lessons
that I can be an inspiration to others, and that other's lives will have been enriched
by knowing me. I pray that I will continue to grow to be a "grand" person formed
with life by the hand of God.
This article was published with the permission of the author, Jo Ann Brown.
If you have found this article inspiring, please let Jo Ann and/or me know.
Contact me at:
david@mr-music.co.za
or
Jo Ann Brown at:
blessedwtwoboys@yahoo.com
By Jo Ann Brown
As I sat at the Grand Canyon, we were asked to reflect on what the Grand Canyon said
to us. I felt the usual minuteness and the presence and love of God, but I also felt
some similarities to my own life. I thought that maybe I could have another perspective.
Could I be a Grand Canyon?
The Grand Canyon started out at the bottom of an ocean; even the bottom dwellers
were above. I am sure that the angels looked into the canyon and saw only the ocean
bottom if they even looked that far. However, God saw the beauty that lay ahead for
this bottom of the ocean but it would have to withstand many hardships.
One of the first chapters in the life of the canyon was a volcano. I can compare
the volcano to "world rocking" events in my own life. Could the lava be my reactions
to those events that changed my world? Could the lava be symbolic to anger, bitterness,
and lack of forgiveness? As I remember, the ranger spoke of the river pushing up
against the lava. I see that river as God's love. The river continued to push against
the lava until it broke through. Does my lava hold back love? Will I allow God's
loving river to break through my lava dam to flow freely?
The water eroded the rocks and made the beautiful crevices in the canyon. Also within
the water, there were many stones that caused the ridges in the rock. Could the stones
be patience, integrity, honesty, and kindness? Will I allow those stones to permanently
etch upon my own life? Although the stones were small, I am sure it was somewhat
"painful" to be etched upon. Will I allow uncomfortable circumstances to etch character
into my life? The river brought beauty to the canyon and made it more interesting.
The next step was the meeting of the two earth plates. As I understand it, the two
plates met, maybe the lower plate is my selfishness and the higher plate is God's
love. The lower plate submitted to the will of the higher plate, which caused the
elevation of the canyon. Again, I would imagine that the collision was painful and
earth shattering but without the elevation, there would be no Grand Canyon.
The Grand Canyon is such an inspiration to everyone that comes into contact with
it. Their lives are permanently changed having been there. Could I be an inspiration
to others? The beauty of the canyon lies deep within. They are not mountains that
you can readily see from the surface. You can only really appreciate the beauty,
as you get closer to the "heart" of the canyon. Isn't it like that with us? Our beauty
lies within but you have to be close to our heart to see it.
The ranger also spoke of the river at the base of the canyon. He told us that the
settlers originally thought the river to be 6' wide. As they got closer to the river,
they saw the enormity. The actual size was closer to 300'. God is that way to me.
He is always enormous, but the closer I get, I see it more clearly. When I distance
myself, He only appears to be small.
Could I Be A Grand Canyon? In conclusion, the Grand Canyon changes continuously.
When it rains, the weaker rocks or dirt fall off into the river. Do we allow the
rain to continually help us to grow and change? Isn't it interesting that the weaker
portions fall into the river at the bottom never to be seen again? This continually
renews the canyon.
I hope you can see the symbolism in the Grand Canyon and the creation of our lives.
Can we be a Grand Canyon if we allow God's love and purpose to rush through and withstand
volcanoes of life and stone-life lessons? I pray that as I experience life's lessons
that I can be an inspiration to others, and that other's lives will have been enriched
by knowing me. I pray that I will continue to grow to be a "grand" person formed
with life by the hand of God.
This article was published with the permission of the author, Jo Ann Brown.
If you have found this article inspiring, please let Jo Ann and/or me know.
Contact me at:
david@mr-music.co.za
or
Jo Ann Brown at:
blessedwtwoboys@yahoo.com
4. "Remind me".
Some dates to remember and some things to
do:
- DATES TO DIARIZE
14 February, Valentines day
It's less than 2 weeks away!
Less than 2 weeks left for you to place your order for
the most special gift you can give your valentine.
I have composed a special love song just for Valentines day.
It's called: "In Love".
You can order a very special and unique gift from me, just for your valentine:
- a CD of my special Valentines song, "In Love",
- with a photo you supply and your own message printed on the front cover.
I can only make another 100 of these special CD's in the time
left till Valentines day.
At only R99 per CD, postage/delivery included, there's surely
no more unique and special gift you can give that
very special someone!
Email your order to
david@mr-music.co.za
subject: Valentines CD.
I will respond with banking details and other info.
You make your payment and reply with the photo, message and delivery address.
Feel free to pass this newsletter on to anyone else you think
may want to make use of this special offer.
- DATES TO DIARIZE
14 February, Valentines day
It's less than 2 weeks away!
Less than 2 weeks left for you to place your order for
the most special gift you can give your valentine.
I have composed a special love song just for Valentines day.
It's called: "In Love".
You can order a very special and unique gift from me, just for your valentine:
- a CD of my special Valentines song, "In Love",
- with a photo you supply and your own message printed on the front cover.
I can only make another 100 of these special CD's in the time
left till Valentines day.
At only R99 per CD, postage/delivery included, there's surely
no more unique and special gift you can give that
very special someone!
Email your order to
david@mr-music.co.za
subject: Valentines CD.
I will respond with banking details and other info.
You make your payment and reply with the photo, message and delivery address.
Feel free to pass this newsletter on to anyone else you think
may want to make use of this special offer.
10 May, Mothers day
21 June, Fathers day
- THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK
- Savour your food: it is to delight as well as to nourish
- Go for a walk one evening after sunset
- Give someone a plant
- Order the special Valentines' CD
- Come and have lunch at sir Thomas in Cullinan on a Sunday
- Pass this newsletter to someone
21 June, Fathers day
- THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK
- Savour your food: it is to delight as well as to nourish
- Go for a walk one evening after sunset
- Give someone a plant
- Order the special Valentines' CD
- Come and have lunch at sir Thomas in Cullinan on a Sunday
- Pass this newsletter to someone
5. Encore
You won't believe it, but it's Friday evening again as I'm putting this
newsletter to bed.
I have been working so hard to make my Thursday deadline, but
there just seems to be too few hours in a day. Have a few spare to
pass my way?
In the words of the song, Those were the days, by Gene Raskin and
made famous by singer Mary Hopkins:
"Once upon a time, there was a tavern;
where we used to raise a glass or two;
remember how we laughed away the hours;
think of all the great things we would do.
Those were the days, my friend;
we thought they'd never end;
we'd sing and dance forever and a day;
we'd live the life we'd choose;
we'd fight and never lose;
for we were young and sure to have our way.
Then, the busy years went rushing by us;
we lost our starry notions on the way;
if, by chance, I'd see you in the tavern;
we'd smile at one another and we'd say.
Those were the days, my friend;
we thought they'd never end;
we'd sing and dance forever and a day;
we'd live the life we'd choose;
we'd fight and never lose;
those were the days, oh yes, those were the days.
Just tonight, I stood before the tavern;
nothing seemed the way it used to be;
in the glass, I saw a strange reflection;
was that lonely woman really me?
Those were the days, my friend;
we thought they'd never end;
we'd sing and dance forever and a day;
we'd live the life we'd choose;
we'd fight and never lose;
those were the days, oh yes, those were the days.
Through the door, there came familiar laughter;
I saw your face and heard you call my name;
oh, my friend, we're older but no wiser;
for in our hearts, the dreams are still the same.
Those were the days, my friend;
we thought they'd never end;
we'd sing and dance forever and a day;
we'd live the life we'd choose;
we'd fight and never lose;
those were the days, oh yes, those were the days."
May this February be very memorable for you.
Love and good music
David
Mr Music
Music with impact ...
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