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Singing Ivories Newsletter
The story of Lucky 19 February 2009
Singing Ivories
Newsletter
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Written and published by
David Fritz Mr Music
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Written and published by
David Fritz Mr Music
Table of contents
1. Overture.
2. "A whole new world".
3. Intermission: Lucky.
4. "An affair to remember".
5. Encore.
1. Overture.
2. "A whole new world".
3. Intermission: Lucky.
4. "An affair to remember".
5. Encore.
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1. Overture.
Too soon Valentines day came, then passed
just as quickly.
I hope yours was a memorable one.
If you have been visiting my site regularly, you would have seen my
Twitter feed on my home page, and you would have seen how busy my
Valentines day was.
In fact, not just the day, but the entire week was
stuffed with activity.
Last Tuesday I did a Valentines day concert at Allen Park retirement
village, by Friday my newsletter was out, by Saturday morning the
last Valentines CD's were finished off, then I had two Valentines day
performances at Sir Thomas restaurant in Cullinan, ending the weekend
with a stint of music for the bikers Sunday morning from 07h30 to
11h30, topping it with the cherry, my usual Sunday lunch time
performance from 11h45 to 15h00.
Thanks to all of you who contacted me to say how much you
enjoyed last week's newsletter.
A very special thanks to all who also took advantage of my
Valentines day special offer: may the special CD's always
remind the recipients of how special they are.
I hope yours was a memorable one.
If you have been visiting my site regularly, you would have seen my
Twitter feed on my home page, and you would have seen how busy my
Valentines day was.
In fact, not just the day, but the entire week was
stuffed with activity.
Last Tuesday I did a Valentines day concert at Allen Park retirement
village, by Friday my newsletter was out, by Saturday morning the
last Valentines CD's were finished off, then I had two Valentines day
performances at Sir Thomas restaurant in Cullinan, ending the weekend
with a stint of music for the bikers Sunday morning from 07h30 to
11h30, topping it with the cherry, my usual Sunday lunch time
performance from 11h45 to 15h00.
Thanks to all of you who contacted me to say how much you
enjoyed last week's newsletter.
A very special thanks to all who also took advantage of my
Valentines day special offer: may the special CD's always
remind the recipients of how special they are.
2. "A whole new world".
Do you still remember the song "A whole new
world", from the movie
Aladdin, sung by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle?
As you know by now, this is the "new" section of my newsletter,
so here are a few new items for you.
Let me immediately draw your attention to the first item in this
section, which is brand new and which will be a permanent feature in
my newsletters from now on.
It is called: "Musical term explained", and in it I will briefly
explain the meaning of a different music term each week.
Aladdin, sung by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle?
As you know by now, this is the "new" section of my newsletter,
so here are a few new items for you.
Let me immediately draw your attention to the first item in this
section, which is brand new and which will be a permanent feature in
my newsletters from now on.
It is called: "Musical term explained", and in it I will briefly
explain the meaning of a different music term each week.
- Musical term explained:
Overture
You may have seen the first section in my newsletter been called
"Overture", and wondered what that meant.
You may have seen the first section in my newsletter been called
"Overture", and wondered what that meant.
"Overture" is a musical term which most
popularly refers to the
opening, or introductory piece, of a multi-part work, e.g.
the first movement of an opera or a symphony which consists of several
movements, although the term was sometimes used
to define a loose standing work.
You could say it is the musical equivalent of the word "Introduction", or
the term "Prologue" as used in writing.
- The Ivory Club
It's up!
At last The Ivory Club webpage is up, brimming with info and
ready for you to sign up.
opening, or introductory piece, of a multi-part work, e.g.
the first movement of an opera or a symphony which consists of several
movements, although the term was sometimes used
to define a loose standing work.
You could say it is the musical equivalent of the word "Introduction", or
the term "Prologue" as used in writing.
- The Ivory Club
It's up!
At last The Ivory Club webpage is up, brimming with info and
ready for you to sign up.
If you're interested in a business
opportunity, part time or fulltime,
and you are a lover of tranquil piano and other keyboard music, The
Ivory Club may just be what you're looking for.
To find out more, click on the link below:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/theivoryclub.htm
- New "mahala" story Animal Zone
and you are a lover of tranquil piano and other keyboard music, The
Ivory Club may just be what you're looking for.
To find out more, click on the link below:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/theivoryclub.htm
- New "mahala" story Animal Zone
Yes, yet another "mahala" story is up for
you on Animal Zone.
Read about Tau, the fireman, or should I say firewoman!
Read about Tau, the fireman, or should I say firewoman!
Read it at:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/animalzone/
Remember to add this site to your Favourites to, and go there regularly.
We aim to add new stories weekly.
http://www.mr-music.co.za/animalzone/
Remember to add this site to your Favourites to, and go there regularly.
We aim to add new stories weekly.
- Private functions
- Having an awards ceremony or product
launch?
Celebrating a birthday, an anniversary or any other milestone?
Having your boss, the priest or Zuma over for dinner?
Fund raising for a church or charity, or for yourself?
Getting married, divorced, circumcised or just celebrating life?
Why not turn it into an unforgettable occasion with me providing the 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 memorable.
Not to mention the publicity you'll get via my site and newsletter!
Celebrating a birthday, an anniversary or any other milestone?
Having your boss, the priest or Zuma over for dinner?
Fund raising for a church or charity, or for yourself?
Getting married, divorced, circumcised or just celebrating life?
Why not turn it into an unforgettable occasion with me providing the 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 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.
Lucky.
Anyone who has pets will really like this. You'll like it even if you
don't and after reading this you may even decide you need one!
Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named 'Lucky.' Lucky was a real
character. Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit
they would warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky
would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Inevitably,
someone would forget and something would come up missing.
Mary or Jim would go to Lucky's toy box in the basement and there the treasure
would be, amid all of Lucky's other favorite toys. Lucky always stashed
his finds in his toy box and he was very particular that his toys stay
in the box.
It happened that Mary found out she had breast cancer. Something told
her she was going to die of this disease . . . in fact, she was just
sure it was fatal.
She scheduled the double mastectomy, fear riding her shoulders. The
night before she was to go to the hospital she cuddled with Lucky.
A thought struck her . . . what would happen to Lucky? Although the
three-year-old dog liked Jim, he was Mary's dog through and through.
If I die, Lucky will feel abandoned, Mary thought. He won't understand
that I didn't want to leave him. The thought made her sadder than
thinking of her own death.
The double mastectomy was harder on Mary than her doctors had
anticipated and Mary was hospitalized for over two weeks.
Jim took Lucky for his evening walk faithfully, but the little dog just
drooped, whining and miserable.
Finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she arrived
home, Mary was so exhausted she couldn't even make it up the steps to
her bedroom.
Jim made his wife comfortable on the couch and left her to nap.
Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn't come to her when she called.
It made Mary sad but sleep soon overcame her and she dozed.
When Mary woke, for a second she couldn't understand what was wrong. She
couldn't move her head and her body felt heavy and hot.
But panic soon gave way to laughter when Mary realized the problem.
She was covered, literally blanketed, with every treasure Lucky owned!
While she had slept, the sorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the
basement, bringing his beloved mistress all his favorite things in life. He had covered her with his love.
Mary forgot about dying. Instead she and Lucky began living again,
walking further and further together every day.
It's been 12 years now and Mary is still cancer-free. Lucky? He still
steals treasures and stashes them in his toy box but Mary remains his
greatest treasure.
Remember . . . live every day to the fullest. Each minute is a blessing
from God. And never forget . . . the people who make a difference in our
lives are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the
most awards. They are the ones that care for us.
If you see someone without a smile today give them one of yours!
Live simply. Love seriously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest
to God
This little story came to me via e-mail. Let's make a difference: let's
send this around in honour and support of those who succumbed to or
are fighting cancer.
All you are asked to do is keep this circulating Even if it's to only
one more person. In memory of anyone you know that has been struck down
by cancer or is still living with it.
If you enjoyed the story, please let me know. Just e-mail to:
david@mr-music.co.za
4. "An affair to remember".
I always try and find a song title for this
section of
the newsletter, with "remember", or "remind" in the title,
as this is where I remind you of some important dates and/or
things to do.
the newsletter, with "remember", or "remind" in the title,
as this is where I remind you of some important dates and/or
things to do.
From the song, sung by Nat King Cole,
words by Harold Adamson and Leo McCarey, music by Harry Warren:
"Our love affair is a wondrous thing;
that we'll rejoice in remembering;
our love was born with our first embrace;
and a page was torn out of time and space.
Our love affair, may it always be;
a flame to burn through eternity;
so take my hand with a fervent prayer;
that we may live and we may share;
a love affair to remember."
words by Harold Adamson and Leo McCarey, music by Harry Warren:
"Our love affair is a wondrous thing;
that we'll rejoice in remembering;
our love was born with our first embrace;
and a page was torn out of time and space.
Our love affair, may it always be;
a flame to burn through eternity;
so take my hand with a fervent prayer;
that we may live and we may share;
a love affair to remember."
Make this section "an affair to remember"
by
diarizing and doing as suggested below:
- DATES TO DIARIZE
diarizing and doing as suggested below:
- DATES TO DIARIZE
- Grahams Town (National) Arts Festival -
02-11 July
- Aardklop Arts Festival (Potchefstroom) - 30 September to 04 October
- THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK
- Eat fresh honey
- Rent "An affair to remember" and invite someone to watch it with you
- Give someone a chocolate
- Give some old linen to a charity or person in need
- Print this newsletter and give it to someone to read
- Aardklop Arts Festival (Potchefstroom) - 30 September to 04 October
- THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK
- Eat fresh honey
- Rent "An affair to remember" and invite someone to watch it with you
- Give someone a chocolate
- Give some old linen to a charity or person in need
- Print this newsletter and give it to someone to read
5. Encore
"Think lovingly, speak lovingly, act
lovingly, and every need shall be
supplied."
- James Allen
As I said before, Valentines day should not be celebrated once a year
only, but every day.
So soon, but it's time to love and leave you again.
This time I'll take my leave with these words from the Nat King Cole song,
words and music by Edward Heyman and Victor Young, "When I fall in love".
"When I fall in love it will be forever;
or I'll never fall in love;
in a restless world like this is;
love is ended before its begun;
and too many moonlight kisses;
seem to cool in the warmth of the sun.
When I give my heart it will be completely;
or I'll never give my heart;
and the moment I can feel that you feel that way too;
is when I fall in love with you.
(instrumental interlude first two lines)
and the moment I can feel that you feel that way too;
is when I fall in love with you."
supplied."
- James Allen
As I said before, Valentines day should not be celebrated once a year
only, but every day.
So soon, but it's time to love and leave you again.
This time I'll take my leave with these words from the Nat King Cole song,
words and music by Edward Heyman and Victor Young, "When I fall in love".
"When I fall in love it will be forever;
or I'll never fall in love;
in a restless world like this is;
love is ended before its begun;
and too many moonlight kisses;
seem to cool in the warmth of the sun.
When I give my heart it will be completely;
or I'll never give my heart;
and the moment I can feel that you feel that way too;
is when I fall in love with you.
(instrumental interlude first two lines)
and the moment I can feel that you feel that way too;
is when I fall in love with you."
Love and the best music
David
Mr Music
Music with impact ...
(c) 072-265-3963
David
Mr Music
Music with impact ...
(c) 072-265-3963
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