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1.  Overture.

 

"Do all the good you can,
by all the means you can,
in all the ways you can,
in all the places you can,
at all the times you can,
to all the people you can,
as long as ever you can."
- John Wesley

 

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust
my sails to always reach my destination."
- Jimmy Dean

 

...

 

Welcome to the second issue for June.

 

This was the week of short notice events.

 

Saturday I spent the morning at Maryvale College Primary School.

 

It was their open day and I had the privilege to
organize the sound for the event.

 

As always the principal, Elizabeth, and staff went out of their way to
make us feel at home, also treating us with coffees, cake and
cool drinks.

 

Monday evening I did a live interview on Valley FM.
This was also arranged at short notice, but it went off very well.

 

As soon as I receive a copy of the interview I will put it
up on my website for you to listen to.

 

Winner of music quiz 1

 

Last week I sprung a surprise music quiz on you
in the main article with one of my CDs, winner's
choice, as prize.

 

I am glad to say that there is a winner, sad to say
that very few even bothered to enter.

 

Congratulations, Cliff Richard style, to Nigel Archer whose entry
was the first correct one.

 

Nigel, your prize should be in your hands by Sunday!

 

Did you know?

 

What is the difference between a pig and a hog?

 

In the United States, the term "pig" refers to a younger domesticated swine weighing less than 50 kilograms, while the term "hog" refers to
older swine weighing more than 50 kilograms.

 

In Great Britain all domesticated swine are referred to as pigs.

 

Blog

 

I posted a new article on my blog again.
"What's next?" What's happening right now? Read it on my
blog by clicking here:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/blog

 

Main article

 

This week we take a look with Brian Vaszily at sandwiches:
"What your favourite sandwich says about your personality
and love life". Scroll down to section 3 to read it.

 

Gift

 

Remember that you don't pay for any gift, so why
not grab and enjoy the gifts on offer?

 

Being the second week of the month, it's your turn to receive
another e-book. Scroll down to section 2 for details and
download instructions.

 

Ready? Grab a cup of your favourite beverage now and spend
20 relaxing minutes with me!

 

2.  "Carried Away".

 

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CD-OF-THE-MONTH                
The CD-of-the-month for June 2010 is    
Soothing Ivories volume 1                                                            

 

Promotion price: only R90 (postage included)    

 

To buy, to listen to samples of the tracks
and for more info, click on the link below:

 

http://www.singingivories.com
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Today I brought another piano piece by John Albert Thomas,
"Carried Away", from his album Daddy Daughter Dance,
to usher us into this section of my newsletter in
which I discuss new and recent events.

 

Click on the following link to listen to an excerpt from
the piece:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/sample-0187.mp3

 

I hope you like it. If you do, please go here to learn more
about John and his music and to purchase:
http://johnalbertthomas.bandcamp.com

 

- MUSICAL TERM EXPLAINED: Tuning fork

 

The tuning fork is an English invention of the early 18th century. It
is a two-pronged metal device used to give a note of fixed pitch when
struck against a hard surface.

 

It is used for the tuning of instruments to a standard pitch.

 

 

 

- CD's FOR SALE

 

Below is a list of all my CD's available for purchase.
Note: the prices exclude postage/delivery, which
normally runs to +-R40.

 

Ivories in Love volume 3  - (2010) - R150
http://www.singingivories.com/ivoriesinlovevolume3.htm

 

D.Beat volume 1           - (2009) - R120
http://www.singingivories.com/dbeatvolume1.htm

 

Soothing Ivories volume 2 - (2009) - R120
http://www.singingivories.com/soothingivoriesvolume2.htm

 

Ivories in Love volume 2  - (2009) - R120
http://www.singingivories.com/ivoriesinlovevolume2.htm

 

Soothing Ivories volume 1 - (2008) - R100
http://www.singingivories.com/soothingivoriesvolume1.htm

 

Ivories in Love volume 1  - (2008) - R100
http://www.singingivories.com/ivoriesinlovevolume1.htm

 

Singing Ivories volume 3  - (2007) - R90
http://www.singingivories.com/singingivoriesvolume3.htm

 

Singing Ivories volume 2  - (2006) - R80
http://www.singingivories.com/singingivoriesvolume2.htm

 

Singing Ivories volume 1  - (2005) - R70
http://www.singingivories.com/singingivoriesvolume1.htm

 

To purchase, simply click on the link provided under
each CD above.

 

All my albums, but especially the soothing ivories series,
are very unique and very special.
None of my albums are available in stores, making them
ideal to give as special presents.

 

- MUSIC FOR FUNCTIONS

 

By now you know that you can contact me to provide any kind of
music, for any type of function.

 

Although I specialize in performing as pianist, I
also appear in other groups, e.g. as keyboardist for
Sounds Exciting, even as DJ myself.

 

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.
Just e-mail me at:
david@mr-music.co.za

 

- YOUR GIFTS

 

- MP3-of-the-month

 

With every first issue of the month I give you
a unique and special piece of music.

 

Unique, because you cannot buy it or download it
anywhere else!

 

Special, because these are pieces I have composed or will compose,
play and record myself, and which I will only make available to
you, at no cost.

 

To download this month's MP3 and/or any of the previous
MP3s-of-the-month, click on this link:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/mp3month.htm

 

- E-book-of-the-month

 

Every second Thursday of the month you can look forward
to receiving another e-book at 0-cost.

 

Fear manifests in many ways: from the blatant feeling of fear to
procrastination of certain tasks.

 

The point is that fear hold us back and
prevents us from being all we can be.

 

This month's gift is a book called "22 Tools To Transform Fear".

 

To download it, and/or any of the e-books-of-the-month,
click on this link:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/bookmonth.htm

 

- Ring-tone-of-the-month

 

On the third Thursday of every month I give you a ring tone: something
smooth/cool/romantic/sophisticated, so that you never have to cringe,
no matter when or where your phone rings.

 

To download any of the ring-tones-of-the-month,
click on this link:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/ringtonemonth.htm

 

- Recipe-of-the-month

 

With the fourth issue of every month you will
be receiving a recipe. Not just any recipe, but one that I invented
and concocted successfully myself.

 

To download any of the recipes-of-the-month,
click on this link:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/recipemonth.htm

 

3.  Intermission.

 

What Your Favourite Sandwich Says About Your
Personality and Love Life
by Brian Vaszily, Founder of IntenseExperiences.com

 

You can tell a lot about a person, including if they are right for you romantically, by the sandwich they prefer. That’s not exactly an old adage, but with this recent sandwich personality study it may
become one.

 

So let’s start with John Montague. He was the 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792), and he held various military and political offices in Britain. But today he is most known as the man who popularized the sandwich.

 

sandwich personality

 

Myth has it that Montague, an avid gambler, preferred sandwiches because they were fast and easy meals that didn’t interfere with his gambling. It is more likely that Montague just liked the food creation in general.

 

Today, over 300 million of the Earl of Sandwich’s namesake are consumed daily in the United States alone.

 

World's Most Expensive Sandwich

 

And from the baloney slice slapped on white bread appreciated by school children and prisoners alike to the world’s most
expensive sandwich, the von Essen Platinum Club Sandwich (made of Iberico ham, poulet de Bresse, white truffles, quail eggs, semi-dried Italian tomatoes and 24-hour fermented sour dough bread; head to Cliveden’s Waldo Restaurant in Berkshire, U.K. to get yours for just
$197 each!)

 

Sandwiches certainly can be convenient and satisfying meals.

 

But the recent study conducted by Dr. Alan Hirsch of the Chicago-based Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation shows that the sandwiches you prefer can say a lot about your personality and even the romantic partners for which you are best suited.

 

Best Foods and Hellmans commissioned the research, in case you are wondering as I did who would pay for such a thing. (While the sandwiches chosen for the study are all very popular, you’ll notice a typical ingredient in all of them is mayonnaise; no peanut butter and jelly sandwiches here!)

 

For the study, the nearly 3000 participants underwent standardized comprehensive psychiatric and personality tests to identify their character traits and behaviours.

 

By comparing the personality test results and survey responses, the study revealed a strong correlation between sandwich choices and personality traits.

 

What’s Your Favourite?

 

Below are the sandwiches and the personality types who strongly tend to prefer them, as well as the other sandwich types they are most compatible with.

 

BEFORE reading the descriptions, scan this list and note which you most prefer, and then see how valid this study is for you personally. (As for me, I love egg salad sandwiches and bacon lettuce and tomato sandwiches equally; this study may be on to something indeed!)

 

The Club

 

: Individuals who prefer the Club sandwich are often agreeable and unselfish. Club sandwich eaters are reliable and strongly devoted to work as well as relationships.

 

The best words to describe those who prefer the club sandwich:
committed and loyal.

 

 Club sandwich fans are most compatible with those who chose Club, BLT, or turkey.

 

Ham and Cheese

 

: Ham and cheese sandwich lovers are curious and have a wide range of interests.

 

They are most productive and creative when working alone without direct supervision.

 

The best words to describe those who prefer the ham and cheese sandwich: thoughtful and inquisitive.

 

 Ham and cheese sandwich lovers are often independent without strong romantic ties.

 

Turkey

 

: Those who prefer the turkey sandwich are freethinkers. They function best when given space at work and in relationships.

 

The best words to describe those who prefer the turkey
sandwich: creative and rebellious.

 

 Turkey sandwich lovers are often attracted to other turkey sandwich lovers.

 

Tuna Salad

 

: Tuna salad sandwich eaters are generally aggressive and achievement-oriented. They are natural leaders and driven to succeed in both work and personal relationships.

 

The best words to describe those who prefer the tuna salad sandwich:
competitive and successful.

 

 They are most romantically compatible with those who prefer egg salad and others who also like tuna salad.

 

Egg Salad

 

: Egg salad enthusiasts are often the centre of attention. They are entertaining and crave adventure.

 

The best words to describe those who prefer egg salad sandwich:
charming and energetic.

 

 Egg salad sandwich lovers are the "universal romantic" and they are often compatible with all sandwich lovers.

 

Chicken Salad

 

: Individuals that prefer the chicken salad sandwich are well adjusted and empathic.

 

The best words to describe those who prefer chicken salad sandwich:
easy-going and understanding.

 

 They are most romantically compatible with those preferring egg salad sandwiches.

 

Seafood Salad

 

: Similar to those who prefer the Club sandwich, seafood salad sandwich fans are described as agreeable and unselfish. They seek comfort in close, secure relationships.

 

The best words to describe those who prefer seafood sandwich:
committed and loyal.

 

 They are most romantically compatible with those who prefer the BLT or seafood salad sandwich.

 

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato

 

: BLT lovers are conscientious perfectionists. They are devoted in all areas of their lives: work, home and relationships.

 

The best words to describe those who prefer
the BLT sandwich:
honest and full of integrity.

 

 BLT sandwich lovers are most compatible with those who prefer seafood salad sandwich.

 

So now try this

 

: email your friends, family and especially your significant other or potential significant other(s) and find out which of the above sandwiches they most prefer.
Then see how valid the above descriptions are, and forward this to them.

 

And if you are looking for love, or wondering if you belong in your current relationship, remember: the answers are in the sandwich.

 

Please check out the 9 intense experiences website by clicking
this link:
http://www.the9intenseexperiences.com

 

For comments or queries, e-mail me at:
david@mr-music.co.za

 

4.  "Dance On".

 

Today I brought "Dance On", by The Shadows,
to lead us into this section of the newsletter
in which I remind you of things to diarize and do.
 
Click on the link below to listen to an excerpt from the piece:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/sample-0188.mp3

 

Thank you to all of you who are doing some and/or
all of the things suggested. May you have lots of fun doing them.
 
Make this another memorable week by diarizing and
doing as suggested below:

 

 
- DATES TO DIARIZE

 

- 20 June - 13h00-15h00, Sappi Sunday Picnic Concert,
  Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Roodepoort
  Eclips
  Making their debut appearance at Sappi Sunday Picnic Concerts, the   amazing recording duo ‘ Eclips’ comprising Lizelle Botes (violin)
  and Emerie de  Klerk (cello), will get your feet tapping to their   vibrant brand of symphonic pop and traditional South
  African music
- 04 July - 13h00-15h00, Sappi Sunday Picnic Concert,
  Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Roodepoort
  Watershed  (Concert levy will start from 8am)
  Appearing for the first time at the Sappi Sunday Picnic Concerts,
  as a special 10th Anniversary treat, one of South  Africa’s leading   bands ‘Watershed’ will perform their greatest hits from their newly   released CD

 

- THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK

 

- Drink cocoa
- Visit an art exhibition
- Buy a friend or colleague their favourite magazine
- Take a pot of soup to your neighbours
- Please send me a joke

 

 
5.  Encore

 

I warned you ladies our turn was coming!

 

MALE VS. FEMALE AT THE ATM MACHINE

 

A new sign in the bank Lobby reads:
'Please note that this Bank is installing new Drive-through ATM machines enabling customers to withdraw cash without leaving their vehicles.

 

Customers using this new facility are requested to use the procedures outlined below when accessing their accounts.

 

After months of careful research, MALE & FEMALE Procedures have been developed. Please follow the appropriate steps for your gender.'

 

MALE PROCEDURE:
1. Drive up to the cash machine.
2. Put down your car window.
3. Insert card into machine and enter PIN.
4. Enter amount of cash required and withdraw.
5. Retrieve card, cash and receipt.
6. Put window up.
7. Drive off.

 

FEMALE PROCEDURE:
(What is really funny is that most
of this part is the Truth.!!!!)
1. Drive up to cash machine.
2. Reverse and back up the required amount to align car window with the machine.
3. Set hand brake, put the window down.
4. Find handbag, empty all contents on to passenger seat to locate card.
5. Tell person on cell phone you will call them back and hang up.
6. Attempt to insert card into machine.
7. Open car door to allow easier access to machine due to its excessive distance from the car.
8. Insert card.
9. Re-insert card the right way.
10. Dig through handbag to find diary with your PIN written on the inside back page.
11. Enter PIN.
12. Press cancel and re-enter correct PIN.
13. Enter amount of cash required.
14. Check makeup in rear view mirror.
15. Retrieve cash and receipt.
16. Empty handbag again to locate wallet and place cash inside.
17. Write debit amount in check register and place receipt in back of chequebook.
18. Re-check makeup.
19. Drive forward 2 feet.
20. Reverse back to cash machine.
21. Retrieve card.
22. Re-empty handbag, locate card holder, and place card into the slot provided!
23. Give dirty look to irate male driver waiting behind you.
24. Restart stalled engine and pull off.
25. Redial person on cell phone.
26. Drive for 2 to 3 miles.
27. Release hand brake.

 

...

 

Today I'll take my leave with the very popular "My Way",
written by Gilles Thibault and sung by Frank Sinatra.

 

Click on this link to listen to an excerpt from the song:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/sample-0189.mp3

 

"And now, the end is here;
and so I face the final curtain;
my friend, I'll say it clear;
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain;
I've lived a life that's full;
I travelled each and ev'ry highway;
and more, much more than this, I did it my way.

 

Regrets, I've had a few;
but then again, too few to mention;
I did what I had to do;
and saw it through without exemption;
I planned each charted course;
each careful step along the byway;
and more, much more than this, I did it my way.

 

Chorus
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew;
when I bit off more than I could chew;
but through it all, when there was doubt;
I ate it up and spit it out;
I faced it all and I stood tall;
and did it my way.

 

I've loved, I've laughed and cried;
I've had my fill, my share of losing;
and now, as tears subside;
I find it all so amusing;
to think I did all that;
and may I say, not in a shy way;
"Oh, no, oh, no, not me, I did it my way".

 

Chorus
For what is a man, what has he got;
if not himself, then he has naught;
to say the things he truly feels;
and not the words of one who kneels;
the record shows I took the blows;
and did it my way.

 

Instrumental interlude

 

Yes, it was my way."

 

Love and the best music
 
David
Mr Music
Music with impact ...
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