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Singing Ivories Newsletter
(Music), A change of pace26 February 2009
Singing Ivories
Newsletter
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Written and published by
David Fritz Mr Music
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Written and published by
David Fritz Mr Music
Table of contents
1. Overture.
2. "New world symphony".
3. Intermission: A change of pace.
4. "Memories of the Alhambra".
5. Encore.
1. Overture.
2. "New world symphony".
3. Intermission: A change of pace.
4. "Memories of the Alhambra".
5. Encore.
Since 15 January 2009 Singing Ivories is a weekly publication.
For your convenience all issues are now stored online.
Please click on the following link to read any issue online:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/newsletters.htm
1. Overture.
For many 28 February signals the end of the
financial year.
This normally creates a flurry of activity as the old must be buried with suitable honours: reams and reams of printed reports!
Then the new must be shoved into its place and kicked into gear.
This normally creates a flurry of activity as the old must be buried with suitable honours: reams and reams of printed reports!
Then the new must be shoved into its place and kicked into gear.
If you are caught up in this frenzy of
activity, take
a break: read this newsletter, then give it to
someone else who also needs a break.
I don't mind if my newsletter ends up in the little cubicle, as long as it is next to, and not inside the bowl!
Remember, officially summer ends the end of this month.
Are there any activities you planned to do during summer?
I suggest you schedule them quickly, because before you can say
"supercalifragilisticexpialidocious", it will be to cool!
a break: read this newsletter, then give it to
someone else who also needs a break.
I don't mind if my newsletter ends up in the little cubicle, as long as it is next to, and not inside the bowl!
Remember, officially summer ends the end of this month.
Are there any activities you planned to do during summer?
I suggest you schedule them quickly, because before you can say
"supercalifragilisticexpialidocious", it will be to cool!
2. "New world symphony".
Click on the following link to listen to an
excerpt from the New World Symphony:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/sample-0001.mp3
http://www.mr-music.co.za/sample-0001.mp3
This week's piece with "new" in the title
is the
New world Symphony, composed by Antonin Dvorak, who was born
in the Czech Republic in 1841. He wrote the New World Symphony while visiting America.
New world Symphony, composed by Antonin Dvorak, who was born
in the Czech Republic in 1841. He wrote the New World Symphony while visiting America.
As you know by now, the song with "new"
introduces
the section in my newsletter where I tell you about new
things.
the section in my newsletter where I tell you about new
things.
Here then, are a few new things for you to
take note of this week.
- Musical term explained:
Largo
Most musical terms have their origin in
Italian and German, the languages spoken in the countries where the well-known
composers and performers of classical music, lived and worked.
Largo comes from Italian, and means broad,
wide, large and by inference, slow.
The best known movement from the "New world symphony", is
probably the second movement, marked with the term "Largo" in the score.
Later William Arms Fisher wrote a song based on the main melody of this movement: the popular song "Goin’ Home".
The best known movement from the "New world symphony", is
probably the second movement, marked with the term "Largo" in the score.
Later William Arms Fisher wrote a song based on the main melody of this movement: the popular song "Goin’ Home".
- Music samples in my
newsletter
Yes, I have another improvement, another "new' for you.
As from this week on there will be samples of the songs
I refer to in my newsletters, for you to ``listen to.
The other week I sang a snippet from "So what's new?",
but no-one heard it!
After all, this newsletter is built on the foundation of music,
and everything will make so much more sense if we all have the
same reference point to start out from.
So just to make sure you have the right melody in mind,
just click on the links provided: the samples are in MP3 format and
your PC should start playing them automatically, using your installed
sound equipment.
Sorry if you are reading this in print, , but unfortunately you can't listen to the audio in print (yet)!
Yes, I have another improvement, another "new' for you.
As from this week on there will be samples of the songs
I refer to in my newsletters, for you to ``listen to.
The other week I sang a snippet from "So what's new?",
but no-one heard it!
After all, this newsletter is built on the foundation of music,
and everything will make so much more sense if we all have the
same reference point to start out from.
So just to make sure you have the right melody in mind,
just click on the links provided: the samples are in MP3 format and
your PC should start playing them automatically, using your installed
sound equipment.
Sorry if you are reading this in print, , but unfortunately you can't listen to the audio in print (yet)!
- Rescue Squad
Yet another new story will be up on Animal
Zone for you
to sample: only from Friday evening on.
to sample: only from Friday evening on.
Meg, an abandoned Border Collie's, puppies
were swept into a narrow hole by a mud slide. Now what?!
Read it at:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/animalzone/
Read it at:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/animalzone/
Please use the link at the bottom of the
story page itself
to pass your comments to Ellen.
- Private functions
to pass your comments to Ellen.
- 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
- Last week's "mahala" story on Animal Zone
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
- Last week's "mahala" story on Animal Zone
Last week I only managed to get the new
f*r*e*e story up
on Animal Zone by late Friday evening.
on Animal Zone by late Friday evening.
Some of you may have clicked through
earlier and just found
the page announcing that the story would be uploaded soon.
If you are one of those who clicked through and just found the
announcement page, please go and read it now.
Read about Tau, the fireman, or should I say firewoman!
the page announcing that the story would be uploaded soon.
If you are one of those who clicked through and just found the
announcement page, please go and read it now.
Read about Tau, the fireman, or should I say firewoman!
3. Intermission.
A change of pace
David Fritz
In society we are brain washed from very young that the best always costs more and is only available to a select handful.
But don't feel cheated.
David Fritz
In society we are brain washed from very young that the best always costs more and is only available to a select handful.
But don't feel cheated.
I promised to provide you with info of
f*r*e*e and/or
highly discounted products and services, and here is one of them.
Here is one place where you can get the best, and you don't even
have to pay for it ...
On most Monday evenings the University of Johannesburg hosts
f*r*e*e sundowner concerts.
There is nothing to pay; you don't even have to book.
Simply show up and enjoy.
The Sundowner Concerts boasts some of SA’s top classical musicians and
international artists too.
Concerts are held in the UJ Arts Center’s theatre on Mondays from
17:30 to 18:30.
The UJ Arts Center’s theatre has its own emergency power supply and thus concerts are not affected by power failures.
It is the perfect place to stop and relax during
peak hour traffic, while you wait for the frenzy to pass.
Please note that the programmes may change without notice, due to unforeseen circumstances.
For more information, please contact Ehllené Bekker at
011 559 3058 before 16:00 on weekdays, or email to:
ecbekker@uj.ac.za
highly discounted products and services, and here is one of them.
Here is one place where you can get the best, and you don't even
have to pay for it ...
On most Monday evenings the University of Johannesburg hosts
f*r*e*e sundowner concerts.
There is nothing to pay; you don't even have to book.
Simply show up and enjoy.
The Sundowner Concerts boasts some of SA’s top classical musicians and
international artists too.
Concerts are held in the UJ Arts Center’s theatre on Mondays from
17:30 to 18:30.
The UJ Arts Center’s theatre has its own emergency power supply and thus concerts are not affected by power failures.
It is the perfect place to stop and relax during
peak hour traffic, while you wait for the frenzy to pass.
Please note that the programmes may change without notice, due to unforeseen circumstances.
For more information, please contact Ehllené Bekker at
011 559 3058 before 16:00 on weekdays, or email to:
ecbekker@uj.ac.za
Here is the program for
March:
Monday 02 March 2009 - 17h30 to 18h30
Matias Zappa (cello) and Masim Mainolfi (piano).
Monday 02 March 2009 - 17h30 to 18h30
Matias Zappa (cello) and Masim Mainolfi (piano).
Monday 09 March - 17h30 to 18h30
Jill Richards (piano) and Waldo Alexander (violin) in a programme of music by Beethoven and Brahms.
Jill Richards (piano) and Waldo Alexander (violin) in a programme of music by Beethoven and Brahms.
Monday 16 March - 17h30 to 18h30
Anzel Gerber (cello) and Anneke Lamont (piano).
Anzel Gerber (cello) and Anneke Lamont (piano).
Monday 23 March - 17h30 to 18h30
Carel Henn (cello) and Elize Kruger (piano).
Enjoy!
For info or comments on this article, please contact me at:
david@mr-music.co.za
Carel Henn (cello) and Elize Kruger (piano).
Enjoy!
For info or comments on this article, please contact me at:
david@mr-music.co.za
4. "Memories of the Alhambra".
I always try and find a song with
"remember" or remind"
in the title for this section of the newsletter,
as this is the section in which I remind you of some important dates and/or things to do.
The song I chose for this issue is
"Recuerdos de la Alhambra", composed by Francisco Tarrega.
In English it means "Memories of the Alhambra", referring to
the beautiful Alhambra garden in Granada.
in the title for this section of the newsletter,
as this is the section in which I remind you of some important dates and/or things to do.
The song I chose for this issue is
"Recuerdos de la Alhambra", composed by Francisco Tarrega.
In English it means "Memories of the Alhambra", referring to
the beautiful Alhambra garden in Granada.
Click on the link below to listen to a
sample of the song:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/sample-0002.mp3
http://www.mr-music.co.za/sample-0002.mp3
Make this week memorable by diarizing and
doing as suggested below:
- DATES TO DIARIZE
doing as suggested below:
- DATES TO DIARIZE
- 03 to 13 April - rand Easter Show
- 27 August to 07 September - Pretoria Show
- THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK
- Eat fresh berries
- take a Sunday afternoon drive
- Give someone a fresh flower
- Give some old books and magazines to a charity
- Print out one of the stories from the Animal Zone and then give it
to someone to read
- 27 August to 07 September - Pretoria Show
- THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK
- Eat fresh berries
- take a Sunday afternoon drive
- Give someone a fresh flower
- Give some old books and magazines to a charity
- Print out one of the stories from the Animal Zone and then give it
to someone to read
5. Encore
"Often people attempt to live their lives
backwards: they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of
what they want so that they will be happier. The way it actually works is the
reverse. You must first be who you really are, then,
do what you need to do, in order to have what you want."
- Margaret Young
Do you know who you really are? Do you know what you really want to do? Are you being it, doing it, or are you still on the merry-go-round, believing you should get all the trappings first?
It feels the week was even shorter, but I think it's because I'm trying to get this newsletter out even earlier, due to
my Thursday schedule.
do what you need to do, in order to have what you want."
- Margaret Young
Do you know who you really are? Do you know what you really want to do? Are you being it, doing it, or are you still on the merry-go-round, believing you should get all the trappings first?
It feels the week was even shorter, but I think it's because I'm trying to get this newsletter out even earlier, due to
my Thursday schedule.
I'm saying bye now with these words from
the touching
Amanda McBroom song, made famous by Bette Midler, from
the movie of the same name: "The rose".
Amanda McBroom song, made famous by Bette Midler, from
the movie of the same name: "The rose".
Click on this link to listen to a snippet
from the song:
http://www.mr-music.co.za/sample-0003.mp3
http://www.mr-music.co.za/sample-0003.mp3
"Some say love, it is a river
that drowns the tender reed.
Some say love, it is a razor
that leaves your soul to bleed.
Some say love, it is a hunger,
an endless aching need.
I say love, it is a flower,
and You its only seed.
It's the heart afraid of breaking
that never learns to dance.
It's the dream afraid of waking
that never takes the chance.
It's the one who won't be taken,
who cannot seem to give,
and the soul afraid of dyin'
that never learns to live.
When the night has been too lonely
and the road has been too long,
and you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong.
Just remember in the winter
far beneath the bitter snows
lies the seed that with the sun's love,
in the spring becomes the rose."
that drowns the tender reed.
Some say love, it is a razor
that leaves your soul to bleed.
Some say love, it is a hunger,
an endless aching need.
I say love, it is a flower,
and You its only seed.
It's the heart afraid of breaking
that never learns to dance.
It's the dream afraid of waking
that never takes the chance.
It's the one who won't be taken,
who cannot seem to give,
and the soul afraid of dyin'
that never learns to live.
When the night has been too lonely
and the road has been too long,
and you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong.
Just remember in the winter
far beneath the bitter snows
lies the seed that with the sun's love,
in the spring becomes the rose."
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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