Leon Redbone - Medley Of Songs
Friday, 05 March 2021 14:22 | Written by bluesever (Bogdan Marszałkowski) | 
Alessandro Marcello's Oboe Concerto
Tuesday, 21 April 2020 11:25 | Written by bluesever |
Alessandro Marcello's Oboe Concerto Alessandro Marcello’s Oboe Concerto in D Minor is an early example of a solo concerto (distinct from the older, ensemble-based concerto grosso), born from the realization that the style of an operatic aria could be adapted for an instrument with orchestral accompaniment. Its earliest champions included Antonio Vivaldi and Alessandro Marcello, who quickly established the three-movement form still standard for concertos today. Alessandro Marcello's Oboe... Last Updated (Saturday, 20 June 2020 17:26) The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Friday, 31 May 2019 12:45 | Written by bluesever |
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face When an artist puts a definitive stamp on a song, it can sometimes obscure the history behind its writing. Such is the case with Roberta Flack’s languorous, luscious performance of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.” Flack included it on a 1969 album titled "First Take," where it languished relatively unknown until it appeared in the 1971 Clint Eastwood flick "Play Misty For Me." A year later it was released as a single, becoming a #1 Billboard... Last Updated (Friday, 31 May 2019 21:21) |
One Way Out
Monday, 24 June 2019 20:02 | Written by bluesever |
One Way Out Most successful groups usually have one dominant member (maybe two) who provides the artistic vision the rest can respect and rally around. The Allman Brothers Band was largely Duane’s conception, and it was his unflagging energy and incredible guitar playing that drove them to mesmerizing heights as they blended rock, jazz, blues and country in new and exciting ways. Unfortunately, the guitarist was killed in a motorcycle accident in October of ’71 just as the band was... Last Updated (Monday, 24 June 2019 20:32) Stardust
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 16:29 | Written by bluesever |
Stardust In 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew solo from New York to Paris. President Calvin Coolidge announced he would not run for re-election. A tube of Pepsodent toothpaste cost 50 cents. The hit songs of the day were "Old Man River" and "Bill" from the musical "Showboat." And in 1927, Hoagy Carmichael wrote a melody that would become one of the greatest hits of all time, "Stardust." Stardust According to Carmichael, the inspiration for “Stardust" came to him while he was on the campus... Last Updated (Thursday, 16 May 2019 21:42) |
