Monday, November 22, 2010

Vienna’s Vegetable Orchestra on CBS Sunday Morning

“The musicians thump, toot, flap, screech and even gurgle their way through maybe 70 pounds of vegetables per concert.”

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Tim Curry’s “Anything Can Happen On Halloween”

I haven’t posted in ages, but how could I not share the most defining performance of Tim Curry’s career!  LOL

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Four year old “conducts” the William Tell Overture

This is the son of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra conductor, and the same child as in the “Rite of Spring” video.  I think this one is really impressive as far as the levels he uses, elongated beats, and cut-offs.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

A Song for You performed by Ray Charles

Written by Leon Russell and performed by many including Russell, Andy Williams, Whitney Houston, and Christina Aguilera.  I wish I could find a solo or small combo recording of Ray Charles.

Sunday, December 13, 2009
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“Sleigh Ride” by Jane Monheit

This is from jazz vocalist Jane Monheit’s “The Season,” one of my favorite holiday albums.  I like her light articulations and the overall playful feeling of this track.  Happy holidays everyone!

My Dropbox folder!  The green check means it has updated at Dropbox.com.

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Monday, November 30, 2009
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The first day of snow coincided with the first day when I didn’t feel like it was too early in the season to listen to holiday music on the way to work, so this is only appropriate.

copycats:

Winter Wonderland by Jason Mraz
originally by Richard Himber & His Orchestra
(posted by bunkercomplex)

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Muppets perform “Habanera”

I am thankful for totally ridiculous things that make me laugh, especially when there are Muppets involved.  Beaker made me lose it in this one.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Sounds my Kindergarten students have created on their pretend “Woods Walk” (for vocal exploration):

  • Porc-ee-pine (that’s how they say it)
  • Barn swallow - impressive!
  • Wolf who is only a little mad so he growls instead of howls
  • Fish
  • Earthquake
  • Kangaroo that does not jump
  • Jumping clock
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