Just wanted to share some peace with you today! Enjoy, my friends...
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Immortal Beloved ~ the movie
Immortal Beloved (released in 1994 and starring Gary Oldman) is one of my favorite movies, and also happens to be about my favorite classical composer: Beethoven. The title is based on Beethoven's infamous deathbed letter to the love of his life. Oldman delivers an Oscar-worthy performance as Beethoven, the story is at once raw and beautiful, and the score was edited to perfection. Amadeus got many deserved accolades, but I think Immortal Beloved is even better. If you have seen it, I'd love to know your thoughts...
This is an extraordinary performance of his Concerto #5 - the second movement (at 21:15) moves me to tears every time. The pianist is Krystian Zimerman. I love Bernstein's expressions throughout!
{Piano Concerto #5 in E flat major Op. 73 (Emperor) by Ludwig Van Beethoven with the Wiener Philharmoniker conducted by Leonard Bernstein}
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy ~ new album!
I love, love, LOVE the Voodoo Daddies. They emerged around the time I started swing dancing in the early 90s, and I couldn't get enough. They just released a new album (a tribute to the great Cab Calloway) called How Big Can You Get. Click on the image below to listen to clips and order the album...
Beats Antique ~ Revival
Beats Antique is one of my favorite electronica groups, and their latest video is simply incredible!
Born and Raised ~ John Mayer
Have you heard John's newest album, Born and Raised? It's a great one!Visit my other blog, When the Moon Rises, for a gorgeous acoustic version of Free Fallin', also sung by John.
LA BOHÈME - Juliette Greco
I first heard this song in a Paris cafe, and hearing it takes me right back to that moment...it's perfect with Sunday morning coffee.
For the English translation, visit this link.
For the English translation, visit this link.
Joscho Stephan Trio - Playing Minor Swing
Django Reinhardt's Minor Swing is one of my favorite jazz pieces. I've heard a lot of great versions, but this one is amazing!
A Year's Worth Of Time
A year later and I still don't feel much better about this. Although, today is the first time I've been able to listen to Man in the Mirror all the way through with out tears so, maybe there is some improvement.