Uplifting Thoughts for the Isolated and Depressed in Times of Plague

[John Delves Richardson]

Even if you aren't a jazz fan, I invite you to listen to this masterful interpretation of George and Ira Gershwin's "Nice work if you can get it" by immense pianist Thelonious Monk.
Tradition (stride piano) and innovation (harmonic and rhythmic experimentation) all together in a piece.
Wonderful.

 

[Praefectus Praetorio]

Even if you aren't a jazz fan, I invite you to listen to this masterful interpretation of George and Ira Gershwin's "Nice work if you can get it" by immense pianist Thelonious Monk.
Tradition (stride piano) and innovation (harmonic and rhythmic experimentation) all together in a piece.
Wonderful.

I've never been a big Monk Fan - but that performance is outstanding!!

 

[Migoz2]

Even if you aren't a jazz fan, I invite you to listen to this masterful interpretation of George and Ira Gershwin's "Nice work if you can get it" by immense pianist Thelonious Monk.
Tradition (stride piano) and innovation (harmonic and rhythmic experimentation) all together in a piece.
Wonderful.

I've never been a big Monk Fan - but that performance is outstanding!!

Melodious Thunk!

 

[Praefectus Praetorio]

Another sad song of tragic love that never fails to cheer me when I hear it. It is set in my old stomping grounds of Reno, Nevada.

 

[John Delves Richardson]

I've never been a big Monk Fan - but that performance is outstanding!!

Haha, I agree about the performance. I consider Monk one of the music giants of the 20th century, he influenced jazz more than Miles Davis, in my opinion.

 

[John Delves Richardson]

And, speaking of Miles:

 

[Migoz2]

Just sublime......

 

[Praefectus Praetorio]

Those who know me, understand that I like diving deeply into the inner meaning and interpretation of Biblical texts, reading the original, and comparing references. However, there are times when I take the approach of Occam's Razor to my faith. I find no passage in the Bible more uplifting than Micah 6: 8

6. With what shall I come before the Lord
and bow down before the exalted God?
Shall I come before him with burnt offerings,
with calves a year old?
7. Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams,
with ten thousand rivers of olive oil?
Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression,
the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

8. He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.

 

[Praefectus Praetorio]

For those who, like me, find a nice belly uplifting:

 

[John Delves Richardson]

For those who, like me, find a nice belly uplifting:

Wonderful belly, but now I'm curious about the rest of the girl.. ;-)

 

[Praefectus Praetorio]

Fascinating Music and Dance.

 

[elephas]

On the birthday of Antonio Vivaldi (March 4, 1678).

A. Vivaldi - Concerto for 2 Mandolines in G major, RV 532

 

[Praefectus Praetorio]

I think the video might be speeded up, but it still made me shout, "Hi Ho, Silver, Away!"
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[Migoz2]

I think the video might be speeded up, but it still made me shout, "Hi Ho, Silver, Away!"
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Billy Connolly: "My definition of an intellectual is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger."

 

[Praefectus Praetorio]

Billy Connolly: "My definition of an intellectual is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger."

As a boy in America - growing from 1 to 9 while this was one of the most popular TV shows of the time, the deep effect could not be avoided. And who wouldn't love Silver!

 

[old slave]

As a boy in America - growing from 1 to 9 while this was one of the most popular TV shows of the time, the deep effect could not be avoided. And who wouldn't love Silver!

I only ever saw it in black & white, now I know he wore blue!

 

[Barbaria1]

Billy Connolly: "My definition of an intellectual is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger."

As a boy in America - growing from 1 to 9 while this was one of the most popular TV shows of the time, the deep effect could not be avoided. And who wouldn't love Silver!

I only ever saw it in black & white, now I know he wore blue!

They say Tonto never told him what “kemosabey” really meant

 

[Migoz2]

They say Tonto never told him what “kemosabey” really meant

 

[John Delves Richardson]

I think the video might be speeded up, but it still made me shout, "Hi Ho, Silver, Away!"
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Wow, cool! And I don't think the vid is speeded up.

 

[John Delves Richardson]

For me, this represents Far West (and the Danish National Orchestra is freaking awesome)