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The universal language that everybody understands....even if it is in a language we don't understand it still makes an impression.
trio

Started: 25th May 2013 at 21:53
Last edited by lizziedownunder: 12th Jul 2013 at 06:09:42

Posted by: raymyjamie (6857)

Music has charms to soothe the savage breast.......If music be the food of love play on......I LOVE MUSIC......It lifts the spirits & feeds the soul.

I like most music except :-
Current pop & all pop since the eighties - non of your Arctic Chiefs & Kaiser Monkeys!!!.
Country & western.
Some jazz.
Hip hop, bip bop, flip flop.

I love classical especially descriptive pastoral like Vaughan Williams ' The Lark Ascending' or to make you melt into an armchair - Delius 'On hearing the first cuckoo in spring'.

I'm a real folkie, favourite band Steeleye Span - still going strong. Being Irish I love Irish bands Danu, Solas, The Chieftains & Horslips. Also like Fairport Convention & The Incredible String Band & Breton musician Alan Stivell.

Other bands from my era - The Strawbs, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd & saving the best till last The Beatles & Mike Oldfield.........I could go on..........but I won't.

Come on you Wigan Worlders pop your heads above the parapet, what are you musical passions - we won't judge or make fun......................I hope.

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 18:45

Posted by: momac (12409) 

Well..we have music on nearly all the time..living room,kitchen,it's always been a passion in our house,we have every type..pop,rock,soul,classical..favourite composer being Edward Elgar..opera,my favourite being Puccini's La Boheme..but I cannot listen to it without crying..my brother took me to see it before he died with a brain tumour..Country and Western I love..especially Glen Campbell,love him..Irish bands,my youngest was in a heavy rock band (Marseilles)G.B a couple of years back,he played the lead bass guitar..eldest lad used to be a drummer...so as I say music plays a big part in our family.

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 19:21

Posted by: raymyjamie (6857)

Momac I'm sorry that a lovely piece of music should bring such sad memories. We have La Boheme & Madam Butterfly on CD. The aria 'One Fine Day' is just beautiful. Glad to see you've got actual musicianship in the family too - great
We have spanish, jumbo accoustic & electric guitars, mandolin & piano. I don't play guitar as much these days, being an old so and so, I've started to develope arthritis in my thumbs.


Replied: 26th May 2013 at 20:00

Posted by: MarieM (5563)

One of my favourites. The First Time Ever I saw your face. Reminds me of when I first saw my children and grandchildren.

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 20:03

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

I was brought up listening to my Dad tinkering on the piano. and the music of.Enrico Caruso....Lois Armstrong.....The Rat Pack......all the war time favourites......my Mum had a great voice....the story is that she used to get behind the microphone at the Empress Ballroom.....

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 20:11

Posted by: MarieM (5563)

Can anyone put a link on for The First Time ever I saw you face.

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 20:13

Posted by: raymyjamie (6857)

The Rat Pack were Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & a few more drinking buddies I think were'nt they?

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 20:16

Posted by: BLACKRODWEAVER (628) 

Liz loved this group since first hearing them, to me the best female singer ever. Me and the wife are going to watch them in september in manchester. hope the link works.

seekers

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 20:18

Posted by: momac (12409) 

Marie..I can't do links,but if you type utube Roberta flack and the title of the song on Google you will hear it..it's also one of my favourites too..talent abound.

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 20:31

Posted by: raymyjamie (6857)

MarieM

This is the first time I've done this - Here goes

first time

Thanks to dustaf who showed me yesterday

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 20:33
Last edited by raymyjamie: 26th May 2013 at 20:34:35

Posted by: momac (12409) 

Ray,whenever my brother Michael came here,before leaving,he would go to the bathroom singing at the top of his voice..either La Boheme or One Fine Day from Madam Butterfly..memories.

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 20:36

Posted by: raymyjamie (6857)

Lovely momac

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 20:44

Posted by: raymyjamie (6857)

I bet he was singing because there was no lock on the bathroom door. .........only kiddin' momac

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 20:46

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

memories

For our Momac....

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 21:09
Last edited by lizziedownunder: 26th May 2013 at 21:41:24

Posted by: raymyjamie (6857)

That is so lovely lizzie.
I hope momac enjoys.

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 21:28

Posted by: momac (12409) 

Thank you our Lizzie..you're a love.

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 22:03

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

I have not had the pleasure of listening to that track for a while, so it was lovely to listen to Momac.....

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 22:16
Last edited by lizziedownunder: 26th May 2013 at 22:20:10

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

exquisite

My very own favourite classical piece...these girls do a very good job and it doesn't matter if it is in a foreign language the effect is the same.....goosebumps all over....

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 22:33

Posted by: MarieM (5563)

ray and momac Thank you. I can't believe it is over 40 years old that song.

Replied: 26th May 2013 at 22:50

Posted by: momac (12409) 

Lizzie,I thought Maria Callas had a beautiful voice..I read her biography and you wouldn't believe how big she used to be when she was younger..it all started when she saw a photo of Audrey Hepburn and vowed then to lose weight..I painted her portrait as well.Maria's I mean.

Replied: 27th May 2013 at 14:48

Posted by: MarieM (5563)

momac Why don't you put it on here then or ask Lizzie to do it.

Replied: 27th May 2013 at 20:15

Posted by: momac (12409) 

Marie..I can't trouble her again.

Replied: 27th May 2013 at 20:21

Posted by: MarieM (5563)

Maureen Don't be daft. How difficult can that be for a whizz kid like Lizzie.

Replied: 27th May 2013 at 20:33

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

Be a pleasure Momac.......email it like before.........whizz kid......thanks for the complement Marie....

Replied: 27th May 2013 at 21:10

Posted by: MarieM (5563)

lizzie I thought you'd still be in bed.

Replied: 27th May 2013 at 21:17

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

Always up early Marie.....still in bed though....freezing this morning....

Replied: 27th May 2013 at 21:30

Posted by: momac (12409) 

Thanks a lot Lizzie..Cliff will do it for me in the morning..aren't you clever our Lizzie.

Replied: 27th May 2013 at 21:44

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

No worries Momac......

Replied: 27th May 2013 at 21:59

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 






Maria Callas.....for Momac.......

Replied: 28th May 2013 at 12:06

Posted by: raymyjamie (6857)

Love those momac

Replied: 28th May 2013 at 17:22

Posted by: momac (12409) 

Thanks again Lizzie..I'm not too keen on these myself..watched a programme the other night and saw the works of an Alfred Munnings..never heard of him before..but that's how I'd love to be able to paint.

Replied: 28th May 2013 at 17:26

Posted by: Mac (inactive)

Replied: 28th May 2013 at 17:45

Posted by: momac (12409) 

Mac..my pad won't let me play that..what song is it please.
Thank you Ray.

Replied: 28th May 2013 at 17:54

Posted by: raymyjamie (6857)

Mac I can't believe I've never seen this guy before but I have led a sheltered life pop musically speaking. On one of the you tube clips he does 'Mr Blue Sky'. this is just a cover is it or was he in ELO?

Replied: 28th May 2013 at 18:04

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

music

Try this one Momac.....I watched this one as it wouldn't play on my iPad either...........I think your paintings of Maria are very beautiful......

Replied: 28th May 2013 at 19:44
Last edited by lizziedownunder: 28th May 2013 at 19:52:07

Posted by: momac (12409) 

Thank you for that Lizzie..it's a beautiful song..for some reason that song always makes me feel emotional,but I'll probably be singing it all night now..and thank you for your kind comments on my paintings.

Replied: 28th May 2013 at 21:03

Posted by: Mac (inactive)

Ray, John Miles wasn't in ELO, it was a cover, but a hell of a good version.

Replied: 29th May 2013 at 07:56

Posted by: raymyjamie (6857)

Brill song Mac

Replied: 29th May 2013 at 17:45

Posted by: Mac (inactive)

Replied: 29th May 2013 at 17:47

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

georgie

Blackrodweaver this is my favourite.....Melbourne 1966.....Judith has been a bit poorly of late.....hopefully she will be ok for September....

Replied: 29th May 2013 at 19:32

Posted by: raymyjamie (6857)

Love the song lizzie
It was the title song of a film starring Lynn Redgrave.
They're singing live on stage & the harmonies are just great.

Replied: 29th May 2013 at 21:17

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

earphones-on

The best E.L.O. track in my very humble opinion...

Replied: 30th May 2013 at 11:28

Posted by: raymyjamie (6857)

I like this one

Mr Blue Sky

It was originally released on vinyl & at the end of the song I seem to remember that there is a distorted voice telling you 'Please turn me over'

Replied: 31st May 2013 at 04:55

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

Well I liked it Ray......it is a bit old and was a bit "pocky" on my iPad but it passed because it was ELO....

Replied: 31st May 2013 at 07:04

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

If you want something to watch while you listen to your music on your tablet or laptop or desk top try the "ANEMONE" app. It is awesome IMHO.......

Replied: 31st May 2013 at 07:48

Posted by: kathpressey (5590) 

raymyjamie - I remember that voice at the end of the A side.

Replied: 31st May 2013 at 14:17

Posted by: raymyjamie (6857)

Kath

Replied: 31st May 2013 at 15:31

Posted by: Cadfael (inactive)

Time fer ya'all to wake up... oh and a bit of eye candy fer the girlies...

Heart and Soul, by No Sweat

Replied: 31st May 2013 at 17:13

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

Eye candy is the right word Cadfael........wow they are a bit of alright......that one is going into my music collection.....great bit of rock and roll.....

Replied: 31st May 2013 at 20:30

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

What a bummer!!! I can't find it anywhere in iTunes .....

Replied: 31st May 2013 at 20:52

Posted by: Cadfael (inactive)

Lizzie... they were only around in the late 80's, did the one album and then vanished into obscurity. If you could drop me an email I will point you in the right direction to get the album... it will not cost you anything.

Replied: 1st Jun 2013 at 09:52
Last edited by Cadfael: 1st Jun 2013 at 09:54:32

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

Thank you Cadfael.....

Replied: 1st Jun 2013 at 10:38

Posted by: blackrodweaver (628) 

Lizzie keep me informed on Judith please,would hate the seekers to cancel their tour

Replied: 5th Jun 2013 at 20:25

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

Blackrod you can keep up to date with all Judith's news on her official website...judithdurham.com....and to keep up with news about her illness just click on news, it is keeping people up to date about her rehabilitation......she is very strong and determined to get back to full health....hope this helps.....

Replied: 5th Jun 2013 at 20:46

Posted by: Anne (4384) 

Military marches, the temple duet from "the pearl fishers" anything Bryn Terfel, and anything played on that great big tower ballroom Wurlitzer( Phil Kelsall)

Replied: 5th Jun 2013 at 21:09

Posted by: Mac (inactive)

One good thing about Music, When it hits you feel no pain.

Replied: 5th Jun 2013 at 21:22

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

sons of fathers

Life goes on.....

Replied: 5th Jun 2013 at 22:03

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

Replied: 6th Jun 2013 at 06:09

Posted by: Anne (4384) 

Thanks Lizzie, For my seventieth my friends (Margaret, Mavis and Anne) treated me to a day out in Blackpool, meal etc. The highlight being the daily recital. I am sure something was said as I was ushered to the front first balcony where all four of us hung over as far as possible. Every now and again Phil Kelsall would look up and give a wink.

Replied: 6th Jun 2013 at 09:10

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

Pleasure Anne....I quite enjoyed listening to him.....he is very gifted......the old foot was tapping away...
I did have the pleasure of seeing the Moscow State Circus at Blackpool Tower....quite awesome for a little girl.....

Replied: 6th Jun 2013 at 10:57

Posted by: blackrodweaver (628) 

Thanks Lizzie great judith durham site, sad to read about her illness hope she is well enough to tour.But her health is more important

Replied: 6th Jun 2013 at 20:34

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

beatle's fans only

.....headphones.....

Replied: 25th Jun 2013 at 04:45

Posted by: raymyjamie (6857)

Fab fab fab fab
From Abbey Road' which if memory serves was the last album
they recorded but 'Let It Be' was the last album they released
I may be corrected on this.
Aren't they still cool after all this time?

Replied: 25th Jun 2013 at 13:01

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

They are Ray.....I just love to listen to them all to myself on the earphones......off to bed now....tomorrow is another day.....have a great day Ray....

Replied: 25th Jun 2013 at 13:25

Posted by: lizziedownunder (7434) 

Alberto Grollo

This fellow is right at the top of my music list at the moment.....his music is really lovely just to have on in the background......and the young singer in this one has a sweet voice.....

Replied: 12th Jul 2013 at 06:26

 

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