Sunday 31 December 2017

Leonard Cohen: Dance With Me to the End of Love




Published on Mar 10, 2010 by LeonardCohenVEVO
YouTube: Leonard Cohen - Dance Me to the End of Love

Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin
Dance me through the panic 'til I'm gathered safely in
Lift me like an olive branch and be my homeward dove
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love

Oh let me see your beauty when the witnesses are gone
Let me feel you moving like they do in Babylon
Show me slowly what I only know the limits of
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love

Dance me to the wedding now, dance me on and on
Dance me very tenderly and dance me very long
We're both of us beneath our love, we're both of us above
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love

Dance me to the children who are asking to be born
Dance me through the curtains that our kisses have outworn
Raise a tent of shelter now, though every thread is torn
Dance me to the end of love

Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin
Dance me through the panic till I'm gathered safely in
Touch me with your naked hand or touch me with your glove
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love


References

Wikipedia: Dance Me to the End of Love
"Dance Me to the End of Love" is a 1984 song by Leonard Cohen. It was first performed by Cohen on his 1984 album Various Positions. It has been recorded by various artists and in 2009 was described as "trembling on the brink of becoming a standard."

Wikipedia: Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen CC GOQ (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) was a Canadian poet, songwriter, singer, musician, and novelist. His work explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and personal relationships. Cohen was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was a Companion of the Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honour. In 2011, Cohen received one of the Prince of Asturias Awards for literature and the ninth Glenn Gould Prize.


Published on Oct 29, 2014 by Rose Erna
YouTube: Leonard Cohen ~ Dance me to the end of love


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Saturday 30 December 2017

Patrick Francis Frenking: Invention no. 8 by J.S. Bach



Published on Nov 23, 2010 by marimbist1
YouTube: Patrick Francis Frenking - Invention no. 8 J.S. Bach
Patrick Frenking performs J.S. Bach's Invention no.8 in F major. Performed at the Provincial House Chapel at the University of Missouri St. Louis.



Despite my best efforts, I have been unable to find anything about Patrick Francis Frenking, other than he is a marimbist. The difference between instruments of this class is as follows.

The Xylophone has a series of wooden bars, tuned to the relevant notes.



The marimba has similar wooden bars with resonators (originally gourds, now tubes) underneath.



The Vibraphone is a variant of the marimba, often with metal bars, but with a spinning butterfly at the top of the resonator giving a tremolo effect.



The Glockenspiel has metal bars, again tuned to the relevant notes.



References

Wikipedia: Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He is known for instrumental compositions such as the Brandenburg Concertos and the Goldberg Variations, and vocal music such as the St Matthew Passion and the Mass in B minor. Since the 19th-century Bach Revival he has been generally regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time.

Wikipedia: Inventions and Sinfonias (Bach)
The Inventions and Sinfonias, BWV 772–801, also known as the Two- and Three-Part Inventions, are a collection of thirty short keyboard compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750): 15 inventions, which are two-part contrapuntal pieces, and 15 sinfonias, which are three-part contrapuntal pieces. They were originally written as musical exercises for his students.

Published on Dec 7, 2012 by Piano Notes
YouTube: J S Bach Invention Nr 8 in F Dur BWV 779 SD


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Sunday 24 December 2017

Siervas: Hoy Despierto



Published on Oct 4, 2016 by Siervas Musica
YouTube: Siervas - Hoy Despierto
Videoclip del primer single del nuevo disco de Siervas: Hoy Despierto.

Lyrics: MusixMatch

Me detengo y me despierto I stop myself and I awake
y te encuentro en lo bello de lo pequeño, and I find you in the beauty of the small things
en lo que pueda parecer repetidoin what may seem repeated
Y me despierto a mí mismaAnd I wake up to myself
que respiro que vivo y me fascinoThat I breathe, that I live and I'm fascinated
porque todo me habla de tiBecause everything tells me of you
Hoy despierto a tu presencia ven Señor te abro la puerta de esta mi pobre casa.Today, I wake up to your presence; come Lord, I open the door of this my poor house to you.
Hoy despierto a tu presencia, ven Señor te abro la puertaToday, I wake up to your presence. Come Lord, I open the door to you.
Gracias por querer ser mi amigo, quédate.Thank for wanting to be my friend. Stay!
Hoy despierto a tu presencia, ven Señor te abro la puertaToday, I wake up to your presence. Come Lord, I open the door to you.
Gracias por querer ser mi amigo, estas aquí.Thank you for wanting to be my friend. You are here
Hace falta que despierteIt's necessary that I wake up
que los ojos de mi espíritu con tu luzthat the eyes of my spirit, with your light,
me descubran que estas dentro de mí.may show me that you are in me
Hoy despierto a tu presencia ven Señor te abro la puerta, sé que vives, eres tan real.Today I wake up to your presence. Come Lord, I open the door to you. I know that you live. You are so real
Hoy despierto a tu presencia, ven Señor te abro la puertaToday, I wake up to your presence. Come Lord, I open the door to you.
Gracias por querer ser mi amigo, quédate.Thank for wanting to be my friend. Stay!
Hoy despierto a tu presencia, ven Señor te abro la puertaToday, I wake up to your presence. Come Lord, I open the door to you.
Gracias por querer ser mi amigo. Estas aquí.Thank you for wanting to be my friend. You are here.
Cada día, cada instante,Every day, every moment,
como un mendigo llamas a mi puertalike a beggar you call to my door
me suplicas que reconozca las señales de tu amoryou ask me to recognize the signals of your love
Hoy despierto a tu presencia.I wake up to your presence.
Hoy despierto a tu presencia, ven Señor te abro la puertaToday, I wake up to your presence. Come Lord, I open the door to you.
Gracias por querer ser mi amigo, quédate.Thank for wanting to be my friend. Stay!
Hoy despierto a tu presencia, ven Señor te abro la puertaToday, I wake up to your presence. Come Lord, I open the door to you.
Gracias por querer ser mi amigo. Estas aquí.Thank you for wanting to be my friend. You are here




References

Wikipedia: Siervas
Siervas is a rock band composed of twelve nuns from a convent in Lima, Peru. The band was formed in 2014 and gained prominence when they performed for Pope Francisco I during his visit to the city of Juarez , Mexico in 2016. The band has members from several countries.

Twitter: Siervas @siervasmusica

Instagram: Siervas @siervasmusica



CTV News - Sep 18/2017
The 11 sisters of Siervas are a rock band like 'nun' other [11? 12?]
Eleven nuns take the stage wearing traditional black-and white habits but are anything but old school as they belt out songs to the ringing of electric guitar and a rock 'n' roll beat. Known as "Siervas," the band was born in a Peruvian convent three years ago and now travels far and wide to perform. Of all the extraordinary things about Siervas the most remarkable may be they are not just a novelty. They have a genuine international following.

The nuns, who come from eight countries and range in age from 20s to 40s, insist they aren't rock stars. But they certainly act the part when on stage performing to the electric guitar, steady drumbeat and catchy lyrics, uniformly smiling as silver crosses dangle from their necks.



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Sunday 3 December 2017

Peter Kuli: Life Moves Pretty Fast




Soundcloud: Life Moves Pretty Fast by Peter Kuli
licensed under a Creative Commons Licence.

SoundCloud: Peter Kuli

I occasionally watch the YouTube videos of Casey Neistat (b 1981), a New York film producer and videographer. His vlogs are well done and interesting personal takes on his life.

He ofttimes includes background music from an online service called Soundcloud. I discovered a number of original content creators offering their music for free or for a minimal fee. As an addition to a YouTube video, a vlog, it does add to the professionalism of the film.


References

official web site: Peter Kuli

Twitter: Peter Kuli @kulipeter


Wikipedia: Soundcloud
SoundCloud is a global online audio distribution platform based in Berlin, Germany, that enables its users to upload, record, promote, and share their originally-created sounds. According to the company’s data, in December 2014, the service attracts more than 175 million unique monthly listeners, while content creators upload about 12 hours worth of audio every minute


My blog: Magic Carpet Prank by Casey Neistat

My blog: Snowboarding in New York by Casey Neistat

Published on Jan 23, 2016 by Casey Neistat
YouTube: I'm Gonna Do It by Casey Neistat



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Monday 27 November 2017

Madonna: What It Feels Like For a Girl


"Girls can wear jeans and cut their hair short, wear shirts and boots, because it's OK to be a boy, but for a boy to look like a girl is degrading, because you think that being a girl is degrading. But secretly you'd love to know what it's like, wouldn't you? What it feels like for a girl?"
-Charlotte Rampling as Julie, The Cement Garden (1993)




Published on Oct 26, 2009 by Madonna
YouTube: Madonna - What It Feels Like For A Girl (Album Version)

Girls can wear jeans and cut their hair short
Wear shirts and boots 'cause it's okay to be a boy
But for a boy to look like a girl is degrading
'Cause you think that being a girl is degrading
But secretly you'd love to know what it's like wouldn't you
What it feels like for a girl

Silky
Smooth lips as sweet as candy
Baby
Tight blue jeans
Skin that shows in patches

Strong inside but you don't know it
Good little girls
They never show it
When you open up your mouth to speak could you be a little weak

Do you know what it feels like for a girl
Do you know what it feels like in this world for a girl

Hair that twirls on finger tips so gently
Baby
Hands that rest on jutting hips repenting

Hurt that's not supposed to show and tears that fall when no one knows
When you're trying hard to be your best could you be a little less

Do you know what it feels like for a girl
Do you know what it feels like in this world for a girl

Do you know what it feels like for a girl
Do you know what it feels like in this world
What it feels like for a girl

Strong inside but you don't know it
Good little girls
They never show it
When you open up your mouth to speak could you be a little weak

Do you know what it feels like for a girl
Do you know what it feels like in this world for a girl

Do you know what it feels like for a girl
Do you know what it feels like in this world for a girl
In this world
Do you know
Do you know
Do you know what it feels like for a girl
What it feels like in this world

References

Wikipedia: What It Feels Like for a Girl
"What It Feels Like for a Girl" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna recorded for her eighth studio album Music (2000). It was released as the third single from the album on April 17, 2001 by Maverick Records, with two other versions being also released: a dance-remix produced by Above & Beyond and a Spanish version titled "Lo Que Siente La Mujer". It was written by Madonna, Guy Sigsworth and David Torn, while production was done by Madonna, Sigsworth and Mark Stent. "What It Feels Like For a Girl" is a mid-tempo electronic and synthpop song, with filtered bass licks, tidal keys and pads as part of its instrumentation. Lyrically, it conveys society's double standard toward women, addressing hurtful myths about female inferiority. To emphasize the message, the song opens with a spoken word sample of Charlotte Gainsbourg from the 1993 film The Cement Garden.






IMDb: The Cement Garden (1993)
Four children try to hold things together and play a family in their isolated prefab house after the death of their parents. As they begin to deteriorate mentally, they hide their mom's festering corpse in a makeshift concrete sarcophagus.

Wikipedia: The Cement Garden (film)
The Cement Garden is a 1993 British drama film directed by Andrew Birkin. It is based on the 1978 novel of the same name written by Ian McEwan.






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Sunday 5 November 2017

Global Citizen: If "That's What I Like" by Bruno Mars was about Women's Rights



Published on Jun 5, 2017 by Global Citizen
YouTube: If "That's What I Like" by Bruno Mars was about Women's Rights

From Nairobi to Manhattan
You working hard, no slacking
But against your male coworkers
You only get a fraction
78 cents to the dollar baby
We know it ain’t fair, that’s why I holler baby

When girls get education
Their GDP grows taller
Let’s stop this hesitation
What up to Malala!
Too high a percentage, high high a percentage
Of girls out of classrooms, out of classroom, so let’s get it now

Jump in the Cadillac
(Girl, let's put some miles on it)
In Saudi Arabia
They don’t let women drive
But you deserve it baby, you deserve it all
So why won’t they give it to you

Don’t need jewels shining so bright
Just equal pay, equal rights
Ladies, for you that’s what I’d like, that’s what I’d like
We won’t stop fighting for your rights, for all your rights

It’s your body, do what you like
We need equal pay, equal rights
Ladies, for you that’s what I’d like, that’s what I’d like
We won’t stop fighting for your rights, for all your rights

You can keep your 24 karat
Just put an end to child marriage
For girls in Tanzania
Forget yo’ horse and carriage
You’re a class act, you ain’t no second class
So many glass ceilings that we gotta smash

Harassment in the workplace
Should never ever happen
Take a look in that mirror
Tell me who should take action?
Is it you? (is it you?) is it me? (is it me?)
Say it's us (say it's us) and I'll agree, baby

Fund women’s healthcare
More nickels and dimes on it
Tax on your tampons
That’s a sexist crime, ain’t it?
But you deserve it baby, you deserve it all
So come on, let’s level the law

Don’t need jewels shining so bright
Just equal pay, equal rights
Ladies, for you that’s what I’d like, that’s what I’d like
We won’t stop fighting for your rights, for all your rights

It’s your body, do what you like
We need equal pay, equal rights
Ladies, for you that’s what I’d like, that’s what I’d like
We won’t stop fighting for your rights, for all your rights


References

web site: Global Citizen
We are a social action platform for a global generation that wants to solve the world’s biggest challenges.

On our platform you can learn about issues, take action on what matters most and join a community committed to social change. We believe we can end extreme poverty by 2030, because of the collective actions of Global Citizens across the world.


YouTube channel: Global Citizen
Global Citizen is a community of people like you - a place to learn about and take action on the world’s biggest issues. Your voice matters. Join Global Citizen and a growing movement of people committed to creating a better world.

Twitter: Global Citizen @GlblCtzn

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Thursday 2 November 2017

Robert Palmer: I Didn't Mean To Turn You On



Published on Nov 16, 2016 by RobertPalmerVEVO
YouTube: Robert Palmer - I Didn't Mean To Turn You On
Music video by Robert Palmer performing I Didn't Mean To Turn You On. (C) 1985 Universal Island Records Ltd. A Universal Music Company.

When I took you out
I knew what you were all about
But when I did
I didn't mean to turn you on
Now I bring you home
You told me goodnight's not enough for you
I'm sorry baby
I didn't mean to turn you on
No, I didn't mean to turn you on
You read me wrong
I wasn't trying to lead you on
Not like you think
I didn't mean to turn you on
I know you
Were expecting a one night stand
When I refused
I knew you wouldn't understand
I told you twice
I was only trying to be nice
Only trying to be nice
Ooh, I didn't mean to turn you on
Babe now why should I
Feel guilty 'cause I won't give
Guilty 'cause I won't give in
I didn't mean to turn you on
Ooh, I didn't mean to turn you on
When I took you out
Iknew what you were all about
But when I did
I didn't mean to turn you on
No, I didn't mean to turn you on
I didn't mean to turn you on....
I didn't mean to turn you on....


References

Wikipedia: I Didn't Mean to Turn You On
"I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" is a song written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and originally performed by Cherrelle in 1984. In 1986, "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" was covered by Robert Palmer. Palmer's cover fared better on the pop charts while Cherrelle's version was a hit on the R&B charts.

Original Cherrelle version
The single was Cherrelle's first hit, peaking at number eight on the soul chart and number seventy-nine on the Hot 100. On the US dance chart, "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" went to number six. A slightly altered version of the song is featured in the 2015 N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton.


Robert Palmer version
Robert Palmer recorded a cover one year later and it was released as the fifth single from his 1985 album Riptide. The single hit No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986, only behind "Amanda" by Boston, and the music video, which featured women much like the ones from "Addicted to Love", hit No. 1 on MTV on October 17, 1986.


Wikipedia: Robert Palmer (singer)
Robert Allen Palmer (19 January 1949 – 26 September 2003), born in Batley, Yorkshire, was a Grammy Award-winning English singer-songwriter. He was known for his distinctive voice and the eclectic mix of musical styles on his albums, combining soul, jazz, rock, pop, reggae and blues. He found success both in his solo career and in the supergroup Power Station, and had Top 10 songs in both the US and the UK.

His iconic music videos by Terence Donovan for the hits "Simply Irresistible" and "Addicted to Love", featured identically dressed dancing women with pale faces, dark eye makeup and bright red lipstick, which resembled the women in the art of Patrick Nagel, an artist popular in the 1980s. Sharp-suited, his involvement in the music industry commenced in the 1960s, covered five decades and included a spell with Vinegar Joe.




Wikipedia: Cherrelle
Cheryl Anne Norton, better known by her stage name Cherrelle, (born October 13, 1958) is an American R&B singer who gained fame in the mid-1980s. Her signature hits include "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On", "Where Do I Run To", "Everything I Miss at Home", and duets with R&B singer Alexander O'Neal such as "Saturday Love" and "Never Knew Love Like This."

Published on Jan 28, 2016 by Kad Groove Soul
YouTube: Cherrelle - I Didn't Mean To Turn You On (1984)
Music video by Robert Palmer performing I Didn't Mean To Turn You On. (C) 1985 Universal Island Records Ltd. A Universal Music Company.



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