The Music Thread
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This one appears to be a direct translation into German of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, rather than the approach taken by JS Bach, who set the music to words more acceptable to the Protestant church (Psalm 51). Both the Hiller and Bach versions seem to have been rarely recorded.
I wasn’t aware of the music genre “virtual band” until today. I was having lunch with my daughter, and she mentioned a possible trip with her husband to see “Gorillaz” in concert. My response was “who?” Wasn’t sure if it was Guerrillas or Gorillas - it’s the latter spelled with a “z.”
Later, I showed her a couple of pics I had posted on this thread of my first audio system and some of the first albums I bought. One of them was the soundtrack for “A Fistful of Dollars”- and she sent me this link.
Turns out the band’s debut single is titled “Clint Eastwood”! …
Later, I showed her a couple of pics I had posted on this thread of my first audio system and some of the first albums I bought. One of them was the soundtrack for “A Fistful of Dollars”- and she sent me this link.
Turns out the band’s debut single is titled “Clint Eastwood”! …
Simone Simons is the singer with the Dutch symphonic metal band, Epica.
Mahler’s last complete symphony. The composer didn’t live long enough to hear this one performed.
I’m currently going through several versions of Carmina Burana in an attempt to pick some favourites. Current spin is this one:
“Cane Fire” is a local classic released in 1982 by the “Peter Moon Band.” It tells the story of the widespread local practice of illegal marijuana (pakalolo) cultivation within the dominant landscape of well-tended cane fields owned or leased by the then-declining “King Sugar” industry.
The sugar pre-harvest standard procedure was aerial application of paraquat (nasty stuff which defoliated the cane stalks and dried the leaves as well) in preparation for a cane fire which burned off the dead leaves without damaging the cane stalks. On mature cane, leaves were considered trash (and referred to as such), unnecessary for processing sugar. The cane fires were spectacular, especially at night— acres of cane burning, creating huge clouds of smoke. Locals were used to it; newcomers hated it. The fires were well controlled, collateral damage rare.
The mentioned helicopters were police “choppers,” not the sugar plantation’s. The sight of police officers dangling from a long cable along with bunched marijuana plants beneath the helicopter was common (and unnecessarily hazardous, I thought!; maybe good PR?). Here on the “Big Island,” these operations were aptly named “Green Harvest.”
“The children” refers to the marijuana or pakalolo plants. (Pakalolo - crazy weed or grass.) Back then, illegal marijuana cultivation supported a thriving underground industry, for both growers and merchants. Autos, trucks, and appliances sold at a brisk pace; cash transactions, no questions asked! Today marijuana is a thriving legal industry with state-sanctioned medical dispensaries, and you can grow your own for personal prescribed medicinal use.
Peter Moon also played with other bands, most notably “Sunday Manoa.” He was an influential musician; I credit him with raising the standard for guitar and especially ukulele playing.
(In retrospect, I find the song somewhat romantic, mixing fact and lore for artistic effect. Once your marijuana is sprayed with paraquat, it’s too late to save them. It’s still a catchy tune with a relevant story.)
The sugar pre-harvest standard procedure was aerial application of paraquat (nasty stuff which defoliated the cane stalks and dried the leaves as well) in preparation for a cane fire which burned off the dead leaves without damaging the cane stalks. On mature cane, leaves were considered trash (and referred to as such), unnecessary for processing sugar. The cane fires were spectacular, especially at night— acres of cane burning, creating huge clouds of smoke. Locals were used to it; newcomers hated it. The fires were well controlled, collateral damage rare.
The mentioned helicopters were police “choppers,” not the sugar plantation’s. The sight of police officers dangling from a long cable along with bunched marijuana plants beneath the helicopter was common (and unnecessarily hazardous, I thought!; maybe good PR?). Here on the “Big Island,” these operations were aptly named “Green Harvest.”
“The children” refers to the marijuana or pakalolo plants. (Pakalolo - crazy weed or grass.) Back then, illegal marijuana cultivation supported a thriving underground industry, for both growers and merchants. Autos, trucks, and appliances sold at a brisk pace; cash transactions, no questions asked! Today marijuana is a thriving legal industry with state-sanctioned medical dispensaries, and you can grow your own for personal prescribed medicinal use.
Peter Moon also played with other bands, most notably “Sunday Manoa.” He was an influential musician; I credit him with raising the standard for guitar and especially ukulele playing.
(In retrospect, I find the song somewhat romantic, mixing fact and lore for artistic effect. Once your marijuana is sprayed with paraquat, it’s too late to save them. It’s still a catchy tune with a relevant story.)
Recent arrival. Carmina Burana for choir and wind orchestra.
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During the Christmas season, I searched for Middle Eastern music, which I thought would represent the music of Jesus’ time. I came across this unexpected fusion of Mexican mariachi music and Middle Eastern music.
I bookmarked it and listened to it from time to time. I like both types of music, but it’s a relatively long compilation, and due to more “pressing” obligations, could only listen a few minutes at a time.
Today I listened to more of it and discovered a second part! A couple of verses from the theme song in this “vibe” express why I like this musical fusion so much:
“The tapestry of cultures intertwined with grace.”
“A bridge between worlds, a promise in the air.”
Works for me! …
I bookmarked it and listened to it from time to time. I like both types of music, but it’s a relatively long compilation, and due to more “pressing” obligations, could only listen a few minutes at a time.
Today I listened to more of it and discovered a second part! A couple of verses from the theme song in this “vibe” express why I like this musical fusion so much:
“The tapestry of cultures intertwined with grace.”
“A bridge between worlds, a promise in the air.”
Works for me! …
