Category Archives: Music

Theme to “Game of Thrones” Redux

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Gene Howington

submitted by Gene Howington It is no secret that I love “Game of Thrones” and the masterful craftsmanship of composer Ramin Djawadi’s score. It is also not a secret that I am not a person prone to regret. I do … Continue reading →

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Make Music with Your Life—A Poem for a Retiring Teacher

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Elaine Magliaro

By Elaine Magliaro I’m dedicating this post to my “cyber” friend Blouise—who is a true music afficiando. I had the great fortune to work at an elementary school that had many exceptional teachers. One of them was Valerie. “Val” taught … Continue reading →

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Late night blues from a grain silo

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

Submitted by Chuck Stanley Some things are too good not to share. This is two members of a five-member Nashville based group called Wabash. “Take It With Me” was recorded in an empty grain silo. Brandon McDuffee doing the vocal … Continue reading →

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Because it made me smile when I needed to . . .

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Gene Howington

submitted by Gene Howington I have some friends (Blouise looking your direction) who don’t care for keyboard music, finding it too sterile. It’s a legitimate criticism although one I disagree with as a matter of taste. While I love more … Continue reading →

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Pure Joy: “I Feel Love.”

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

By: Charlton Stanley This place could use an infusion of energy. I have the solution. If you can listen to this all the way through without grinning, you need help. Annette Stean is the vocalist with the Nashville based group … Continue reading →

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It Must Be Fat Tuesday In King’s Landing . . .

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Gene Howington

Normally, I hate anything with a banjo in it, but for this I’ll make an exception. Winter is coming.

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Happy Birthday, Mr. Beck!

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Gene Howington

submitted by Gene Howington Today is Jeff Beck’s 70th birthday! As a guitarist, it is hard to underestimate the influence Jeff Beck has had on me and hordes of other string benders. Versatile in genre, he is always a pleasure … Continue reading →

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In Remembrance of Maya Angelou (1928-2014)

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Elaine Magliaro

Submitted by Elaine Magliaro Maya Angelou—poet/writer/activist/teacher—published many literary works during her lifetime. Her most notable work—I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings—is her 1969 autobiography about her early years. Angelou died at her home in North Carolina on May 28th. … Continue reading →

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Father Ray Kelly for National Poetry Month: Hallelujah

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

by Chuck Stanley Words by Lucy Pitts O’Conner, age 10, from Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland. This performance of Lucy’s words by Father Ray Kelly, of Oldcastle church in Meath, Ireland was on the occasion of the wedding of Chris and Leah … Continue reading →

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The Ninth Post in the “Oh My Achin’ Head” Series: Right-Wing Pastor Claims Disney’s Animated Movie “Frozen” Might Be a Satanic Push to Turn Kids Gay

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Elaine Magliaro

BY ELAINE MAGLIARO Kevin Swanson is a pastor and host of the radio show Religious Right. According to Right Wing Watch, Swanson recently “railed against the animated film Frozen” and accused Disney “of using the movie to turn children gay.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Christianity, Movies, Music, Religion | Tagged | 5 Comments