Every once in awhile, you have to listen to this
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Judy Garland - Over the Rainbow. Did you ever stay up on a Sunday night to see watch The Wizard of Oz ?
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Gene Krupa wakes up Benny Goodman at Carnegie Hall
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You’ve heard about musicians “talking” to each other.
Well, Benny Goodman’s orchestra was very nervous at their Carnegie Hall debut and the audience response was “tepid”
During the first number “Don’t Be that Way”, Gene Krupa was trying to wake them up, using rimshots and high hat and bass drum. Finally, he used his brief break (3:25) to “hit every drum in kit” (thanks Ken Burns) and then the orchestra loosened up.
For extra credit - see if you can not tap your feet to Sing,Sing,Sing - the beginning sets up the end but, don’t miss the last couple minutes.
Paul Simon - Miracle and Wonder (with Malcom Gladwell)
/If you’re a fan of Simon and Garfunkel - listen to this this excellent series (audiobook). He explains his creative process and the musical threads woven through his 60+ year career.
From street corner Doo Wop to multiple Grammys.
“Paul - you have a nice voice but, Arthur has a fine voice””
JT and Son - You Can Close Your Eyes
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You might know the song but you probably haven’t seen this from a few months back.
Eva Cassidy "Over the Rainbow"
/You’ve heard this song many times.
The best 5 minutes in music education?
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Some say this 5 minutes with Leonard Bernstein is all you need.
I had to watch it twice
How does a Bass work?
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The Portland Symphony has a TV channel.
Listen to I'm With Her
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A reader suggested this and they are fabulous !