Great post, Michael. The choker beads brought back memories and gave me a chuckle. One of our big fashion statements back then. Really relate to your feelings about entering a theater -- it was a religious experience for sure.
Also enjoyed Eric's 2nd Movement of Chopsticks improvisation in class. I myself did a ballet improvisation in a tutu that did not go over well in 3rd grade. I bet his was a big hit. Love sad songs too, think it's the minor key that has always moved me in ways I don't understand.
"The Apartment" is also one of my favorite films. Thanks for the reminder, Dan, will rewatch. Some really difficult topics handled with love and humor, with great acting.
I'm now shopping for an acoustic guitar. Took lessons at age 13 and the teacher completely turned me off it. Who knows but I may do electric guitar too, so many girls taking up guitars these days and forming their own rock bands. Maybe I'll do that too! Have to think of a cool name first -- that's the most important thing. Suggestions welcome.
Hrm, lemme give the band names a think. Depends on what you’re playing! Thanks for chiming in…the choker beads were a Xmas gift from my girlfriend at the time so “I had to wear them to school” isn’t an understatement. lol.
So I have an on and off again relationship with the trombone (mostly off, actually). I took piano lessons for a couple years in HS and actually really enjoyed it, so that might be a retirement instrument when that time comes. With a piano you can really play just about any type of music, which is fascinating to me.
BTW: "one of my oldest friends"? Wait a minute: I thought I was younger than you. HA!!!
Love how Mike weaves his personal reflections through these fascinating topics all … even the ocarina plays a through-line 🌰. Incidentally my favorite song featuring “ocarina” is in the funtastic lyrics of Monkey’s Paw by Laurie Anderson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S8rtxPmHTA
I never have dark moments so I’m not sure what you’re talking about 😝 but for me it’s “Four Weddings and a Funeral” and going through my
Mothers’s death around the same time. The WH Auden “Funeral Blues” scene 🎬 read by the enormously talented John Hannah
Great post, Michael. The choker beads brought back memories and gave me a chuckle. One of our big fashion statements back then. Really relate to your feelings about entering a theater -- it was a religious experience for sure.
Also enjoyed Eric's 2nd Movement of Chopsticks improvisation in class. I myself did a ballet improvisation in a tutu that did not go over well in 3rd grade. I bet his was a big hit. Love sad songs too, think it's the minor key that has always moved me in ways I don't understand.
"The Apartment" is also one of my favorite films. Thanks for the reminder, Dan, will rewatch. Some really difficult topics handled with love and humor, with great acting.
I'm now shopping for an acoustic guitar. Took lessons at age 13 and the teacher completely turned me off it. Who knows but I may do electric guitar too, so many girls taking up guitars these days and forming their own rock bands. Maybe I'll do that too! Have to think of a cool name first -- that's the most important thing. Suggestions welcome.
Hrm, lemme give the band names a think. Depends on what you’re playing! Thanks for chiming in…the choker beads were a Xmas gift from my girlfriend at the time so “I had to wear them to school” isn’t an understatement. lol.
Kind of like a letter jacket or friendship bracelet. There were rules!
EXACTLY. An angry gf is no longer your gf!
So I have an on and off again relationship with the trombone (mostly off, actually). I took piano lessons for a couple years in HS and actually really enjoyed it, so that might be a retirement instrument when that time comes. With a piano you can really play just about any type of music, which is fascinating to me.
BTW: "one of my oldest friends"? Wait a minute: I thought I was younger than you. HA!!!
Oldest to me, dude. Yeah you’ll bury me!
Love how Mike weaves his personal reflections through these fascinating topics all … even the ocarina plays a through-line 🌰. Incidentally my favorite song featuring “ocarina” is in the funtastic lyrics of Monkey’s Paw by Laurie Anderson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S8rtxPmHTA
So glad you were able to join this, Eric! Happy to spread the word about your work.
deeply honored 💛