Category Archives: what I’m listening to

Adagio for Strings, Barber

Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Bernstein

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History repeating itself

We stand the simple fools we watch them break it down •
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Remembering Andy M. Stewart

This song from Silly Wizard, featuring Andy M. Stewart, has long been in my top playlist. Recently saw a notice that Andy M. Stewart, of Silly Wizard, had died during the holidays. Very sad new indeed. Fiona Ritchie mentioned him … Continue reading

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Beethoven’s 7th, The Allegretto

This story made me pull over on December 24, 2003 so I could listen fully. I wrote Robert Siegel and he was nice enough to write back, a very personal and personable response, musing about Beethoven and suggesting another favorite … Continue reading

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Things that make my toes tap

A link to this and some other dances was posted to the English Country Dance list but this, well this is one of my all-time most favoritist tunes and dances. Morpeth, I love thee! Action starts at 1:26 or so. … Continue reading

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