Musical Entertainment

[lady_karelia]

But first, a link to a few writers' jokes, some quite funny, actually, followed by some very good writing advice, which even Miss Snark recommends on her own blog.

Yes, thank you, it's been a good day. I was requested to neither socialise nor go hunting for birthday presents I couldn't give a rat's arse about, so naturally it was bound to be good. Add to that warm but not hot weather, and for once dry and sunny and not humid, and the fact I found alfalfa sprouts, what more can I ask. Well, lots, but I'm content. :-)

And we're having fun tonight. Dorkboy insisted he'd provide the nightly music. I suspect he was getting thoroughly fed up with my list of opera pieces, Grieg, Beethoven, Rosenberg Trio et all. So, knowing I would have heavily objected to his usual questionable Pak. choice (guys, I'm tolerant where music is concerned. But not that tolerant.), he decided to go the iTunes route and download stuff he knew we would both agree on. Boy, it has seriously re-opened my horizons. Can you believe it, I have not listened to any Tracy Chapman in years, I'm ashamed to say. But rest assured, I'll make up for it now. We're also agreeing on some Il Divo, which I'm sure, charmed310 and hogwartshoney highly approve of *smirk*. And then there is a whole lot of Pavarotti and Friends. I stopped liking Pavarotti when I spent an evening listening to Jose Carreras in an Open Air concert in Tel Aviv in 1986. That man is incredible. He appeared on stage, and I forgot everything around me. Beside the better voice, he's also much better looking than Parvarotti. But yeah, Pavarotti has his uses. Like mingling with rock stars. I've been thoroughly enjoying Dorkboy's dj'ing.

Comments

[juli-min.livejournal.com]

Some of the jokes were quite funny indeed. The choice of heaven or hell piece was weird because it reminds me strongly of a dream I had a while ago.

Glad your weekend is fun.

P.s. I have people shaking their heads at me when I say that I like classic and punk. lol

[lady-karelia.livejournal.com]

I think that joke rings a bell for a lot of writers who are in the querying stage... I can't say I'm looking forward to it myself. Your dream sounds intriguing. Message to finish your original story??????

Classic and punk. I totally understand that! I don't talk to many people in RL, but when I do and get questioned about my musical taste, I tend to say it's eclectic. I could instead say, I guess, I like a lot of classic, quite a lot of jazz, quite a bit of rock and pop and blues, a wee bit punk, R'n'B, and even the occasional rap, but I'm afraid that would permanently confuse people... Especially if I add that I love fusion, the stuff that's between genres. Which brings me back to Pavarotti. Okay, I stop now, lol.

[juli-min.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean. I had a modern music course last year and were asked to fill out some questionnaires to see what people liked.

The Prof just laughed and said I had an absolutely weird taste. I go with the fusion stuff as well. But honestly it's more the lyrics than the rhythm or genre.

I kind of like some of anything except for German folk music *shudders*

[lady-karelia.livejournal.com]

That Prof doesn't sound half way mainstream *snerk*. I went to a jazz harp masterclass last september at the Royal Academy of Music, and I absolutely fell in love with the prof. He was, like, wow. Even mentioned Abba, LOL. The class was absolutely brilliant and left me with many avenues to explore where music is concerned.

For me it's usually music before I even bother with the lyrics, but I've found some brilliant lyrics that way...

And ja, I'm totally with you on the German folk music! I mean, Heino's bad enough, but does he have to have a following????

[juli-min.livejournal.com]

I think I may be a bit strange when it comes to music. I tend to read the lyrics before I buy an album even if I like the band.

[lady-karelia.livejournal.com]

Not strange. Individual! :-) Dorkboy tends to like his songs according to lyrics, and I'm starting to understand it... Not always, but then, I'm a beginner in that department. :-)

[ellaselenelupin.livejournal.com]

Ah, the lady has survived the weather. LOL! I'm feeling much better too. I hope it'll stay that way for some days; I also wouldn't mind some weeks.

I'm not a fan of classic, but I do like Carreras too. My classic music is movie scores. LOL! And I love Jazz and Swing. I have some weak spots here and there, so I think I sometimes listen to a rather weird variety of music. LOL!

Okay, I can't keep my eyes open any longer. Goodnight!

[lady-karelia.livejournal.com]

The weather forecast looks rather challenging... But it might at least stay dry for a few days.

Ya know, getting classical music from movie scores is perfectly okay, there are so many good ones around! I also think the term "weird" is entirely subjective. :-) If you like it, then it's okay, no matter what mix it is.