Songs that change their meaning
I recently saw a YouTube clip of Joni Mitchell returning to the stage after a decade away. The first clip … Read More “Songs that change their meaning”
I recently saw a YouTube clip of Joni Mitchell returning to the stage after a decade away. The first clip … Read More “Songs that change their meaning”
My usual Music Monday post didn’t appear. I was busy with other things and didn’t realise I had nothing queued … Read More “St James Infirmary”
One of my all-time favourite albums is Disraeli Gears, from Cream. In fact, I think it is probably one of … Read More “Drummers should never lead bands”
Sounds obvious, doesn’t it? Surely a good singer needs a good voice? Apart from the obvious question, “What is a … Read More “What makes a good singer?”
Admin note – from now on, I’ll be posting about music on Mondays, under the tag #musicmonday. I can’t guarantee … Read More “The art of the duet”
Admin note – from now on, I’ll be posting about music on Mondays, under the tag #musicmonday. I cn’t guarantee … Read More “Jazz Piano”
I can’t really remember a time when I wasn’t listening to music. My regret is that I never learned to … Read More “Music and me”
I discovered the music of Duke Ellington when I was about 13 or 14. That was around 1960. I’ve loved … Read More “Duke Ellington – the greatest composer of the 20th century?”