Music – Dahlia DeWinters

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Tuneful Tuesday – The Great American Songbook

New feature. Every Tuesday I want to feature a song I’m listening to for the week. It could be part of a playlist for a story I’m writing or it could be a random song that popped into my head. Whatever its origins, I’m going to share it with you! Today’s Tuneful Tuesday is the song “Fever” as done by Michael Buble. It’s on my playlist for Love Bytes, a previously published story that I’m revamping. I personally think this is a great version of the song by a male, although Peggy Lee is the ultimate version. And what, you may ask, is “the Great American Songbook”? Well, let me allow Wikipedia to step in: From Wikipedia: The Great American Songbook, also known as “American Standards”, is the canon of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century. Although several collections of music have been published under… Continued

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Blogtoberfest – Dark Country Songs

There’s no song like a country song. Whether you’re into Charley Pride, Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr., Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette, Patsy Cline or the “new school” of Garth Brooks, Trace Adkins, Miko Marks and a score of others, there’s not a doubt in my mind that country’s roots are entwined with the blues both musically and lyrically. Some of the saddest songs I’ve ever heard were from either of these genres, usually by men, who’ve acted up so bad that they drove their woman, and sometimes their dog, away. Today we’re going to look at and listen to some dark country songs that go even deeper into the human psyche, past crying into your beer or sittin on the porch weeping, into murder, mayhem and ghosts. The first one is by a musician who performs one of my all time favorite country songs. The Charlie Daniels Band is

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5 Favorite Fun Christmas Songs

It’s getting closer! Our tree is up and I have most of the presents I need to give. Of course, I’ve got a ton of cooking to do, but, hey, I’ve got Saturday and Sunday. No cooking, except for the turkey, I think, will be done on Christmas. (Famous last words, right?) I wanted to take this time to wish everyone a happy holiday and a restful one, too. Having fun is part of the season, don’t let the mundane things drag you down. Oh, yes, my list of my fun Christmas songs. These are the songs that really pep me up – it’s not “officially” Christmas unless I can hear at least three out of these five songs. Let’s begin, shall we? If you missed my list of classic Christmas songs, do click here. 5. Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Bruce Springsteen I have to admit that

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Blogtoberfest – Classically Scary Music

Ah, it’s getting closer, isn’t it? It’s cloudy and raining outside. A chill is in the air and Blogtoberfest continues. Y’all still with me, I hope,. I’ve got on my Sony bluetooth headphones, you know the ones, and I’m sending you some classically spooky tunes to create the perfect background for you and your Halloween celebrations. Whether it’s playing in the background or you are actively listening, these pieces are sure to raise the hair on the back of your neck. Plus, it’s good for the goth in you. Shall we begin? Franz Liszt: Fantasy and Fugue on “B-A-C-H”…..no not that Bach: Heinrich August Marschner’s grand opera Der Vampyr (1828) is based on a fragment of a novel by Byron, which was completed by the poet’s doctor. Lord Ruthven Earl of Marsden, a newly created vampire, has asked the Vampire Master for another year on earth before being dragged into hell for eternity.

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My Top 3 Favorite Versions of Danny Boy

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In celebration of the day, I’d like to take a moment to wish you all the luck of the Irish and I tip my cap to you. May you have warm words on a cold evening, A full moon on a dark night, And the road downhill all the way to your door. There’s nothing I like more in classical/traditional music than a lovely Irish tenor. Tenors in general are the neglected vocal part. It tears me apart when the altos are recruited to sing tenor. The timbre can be so very different. Well, before I have a flashback and lapse into musically technical terms, let me give you what you came here for. Danny Boy: Placido Domingo & Itzhak Perlman Domingo has a pleasant timbre and his phrasing. I feel that this version is a little rushed, as Danny Boy, to

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Music Monday – Top 5 Elton John Songs

Since I did Billy Joel last week, it’s only fair that I praise my other favorite piano man, Elton John. I first heard of Elton John (to know he was Elton John) during the eighties. Upon further exploration of his discography, I discovered that I had been enjoying his songs for quite a while, even though I hadn’t known who he was. This was back in the olden times of radio and DJs…. Without further ramblings, here’s my top five mix of Elton John songs. As always, they are in no particular order. I’m Still Standing Rollicking upbeat elton. [wpdevart_youtube]ZHwVBirqD2s[/wpdevart_youtube] Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road The vocal riff of “Oh…oh…oh….” is what sells it. [wpdevart_youtube]RZ3Bb4UsXhU[/wpdevart_youtube] The One “All I ever needed was the one……” [wpdevart_youtube]85B_REWeNcM[/wpdevart_youtube] Candle in the Wind His tribute to Marilyn Monroe, and later Princess Diana, still brings a tear to my eye. [wpdevart_youtube]NoOhnrjdYOc[/wpdevart_youtube]