Musical Interlude: OK, I don't DISLIKE Mozart, I'm just not a fan, although he does impress me in certain ways. Like his first symphony here, composed when the little bastard was eight. EIGHT. Sigh. I'm 58 and I've never done anything close to this. Oh well.

"Symphony No. 1" composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozard, performed by an unidentified orchestra.

#MusicalInterlude #Mozart #Prodigy #Overachiever #IFeelInadequate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4IXXpTHjok

Musical Interlude: OK, this may horrify some of you, but I'm not that big on Mozart. I'm more of a Romantic, really. I'm trying to educate myself, though. Here's a Mozart piece that's not too bad.

"Piano Concerto No. 21," composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by the La Scala Philharmonic, Maurizio Pollini on piano.

#MusicalInterlude #classicalmusic #Mozart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2uYb6bMKyI

Musical Interlude: Here's something pleasant and calming. Ravel composed this as a piano duet for two children, using fairy-tale motifs, but later did an orchestrated version, which we are now listening to.

"Ma mère l'Oye (Mother Goose Suite)," composed by Maurice Ravel, performed by the Orchestra of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.

#MusicalInterlude #classicalmusic #Ravel #MotherGoose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U7osEigQZM

Musical Interlude: The Tempos were a vocal act from Pittsburgh who had some minor success in the 50s. A member wrote this on a Friday, they recorded it Saturday, and the single was available in stores on Monday! It reached #23 on the Billboard top 100 by the end of August, 1959. And it's an appropriate song for early Septamber.

"See You in September," performed by the Tempos.

#MusicalInterlude #TheTempos #September #DooWop #Fifties

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__obnCBXoM4

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"Try to hold on, for this heart's a little bit older..."....

https://youtu.be/3_0d01XbXg0

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Musical Interlude: The last Susannah McCorkle could sing with tremendous wit, and her song selections reflected a sharp, literate mind. This wry comedy of yuppie life still resonates.

"Quality Time" performed by Susannah McCorkle.

#MusicalInterlude #SusannahMcCorkle #Jazz #Humor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUpr4848-z0

Musical Interlude: In the Sondheim musical "Follies," the character Carlotta reflects on the ups & downs of her life and career, and proudly declares her survival.

Today is my 58th birthday. I've had a lot of ups and downs, and sometimes lay on my bed and wondered if I wanted to see the sunrise. But here I am. So here's the original Carlotta, belting it out live.

"I'm Still Here," performed by Yvonne de Carlo.

#MusicalInterlude #YvonneDeCarlo #ImStillHere #Sondheim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79TNvSSv0I4

Musical Interlude: In the 80s, Toni Tennille recorded her first solo album, a collection of pop standards that were well-suited to her voice. It came as a pleasant surprise to many and was highly praised, if not a big financial success. I liked it.

"More than You Know," performed by Toni Tennille.

#MusicalInterlude #ToniTennille #PopStandards #GreatAmericanSongbook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0QPz9e7REM&list=OLAK5uy_mXrEZYC9xjY5IL9XT8sToBnrqYsfAJgoc&index=1

Musical Interlude: OK, get up and move a little...I've got some ballet music for you. I know nothing of the actual ballet, but the title intrigues me.

"The Haunted Manor: Straszny Dwór - Mazurka," composed by Stanislaw Moniuszko, performed by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra.

#MusicalInterlude #BalletMusic #Classical

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7feYGN3__M&list=OLAK5uy_kqYSSnfcXSGeMXpiHr6QbqiKfIAA6ya2Y&index=14

Musical Interlude: I saw these folks at one of the first Old Time Music Festivals I attended, and fell in love. I love this song, which makes me think of my childhood, when we had willow trees in the front yard.

"Free a Little Bird," performed by Molsky's Mountain Drifters.

#MusicalInterlude #OldTimeMusc #StringBand #MountainMusic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LblhTcR-w9M

Musical Interlude: Boston-area chanteuse Patricia Barber first came to my attention when NPR played this song after a story about a drought affecting the US. Her style is fascinating; her covers of familiar songs are amazing and her original work, like this, deserves more exposure.

"Let It Rain," performed by Patricia Barber.

#MusicalInterlude #Jazz #Chanteuses #LetItRain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEq81_-6oHE

Musical Interlude: I've explored some of the music of local musician Citizen Cope, and I need to explore more. Here's a nice tune.

"One Lovely Day," performed by Citizen Cope.

#MusicalInterlude #CitizenCope #OneLovelyDay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPv2AIhZxWk

Musical Interlude: I like Eric Hutchinson's music and the attitude he communicates, and I like that he's a former neighbor, kind of. Here's his latest release.

"Sad Songs," performed by Eric Hutchinson.

#MusicalInterlude #EricHutchinson #SadSongs #Acoustic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LExAIqCCJUs

Musical Interlude: Yesterday was Mae West's birthday, and I've always loved her outrageousness and flamboyance. Here's a track from one of her old movies...

"My Old Flame," performed by Mae West.

#MusicalInterlude #MaeWest #Sultry #Sexy #Vampy #Campy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxg7HbdZ31I&list=OLAK5uy_l_1y6S0t9C_mUnR8WpxCdqNl7oGnLEUaI&index=13

Musical Interlude: Here's a nice bit of lighter classical music, a piece from a now-almost-forgotten ballet, "The Haunted Ballroom," about a family curse and loosely based on Poe. But the music itself isn't quite as Gothic as you might expect.

"The Haunted Ballroom (Concert Waltz)" by Geoffrey Toye, performed by the RTE Concert Orchestra.

#MusicalInterlude #BalletMusic #LightMusic #Waltz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5B5dXL_JpY

Musical Interlude: Mendelssohn's "Die erst Walpurgisnacht" is one of his best works but also a bit of an oddball. Mendelssohn was born from a Jewish family, converted to Lutheranism, but this piece is actually critical of Christianity & basically mocks Christians as credulous fools. Still, lovely music...

"Die erst Walpurgisnacht," poem by Goethe, set to music by Felix Mendelssohn, performed by the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra.

#MusicalInterlude #classicalmusic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkH7hUVSDfQ

Musical Interlude: More Mendelssohn. Here's something you've likely heard a billion times; it's been used in movies and commercials. But now you'll know where it's from.

"Symphony No. 4" composed by Felix Mendelssohn, performed by the Frankfort Radio Symphony Orchestra.

#MusicalInterlude #classicalmusic #Mendelssohn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HX_jF1_Tgc

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https://youtu.be/R-FxmoVM7X4

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Musical Interlude: I grooved to some Mendelssohn today, so why not share?

"Piano Concerto No. 1," composed by Felix Mendelssohn, performed by the Verbier Festival Orchestra, conducted by Kurt Masur, Yuja Wang on piano.

#MusicalInterlude #classicalmusic #Mendelssohn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GGx8TRWFVA

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https://youtu.be/NyAK7qPeHY0

#MusicalInterlude #Garbage #YouLookSoFine #StéphaneSednaou #Version2point0 #AltRock #Rock #Music #TakeMeBackToThe90s