There are times when I don't want to wake up to the sounds of Death Metal. I'd rather be eased gently into the day.
And this is what I listen to, when I don't want to be jarred awake.
Janet Jackson's Runaway:
The girl has skillz. She can sing and do that amazing choreography at the same time. At best, I can only hum tunelessly while tapping my foot. This song never gets old.
Now, if I am not sure if I want to get up or go back to sleep, I listen to this:
The Waters of March, by Elis Regina and Tom Jobim. And suddenly, I couldn't care less about whatever bugs me at the moment.
"These are waters of March closing the summer; it's the promise of life in your heart."
I have no idea what it means, but it sounds really deep, and it is most definitely reassuring.
Good day everyone!
And Happy Father's Day, Papa!
Showing posts with label Videos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Videos. Show all posts
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Sleepy Time Videos on YouTube
When sleep does not fall gently, like a gossamer veil across conscious thought, and instead, I am reduced to tossing and turning and itching to log on to eBay again ... I turn to YouTube.
There are a number of good videos out there; some are from beloved classics - gems from long ago that have not lost their luster.
A favorite of mine is Clair de Lune. It is unobtrusive - it weaves and out of your senses as you drift off to slumberland. It flows, caressing your tired mind and allows you to let go of whatever bothers you at the moment.
David Oistrakh does Clair de Lune beautifully. Not achingly sentimental and not too showy. I like it when artists perform this as a gentle lullaby.
Now, if you want a lush video to go with that, this is a deleted scene from Disney's Fantasia. It's a pity this wasn't included in the final cut. Perhaps Disney thought the kids will be bored at this type of artistry. Still, it's quite enchanting.
and finally, lest anyone gets Clairdelunitis, let's have a spot of Yoyo Ma's "The Swan". It's a perfect continuation of the mood evoked by Clair de Lune.
Well, it's too early in the day to say this ... but good night y'all!
There are a number of good videos out there; some are from beloved classics - gems from long ago that have not lost their luster.
A favorite of mine is Clair de Lune. It is unobtrusive - it weaves and out of your senses as you drift off to slumberland. It flows, caressing your tired mind and allows you to let go of whatever bothers you at the moment.
David Oistrakh does Clair de Lune beautifully. Not achingly sentimental and not too showy. I like it when artists perform this as a gentle lullaby.
Now, if you want a lush video to go with that, this is a deleted scene from Disney's Fantasia. It's a pity this wasn't included in the final cut. Perhaps Disney thought the kids will be bored at this type of artistry. Still, it's quite enchanting.
and finally, lest anyone gets Clairdelunitis, let's have a spot of Yoyo Ma's "The Swan". It's a perfect continuation of the mood evoked by Clair de Lune.
Well, it's too early in the day to say this ... but good night y'all!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Avocados, avocados...
In our little orchard, I look forward to the time when the Avocado tree bears fruits. In fact, I celebrate this more than Durian season.
There's something about the creaminess of the avocado flesh that puts me in a state of mild rapture. It's just perfect... if durian overwhelms, avocado, on the other hand, wraps you up in a blissful state of silky textures and delicate flavors.
It's like listening to a Liszt's genteel Liebestraum in the background, as opposed to being jarred by a triumphant Tchaikovsky Overture.
Liebestraum, performed by Evgeny Kissin
Tchaikovsky Overture
We like Avocados in its high-caloric best - mixed with a lot of condensed milk. You wouldn't think Avocados can't get any lusher - but it does, when eaten in this fashion.
Avocado still-life, on Mahjong table
There's something about the creaminess of the avocado flesh that puts me in a state of mild rapture. It's just perfect... if durian overwhelms, avocado, on the other hand, wraps you up in a blissful state of silky textures and delicate flavors.
It's like listening to a Liszt's genteel Liebestraum in the background, as opposed to being jarred by a triumphant Tchaikovsky Overture.
Liebestraum, performed by Evgeny Kissin
Tchaikovsky Overture
We like Avocados in its high-caloric best - mixed with a lot of condensed milk. You wouldn't think Avocados can't get any lusher - but it does, when eaten in this fashion.
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