pianogonzology: anniversary

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Cheery yet??. . .

Where's the cheer
That I should feel
Inside my heart
This time of year
While all the
Televisions
Newspapers
And billboards
Count the shopping days
For me

It appears
To me that
I'm the only one
Who doesn't see
The fine and natural
Attraction to what seems
Part race
Part obstacle course
I believe

Long ago I leaned that we
Celebrate this season
Anniversary of the birth
Of someone named Jesus

Through the years
How my perception of it all
Has gone awry
When so much
Manufactured hype
And pressurized requirements
Make it all seem a lie

How I wish
Since it's the
Time of year that
Dreams can come alive
That you and I
See one November when
Without the retail forecasting
Some peace on earth
Goodwill to all arrives

CHEER(from Black, & White Then Back due April 2013)

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Monday, June 18, 2012

Lucky 13 . . .

. . . or thereabouts. . .

So the Beach Boys have been exploiting (in a good sense) their 50th Anniversary reunion with a new album and 40-city concert tour. I will probably not attend any of these concerts but I do have a certain respect for the legacy and the longevity of the Beach Boys.

I am amused by some of the latest videos of the BBs, especially the QVC clip which features 13 (by my count) musicians on the stage reproducing (reinventing, replicating. . . whichever you prefer) the sound that five members formerly produced in live performances - which you can also find on YouTube.

Put forth any theory you like on why it is necessary to have 13 people reproduce what 5 used to do quite well. I suspect that some younger, stronger voices are necessary to ensure the harmonies are audibly accurate.

I say if you can make music, make it! And make it loud.

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