tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post8126268663857770868..comments2024-03-17T03:42:21.277-05:00Comments on LEARNING CURVE ON THE ECLIPTIC: Versatile Convertible Music evolving through encounters.Twilighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-77143481100514388322017-10-21T09:37:39.951-05:002017-10-21T09:37:39.951-05:00anyjazz ~ Thanks for reminding me of this post (fr...anyjazz ~ Thanks for reminding me of this post (from 2013) - I'd forgotten about it. The reminder has given me chance to replace a defunct video with a live one (the Paul Desmond piece). :-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-84323046524864255602017-10-20T16:31:05.349-05:002017-10-20T16:31:05.349-05:00What you said about Kenton's version of "...What you said about Kenton's version of "Send in the Clowns" is true. Thanks for the reminder.anyjazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03319237414264543250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-41749053638109432262013-03-04T11:51:19.585-06:002013-03-04T11:51:19.585-06:00mike ~~ The US has borrowed several British tunes ...mike ~~ The US has borrowed several British tunes for use on formal occasions. I remember first time I attended a graduation ceremony for one of husband's grandsons, being amazed to hear "Land of Hope and Glory" played to different lyrics.<br />"That's a damned cheek!" said I. ;-)<br /><br />Re music in general -I very much doubt than any of today's popular songs will be capable of being played in jazz or classical rendition, as are many of earlier decades. Most nowadays, as far as I can tell, have two lines of lyrics - repeated over and over and no discernible melody.<br />(grumble grumble....)<br /><br />I'm not into Tom Robbins myself, but husband is a great fan of his books. I tried to read one but just couldn't get on the wavelength. I'm glad to know one of his characters liked SITC!<br />:-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-49852407991349190022013-03-04T10:17:56.108-06:002013-03-04T10:17:56.108-06:00There are many, many different ways to sing and or...There are many, many different ways to sing and orchestrate the same song. The lyrics of the US national anthem, "Star-Spangled Banner", are from "Defence of Fort McHenry" and set to the tune of a Brit's "The Anacreontic Song". This song has been played at just about every major sporting event and patriotic event in America.<br /><br />I have heard the excellence, mediocrity, and extreme abuse of this music since I can remember!<br /><br />Your "Send in the Clowns" reminds me of Tom Robbins' character, CIA agent Switters, in "Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates"...hilarious farce. Switters secretly adores show tunes, in particular, "Send in the Clowns".mikenoreply@blogger.com