Tag Archives: music

The Favourite . . . . A Film

Posted on February 11, 2019 by annetbell

After Mary Queen of Scots, I was so anxious to see The Favourite staring Queen Anne  of England. Her reign was 1702-1714,  She was the last of the Stuarts making her a descendant of Mary Queen  of Scots.  (1540-1567 ). … Continue reading →

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Handel’s Messiah

Posted on December 16, 2018 by annetbell

The New Music Hall on Fishamble Street, Dublin where The Messiah was first performed 1742. George Frederic Handel For many people attending a performance of The Messiah is the beginning of the Christmas Season.  The ancient scriptures set to the … Continue reading →

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Ely Cathedral

Posted on June 3, 2018 by annetbell

Ely Cathedral  dates back to the year 672 AD and was one  of the  major sites for Medieval pilgrims. Pilgrims are still visiting  today to the tune of 250, 000 annually.  Granted many of these pilgrims visit to see the … Continue reading →

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My Number One Favorite Rock Song–Music Monday

Posted on August 14, 2017 by annetbell

I love rock ‘n’roll!  Well you might say that is because that was the time  I was in high school and college.  And you would be right to some degree.   Funny thing is that I was much more into … Continue reading →

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Senior Recital at Yale University/Joseph Fala

Posted on February 10, 2017 by annetbell

The program is 60 minutes long.   My favorite is the joyful finale of the  Dupre  Prelude in B Major.  I would love to hear all those notes played and bouncing off the marble finishes  in one of the Baroque Cathedrals … Continue reading →

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Pentatonix . . . . “Hallelujah”

Posted on December 17, 2016 by annetbell

hal·le·lu·jah ˌhaləˈlo͞oyə/ exclamation 1. God be praised (uttered in worship or as an expression of rejoicing). “He is risen! Alleluia!” noun 1. an utterance of the word “hallelujah” as an expression of worship or rejoicing. This will warm your heart … Continue reading →

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The Queen of Soul Honors America

Posted on November 25, 2016 by annetbell

The above image will become clear when you hear the  Queen’s rendition  of the Star Spangled Banner last night at the hometown  game hosted by Miss Franklin’s Lions of Detroit.   She is 74 years old and still has her … Continue reading →

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“Puff the Magic Dragon”. . . . Peter, Paul , and Mary

Posted on October 3, 2016 by annetbell

Saturday night. I had a bit of nostalgia seeing and more importantly hearing these giants of my teenage years. I loved Peter, Paul , and Mary. . . then and now.  They are folk singers and along with Mary Travers. … Continue reading →

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Puppies Hear Music for the First Time !

Posted on September 8, 2016 by annetbell

I believe these puppies are actually Alaskan  Malamutes  instead of Husky puppies. Oh well, they are cousins from Alaska !  This is so sweet and will cheer your day!    

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Music Monday. . . “At Last” by Etta James

Posted on September 5, 2016 by annetbell

Music can be timeless, international communications from the heart.  “At Last” was written in the  1940’s, popular on the music charts in 1942, and  recorded by Glen Miller and his orchestra. It  resurfaced in  popularity  in 1960s when Etta James … Continue reading →

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