MLT Club Member Jung Roe
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Here is an interesting fun fact: What does Elvis, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Bob Dylan have in common?
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Elvis Presley: He was known to have a collection of Montblanc pens and was particularly fond of fountain pens.
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John Lennon: He was a known enthusiast of handwriting and calligraphy. He appreciated different types of pens and was passionate about his handwriting.
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Paul McCartney: Like Lennon, McCartney had an interest in calligraphy and handwriting. He valued the art of writing and was known for his handwritten lyrics.
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Neil Gaiman: While primarily a writer, Gaiman, known for his work in comics and novels, has a fondness for fountain pens and has mentioned using them for writing.
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Bob Dylan: Dylan is known for his love of writing and has been associated with using quality pens for his songwriting and personal correspondence.
These artists may not be exclusively known for their pen and calligraphy interests, but they have expressed an appreciation for these aspects of writing.
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Hi Peter
I’ve always enjoyed New Age music since the early 90s. This genre evokes so much beauty and tenderness for me. George Winston is one of my favourites with his piano. He not only did new age renditions of classic songs, but also wrote his own music and was very good. I have a few of his albums on CD. His version of Walking In The Air was my absolute favourite version of that song, until Mona and Lisa did theirs that blew me away even more eclipsing George’s version. Other New Age groups I enjoyed in the past were Enya, Lorenna Mckinnit, Sarah Brightman. I really got into Engima, with the Gregorian feel to their music.
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Hi guys,
Like Sheryl Crow too, I think about the only artist post 90s I followed a bit. She wrote some nice songs like “If It Makes You Happy”, “Steve McQueen”, “Soak Up The Sun”….
That documentary looks interesting. Will try to check it out.
Another one coming out this year I’m looking forward to is about Bob Marley. A heroic artist who stood for social change and opposition to oppression, in the same vein as John Lennon. Tried to change the world through his music.
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I’ve been a little distracted the last few days. My friends cancer has taken a turn for the worse. What comforting words can you give someone when they are running out of runway and options.
Ordered him the Duo Sessions II CD/calendar/notebook bundle just before Christmas. Hope that will cheer him up a bit when it arrives. He loves music.
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Thank you Tom, Bud, Jacki and all for your kind words and thoughts.
I’ve tried to prepare myself for this inevitable outcome with my friends terminal illness for a few years, but when the time comes, it is never easy. We made many fond memories in the last few years, including the Alaska cruise we did together last June. Every moment was a gift. Perhaps a reminder, how we should see our lives, every moment with the ones we love and care for is a gift to cherish and never take for granted.
Jung
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Jacki, Daryl
I’m the same, couldn’t tell one painting or style apart from another artists, unless it is an iconic piece that everyone knows like Van Gogh’s Starry, Starry, Night. Often it can be something as simple as walking along the aisles in IKEA, and seeing an art poster that really grabs my attention. When I used to do my road trips down to California, there was a lot of Thomas Kinkade galleries along the coast. On one occasion a lovely lady really took her time to explain Thomas Kinkade’s paintings and his magic with light effects, and I learned to really appreciate his work. With just ambient light, he can create light effects that look like there are light bulbs under the canvas. Love the enchanting mood of his paintings.
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Hey Jurgen, et all.
On the topic of unusual instruments, check out this amazing instrument. I’m trying to envision what an entire orchestra would sound like. 😂
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David
Mr Postman is still chugging along on top month after month. At 4.2M views it is the 3rd most watched video, and probably the most viewed in the shortest span of time. The pull of this cover is so strong, vocals are so wonderful and irresistible.
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Hi Tim
No worries Tim, enjoyed those 2 videos by Sade, she is a great musician, especially in the second video.
The MLT Livestream are priceless. I also loved their first live performance of Song Bird on one of their earlier livestreams, so beautiful. Looking forward to Sunday.
Hi Daryl
Yeah, Bob Marley is credited for popularizing Reggae and bringing it into the mainstream. Bob Marley is really the only reggae music I follow.
This one reminds me of MLT whenever I hear it, the 3 of them with little gosling Neve, such a beautiful and charming song.
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Daryl, this song is so moving isn’t it. The song comes from a real place of love, all the emotions it evokes by the writer is all so real, as he wrote it in memory of his father. This song really underscores the power and timeless beauty a song is capable. Music can express so much for us, and it can be different for each of us, and it can change for us with time. When I first heard this in the 90s it was a beautiful song, today it has so much more meaning.
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Hi Daryl, I was quite fascinated when I learned of this. Our music heroes are into handwriting, calligraphy, nice pens etc… goes along with MLT Studio Scribbles, hand written lyrics, notebook, pens….
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Hi Roger
Never heard of this band in Mexico. Great to see new talent doing well down there. They sound like good rockers. Will check out the video.
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Hi Dave
That was a great video by Al Yankovich, in his usual hilarious style. Love his satires.
Yeah definitely there is that homogenization across the different periods in music that you can immediately identify. As artists of the day got inspired, the creativity progressed the music to the next plateau. Problem today, is that creativity and progression is missing for all of the reasons pointed out in the that video with the music industry forcing new artists to conform to the formula that will maximize profits. For me the music of Brittney Spears or Justin Bieber from the last couple decades sound pretty similar to what is still being played in the charts today, “Baby One More Time” and again and again……Popular music today is like a stagnant pond, and it’s getting more smelly every year.
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Hi Jurgen
Some great insights there about art. It has so many facets, it’s not possible to properly define in words. I think work of art masterpieces, be it music, painting, literature, poetry…what have you, when it captures a moment of absolute beauty, that is the closest thing in our reality to eternity.
I like your puzzle analogy. Sometimes it feels like when you are exposed to an artists masterpiece, it’s like you get a glimpse behind the divine “big curtain”, that we normally cannot see beyond.
Thanks for the photos, they capture remarkable beauty and emotions, especially the one with the wine glasses.
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Hi Bud
Unfortunately that first NFL video does not play for me, but the second one on the Cliffs of Moher is great. Love that celtic sound of Hillary Klug playing her fiddle. I’ve found in classical especially, the sound of a violin piece can vary greatly from one musician to another, more than any other instrument. The way a violin piece sounds by a particular musician makes or breaks the piece for me. I won’t listen to a certain violin piece unless it is by that specific musician. Obviously the same on the fiddle, Hillary sounds great.
On the livestream a little bit about Chicago was discussed, and I think they have some of the best brass sounds in any rock/pop group. In this song “Does Anybody Really Know What Time it Is” there is some great solo trumpet and a trombone improvisation at the end. Interestingly whenever I hear the Beatles “Got To Get You Into My Life”, I think Chicago. The fact Chicago came after the Beatles song, makes me strongly believe the Beatles with “Got To Get You Into My Life” pioneered that sub genre sound led by Chicago, Little River Band, Blood Sweat and Tears, ELO, Doobie Brothers…