Author Archives: TommiaW

Sensible Nonsense

Posted on March 19, 2011 by TommiaW

Sometimes, it takes parody to put things in perspective. Weird Al Yankovic is the premiere parody performer who can take any of the day’s popular trends in pop music – or any genre – and have a wonderfully wicked time with them. … Continue reading →

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Oh, Kaye and Russian Composers

Posted on March 18, 2011 by TommiaW

There is a fun bit of silliness in speeding through a list of fifty names at breakneck speed and still keep a straight tongue. I can’t recall how many years had passed since I had first heard Danny Kaye sing it … Continue reading →

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Following Folk Music

Posted on March 17, 2011 by TommiaW

Today will probably feature more Irish songs, singers and melodies in honor of the holiday. This is neither a good nor bad thing given that the response is completely up to the reader/listener. I recall music classes focusing on “Danny … Continue reading →

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The Maestros

Posted on March 16, 2011 by TommiaW

Berlin. Mancini. Williams. Morricone. Zimmer. Conti. Newton Howard. Horner. Elfman. Newman. Newman. Kamen. Goldsmith. Without Irvin, Fred wouldn’t have danced in search of his Top Hat, White Tie and Tales. The Pink Panther and Peter Gunn wouldn’t have had a jazzy intro … Continue reading →

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A Rhythm to the Melody of the Movies

Posted on March 15, 2011 by TommiaW

Today was a better day to select my free music. Rather than go through the genre search or bother with what the site calls popular picks, I decided I’d begin at the top with the letter “A” and find a … Continue reading →

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The Actors’ Singer or the Singers’ Actor?

Posted on March 14, 2011 by TommiaW

There’s one recording that will wear out faster than the others (and sadly, I foolishly misplaced the original copy of the recording somewhere between here and Denver) – Jerry Orbach’s Off Broadway. I know I’m slow about many things and to … Continue reading →

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Of Constellations and Capulet

Posted on March 13, 2011 by TommiaW

I thought it would only be fair to respond to the challenge posted at the end of yesterday’s entry re: music and memory and earliest memory. That had been the intention while settling in for the night. My mind aiming … Continue reading →

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Music and Memory

Posted on March 12, 2011 by TommiaW

My mind raced as to which recording, song or artist to focus on today: Martin Luther’s many Reformation songs? Bobby McFerrin’s “Discipline” or “Psalm 23” – both found on his Medicine Music album? Rich Mullin’s “The Creed?” Since I could not … Continue reading →

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Martin’s Marvel

Posted on March 11, 2011 by TommiaW

It arrived! Martin Luther’s Hymns, Ballads, Chants, Truth is a collection of four CD’s of the music of Martin Luther. This particular recording has been on the ‘dare-I-don’t-I’ list since graduate school. During one of my required courses at that time, Professor … Continue reading →

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Silly Splurges

Posted on March 10, 2011 by TommiaW

There comes a time when one must realize there could be a potential problem. I am in denial of that when it comes to certain Christian collections, classical music, jazz and soundtracks. I credit Jackie F. for giving me a … Continue reading →

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