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Music Helps Me

Posted by Parus @parus, Oct 13, 2017

At times music can be helpful. I like the group Anthem Lights...A new discovery for me when I was perusing youtube. A Capella has always been my thing. I love to sing!!!!!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 17, 2020
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@helenfrances

Absolutely! Music is medicine for the soul... and body.
I will write later about my love affair as a piano major, voice minor and playing, singing two Latin Masses daily when in high school...one Mass with the beautiful men’s choir, directed by a wonderful musician born in Italy.
Perhaps I have said enough! 🤐

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@helenfrances Hello Ellen

I'd love to hear about your life as a piano major! It sounds like you have had a delightfully musical life. Looking forward to hearing more of your story.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 17, 2020
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@contentandwell

@hopeful33250 My favorite music varies depending on what I am doing. When I am in the gym or pool I find that Latin music is energizing, or anything with a good, strong beat.
Classical is good for relaxing, but I listen to popular music the most. I say popular but it's not what's popular today. My favorite artist is Billy Joel. Neil Diamond used to be but that changed. I do like some of his songs still, and his song "America" is another great one for exercising with. I can get the elliptical up to 4 miles an hour when that's on! I used to love Andrea Bocelli but I got tired of not understand what he was singing!
I am not much of a country fan, but every now and then a country song hits me. I loved "I hope you Dance" and gave the single to my daughter with a book that had the lyrics.
JK

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You mentioned a lot of my favorites, @contentandwell! I agree with you about the older music of Neil Diamond.

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Mar 17, 2020
In reply to @contentandwell "@artscaping This reminds me of our dear Cavalier, Keller. He was the best, sweetest dog I..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@artscaping This reminds me of our dear Cavalier, Keller. He was the best, sweetest dog I ever knew. My daughter and I chose the name Keller, it's Gaelic for "little companion" and it fit him perfectly.
JK

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@contentandwell, Yes, these little friendly pups are genuine "love sponges". I

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JK | @contentandwell | Mar 17, 2020
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@hopeful33250

You mentioned a lot of my favorites, @contentandwell! I agree with you about the older music of Neil Diamond.

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@hopeful33250 When my son and daughter were young they became Neil Diamond fans too because I always had his cassettes playing in the car. When they were in first and second grade we actually brought them to a concert. I figured it would probably be the only time we could go to a concert that all four of us would like, knowing that as they got older their taste in music would be very different. My son still has some Neil Diamond on his playlists though!

@artscaping They sure are. Keller loved EVERYBODY. I still get a smile when I think of him, he was such a happy, playful pup.
JK

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 17, 2020
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@contentandwell

@hopeful33250 When my son and daughter were young they became Neil Diamond fans too because I always had his cassettes playing in the car. When they were in first and second grade we actually brought them to a concert. I figured it would probably be the only time we could go to a concert that all four of us would like, knowing that as they got older their taste in music would be very different. My son still has some Neil Diamond on his playlists though!

@artscaping They sure are. Keller loved EVERYBODY. I still get a smile when I think of him, he was such a happy, playful pup.
JK

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That was a smart thing to do when you took your kids to the Neil Diamond concert,
@contentandwell. The memories of beloved pets stay with us for a lifetime.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 19, 2020
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Rosemarya urged me to share my story. I lost my husband in ‘19 from an aneurysm that took him swiftly as he fell instantly to his death at my feet. When I came home without him his 14yr. old coon hound knew immediately something was not right. For days he would go to his station at the piano now forlorn where he had previously proudly howled as he accompanied my husband who could play by ear; now it was clear he demanded I fill in for his lost partner. So at 75 I decided it was time to learn to play- I was terrified. I sadly have a tin ear. I am still working at it but for now he is back to his old self as he wildly howls as I plunk thru “You Are My Sweetheart, My Only Sweetheart.” I think my intention was to pacify him but I cannot begin to tell you the pleasure his “singing” generates in me- not to mention
the warmth I experience as my husband smiles down upon us.

Take

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@maggie45 What a great story of a faithful pet and the joy of music! I have a rescue cat who must at one time lived with a pianist (or other musician). She just loves Beethoven (really!). If I play a CD of Beethoven she will jump up on the piano. She seems to know that is where the music should be coming from. Perhaps I should also get back to playing the piano. Hopefully, my kitty won't howl too loud😺

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Mar 21, 2020

Thanks to my cousin, Melissa, for sharing a facebook post with me yesterday. I listened as Yo-Yo Ma, played Saint Saens > Swan from his living room while isolated at home. Here is a previously recorded version of tthse Swan , one of my favorites: u-tube Yo-Yo Ma Songs for comfort Saint Saens Swan


WAIT - There's more > PBS Songs of Comfort interview.

Mar 18, 2020 · Yo-Yo Ma, one of the world’s most renowned and beloved musicians, is trying to provide comfort in this time of crisis. Ma has been posting videos of himself performing short pieces and encouraging other musicians -- of all levels -- around the world to join him in offering “Songs of Comfort.” Ma joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss the project and play Dvorak.
https://www.pbssocal.org/programs/pbs-newshour/songs-of-comfort-1584567629
@kanaazpereira, @colleenyoung - I hope you will find a free 3 minutes to listen.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Mar 21, 2020
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@rosemarya

Thanks to my cousin, Melissa, for sharing a facebook post with me yesterday. I listened as Yo-Yo Ma, played Saint Saens > Swan from his living room while isolated at home. Here is a previously recorded version of tthse Swan , one of my favorites: u-tube Yo-Yo Ma Songs for comfort Saint Saens Swan


WAIT - There's more > PBS Songs of Comfort interview.

Mar 18, 2020 · Yo-Yo Ma, one of the world’s most renowned and beloved musicians, is trying to provide comfort in this time of crisis. Ma has been posting videos of himself performing short pieces and encouraging other musicians -- of all levels -- around the world to join him in offering “Songs of Comfort.” Ma joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss the project and play Dvorak.
https://www.pbssocal.org/programs/pbs-newshour/songs-of-comfort-1584567629
@kanaazpereira, @colleenyoung - I hope you will find a free 3 minutes to listen.

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@rosemarya That was exquisite. Thank you. And thank you for that link to PBS NewsHour. Mayo Clinic got a shout-out!
Ginger

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 21, 2020
In reply to @rosemarya "Thanks to my cousin, Melissa, for sharing a facebook post with me yesterday. I listened as..." + (show)
@rosemarya

Thanks to my cousin, Melissa, for sharing a facebook post with me yesterday. I listened as Yo-Yo Ma, played Saint Saens > Swan from his living room while isolated at home. Here is a previously recorded version of tthse Swan , one of my favorites: u-tube Yo-Yo Ma Songs for comfort Saint Saens Swan


WAIT - There's more > PBS Songs of Comfort interview.

Mar 18, 2020 · Yo-Yo Ma, one of the world’s most renowned and beloved musicians, is trying to provide comfort in this time of crisis. Ma has been posting videos of himself performing short pieces and encouraging other musicians -- of all levels -- around the world to join him in offering “Songs of Comfort.” Ma joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss the project and play Dvorak.
https://www.pbssocal.org/programs/pbs-newshour/songs-of-comfort-1584567629
@kanaazpereira, @colleenyoung - I hope you will find a free 3 minutes to listen.

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Just wonderful, @rosemarya!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 21, 2020

Hi All: If you are missing your season tickets to the opera, you might enjoy these video previews of operas from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Here is the link to give you a taste of some great opera moments, https://www.metopera.org/.

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