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Category Archives: Music
Do you love me, you robot?
Thanks to Marilyn W. – an AP story in the Seattle Times Boston Dynamics released a video on Tuesday showing four of its robots dancing to the 1962 hit “Do You Love Me?” by The Contours, and it caught fire … Continue reading
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Hope it’s not been too blue
Thanks to Pam P.
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Christmas music from a Scottish castle — in Pennsylvania
The annual tradition of the “Glencairn Sing” continues with a special online program. This unique concert video features the “Glencairn Horns,” other instruments, vocalists, readings from the Christmas story, and musicians performing music familiar to generations of audiences. Making this … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday, Beethoven
Thanks for Ann M. Click on the links for wonderful music
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Singing about the longest time
Thanks to Sally S.
Nutty Nutcracker
Thanks to Ann M. for sending this. Read about the Skyline connection below! The Melodica Men Story Please note: Tristan, the one on the left, is Doug and Connie Clarke’s grandson! They started busking on Vashon and then at Pike’s … Continue reading
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Learning to yodel – Maria Von Trapp teaches Julie Andrews
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Home, home on the range – at Skyline
This is the last EAF song. No more, I promise!
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The five “masketeers” and pianist perform for us
Having fun and music, these fab five perform to help with fundraising for the Employee Appreciation Fund (EAF) – the lyrics are below Our staff are jolly good fellows Their efforts keep us mellow So do their friendly “hellos” … Continue reading
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So much to say about the fly!
Thanks to Mary Jane F. for reach out to RBG!
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John Denver & the Muppets sing Home on the Range
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This should make your day
Thanks to Dorothy W. and Linda W. To say the cellist is a man outstanding in his field is almost correct… certainly, he’s a man who’s out-sitting in his field. He is: Stjepan Hauser, a Croation cellist. His performance of … Continue reading
Art Garfunkel’s blind friend who inspired “Sound Of Silence” tells his story
Simon and Garfunkel’s “Sound Of Silence” is one of the best songs of all time and was inspired by Sanford “Sandy” Greenberg, Art Garfunkel roomate and best friend who lost his vision. Sanford released a moving new memoir named “Hello Darkness, My … Continue reading
Don’t miss this guitarist!
Ed note: I love to listen to Julian. He literally can joyfully play anything. If you would eat dinner at the Opera, you may have heard him playing in the lobby area there. Thursday, July 30 at 1:30pm–Spotlight: Virtual Performance: … Continue reading
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Hang on Ruthie, hang on
Wishing well for RBG, from Mary Jane F. Click here: https://youtu.be/bQ8JQGpsi4A
Love and loss
Thanks to Linda W. Today is the birthday of choreographer Donald Byrd AND composer Emmanuel Witzthum. To celebrate, we’re sharing a full dress rehearsal recording of one of their collaborations: Love and Loss. This video is open to the public, so please … Continue reading
Surprise opera in a school
Thanks to Rosemary W.
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