Blog-Tripping
Tonight I went blog-tripping, visiting places I haven't been for awhile. I decided to share a couple of neat blogs (yes, I'm blog-challenged again, but they are neat sites).
One of my all-time favorite authors, Jenny Crusie, talks about writing positive goals vs. negative goals for her characters and shares a lovely scene from her WIP. You won't regret taking a few minutes to read her post.
Awhile back, I discovered a blogger/writer whose voice I love. Her name is Buffy, and she's a most interesting individual -- I found myself reading all of her back blog posts, as well as excerpts from some of her work.
Finally, though not a blog, my son, who's found his musical feet lately, discovered this YouTube video -- he's listened to it a lot. See, when he and my daughter were little, I played this song often for them and I'd ask, "Who's the composer?" and "What's the song?" They always answered, "Canon in D by Pachelbel" (they remembered the composer by rhyming it with Taco Bell). This very different rock version isn't bad. Actually...it's freaking amazing!
13 Comments:
At 4:04 AM, Honey said…
Oh. My. Goodness.
That was amazing.
What a rockin' way to start the day!
At 11:05 AM, Aura said…
Very interesting E! Thanks for sharing. :)
At 11:50 AM, Ellen said…
Dad, I had the original song on a 2-CD set called "The Best Classical Music in the World...Ever". It's awesome - has a great mix of different classical artists, and I played it in the car all the time. The kids still can name Canon in D, a couple of Beethoven tunes and Mozart's "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" if they hear them. I'm not sure how old that kid is who played this rock version - but he's incredible, huh?
H, definitely a rockin' way to start the day!
A, you're welcome. :)
I've asked Chris and the kids to learn play Canon in D -- together as a group -- for my Mother's Day gift. They're already practicing (Chris on piano, Roxie on acoustic guitar, and James on bass) - I think they might be ready by May. LOL. They're fun to watch. :)
At 2:31 PM, Anonymous said…
WOW! I'm awed by that kid's talent. Thank you for sharing it, Ellen. My boys loved it, too. :)
At 3:01 PM, Ellen said…
Hi Viv! It's amazing that kids can get into a classical song, huh? I guess it's all in the wrapping. LOL.
At 7:34 PM, Tempest Knight said…
It's great to see youngsters playing something other than rock on their guitars. *g* If they only knew how good it is for their fingers to play classical. Hehehe! (an ex-classical guiarrist)
At 7:50 PM, Ellen said…
Tempest, that's so cool! Can one be an EX-classical guitarrist? Even though my husband rarely picks up his guitar anymore, he says he still plays in his mind. I just nod my head and pretend to understand. LOL.
At 3:10 AM, KimAmburn said…
That's amazing! Also, I think your Mother's day gift sounds incredible.
At 6:12 AM, Ellen said…
Thanks, Kim - I'm excited for my gift. :)
At 7:21 AM, Kristen Painter said…
That's the song I walked down the aisle to. Well, not that version, obviously...lol
At 8:31 AM, Ellen said…
Canon in D would be the perfect wedding song, Kristen. That must've been heavenly.
At 3:48 AM, Shannon said…
Ellen, thanks for sharing that clip. It is wonderful to get to see that kind of talent.
At 8:12 AM, Ellen said…
It is. And thanks for dropping by, Shannon. :)
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