Try "Song for Judith" on for size. It fits me really well. And I sing it to myself.

Do you think that's Narcissistic? Nah. The greatest love is in the center of you right now...

Wish I could have found a sound clip. Here are the lyrics.

Love yourself!

Phil

Awesome and inspiring bit of percussion lesson footage..

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGWu144pQZo]YouTube - El bebe conguero parte 4 la mano secreta[/ame]

Look out, it's the new Tito Puente!!!

Cheers,

Phil

Chico Cesar.. I love this guy's way.. so beautifully unaffected by any pretense.. pure joy..

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9GyFmQxUOg"]YouTube - Putumayo Presents: Brasileiro - Chico Cesar "Mama Africa"[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnFnUUxN7lM"]YouTube - Chico Cesar ( A primeira Vista ) By Jean Lopes e Olindo este[/ame]

Has anybody listened to the lyrics on Snow Patrol's Shut Your Eyes?

adam_braithwaite wrote:

Has anybody listened to the lyrics on Snow Patrol's Shut Your Eyes?

Adam, one comment:


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfvimqTWQI4"]Shut your eyes...[/ame]

Phil

zzzzzzzzzz... What?

My other half just brought me back into the world of pop culture for a minute, and had me listen to this...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkHTsc9PU2A"]Jason Mraz: I'm Yours[/ame]

I like it! There's even a little NLP in there too, if you look real closely...

(my name means love) phil (aka Strange Bird)

Hi Phil,

Cool! quiet trancy don't you think!

Violeta

Violeta wrote:

Hi Phil,

Cool! quiet trancy don't you think!

Violeta

I only have one response to that, Violeta...



(my name means love) phil

My passion is music from the movies. And, no, I'm not talking about the 'Top Gun' soundtrack or 'Fame'. Nor am I talking about the modern crash-bang-wallop and 'everything requires an apocalyptic chorus' themeless muzak that is normal fare for the modern Hollywood blockbuster. (I swear, come Fantastic Four 3, even Reed Richards reaching for a box of cornflakes will be scored with a Carmina Burana soundalike.)

But I love a certain generation of film music - the scores of Miklos Rosza (Ben Hur, El Cid, Spellbound), Bernard Herrmann (Vertigo, Marnie, The Ghost and Mrs Muir), Ennio Morricone (The Good The Bad And The Ugly, The Mission) and my favourite John Barry (Goldfinger, Out Of Africa, Walkabout, Midnight Cowboy, etc)

What I love about this kind of film music is it not only elicit states but it kind of does a musical 'nested loops' thing, as the music carries arcs of story, character and emotion through journeys to a conclusion.

So, to answer the question ...

I find many themes and cues from films 'inspirational' in different ways. One of my favourites if I want to get into a peak 'up for it' state is Bill Conti's Rocky theme.

Anyway, peace to all.

Cheers

Stephen,

What film score composers can do with a piece of music to carry the story is amazing. You may often notice that the same musical theme can be shaped by changes in key, tonality, tempo, dynamic, instrumentation...the possibilities are endless...to match the drama, while creating musical continuity throughout!

This is a very interesting topic for sure.

Have you considered the work of Takemitsu? His work along these lines was exemplary--perhaps is best known film score is the one for Ran.

(my name means love) phil

I am a real sucker for metal, especially 80s metal. Anything that includes the amazing of vocals of Ronnie James Dio, Bruce Dickinson and Rob Halford gives me inspiration. I'm also a big fan of great guitarists such as Tony Iommi, Joe Satriani, Randy Rhoads, Dave Mustaine and Jimmy Hendrix.

If it's for a special inspirational occasion: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iXCRsvMXWU]YouTube - Sepultura - Ratamahatta[/ame]

Here are new songs that pump me up.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU9TNMLFNPI]YouTube - Superbad Soundtrack - The Roots - Here I Come[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jzSh_MLNcY]YouTube - Kanye West - Stronger[/ame]

And a new song that heals my soul.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrNoDUblAtE]YouTube - Leona Lewis - Better In Time[/ame]

so many

but today it is

[ame=http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny4izkgnX_k]YouTube - To Be By Your Side - Nick Cave[/ame]

mrlimbic wrote:

Awesome and inspiring bit of percussion lesson footage..

YouTube - El bebe conguero parte 4 la mano secreta

my goodness, when i have a child i will give it some bongos. and possibly some dungarees.

x

Healing Angel - Loving
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdT3HB-fxD4"]YouTube - Healing Angel - Loving[/ame]

Just gets me every time


This one is lovely too

Be Thou My Vision - Healing Angel
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faAtWis-TjE&NR=1[/ame]

I love this ladies voice and will take a leaf out of her book

Try this one on for size, everyone, when you find yourself caught up in the middle of a reactive pattern.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIkFsVYWXxs"]Rob Thomas--Little Wonders[/ame]

A good friend recently sent this to me, and it worked really well.

Todayland!

Be well, and at peace,

Phil

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbZDjnWtK1A]YouTube - Cyndi Lauper "True Colors"[/ame]

Be well, and at peace,

Phil

Very nice.

Loved it!

Thank you, Phi.

Venus