Just one year, 1935, produced two of the most legendary musical superstars of all time. Elvis Presley was born in January 1935 and Luciano Pavarotti that October. One burst on to the music scene and shook it all up, the other brought new life to the classics. I don’t play music or sing, and IContinue reading “The Magic Of Music”
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A Past That Endures
Creativity, art, music, might feel a world away from the very brutal realities of war: mud, death, rubble, bomb craters. 80 years on from VE Day, which saw many countries emerge from World War Two, this week has seen crowds gather once more to commemorate and to celebrate. Those six long years of war areContinue reading “A Past That Endures”
Treasure Chest
Are you a collector? Is there something you look out to collect wherever you go – maybe hats, teapots, clocks, football shirts, first edition books or teddy bears? I’ve never formed a collection, but I’ve known people who collect Victoriana, music memorabilia, and model houses & railways – and even someone who collects anything toContinue reading “Treasure Chest”
Release
Yes, it’s starting to look – and sound – a lot like Christmas. To me, what sums up Christmas more than anything is festive music, however early it starts. Carols and classics like Fairytales of New York are on the radio, while in the shops, as someone quipped to me the other day, “Mariah Carey’sContinue reading “Release”
Up Country
Country music is enjoying an upsurge. Whether it be Dolly Parton, whose fame only continues to grow in her 70s, or younger stars such as Taylor Swift and Beyonce, whose Texas Hold-‘Em recently became a record-breaking hit, country is winning over more fans than ever. Why is this? Streaming is known to have widened musicalContinue reading “Up Country”
Nature’s Soundscape
Hearing sounds of the natural world can become everyday and something I take for granted. Wind rustling through tree leaves, a blackbird singing, bees buzzing, water trickling over stones. There are apps now to identify pretty well any natural sound. In some ways they make us listen out more, then learn what’s in our midst.Continue reading “Nature’s Soundscape”
Music For Every Mood
Is there truly music for every mood? With a vast array of music now only a tap or a click away, there surely has to be. The choice of musical genre, rhythm, beat, tempo, duration and performer has become endless and can feel overpowering or overwhelming. But with such choice now everyday, are there commonContinue reading “Music For Every Mood”
Fuller Lives
Art, music and all arts enrich life, and they’ve become tools we can all use for wellbeing – to lift mood and ease mental health issues. They open up fuller lives. March is Women’s History Month, and opening up fuller lives is just what women have fought to do for themselves. The arts can beContinue reading “Fuller Lives”
Songs For Life
If you were to choose one song that is “your song”, what would it be? A song you remember hearing on a special occasion, or one you just couldn’t stop singing along to when you were young? A song you’ve loved for years, or a song you’ve only discovered lately? Maybe it would be aContinue reading “Songs For Life”
Ballet Boost
Have you ever thought that ballet might boost your wellbeing? Perhaps you dance, or used to dance. Perhaps you enjoy listening to ballet music, or watching ballet, either live in a theatre or streamed or on TV. For World Ballet Day, I’m exploring how ballet might improve wellness and mood. Why might it do that?Continue reading “Ballet Boost”
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