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Theses are my thoughts and ramblings as I forge my way through this thing they call life. |
These are my thoughts and ramblings as I forge my way through this thing they call Life. I blog with these groups: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "Blogging Circle of Friends " ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Soundtrack for Your Life Prompt: What were you listening to last year? The Sound of Silence - Pentatonix Beautiful rendition. I think I like this version better, although the original is sweet. The Original - Simon and Garfunkel A little about the meaning - from Wikipedia: Simon wrote "The Sound of Silence" when he was 21 years old,[9][10] with Simon explaining that the song was written in his bathroom, where he turned off the lights to better concentrate.[11] "The main thing about playing the guitar, though, was that I was able to sit by myself and play and dream. And I was always happy doing that. I used to go off in the bathroom, because the bathroom had tiles, so it was a slight echo chamber. I'd turn on the faucet so that water would run (I like that sound, it's very soothing to me) and I'd play. In the dark. 'Hello darkness, my old friend / I've come to talk with you again.'"[12] According to Garfunkel, the song was first developed in November, but Simon took three months to perfect the lyrics, which he claims were entirely written on February 19, 1964.[13] Garfunkel, introducing the song at a live performance (with Simon) in Harlem, June 1966, summed up the song's meaning as "the inability of people to communicate with each other, not particularly intentionally but especially emotionally, so what you see around you are people unable to love each other." A few lyrics: Hello darkness, my old friend I've come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence In restless dreams, I walked alone Narrow streets of cobblestone 'Neath the halo of a street lamp I turned my collar to the cold and damp When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light That split the night And touched the sound of silence And in the naked light, I saw Ten thousand people, maybe more People talking without speaking People hearing without listening People writing songs that voices never shared And no one dared Disturn the sounds of silence. And a little extra Pentaonix: This is also cool - history of music in about 4 minutes. |
Soundtrack for Your Life Prompt: What were you listening to last year? And in the Acapella continuation here are Pentatonix with Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody It truly is amazing what they can do. The first time I saw them was on a Glee Club competition show. It was a blast. I believe Pentatonix won. I can definitely see why. I love this song. It is another one of those songs I sing to myself on occasion. A few lyrics that often get stuck in my head... why? I have no idea. "Mama. Just a killed a man. Put a gun against his head Pulled my trigger now he's dead. Oh Mama OHHHHH Didn't mean to make you cry If i'm not back tomorrow Carry on Carry on Carry on I doesn't really matter." |
Soundtrack for Your Life Prompt: What were you listening to last year? Glee... a television show with a musical, acappella bent. Now that is what it's all about. Especially when Journey is often a big choice of music. Don't Stop Believing. This is from the pilot. So much of the story plays out under the words of that song. Those that are not on stage singing all have a part to play in the future of the Glee Club. Corny, but my kind of thing. It is sad to remember that the guy singing the main part is no longer with us. His memory lives on in his part and his singing. |
Soundtrack for Your Life Prompt: What were you listening to last year? Acapella. My love goes back to this group. The Nylons. I saw them in concert at the University of Guelph when I was in grade 11. Loved it. It was also the first concert I had attended outside of anything at Ontario Place - and I am dating myself here as Ontario Place is no more. I had to write a review of the concert for my grade 11 music class. Don't remember how that went, but the concert was so much fun... and I did go by myself. I often sing this song when I am working around the house. A few Lyrics: Took a walk and passed your house late last night All the shades were pulled and drawn way down tight From within the dim light cast two silhouettes on the shade Oh what a lovely couple they made Put his arms around your waist, held you tight Kisses I could almost taste in the night I wondered why I'm not the guy whose silhouette's on the shade I couldn't hide those tears in my eyes |
Soundtrack for Your Life Prompt: What were you listening to last year? Freedom - Mashup - Perfect Pitch 3 and the Voice Perform. I am a huge fan of Perfect Pitch. The first movie is my favourite, but the music is fabulous in all three of the movies. I love the acapella stuff - it's aca-amazing! I love how they work songs together making an even better version. This brings another dimension to the 'Perfect Pitch' franchise mixing songs and adding in other artists to make it fuller. Gotta love it. Enjoy! |
Soundtrack for Your Life Prompt: What were you listening to last year? Need You Now - Plumb Love this song. It reminds me that God is there for me, through the good, the bad and the ugly. I just need to remember to ask for His help. I need His strength to guide and sustain me through it all. These days I am feeling low and down on myself. I need this reminder that I am good enough and that I need Him. He's got my back and my heart. This was actually my Valentine's Day pick... I am just slow to get these posted this week. |
Soundtrack for Your Life Prompt: What were you listening to last year? These Boots Are Made For Walking - Nancy Sinatra Everyone needs a kick ass song. This one is a reminder for me to stick up for myself and not let others walk all over me. I will admit I am not a fan of the shortest dresses ever, but it was the 1960's and free love was a thing. Still, I prefer a little modesty. Styles come and go. I wouldn't be surprised if that design of dress was created by a man... but I digress. Enjoy the song. |
Soundtrack for Your Life Prompt: What were you listening to last year? Nichole Nordeman - Brave This song brings a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. It reminds me that I can be more than this world says I can be... Fear can't hold me back. Love and Faith push me to be my best and to shine. My purpose is not to hide in the corner. It is to share my talents, my God given talents with the world to make things better than the Status Quo. |
Soundtrack of Your Life Prompt: What did I listen to last year? An now for something a little different... two songs... in a lip sync battle. Is this allowed? Not sure, but I had fun listening to this. I adore Anna Kendrick and she rocked J.Lo's Booty. John Krasinski is hilarious when he did Tina Turner's Proud Mary. Sometimes you just gotta have fun with music and this had me smiling, laughing and trying to sing along! Enjoy! |
Soundtrack for Your Life Prompt: What songs was I listening to last year? Holiday - Madonna Live Aid version. I put this in my Bimoji Classroom at the end of the school year. I wanted a fun song to send my students off for summer and this one was it. Being a child of the 80s, this was so great to see. Live Aid was big. 1985. Those crowds would never happen now. No traveling either. Not for me. The words are pretty basic. There is no story, like my other song choices to this point, but it is a fun song. Great to dance to and to celebrate the end of a good school year despite all the craziness of Covid. Enjoy. A few lyrics: Holiday Celebrate Holiday Celebrate If we took a holiday Took some time to celebrate Just one day out of life It would be It would be so nice Everybody spread the word We're gonna have a celebration All across the world In every nation |