When They Sound the Last 'All Clear'

by Vera Lynn

Because today is Veteran's Day (aka Remembrance Day) I've decided to post this WWII era song. I may not agree with the politics behind some conflicts but I'd like to thank all the veterans who were willing to sacrifice their lives for their country.

LYRICS:

When they sound the last all-clear

How happy, my darling, we'll be

When they turn up the lights

And the dark lonely nights

Are only a memory

Never more we'll be apart

Always together, sweetheart

For the peace-bells will ring

And the whole world will sing

When they sound the last all-clear

We've got our troubles and we've got our cares

But as long as we keep smiling through

There'll come a day

When the clouds roll away

And the sun will be shining anew

When they sound the last all-clear

How happy, my darling, we'll be

When they turn up the lights

And the dark lonely nights

Are only a memory

Never more we'll be apart

Always together, sweetheart

For the peace-bells will ring

And the whole world will sing

When they sound the last all-clear

song purchased from eMusic

Busby Berkeley Dreams

by The Magnetic Fields

A few nights ago the Busby Berkeley film "Golddiggers of 1933" was on tv and I managed to catch a bit of the end (my favorite part of the film!). My brother was there with me and I was excited to share with him the artistry of the of the talented Berkeley. Enjoy the song and the dance numbers choreographed by Berkeley!

Theme from Jean de Florette

I'm prone to obsessive behavior, like a match I just need a firm strike and I burst into all-consuming flames (though I don't burn out so quickly). My current obsession is the film Jean de Florette and its soundtrack. I rented it from Netflix a few days ago mainly because I was in the mood to watch two of my favorite French actors, Gerard Depardieu and Yves Montand, at work and I was not disappointed even though I struggled with Montand's character because my adoration for Montand made it difficult to swallow the darker parts of his character. Without further adieu I present to you the lovely piece of music that I can now sort of pick out on the piano and am slowly managing to play on the harmonica:

And here's the cheesy trailer (keep in mind the trailer is very much from the '80s ^_^)

12/30/10 EDIT

Here is a clip of Toscanini conducting the piece "La Forza del Destino" by Verdi which inspired the "Jean de Florette" soundtrack

Girls Who Play Guitars

by Maximo Park

I'm a pretty random person that does all sorts of random things. On a whim I typed "russian literature" in the emusic search box and I came across Maximo Park's album "Our Earthly Pleasures" which contains a track with the title "Russian Literature". I liked what I heard so I downloaded the following:

Here's the same song live:

AMA Song

by Phil Ochs

(A.M.A. = American Medical Association)

I didn't know I had this song until it popped up on my iPod's shuffle and I was pleasantly surprised.

I couldn't help but laugh because it seems that the "Healthcare Debate" has been going on for quite a long time and will probably continue for years to come because 1) The system will always try to screw us over and 2) We'll never be satisfied because we can always demand better (especially if we are being screwed). I feel silly for forgetting that the times don't really change very much.

Star Star

by The Frames

Today when I picked my brothers up from school something amazing happened the elder of my two brothers didn't change the music I had playing a single time during our long ride (after school traffic is the worst!). He is quick to find fault with the music I have on my iPod, he doesn't appreciate folk or opera (and I don't appreciate rap or hip hop ^_^), but today my iPod was left untouched until "Star Star" started playing and he picked it up to see the name of the song and the name of the band. Here's to other people liking what you listen to!

At Last

from "Breaker Morant"

performed by Edward Morant

Still feeling really crummy (cold+..."other".. -_-). I managed to make it to church today, though I only went to the last hour so I could play the piano during the relief society meeting. When I got home to wallow in the joys of being sick I decided to listen to my favorite record, the soundtrack to Breaker Morant. I love listening to Woodward's gorgeous voice ^_^

Here is Woodward performing in the film, he sings at around 2:52