Monthly Archives: June 2021

“Blow the Man Down” #Music

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You probably know this tune, but did you know it’s an English sea shanty from the 1800s and possibly earlier? I heard it as a child and wanted to include it in my sea-themed pieces.

Here, the Ocean Drum plays its wave sound, as well as rhythm beats. Melody and harmony are both played on alto recorder, with ukulele accompaniment.

I hope this brings a smile to your face! ☺️

Nature #Poem

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Here are 3 poems I wrote previously, here accompanied by Zaphir Sunray/Summer chime. They are
Nature’s Night (Sonnet),
Our Nature,
and
Revolving Spiral (Etheree).

Close your eyes and have a listen… Maybe share the recording with a friend… I hope you enjoy them!

For Eugi’s Weekly Prompt,
Nature

“Let the Lower Lights Be Burning” #Music

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Here’s another familiar hymn by Philip P. Bliss, “Let the Lower Lights Be Burning.” A further nod to my happy childhood days listening to record albums of songs I didn’t hear anywhere else, some of which I haven’t heard since, but have never forgotten.

Enjoy the Ocean Drum, one of Remo’s wonderful additions to the hand percussion world, and my Native-American-made deerskin drum as well. You’ll hear this soothing melody on lyre, then alto recorder accompanied by ukulele. I hope you enjoy this first of several sea-themed pieces I’ll be sharing in the coming days!