Crossover Music, Easy Listening, & Light Classical

[KGIII]

One of my faves will always be Tommy Emmanuel.

Here's his take on Mason Williams' "Classical Gas".

I like the golpe. His tambora is also good. (Those terms are included for those who'd like to look them up.) I should record Classical Gas one of these days. As for Mason Williams, I don't know if he's still doing any performing (or writing), but I believe he's still alive and kicking. But that rendition was quite nicely done.

His Wikipedia page is informative:

Tommy Emmanuel - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Chet Atkins has a take on Classical Gas, which I do not mind. It's very different from the original, but not terrible.

One of the things I like most about classical music is that it's always arranged by someone. There may be many arrangements, and even arrangements based on an arrangement. Each person is putting their own stamp on things.

Then, in formal orchestras, you have a conductor. They further determine the musicality. They may bring emphasis to parts nearly left out of other renditions. While you might know the song, it may be played in a way that you've never heard it played before.

 

[Brickwizard]

Another brilliant version from a great session/country plucker..

 

[The Duck]

 

[The Duck]

 

[Condobloke]

Remember this woman..... 2009, ....she was 47 at that time

She is now 16 years older

and still sings like a nightingale.

In 2013, she revealed her diagnosis with autism spectrum disorder, previously called Asperger’s syndrome, and how it affected her life and career.

Where Is Susan Boyle Now? All About the Singer's Life Today (Including Her Major Transformation!)

Susan Boyle went viral in 2009 after her 'Britain’s Got Talent' audition. Here’s everything to know where the Scottish singer is now and the transformation she's made in the years since.

people.com

 

[MzQ1NjExN2]

Remember this woman..... 2009, ....she was 47 at that time

She is now 16 years older

View attachment 29275

and still sings like a nightingale.

View attachment 29276

In 2013, she revealed her diagnosis with autism spectrum disorder, previously called Asperger’s syndrome, and how it affected her life and career.

Where Is Susan Boyle Now? All About the Singer's Life Today (Including Her Major Transformation!)

Susan Boyle went viral in 2009 after her 'Britain’s Got Talent' audition. Here’s everything to know where the Scottish singer is now and the transformation she's made in the years since.

people.com

I remember her and this guy:

I don't really watch the show but I've seen those two audition.

 

[Condobloke]

I remember William, he fell foul of Cowell's mouth

 

[wizardfromoz]

Here's a different take on Classical, one by the man himself, accompanied by a harpist.

 

[Condobloke]

I think the Eagles were aware of more than perhaps we gave them credit for....

""We satisfy our endless needs, and justify our bloody deeds.. In the name of destiny, and in the name of God.." ......."

If you wish to follow the lyrics, click on the youtube link and click once on captions.

 

[MzQ1NjExN2]

Here's a different take on Classical, one by the man himself, accompanied by a harpist.

Wow a harp is an amazing instrument. The sounds are amazing.

 

[wizardfromoz]

My favourite husband and wife team, the Brooklyn Duo, with one of their Christmas numbers.

 

[Condobloke]

A harpist can make or break an ensemble or even an orchestra.

They are as crucial to the timing or 'beat' as the conductor.

 

[Condobloke]

 

[Condobloke]

 

[Condobloke]

warning: ....the following music runs for 8 hours

 

[KGIII]

accompanied by a harpist.

A long time ago, I dated a professional harpist. I can play (assuming I can remember) a few things on the harp. More specifically, it was a concert grand pedal harp. Given enough time, I can play most anything on the harp. That's because you can sort of cheat.

If you look really closely (and not all harpists do this), Middle C is tinted red. In some cases, the F notes are marked in blue. This helps you know where you are. Also, sometimes all the C notes will be tinted red.

That's kind of the standard, but some harpists prefer other colors -- and some harpists don't use colored strings at all.

Anyhow, she played in a fairly famous orchestra and traveled a lot. We were together for long enough to cohabitate. That gave me plenty of time with her practice harp. I learned to pluck out songs from Led Zeppelin to Pink Floyd.

In this case, her practice harp had colored strings. Her performance harp did not have colored strings.

Also, harps can be absurdly expensive. The harp she used to perform with had been loaned to her from some collection and was quite valuable. Her practice harp was worth more than some nice (at the time) new cars.

Man, thanks for posting that!

You dredged up memories I haven't had for years -- which is one of the many reasons why I like music.

 

[Condobloke]

 

[Condobloke]

 

[Condobloke]

 

[Condobloke]