Mike's Daily Music Video

[OldMike]

Nice one Jaq gotta love Beethoven's 9th, Paula after that performance I think they were permitted a quick bow before dispersing ;)

I'm going festive today.

Over A Thousand People Came Together To Break a Record And Bring This Moving Christmas Hymn To Life (The Piano Guys)

https://youtu.be/PrLoWt2tfqg

[Suzi]

The EPIC version....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIj8vlOeHZ4

[Jaquaia]

It had to be done...
https://youtu.be/ZeyHl1tQeaQ

[OldMike]

Not heard this for ages (I've the "Live from London" DVD this is from).

Sheer bliss.

The Webb Sisters - If It Be Your Will (Live in London) ft. Leonard Cohen

https://youtu.be/O_XcMAGZjuY

[OldMike]

I feel a Christmas boogie coming on.

Silent Night- Christmas Shoppers Didn't Expect This Performance

https://youtu.be/h-MpEn8Nyc4

[Suzi]

I loved that Mike! :)

[Suzi]

A new version of an epic classic? Loved this!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-DwwBlXcKc

[OldMike]

Gaudete - anonim, Piae Cantiones, 1582

https://youtu.be/prMjHYFKkGM

First the original Latin lyrics


Gaudete, Gaudete!
Christus et natus
Ex maria virgine,
Gaudete!

Tempus ad est gratiae,
Hoc quod optabamus;
Carmina laetitiae,
Devote redamus

Deus homo factus est,
Natura mirante;
Mundus renovatus est
A Christo regnante.

Ezechiellis porta
Clausa pertransitur;
Unde lux est orta
Salus invenitur.

Ergo nostra cantio,
Psallat iam in lustro;
Benedicat Domino:
Salus Regi nostro.


Now an approximate translation with some paraphrasing to maintain the flow of the song.


Rejoice, Rejoice!
Christ is born
Of the virgin Mary,
Rejoice!

It is now the time of grace
That we have desired;
Let us sing songs of joy,
Let us give devotion.

God was made man,
And nature marvels;
The world was renewed
By Christ who is King.

The closed gate of Ezechiel
Has been passed through;
From where the light rises
Salvation is found.

Therefore let our assembly now sing,
Sing the Psalms to purify us;
Let it praise the Lord:
Greetings to our King.

[Suzi]

We Cross posted! Love yours!

[Paula]

Beautiful, Mike, but why did the camera person only video the ladies? (giggle)

[OldMike]

Antonio Salieri - Sinfonia Veneziana

https://youtu.be/G_5Dr8Bz5Bc

The movie Amadeus portrayed Salieri and Mozart as enemies when they were friends it was only in later years that Mozart surpassed Salieri in popularity.

[Suzi]

That's so true! Beautiful piece Mike..

I love a song with purpose... Not my fav track of theirs, but I do love this one.... Love by Imagine Dragons!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxIgHSOLO_Q

[OldMike]

Nice choice Suzi.

A new year let's try to make it a good 'un.

P!nk - Try (The Truth About Love - Live From Los Angeles)

https://youtu.be/ivPEKaBHjYA

[Suzi]

MIKE, MIKE, MIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have you seen this? It's hilarious!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbC6dLG_dQY

[OldMike]

^^^ (rofl) pants wettingly funny.

Let's have a good ol' sing song.

Bee Gees Medley - Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles

https://youtu.be/nW96hS0uNLo

[Suzi]

That was so cool! :)

[OldMike]

No words needed except why didn't the camera zoom out a bit!?

HAUSER and Señorita - I Will Always Love You

https://youtu.be/u7FkfFjBMq8

[OldMike]

Can you hear that? NO! That's because it's the sound of silence.

Simon & Garfunkel-The Sounds of Silence Gayageum ver. by Luna

https://youtu.be/NHG0o-GFwQE

[Suzi]

Something to totally blow your mind today - It completely blew mine..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjY7AnUdisU

[Paula]

Suzi, I loved that (much against my better judgement as I love Enya). And awesome Guitar Heroesque graphics


Can you hear that? NO! That's because it's the sound of silence.

Simon & Garfunkel-The Sounds of Silence Gayageum ver. by Luna

https://youtu.be/NHG0o-GFwQE

Ermmmm ?

[Suzi]

I'm glad you liked it, I love Enya too and found it by accident. I was a bit "wtf?" and then got into it!

[OldMike]

Blew my mind too Suzi, I'm a lover of Enya too, loved the arcade game type graphics.

As for you Princess how can you erm Luna :x

[OldMike]

I wonder if this'll get an "erm" (wasntme)

2CELLOS - With Or Without You [LIVE at Arena Pula]

https://youtu.be/jNziABZJhj0

[Paula]

That was beautiful. Reminds me of college - I used to play it a lot there, but on the piano not the cello

[Suzi]

Beautiful Mike!

[OldMike]

When there are no words play some music.

SJAELLA Vokalensemble - Music For A While (Henry Purcell)

https://youtu.be/8TTjw2tGbtg

[Suzi]

I love this...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0wLwUQ-WdM

[Suzi]

I have to share this! Cyndi Lauper is still epic, yellow mohican and can still sing!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VOZokP2HYw

[OldMike]

I expect an erm from a certain Princess (giggle)

Hallelujah - Mark Alan Wade - Hammered Dulcimer


https://youtu.be/WVLRIqPxQJg

Must be ages since I heard Cyndi, thanks for sharing Suzi (party)

Edit:
Andrea Bocelli is one of the best and Aida Garifullina (I came across her recently) is stunning thanks for sharing Suzi they blend together so well 5 stars :)

[Paula]

I’ve never heard of a Dulcimer. It sounds like a mellow harpsichord

Suzi, that was beautiful

[Suzi]

Mike I'm glad you liked them!

I love the Dulcimer, it's so underused and underrated! I fell in love with it when I heard this guy...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6QOr-oCTwU

[OldMike]

I’ve never heard of a Dulcimer. It sounds like a mellow harpsichord

Suzi, that was beautiful

There's the hammered dulcimer played with hammers and there's also the dulcimer which is plucked with the fingers.

Jessica Comeau- Colcannon (Traditional Irish, Arr. for Mountain Dulcimer)

https://youtu.be/biKCln8AOP0

[Paula]

I think I prefer the hammered one - was the manual one what Cyndi Lauper was playing?

[Suzi]

Yes she was - almost like a layed down guitar!

[OldMike]

Another rarely heard instrument the zither is today's offering.

Etienne de Lavaulx - The House of the rising Sun played on a 6 Chord Zither

https://youtu.be/hqtdq06bgOM

[Paula]

I love this soooo much


https://youtu.be/2lGP78ckF_Q

[OldMike]

Heard it on the radio this very morning.

Alberto Giurioli - Tutto è bellissimo

https://youtu.be/KZGiUVUq8sc

[OldMike]

A Disney classic.

DCappella - Circle of Life/He Lives in You

https://youtu.be/SKnZvbT2ZoI

[Paula]

Gaw-juss!

[Suzi]

Awesome! :) Gotta love Disney!

[Suzi]

Never heard this like this before!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfFJaU-CeH4

[OldMike]

We all know the tune and the English lyrics, never heard the Italian version before.

[Paula]

I can’t listen to it, it was my grandads favourite and we played it at his funeral. But it is a haunting tune....

[Suzi]

I'm so sorry Paula....(rofl)(rofl)

[Paula]

(Kiss)

[Suzi]

OMG totally the wrong smileys! I'm sorry, I meant (bear)(bear)(bear) not (rofl)! I'm so sorry! I'm not really that insensitive!

[Paula]

I know! That’s why you got a kiss ;)

[OldMike]

OMG totally the wrong smileys! I'm sorry, I meant (bear)(bear)(bear) not (rofl)! I'm so sorry! I'm not really that insensitive!

Those naughty smileys have a will of their own (giggle)

Music is one of those things that goes straight to the soul and can invoke such strong emotions.

Speaking of chalk and cheese try this out :)

The Hillbilly Moon Explosion – Jackson (feat. Sparky from Demented Are Go)

https://youtu.be/_HM_gPFsDpc

[OldMike]

There was a program on BBC 4 with Stewart Copeland about music and it ended with this.

Choir! Choir! Choir! & Patti Smith sing "PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER" in NYC with Stewart Copeland

https://youtu.be/y6Wz3i_BYUc

[Suzi]

This came on my youtube whilst I was doing something else... Had to share. Obviously....



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI_MBT0GQrQ

[OldMike]

Don't tell Paula you'll have her swooning ;)

[Paula]

Oh my (inlove)

[Suzi]

Thought you'd like it! :)

[OldMike]

Not played these guys for a while so to rectify that here they are 'njoy

Battle Beast - Eden (Official Music Video)

https://youtu.be/_hzssKb9940

[Suzi]

Blast from the past?
On an aside, why can't I remember things like the word "teaspoon" or remember what I'm saying in the middle of a sentence, but I can still remember all the words to this song?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6nevGNYTkA

[OldMike]

Nice one Suzi :)

Something from the road least traveled.
Mean Mary - Sweet Jezebel

https://youtu.be/fCuKTDfouMI

[OldMike]

Following on from my last video a golden oldie.

Frankie Laine Jezebel

https://youtu.be/dHvn1VH7q0E

[OldMike]

Something a little different today.

Russian Folk Music - The Bogatyr (Music by Derek & Brandon Fiechter)

https://youtu.be/y2RGfZlLLEA

[Suzi]

OO I like that!

It made me think of Russian dancing and I found this gem - the dance section of the soviet army! Can you imagine our troops in a dance troop?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0fTVnhg7S0

[OldMike]

'njoy

House of The Rising Sun/Amazing Grace (Cover by Athens Creek)

https://youtu.be/iw6vMpbppUg

[Suzi]

Mike that's an awesome version!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxPj3GAYYZ0

[Paula]

Mike, stunning cover!

Suzi, such a beautiful and heartbreaking song

[Suzi]

I know, I heard it this morning and haven't heard it for ages, but I couldn't get it out of my head....

[OldMike]

Tears from heaven is beautiful yet heartbreakingly sad.

[OldMike]

Seeing as Suzi posted one of her Fab 5's as "Raspberries" *titters like a schoolboy* it brought to mind this video.

Spike Milligan - The Fresh Fruit Song

https://youtu.be/p-IU-NQ8c14

[Suzi]

That's awesome! You always make me smile! :)

[OldMike]

Paula, Paula, PAULA listen to this.

Wet Wet Wet - Love Is All Around (Live 8 2005)

https://youtu.be/hTKsF3fLpJI

[Paula]

Oh my ....... (inlove)

Glasgow’s greatest export ;)

[Paula]

Inspired by the lovely Marti Pellow at Live 8, here’s the enormous talent of Eric Clapton at Live Aid


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9myqi7VL9s&feature=youtu.be

[Suzi]

Following that with David Bowie - also Live Aid 1985


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFHC6t13hi0

[Paula]

2 musical geniuses. George Michael & Elton John: Don’t Let the Sun Go Down (on me), Live Aid

And Suzi, you’re not baiting me (rofl)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECN_wgw55lc&feature=youtu.be

[OldMike]

Some great tracks there especially heroes - David Bowie (party)

Now some kids having a great time with a Beatles song.
Time for a good old sing along you know the words.

https://youtu.be/wmp3YOT9sfs

Edit: PS Is Suzi's tech really better than Paula's (giggle)

[Suzi]

Yes my tech is MUCH better - I can input videos! :)

[Paula]

Not baited .....

[Suzi]

(rofl)(rofl)(rofl)

[OldMike]

A blast from the past.

Divine - You Think You're a Man (Countdown, 7 October 1984)

https://youtu.be/yfirqQJC3I0

[Suzi]

Love it! How are you gorgeous?

[OldMike]

Love it! How are you gorgeous?

Gorgeous and modest as always ;)

There were two programmes on BBC 4 about Madonna last night one was a docu-type the other was various scenes taken from her Rebel Heart tour edited together hence the clothing changes.

Madonna - Like a prayer (Live) - Rebel Heart Tour

https://youtu.be/aVPngx-m5tI

PS I think Mike's MS Windows tech is better than the Princesses' Apple Tech and the Boss Lady's Android tech, just saying (giggle)

[Suzi]

In honour of Mike coming out as a cat person....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXrP4Tcnjg4

[OldMike]

^^^ miaow, we are cats and we are gods bow down before us hoomans.

Amazing Grace' (vrije improvisatie) - Gert van Hoef - St. Laurenskerk Rotterdam

https://youtu.be/N-l3YBbZJEY

[OldMike]

A bit of good old fashioned comedy today from TV days gone past.

Carol Burnett Show outtakes - Tim Conway's Elephant Story

https://youtu.be/3qqE_WmagjY

[Suzi]

And now for something entirely different......


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zd9hURkmXM

[OldMike]

Well that was different.

From me something from the path less trodden.

Anna von Hausswolff's rendition of "Funeral For My Future Children"

https://youtu.be/46SWrxVgElo

[Suzi]

**Warning: Watching this might blow your mind, but you will also find yourself watching others.**

Ben introduced me to this group. They are genuine and this is their costume for every gig/video!

OO Ah, Ugala bugala


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxJUVl6ap6c

[OldMike]

Mind blown bet it was hot in those costumes (whew)

What I've got lined up today is pretty tame (though brilliant) compared to Ugala Bugala.

Beautifully sung with a soupcon of humour, 'njoy :x

Hallelujah Chorus - Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC

https://youtu.be/vjknQPK_Kvo

[OldMike]

Today's video is of the giant of all instruments, 'njoy.

Gert van Hoef - Conquest of Paradise - Rolltide - Hope Yiruma

https://youtu.be/Ry6M2jivj6c

[OldMike]

What inspired me to post this nonsense I'll never know, you can thank me later (giggle)

Bobby Pickett "Monster Mash"

https://youtu.be/vNuVifA7DSU

[Suzi]

ROFL! So... you're in a good mood then? :)

[OldMike]

Inspired by looking out of the window today.

The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men (Video)

https://youtu.be/l5aZJBLAu1E

[OldMike]

I can imagine our very own Rock Princess singing this.

Pradogrande Another brick in the Wall

https://youtu.be/kmZNQoavFtw

[Paula]

Wow, Mike that was awesome!

[Suzi]

OO I've randomly found this...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwSxYKQRJXc

[OldMike]

Nice find Suzi.

Think we need a fanfare :)

Lemmens - Fanfare - Organ of Saint Servais, Brussels - Jonathan Scott

https://youtu.be/M6y8VGKrKs0

[Suzi]

Following on from your piece I've found this - Air on a G String on the organ! (I've never heard it on the organ before)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyMz0w2UC9s

[OldMike]

I don't recall an organ version either, orchestra, piano, string quartet etc. it works 'cos it's a good tune and "I oughta know" as should you ;)

Choir! Choir! Choir! sings Alanis Morissette "You Oughta Know"

https://youtu.be/ScA7oDH_eBs

[Suzi]

Nice! :)

[OldMike]

https://youtu.be/lzGkB6YO9Yc

Thank me later.

PS. I got the idea from a FB post by Suzi ;)

[Suzi]

(rofl) Love the Wurzels! :)

[OldMike]

This popped up on YouTube

"Song for a Winter's Night" - CPB Winter Warmer Sessions

https://youtu.be/3J118KZKeQU

[Paula]

Erm interesting ;)

[Suzi]

Hey Mike, look what Fern's just shown me... .


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDrdZM1iGrc

[OldMike]

Haha Suzi I'll never be able to hear Bohemian Rhapsody again without singing along in a squeaking chicken voice ;)

Let's have a Queen sing-a-long

Don't Stop Me Now - Perpetuum Jazzile (Queen vocal cover)

https://youtu.be/VgLYsVelq8Y

[OldMike]

Today I've gone for something entirely inappropriate so if you are easily offended please exit stage left now.

*** Bad language not for the faint of heart ***

F*** it all - Full version - English subtitles ("Let It Go" parody)

https://youtu.be/ohBQ59OXnYM

[OldMike]

A different take on a Guns 'n' Roses tune complete with men in shorts.

The Heimatdamisch: Sweet Child o' Mine (Guns n' Roses)

https://youtu.be/wbsEZzgCwmI

[Suzi]

Very different, but I think you've shared that one before ;)

[OldMike]

Very different, but I think you've shared that one before ;)

I sure have Suzi just felt like giving it another airing ;)

[Suzi]

It's a good one so deserves another outing! :)

[OldMike]

All I can say is WOW!

Kaz Hawkins - Feelin' Good - COVER

https://youtu.be/TFAYi3UzkUw

[Suzi]

OOO I like that! It's a slow burner, but her voice is awesome!

[OldMike]

Not given these guys an outing for a while, so here they are 'njoy (rock)

BATTLE BEAST - No More Hollywood Endings (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

https://youtu.be/SZzhUPe-Bck

[OldMike]

Following on from a Du Hast Rammstein way too happy cover Suzi posted on FB here we have a children's choir version enthusiastically sung.

Du Hast- Rammstein ( Tutarchela Childrens Choir, COVER)

https://youtu.be/UKzpNS9NxOQ

[Suzi]

(rofl) (rofl) (rofl) That's amazing!

[OldMike]

Today a piece normally orchestral but for one day only on piano and cello a piece wrought with emotion.

Dvorak: Goin' Home (Dvorak Symphony No 9 second movement), Alisa Weilerstein cello, Anna Polonsky piano

https://youtu.be/LESwQM-i4C8

[Paula]

Guess what? That made me cry! She is incredible

[Suzi]

Mike that's stunning...

[Paula]

No words.....

https://youtu.be/k__yBNF1YYY

Edit, I can’t take responsibility for finding this - Suzi shared it;)

[Suzi]

Oh it's so emotional and beautiful!

[OldMike]

Thanks Suzi/Paula we all miss Freddie.

Time for a good old sing-along.

Somebody to Love - FlashMob Unasp

https://youtu.be/W_aLaY5Kr4Y

[Paula]

Ooo mike that gave me goosebumps ;) that girls got a set of pipes!

[Suzi]

And me! :)

[OldMike]

Love this song.

Chris Isaak - Wicked Game (Live)

https://youtu.be/mOjTweUPt3Q

[OldMike]

This popped up on YouTube after lunch and I found it cool and uplifting.

Do you know Bill Withers, mmm yes isn't there some pills for that (giggle)

Choir! sings Bill Withers "Lean On Me" For Clintons!

https://youtu.be/-ahEih8mUmI

[OldMike]

This popped up on YouTube 'njoy.

Teach Your Children | Playing For Change Band | Live in Brazil

https://youtu.be/sZIx55cFf-o

[OldMike]

I've gone bluesy for my daily vid 'njoy.

Texas Burning with Carolyn Wonderland: "I Live Alone With Someone"

https://youtu.be/XT4Lr_oVGQY

[Suzi]

Digging the blues...

[Stella180]

I sometimes thing the guitar was made for the blues.

[OldMike]

What skill chewing gum and singing with some sweet guitar playing as a bonus.

Orianthi - How Do You Sleep (Live)

https://youtu.be/Gy0JJH1Rj2g

[Suzi]

I like that Mike.. Thanks!

[OldMike]

Today I've gone for a modern classic from Lady Gaga but with a a twist "paarrrp" (wasntme) better out than in.

Lady Gaga Saga 2011 Version, The Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet

https://youtu.be/2B8_a_VLAyU

[Suzi]

Absolutely love that! :) Thank you for making me smile!

[OldMike]

A little taste of heaven on earth.

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence - Chesnokov (Oktavist, Yuri Vishnyakov)

https://youtu.be/UfH9Z1E96H8

[Suzi]

Mike that's truly beautiful. Thank you so much!

[OldMike]

Let's go back to the late 80's and bash your drum kit or belt the desk and make lots of noise.

Transvision Vamp - Baby I Don't Care TOTP

https://youtu.be/EvMdvZ-vyhM

[Stella180]

Ahhhhh Wendy James. She sure got the lads hearts racing back in the day.

[OldMike]

Ahhhhh Wendy James. She sure got the lads hearts racing back in the day.

Thanks for the info didn't know that :)

Not to harp on without further ado it's the Harp Twins

NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN - The Moody Blues (Harp Twins) Camille and Kennerly

https://youtu.be/ZXIYJwON8v8

[OldMike]

Love the guitar playing on this track.

Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band - “We Deserve a Happy Ending”

https://youtu.be/n7RopOgsh5c

[OldMike]

Pinch punch first of the month, white rabbits, white rabbits it has to be:-

Jefferson Starship - White Rabbit

https://youtu.be/qF93ipZ9QZs

[OldMike]

A bit of comedy today (I think we all need a laugh)

Sounds of Starbucks - Tim Hawkins

https://youtu.be/zlc5Bii_Qf8

[Suzi]

That was fabulous!

[Stella180]

Well that was amusingly weird lol

[OldMike]

A nice gentle piece is my choice for today.

Earth Song Michael Jackson Mandolin Orchestra Zupforchester Cover

https://youtu.be/8nLwQE0Iusc

[OldMike]

A different take on a Bowie classic.

Heroes - The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

https://youtu.be/0zCdwBqfmYA

[Stella180]

That’s kinda cool.

[Suzi]

Lol, must show Hazel... who plays the uke..

[OldMike]

Specially for Hazel :)

Taimane and friends play a medley of favorites at Hyatt Regency Centric Honolulu Mar 14 2018

https://youtu.be/rJwb5a3eJu8

[Suzi]

We loved that! Thanks Mike!

[OldMike]

A notification popped up on my PC so thought I'd share :)

I Will Meet You There - Maila Gibson

https://youtu.be/EnArOH5CovM

[Suzi]

That was beautiful! Thanks Mike!

[OldMike]

A golden oldie from Roy Orbison is today's offering.

Roy Orbison - "Leah" from Black and White Night

https://youtu.be/_mG_sSxVdfU

[Stella180]

Roy Orbison is an absolute Legend! Such an amazing and instantly recognisable voice.

[OldMike]

More ukuleles today.

For you cat lovers a couple of cute moggies (did you spot them?) one of which the most gorgeous black cat who takes centre stage at the end of the video.

Thank You for the Music - Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

https://youtu.be/eUeoUlvB-e8

[Suzi]

That's so cool! :)

[OldMike]

A notification from YouTube threw this up today 'njoy.

United States Navy Band - Singing You Through

https://youtu.be/71EDPt6Rq7c

[Stella180]

That was gorgeous, thoroughly enjoyed that Mike. Thanks for sharing.

[OldMike]

A longer than usual video and even social distancing related so without further ado 'njoy.

The Highcycle - Social Distance Bike

https://youtu.be/vZFDNR9V5Nc

[Suzi]

Mike, we LOVED that! :)

[Paula]

That’s amazing (though he really should be wearing a helmet lol)

[OldMike]

A different take on a Rammstein (Suzi's fav band (giggle) ) hit.

Dobranotch - Du Hast (Rammstein cover)

https://youtu.be/3C04TKCce8s

[Suzi]

Mike, that was like no other cover of that song I've ever heard! Love it!

[Stella180]

That is hilarious! Couldn’t really get much further from the original lol

[OldMike]

I'm on trend today with this little gem (giggle)

50 Ways, A Parody - Music by Paul Simon. Lyrics by DonnaLou Stevens

https://youtu.be/rbcCG3easqw

[OldMike]

Just let the music soothe away your woes (inlove)

Chesnokov - Tebe Poem - The Willow Consort

https://youtu.be/5t7TFq5VAbY

[Suzi]

That was beautiful Mike, thank you.

[OldMike]

A modern classic from one gone way too soon, love you Amy.

Amy Winehouse - Back To Black

https://youtu.be/TJAfLE39ZZ8

[Stella180]

She sure had a great voice but a troubled soul. Tragic tale.

[Suzi]

It must just be me, but I've never been a fan...

[Stella180]

I wouldn’t say I’m a fan but she was an individual with a distinctive voice and a talent for song writing. She was bold and helped bring a genre of music to the masses that maybe they wouldn’t have considered listening to previously.

[OldMike]

Recorded at the Proms 2009 a very clever mixture (IMHO)

Melange - Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

https://youtu.be/L63j8wUP8kY

Re Amy Winehouse I wouldn't normally have listened to that type of music til Amy came along and I thought wow look what I've been missing.

[OldMike]

Tiamane gives us an original composition on guitar instead of her usual ukulele.

Goddess Rising - Dedicated to the Healthcare Heroes and First Responders

https://youtu.be/gGDN4Mi6N2k

[Suzi]

Lovely! Thanks!

[OldMike]

Time for some lute strummin' that'll get ya hummin'

The House of the Rising Sun - trad. blues, Daniel Estrem, baroque lute

https://youtu.be/xJh865acA-U

[Paula]

Awesome tuneage :)

[OldMike]

There's nothing like a bit of Boccherini so here ya go.

The Carmina Quartet (Matthias Enderle, violin 1, Susanne Frank, violin 2, Wendy Champney,
viola & Stephan Goerner, violoncello) plays the fourth movement ("Fandango") from
Boccherini's Guitar Quintet G. 448 in D Major. With Rolf Lislevand, guitar and Nina Corti, castanets.

https://youtu.be/QrdeD8LLoCM

[Suzi]

That was fabulous! There's a real art in playing the castanets like that!

[OldMike]

While we are all stuck in waving through a window is all we can do unless we are lucky enough to have a garden.

"Waving Through a Window" (Virtual Chorus) by GMCW

https://youtu.be/qXTgHN470Lw

[Stella180]

I liked that.

[Suzi]

I loved it!

[OldMike]

It's Kraftwerk but not as we know it.

The Model (Kraftwerk) - Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

https://youtu.be/vRzAkF-FI5o

[Stella180]

Love the bird with the shades on lol

[OldMike]

I gaze at you and what do I see, I see Monteverdi ;)

Pur ti miro (I gaze at you) - Monteverdi - Sarah Connolly, Louise Alder

https://youtu.be/BiRfTUccoxk

[Stella180]

Amazing voices.

[Suzi]

Beautiful! :)

[OldMike]

I came across this today and am lovin' it.

Alison Krauss - When You Say Nothing At All

https://youtu.be/1SCOimBo5tg

[Suzi]

Mike that's beautiful!

[OldMike]

Love the way this builds in a rather sinuous manner.

Arturo Márquez - Danzón No. 2 (L'Orchestre de Paris)

https://youtu.be/pjZPHW0qVvo

[Paula]

Cello (inlove)

https://www.facebook.com/6288173291/posts/10157841196303292/

[OldMike]

Lovely thanks Paula, have you thought of taking up the cello again :)

[Paula]

Nooooo, my knee wouldn’t cope

[Suzi]

So beautiful!

[OldMike]

Time for a metal thrash, vol to the max.

Beds Are Burning(metal cover by Leo Moracchioli)

https://youtu.be/2hfxB3FAey4

[Suzi]

That certainly shook the cobwebs! :)

[OldMike]

Today something much more sedate.

2CELLOS - My Heart Will Go On [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

https://youtu.be/Uk1d9bUTJxA

[Paula]

Beautiful, Mike :)

[OldMike]

What's better than one cello the answer is four so for you cello fans it is Fantom of the Opera ;)

The Phantom of the Opera - Prague Cello Quartet [Official video]

https://youtu.be/qpbX7SbXOtU

[Suzi]

That was beautiful!

[Paula]

Wow! Mike that was incredible!

[Stella180]

Coolio.

[OldMike]

Keeping with the cello theme.

Gabriel Fauré - Elegie for cello and orchestra Op. 24 - Anna Grondalska - cello

https://youtu.be/inGXqq2VoAQ

[Suzi]

Mike, that was divine. Thank you.

[OldMike]

Let's boogie on down.

Ain't Gonna Hush' SARAH MAI (Sugar Rays) BOPFLIX sessions

https://youtu.be/P5oHGa0WmZM

[Suzi]

I love your videos! I never know what genre you're going to pick! Love it!

[OldMike]

みなさん、こんにちは which means hello everyone, think I'm turning Japanese.

Shamisen Girls Ki&Ki - Tsugaru Jongara Bushi

https://youtu.be/RcqO0zkyQRo

[OldMike]

Arrrr Mike lad ye be weighing anchor and sailin' away.

Shiver Me Timbers - Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

https://youtu.be/p8OvBSqOq0k

[Suzi]

That was great Mike! Thank you! Lots of smiles!

[OldMike]

Something off the wall today.

Starcrawler - Bet My Brains

https://youtu.be/mwzlySJJJQQ

[Suzi]

That's definitely "different!"

[OldMike]

Did you know Bill Withers!? Isn't there a pill for that.

Lean On Me (Bill Withers) - United States Navy Band

https://youtu.be/XRhruv6Wp2U

[OldMike]

Time for some Lady Gaga.

Standing Ovation: Lady Gaga - Born This Way (Live in Las Vegas)

https://youtu.be/cnzx1GOYqp8

[Suzi]

I love Lady Gaga!

[OldMike]

I'm a Lady Gaga fan too ;)

Seeing as we are in lockdown unless you're a worm who uses weasel words can you see where i'm coming from ^)

Ladyva - Quarantine Boogie

https://youtu.be/QJFFUT_WWpI

[Suzi]

That's fab!

[OldMike]

Though the road ahead make be difficult and hard you'll get there but DON'T eat the yellow snow.

ОПА! Yellow Snow - Dobranotch

https://youtu.be/bAkcrhBOtL8

[Stella180]

What did I just watch? ^)

[OldMike]

One of my fav uke players is today's offering.

Taimane performs "Led Zeppelin Meets Beethoven"

https://youtu.be/HJ-_ZO9AlMo

[Suzi]

That's cool!

[OldMike]

Cos there's nothing like a big red codpiece to make you smile (happy)

Cameo - Word Up

https://youtu.be/MZjAantupsA

[Suzi]

I haven't heard that for years! Blast from the past!

[Stella180]

And it has a keytar in it. An essential instrument from the 80s

[Paula]

Didn’t scary spice cover this?

[Stella180]

Tons of people have covered this.

[OldMike]

This little beauty popped up from YouTube so thought I'd share.

Lion King - Circle of Life and He Lives In You - United States Navy Band

https://youtu.be/FNSjgay9GYA

[Suzi]

Loved that Mike, thanks!

[OldMike]

A toot on a flute nah lets have a moon on a bassoon cos it's June.

Brahms: Wie Melodien, arranged for bassoon - Cornelia Sommer: bassoon and piano.

https://youtu.be/fQisFmmGPD0

[Suzi]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[Paula]

Loved this today ;)

https://www.facebook.com/114536515282669/posts/2921952147874411/

[Suzi]

LOVE that! He's awesome!

[Paula]

FLASH MOB ALERT *WHOOP WHOOP*

https://youtu.be/pGRMorjb2J0

[Suzi]

Awesome!!

[OldMike]

Loved this today ;)

Marti WHOOP WHOOP


FLASH MOB ALERT *WHOOP WHOOP*

That was a fun piece thanks Paula.

This was on the radio last evening and was new to me so thought I'd share.

Jose Carreras performs "Kyrie" from "Misa Criolla" by Ariel Ramírez.

https://youtu.be/pZl8yMH5TLA

What do you think guys a mass in a modern language (Spanish I think unless you know better ;) )

[Suzi]

Beautiful!

[OldMike]

"So close, no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
And nothing else matters"

Nothing Else Matters - Metallica - Golden Salt (Violinist: Arianna Mazzarese, Guitarist: Eleonora Loi)

https://youtu.be/sjLyRTwaEp4

[Stella180]

Epic tune. Best rock ballad ever and this was a cool version for sure. Nice one Mike.

[Paula]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDxzQJaA228&feature=youtu.be

[Stella180]

Being spoilt today. Great song Paula.

[Suzi]

Both awesome! :)

[Stella180]

Michael!!! I’m going to hijack your thread today cos I know you like something a bit different and I think this is awesome! I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did


https://youtu.be/fstnVzw7Vbw

[Paula]

WOW!!!

[Stella180]

IKR. And there’s more...


https://youtu.be/-b5B-9aCAeE

[Suzi]

That's seriously cool - now I want to have a go. Think Marc can rustle some up in the garden?

[Paula]

I went up the aisle to that at my first wedding. It was the church organ and not nearly as cool as that!

[OldMike]

Singing Tesla coils are cool thanks Stella, thanks Paula George Michael was something special.

Let's hear from a guitar master for today's vid.

Luca Stricagnoli - Thunderstruck [LIVE at Beijing University 2016]

https://youtu.be/j1ov6AgQZo0

[Suzi]

That's incredible!

[Stella180]

Dudes got serious skills!

[OldMike]

Father and daughter recreate the Time Warp from Rocky Horror during lockdown.


https://youtu.be/_4Gl_zEyjTE

[Suzi]

Lol!!

[Stella180]

Nice house.

[Paula]

That was fab!

[OldMike]

Do you know Marrietta's Lied, really I thought she was truthful after that nonsense let's have the music.

Renée Fleming sings “Marietta’s Lied” (Marietta’s Song) from Erick Korngold’s Die Tote Stadt

https://youtu.be/ErdxbjzOFp4

[Suzi]

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[OldMike]

On a non-stop rainy day I've come up with this.

The HU - Song of Women feat. Lzzy Hale of Halestorm (Official Music Video)

https://youtu.be/mdN1U9NvuIc