Mike's Daily Music Video

[Stella180]

Cool!

[OldMike]

Seeing as the control of this virus looks to be falling apart with the imminent scrapping of social distancing here's an offering for us oldies.

** Warning use of the F word **
Song for Dominic Cummings - Dillie Keane

https://youtu.be/0na2Y_74_mk

[Suzi]

I love that one!

[OldMike]

"What is life without you" is a rough translation of the following piece, 'njoy.

Janet Baker sings "Che farò senza Euridice" from Gluck's 'Orfeo ed Euridice'

https://youtu.be/C1B85UQT4AY

[OldMike]

We all love cats don't we ;)

The Lovecats - Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

https://youtu.be/yqbmZhd1ZFo

[Stella180]

Many of those pets looked a lot like dogs to me lol

[OldMike]

The beautiful second movement and energetic third movement of Beethoven's Piano concerto No. 5 (emperor) if you have time check out the complete concerto (40+ minutes).

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concert No 5 Emperor - II. Adagio un poco mosso, III. Rondo. Allegro

Czech Chamber Soloists, Conductor Jakub Klecker, Terezie Fialova - Piano

https://youtu.be/JR51vCQWUgM

[Suzi]

Totally beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[OldMike]

My choice today was between a Listz Sonata in B minor 30 minutes long which I listened to over porridge at 30 minutes a tad long (worth checking out if you've got the time) so I've gone for a J S Bach Chaconne originally part of a violin piece but transcribed for piano.

Bach-Busoni Chaconne - Beatrice Berrut, Piano

https://youtu.be/LU0SPcznjxk

[Suzi]

So beautiful! Thank you

[OldMike]

A bit of Bowie heard this track on Atomic Blonde a rather silly violent movie so tracked down the track.

David Bowie Cat People Putting Out Fire Music Video HQ

https://youtu.be/A9I7U4nuR_I

[OldMike]

Something a little different today.

Primus - Wynona's Big Brown Beaver

https://youtu.be/aYDfwUJzYQg

[Suzi]

Mike I love it, I can never predict what you're going to share from one day to the next!

[OldMike]

Ding dong ring my bell.

Had to watch this four times to make sure the lead guitarist wasn't playing a bum note (blush)

Hell's Belles - Sin City

https://youtu.be/S450iNhXuJ4

[Suzi]

Loved it up to the point of the stripping, then just didn't see the point of that bit at all :(

[OldMike]

Loved it up to the point of the stripping, then just didn't see the point of that bit at all :(

I felt the same Suzi it detracted from what was a good musical performance, I was in two minds whether to post it or not she did a brilliant take on Angus Young was the reason I posted it.

[Suzi]

Oh I loved it - as did Marc and Ben up till that point! Glad you did post it, or I'd never have heard of them!

[OldMike]

Hear ye for I doth bringeth a tune from the dusty corners of Olde Mike's Towers forsooth and lack a day I hear thee say.

Pumped Up Kicks (Medieval Style with Female Vocals - Original by Cornelius Link)

https://youtu.be/cRIfsFefatg

[Suzi]

I love these Medieval covers! :)

[OldMike]

I made a wish last night and look what I got.

Nightwish - Ghost Love Score (LIVE)

https://youtu.be/YODCM26JXOY

[Suzi]

Nightwish are awesome.

[OldMike]

A medley from Tarja Turunen former member of Nightwish, 'njoy.

Tarja Turunen medley -Tutankhamen - Ever Dream - The Riddler - Slaying The Dreamer Hell fest 2016

https://youtu.be/WAwbmMUXJ84

[Suzi]

I loved that! Thanks Mike!

[OldMike]

Money, money, money or Money for nothing NO let's try Dirty money YEAH

EllaHarp: Dirty Money (Official Video)

https://youtu.be/GmQmpm-UXgE

[OldMike]

The video I'd lined up for today has to be put on hold because:-

Today is Cow Appreciation Day, I kid ye not so it has to be this rather mooving offering, moo, moo, roll vid.

https://youtu.be/FQMbXvn2RNI

[Suzi]

I LOVE cows with guns!

[Paula]

(rofl)

[OldMike]

Atlantis rises again, I s'pose if you could give it a genre it'd be symphonic metal no need to pigeonhole it just 'njoy.

Imperial Age - The Legacy of Atlantis [Official Music Video]

https://youtu.be/uv-yZkRd0fE

[Paula]

Ooo I read the other day that there’s a real case for Atlantis being Ireland!

[Strugglingmum]

Ooo I read the other day that there’s a real case for Atlantis being Ireland!

But sure everything wonderful is Irish;)(nod)

[Suzi]

Erm SM - How do you explain Jedwood????

Mike I really liked that!

[Strugglingmum]

Erm SM - How do you explain Jedwood????

Mike I really liked that!

They were a little bit of Iriah madness that escaped(giggle)

[Suzi]

Ahhhh, you just claimed them as yours! Mwha ha ha ha ha ha ha

[OldMike]

Dana, Daniel O'Donnel (spelling) what could be better and for you oldies my dad's favourite (and mine too) Val Doonican.

Happy memories of me and my dad watching The Val Doonican Show.

https://youtu.be/-1Ofhh30lwQ

[OldMike]

Sticking with the Irish theme here's a classic track.

U2 - With Or Without You (U2 At The BBC)

https://youtu.be/6DeDzsCGbsQ

[Suzi]

Wouldn't U2 be better if Bono wasn't such a prat? (rofl) (rofl) (rofl) My favourite album of theirs is Joshua Tree, love it, just not Bono lol

[Stella180]

Yeah Bono has lost the plot a bit. Joshua tree was an epic album. Did you know that Kirsty McColl help decide to order of play on that album. Totally random fact of the day.

[Jaquaia]

Someone nicked my copy of the Joshua Tree!

[Suzi]

Gits!!!

[OldMike]

I feel like something bluesy today.

Brother Dege "Too Old To Die Young," live, acoustic

https://youtu.be/f8VoSM0VrQU

[Stella180]

Nice one

[Suzi]

Enjoyed that! Thank you! :)

[OldMike]

We all love Lady Gaga but imagine if we were sat round the fire 400 years ago what would we do to amuse ourselves well we'd sing this.

Hildegard von Blingin' - Bad Romance (Medieval Style Cover)

https://youtu.be/i2zpbcW-h-c

[Suzi]

I love those medieval covers...

[OldMike]

There must be something in the water to make me debut this ;)

Pokey LaFarge | Something in the Water

https://youtu.be/FXzEVLSoVqw

[Suzi]

Lol! That's cool!

[OldMike]

Men with beards, weird eh :8)

Devilskin - Never See The Light (Official Music Video)

https://youtu.be/zZs4NZ5BnJg

[Suzi]

That video is really odd!

[Paula]

I love how you always surprise me with the different genre you post!

[OldMike]

Paula I aim to please ;)

Let's dance, you can dance if you want to.

Dead Can Dance (Lisa Gerrard, Brendan Perry) - Anabasis

https://youtu.be/tLzBENQ3Ii8

Edit: Best if actually post the video else you'd just be guessing (giggle), now posted (nerd)

[OldMike]

First a translation of what you are about to hear.

Polish > English


Oh you river, you river
Why are you not full?
Oh, luli luli luli...
Why are you not full?

Oh, how could I be full?
People come to drink water
Oh, luli luli luli...
People come to drink water

People come to drink water
Jasieńko comes to water his horse
Oh, luli luli luli...
Jasieńko comes to water his horse

Jasieńko comes to water his horse
Kasieńka comes to extinguish the fire
Oh, luli luli luli...
Kasieńka comes to extinguish the fire


Laboratorium Pieśni (Song Laboratory) - ty rzeko (Oh you, river)

https://youtu.be/-4hCW1QK1xg

[OldMike]

A dark re-interpretation of a song we all know.

Emily Browning - Sweet Dreams

https://youtu.be/cxdwEOpGknk

[scilover]

We all love Lady Gaga but imagine if we were sat round the fire 400 years ago what would we do to amuse ourselves well we'd sing this.

Hildegard von Blingin' - Bad Romance (Medieval Style Cover)

https://youtu.be/i2zpbcW-h-c

I noticed there has been a lot of medieval style covers on youtube recently hahaha.

[OldMike]

Today I fancy some fantastic guitar playing :)

Ana Vidovic plays Asturias by Isaac Albéniz on a Jim Redgate classical guitar

https://youtu.be/inBKFMB-yPg

[Stella180]

Very nice!

[Suzi]

Lovely! :)

[OldMike]

Sadly John Prine died in April 2020 from Covid-19 so in tribute one of his songs.

John Prine - "Speed of the Sound of Loneliness" (Live)

https://youtu.be/eFvenjll1Bk

[OldMike]

Just for you Suzi (panda)

Libby Tidley - Fields of Gold (Sting)

https://youtu.be/erGjFtj1fTE

[Suzi]

Thank you Mike!! She's amazing! :)

[OldMike]

Fantastic voice, I loved it (inlove)

Djelem Djelem - Barcelona Gipsy Klezmer Orchestra

https://youtu.be/23dW3H9yFSU

[Suzi]

OOO that's haunting and beautiful!

[OldMike]

Woke up this morning and I was back in 1620 and these guys were playing outside my window, weird eh ;)

Never has a recorder sounded so good :P

DEEP PURPLE - Child in Time (medieval cover by STARY OLSA)

https://youtu.be/P1ePVCPtOtU

[OldMike]

Plungin' in to my ditty bag I came up with this little gem played on an 11 string guitar yup not 6 or 12 strings but 11 isn't that strange (mm)

People Are Strange (the Doors) Daniel Estrem, 11-string guitar

https://youtu.be/Do5WPOcHIhw

[Suzi]

That's very cool!

[OldMike]

If only we had a national anthem like the "Unofficial National Anthem of Finland".

This is the version with a chorus, 'njoy.

I'd stand to attention to this :)

Jean Sibelius - Finlandia op 26 (Orchestra and Chorus)

https://youtu.be/SATnt4yJ1d8

Lyrics (Finnish)

Oi Suomi, katso, sinun päiväs koittaa
Yön uhka karkoitettu on jo pois
Ja aamun kiuru kirkkaudessa soittaa
Kuin itse taivahan kansi sois
Yön vallat aamun valkeus jo voittaa
Sun päiväs koittaa, Oi synnyinmaa

Oi nouse Suomi, nosta korkealle
Pääs seppelöimä suurten muistojen
Oi nouse Suomi, näytit maailmalle
Sä että karkoitit orjuuden
Ja ettet taipunut sä sorron alle
On aamus alkanut
Oi Synnyinmaa

Lyrics (English)

Finland, behold, thy daylight now is dawning,
the threat of night has now been driven away.
The skylark calls across the light of morning,
the blue of heaven lets it have its sound,
and now the day the powers of night is scorning:
thy daylight dawns, O Finland of ours!

Finland, arise, and raise towards the highest
thy head now crowned with mighty memory.
Finland, arise, for to the world thou criest
that thou hast thrown off thy slavery,
beneath oppression's yoke thou never liest.
Thy morning's come, O Finland of ours!

[Stella180]

Sounds rather ominous at the beginning. Almost expected a Great White the jump out the screen and swallow me whole (rofl)

[OldMike]

Who said opera wasn't fun (giggle)

Mozart: Die Zauberflöte - Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja

Let me translate Mozart: The Magic Flute - The bird catcher song

Don't you think Vogelfanger sounds better than Bird catcher ;)


https://youtu.be/7Z7Xe9UvnRk

[Suzi]

This was the first opera I ever went to see! We laughed so much in it!

[OldMike]

After much deliberation this is today's offering (party)

Nightwish - Bless the Child - Floor & Tarja Duet

https://youtu.be/f27vgpcTpOw

[Suzi]

Gotta love Nightwish!

[OldMike]

Nightwish are ace :)

Time for a Nordic lullaby sung in Swedish with English subtitles.

Jonna Jinton - The Wolf Song (Astrid Lindgren) - Nordic Lullaby - Vargsangen

https://youtu.be/KTmatjyd4KM

[OldMike]

A rather sad tale superbly sung is today's offering.

The Highwayman · Loreena McKennitt

https://youtu.be/hSpxnPUgKFQ

[Suzi]

Mike, you pick the most amazing pieces of music!

[OldMike]

Mike, you pick the most amazing pieces of music!

Maybe NOT after this next piece ;)

Styx - Mr. Roboto (Official Video)

https://youtu.be/uc6f_2nPSX8

[Suzi]

(rofl) (rofl) (rofl)

[Stella180]

Haha, good old Styx. So cheesy they smell worse than Limburger lol

[OldMike]

*Climbs into a time machine and zips back to the 1930's*

Orkestra Obsolete play Blue Monday using 1930s instruments

https://youtu.be/cHLbaOLWjpc

[Suzi]

That was really cool!

[Stella180]

Hmmm, now I absolutely love Blue Monday and I was fascinated by the instruments but not overly impressed with this version. Interesting but not great.

[OldMike]

Today I fancy a bit of mellow cello :)

Offenbach: Les larmes de Jacqueline (Jacqueline's Tears)- Camille Thomas ONBA Diego Matheuz

https://youtu.be/WnW6n2aviF4

[Suzi]

Beautiful!

[Paula]

Gorgeous! Tbh, she barely needed the orchestra behind her ;)

[OldMike]

A nice rendition of a Lady Gaga song by 5 cellos.

Applause by Lady Gaga for 5 Cellos - String Theory

https://youtu.be/9oc8jLgPsME

[scilover]

Other language songs always hit differently.

[OldMike]

This rox ma sox (why do I sound like an aging teen (giggle) )

Miserlou - Caroline Campbell & William Joseph (feat Tina Guo) - Exotic explosive Pulp Fiction Song

https://youtu.be/PNBwHszaFqg

[Suzi]

That was brilliant! They're all very talented!

[OldMike]

Breezy and The Rev tearin' it up from the living room.

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - Rounding up Girls (Live from the Living Room)

https://youtu.be/PThj2MvCkpg

[OldMike]

I feel a polka coming on.

The Heimatdamisch feat. Alexx Wesselsky (Eisbrecher): Sweet Seven Nation Army Dreams

https://youtu.be/X3u52h0S00o

[Suzi]

Wow Mike, that certainly fits under the "something different" category! (rofl) (rofl)

[OldMike]

Why do pianos have wheels? Well this is why ;)

Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles (Official Video)

https://youtu.be/Cwkej79U3ek

[Suzi]

I love that song!

Have you seen the video of the kid who tried to recreate it? Hold on, will find it...

Ahha, it's long, but it's sooooo worth it!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G52Fo1nCXzs&t=8s

[Stella180]

That’s hilarious!

[Paula]

All I wanted to do was get him to cut his hair!

[Suzi]

(rofl) I live with B, I'm hoping he gets a shave and a haircut, although apparently he quite likes the hairy, beardy, grungy kind of look..... :(

[Paula]

Ah :/

[Suzi]

Uh huh... But it's his body and his hair............................................

As he does work placements this year I've suggested it might be better to get it cut/shave it off to look more professional.....

[Stella180]

Can’t imagine you having a hairy lad. I need to see a pic before passing judgement

[Suzi]

(rofl) I'm not sure he's allowing photos.. I'll see if I can get him one when he's hugging the puppers!

[Stella180]

If he’s that hairy how will I tell him apart from the puppers? Lol

[Suzi]

It's not always easy, but I love him amazingly whether he's hairy or not ;)

[Stella180]

Lol. Of course you love him, he’s your first born. He’s also a bloody good lad. You’ve raised a lovely young man there even if he is rocking the caveman look ;)

[OldMike]

(rofl) I live with B, I'm hoping he gets a shave and a haircut, although apparently he quite likes the hairy, beardy, grungy kind of look..... :(

I imagine Ben being clean shaven with nicely coiffured hair so that's one illusion shattered (giggle) let him embrace his hairy look while he can as in a blink of an eye he'll (probably) ended up like a baldy old old man like yours truly.

I've seen that parody before it's so funny and clever (giggle)

Before brekky today I need a drink a Martini would hit the spot (only kidding)

Pink Martini - Amado Mio | Live from Portland - 2005

https://youtu.be/hlCJTg1qlyA

[Suzi]

Mike - he was when he was at home! Marc has alopecia universalis - all his hair (internal and external) fell out when he was 16 and it's never grown back, so having a hairy man in my house is very weird.
That was very chilled and fabulous!

[OldMike]

*purrs contentedly* Now where's my saucer of milk.

Meow Meow + Thomas Lauderdale with Pink Martini - I Lost Myself | Official Music Video

https://youtu.be/sPHYdUIISv0

[Suzi]

Mike, that was exquisite!

[OldMike]

Let's have something with a bluesy edge today.

Beth Hart - Fire On The Floor (Official Lyric Video)

https://youtu.be/sV2BiD9LCn8

[Suzi]

OO I like that!

[Paula]

Nice, a little Amy Winehouse - esque

[OldMike]

I thought the same Paula definitely had an Amy Winehouse flavour.

Now an epic piece on the king of all instruments, who doesn't like a a massive organ (giggle)

ELGAR NIMROD – LARGEST PIPE ORGAN IN ASIA - WEIWUYING National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts

https://youtu.be/u2E8qcKcgAU

[Suzi]

That is indeed a mighty fine, and very large organ he is using!

[Paula]

Wow! That made me all emosh! Stunning

[Stella180]

That is indeed a mighty fine, and very large organ he is using!

Steady on Suzi :o

[Suzi]

(rofl) (rofl) (rofl)

[OldMike]

I feel like rockin' it today.

Guns N' Roses - Paradise City

https://youtu.be/Rbm6GXllBiw

[Strugglingmum]

One of my favourites

[Suzi]

An epic track!

[OldMike]

Today I've got the horn well four of them in a mini concert so pin back your lugs and 'njoy.

Exclusive concert by the Berlin Philharmonic Horn Quartet

https://youtu.be/P_A6qcbXGYU

[Strugglingmum]

Wonderful Mike. Love the sound of a French horn. So mellow.

[Suzi]

That was beautiful! Thank you!

[OldMike]

Let's get with da reggae *dances*

One Love - Bob Marley Cover - Steel Rhythm -Steel Rhythm Band Reggae

https://youtu.be/7zpSVPd0eXg

[OldMike]

Just a min is that a a theremin?

Mozart | Lacrimosa from Requiem in D minor | Theremin choir and piano

https://youtu.be/JxY_KfQfoog

[Paula]

Beautiful

[Suzi]

Mike that's stunning...

[OldMike]

Mambos into the PC room (party)

Mozart y Mambo - Rondo alla Mambo!

https://youtu.be/m1FSR3wKgrk

[OldMike]

Meant to post this yesterday :)

Quarantine Rag - An Original Rag - Kristen Mosca

https://youtu.be/4Ah-wvMAVfg

[OldMike]

A new take on an old rock song.

“Paint It Black” (The Rolling Stones) Amy Winehouse/Back to Black Cover by Robyn Adele Anderson

https://youtu.be/jQYOQOBc57A

[Suzi]

OO We loved that one! Thanks Mike!

[OldMike]

Tick tock no it isn't Haydn's Clock Symphony but a cover of Coldplay's Clocks (party)

Steel Drum - Coldplay Clocks by Dano's Island Sounds

https://youtu.be/38kOPI0yad0

[Suzi]

That's really awesome!

[OldMike]

Something a bit off my usual path.

System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. | Vkgoeswild piano cover

https://youtu.be/kLL3S8xqU60

[Suzi]

She's amazing!

[OldMike]

Let's have a singalong (party)

Flash Mob - Sing Somebody to Love at University Cafeteria (HD)

https://youtu.be/RSgRApOXd9Q

[OldMike]

I love this song.

Teach Your Children | Playing For Change | Live in Australia

https://youtu.be/P5AuFDHdrrg

[Suzi]

OMG her voice is AMAZING! I loved that!

[OldMike]

In these strange days let's have something upbeat.

One Love (Bob Marley) feat. Manu Chao | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

https://youtu.be/4xjPODksI08

[Stella180]

I love all of these Playing for change videos.

[OldMike]

This tickled my fancy not sure what it means didn't feel like using Google translate cos I'm a lazy sod (giggle)

Rachid Taha ~ Ya Rayah

https://youtu.be/ge_AE2VtFKY

[OldMike]

I feel a bit baroque today so let's have some GFH

GF Handel - Tornami a vagheggiar (Come back to wander) - Amanda Forsythe & Apollo's Fire

https://youtu.be/Nq_X1AcXwZY

[OldMike]

Time to get out my baggy pants, hold that, changes from MC Hammer to free falling

Free Falling - Tom Petty (Cover by Athens Creek)

https://youtu.be/c8eMd81zOzs

Edit: Best post the video.

[OldMike]

On another wet dark day something to lighten the mood and sing-along with.

Stuck in the Middle with You (Stealer's Wheel cover) live at Bush Hall in London, featuring Reina del Cid, Toni Lindgren, Josh Turner, and Carson McKee

https://youtu.be/Yzu8lWPVWpg

[OldMike]

Some original guitar is today's offering, 'njoy.

Alyona Vargasova - Spiral River of Light (original song)

https://youtu.be/eFBqyywZu3o

[OldMike]

It's been a while since I posted a vid so here's today's upbeat offering.

FIDDLER'S GREEN - THE GALWAY GIRL (Official Video)

https://youtu.be/3Hy2ZF0Fcck

[OldMike]

This popped up on YouTube so thought I'd share.

A. R. Rahman Meets Berklee - Epic Medley

https://youtu.be/6oxkWWfiVHs

[OldMike]

Today I'm going topical ;)

FIFTY WAYS TO LEAVE THE WHITE HOUSE - a Parody | Don Caron

https://youtu.be/_QybcBH6rSw

[Stella180]

I still find this funny


https://youtu.be/6Yk4f7ZsA4E

[OldMike]

What could be better Beethoven and Christmas lights.

Symphony No. 5 (excerpt) Christmas Light Show (Beethoven 250th Anniversary Special)

https://youtu.be/ahqUaxdad-8

[Suzi]

I love that one!

[OldMike]

Rock that uke.

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

https://youtu.be/onXaUgaez90

[Suzi]

Missed your musical bits Mike! So good to see you back and posting!

[OldMike]

Ecoute bon ami ;)

Alexandra Stan feat. Havana - Ecoute | LIVE on Radio KissFM

https://youtu.be/xawVYMuBtF8

[Suzi]

She's very brave in that dress! Must have a huge amount of tit tape so it doesn't move!

[OldMike]

She's very brave in that dress! Must have a huge amount of tit tape so it doesn't move!

(rofl)

[OldMike]

Just for you Suzi.

Hallelujah (Violin & Electric Guitar) - Golden Salt

https://youtu.be/EHladKWGq2E

[Suzi]

That's fabulous! Serious extra sticky tit tape on that one!

[OldMike]

Pour yourself a Pink Martini and chill.

Pink Martini - Amado Mio | Live from Seattle - 2011

https://youtu.be/sCbzWiJLVhk

[Suzi]

I've never seen a dude in a suit and tie playing the bongos...

That pianist is very excited! :)

[OldMike]

I've gone a bit bluesy today not in real life but musically :)

Beth Hart - Bang Bang Boom Boom (official music video) 2012

https://youtu.be/oNj_JpWJqEg

Edit: Maybe not the blues for you purists but who cares great song ;)

[Suzi]

I quite like that! :)

[OldMike]

I quite like that! :)

Well if you liked that then you may like this.

Beth Hart - Bad Woman Blues (Official Music Video)

https://youtu.be/qiRiPtg9EFk

[Stella180]

She has a strong bad chick feel about her. Filled with attitude. Love it.

[OldMike]

Keeping with the blues theme, 'njoy

Blues: Maria Daines - That's What The Blues Is All About

https://youtu.be/yi6NGtz53K4

[Suzi]

That's epic.

[OldMike]

Today I've gone epic (rock)

IMPERIAL AGE - The Legacy of Atlantis [Official Music Video]

https://youtu.be/uv-yZkRd0fE

[Suzi]

That's definitely epic!

[Stella180]

Well that definitely blew the cobwebs away

[OldMike]

Staying with the epic today.

NIGHTWISH - Ghost Love Score (OFFICIAL LIVE)

https://youtu.be/JYjIlHWBAVo

[Suzi]

Love a bit of Nightwish in this house.... Do you like Evanescence? I think Amy Lee's vocals could be right up your street... Try this one for starters.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yyJG9uIm_M

[OldMike]

Yup I'm an Evanescence fan (rock) thanks for sharing Suzi.

Something from Grace Potter is today's little gem.

Grace Potter - Release (Official Music Video)

https://youtu.be/7A2r415nun4

[Suzi]

Love that!

How are you love?

[OldMike]

Love that!

How are you love?

I'm doin' great thanks for asking Suzi (panda)

Wow love this (inlove)

TEXAS BURNING with Carolyn Wonderland: "I Live Alone With Someone"

https://youtu.be/XT4Lr_oVGQY

[OldMike]

Dreaming of a Merry Widow a vision descended on a crescent moon ;)

Vilja aria from Lehár's The Merry Widow ǀ English National Opera

https://youtu.be/bCkHuD9izr8

Edit: Unfortunately they don't say who the singer is.

[OldMike]

A bit of wind parrrrp better out than in.

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in E minor for Bassoon, RV 484 Ospedale della Pietà

https://youtu.be/xidC7TZRxkA

[Suzi]

Thank you for that Mike, beautiful x

[OldMike]

Some lovely guitar on this track and hot vocals too.

Danielle Nicole Band - Save Me - Don Odells Legends

https://youtu.be/2MZTugi1KEs

[Suzi]

Love that Mike, thanks for sharing!

[OldMike]

I you're saxy and you know it raise your hands.

Ben E. King - Stand by Me | Sax Cover | Alexandra Ilieva | Thomann

https://youtu.be/qafTgd4e2TI

[Paula]

That was awesome, Mike, thank you

[OldMike]

The cello takes the centre stage with a lively piece by Haydn.

J.Haydn cello concerto C Major, Finale - Julie Sévilla Fraysse

https://youtu.be/AkwsE9txvLk

[Strugglingmum]

Love the sound of a cello. It's an instrument I would still love to learn..... yes I know..... a girl can dream!!

[Suzi]

Both awesome!

SM - why don't you?

[Strugglingmum]

Both awesome!

SM - why don't you?

Too expensive to buy one!!

[Suzi]

Try second hand sites or free sites on FB :)

[Paula]

Or maybe rent one?

[OldMike]

SMum a secondhand cello may be the way to go, or maybe hire one to see if it's your thing, in the meantime listen to this little gem by Richard Strauss.

Strauss: Romanze for cello - Leonardo Sesenna

https://youtu.be/2JKiSxMMyD0

[Paula]

That was so beautiful, I’ve just done my mindfulness to it :)

I’ve been listening to a lot of Jacqueline du Pre while studying. She was a genius, probably the best cellist that’s ever lived

[OldMike]

That was so beautiful, I’ve just done my mindfulness to it :)

I’ve been listening to a lot of Jacqueline du Pre while studying. She was a genius, probably the best cellist that’s ever lived

Agreed Paula some may have approached but none surpassed.

Seeing birds flying past the window I thought Stool Pigeon by Kid Creole and his Coconuts but no maybe another day.

VOCES8: 'Ne Irascaris Domine' & 'Civitas Sancti Tui' by William Byrd

https://youtu.be/Wo8qfyK9c3c

[Suzi]

Totally gorgeous.

[Paula]

There is a lot of horror in this world - then Mike swoops in with 10 minutes of pure beauty. Thank you, I needed that this morning

[Suzi]

I agree!

[OldMike]

Mike swoops in lands on a bough tosses a CD on the player.

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO. Antonio Vivaldi. Director: Antonio Fauró

https://youtu.be/zhhYIZJj6rk

[Suzi]

I've been lucky enough to sing this when I was in choir in my secondary school! It's stunning!

[OldMike]

Today a piece from the The Greatest Showman, 'njoy.

This Is Me - Melvin Robert with the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles

https://youtu.be/j3w4oOSbaGw

[Suzi]

Mike that was fab! I love the LA Gay Men's Chorus! They perform so well!

[OldMike]

Mike that was fab! I love the LA Gay Men's Chorus! They perform so well!

Me too they're brilliant.

Today a video with two exceptional singers performing two pieces the first an emotional piece followed by a piece with a touch of humour.

Jaroussky, Lemieux - concert in Baden Baden - encores
Monteverdi: Pur ti miro
Sances: Lagrimosa beltà (not so serious version)

https://youtu.be/0vfkZRNigAI

[OldMike]

With all the things going on in the world at the moment lets have a heavenly piece by Rachmaninov.

VOCES8 prepares Rachmaninov's masterpiece, Bogoroditse Dyevo in rehearsal in London.

https://youtu.be/QF_o56tobps

[Suzi]

Mike, that's stunningly beautiful. Thank you.

[OldMike]

Today I've delved in to the archives for a piece recorded in 1958 when I was young strippling of 11 ;)

Maria Callas sings "Casta Diva" (Bellini: Norma, Act 1)

https://youtu.be/s-TwMfgaDC8

WOW just WOW

[Suzi]

Such a beautiful voice. Thank you for sharing.

[OldMike]

A notification for this video popped up on my desktop so thought I'd share.

Mariage d'Amour performed by Lola Astanova and written by Paul de Senneville.

https://youtu.be/DuRF0Jh7SCk

[OldMike]

A classic.

Skylar Grey - Stand By Me (Official)

https://youtu.be/T2bcUxUOUQg

[OldMike]

I thought I'd have few guitar licks today, 'njoy.

HALLELUJAH - guitar inspiration from the most beautiful song by RockMilady (official video)

https://youtu.be/NuNRXq2025o

Boy I needed that (rock) (party)

[Strugglingmum]

Love it Mike. Thank you. (bear)

[OldMike]

With a name like Salome how could I not listen.

Salomé Leclerc - Tourne encore

https://youtu.be/Vv4YkII3Hqk

[OldMike]

It was once said I was a bit of a love machine or was a right dick can't recall (rofl)

Love Machine - The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

https://youtu.be/omGSAuD6puk

[OldMike]

Don't try this at home.

The Devil's Daughters - Baddest Girls In Town

https://youtu.be/0aChEqPSveY

[Stella180]

Wasn’t so fussed about the song but the bird on the blue bike got skills and the bronze bike at the end that was crazy balance.

[Suzi]

I quite liked it! Thanks Mike!

[OldMike]

Today I'm going for the mellow cello and seeing as my hair is rather long and I have a toned muscular body it has been said I resemble Samson (rofl)

Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, R. 288 / Act 2 - "Mon coeur s'ouvre à ta voix" ("My heart opens to your voice" {thx Google Translate}).

https://youtu.be/VyLFN9rqUHs

[Paula]

Truly beautiful, Mike, thank you

[OldMike]

This is specially for you Suzi.

You've Got a Friend in Me: bassoon quartet + piano

https://youtu.be/GdavJQkt1co

[Suzi]

Thank you so much! Fabulous!

[OldMike]

Pour yourself a gin or whatever is your tipple mine is a Pink Martini.

Watch out for the thrusting trombone.

Pink Martini - Donde estas, Yolanda? (Where are you, Yolanda?) | Live from Portland - 2005

https://youtu.be/IFNntd48II8

[Suzi]

That was a definite bit of fun! :)

[OldMike]

What a strange instrument the harp-guitar is, Suzi maybe making and playing one could be Marc's next project ;)

The Water is Wide - Harp Guitar Orchestra

https://youtu.be/6JQ6XoQpAmc

[OldMike]

I fancy a bit of foot tapping boogie for today.

Ladyva - Foot Pedal Boogie

https://youtu.be/LPkCfFv5AUw

[Suzi]

Love that and a beautiful piano too!

[OldMike]

One for you Uke players out there.

Ukulele virtuoso Taimane performs "Led Zeppelin Meets Beethoven"

https://youtu.be/HJ-_ZO9AlMo

[Stella180]

That was a bit wierd but the girls definitely got bags of talent.

[Suzi]

She's definitely talented! :)

[OldMike]

Colour me impressed.

Jay Howie - All Along The Watchtower (cover)

https://youtu.be/MhTesTSJbsg

[Suzi]

We really love that one. Thanks Mike!

[Stella180]

Wow! That was cool.

[OldMike]

A piece of Mozart originally for piano (piano sonata 11, 3rd movement Rondo Alla Turca) played on an unusual guitar wowzers ;)

Wolfgang A. Mozart - Rondo Alla Turca on a 10 string Guitar | Marina's Decacorde | Marina Krupkina

https://youtu.be/tH_dfASP0UI

[Stella180]

Wow! That sounds pretty cool.

[Suzi]

That is cool...

[Paula]

That was incredible! You always open my eyes to music I’d never known about - awesome guitar!

[OldMike]

Just for the hairstyles ;)

Nuit de la Voix 2017 : La Traviata

https://youtu.be/pYZiVVTfvM0

[Suzi]

Those costumes are amazing! (And reminiscent of those from SIX! which I'll share below... )


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km0FJAG8UsE

[Stella180]

That wasn’t exactly a great performance Suzi. Sounded like the Little Mix without auto tune.

[Suzi]

Lol, I didn't say it was good lol

[OldMike]

This made me laugh, a bit of bad language but hey ho we're all adults ;)

AronChupa & Little Sis Nora – Hole in the Roof (Official Music Video)

https://youtu.be/THNUuxQc73k

[Stella180]

Well that was weird af but kinda catchy.

[OldMike]

Gabriels Oboe music of exquisite beauty from Ennio Morricone

Mari Samuelsen & Sylvia Schwartz - Morricone: Nella Fantasia

https://youtu.be/aI1x-o7dN8s

[OldMike]

One question "Have you ever seen the rain?"

Have You Ever Seen The Rain - CCR - Cover by Emily Linge (with Simon Tomkins sharing his awesome guitar skills)


https://youtu.be/ChWWhzmn6YA

[Suzi]

I have to admit to being nervous as I've seen so many really awful covers of this, but I didn't hate this one!

[Stella180]

I quite liked that

[OldMike]

Ever heard of a bandura? Well here is one.

DESPACITO - Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee | Ukrainian cover | Bandura and Accordion Version by B&B Project.

https://youtu.be/RQzzdZoUVT0

[Suzi]

That's so cool! Never heard one of those instruments before, but that was so fabulous!

[OldMike]

I fancied a bit of twanging banjo this very day.

The Dead South - Broken Cowboy - 1/9/2020 - Paste Studio NYC - New York, NY

https://youtu.be/jC1rWb1ZM34

[OldMike]

A typical day at the laundromat ;)

Ways and Means Official Video - Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band

https://youtu.be/Tw1g_2NPjoI

[OldMike]

I've a mega offering today a 45 minute virtual concert, 'njoy.

GMCLA The California Sound

https://youtu.be/9LB2MOdrFKQ

[Suzi]

I'm going to put this on whilst I'm cooking later! Thanks Mike!

[OldMike]

For all you out there called Joseph.

GYPSY JAZZ - HOT CLUB DU NAX - Joseph Joseph
(Jazz Singer Isobel Cope on Vocals, Jazz Guitarists Arian Kindl and Lukas Bamesreiter, Double Bass Player Flo Hupfauf and Violinist Tomas Novak.)

https://youtu.be/WqawqSF4xs8

[Suzi]

That was cool!

[OldMike]

Some guitar pickin' fun for your delectation.

SON OF A WITCH” | DARK SWAMP BLUES on the Dobro Duolian Resonator Guitar - Justin Johnson

https://youtu.be/J46sRuj99Cw

[OldMike]

Steel drum day! really? nope just made it it up (giggle)

Steel Drum - UB40 Red Red Wine by Dano's Island Sounds

https://youtu.be/GaNjXwElAUE

[Stella180]

I love steel drums. So light but with a fun happy vibe.

[OldMike]

Yup steel drums have a joyful sound.

I find this hauntingly beautiful (inlove)

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

https://youtu.be/O_XcMAGZjuY

[OldMike]

Something new I came across today.

On Your Own - Julia Westlin (Official Video)

https://youtu.be/7BDR2fU3U8E

[Suzi]

I really like that! Thanks Mike!