Today I've changed the url for the website. The former one, http://themusicboffins.blogspot.com was not great and I'm well aware of that. Luckily the domain Padraig's Musicbox was avaliable so that's what we'll use from now on!
If you have any suggestions on music you'd like to see here on the blog feel free to tell me and I'll see what I can do. It's always fun to try new things!
3/26/2010
3/19/2010
Doris Day
Today I'm going to blog about something I know - Old, jazzy music from the 50's and 60's. Music my mother hates! :)
It's probably weird for a young person to admire music and singers the grandparents grew up with, but I honestly do think they're all amazing! I'd like to introduce you to Doris Day, a singer who is probably most famous for "Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps" and "Que sera sera". Since most people already know about those two songs I've decided to show you "Dream a little dream of me". It's brilliant for basically anything you'd ever do! :)
I usually have it playing late at night while I tidy up in my flat or having a cup of tea before bedtime. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do :)
It's probably weird for a young person to admire music and singers the grandparents grew up with, but I honestly do think they're all amazing! I'd like to introduce you to Doris Day, a singer who is probably most famous for "Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps" and "Que sera sera". Since most people already know about those two songs I've decided to show you "Dream a little dream of me". It's brilliant for basically anything you'd ever do! :)
I usually have it playing late at night while I tidy up in my flat or having a cup of tea before bedtime. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do :)
3/17/2010
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Man, I've been lazy when it comes to blogging!
I know Eibhlín is busy keeping her Reflections going as well, but I don't have any excuse. All I can do is to promise to better myself.
It's St. Patrick's Day today and I would like to take this opportunity to actually post on of my collegue's favourite Irish song for everyone to enjoy. It is, after all, the Irish national day.
I know Eibhlín is busy keeping her Reflections going as well, but I don't have any excuse. All I can do is to promise to better myself.
It's St. Patrick's Day today and I would like to take this opportunity to actually post on of my collegue's favourite Irish song for everyone to enjoy. It is, after all, the Irish national day.
3/01/2010
A little time to myself
The best tip I have when it comes to relaxation and quality-time spent with oneself, is to kick back and listen to some old-fashioned jazz.
I’m 23 years old, so I feel a little bit precocious when I preach about Ella Fitzgerald, Louie Armstrong and Frank Sinatra’s greatness. I think this whole love for the jazzy, swingy music comes from the fact that you can’t find it anywhere anymore. The radio will try and shove you full of mass-produced pop, rock music and a few romantic ballads. Fair enough, they play music but you’ll soon find they play it over and over and over and over again. As a matter of fact, they’ll play it until your ears bleed. I used to love Ronan Keating’s song “Life is a rollercoaster” when it was new and out, a little embarrassing but I did. Until one day when I was just sick of it. It had been over-played.
When it comes to jazz you’ll find the progression will be totally different from what you’re used to (unless you’re a jazz-freak like myself ☺ ) It’s often soft and soothing, there’s piano, brass and base. And a singer with a fantastic voice!
I don’t mind appearing old when I crouch up in my armchair with my wine, my magazine and my old jazz music. It’s what helps and you should try it too! ☺
I’m 23 years old, so I feel a little bit precocious when I preach about Ella Fitzgerald, Louie Armstrong and Frank Sinatra’s greatness. I think this whole love for the jazzy, swingy music comes from the fact that you can’t find it anywhere anymore. The radio will try and shove you full of mass-produced pop, rock music and a few romantic ballads. Fair enough, they play music but you’ll soon find they play it over and over and over and over again. As a matter of fact, they’ll play it until your ears bleed. I used to love Ronan Keating’s song “Life is a rollercoaster” when it was new and out, a little embarrassing but I did. Until one day when I was just sick of it. It had been over-played.
When it comes to jazz you’ll find the progression will be totally different from what you’re used to (unless you’re a jazz-freak like myself ☺ ) It’s often soft and soothing, there’s piano, brass and base. And a singer with a fantastic voice!
I don’t mind appearing old when I crouch up in my armchair with my wine, my magazine and my old jazz music. It’s what helps and you should try it too! ☺
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