I always liked the song We Can Work it Out. It’s got a cool melody, and a good, positive message. Right? At a superficial glance, maybe. But I discovered something. In case you live under a rock, here is the song I am talking about: Neat melody, hunh? But take a closer listen to theContinue reading “We Can Work It Out? Really?”
Category Archives: Music
Opportunity does not always knock
My folks had a strange rule when I was being brought up: I was taught that it was rude to ask for things. Now, I’m sure the *idea* was to teach me not to whine about wanting treats and so forth when out in the store, for instance, but it extended to asking for treatsContinue reading “Opportunity does not always knock”
Baby, It’s Not as Bad as Other Songs
Baby It’s Cold Outside versus Several Other Songs It’s the time of year when folks discuss the coercive nature of the Winter song, Baby It’s Cold Outside. Now, I understand the issue with this call-and-response song: Singer #1, presumably female, has to head out into the snowy night to go home. Her host, Singer #2,Continue reading “Baby, It’s Not as Bad as Other Songs”
Bistro Thank you concert
A huge shout-out to all the wonderful performers who participated in the Thank You concert for Helen and Rainer Daniels at the Port Moody Legion this afternoon/evening! Such a terrific event. I am sure the guests of honour were exhausted but replete with musical joy. From ukeleles to the jazz jam sessions, it was aContinue reading “Bistro Thank you concert”
Introducing…
The Itty Bitty Big Band. Our jazz duo, featuring Gord Hembruff on sax and clarinet, and me, Krista Wallace, on vocals.
Vinyl
Went to Turntable Records in Fantan Alley in Victoria today. We found some terrific music! Vangelis — entends-tu les chiens aboyer? Spirit Styx — Man of Miracles Billy Joel — 52nd Street Jon Anderson — Song of Seven, AND Animation. Now I have his first three solo albums on vinyl (I found Olias of SunhillowContinue reading “Vinyl”
And still it snows.…
I know, I know, we don’t really have anything to complain about. But why is it always snowy when I have to go to Gord’s for rehearsal? He lives on a Steep Hill, for cryin’ out loud! Someday the bizarre weather will end…won’t it? We’re playing the Gallery Bistro in Port Moody, March 9th fromContinue reading “And still it snows.…”
Happy Things
We had a fabulous run of In the Heights.… way to go team! Rehearsals for My Fair Lady are going great, and I’m having a blast. Next week we take 48 kids from the school to New York City. Ach! And finally.… The Spring edition of Pulp Literature magazine comes out very soon, featuring myContinue reading “Happy Things”
Satire over the head
We are quickly discovering that if we are going to show satirical movies to our kids, they need to understand what is being satirized. They didn’t really “get” Spinal Tap, and though we started watching For Your Consideration, I think we won’t finish that one with them. Similarly the Girl didn’t quite “get” The LifeContinue reading “Satire over the head”
Family and Friends. Oh, and POV. Part 2
Like I said, summer is always a difficult time for me to write.… Little to no structure to the day, the kids are around, other committments, etc. I’ve had no fewer than four family dinners in the last week! Not that I’m complaining about that, anyone who knows me is well aware of my loveContinue reading “Family and Friends. Oh, and POV. Part 2″