[Sarah-Jane Crowson]

Wow, this thread is still amazing, and hugely eclectic.

I can say for certain that last night was a Bach with Robert Hass night (mint tea, nearly Pimms but not quite).

John and Fliss, I see SuperTed and Underdog and raise you one Pink Panther -

https://youtu.be/HhHwnrlZRus

Sarah-Jane

[F.F. Teague]

Shriek! Mighty Mouse! Underdog! Pink Panther!

Fliss is overcome and lies down for a while.

Another favourite here, lol.

[John Isbell]

Man, the Thunderbirds theme is not available in my country! I've not thought of that in donkey's years, as they say. How is Lady Penelope anyway?

Sarah-Jane, I especially like the tango in those credits - very nice! I never saw the Steve Martin, but I ought to, since I think he's a fantastic physical comic and Jean Reno is always brilliant. You have inspired me. :-)

Cheers,
John

[John Isbell]

Actually, it's all about Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth dancing to Jackie Wilson. That's it, that's the end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GaKMeX7t3c

Cheers,
John

[Joe Crocker]

Originally Posted by John Isbell

Actually, it's all about Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth dancing to Jackie Wilson. That's it, that's the end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GaKMeX7t3c

Cheers,
John

That is so good John.

Did you ever see Dave Brubeck's version of The Stanglers' "Golden Brown"?

There's a moment near the end (1:49) when drummer Joe Morello suspects there's been a rip in time/space fabric.

[John Isbell]

Joe, that is beautiful. Thanks for posting it! My brother lives for rock music, I'm sending him the link. As a commenter says, "Simply the coolest group of accountants you will ever see."
Also, The Stranglers! It reminds me of how John Coltrane found "My Favorite Things" and played it for 22 minutes in Stockholm.

Cheers,
John

[Ann Drysdale]

Joe, that is beautifully put together, a real labour of love. It takes two fine things and twists them into a sweet chimaera that I could listen to all day. Thanks. I shall enjoy finding out more about the chap who made it.

Coming back to say that I've found more about Laurence Mason. What a fascinating young man. That sax solo is a great homage to Paul Desmond, whom I have long idolised. My son did a bit of Roadie-ing for The Stranglers in the early days and it was he who introduced me to Golden Brown. I rang him when Dave died to say I'd heard and was sorry. Bits of my life, Joe, knitted into a simple/spectacular sweater by that young musician. It fits me and feels good. I'll wear it often. I hereby forgive you for The Fall.
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[F.F. Teague]

Originally Posted by John Isbell

Man, the Thunderbirds theme is not available in my country! I've not thought of that in donkey's years, as they say. How is Lady Penelope anyway?

John, I assume she's as she always was! Sorry you can't access the theme tune; have you tried elsewhere? In the meantime, there's plenty of info on Lady Penelope here, lol.

Joe, that's ace! Dave Brubeck is brilliant. I grew up with him, because my dad was always playing his piano pieces or listening to things. And I enjoyed playing 'Weep No More' especially. Some of the chords require a very long reach, so I'd fan them out :-)

Of course I like 'Take Five' too <(:-)

Best wishes,
Fliss

[John Isbell]

Hi Sarah-Jane,

Coming back to your initial question, I for one don't find music very useful for composition (except for ekphrastic work), but I do find it a very convenient shortcut in the editing process. My great challenge in editing is being absolutely real, if I can put it that way. Poetry gets full of crooked, fancy, razzmatazz BS, and lifting all that away to get to the true poem can be extremely hard. So I like to hear a totally true voice - a simple voice that rings with truth. I was just editing this morning after listening to the Faces' "Debris," and that did the trick. It's Ronnie Lane's song about Rod Stewart leaving the band, with Rod on backing vocals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sSXQtkFwtw

Cheers,
John

[John Isbell]

Actually, I have another vote for the saddest song ever recorded. It's Randy Newman's "God's Song (That's Why I Love Mankind)", which is certainly worth a listen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0TvfqmWf4M

Update: I see I posted this right at the start. Oh well, it's worth posting twice. For a happy song, how about The Beatles' "It's All Too Much," which I believe is Harrison? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zc3idF_IZ0

Cheers,
John