My Journey with wildlife photography continues. I hope also you continue to be a part of that journey and maybe even enjoy some of my work and maybe even share your thoughts/comments if I really get lucky. About the Bird (Wikipedia): The spotted flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) is a small passerine […]
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The Child President Finally Agrees to Wear a Mask – Oh là là là là!; Now He Deserves a “Cookie”!
Over seven months on/560,460 U.S lives lost from the beginning of the pandemic in the United States the child president finally wears a mask; at least for the camera but a step in the right direction just the same so a cookie is well deserved. On a more serious note […]
Read MoreBird Stories: Cute Sit-in, Kookaburra
My Journey with Wildlife photography continues. I hope also you continue to be a part of that journey and maybe even enjoy some of my work and maybe even share your thoughts/comments if I really get lucky. About the bird (from Wikipedia): Kookaburras are terrestrial tree kingfishers of the genus […]
Read MoreDominic Cummings Granted Permission To Visit Top Secret Security Sites & The Million Dollar Question
Now it is one thing to have a non-elected/unaccountable individual the de facto man running the show for the So Called British government (SCBG as acronym), but it’s a completely different story for the man to have access to highly classified security information. Just a few months ago were crying […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Childhood and Manhood (Ennio Morricone) – Cornet/Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MorePersonal Touch: The Painter
My Journey with street photography continues. I hope also you continue to be a part of that journey and maybe even enjoy some of my work and maybe even share your thoughts/comments if I really get lucky. About the Photo: This is a a photo of an artist in the […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Jill’s America – Once Upon a Time in the West (Ennio Morricone) – Flugelhorn/French Horn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: All By Myself (Céline Dion) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMusic That Lives On: Ennio Morricone
R.I.P Ennio Morricone
Extremely saddened to hear about the death of a musical legend Ennio Morricone. Our thoughts/prayers to him, his family and friends, but as all great musical legends he lives on in our hearts through his great music. I also hope to post a new recording of one of his works […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Beautiful Noise (Neil Diamond) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Phantom of the Opera (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Cinema Paradiso (Ennio Morricone) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Por Ti Volare (Andrea Bocelli) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Romance for Violin No 2 (Beethoven – James Last PlayAlong) – Flugelhorn/French Horn PlayAlong
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreThe Surge in Religious Extremism – The Polish Experience
An incredible report by Eric Campbell ABC News focusing on the Polish version of the nationalist (or more accurately the alt-right extremist) challenge sweeping across Europe. For me it is absolutely shocking to see that how religious extremism that began infecting the Middle East since the early 60’s (then more […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Desperado (The Eagles) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Spanish Eyes (Engelbert Humperdinck) – Flugelhorn Cover/Arrangement (Fidelito)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Last Waltz (Engelbert Humperdinck) – Flugelhorn Cover/Arrangement (Fidelito)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Winter World Of Love (Engelbert Humperdinck) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Les Bicyclettes de Belsize (Engelbert Humperdinck) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreA Small Tribute to a Great Composer: James Horner
Today on the 5th anniversary I would like to repost this small tribute to this great composer of one of my own personal favorite compositions. I love the sound of the singers that I decided that a karaoke version was not an option but rather to play along in the […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Way It Used To Be (Engelbert Humperdinck) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreAnother Terrorist Attack Rocks the UK
First off let me say that our prayers go to all those affected by this cowardly act as well as their families and friends. These atrocities I can only hope strengthen our resolve as a nation to rid the country of these sick cowards. That said however 2 things lead […]
Read MoreNOT Migrant Workforce but Migrant Slavery
It is truly disgusting to see how in this day and age we see many forms of slavery in our societies. Here we see in this report how migrant workers are treated in Lebanon though we can be certain this is not an issue specific to Lebanon – a country […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Quando Quando Quando (Engelbert Humperdinck) – Flugelhorn/Mellophone Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: A Man Without Love (Engelbert Humperdinck) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Release Me (Engelbert Humperdinck) – Flugelhorn/Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: As If We Ever Said Goodbye (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreFacial Recognition Technology? NOT So Fast!
A brilliant introduction – as usual – by John Oliver host of Last Week Tonight of HBO about the ramifications of facial recognition on our privacy and freedoms which are in direct threat of this technology if left unregulated. As with many aspects of governance in this day and age […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Come to the Cabaret (Liza Minnelli) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Beyond the Sea (Bobby Darin) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Grizabella, The Glamour Cat – CATS (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Last Waltz (Engelbert Humperdinck) – James Last PlayAlong/Cornet PlayAlong
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Stephen Bishop – Tootsie (It Might Be You) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Barcarolle – The Tales of Hoffmann – Mezzo Soprano Role – (Jacques Offenbach)/Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Habanera – Carmen (Bizet) – Cornet Arrangement/Cover (Fidelito)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: La Donna e Mobile – Rigoletto (Verdi) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Brindisi – La Traviata (Verdi) – Flugelhorn/Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Op Een Mooie Pinksterday/In Een Rijtuigje (James Last PlayAlong) – Flugelhorn/Cornet PlayAlong
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Thunderball – 007 (John Barry) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Beauty & The Beast (Alan Menken/Howard Ashman) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Double Trouble – Harry Potter (John Williams) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: For Your Eyes Only – James Bond (Bill Conti) – Cornet/Mellophone Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: I Swear (Gary Baker) – Flugelhorn/Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Gus The Theatre Cat – CATS (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreThe Problems of Mr. Cummings & Goings
Now we’ve heard plenty on the news in the last 24-48 hours about the Cummings & Goings of Mr. Dominic Cummings who shouldn’t have been going anywhere under the lockdown rules. But to me the concern is less about Mr. Cummings breaking of the law and more about 2 specific […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Star Trek Theme (Jerry Goldsmith) – Brass PlayAlong
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreWhat, You Think I Switched Sites On Ya? Well…..Yes :-)
Apologies for the confusion, the idea confused me also for a while so thought to share this confusion to avoid the loneliness of this feeling. The idea is actually quite simple so here goes; I have 2 sites Fidelitosblog.com and Fidelitos.com each had a purpose so decided to merge them […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: City of Stars – La La Land (Justin Hurwitz) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: JFK Film Theme – Trumpet Excerpts (John Williams) – Trumpet PlayAlong
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Send In The Clowns (Barbara Streisand) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreBelgian PM shamed by medics as they turn their backs on her in protest of her handling of the pandemic
A truly amazing/inspiring site of how activism can be applied in a civilized yet effective manner even in the workplace to shame politicians when they fail miserably in performing their duties and/or when they make controversial statements. Activism as I mentioned in a previous post should be an integral part […]
Read MorePriti Patel Champions Ending Free Movement; Really?
It is quite perplexing for me as one of an immigrant background looking at Priti Patel – someone also of an immigrant background – championing the cause of ending free movement. I can of course understand the need for any country to take on the cause of immigration reform with […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: M*A*S*H TV Series (Johnny Mandel) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Waltz No. 2 (Dimitri Shostakovitch) – Cornet/Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Pink Panther (Henri Mancini) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (John Barry) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Goldfinger – James Bond (John Barry) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Frosty the Snowman (Walter Rollins & Steve Nelson) – Cornet/Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Across the Stars – Star Wars (John Williams) – Cornet/Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Blueberry Hill (Vincent Rose) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: You Raise Me Up (Rolf Løvland) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Dawareen Fi’l Shaware (Composition: Rahbani Brothers/Voice: Nagat El Saghera) – Cornet PlayAlong
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: A Day at the Circus with "Les Bleus" though NOT Technically!
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Raider's March – Indiana Jones (John Williams) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: When a Man Loves a Woman (Percy Sledge) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Soul Man (David Porter & Isaac Hayes) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Remembering the Great Talents (Chuck Findley)
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Harlem Nocturne (Earle Hagen & Dick Rogers) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: All I Have To Do Is Dream (Everly Brothers) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Paloma Blanca Performed by the Amarilla Orchestra
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Jump, Jive and Wail (Louis Prima) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: A Short Story of The Children of Sanchez – Told by the Warm Sound of the Flugelhorn
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Lucille (Kenny Rogers) – Flugelhorn PlayAlong
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Boogie Man in the Car Wash; Is this for Real???
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Everybody Talks (Tyler Glenn & Tim Pagnotta) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Think Latin, Dream Latin, Move Latin and You’re Good to Go Go Latin
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: 80's Music Fever Still Alive & Kicking
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Go Go Go Joseph – Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Remembering the Great Talents (Derek Watkins)
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Memory – CATS (Andrew Lloyd Webber)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Close Every Door (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Happy Music Coming Out of a Mexican Hat!
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Shady Lady Medley 74 (James Last PlayAlong) – Trumpet PlayAlong
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: You're O.K.??…..OK; Just Feels Like I'm In Love!
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher (Jackie Wilson) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Shake Your "Copacabana" :-)
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Sous Les Ponts De Paris (Vincent Scotto) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: No Town Like Funky Town So Come On Down…..Oops!
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Prayer (Céline Dion) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Shady Lady Tracked
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Bicentennial Man (James Horner) – Flugelhorn PlayAlong
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Miami Beach Fun – Right Now Any Beach Fun Will Do For Me, Thanks Very Much
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Somewhere Out There (James Horner) – Flugelhorn PlayAlong
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: The German Suite & The Best….mmmmm…..Ah, Best Intro Ever!
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Girl With the Flaxen Hair (Debussy) – Cornet Play Along
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: American Folk Music Coming to Town, Care to Join?
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Santa Lucia (Napolitan Song) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Torna a Surriento (Ernesto De Curtis) – Cornet/Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: All Aboard!!!!
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Parlami d'amore Mariù (Cesare Andrea Bixio) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreThe Music Hour: A Casual Concert But Well Worth Watching
Beautiful music by Georgian pianist Mariam Batsashvili – great talent and superb music. On the menu; Chopin, Liszt and Paderewski. Let music keep the positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us through this “dip”. Stay Positive – Stay […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Lolita (Arturo Buzzi Peccia) for Cornet – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Sounds Like Oktoberfest Season -Though We're NOT In October Pass Some Beer Around Anyway!
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Lolita (Arturo Buzzi Peccia) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Ezekiel’s Rag (Paul Austin Kelly) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Let the Sunday Pyjama Party Begin!!
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Alicante (Rosy e i Bandiera Gialla) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreThe COVID-19 Pandemic: The British Government Does NOT Project Confidence at Any Level
Yesterday I was listening to the government briefing about the virus and I have to tell you non of the team projects any confidence whatsoever. Come to think of it how could the team that started off late in facing up to this pandemic – costing thousands of lives in […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Welcome to Funky Town (Free Entry – Exit with Charge)
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: That's Amoré (Dean Martin) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreThe COVID-19 Pandemic: How Germany Got It Right
A very interesting interview that I thought to share with Jens Spahn, Germany’s health minister explaining how Germany so far has managed to keep mortality rate from the Coronoavirus so low – hopefully this will continue to get even lower. The take away I believe are 3 strongly linked elements; […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You (Dean Martin)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Let's Go Irish (though can't move my legs that quick; there was at time…no there wasn't :-))
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Three Parties at Stake (so all in all 3 "Stakes" to go)
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreThe COVID-19 Pandemic: A Personal Appeal to World Leaders; Please Start Coordination on Plans to Incrementally Open Up World Economy
As I mentioned in many previous posts a global pandemic – particularly one likely to stay with us for some time – needs a global response both in terms of R&D to develop immunization/medication as well as protections. Many countries now are considering removing restrictions and incrementally opening up their […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: The 70's Buzz
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Ain’t That A Kick In The Head (Jimmy Van Heusen) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreAndrea Bocelli – Amazing Grace: In a Pandemic like This I Just Wish It Was More of a Global Grace NOT a Western Grace
A beautiful performance by Andrea Bocelli as usual and well timed/intended. The only take is that I wish the clip would have shown other parts of the world equally affected by this pandemic. If anything this pandemic should be a wake up call for us to realize/appreciate the global context […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Gypsy Airs
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Three Times a Lady (Lionel Richie) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: A Heart Full of Love – Les Misérables (Claude Michel Schönberg) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: At The End Of The Day – Les Misérables (Claude Michel Schönberg) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Did I Hear A Knock??
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreThe Main Takeaway of the COVID-19 Pandemic (in 6 lines)…short enough for you?
Here it is pure simple and with no further comments; We’re being blindsided unintentionally (and intentionally in many cases) about the real threats that we face by threats power brokers fabricate for political and/or ideological reasons. The net effect is that we are more vulnerable than ever when our efforts/resources […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Party Time in London 78 – James Last Sorrowly Missed in UK Now Hence BREXIT :-)
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Sights & Sounds of the 80's
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreFootball: Talking Tactics
You may/may not know but I am huge football fan. For me it is less about club and more about football style. The problem is that I know very little about technical aspects like football tactics and the philosophy behind the different styles involved. So now that we’re in lockdown […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Are You In the Mood? I Sure As Hell Am!
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: The 70’s – Great Music, Bright Costumes & Fancy Hairdo (when there was hair of course :-))
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: It's Beatlemania Time; Just Had to Happen!
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreThe Wake-up Call that Came and Went
It is quite chilling listening to Bill Gates in TED Talk 2015 warning about the likelihood of a pandemic and how ill prepared we are to face it. Yet no stone was turned. The reason for lack of action in my opinion is pretty simple and I hope people begin […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Common Man by an Uncommon Orchestra
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: While We're Still in Pyjama Party Mode, How About….
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreThe Making of "The Exorcist"
By far one of the scariest movies ever made in my opinion and I’ve and I watched a few, so it was quite interesting to watch this documentary about the making of the film, particularly when it comes to effects and the different challenges the team face in making the […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Can You Carry that Rock?
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreLight Touch: Painting by Jean-Jacques Hauer (1751-1829); "Les adieux de Louis XVI à sa famille, le 20 janvier 1793"
Open larger view The art of Retouch is purely about re-interpretation of already great works of art; it allows the image to be re-imagined, evolved in ways that make it part of a living process of evolution/adaptation. With that said art of course is subjective and some may/may […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: Care to Dance?
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreJames Last & Orchestra: How About Some Irish Stew?
I cannot think of better music than that of James Last (the master of Happy Music) and his wonderful orchestra to keep us up-beat/optimistic in these uncertain times. Lets keep these positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Pandemic: Plenty of Lessons in the Pot
A couple of very interesting interviews with American business magnate and philanthropist Bill Gates – one a few years ago warning of a pandemic and one a day ago talking about essentially his prediction materializing; would recommend watching both. The main take away for me are 2 points; What we […]
Read MoreCoronavirus Updates: Futile Efforts & Irresponsible Reporting Endanger Billions around the World
Here is what we’re up against; Germany tries to stop U.S. from luring away firm seeking coronavirus vaccine: As I mentioned in my previous post below the effort to counter this pandemic needs to be globally coordinated for it to be effective. So when I read news like this I […]
Read MoreA Life in Music: James Horner (Titanic Suite)
In memory of a true master of film scores James Horner who died June 2015 in a plane crash in California. His compositions are unique and so is his use of unusual instruments that he is able to mould into divine musical textures. This arrangement is wonderful presentation of one […]
Read MoreOn Ne Vit Pas Sans Se Dire Adieu (Paul Mauriat PlayAlong) – Brass Play Along
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Big Country (Jerome Moross) – Cornet Play Along
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Suddenly Seymour (Alan Menken) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft (The Carpenters) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Those Good Old Dreams (The Carpenters) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Yesterday Once Again (The Carpenters) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Close To You (The Carpenters) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Touch Me (The Carpenters) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Masquerade (The Carpenters) – Cornet Play Along
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Endless Love (Lionel Richie) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreThe Star Wars Suite – The Danish National Symphony Orchestra
OK, here is a short intro. As some may know from previous posts music to me is an enormous passion particularly orchestral work be it classical, film scores or rock. I also love conducting and have very particular preference in terms of conducting style – I actually do practice though […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Can You Feel the Love Tonight (Elton John) – Flugelhorn/Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Bells of Notre Dame (Alan Menken) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Top of the World (The Carpenters) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Solitaire (The Carpenters) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Our Kind of Love (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: As If We Ever Said Goodbye – (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Everything’s Alright – (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 – (Bach) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Aerosmith) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreHarry & Meghan; A Royal Story Turning To a Royal Flush
I am not really a royals follower nor do I care much about how monarchy is perceived nor the style this establishment follows. I was particularly disappointed about how BREXIT theatrics has been managed by the establishment as I’ve mentioned in previous posts. That said and despite the fact that […]
Read MoreHarry & Meghan; A Royal Story Turning To a Royal Flush
I am not really a royals follower nor do I care much about how monarchy is perceived nor the style this establishment follows. I was particularly disappointed about how BREXIT theatrics has been managed by the establishment as I’ve mentioned in previous posts. That said and despite the fact that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Can You Read My Mind – Superman (John Williams) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreSung by Yul Brynner
Thought to share this beautiful clip of one of the greatest actors of our time – and from what I read a true humanist as well – displaying his musical talent by playing a Russian Gypsy song. Yul Brynner is one of those figures who through his extraordinary personality, talents […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Star Trek (Jerry Goldsmith) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJust a Thought: The Thin Line between Justice vs. Revenge
Lately I’ve been doing a lot of reading about wars, war crimes perpetrated by opposing sides as well as trials for these heinous acts of what I would call cowardliness by individuals/groups that have lost every sense of basic human values. Obviously it is right/proper that these individuals/groups face the […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: It's Christmas – Mary's Boy Child – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Love Changes Everything – (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreJack Merritt: One of 2 Victims of the London Bridge Attack Named
Another appalling incident by a lone coward – who thankfully now bites the dust – taking the life of a young man and graduate of Cambridge University who had his whole life in front of him. I understand that Jack Merritt was a course coordinator for Learning Together, a prisoners’ […]
Read MoreDemocracy/Nation State, Trump & BREXIT: Narrowing Down the Limited Options
Democracy in this day-and-age in the west is facing challenges of survival as a governance model. One of the main reasons I believe that we are in the spot in history is the we continue to focus on the details of politics rather than the big picture that establishes better […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Hedwig’s Theme.v2 – Harry Potter (John Williams) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Gus The Theatre Cat – CATS – (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: I Just Called To Say I Love You – (Stevie Wonder) – Flugelhorn/French Horn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Toy Story (Randy Newman) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Honky Tonk Women.v2 – (The Rolling Stones) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Back to the Future (Alan Silvestri) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreThe Music Hour: Le Matin – One Great Way to Start Your Day
One of my favorite composers and compositions – Haydn’s 6th Symphony; with beautiful solo passages for the flute, oboe, horn, bassoon and strings. Here is some more info about the symphony; About he Symphony (from Wikipedia) The Symphony No. 6 in D major (Hoboken 1/6) is an early symphony written […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Bolero Tango – (Daniela E I Balla Balla) – Trumpet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Castle on a Cloud – Les Miserables – (Claude-Michel Schönberg) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Stars – Les Miserables – (Claude-Michel Schönberg) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Phantom of the Opera – (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Over the Rainbow (Harold Arlen) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Great Escape – (Elmer Bernstein) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Letter – Billy Elliot (Stephen Warbeck) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Stairway to Heaven – (Led Zeppelin) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Notebook – Film Theme (Aaron Zigman) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Andante Andante (ABBA) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Film Theme – Arthur (Christopher Cross) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Let It Go – Frozen – (Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson Lopez) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Love Never Dies – (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: I Get the Sweetest Feeling – (Van McCoy) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Three Times Three is Nine – (James Last PlayAlong) – Trumpet PlayAlong
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreA Short/Sweet BREXIT Weekend Nugget: A Sneak Preview at the State of British Politics
Now considering this is the weekend I am only going to make it short/simple by sharing a tweet by one of the Labour politicians – a Remainer – and my response tweet. You may all know by now that I am indeed a Remainer myself but NOT the EXIT BREXIT […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Caravan.v2 (James Last PlayAlong) – Cornet PlayAlong
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Toy Story (Randy Newman) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Orfeo’s Lament – from Orfeo ed Euridice – (Christoph Willibald Gluck) – Flugelhorn/Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Sheep May Safely Graze – (J.S. Bach) – Flugelhorn/Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: To a Wild Rose – Woodland Sketches – (Edward MacDowell) – Cornet Play Along
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreThomas Cook – Yet Another British Industry Icon Allowed to Swiftly Bite the Dust (updated)
The disgusting state of affairs in this country seems to have no boundaries. While we’re still in the midst of the BREXIT shambles we are hit by yet another strike with the news that Thomas Cook the British travel icon is being allowed to bite the dust for the 2nd […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: I See The Light (Tangled) – Alan Menken – Flugelhorn/Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read MoreMarket Crash 2008: Lessons Unlearned
Here is a brilliant documentary I came across recently and thought may be useful to share about the 2008 market crash. The reason I believe it is interesting to watch is because in many ways it pinpoints the birthdate of present day populism and extreme right politics. A conversation that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Por una Cabeza- (Carlos Gardel) – Flugelhorn Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my […]
Read More"Covfefe" Finally Gets a Tutor On Climate Change – One Topic Down But Far Too Many More to Go – Any Takers, Though I Suspect Mostly Leavers
A great clip my Danish MP Ida Auken explaining to Covfefe in simple terms the concept of Climate Change. It is merely a crash course of course and may NOT actually end up getting him credits but it can at least help him get started on the subject. The problem […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Quien Sera – Sway (Pablo Beltrán Ruiz-Luis Demetrio) – Trumpet Cover
Here is an updated version of a music I posted a while back, hopefully a better version on my other website. Take care
Read MoreFidelito's.com Update: My Journey with the Trumpet
Here is the latest post on Fidelito’s.com, hope you enjoy and follow the new site for all posts related to Music & Photography – click the image to be directed to the post. Take care 🙂
Read MoreFidelito's.com Update: The Music Hour
Here is the latest post on Fidelito’s.com, hope you enjoy and follow the new site for all posts related to Music & Photography – click the image to be directed to the post. Take care 🙂
Read MoreFidelitos.com: A New Site for All to do with Art
Let me start off by thanking all the followers of this blog site for all your support in providing feedback to my posts; I truly appreciate it. Now however I decided to branch all things related to art out to a different website fidelitos.com because to be honest this is […]
Read MoreBeautiful Moments from Beautiful Hearts: They Still Exist However Cynical Some Maybe About Them
The clip speaks for itself because these are the moments when commentary can never do justice to raw emotions. This is for context; Have a great weekend.
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet Cover): Strictly Excerpts – Jazzin' About for Trumpet: No. 8, Ragamuffin – (Pam Wedgwood)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet Cover): Classical Excerpts – Castle on a Cloud – Les Misérables (Claude-Michel Schönberg)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet Cover): Classical Excerpts – The Magic Flute (Mozart)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet Cover): Battle of the Heroes (John Williams)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet/Flugelhorn Play Along): Remembering James Last – 2019
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet and Piccolo Trumpet (Best to Use Headphones): I would like to dedicate my work on this piece to the memory of James Last in this 4th anniversary of his death in 2015 as well as his incredible orchestra; here is the original […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet (CornetCover): Superman Theme – (John Williams)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet/Mellophone Cover): Acapulco 1922 – (Herb Alpert)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet/Mellophone Cover): Dances with Wolves – (John Barry)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet Cover): James Bond Theme – (John Barry)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet Cover): Optimistic Voices ["We NEED Those Right Now!"] – from Wizard of Oz – (Harold Arlen/Herbert Stothart)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet Cover): Optimistic Voices ["We NEED Those Right Now!"] – from Wizard of Oz – (Harold Arlen/Herbert Stothart)
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Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet Cover): The Raiders March – from Raiders of the Lost Ark – (John Williams)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet Cover): Princess Leia's Theme – from Star Wars (John Williams)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Flugelhorn Cover): Killing Me Softly with his Song (Charles Fox)
The Night at the Ballet: La Bayadère
Beautiful moments if you can spare the time to watch this exquisite performance of “La Bayadère“; a great story line of love, revenge and murder where the lovers Nikita – the Temple Dancer – and Solor – the warrior having been brutally separated in life are finally reunited in death […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet Cover): Gonna Fly – Rocky (Bill Conti) from Rocky
My Journey with the Trumpet (Flugelhorn Cover): Theme from TV Series M*A*S*H (Johnny Mandel)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet Cover): In Dreams (Howard Shore) from The Lord of the Rings
My Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet Cover): I Swear (Gary Baker)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet Cover): Diamonds are Forever (John Barry) from James Bond
My Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet Cover): Follow the Yellow Brick Road (Harold Arlen) from The Wizard of Oz
My Journey with the Trumpet (Cornet Cover): For Your Eyes Only (Bill Conti) from James Bond
My Journey with the Trumpet (Trumpet Cover): Live and Let Die (Paul & Linda McCartney)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Trumpet Cover): Live and Let Die (Paul & Linda McCartney)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Trumpet Cover): If I Only Had a Brain – (Harold Arlen)
The Music Hour: Rossini's William Tell Overture – Final
By far the best performance I’ve seen of this beautiful composition by Rossini; great/vibrant sound & most certainly great conducting. Hope you enjoy and if not please don’t tell me about it 🙂 Orchestra: The Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Myung-whun Chung
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet (Trumpet Cover): Hedwig's Theme – Harry Potter (John Williams)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Trumpet Cover): Wizard Wheezes – Harry Potter (Nicholas Hooper)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Trumpet Cover): Double Trouble – from Harry Potter (John Williams)
My Journey with the Trumpet (Trumpet Cover): Can You Read My Mind – from Superman (John Williams)
My Journey with the Trumpet (PlayAlong): Cavatina (Stanley Myers)
My Journey with the Trumpet: Love Theme – The Godfather (Nino Rota)
My Journey with the Trumpet: The Music of the Night (Andrew Lloyd Webber)
My Journey with the Trumpet: The Hanging Tree (Marty Robbins)
My Journey with the Trumpet: Starlight Express (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – PlayAlong
My Journey with the Trumpet: High Chaparral (Harry Sukman)
My Journey with the Trumpet: The Big Country (Jerome Moross) – Link Updated
My Journey with the Trumpet: Largo – New World Symphony (Antonín Dvořák)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet and Piccolo Trumpet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but […]
Read MoreNature in Decline but the Joke is on Us!
A damming report that delivers a startling facts about the loss of Earth’s natural life and the level of environmental degradation we all face in this and age. We have to understand that this is not a political left vs. right issue – it never was and never will be […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Fantasia on La Traviata (Giuseppe Verdi) – Jean Baptiste Arban (PlayAlong)
My Journey with the Trumpet: Norwegian Wood (The Beatles) – James Last Orchestra (Play Along)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet and Piccolo Trumpet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Dramatic Theme (Elias Rahbani) – Elias Rahbani Orchestra (Play Along)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet and Piccolo Trumpet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: La Promenade (Elias Rahbani) – Elias Rahbani Orchestra (Play Along)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet and Piccolo Trumpet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Escape (Elias Rahbani) – Elias Rahbani Orchestra (Play Along)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet and Piccolo Trumpet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Gabriel's Oboe (Ennio Morricone) – Pure Tunes – (Solo)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet and Piccolo Trumpet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Love Words (Elias Rahbani) – Elias Rahbani Orchestra (Play Along)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet and Piccolo Trumpet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Hopeless Love (Elias Rahbani) – Elias Rahbani Orchestra (Play Along)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet and Piccolo Trumpet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: When We Used to Meet (Elias Rahbani) – Elias Rahbani Orchestra (Play Along)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet and Piccolo Trumpet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: An Animated Political Rant by a Respected BBC Presenter; Andrew Marr
Here’s the BBC’s former political editor airing his personal views and dressing them up as political fact. Of course, Brexiteers will continue to claim ‘BBC left-wing bias’ but this reads more like a UKIP manifesto. pic.twitter.com/88VXBletsQ — DAVID PICKWORTH (@david_pickworth) April 21, 2019 Now I’ve been following Andrew Marr over […]
Read MoreHearts & Minds in Sri Lanka
Another cowardly attack by Muslim terrorists, this time on a holy site and during a holy period; this is truly disgusting beyond expression but no longer surprising. It is also a reminder of the global reach of terrorism and the need to uproot this ideology altogether not only via security […]
Read More“Democrats” Don’t Unwittingly Torpedo the Mueller Report (updated)
Plenty of analysis now going on over the Mueller Report and rightly so but the concern is where the United States media & congress hit the “Analysis Paralysis” yet again and the only winner in this situation would be Donald Trump Inc. I am not really interested in using this […]
Read MoreNotre Dame Cathedral on Fire
Very shocking to watch one of the icons of France go into flames. My heart goes to the people of this great/proud nation on this very emotional moment; a moment I am certain that is shared by many around the world, but in my mind the symbols of France run […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: L'amour est Bleu (André Popp) – Paul Mauriat Orchestra (Play Along)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it […]
Read MoreBREXIT Syndrome: The BREXIT Party, Wow, What a "Party" (updated)
Oh, wow, now we finally have a BREXIT Party along the lines of the Referendum Party created by James Goldsmith – a Eurosceptic – in 1994 where the sole objective of the party was for a referendum to be held on the nature of the UK’s membership of the European […]
Read MoreBREXIT Nightmares: The EU Goes for the Nuclear Option!
After much deliberation the EU finally decides to go for the nuclear option hitting us with firm unanticipated exit card, a Halloween card. Well at least we can fall off the BREXIT cliff on a high note, though when it comes to the celebrations I would expect us all to […]
Read MoreJulian Assange, Busted!
While I have absolutely no sympathy for Wikileaks founder I find this latest development rather puzzling particularly have listened to the Ecuadorian President’s here reasons behind withdrawing the Asylum status from Julian Assange. Most of the reasons given with regards to continuing relations between Julian Assange & Wikileaks and the […]
Read MoreBREXIT: A Question of National Security
This is going to be short and simple one and will be more in the form of a question rather than an answer. Again it is about that damn old BREXIT nugget but not so much the politics of BREXIT but rather the security vulnerabilities it opens and how it […]
Read MoreBREXIT Pain: Theresa May Bites the Dust – Yet Again – but it’s the Country that Continues to Pay the Ultimate Price
The EU has all but turned down Theresa May appeal for a short extension until end of June while proposing an extension until December 2019 – I guess her “appeal” is wearing off where the EU is concerned. So in simple terms this latest humiliation translates to the fact that […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: Oh Mark Francois, What a Tangled Web You Weave
"If you now try to hold us in against our will, you will be facing Perfidious Albion on speed." Conservative Brexiteer Mark Francois says the UK "will become a Trojan horse within the EU" if Theresa May is given a Brexit extension. pic.twitter.com/KiulbKoBCP — Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) April 9, […]
Read MoreBREXIT FEVER: When does Article 7 (The Suspension Clause) of the EU Treaty Come into Play
Here is the problem we face today with this never-ending BREXIT saga; An utterly broken political system that cannot provide any solution for BREXIT because as mentioned in many of my previous posts – a policy that starts with a flawed process cannot provide nothing but a temporary/flawed solution. The […]
Read MoreBREXIT Shambles: Theresa May asks for Another BREXIT Extension & Donald Tusk Wisely Suggests a Flextension
Theresa May is now asking the EU for another BREXIT extension until June 30 (i.e. picking numbers out of the hat yet again), while Donald Tusk wisely suggests a longer extension that can end once national consensus is achieved on the deal (or a deal); a “Flextension” if you like […]
Read MoreBREXIT Exhaustion: Iain Duncan Smith is Appalled (updated)
Iain Duncan Smith is appalled because the government is trying to reach out to the main opposition party and others to help achieve a consensus on BREXIT – something she should have began with even before triggering article 50. I am appalled that Iain Duncan Smith does not understand that […]
Read MoreBREXIT Exhaustion: Theresa May to Meet Jeremy Corbyn in the Final Attempt to Save BREXIT – a move that has BREXIT Hardliner's Steaming
It seems that Theresa May’s hand is almost out of cards so she’s forced into a make-or-break choice in meeting with Jeremy Corbyn a move that seems to have set her party BREXITEERs on fire. Now I’ve mentioned in the previous post – and indeed in many previous posts – […]
Read MoreBREXIT Exhaustion: Theresa May Asks the EU for a Short Extension to Avoid People's Vote at All Cost
Theresa May delivers a brief statement indicating that she intends to ask the EU for a short extension until the 22nd of May to avoid participating in the EU elections. The real reason for this extension – or at least one of the major factors – in my opinion is […]
Read MoreBREXIT Exhaustion: A Petition for a People's Vote
Yes, I know exactly how you feel about the prospect of yet another damn petition. I actually suggested that petition time has been over a while back. However I decided to go ahead with this petition anyway for 2 reasons; I am hoping that however we may differ on BREXIT […]
Read MoreBREXIT Exhaustion: Parliament Comedy turning into a National Tragedy
The BREXIT comedy continues in parliament with the decision now being a vote for 1 of 4 motions; Motion C, Customs Union Motion D, Common Market 2.0 (to be re-negotiated with the EU) Motion E, Confirmatory public vote (or Referendum on selected deal) Motion G, Parliamentary Supremacy (Extension, Leave or […]
Read MoreBREXIT Exhaustion: The British “Tumbola”
Yes, this is the British version of Tombola but with higher/jucier “steaks”. Now we read rumours about the potential of snap elections being considered by the so-called government. This in my judgement would be a recipe for a disaster with no vision/no direction, no leadership and a country divided, so […]
Read MoreSelf Regulation; The difference between Democratic Evolution or Devolution
A very interesting analysis by Michael Smerconish of CNN talking about American radio show host and far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones; and here is one of his rants to get some context going. While I agree with Michael on his views about Alex Jones, he seems to be missing a […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: When Democracy Stalls You Should Expect a Crash
If there are any lessons learnt during the last few years it has to be this mentioned in the header. But then how do we define a Stall; while I am no political expert it doesn’t take a policy guru to say that when this governance model seizes to represent […]
Read MoreThe Morally Corrupt & Politically Discredited Theresa May Seeks a 4th Vote on her Deal to Avoid a 2nd Public Vote on BREXIT
It’s ironic – a term that now has to be associated in both history & language books with BREXIT – that the humiliated/humiliating Theresa May continues to ask parliament for a vote – the 4th time around – when she and her party are doing all possible to avoid a […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: The EU is being Served as the Scapegoat for Institutional & Policy Failures – Now Clear for All to See
With the daily mess that seems to be swirling around us nowadays – and it’s beginning to feel like Trump Territory – it has always been my view as mentioned in many of my previous posts that BREXIT is in fact about internal structural failures in our political system than […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: Theresa May Stands in the Way
If at all possible let us all forget BREXIT for just a moment or two; if it’s proving difficult let’s consider heading to the pub, cafeteria or just a long walk for an hour or two. Then when we’re back from the break let’s think this question through; What does […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: More Wasted Time, More Wasted Resources and a Country being Systematically Drained (updated)
Continued Parliament shambles deliver a big fat 0, not that this was not expected if you remember my previous posts. I myself don’t intend to waste too much time on this post except by saying that we’re now in a corner with limited options and here might be a way […]
Read MoreThe "British Democracy" vs. The "Barbarians"
With everything about the BREXIT mess we have in this country nowadays it reminds me to go back to what could be argued as a documentary of “Yes Minister” to get me out of the depressing mood of politics and into the realms of brilliant comedy; kind of a personal […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: Indicative Votes Deliver the Verdict of No Confidence in Parliament (updated)
To all who have pinned their hopes on a sophisticated political solution to BREXIT from Parliament, I think it is now clear to the blind that a broken political system cannot deliver solutions and can only deliver more toxic politics for this country. It’s actually quite foolish in my judgement […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: We Call It the BREXIT Bone!
Theresa May in her good old usual self throws another “bone”; this time to lure her “fan” base in the Conservative party which is growing by the day – quicker even than the Petition to revoke article 50 – to support her deal. Her “BIG Idea” – and there are […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: Donald Tusk, What Can I Say? (updated)
In a recent exchange in the European Parliament there seems to have been an interesting exchange between Donald Tusk and Mr. ‘UJS’ (Union Jack Sox) – so let put some context by highlighting the exchange – and here is the clip of the 1st part; The former Ukip leader, Mr. […]
Read MoreNeoliberalism and it’s Effects on Policy and our Future
A brilliant clip I came across today and thought to share here by a British journalist George Monbiot about Neoliberalism as a political philosophy and it’s manifestation in terms of government policy as well as on globalisation. BREXIT and Trump argues George – and I do so agree – are […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: Theresa May Returns the Clock to Parliament to Run it Down Themselves
We were worried that Theresa May is running down the clock to get to the BREXIT hour. Now the situations has changed slightly with the clock having been returned to it’s “rightful” owner; the House of Commons which is now taking full control of the clock by running it down […]
Read MoreWhen we’re close to a Checkmate we Need the Queen
Here is a glimpse of the universe we live in today in this Disunited Kingdom of ours – it is by no means a complex/hard to figure situation but rather a quite unsophisticatedly simple one which most can agree with; A government that made a mess of BREXIT by; Failing […]
Read MoreThe British Parliaments Petition’s Website on the Fritz: Signature Numbers Flowing in Both Directions – That Doesn’t Look Right!
While keeping the browser open watching the progress of signatures on the Petitions website I noticed something quite odd; the number of signatures on the site not only increases but also decreases occasionally – it certainly happened twice today in front of my own eyes. This does NOT sound or […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: Oh Swell, but wait…are these Martians?
Here we see what the government would like to consider as Martians from outer space quite different from the “People” they talk about who they pretend to defend. It is certainly one very proud moment for me to watch this fantastic march by these “martians” of all ages – whichever […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: A Pragmatic Vision Forward Revisited
Well over a year ago I made a suggestion for a pragmatic way forward to solve this BREXIT cookie in a post which I circulated to party leaders as much I possibly could; here is a link the post. Obviously things have moved quite a bit since then but the […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: The EU Delivers a Plan with Wiggle Room for the UK
The details of the deal can be found here but the obvious conclusion is that the EU is demonstrating in no uncertain terms that it is willing, ready and able to consider multiple options as a way out of this self-inflicted mess we’ve created for ourselves and reflected so vividly […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fatigue: So What’s the Deal?
Right off the bat let me first suggest that a hard BREXIT is not on anyone’s cards and here’s why; While many would agree that Theresa May is a completely bankrupt personality in terms of ethics and political integrity she must know well that making this hard dive would land […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: Broken British Politics now takes to the Stage in Brussels – A British Humiliation that knows no Boundaries
A handful of shameful politicians including; Jeremy Corbyn, Keir Starmer and even Vince Cable head to Brussels to plead for a backdoor deal – which now seems to be pattern in British politics – with the EU. It’s shocking for me to see British politicians doing all possible to pass […]
Read MoreA Petition to Revoke Article 50 Breaking Records and Breaking the British Parliament's Petitions Website
It seems that the British parliament’s petition site is breaking up thanks to the amounts of sign-ups for the petition to revoke article 50 – and I admit to have contributed in a small part to this effort by signing the petition myself. Indications are that the number of signatures […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: A Petition to Revoke Article 50 – LET'S BREAK RECORDS TO BREAK A FLAWED SYSTEM!
Although I believe that we’re well past petition & letters to MP’s time a while ago and knowing full well Theresa May’s government would never consider anything remotely close to this petition, I still believe it is an opportunity for the public to make their voices heard – albeit a […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: Theresa May Rejects the Responsibility for Anything
No responsibility for triggering article 50 without a viable plan No responsibility for the flawed process she engineered and one marred by secrecy and back alley agreements to subvert our Democracy even when it comes to following parliamentary regulation/precedence No responsibility for failing to listen to the voice of the […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: The EU Caught Between a Rock & a Hardball but there is another Option
With the daily House of Commons shambles – which is about the only thing that is Common nowadays in that house – the EU seems to be caught between a a rock and a hardball, so they opt instead for going on a fishing expedition unfortunately though in a contaminated […]
Read MoreThe Tough BREXIT Nugget: Hey, EU, Listen Up, Another Backstop Coming at ya!
The British parliament shambles has now taken to the skies. The talk between our genius politicians is this and beware this is NOT a Drill; Now the talk is for an extension which for all intents and purposes is used as yet another “back stop” in the the EU until…wait…here […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: The United Banana Republic
A great analysis of Brexit here given by Fareed Zakaria of CNN. Obviously the view provided is unlikely to sway opinions on either side of the argument because I mentioned previously we’re all feeding off a broken political system. Ever since I started posting on the topic I was never […]
Read MoreThe BREXIT Nugget: All You Need to Know of BREXIT; Parliament Shoots Down the People’s Vote (updated)
Parliament just shot down a motion for a People Vote with an astounding majority of 85 to 334. Of course we know the Conservative position on this, but Labour is another story altogether; remember this “All Options on the Table” slogan, it turns out even tables change and they seem […]
Read MoreThe Humiliated Theresa May is Humiliating Britain
Theresa May’s once again tries to sway hardliners to accept her approach of “My Deal or No Deal” BREXIT strategy before a vote on extending article 50. Yes, it is shameful and disgusting politics but again these are not new revelations we just discovered about Theresa May and the muppets […]
Read MoreThe BREXIT Nugget: A Lesson for the EU on How NOT to Conduct Similar Negotiations
Disappointment all round in the EU with regards the British parliament’s decision not to support the latest tweak of the BREXIT agreement. This feeling of Disappointment/Frustration is certainly understandable insofar as the amount of efforts/resources to get this far in the process. On the other hand when one negotiating party […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: Let’s NOT Go This Way! (updated)
It was extraordinary to me watching the debates in Parliament today about the latest BREXIT deal. Very passionate debate from all sides with quite complex issues raised – quite exciting. But suddenly I woke up to discover that we’re NOT at the pre-triggering article 50 stage no we’re actually 2 […]
Read MoreMovie to Watch: In the Heat of the Night
With all the recent talk about racism whether against Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex or even Barack Obama among many others – just speaking celebrities of course – I just recently came across this great classic movie produced in 1968 starring 2 of the best Hollywood actors; Sidney Poitier and […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: EU, Don’t Serve Theresa May a Free Lunch or You’ll Eventually be Served for Dinner
Theresa May seems to be leading a blame game with the EU in seeking compromise on the Irish backstop. The reality though is that Theresa May is not/has never been leading anything – but rather following the guidelines of the Conservative BREXITEER clan. Her main and only ambition is remaining […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: The "Conflict Zone" in Focus
A very interesting interview conducted by Tim Sebastian aired on DW with Belgian MEP Philippe Lamberts. Obviously quite a few issues Tim raised about the EU’s handling of the Irish backstop – but with a due respect Tim what you seem to have missed is the British governments disastrous handling […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: How Credible can Our Commitment be to the EU
With the latest episode of shambolic developments in Parliament where Labour “alternative” BREXIT deal was rejected by the government and they are now signalling “potential” support to a motion calling for a People’s Vote the question then becomes this; if we are to continue membership in the EU by default […]
Read MoreJeremy Corbyn is Eying Another Table; Theresa May’s Table
So I was right, the Corbyn approach now revealed – the 2nd Referendum plea is designed primarily to pressure Theresa May to allow Labour a place on the table in defining a modified BREXIT deal – so that the Labour table expands to include more options 🙂 And as I […]
Read MoreJeremy Corbyn Now Supports a 2nd Referendum but Keep an Eye on the Small Print
Media are running with the story that Jeremy Corbyn now is supporting a 2nd Referendum which they say is a position consistent with the motion supported in the Labour Party conference in 2018 and here is the text of that motion; Should parliament vote down a Tory Brexit deal or […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: Jeremy Hunt Demonstrates the The Political Model that Produced BREXIT
When we talk BREXIT many seem to hang failures of our political model on BREXIT – or at least that would be their focus point. But the reality is that for us to understand BREXIT drivers we need to understand the political model that we’ve adopted for the last decade […]
Read MoreIntercepts: Tucker Carlson Blows Up at Rutger Bregman
Here’s an interesting interview by Tucker Carlson of Fox News – someone who looks confused at the best of times – with a Rutger Carlson a Dutch historian and author of books on history, philosophy and economics. The clips speaks for itself but the driving point here is how media […]
Read MoreThe BREXIT Crash Course (No Comment): Honda set to close Swindon car plant
BREXIT Is NOT Inevitable but Post BREXIT Crash Probably Is!
Read MoreBREXIT Politics – British Style: The Constant State of Crash
While people continue talking about the fear of crashing out of the EU the fact of the matter is that the twilight zone we’re living in at the moment with indecision and political bickering is a constant state of crash albeit less severe, but with time we’ve spent in this […]
Read MoreThe Music Hour: Remembering a Multitalented Artist with a Big Heart
A wonderful British artist who will remain in our memory and who has touched the hearts of many throughout the world Dudley Moore. A great actor and one heck of a pianist with love to this instrument that never wavered even during his last years when was suffering from an […]
Read MoreThe 1 Million Dollar Question of Mr. Donald Tusk has a 1 Dollar Answer
While following reactions to Theresa May’s crushing defeat in parliament for her deal I came across the following tweet by Donald Tusk the EU Council President; If a deal is impossible, and no one wants no deal, then who will finally have the courage to say what the only positive […]
Read MoreTHE BREXIT WALKOUT – STOP THE TALK & DO THE WALK
The BREXIT farce continues unabated and now Theresa May tries another stunt to coerce MPs to accept her mantra of “My Deal or No Deal” approach by threatening that if her deal doesn’t go through there may be no BREXIT – well now here ’s clarity of the “philosophy” of […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Frosty the Snowman, Composed by Walter Rollins & Steve Nelson
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Frosty the Snowman, Composed by Walter Rollins & Steve Nelson
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Por una Cabeza, Composed by Carlos Gardel
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it […]
Read MoreThe Joker Suggests a Confidence Vote in "Good Time"
Jeremy Corbyn plays the same ole same ole long game of Theresa May in suggesting a confidence vote in the “appropriate time” – but “appropriate” for who exactly/what’s the catch? I think we can all pretty much make a good guess, right? I truly believe that Jeremy Corbyn is as […]
Read MoreTurns Out Ain't Nothing Soft About This BREXIT
If this is the perception of a Soft BREXIT, well people we’re in for the treat of our lives post BREXIT. With Theresa May leapfrogging across the content in an effort primarily to save face – rather than have the guts to face the nation – my question is what […]
Read MoreFrance Needs to Establish Some Context
Let me begin by saying that I am no politician and I am definitely no expert on the internal politics of France. That said I have to admit I am a big admirer of President Emmanuel Macron ever since he appeared to capture the imagination of the French people – and […]
Read MoreBREXIT Flicks: The Absurdity of the "Endless Referendum Syndrome" Argument
I keep hearing BREXITEER’s complaining about the “Endless Referendum Syndrome” which is along the lines of; If we we do another Referendum which produces different results why stop there and not do another and another? Our Accidental Leader also raised this argument today in Parliament. So here’s my take on […]
Read MoreBREXIT: It Takes a Coward to Know a Coward Demonstrates the Accidental Leader
Now people may disagree on the language here in the title but being a coward is truly not intended as an insult but rather a personal attribute – pure and simple. What we’ve seen yet again from Theresa May in delaying the parliament vote is yet another clear demonstration of […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Fever (the kind of thing you get watching Too Much BREXIT), Composed by Otis Blackwell
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Man with the Golden Gun (James Bond), Composed by John Barry
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Thunderball (James Bond), Composed by John Barry
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet (Christmas Time): Home for the Holidays, Composed by Robert Allen
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Yesterday Once More, Song by The Carpenters
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: I Don't Know How to Love Him, Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet (Christmas Time): Jingle Bell Rock, Song by Hall & Oates
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet (Christmas Time): Jingle Bell Rock, Song by Hall & Oates
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Matador, Composed by Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Historia De Un Amor, Song by Julio Iglesias
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet:Another Suitcase in Another Hall, Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Meditation, Composed by Jules Massenet
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreThe Comedy Break with the "Technically Ukrainian" Comedian
Here is great clip I came across today by; I know the first name is Omid but the last name is either Djalili or Djallilenko; a close call on that one 🙂 Anyway a brilliant British comedian, one that makes me laugh to tears every single time; here he even […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet:Il Postino, Composed by Luis Bacalov
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: I Say a Little Prayer, Composed by Burt Bacharach
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Oblivion Composed by Astor Piazzolla
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMusic to Warmup Your Weekend
For me it is quite simply difficult to match the warm sound of the Flugelhorn which is why I fell in love with the instrument the first time I listened to it and why I predominantly play it on a daily basis because I have every intention of mastering it. […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Gabriel's Message – Christmas Carol
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Quién Será Composed by Pablo Beltrán Ruiz & Luis Demetrio
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Quién Será Composed by Pablo Beltrán Ruiz & Luis Demetrio
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Lonesome Billy, Composed by Ennio Morricone
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Why Did it Have to be Me, Song by ABBA
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Quizás, quizás, quizás Composed by: Osvaldo Farrés
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Mas Que Nada – Composed by Jorge Ben Jor
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreThe Music Hour: A "Soulo" Piano Concerto
One of my favourite Beethoven piano concert’s here performed by the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Mikko Franck, and German pianist Alice Sara Ott. The concerto was composed in 1800 and was first performed on 5 April 1803, with the composer as soloist. The piece was also published in […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Don't Cry for Me Argentina – Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: You Raise Me Up – Song by Josh Groban
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Dream a Little Dream of Me – Composed by Wilbur Schwandt & Fabian Andre
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Dream a Little Dream of Me – Composed by Wilbur Schwandt & Fabian Andre
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Love Changes Everything – Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Meglio Stasera – Composed by Henry Mancini
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Prince Ali (Aladdin) – Composed by Alan Menken
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: My Heart Always Wanders – Song by Sissel
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Memory (The Cats) – Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: City of Stars (La La Land) – Composed by Justin Hurwitz
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Lawrence of Arabia Theme (v2) – Composed by Maurice Jarre (back music by the BBC Concert Orchestra)
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: What a Wonderful World – Song by Louis Armstrong
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that audio mark each […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Heal the World – Song by Michael Jackson (with back music)
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that audio mark each […]
Read MoreThe Disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi & the Concept of “What Goes Around Comes Around” In Foreign Policy
There’s been plenty written/talked about related to this matter, so without rehashing the talking points and the excellent analysis done let me just make a small contribution here; Although we have yet to see conclusive evidence implicating Saudi Arabia in disappearance and/or death of Jamal Khashoggi we should really consider […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Sicilian Clan – Composed by Ennio Morricone (Arrangement: Danish National Symphony Orchestra)
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that audio mark each […]
Read MoreThe Comedy Hour: 9-9-9
Another one of those incredible shows with Jon Stewart as former host of The Daily Show where he unpacks Herman Cain one of the 2012 U.S Presidential candidates during the election season that year. Though the clip is old it’s one of those episodes that will “Live Long & Prosper”. Jon Stewart is […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Send in the Clowns – Composed by Stephen Sondheim
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet: Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it […]
Read MoreThe Music Hour: Friedrich Kuhlau on my Discovery Todo List
Here is another brilliant talent I came across today on Youtube; an flutist from Israel Elisabeth Wentland with truly impeccable performance; I also love the videography artwork for this clip. As for the composition itself it’s truly divine, so I decided to learn more about this composer Frederick Kuhlau someone […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Concerto for Trumpet in E (II Andante) – Composed by Joseph Haydn
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet: Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Serpico – Composed by Mikis Theodorakis (Arrangement by Franck Pourcel)
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet: Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Concorde – Composed by Franck Pourcel (flown by many except me: -)
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet: Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Romance for Violin in F – Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven (Arrangement by James Last)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Cinema Paradiso – Composed by Ennio Morricone
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t […]
Read MoreThe Death of a French Icon: Charles Aznavour
Very very sad to hear of the death of Charles Aznavour a great French icon. He’s been one of my favourite French singers and as a matter of fact – strangely enough – just today before knowing this I was playing one of his very famous tunes from his song […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Waltz No. 2 (by Dmitri Shostakovich)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Quando rapito in estasi – Lucia di Lammermoor (Gaetano Donizetti) – Cornet Cover
The Magic of Italian Opera! Have a Great Day 🙂
Read MoreU.S. College Protests; Fareed Zakaria Gets Too Clever!
Fareed, I normally agree with most of your views. Here, however, you’re completely off the mark mate. This is much more than a mere social issue; it’s a valid, relevant and critical issue that’s being ignored and undermined by political wrangling that is costing real lives day-in-day-out. To frame it […]
Read MoreNOT This Again, please!!
While rapping up my outdoor closeup/macro photoshoot today I suddenly saw this little story developing in front of my eyes so decided to record it. The clip is posted as is though I added some background music. As the story was developing I couldn’t help reflecting on the Mideast conflict, […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: It’s Not Unusual (Tom Jones) – Cornet Cover & Arrangement
Give yourself a chance to be “Unusual” more usually! Have a Great “Unusual” Weekend
Read Moreshēk Design – Callophrys rubi (Papillon)
Learn more here (***Temporary Link***) Have a Great Day
Read MorePapillon: Anahita (Callophrys rubi)
Temporary Link A beauty “in waiting”! Have a Great Day & Wonderful Weekend! Please note that Art of the Day photos is now posted weekly on Fridays
Read MoreNo “Far Right”, No “Far Left”; Free Speech is Fundamental
Despite my firm opposition to extremist ideologies of the far right and everything they represent, I equally oppose any effort to suppress their right to express their views freely. You challenge their ideologies but when you begin to shut them down you’ve already lost your argument and your core values […]
Read MoreState of the “Union” Concept: Hey, what’s happening?
It’s becoming clear to me (sadly) that the EU as a promising concept as it was, founded mainly on values is being transformed into a convenient transactional business arrangement. To be member of the club you may need to from time to time and when pushed hard show your “values” […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Gigi l’Amoroso (Dalida) – Cornet/Flugelhorn PlayAlong & Arrangement
/ More Dalida Songs? Oh Yes!
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Help Yourself (Tom Jones) – Cornet Cover & Arrangement
Better “Help Yourself”! Keeping up with the Weekend Spirit…..
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