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Listening to.....

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Ella Fitzgerald  I saw the film Blue Moon last week and the song was like a worm in my brain for the next few days. So l started searching on You Tube for that song and the first one that came up was Ella Fitzgerald's version. What a voice. Her tone and diction were sublime and she could sing anything; jazz, swing, scat singing. Now scat singing is not my favourite. I'm not keen on anyone singing it but it is a recognised feature of jazz singing. So that is what l have been listening to this week. It's been a real treat and when listening to these wonderful singers l'm left with one thought. Why can't l sing like that?
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Blue Moon

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My 4th film of the year.  I put the disappointment of Wuthering Heights behind and saw another film.  Blue Moon is the story of Lorenz Hart, and any of you who love musical theatre will know that name. It's the opening night of Oklahoma and Rogers first collaboration with Hammerstein. Rogers is leaving Lorenz behind.  I would give this film 4.5 out of 5; it was that good. Ethan Hawke has received nominations for his performance and they are well deserved. Definitely one to see.
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Do you still read books?

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Do you still read books? Statistics show that people aren't reading as many books as before.  I have to admit that l'm one of them. I listen to audiobooks mainly these days, and l listen regularly when l'm on public transport each day. What about you? Do you still read?  
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Listening to.....

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Listening to....  Edith Piaf. This music makes me think of Paris. Can you picture yourself sitting in a Cabaret listening to this music? She was called The Little Sparrow, standing only 5 feet tall. Her mother was a singer and left her to be raised by her Grandmother. She had a sad life but left us with wonderful music.
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Cluedo - What a treat

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An early birthday present.  Thank you Suzie for this gift. It was a hoot. I love the theatre; the buzz before the lights dim, the thrill of what is to come. So much better than seeing it on a small screen. The theatre was full and this was a funny play. I have played the game but don't really remember it. Perhaps you have too. Each actor played their part well and played well as a cast. It was a good day. Yum Cha for lunch, and l finally managed to sort of manage chop sticks, and then off to the theatre. What a treat.
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Are you team Jane Eyre or team Wuthering Heights?

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Which team are you on?  I think the real tragedy of these books is that the sisters died so young. Who knows what other books could have been written. Although l have a preference for one novel both of them deserve their reputations. It would have been interesting to see them mature and keep writing. Emily Bronte was only 30 when she died, Charlotte 38. Emily led such a sheltered life and l do admire the imagination of Wuthering Heights.  Let's start a conversation.
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Goblin Market

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Can l suggest you grab a drink and make yourself comfortable.  Christina Rosetti was an English poet from a very artistic family. This is one of her best known poems and is studied at Universities. The beauty of this poem is that the meaning is unclear. I see sisterhood and a few other themes. Listen to the video, read the poem and let me know what you think it's about. Let's start a conversation.   
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