Liszt and Lisitsa

Again, not me. But I have done 'La Campanella'. This performance of 'El Contrabandista' by Lisitsa is inspiring - and as near to perfection as I can imagine.

History is fun!

youtube video by CD101FM

Hope you're having a wonderful month. They might be giants. And what are we going to do unless they are?

PS: We have a lot of history on this Earth. Happy Earth Day!   tIO x

"Like Ali in the Jungle..."

After downloading this song last week, it's gone to the top of my workout playlist. Time to start the week. Let's go.


Have at it, kids; here's to a wonderful week! (Hope your PT is going well, Ben.)   tIO x

tIO Combo: Banner Day! meets Mid-week Music

As we close-out 2009, I decided to celebrate by combining the final 'Banner Day' and 'Mid-week Music' posts of the year: a special 'combo' post of banners famous, not-so-famous, and even infamous - ending with a musical celebration of our 'Banner'. Take a look (and listen):


The online newpaper, the Provincetown Banner, and its 'wicked local' information.

    
The Banner Art Collective "creates, collects, and distributes net.art and poetry within the limitations and context of web adverts".


The Star Spangled Banner Flag House, "home of Mary Pickersgill, maker of the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key's famous poem that later became our national anthem".


Be "the Hulk", aka  "Bruce Banner". You know it's cool.


                                    
Ace Banner's "Unfurl Yourself" Program: Ace Banner has been "manufacturing custom fabric displays since 1916". The "Unfurl Yourself" program is the company's "way of giving back to a non-profit each year in the form of banners and other signage for their annual event". 


'Banner Cloud': the peak's flag (shown here on the Matterhorn, the best site for its formation)


What-to-do on/around  Banner Street, London EC1Y. And some know-before-you-go: EC1 history.




Rock on, lovelies! And I'll see you next year.  tIO x

Today's conundrum: Can you drink too much hot cocoa? Computer says "no".

Future conundrum: Is it right to want world peace and tougher sentencing for parole violators? Gracie-Lou thinks so.

Thanks for perusing this blog; blog you again soon!

Mid-week Music: Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! 'Linus' monologue'

Technically not 'music', but worth repeating:



Happy Christmas!  tIO x

Mid-week Music: Sara Groves "Toy Packaging"

Another Wednesday is here! And it's time for some mid-week cheer, courtesy of the lovely Sara Groves. (And it's set to flashing Christmas lights! Ooohh... But don't get too distracted by the shiny lights; these lyrics are inspired. Sara speaks words of wisdom yet again!) OK, now press play:



Christmas Lights PBL - Sara Groves ~ Toy Packaging from robogeek on Vimeo.

Best line: "Honey!"

Happy Christmas! And may your toys be easily opened. tIO x

PS:  Last year, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos echoed the "wrap rage" described in this song. This year, Amazon is offering "frustation-free packaging" on many items. Visit the previous link for the F-FP homepage on amazon.com, and do notice the offer's sub-title: "Reducing wrap rage since 2008." Clever, Mr Bezos; and thank you so very much.

Mid-week Music: Billy Mack "Christmas is All Around Us"

Yes, the video is a bit risque. But it's a parody. And the song is choice. And 'Love Actually' is... all around us:


Happy Christmas from tIO x

Mid-week Music: Downhere "How Many Kings"

We've reached the midpoint; let's celebrate with a captivating song-for-the-season from Downhere:

Is it just me or does Marc Martel sound like Freddie Mercury? (Just one of the reasons I'm captivated.)

So, turn it up - or slip the headphones on - and hit replay. And have a wonderful mid-week day! (Falalalala-la-la-la-la!)

Thanks for perusing this blog; blog you again soon! tIO x