January 25, 2012

ALL KNOWING Vs Health & Life Purpose








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January 18, 2012

Incredible Piano Solo of Jarrod Radnich - Harry Potter Theme










I wrote about Jarrod Radnich here.

I think he has inspiring talent! 
Here is yet another clip of him playing the theme from the “Harry Potter”movies.
I admit I have not read any of the books, but I have seen all the films. 
Many of the first books I ever read were by Enid Blyton. 

Although she wrote many adventure stores, like “The Famous Five” and “The Secret Seven”, she also wrote many books about goblins, elves, fairies and assorted magical creatures.The “Faraway Tree” books are a perfect example of this.
I also read, and watched the “Narnia” books and films.
Many years later came the “Star Wars” movies.
These are all classic tales of good versus evil – a thing all generations have confronted over the years and will, no doubt, continue to do so.

It is just a shame that we do not have any magical helpers or even superheroes like Superman to look after us! 

I think all the above have contributed to the success of the “Harry Potter” franchise.
Having said all that, watch Jarrod Radnich do a superb rendition of the theme from “Harry Potter”!



Originally uploaded by on Jun 7, 2011, this clip is now from Jarrod's You Tube Channel.
 

This is a video we produced of Jarrod Radnich performing his original copyrighted arrangement of Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter. 


Top 10 Movie Sets Ever Built

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January 02, 2012

Jon English : "Dark Horses"






 
                                                    
                                                                    
Note: If you cannot watch the videos on this blog – try this.
                                                                 


There are other posts about Jon English on this blog which can be found with the search function and I have written about Jon English,   before, and also  here.

These are just a few little things that have made me happy during my life. And I know it is pure escapism.


I really love this song, and so many others Jon English has done that I cannot list them all.
The lyrics may mean different things to you than what they mean to me.

It doesn’t matter.

I think they are great lyrics.

Lyrics:

Hitchin' a ride into nowhere, people just killin' some ti-i-ime
Wastin' away with their own life, but wishin' away with their mi-inds
Watch 'em run
Or some folks travel on stowaway, some people flash through the fire
Some like to cruise down the boulevarde, some just go tight as a wire

But they run [all day long]
Dark horses runnin' their own race, makin' their own pace
On and on [on and on]
Usin' the power of the light force, we all ride dark horses who run

Some live the life of a stranger, some never look in your eye-eyes
Some sing and dance to the music, and some close their ears to the noise

But they run [all day long]
Dark horses savin' the last chance for the last dance
On and o-on [on and on]
Usin' the power of the light force, we all ride dark horses, and you -

You can waste your time and place [all day long]
Some place it's always rainin' [on and on]
Everybody needs someone to be someone
And the race is on now, watch 'em run

On and on, runnin' o-on

Oh, some realise their potential, some don't know where to begin
Some see a fire burnin' deep down inside, some the colour of the skin

But they run
Dark horses runnin' for everyone, on and on, oh they ru-un
Usin' the power of a light force, they all ride dark horses who ru-un
Dark horses, power of a hurricane, never twice the same
On and o-on [on and on]
Usin' the power of the light force
Ridin' on and on [all day long]
Dark horses runnin' their own race, makin' their own pace
On and on [on and on]
Usin' the power of the light force
Oh-oh, we all ride dark horses
Thanks to 123 Lyrics

From the album cover notes:
“Oh, by the way “Dark Horses” is a bastardised metaphor meaning loosely; Whatever is possible will be achieved by someone or something least expected. When it happens, however, no one will be surprised...” 
Jon English

                                         
                                                                        


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December 15, 2011

The ALL KNOWING Diary - Now Available




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December 14, 2011

Elizabeth Taylor's famous pearl sells for $11.84m at NYC auction





                                                                          

An update on this story.

An amazing piece and an amazing price!
A HUGE pearl once worn by kings and queens and last owned by Hollywood siren Elizabeth Taylor sold for a record $11.84 million at auction in New York today. 
"La Peregrina", pictured above, depicted in artworks over the centuries and coveted by crowned heads of Europe, was bought for Taylor by her husband Richard Burton in 1969.
The pearl, suspended from a Cartier necklace, had been estimated to sell by Christie's for $2-3 million but the figure shot up in fierce bidding, reaching the highest price for any pearl jewellery at auction.

 Christie's was selling Taylor's legendary jewellery and fashion collections, the so-called "Crown Jewels of Hollywood".

 The actress, who died in March at the age of 79, had seven husbands during her glamorous life, countless admirers and a passion for jewellery.

The Herald Sun. And lots more here.


The 33.19-carat diamond ring given to Taylor by the actor she married twice, sold for $US8.8 million.

The pearl, diamond and ruby necklace, known as "La Peregrina", purchased at auction for $US37,000 in 1969 by Burton for Taylor reached the world record price of $US11,842,500.
It was estimated to sell for $US2 million to $US3 million.

The price surpassed the previous auction record for a pearl, set in 2007 at Christie's auction house in New York City with the sale of The Baroda Pearls for $US7,096,000.

The ring, estimated to sell for $US2.5 million to $US3.5 million, was included in a collection of Taylor's necklaces, earrings, pendants and rings and other gems that went on sale Tuesday night at Christie's in New York. The ring was purchased by a private buyer from Asia, according to a Christie's spokesman.

Taylor, a screen goddess who also starred in classics such as Giant, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, died in Los Angeles in March at age 79. 

A jewellery lover, she had pieces from some of the most famous names in the jewelry world, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Chopard, in her collection.

Other sales of Taylor's art, clothing and memorabilia will be held later in the week. An online-only sale of some items runs until Saturday.

Part of the proceeds will go to The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, which she established in 1991 to help people living with AIDS.

Taylor's collection of impressionist and modern art is scheduled to go on sale at Christie's in London in February.
                                                             



Bottom pictures with thanks to Celluloid Heroes
                                                           
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December 08, 2011

Pirates of the Caribbean - Incredible Piano Solo of Jarrod Radnich and the Technology He Uses

                                                         
                                                             


                                                                        



I really like this piece of music, and enjoyed the latest "Pirate" movie!
 
Unsurprisingly, it was directed by Rob Marshall who also directed "Chicago" , a superbly directed movie.

I thought the third installment was very ordinary, but this one seems to have made up for it.

Jarrod Radnich is inspirational with this piece.

It had achieved over 23 million hits, and counting, on You Tube when I first posted this.

I think he deserves it! Now that Jarrod Radnich has his own You Tube channel the numbers will be different.



His performances are part of a new featured attraction at Disneyland's "Dream Home Of The Future" in Tomorrowland.

 Video production credits: Paul Anderson, Tel Stewart, and Craig Knudsen. Piano arrangement and performance: Jarrod Radnich.

 Sheet music for this and other arrangements are available through Radnich's website:

http://www.jarrodradnich.com/store.html.
                                                                       

                                                     
Jarrod Radnich, nationally noted composer and pianist of "Virtuosic Piano Solo Series" personally instructed Miss South Dakota, Anna Simpson, on one of his piano compositions. 


The composition, Pirates of the Caribbean, was then performed by Simpson at the Miss America Pageant. 


He did the training with a distance of thousands of miles between them!


NBC's nationally-broadcast Today Show recently covered this story (4/27/2012) and featured the PianoDisc piano player system and Zenph Sound Innovation's Internet MIDI software used to link the pianos. Amazing!

For more information on Jarrod Radnich or sheet music of his many piano compositions go to www.jarrodradnich.com

For more information on the Miss South Dakota program go to www.misssd.org

                                                                 
See also:

Top 10 Movie Sets Ever Built


Incredible Piano Solo of Jarrod Radnich - Harry Potter Theme
Jarrod Radnich: Don't Stop Believin' - Virtuosic Piano Solo

Jarrod Radnich: Game of Thrones Medley - Virtuosic Piano Solo


Jarrod Radnich - Strong From 'Cinderella' 2015







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December 04, 2011

Bob Dylan on The Mystery of Creativity




Bob Dylan talks about how creativity happens, in this case, the writing of "Stardust" by Hoagy Carmichael.

Part of David McDonald's series, "The Mystery of Creativity," about the connections between creativity and spirituality. 

Mr. McDonald is also the director of a film called "Woodstock Revisited" which features several Dylan and The Band-related chapters. 

Go to http://woodstockrevisited.webs.com/

related:


 Bob Dylan Releases A Night They Called It A Day Video


'American Pie' Lyrics Sell For $1.2 million In New York


Bob Dylan Named Greatest Songwriter Ahead Of Lennon and McCartney According To Rolling Stone

Traveling Wilburys To Travel Into New Territory - Streaming

Bob Dylan's Sinatra-inspired 'Fallen Angels' Is Another Musical Triumph

Bob Dylan Wins The Nobel Prize In Literature



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November 23, 2011

The Last of the Mohicans: My Favourite Movie

 


 

I have watched “The Last of the Mohicans” 46 times – and I am sure I will watch it again.

On that basis alone I have to give it the title of “My Favourite Movie”.
The historical movie is one of my favourite genres. I also like old musicals!

This is not a happy movie so it doesn’t make me happy to watch it but it is a great experience.

In hindsight, and after reading much, it gives the viewer an idea of the fate awaiting Native Americans and many of us know how that turned out.

If you don’t know, trying reading “Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee”.

One of the first movies ever to portray Native Americans in a positive way was “Dances With Wolves” which is also a favourite of mine but I have not watched it nearly as often.
It was released before “The Last of the Mohicans”.

Why do I like this movie?

It has everything: great story, great characters – even the villains, drama, betrayal, romance, action, educational elements, great actors, excellent production values and a superb soundtrack which I still listen to after all these years.

Not to mention eye candy for the ladies!

Cast :
One very memorable scene between Cora and Major Duncan has this line.

She tells him after she has rejected his proposal to her:
“I would rather make the gravest of mistakes than surrender my own judgment”.
Think about that for a minute. It is quite profound.
Is it saying listen to your higher self?

The clip above is mine - just a way of expressing my appreciation.
Update: The Last of the Mohicans: Director's Definitive Cut (Blu-ray). Now available.

                                                            


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