there were the Ross Sisters, Aggie, Maggie, and Elmira. In this classic footage from the movie “Broadway Rhythm” (1944), the Ross sisters, Aggie, Maggie and Elmira, sing and move in ways that don’t look humanly possible. Yoga anyone? Movie buffs will recognize the tune as one of the background instrumentals from “The Godfather.” Be sure [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Before there was a Cirque du Soleil….
Posted in Artistry, FYE - For Your Enjoyment, Fun Stuff, Video Clips, tagged 1944, acrobat, Broadway, contortionist, human body, music, video on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Violin like I’ve never heard before!
Posted in Artistry, FYE - For Your Enjoyment, Musical Instruments, Technology, Video Clips, tagged Apollo Theater, ashanti, beatboxing, dj, Harlem, hip-hop, Miri Ben-Ari, music, rap, sean paul, violin, violinist on March 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A friend and colleague of mine, Beth Magill, posted this video on her Facebook page, and I couldn’t resist sharing it here. Miri Ben-Ari is one talented artist! It gives a whole new twist to the capabilities of the violin. Enjoy!
Fear Itself
Posted in FYI, Family, Just for Dads, Just for Grownups, Just for Moms, On the Flip Side, Parenting, People Making a Difference, tagged alternatives, Baby Boomers, children, economic fallout, economy, fear, financial meltdown, grandchildren, Great Depression, Greatest Generation, job, layoffs, livelihood, loss of job, media, minimum wage earners, parents, unemployed, unemployment on March 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I am usually known as an encourager, although from time to time I have been known to really wallow in pessimism and have one absolutely *terrific* pity-party with anyone and everyone invited. But with the overwhelming, frequent soundbites each day of the “free-falling economy,” the “downward spiral on Wall Street” with “no end in sight, [...]
For all you sleep-deprived mommies and daddies out there….
Posted in FYE - For Your Enjoyment, Funnies, Just for Dads, Just for Grownups, Just for Moms, Parenting, Video Clips, tagged capuccino, coffee, kids, latte, new daddy, new mommy, newborn baby, Parenting, sleep deprivation, Starbucks on March 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I just found my new theme song. Now to drive my kids crazy with it until they refill my coffee cup! Enjoy!
Spring is just around the corner – let’s celebrate!
Posted in Artistry, Audio Clips, Classical Music, FYE - For Your Enjoyment, Links for Cool, Interesting Websites, Video Clips on March 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s glorious weather is balm to this blogger’s spirit. A good Kindermusik colleague, Christa Sigman, shared this with me, and I wanted to pass it along. Enjoy!
Thanks, Christa!
The Hallelujah Chorus like you’ve never heard before – - – - – or *seen* either!
Posted in FYE - For Your Enjoyment, Funnies, Video Clips, music therapy on March 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This really cracked me up and provided a badly needed laugh for my day. Enjoy!
