Welcome to my regular Friday song/tune day, ladies and gentlemen, where I pick a piece of music that reflects my mood or the times, to share with you.
In July 2019, I participated in the Share Your Music Challenge – one song every day that month. At the end of the month, I breathed a sigh of relief that I had managed to make it through the challenge and was ready to hang up my air guitar. One of my Canadian readers urged me to keep going and so my Friday Song Day and a musical exchange began. This interaction brought me great joy.
These days I have fewer Canadian readers – death, old age, illness, pandemics, caring responsibilities, other commitments, etc, have intervened. For several weeks I have been concerned for my musical buddies, Sid and J. Today I have chosen a musical piece for them both and their loved ones. The piece is Ravel’s Miroirs III – Une Barque sur L’Ocean, performed by renowned Canadian pianist André Laplante.
This beautiful piece and performance is a gift to us all. I know Sid and J would approve. Enjoy.
Let kindness and compassion be your legacy, ladies and gentlemen.
Love to you all.
Tracy.
You just can’t beat Ravel for loveliness. Thank you, Tracy.
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I’ve become quite the fan, Tish.
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For Sailors and Navy folk the term absent friends brings back memories of toasts raised.
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That brought a lump to my throat, Lou.
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What a beautiful post Tracy. And now I know the story behind your Friday song of the week! And the music is quite lovely. 💙
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Thanks, Lisa. I appreciate your comment.
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Interesting how things develop, and I’m glad they did because I always enjoy your Friday music.
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Thanks, Jane. I enjoy them too, more than I thought I would. It’s not the ABC radio’s The Music Show, but I still have fun.
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Tracy, so sorry to hear about your Canadian readers. Very hard to realize someone hasn’t been around for a while and may not return, turns on all the wistful memories. This music is evocative, a perfect choice. You have broad and eclectic taste in music, it’s always fun and sometimes surprising to listen to your Friday selection.
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Thank you, Sharon. I learn as I go along, sometimes with the help of others.
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A lovely way to ease into my weekend. I hope your Canadian frieds are all right.
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Thank you, Liz.
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You’re welcome, Tracy.
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How interesting…the backstory to Friday song. You are such gem looking out for absent friends. I hope and pray they are well.
Wonderful music.
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Thank you, Punam.
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You are welcome.
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A beautiful Ravel piece. After reading your post, I thought about some absent friends of my own as it played. Thanks for that memory.
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You”re welcome, Ruth.
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I’m so sorry to hear about your Canadian friends, Tracy.I’m sure they would love this beautiful piece of music you chose for them.
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Thank you, Sarah.
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