Mariza - Fado

Chuva

At the moment, I'm totally captivated by this sound.

 

I love its expressiveness .

It reminds me of the wonderful 'cello playing we heard here in Ulverston a couple of weeks ago.

That 'cello playing and this voice have, for me, strong similarities.

 I shall hold back my clarinet version from exposure until it has vastly improved. I have a new teacher who will I hope guide me towards some really good technique.
 I look forward to the day when I will be able to do justice to this kind of music.

 Practice

         - practice

 - practice.

On a wet day, give yourself a treat!

This is so beautiful,

it brings tears to my eyes.

Thankfully I can cheer myself up all over the house at the press of a button, I have one of her CD's and can go an emulate her music in my amateurish way on my piano.

Enjoyment to the full.

And now for a good dance about the place - without the piano!



Now can you keep your extremities still?

Music in the Town on a Saturday

Once again the town is full of music

I missed the bands actually playing today though I could hear them in the distance.

Here are several examples of the Town Band Playing - I agree the camera shake is annoying.


I like this next video because it includes playing just outside the inside market.

A lot of people put energy in doing something they enjoy but at the same time give us a lift.



Last Thursday the woman selling the Big Issue in the "Potters Alley" was very happy.

In spite of the price having been raised to £2.50, she was selling plenty of copies. This makes up for the many times earlier on in the year when she's sold very few - she wasn't at all happy with the price rise to £2 in the summer.

There's a really good positive atmosphere in the town around Christmas.

It's sad that we don't have someone, selling the Big Issue from Ulverston to support.

Occasionally we get a local busker playing down by the Trustees Saving Bank. Maybe he could be persuaded to return regularly

Entrepreneur of the future

Isn't it great that Ulverston is a place that encourages young people to develop their skills.

And isn't it even more impressive that there are young people that will stand up in public and perform!

Follow that !

Busking on the Market Square Saturday 31 Jan 2009

Shed on the Roof entertain the 'crowds'!



Came across this group after my visit to Poppies where we had a good discussion of how to get groups going in different parts of Ulverston. Today the focus was on the area around Ainslie/Burlington/Casson streets !

The feeling was that a group focuses on a particular issue and gets to work - picking up litter for example.

Waiting to see what other people want to happen!

Meanwhile the busking is great!