This really should have been titled “Weird Thursday Question”, as it is Thursday, yet it’s not really a weird question — just a weird title.
Last night I had my earbuds in and listened to the first movement of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, and actually got all cosmicy listening to it. I followed the individual notes that wrapped around each other, leading perfectly through slow minor chord progressions that, to me, are powerful and transforming.
That’s just me.
Many people tend to get bored listening to it because it’s so slow and single noted. Which leads to my Thursday question.
Is there any song that you listen to deep and long and cosmically? Songs that somehow transport you somewhere … or some time?
Music is the connection of the soul to the universe. Lao Tzu (Chinese philosopher) says, “Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.” Gustav Mahler (Composer) says, “It is a funny thing, but when I am making music, all the answers I seek for in life seem to be there, in the music, there are no questions and no need for answers.” Victor Hugo (French Romanticism writer and politician) states, “Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.”
I think you get it.
I’d really REALLY like to know what song turns you on like a cosmic light bulb. That touches something inside of you you don’t often reach.
I promise to listen to each of your recommendations.
And even if you’ve blown off Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata before, tonight, in the evening or in the night, put your earbuds in or put your phone near your head and just listen to B’s composition. Listen to it with fresh ears and an open mind and soul.
You’ll have a great trip.
Of course, a close second is the whole Dark Side of the Moon album by Pink Floyd, especially Great Gig in the Sky with the female solo ….
For me, The Grand Canyon Suite by Freddy Groffe (spelled?) takes me directly there.
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I am going to write this one down and look for it this evening. I so appreciate your answering back!
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A wonderful post and I love your mentions. There are just too many songs, however, here is one that carried me away last night and feels fitting for your theme: Dulaman by Ajeet. 🎶
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I love that you sent me a suggestion. I am always looking for inspirational music, and I look forward to listening to your suggestion.
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Just one of many… Thank you! Hope you enjoy it.
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Clair de Lune by Debussy and some things by Rachmanioff, but I love Queen and I’m more of a Rock & Roll person.
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I love love love Clair de Lune. And I have blasted rock n roll through my speakers many times! Nothing better!
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B.’s 7th conducted by Sir Georg Solti. Once bought an old piano to learn to play Moonlight Sonata. Also Neil Young’s “Sugar Mountain” or “Cinnamon Girl”. And then Chaka Khan’s “Ain’t Nobody”. Happy listening! Kat
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Love your responses! I’m sure I know B’s 7th but it doesn’t ring a bell … yet. Cinnamon Girl is a really good song — never listened to it through airbuds. That’s next.
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Also B.’s 7th ! Bought a very old piano just to learn to play Moonlight Sonata. Then there’s “Cinnamon Girl” or “Sugar Mountain” by Neil Young and Shaka Khan’s ” Ain’t Nobody”. Happy listening !
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Okay, you asked, so here we go! Bob Dylan’s Visions of Johanna. I once quit a job just so I could stay home and listen to that song over and over and over again. And Donna the Buffalo’s Tumbling Dice, not to be confused with the Rolling Stone’s song of the same name though I love that one also. Here’s the link to DtB’s song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CMETRFFV-A This song sends me into a different stratisphere every time I hear it. “Be one with the forces of the nature of the love.” Love, Pat Fitzgerald.
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I love this, Pat! You especially! You are always posting blues and other great music references on FB and now I actually get to listen to them/you! ❤️🎵🎶
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