Made some music today, played some music tonight. Some of the vibes were happening, some weren't, but it's always a preferable experience to most everything else I've experienced. Music is either overtaking my classwork or thankfully part of my classwork, so this last semester has been pretty sweet so far (if less conventionally academic). I need to get more into French music, I have a lot of Edith Piaf and the Cafe Essentials collection but I need that archival knowledge. I don't know if it will be of any "use" since people seem to not be that into old French music these days outside of brunch atmosphere, but hopefully I can bring it back. If not for myself, than for all the accordion players out there.
In honor of a long day of music I'll give three selections tonight. The first two are great songs with a nice C-F chord change that's fun to jam on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNpLSaCirj8
Are You Sure Hank Done it This Way?, by Waylon Jennings, from Dreaming my Dreams.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RYngWSa8IE
Kiss You All Over, by Exile, from Mixed Emotions
The third is a nice French group I saw at Birdland last semester, led by Dorado Schmitt. He's a great guitarist and violinist, and this whole band was incredible. It even featured three of his sons on guitar, who were all amazing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQeSkqRCxQg
How High the Moon, by the Django Reinhardt Allstars, led by Dorado Schmitt live at the Montreal Jazz Festival.
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