Category Archives: music

The Woman King: My Review

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Will S.

I went to see The Woman King this past Saturday. It was the first time I had gone to the theater in a long time. I’m glad that I went. Here are my two cents about the film. There are … Continue reading →

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Missing, Not-Lost Ring

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Will S.

  I sometimes see people with handheld metal detectors on the beach, in yards, and vacant lots – much like the one in this photo. I don’t know whether people routinely find anything worthwhile. Maybe some collectors are seeking rare … Continue reading →

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The Other Side: Don’t Miss Your Calling

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Will S.

From time to time, people talk about how someone missed their calling. They usually say this if they discover a talent or competency someone has that is far from their formal training or vocation. A friend of mine is an … Continue reading →

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Copycat

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Will S.

Music is very fluid. There are often some really good new songs, but if you pay attention, you’ll see that a lot of them are just remakes of old songs. Still, other songs may use part or all of the … Continue reading →

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Remembering Hazel Scott

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Will S.

In Memoriam June 11, 1920 to October 2, 1981 Today is the anniversary of the death of Hazel Scott. This year she would have turned 100 years old. There is a diverse Hazel Scott playlist, which any music aficionado should … Continue reading →

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Musical Musings

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Will S.

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” ~Plato~ I never listened to any of Christina Aguilera’s music. I can’t say that I don’t like her, because I never … Continue reading →

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Will S.

From time to time people ask me what musical remakes do I think are better than the original. Most of the remakes are not even close to the level of greatness as the original, even if the remakes present a … Continue reading →

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Sol! and His Lovely Day

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Will S.

Lately, I’ve been in a Bill Withers state of mind. I asked Siri to play Lovely Day, thinking of the Bill Withers rendition but instead Siri pulled up the version from Sol! in my music library. I had forgotten Sol! … Continue reading →

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I’m Going Down

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Will S.

Within each day there presents a teachable moment. Such a moment just happened to me. I was explaining to someone that the R&B song, I’m Going Down by Mary J. Blige was a remake. I have had this discussion with … Continue reading →

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Allen Stone in My Music Mix

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Will S.

I have grown to look forward to my personalized music mix playlist from Spotify and Apple Music. Today, my mix included lots of great music. The mix included lots of great artists, like H.E.R. and Gregory Porter and K. Michelle … Continue reading →

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