Tag Archives: Something For Thursday

Given the day, I suppose this is cliche, but I like it…so here’s Percy Grainger’s wind ensemble setting of Irish Tune from County Derry. (Known, of course, as “Danny Boy”.) And, less clicheed, here are The Chieftains, joined by Sinead … Continue reading →

After the last post, I’ve got Blade Runner on the brain, so here’s part of Vangelis’s music for the film. And I’m pretty sure I’ve posted this before, but here’s the Love Theme from the film. (Sequels and prequels, my … Continue reading →

Yeah, I dunno what happened yesterday. Oh well…here’s my favorite of all of Mozart’s overtures, the amazing overture to The Magic Flute (which is also my favorite of Mozart’s operas).

My favorite scene from My Neighbor Totoro. The two girls here have moved to the country, and they’ve discovered three Totoro’s living in the woods nearby. This is what happens when they wake up in the middle of the night … Continue reading →

In honor of John Williams’s 79th birthday just a few days ago, here is some John Williams! May the Force be with you, Maestro Williams!

In honor of John Barry’s passing, here is his theme from Somewhere in Time.

Last week I posted some Wagner, the overture to Tannhauser. As a counterpoint, here is Wagner in a much gentler mood. This is the Prelude to Lohengrin, that magnificent opera about a Knight of the Grail whose name can never … Continue reading →

I have a sneaking suspicion that I may have posted this before, but I’m not wading through two or three years’ worth of Something for Thursdays* to find out. I’ve always loved the music of Richard Wagner. Always, always, always. … Continue reading →

A movie scene this week, from Steven Spielberg’s astonishing Schindler’s List. If you haven’t seen the film, Liam Neeson plays Oskar Schindler, a businessman and member of the Nazi party who decides to take advantage of the increasingly punitive measures … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas and/or a glorious Holiday Season to all who read this! See you back here on Sunday.