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The Voice Of Heaven - 13 Year Old Malakai Bayoh.

When I heard this, I was quite literally transported, and this is a perfect choice for a Sunday concert. Last year, this young virtuoso debuted, and many predict a great future for him. Voices like this only come along once in a generation, and bring us closer to whatever spirituality remains in our modern souls. 

 

Sometimes You Just Have To Take An Alan Parsons Project Break.

I have written before about my Bose Smartglasses, which I wear all the time. I hate having little plugs in my ears, and the glasses have Bose direct speakers that send great sound to the ears while keeping the user aware of his surroundings. Sometimes, however, I want immersive sound, and my favorite group, Alan Parsons Project, sounds great in over-the-ear headphones. Find a pair with great bass, and you won't be sorry. Don't spend hundreds of dollars on a name. These cost less than $100 and they are great. They are light and comfortable, and keep me in my own world whenever I want. 

What Is The Greatest TV Theme Of All Time?

It's Monday. Nobody wants to start a new week. Let's play what is the greatest TV theme of all time. My choice:

 

I Collect Vinyl - I Love Confusing Millennials.

You know  you are old, when you try to explain vinyl records to a millennial. 

"If You Want To End War, You've Got To Sing It Loud".

I was reminded of Alice's Restaurant in a post by Cultural Offering, referring to Ray Visotski's blog post for Thanksgiving. Many consider it a Thanksgiving tradition, and play it on that day. My memory of it is as an anti-war anthem during my college years from 1965 to 1969. We were all subject to the draft, and sweated out lottery number drawing. I was an R.O.T.C. cadet in college, which was mandatory the first two years; but, in 1967, it became a lifeline. If I had to go the war, I wanted to go as an officer, and that required two more years of R.O.T.C. training. Upon graduation, the commission I received turned into a lifeline. I found it ironic that a military commission turned out to be the reason I avoided VietNam, when I joined the Reserves and received active duty deferments for the three years of law school. But, I digress. The horror of war, in which many died, was spared to the luckiest of us; but, the song's message, delivered at a time in which most Americans give thanks, still rings true today. I am sure that many of us carry survivor's guilt; but, we must let that go. Be thankful you are alive; but, remember those who have died. I love this version of the song, due to the art and subtitles with the complete lyrics. It may be an idealistic dreamer's dream; but, what if every person in the world sang it?

 

Left Your Smartphone At Home? Listen To Your Tunes On Your SmartWatch.

Pair Bose Frames To Your Samsung Smartwatch. I forgot my phone at home this morning. Okay, I have several back up smartphones. I am the FutureLawyer after all. But, I seldom use the phone chip in my wrist computer, a/k/a my Galaxy Watch 4, which has wristwatch apps galore. One of them is my go to music app, YouTube. Right now I am listening to my favorite group, the Alan Parsons Project, using the app on my Smartwatch, paired via Bluetooth to my Bose Frames. Look Ma! No wires. No hands. Nothing in my ear canal. Just beautiful music while I work. Are you using your tech to its maximum capabilities?

Christmas In July - Forget The Sweltering Heat.

If it is the Ides of July,  and you live in Florida, you are already sick of the heat and humidity. It is glorious to live in Florida most of the time. However, high heat and humidity can mess with the sanest mind. So, in a spirit of love and brotherhood, it is my desire to call to mind, and ears, the crisp, cool, sounds of Christmas. 

 

Sunday Morning Listen. Genius.

I defy you to listen to this and not have it in your head and on your lips the rest of the day. You have been warned. After listening, take two aspirin (or drink a coconut with lime), and call me in the morning.

 

If It's Monday, We Must Be In Hell.

Upon further review, the naming of this day as Monday is reversed. This is, and shall always be, Today. In case you have trouble remembering that, here is a song that will invade your brain, and make you wish you had never heard the word, Monday. Yes, Virginia, it is Today. It is not anything else. Get over it.

 

Music To Begin A Work Day.

Listen to this. Then, get out there and destroy your enemies.