Category Archives: Music

Living in the Last Century

Posted on May 5, 2014 by John Swinburn

I can’t quite describe how it feels, but for some reason, it feels like I’m living in the last century, the late 1950s to be precise.  I’m referring only to tonight, not to my life in general.  But tonight is … Continue reading →

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One of My Musical Interests

Posted on December 17, 2013 by John Swinburn

Some music I find of interest. Neutral Milk Hotel, playing “In the Aeroplane over the Sea.”

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Gouda Hash

Posted on November 2, 2013 by John Swinburn

Mike majored in belligerence and minored in hate, and took a course in loathing from a girl he used to date. He then went on to grad school to study poverty and sin but he didn’t want to finish, ’cause … Continue reading →

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John Gorka and so forth…

Posted on November 1, 2013 by John Swinburn

John Gorka writes and sings the way I feel.  I only wish I had poetry coursing through my veins the way he does.  I admire creative people, people who can express emotions in ways us “common folk” can appreciate.  When … Continue reading →

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Soulmate

Posted on October 28, 2013 by John Swinburn

I believe Norah Jones could have been my soulmate in another life.

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Music in my soul

Posted on October 28, 2013 by John Swinburn

Here are some videos reflecting my moods tonight. I admire people who have skills and creativity to make music that allows me to feel emotions I might not otherwise feel. They give us so much value. They really do.

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You Are What You Settle For

Posted on September 30, 2013 by John Swinburn

If you don’t know, or don’t follow, Brain Pickings, you’re missing out on some truly interesting, thought-provoking, heart-rending pieces of communication.  Founded by Maria Popova, Brain Pickings describes itself as “a human-powered discovery engine for interestingness, a subjective lens on what … Continue reading →

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Chatter

Posted on March 31, 2013 by John Swinburn

We had a good time yesterday and today.  My brother, the one who’s retired in Mexico, came through and stayed the night with us.  He left this afternoon, bound for Paris where he’ll join his wife and, after a few … Continue reading →

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Raw Emotion

Posted on March 12, 2013 by John Swinburn

It’s late, for me. Just after 11:30 pm. That’s late for me. But I’m not ready to go to sleep. I’m listening to music. Music has captured my soul this evening. I’m not sure just why, but it has. Tonight, … Continue reading →

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Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major

Posted on December 18, 2012 by John Swinburn

I always come back to this music when I need to feel that the world is beautiful.

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Ritualistic Chanting

Posted on November 23, 2012 by John Swinburn

After spending two very satisfying days with a brother and my niece and her husband, I’m adjusting to my version of normalcy.   They were wonderful days, too.  I enjoy my family, probably far more than I’ve ever told them. … Continue reading →

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View of the Earth from ISS

Posted on September 24, 2012 by John Swinburn

I found this video of the International Space Station flying over the earth extremely interesting. Set to music, it is an experience to behold.

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Susanne Sundfør – White Foxes

Posted on September 18, 2012 by John Swinburn

While I was driving back home from my grocery store run this afternoon, I heard a piece of music I liked quite alot. When I got home, I looked for more information. Here is a video of the piece I … Continue reading →

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