conjectural navel gazing; jesus in lint form

friday mandodoxy, stuff, and things

Only Robinson Crusoe had everything done by Friday.

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Have you ever gotten up in the morning and the first thing to come to mind is that list of what you would rather be doing? I am sure that this malaise has something to do with the fact that the sun does not rise until after seven right now. Yes, even I, the early riser, does not like the fact that it's still dark at seven. Dark at five makes sense. I even appreciate it then. But dark at seven? That is unkind.

So, someone sent me an email linking to this bit of musical virtuosity. It does not get much better than the Del McCoury Band. Holy cow are these guys good. The tune you can listen to is so simple...and they do it so well. It's magical. Thanks for sending that e-mail.

The journey to mandodoxy continues apace. I have two jigs under my belt now. That is a great thing. I linked to them a couple of weeks ago. Now the Mandoguru has me working on some three part monster of a jig that sounds like something from a movie. One part is playful. One part is grave. Another part is just hard to play. Three octaves (slight hyperbole) on a mandolin is a lot of noodling, people. It's a small instrument. Small, I tell you. And this tune covers much of it. And to make it cooler than thou, it is in D Mixolydian. Oy. Vey. There is much to do.

The Mandoguru is optimistic. He seems to think that I have the ability to get it down in a matter of two weeks. Ah, blessed assurance, Jesus is mine. Please, God. *wimper*

So, that's what is new on the mandodoxy front. I am wrangling with small things now...little bits and pieces. Sightreading is not a problem. Well, as long as we stay in the usual familiar keys. Some day I know that the Mandoguru is going to hand me a ragtime tune in E-flat. That will be a sad day.

I am going to a play tonight...a review, really. The local high school presents this enormous thing every year. It is produced in its entirety by the kids. The lighting designer (I believe that is her job) is a member of CCW.

Lagniappe/Potpourri 2008: Out of the Frying Pan!
Theme: The 7 Deadly Sins

It's a New Trier tradition that we've been slaving over for months.
Entirely student written, designed, directed and produced, this musical parody on North Shore life is a must see for EVERYONE.

Yeah, I'll be there. Then there will be pasta or something. Tomorrow morning is the Turkey Trot, that 5K I have been telling you all about. It's not too late to register!

See y'all there!

Here it is on guitar...

Posted by tripp at October 19, 2007 06:34 AM