One of my favourite songs this year: Save Your Tears

Favourite musical scene this year

From the musical "Wicked"

Spotify Top Songs by Year

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 2021

 

A song for Helen, Chris's sister

Helen is unwell and Chris wanted to create a song for her expressing love. We had so much fun creating it.  Song creating is such a wonderful new creative outlet.

My first spiritual song

 

I created my first spiritual song with Suno, inspired by a poem I wrote in 2021.

Right now

Right now I Am…

   soaring high on outstretched wings

   opening my petals to the morning sun

   scurrying through a termite cathedral

  spinning an intricate web of silk

   trumpeting through an upturned trunk

   laying eggs in a little pond

   picking nits from my lover’s fur

   probing the damp soil with my spindly roots

   singing a duet through a twittering beak

   galloping along on mud-spattered hooves

   surfing waves with gleeful squeaks

   gazing out meditatively with large, luminous eyes

   stretching my branches up and out into the vast, open sky

   smelling for truffles with my sensitive, pink snout

   probing a hole in the rocks with a nimble tentacle

   paddling along a stream with powerful kicks

   hungrily sucking warm milk from my mother’s teat

   searching the ocean bed in search of a larger shell to call home

   charging headlong into the horns of another with a mighty clash

   licking my paws with a raspy tongue

   wriggling this way and that to shed my scaly skin

   breathing in air through my damp, permeable membrane

   bobbing up and down in an intricate dance with my life-long mate

   cutting the water with my dorsal fin

   rising up on thrusting haunches in orgasmic release

   stalking stealthily in pursuit of unsuspecting prey

   enclosing my young one in a protective embrace of flippers and feet

   staring patiently at the water with my rapier like bill ready to strike

   wagging my tail in unrestrained welcome

   sharing a belly-laugh with a beloved friend

   staring in wonder at a crimson sunset

   shedding grief-stricken tears at an untimely loss

   typing this poem with clumsy fingers and an open heart

All these things I, the Cosmic Mind,  experience in the timeless Now

and a quintillion quintillion more things

across countless different worlds and dimensions.

All experiences past, present, and future

exploding forth as pure perception from the Singularity I Am,

the Infinite Awareness I Am,

in a great, exultant cosmic bang,

creating the ultimate immersive, experiential work of art,

wondrous and beautiful,

epic and profound,

beyond all imagination.

And now for something entirely different!

 Also based on a poem I wrote a while ago.

A song I created for Jo

 

A song I created for mum with help from Suno

I've always wanted to be able to create special songs for people I love. Now it's possible.

 

Laufey

I'm totally in love with the voice and music of Laufey, an Icelandic singer I have discovered. Not only does she compose her own songs, she is a very accomplished cellist (an instrument I love too) and often plays it in her songs.  Her music is both timeless and retro. It makes me feel deeply nostalgic.

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Dennis, Rock God of Waverton

Well it's official, the guy who runs our local Waverton grocery store with his family is nothing short of a Rock God!  How awesome is this version of "To the Moon and Back". Dennis is the singer.

Favourite song 2024: Good Luck Babe!

Jilly loved to sing

 Priceless!

Most listened to songs of 2024

Each year Spotify sends you stats of your most played music. Amazingly, I listened to nearly 25,000 minutes of music this year. That's over 400 hours and in the top 15% of Spotify music listeners worldwide, mostly due to the fact that I listen to soft classical piano music while I work and also often listen to music on my daily 1 hour walk and during my public transport commutes. So, all in all, music has been a big part of my life in 2024.

Of the popular artists, Billie Eilish was my most listened to singer. I love her music so much. I also got into the groove of Sabrina Carpenter, Chappel Roan and Taylor Swift. So, as Spotify says, I really connected with my inner Pink Pilates Princess this year! 

Watching Sharon's niece perform at Avalon Beach

Sharon's niece did her first ever public singing performance at the bowling club in Avalon Beach.  Up until now, she has only sung at home. I was bowled over by how good she is, both at singing and playing keyboards. She has a really easy voice to listen to and has learned a beautiful selection of songs. I am absolutely certain this is the first of many gigs for her.

It was a fun day. Always so lovely to see Sharon and great to meet her sister and hubby too, along with her niece.

Before the gig, I also go to take some photos of Avalon Beach and tidal pool. It's a lovely spot. 

It took me nearly two hours to get here by public transport (train and two buses) but well worth the journey. Sharon gave me a lift back to Gordon Station near where she lives so the journey back was much quicker.

Manly Jazz Festival with Lydia

 On Sunday, I met up with Lydia for some more jazz. Beautiful music and a lovely, warm day.

Manly Jazz Festival with B and John

On Friday, I went to Manly early in the afternoon for a stroll and some ocean therapy. B and John met up with me and we enjoyed some wonderful jazz.

Conservatorium of music with B and John

More beautiful classical music. They reproduced the way music was played in the 1800's by using old instruments and playing in the old style.  It was amazing.

Classical music at The Conservatorium of Music

I attended this with B and John. Sublime music. The highlight was a piece of music featuring a Xylophone.  The guy playing it was such a master than we made him come back for a bow four times we were all clapping so much.

Nirvana cover band with Gavin and Rajesh

A fun evening even if not my preferred choice of music.

Favourite spiritual music