A life journey written by Music,(Apotheosis)

(Music to Easy Rider)

A friend of mine who recently died wrote a play called Apotheosis'.

Music dictated the 10 scenes in the play. The idea that music could suggest scenes in a play isn't a new idea. Arthur Miller was the first to set a play with music. Death of a Salesman, the music spoke, and Arthur Miller wrote.

Austin Wintery wrote the music Apotheosis about a journey. The  idea of a play came to my friend at one of his famous dinner parties. However, the birth of the play was born at a Thanksgiving dinner party, after too much Jack Daniels, too much food and too much wine.

One of his charismatic guests had an outburst about his country, a small island where men ride roughshod through the countryside with shotguns ruling the political scene. Few women are in good jobs as it is the woman's vocation to stay at home. Even fewer in politics.

Le Bon Heur went through life as Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter playing classical music, and the role of women unfolded into seasons. 

It is the power of stories that keeps us asking questions, learning, and relaying history and parables. It is the power of music that sometimes questions society. Yet we never appear to learn.

I was surprised that my friend was sensitive to the suffering of women and those manipulated by the rich and powerful into poverty and homelessness. I only met him briefly before my loss. However in researching his ideas, I came across new and old friends and acquaintances I thought lost. As I say, so many twists and turns unexpectedly in our lives.

In fact, the play predicted that a woman would be killed for uncovering corruption.

Indeed, two weeks before my journalist friend was murdered, I had been sitting in a coffee bar opposite her, thinking she had every reason to live, she was so happy and vibrant.

Then she was killed by a car bomb, blown to bits. This is a country that has car bombs, shootings and corruption. Everyone knows and no one does anything about it. It appears to be the norm.

The play was ‘The Right Man for the Country is a Woman’. The only female statue in this country is of Queen Victoria, all other statues are male, not a woman to be celebrated. This was a beautiful country, now destroyed by high-rise housing, little boxes for people to live in. Buildings and cranes are now everywhere. Previously, there were unspoilt beaches, countryside, and beautiful houses. Now it is overcrowded, and housing is unaffordable, except for the rich. Hope appears to be lost for so many young people. Some unscrupulous landlords rent out garages where people live in crowded conditions.

So let's celebrate women and men who made a difference against all odds.

What music has meant a lifeline to you or changed your thoughts or beliefs. Maybe some plays or films had that effect? When I was in Japan, I had two music cassettes from home, which I played over and over., as bombarded by a totally different culture, sounds, and language that was difficult to cope with.

So post powerful life-changing music, gifs, memes, and how you felt. Post trailers or plays, memes, gifs etc. What women have made a difference in your life?

Respect all commenters, no religion and brush lightly on life changes, politics etc.

Most of all, enjoy. Your friends are here….

Lian

Nothing Sweeter Than A Georgia Peach

Summer is here, and fruit is in abundance. Here's an easy recipe.

Scoop out a melon and fill it with the fruit of your choice. Fruits of the forest are delicious.

Cut off the skin. Top with cream. Can add buttercream to the outside if you wish and add decoration.

When Life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

You are the apple of my eye.

Lots of idioms about fruit.

The forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden was an apple. Yet an apple a day keeps the doctor away! Snow White was given a poisoned apple.

I have new neighbours, and they asked me what this fruit is. It’s growing in their garden.

I had no idea, does anyone know?

Reverse gray hair….eat blue-colored fruits. I don't have gray hair, so I don't know if it works.

Enjoy the topic of fruits. There are lots of video songs and movies about fruit.

Post memes, gifs, and chat, and most of all enjoy.

Remember, respect all commenters. Stay cool in the heatwaves.

Lian

Sundown

Sundown and…The last carnival

There are wonderful sunsets to behold, sunrises too.

There are songs about sundown, sunsets, and dark skies.

But a great deal of planning should be made for our final journey.

I used to take photos of cemeteries in different countries. I found headstones fascinating: some are beautiful, some traditional, and some humorous! Some have beautiful angels. In many countries, to save space, some are buried standing up. In India, widows used to be burned alive in public so that they could join their husbands.

One gets a good idea of cultures from headstones or the person that lived.

I used to cycle through a cemetery to work for two years. I was stopped as not allowed. It was full of trees, birds, bird song, and flowers - an overgrown wildlife space in the middle of a huge sprawling city, and traffic free.

I then took a back route over tree roots along a disused path. It was so peaceful, even a pleasant place to walk.

Unlike many people, I don't find cemeteries eerie or creepy, even at night.

Have you thought of an epitaph? If so, would it be serious or humorous? Tell a story.

I hope my faithful Collie awaits me should I go to heaven.

Post songs, music, images, gifs, memes, and videos.

Most of all, enjoy.

Respect all who post here….No politics or religious indoctrination, please.

Lian

Love songs for robots, and our approaching new world

Love songs for robots

Is the new vision of a virtual world, something to be enthusiastic about?

Was your life better before computers?

I look back on living in the countryside and walking my collie, life seemed more enjoyable, had few possessions, lived on a barge and a farm.

I loved tv in those days, now I don't have one.I used to love comedy, like Benny Hill, Fawlty Towers etc., and plays. Loved westerns and thrillers, not sure I enjoy many of todays sci-fi movies.

https://www.google.com.mt/search?q=benny+hill+videos&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:cd4cf0dd,vid:x2iDr9rDMbg

I cant imagine walking round wearing goggles in a virtual world.The world we have can be better, and it's reality, not always perfect.

I looked forward to normality after lockdowns and covid, but that never really happened.

I like the world we have/had - when times are good nothing better.

A day on the beach, on a boat, with friends. Dinner parties, parties, chatting with friends,

When tv first came out people sat in a dark room watching it, eating sandwiches with friends.

I like games too…Backgammon,Scruples,

Monopoly.

Used to play Dungeons on my first computer, so games might be good.

Perhaps we should improve real communications with other people on a day to day basis, rather than spending so much time on a parallel universe?

Reading for pleasure appears to almost be  a lost skill by many.

I overheard two teens discuss reading.

1/ I read a lot…I felt pleased.

2/ So do I

(great),

1/ I spend a lot of time on A M A Z O N.

(Help!).

Should we so readily be channeled into a metaverse

So, let's discuss our favorite movies, books and writers, past times, chat, post memes, gifs,

and music. Many here love music, gardening, the beach, and constructive and enjoyable communication.

Respect other commenters…enjoy your chats.

Lian