Life In The Pacific Northwest
I’ve heard the song several times, finding it delightful. Sometimes I like to watch my music, or at least stream my music via YouTube. Yesterday this came through. For me, personally, it was awesome.
Besides the videography, the story features Nyle DiMarco, a Deaf model, activist and actor. I appreciated the incorporation of Deaf elements into a music video. As I value inclusion deeply, my delight in this grew.
Take a look and let me know what you think.
The Traveling Wilburys just popped through my Spotify feed. I loved their music from the get-go. It was sobering, though, to see this photo. 3/5 of them have passed on. Fortunately, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan seem to be in good health.
I guess there’s a certain immortality here. Photos, videos, and music give these artists a voice long after they’ve died. Recorded audio has transformed so much of how we life, and how we relate to each other. Seeing connections to them that are indistinguishable from when they were alive is a big one. I’m pretty sure there are people who would be shocked to here a band where every member has been dead for years. And not because of some tragedy, but just life.
Well, enough sober reality for one day.
The clever little bit of satire brought to you by legendary Seattle DJ Bob Rivers, part of his Twisted Tunes series. Another piece of “old Lynnwood”, and, I guess, continuing is this unintentional series (started yesterday).
So, any interest in pursuing this further? It’d be interesting to see what else I could dig up to add to this thread. Do you have any ideas? Requests? Let me know!
Please join the Snohomish County Youth Chorus for a celebration of our favorite holiday music this Saturday, December 15 at 7 p.m. in Mukilteo at Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church!
Learn more about the chorus:
👍 Like their Facebook page for updates on future events!
🎵 Check out their website at www.snocoyouthchorus.org!
The good folks over at the Pacific Chamber Orchestra pinged me on Twitter a few days ago, asking me to add them to my Music and the Arts Page.
@NotJustSeattle Good morning, please add our website to your "Music and the Arts" Blog https://t.co/TQGIRz9VPK @PacificaCOrch is in 9th season of chamber music in #Everett outreach concerts in schools too Thanks! pic.twitter.com/s0BhGgRB8Y
— Pacifica Chamber Orchestra (@PacificaCOrch) November 6, 2018
I always delight in finding new artists, so am more than glad to add them. Head over and say “hi”, and lend them your ears during their holiday concert season.
My friend Mike was a DJ at KJET, a progressive radio station from back in the 1980s. Lots of wave, groups like The Clash, etc.
Here he’s pulled together a show based on this classic 80s tunes. Check him out on Mixcloud and follow him if you’re a fan of that platform.
Music has been a core part of my life for decades. I have no real memory where music wasn’t a core element of my soul. Surrounding myself in Seattle’s music scene certainly made that happier and more fruitful. I had a wide range of organizations supporting performers and a plethora of opportunities. This is something that’s particularly delightful about Seattle.
Like many kids, I started band in elementary school. It was just “something I did” through junior high. High school, though, offered something different. I had the opportunity to study with Paul Cobbs, now with the Everett Philharmonic. Dr. Cobbs opened my eyes to a whole new realm of musical possibilities. Besides diving deeper into classical and orchestral music, Dr. Cobbs introduced me to jazz. Life-changing, with ripples through my life to this day. It was jazz that got me into poetry. Jack Kerouac, I’m looking at you.
Throughout my high-school career, I performed with a dizzying array of organizations. Besides my school’s myriad ensembles (concert bands, jazz ensembles, backing up the choir, orchestra), I played with the Seattle Cascades Drum Corps, Cascade Youth Symphony, State Band amongst the formal organizations. There were plenty of small ensembles and workshops I also got to work with. This region has always been a great place to be a young musician.
Now it’s better. Or at least I’m far more aware of what’s out there, as the parent of a musically inclined child. Just a few orgs I can rattle off (besides the above):
Add to these some excellent programs to grow the dedicated young musician:
Our region’s music scene has long been dynamic and energizing. No matter what style you dig, there’s someone playing it live nearby. That spills over to our kids. Music kept me sane as a boy and young man. It delights me deeply to see that opportunity continuing and growing.
I’ve been involved with this choir for about two years now. My son sings with them and I’ve known the director for years. I think very highly of them and couldn’t recommend them more.
Presented by Snohomish County Youth Chorus
WHEN: Monday 7/30 – Friday 8/3 9am – 12pm
WHERE: Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036
WHO: Students entering Grades 3-12
WHAT: A fast-paced week of music and fun for kids who love to sing.
No experience necessary!
Group and solo singing, hand percussion, chimes/handbells, and miniperformances/ AMA sessions with local professional musicians! Daily snack. Friday showcase for friends and family.
Death Cab for Cutie has it’s origins in western Washington. This song does a great job of capturing the current ethos in Seattle and the Puget Sound region, as this song is about Seattle (though this video was filmed in Los Angeles).
Anyway, I’ve had many moments of late like what Ben Gibbard’s lyrics describe. I lived nearly 10 years on Capitol Hill and First Hill. Anytime I’m there, now, I’m struck by how unfamiliar it all is. Yes, I celebrate progress, but also miss what once was.
Just a short post today.
My friend Emanuel is a DJ in the greater Seattle area. I found his most recent Soundcloud post delightful and thought I’d share this with you, good friends.