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The Divorcee's Waltz; it is a lonely dance with solitary steps that seem to meander, following the painful drift during a heart's cry for peaceful resolution. At times it feels like one is afloat in an oarless boat going down the stream of consciousness, then coming into a sea of uncertainty.

Mr. Kotke has been a favorite musician of mine since my teens. Guitar Hero just seems a bit narrow for a man of his artistic caliber. He doesn't shred. He doesn't go for blinding speed. He composes. What what a voice. He never cared for it, but he phrase a touching lyric.

@1medfran I read your comment on Molly Hatchet's cover of the Allman Brother's masterpiece. You have your reasons, and I agree. This cover is a great re-working of a classic, which is a difficult thing to do and very rare to hear. That speaks volumes of M.H.'s artistry. They love the Allman Brot...

This is the first time I ever heard of this man. I am in my fifties. I am well acquainted with classical and orchestral music. I am familiar with many composers and their solo piano works, Prokofiev and Shostakovich to name a couple. This guy got to enjoy a lot of fame and celebrity. I have never...

Beautifully crafted video. I first time to see it. I am a huge fan of N.D. His following has not diminished over the years, although I have been hardpressed to find another fan in my region. I have all of his albums, and I don't ever feel that I will tire of this very substantive and meditative m...

To Awkmore; Music has changed. Hillary Duff? Britney Spears? Back in my day there was the term called "Formula Rock," not complimentary at all. Sometimes Record Cos. go for the bottom line, so a lot of thin music gets airplay and honest artists go by the wayside, but search long and thorough enou...

I know now that I am not the only William Alwyn fan in this world. His "Lyra Angelica" is so magical and so transcendent, but he is for the initiates who enjoy music outside the realm of the mundane and, please forgive me, contemporary music scene. His music will survive as well as the others. He...

When I first heard this symphony, I could not believe the power that a composer could wield in thrusting such music into the soul of a willing listener. I saw Jiri Belolavek conduct this in Houston. This conductor led such a strong rendition. What was Dvorak thinking when he wrote this? What was ...

I own Karajan's version, which is very beautiful. I saw Christoph Eschenbach conduct it in Houston, that was revelatory, but I must say, this young conductor led a very stirring performance. The orchestra showed itself quite capable to pull off this amazing work. I am but a humble, yet avid lover...

This movie is a gem. It is destined for cult status if it isn't there already. I'm too old for superherodom, but I can live right, do right and be a good role model for my 2 beautiful children. Sometimes Hollywood can sensationalize qualities that we want in ourselves. I myself am a fire fighter ...