I have been thinking about starting a cover band. But first I need to buy some covers. I’m sure I can find a sale somewhere… Continuing with… Read more “A New Song for A New Month”
Category: classical music
An Oldie But a Goodie
Today’s song is titled “Tristis est anima mea” which translates to “Sad is my soul.” It just doesn’t seem like the kind of song that needed sound… Read more “An Oldie But a Goodie”
Search for the First Thunder
Here are two versions of a song called Ricercar del prima tuono, which means Search for the First Thunder. It was written almost 500 years ago by… Read more “Search for the First Thunder”
You Learn Something New Every Day (Hopefully)
Here is another song written by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, titled Missa Papae Marcelli, or Pope Marcellus Mass. It is a “mass sine nomine” or mass without… Read more “You Learn Something New Every Day (Hopefully)”
Bach is Back
And he brought two more of his chorales with him. Do you notice how similar they sound? Of course you don’t! You haven’t listened to them yet.… Read more “Bach is Back”
Number 14
Here is the 14th song I have posted by Orlando Di Lasso. You may see his name spelled differently online, or in a book (they do still… Read more “Number 14”
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Today’s song by Orlando Di Lasso is titled Surrexit Pastor Bonus, which means The Pastor Has Risen. This version has a speed of 100 beats per minute.… Read more “Slow and Steady Wins the Race”
A Morning Song
Song #64 in the “101 Chorales by Bach” book is hot off the press. Find a quiet place, practice your breathing exercises (in through the ear, out… Read more “A Morning Song”
To Bee or Not to Bee
That is the question. Or is it? Here are some versions of a new Orlando Di Lasso song titled “Mon Coeur se recommande a vous.” That means… Read more “To Bee or Not to Bee”
A Shout Out
Here are two versions of a song by Orlando Di Lasso, titled “Jubilate Deo.” The online translator tells me that is Latin for “Shout to God.” I… Read more “A Shout Out”
Your Daily Dose
Here it is, fresh off the press. Which one is Bach, and which ones are Orlando Di Lasso? (You should be an expert by now if you… Read more “Your Daily Dose”
Name That Tune
Here are three more songs, in no particular order. One of them is by Johann Sebastian Bach, and the other two are by Orlando Di Lasso. Can… Read more “Name That Tune”
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