Tag: music

Gibson Guitars: Fascinating Stories Behind an American Icon Serving a Century of Musicians

It was Ray Whitley who started the excitement. Throughout the 1930s, Whitley traveled with the World’s Championship Rodeo, providing musical entertainment with his band, the Six Bar Cowboys. In 1937, he prodded the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co. to develop a “super jumbo” instrument, one that could go lick for lick with the nearly 16-inch-wide, rosewood-and-mahogany…


How to Get Kids to Appreciate Classical Music and Why

Classical music was born in the halls of churches and monasteries. At its heart lies divine inspiration. It’s a gift given to humankind for devotion, enjoyment, and discipline. It’s one of those precious aspects of our culture that allows us to stay connected to our maker. The composers of old knew this. Many of them,…


Patriotic Popeye (1957)

Popeye’s nephews want to play with fireworks on July 4, but Popeye tries to dissuade them. They manage to light some off and get into trouble. Popeye saves the day. Animation by Tom Johnson and Frank Endres Story by Caryl Meyer Music by Winston Sharples Produced in 1957 Credit: Public Domain Movie – publicdomainmovie.net/ *…


Woody Woodpecker in ‘Pantry Panic’ (1941)

Weatherby Groundhog predicts a cold winter and advises all the birds to fly south. But Woody Woodpecker decides to stay, and nearly starves. Animation by Alex Lovy and Lester Kline Story by Ben Hardaway and L.E. Elliott Music by Darrell Calker Credit: Public Domain Movie – publicdomainmovie.net/ * Click the “Save” button below the video…


A Balance Between the Arts and Academics Can Foster Student Confidence and Teamwork

Students in traditional, brick-and-mortar schools spend much of their time taking high-stakes tests. From kindergarten on, kids are pushed to be college-ready. Rigorous academic classes. Never-ending arrays of tests. Push, push, push. But what if, instead of pressuring young people in the single-minded pursuit of academics, we encouraged them to balance their lives by taking…


Ukraine Parliament Votes in Favor of Restricting Russian Music, Books

Russian music is set to be banned from being broadcast in Ukrainian media and on public transport after the country’s Parliament voted Sunday in favor of a new bill aimed at reducing Russia’s influence. Members of Ukraine’s Parliament, also known as the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, also voted on Sunday in favor of a bill that would place…


Orlando di Lasso—O vin en vigne | Ensemble SPLENDOR MUSICAE

Credit: WORLD OF FINE MUSIC – Jakob Rattinger: youtube.com/c/WorldofFineMusicJakobRattinger – Follow EpochTV on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@EpochTV Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/epochtv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpochTVus Gab: https://gab.com/EpochTV Telegram: https://t.me/EpochTV   * Click “Save” button below the video and you can watch it later on “My List” …


Nostalgic Pipa Music: Story About the Beauty Who Brought Peace to China | Musical Moments

Title: On the Frontier Pipa Performance: Jia Ge Arrangement: Jia Ge Orchestration: Jia Ge Mixing: Joseph Ma “On the Frontier” is an ancient pipa song. The music expresses nostalgia and sadness, depicting Wang Zhaojun’s longing for her homeland, and her grief, melancholy, and sadness. Wang Zhaojun was known as one of the Four Beauties of ancient China….


Warm, Comforting Music for Relaxing | Musical Moments

Title: Journey Home Composer: Shirleen Xu Orchestration: Shirleen Xu Arrangement: Shirleen Xu Mixing: Eve Liang A warm and comforting piece about arriving home after a long journey. The soft harp ostinato wraps around the soothing melodies of the string and woodwinds to induce a relaxing atmosphere. ​​© 2022 Atlantic Studios Inc. All rights reserved. –…


Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances No. 3, Chamber Orchestra of New York—Salvatore Di Vittorio

Salvatore Di Vittorio, Music Director Gilder Lehrman Hall, The Morgan Library & Museum Respighi & Mozart’s Jupiter concert in collaboration with the Morgan’s exhibition “City of the Soul: Rome and the Romantics.” June 23, 2016 Website: chamberorchestraofnewyork.org – Follow EpochTV on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@EpochTV Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/epochtv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpochTVus Gab: https://gab.com/EpochTV Telegram: https://t.me/EpochTV   * Click “Save” button below…