I found myself awake at three last night.
It was cold too, so the dogs we all called to bed to act as organic hot water bottles
I asked Google Plus to play Suo Gan and this version by Bryn Terfel played.
Suo Gan is a lullaby, usually sang by a woman, so this version was a surprise and a delight.
I’m finishing off my academic poster for college
An exploration of the differences and similarities between counselling and confession, as experienced by counsellors who are, or have been , Catholic Priests
Oh er missus
One of my most favourite lullabies -- and what a fabulous performance by the great Bryn Terfel.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to be lulled to sleep. Organic hot water bottles are the best kind, too. Hope you've now polished off the poster and can relax. xx
ReplyDeleteJust the references to do, I’m working all weekend so I will finish on Monday morning
DeleteDid it work John ? On of my favourite parts of The King's Coronation was when Bryn Terfel sang Arglwydd trugarhâ. Goosebumps. XXXX
ReplyDeleteYes he has a gentleness in his voice which suits it
DeleteWhat an interesting topic.
ReplyDeleteI’ve found it a fascinating read
DeleteHaving been frequently in Amsterdam, and almost as often in the Concertgebouw (the last time being in 1991), I've often wondered if that cruel staircase at the back of the orchestra was still there. There must have been 20 steps at least, maybe yet more, which soloists and conductors, many of the latter ageing into far advanced years, of course, had to descend and ascend each time - no doubt hoping there'd be no call for encores, though naturally there would be. I wonder if they've managed to solve this by now. There MUST be some way to obviate the embarrassment and the agony of it, especially since that building is rated as having one of the very best acoustics in the entire world.
ReplyDeleteBryn makes reference to the staircase at the beginning of the clip…I’ve only been to Amsterdam once, I vaguely remember it
DeleteYes, his mention of those steps were what reminded me of it.
DeleteOh, my goodness. What an interesting subject to ponder. The counsellor and priest roles are quite different, aren't they. The counsellor's goal is to listen without judgement. The priest's goal is to judge you, and mete out punishment.
ReplyDeleteBut thinking on it allows you to define your own role, doesn't it?
Only five priest/ counsellors were found for the research
DeleteThe poster sounds interesting and topic: confession or counselling. How interesting. I remember confession...but have not been in counselling. Confession: Do: 10 no 15: Hale Mary mother of God... I can see my poster now!
ReplyDeleteLol…if I went to confession
DeleteBoy
I’d be there a long time
Doesn't take much to move me to tears at the moment John - but who could listen to that beautiful lullaby without tears. (but loved the wink at the end)
ReplyDeleteIt’s a sweet Welsh song, one of my very favourites
DeleteIt’s lilting
What a beautiful song and voice and, oh, that wink!
ReplyDeleteHope you can post a picture of your poster when the time is right.
ah, the bliss of warm dogs on a cold night! In the South, there used to be a term that applied to a cold night as "a 3 dog night" - hence the name of that Rock band!
Hugs!
He’s quite an actor I’ve seen his sweet todd
DeleteA beautiful voice and a great person.
ReplyDeleteDid you see the Last Night of the Proms when he sang, dressed in a rugby shirt...and punted a rugby ball to the Gods?!
I missed that lol
DeleteOne of my favourite films, Empire of the Sun…the book is even better.
ReplyDeleteTime to watch it for the umphtime
One of Spielberg’s “ coldest” films
DeleteNow THAT's an interesting topic.
ReplyDeleteInterestingly absolutely no research has been done in this area
DeleteAnd this is why I love your blog! I never know what it will involve but it is always something that grabs my interest. A beautiful lullaby, and that poster - as M.w. Mitchell said, "Now, THAT's an interesting topic." I so hope we get a glimpse of it, though I understand if that is private.
ReplyDeleteNot private , it’s just very. New to me as I’ve never designed one before ,
DeleteLovely lullaby and quite an interesting poster topic. Wishing you a quiet weekend at work.
ReplyDeleteI wish xx
DeleteAs I see it the outcome of bothmay be wishes for absolution and peace x
ReplyDeleteThanks flis
DeleteThis is lovely John, my favorite singer with my favorite conductor in our Concertgebouw. Thanks very much!
ReplyDeleteI met Edo de Waard in 1968 when he explained the meaning of Pini di Roma from Respighi. Lovely memories!