WHAT'S THE AFFECT OF
CHRONIC CHIME LISTENING?
Santa's gift to Lana, Sunrise Serenade Grace Note Chimes CDFGAC f/maj 6/9, have become a distinctive element of my daily soundscape.
They are always appreciated, never distracting and somehow magic or hypnotic. They "score" the study view and are omnipresent. Wonder how the vibrational harmony works on mind and body? They are made in Mariposa Ca, near Yosemite, some of the planet's most beautiful grandeur. They sound with a beauty and invoke a feeling of grandeur.
There is a compounding effect as well. Both neighbors up the hill have their own chimes. There are afternoons when the Pacific breeze tickles the chimes here on the hill and we are treated to a rich symphony. Never a bad note and always a sense of peace and calm, even when the breeze morphs to wind gusts. Thanks to the person who gave us wind chimes.
MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SKIN A RAIN DROP
Drought mindful and water appreciative Californians find infinite ways to conserve, especially precious rainwater. As we plan a larger water catchment system, Lana has ingeniously split rain drops into a portable and convenient sized irrigation system.
portable reclaimed water for use on the hill. Since our flora is drought tolerant, the water goes a long way.
LIKE JOHNNY DID IT
Jimmy Fallon is juicing the TONIGHT SHOW and is following the Johnny Carson game plan.
Some of you will recall when a young Johnny took over and won fans with his energy, wit and youthful humor, especially the bits he patented over the years. Ditto Fallon.
Some of you will recall when a young Johnny took over and won fans with his energy, wit and youthful humor, especially the bits he patented over the years. Ditto Fallon.
His New York set is reminiscent of Carson's era and the entrance from curtains is very much Johnny. Carson was quick and witty and so is Fallon. The Roots crew band is killer. Johnny visibly enjoyed his NBC band, especially the regular or guest drummers. Jimmy evinces that style of relationship with Roots and he works them into sketches, much as Johnny did with Doc Severinsen or Tommy Newsom.
He's using quick video inserts and bits in the knit of his monologue and in his work from home base. He's getting into the studio audience as did Johnny. He works his A list guests into bits and great moments at the desk. His enthusiastic manner, deep talent as a singer and impersonator combine well. He's creating his own signature skits. He's a generational shift, but then so too was Carson.
Another great vibe is New York.
The difference at 11:30 from when America seemed to "wait up" to watch Johnny, is that we record and watch whenever. That of course means you don't have to abandon an old friend like Dave Letterman or forgo conversation with Charlie Rose.
See you down the trail.
We have a friend with a DVD player that, like the VCR before it, has always flashed 12:00 because she refused to learn how to set the clock. She also never learned how to record programs. Some people just are technophobes it seems.
ReplyDeleteHear, hear on your critique of Jimmy Fallon. The opening 6 mins of his first nite tell you a LOT about the man: he's just a really good man.
ReplyDeleteIf you haven't seen one of his last gigs on the old show -- it is must viewing. JF does a better Boss than The Boss!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKHV0LLvhXM