tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post1195679079028892648..comments2023-08-19T05:38:55.078-05:00Comments on it's just how i see things: playing with curvesgeorgia b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15482885077943093475noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-61991853406088387702009-07-19T19:01:20.789-05:002009-07-19T19:01:20.789-05:00A wonderful memory and a wonderful photo.A wonderful memory and a wonderful photo.Punahttp://lifesignatures.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-36382762041032533122009-07-12T09:14:38.566-05:002009-07-12T09:14:38.566-05:00...my one regret of my childhood was that my paren......my one regret of my childhood was that my parents had no musical interests and didn't encourage any of us to take up an instrument...as an adult I tried to take up flute, piano, guitar, recorder...but nothing took and I greatly admire those who have even a smidgen of talent...<br /><br />I was sure to encourage my two girls to take musical lessons... which they did...but they didn't particularly like them:(GailOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556665956317683667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-62230366305338026372009-07-11T07:35:29.938-05:002009-07-11T07:35:29.938-05:00The processing has worked so well on this shot. It...The processing has worked so well on this shot. It amazing.Memories Of Minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372908229050942550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-8053876973671671552009-07-11T00:32:47.973-05:002009-07-11T00:32:47.973-05:00Ooohhh this pictures does it. The light, the piano...Ooohhh this pictures does it. The light, the piano... Bet your dad would have loved it too. <br /><br />Play him a song soon to remember the good old days. He will be there just by your side to listen and stroke your hear and fuzzle with it when you just sit there...<br /><br />Be well and have a blessed weekend.Dagmarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711553888657920818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-19923536032180503952009-07-10T16:24:57.983-05:002009-07-10T16:24:57.983-05:00music is life in our home....not always high calib...music is life in our home....not always high caliber mind you but with feeling from the soul for sure!<br /><br />great photo & your storytelling is so alive~elkELKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935251214683485912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-87231843833528190532009-07-10T13:56:09.977-05:002009-07-10T13:56:09.977-05:00What a beautiful entry. Happy to read the piano is...What a beautiful entry. Happy to read the piano is still with your family. <br /><br />Music was important in my household, too. I played piano, clarinet and drums. But, that was so long ago. I can't even remember how to read music now, sadly.miz katiehttp://www.mizkatie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-44255829968584089722009-07-10T11:50:30.780-05:002009-07-10T11:50:30.780-05:00Photo play is tremendously entertaining. And yes, ...Photo play is tremendously entertaining. And yes, my family was musical. My mother started as a music major, but got her MRS. instead of a degree. She had a beautiful singing voice, but since throat surgery hasn't been a soloist in public/church. My father didn't play musical instruments, but also has a fine singing voice though he didn't do it often. I was dragged to piano lessons that I didn't appreciate at the time, but am grateful for now. One of the lovely gifts my ex gave me was a birthday present of a petite baby grand which graces my living room. One of my brothers is a fine guitarist, does some composing, and has a great voice. The other enjoys music but doesn't seem to have particular gifts in that area. Music IS a unifying force.Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024443046207501650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-46362229003656343622009-07-10T10:25:48.225-05:002009-07-10T10:25:48.225-05:00Really love what you did with the photo! I am sel...Really love what you did with the photo! I am self taught in photography and playing around is how I learn!<br /><br />My family loved music and we played records (none of us were musically inclined). My Mom was into all kinds of crazy stuff...mostly I remember playing the Beatles Yellow Submarine album over and over...and then there was Chic (70's R&B). My brother and I would fight over the turn table...I wanted to play Shaun Cassidy (da doo ron ron...remember that!?) and he wanted to play "The wreck of the Edmund Fitgerald" by Gordon Lightfoot...that song was like 15 minutes long...lol!!! <br /><br />So yes, music played a huge role in my life...I fondly remember sitting in the living room playing records and looking at the album covers. There was something very tangible about that...<br /><br />I may just have to youtube Shaun now...lol...haven't heard that song since 1976!!!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12740738041547883989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-86306442637549316012009-07-10T09:36:42.054-05:002009-07-10T09:36:42.054-05:00That is a very cool edit!That is a very cool edit!Maisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917919771424637900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-85190093522000882722009-07-10T08:41:36.540-05:002009-07-10T08:41:36.540-05:00I grew up with a great appreciation for pop music ...I grew up with a great appreciation for pop music as my mom and dad both loved it. Most of my very early days are remembered by hearing certain songs and remembering my mom playing them as she worked around the house. Only my sister was gifted with a decent singing voice (she played Rizzo in her high school play). <br /><br />beautiful work with this shot.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851293154388793520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-66459476402397729262009-07-10T08:26:58.373-05:002009-07-10T08:26:58.373-05:00it's good to have those central memory places,...it's good to have those central memory places, i think. my in laws have a grand piano in their room right inside the door (not sure what to call that room?)...it's not something that gets played anymore, but is very beautiful! <br />ed played the guitar while i was growing up. his brother, jack, plays all sorts of instruments, mostly the guitar and banjo-he's here<br />http://www.youtube.com/JudyHenryandJack<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPpsHGYc_7E<br />They love music...I didn't realize what an impact that would have on me now that I am grown up (kind of)...there's no gathering around ed while he plays wild thing, but i always have music on in the background. i am drawn to it.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-70665673939016674842009-07-10T08:21:10.677-05:002009-07-10T08:21:10.677-05:00I love what you did in photoshop...I love that you...I love what you did in photoshop...I love that you are all connected with music and I love that your sister has that piano in her home where all the memories can come pouring out of it.....<br /><br />and me....HA....I can't carry a tune in the biggest bag I own or do I play an instrument...but I live for itunes and youtube music videos !bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-23827676916685182009-07-10T08:04:03.422-05:002009-07-10T08:04:03.422-05:00i'm pretty certain he would have like you too,...i'm pretty certain he would have like you too, H. <br />:)<br /><br />Candace, i remember your post about you hubby's band. i love that they practice out in that little building. i love that you started a tradition of music, even though you did not have it growing up. and i really like the quote you added in your comment. i wish i had seen that earlier—it would have been a great addition to the post! thank you for sharing it.<br /><br />Bridge, thanks for making a comment about adding the questions. i've always appreciated when other bloggers do it, because it opens up the convo. i don't always, because it's not always appropriate. but i do love to know about other people, especially on this topic. thanks for sharing and answering and reading my posts from beginning to end! :)<br /><br />Steve, funny you should say that—i think my dad always said that too—about playing the radio. :)<br /><br />CDScott, thanks!!georgia b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15482885077943093475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-70428597772703564112009-07-10T07:49:42.614-05:002009-07-10T07:49:42.614-05:00The piano is beautiful! I'm still waiting, som...The piano is beautiful! I'm still waiting, somewhat patiently, for my childhood piano to make it to our home. Doubtful though. <br />With that, I'm liking the end product here. I've played around with this technique a bit myself and always love the gossamer ghost-like quality it adds. Nice touch to add a little of your family's history here as well. I have a Horowitz cd purchased in high school that I still love. I imagine I would have really liked your pops. Enjoy the day. :)~h~https://www.blogger.com/profile/05341133302838419536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-33127785058133582802009-07-10T07:44:58.675-05:002009-07-10T07:44:58.675-05:00I love the piano image! And I love stories of your...I love the piano image! And I love stories of your family's musical past. Thanks for sharing.CDScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12409899728174942297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-53741020339337652452009-07-10T05:56:47.328-05:002009-07-10T05:56:47.328-05:00I like the effect on the photo, especially the bac...I like the effect on the photo, especially the background. As a child I had piano, accordion and guitar lessons and the only thing I can play is the radio. Still, I love music.Steve Gravanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13840984762759524660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-57902508210429214732009-07-10T02:55:23.579-05:002009-07-10T02:55:23.579-05:00I am thinking that playing my the piano, singing a...I am thinking that playing my the piano, singing at Christmas time sounds very movie like to me. I had a rough childhood growing up, my mom can sing just ...well wonderfully. I do remember in the happy times her singing good ole Pat Benetar, Classic 80;s some Melissa Ethridge and me longing to sing just like her. I sound better in Alto, while she can just sing it all. I wish she would have done something with it, but she has horrible stage fright,<br /><br />Even with all the icky lemons life gave me, music...i just can not live without it. I had been in choir from kindergarten till my Junior year in high school. My 6th grade year I tried to play the flute, I wished I could play an instrument, and that seemed the best option. Umm yeah not so much,=) i can play mary had a little lamb, but other wise pretty much blew(no pun intended). I sing everywhere I can till this day.<br /><br />BTW can I just say I love how you end your posts with questions. Great photo and I love the shady background, I would not have thought about the curving, I thought you shadowed it out. Have a great weekend. We are off to London tommorow.Alaskangal Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580494932348054192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-13592690663170938112009-07-10T02:18:36.782-05:002009-07-10T02:18:36.782-05:00Georgia, that's a totally cool look and very a...Georgia, that's a totally cool look and very appropriate for this photo and this post. I've always wished I could play the piano.<br /><br />I'm an only child so I don't have those sorts of memories of a big family gathered together like you do. Both my parents played instruments when young but didn't encourage me to do so, unfortunately. They liked music when I was growing up but it was not a big part of our life.<br /><br />Now it's a pretty big part of my life as Tony is passionate about music and plays. I first really started appreciating it when I took a couple of music literature courses in college and got very acquainted with classical as well as jazz. Now we go to the symphony a couple of times a year and to chamber music several other times a year.<br /><br />I love this quote by Walter Pater, "All art constantly aspires to the condition of music."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com