Jazz Part.

A short, scintillating piece which evokes nostalgia, naiveté, and timelessness. It is, surprisingly, hard to maintain the pseudo-perdendosi rhythm that is the signature of the piece, in my opinion. 

The title is taken (for the few that have not yet seen the film) from Alexander Pope's (or, for the many that have seen the film, Pope Alexander's) 'Eloisa to Abelard', the Ovidian heroic epistle published in the early 18th century (1717). 

The film borrows line 209 for its title:

'How happy is the blameless vestal's lot!
The world forgetting, by the world forgot.
Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind!
Each pray'r accepted, and each wish resign'd'

However, the poem is brimming with wonderful lines. I have taken the liberty to highlight some of the ones I think are particularly interesting below;

'Forget, renounce me, hate whate'er was mine.
Fair eyes, and tempting looks (which yet I view!)'

'Enter, each mild, each amicable guest;
Receive, and wrap me in eternal rest!'

'No, fly me, fly me, far as pole from pole;
Rise Alps between us! and whole oceans roll!
Ah, come not, write not, think not once of me,
Nor share one pang of all I felt for thee.'

'But o'er the twilight groves and dusky caves,
Long-sounding aisles, and intermingled graves,
Black Melancholy sits, and round her throws
A death-like silence, and a dread repose:
Her gloomy presence saddens all the scene,
Shades ev'ry flow'r, and darkens ev'ry green,
Deepens the murmur of the falling floods,
And breathes a browner horror on the woods.'

The poem is thought to be inspired by the 12th century story of Héloïse's illicit love for (and secret marriage to) her teacher Pierre Abélard (one of the most illustrious teachers and philosophers of Paris at the time). 

The story tells of the unfathomable vengeance exacted by Héloïse's family, who castrate Abélard after the lovers had married. Abélard goes to a monastery and bids Héloïse to do the same, even after their child is born. Héloïse is tortured by the separation, and unwillingly vows of silence. Time passes, and they are not reunited. A letter that Abélard writes to a friend, entitled 'Historia Calamitatum', or 'History of my Misfortunes', falls into Héloïse's hands, and her passion for him is rekindled. They exchange a series of letters, in an attempt to come to grips with their intertwined tragedy. The incompatibility of their masculine and feminine viewpoints is, finally, the concept which prevents them from doing so. 

In Pope's poem, Eloisa anguishes over the feelings she has, still, for Abélard. She suffers when thinking that Abélard, now a eunuch, couldn't ever return to his feelings even if he would want to. It is both a reprieve that liberates him from the 'contagion of carnal impurity,' and a perpetual set of shackles. 

Eloisa begs, then, for forgetfulness, not forgiveness. 

illustration: Monet, 'In the Rowing Boat', 1887, private collection

Jon Brion - 'Row' from "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"

Keith Jarrett- My song

Jazz Ballad 
Rosanna D'Ecclesiis - Voice
Onofrio paciulli - piano
Vito Di Modugno - double bass
Pippo d'Ambrosio - drums
Francesco Lomangino - saxophone
lyrics by Paola Arnesano

Country - Keith Jarrett

Jeff Bernat - With Love Ft. Mosaek (Original)

Stacey Kent - Shall We Dance

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As a thank you for all the love you've given us, here's a brand new track called 'Woman'. We wrote it between Valentine's Day and International Women's Day last year.

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Woman

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This is 'Someone That Loves You' with our friend Izzy Bizu - out now on Tatemae Recordings.

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HONNE & Izzy Bizu - Someone That Loves You

HONNE - Warm On A Cold Night

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Vocals: Rebecca Sugar

Love Like You (Steven Universe Full)

Track 10 off of Jeff Bernat's "The Gentleman Approach"
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Jeff Bernat - Call You Mine ft. Geologic (of Blue Scholars)

Pink Martini - "Que Sera Sera"

Pink Martini - Splendor In The Grass (2009)

11.Pink Martini - Sing

Mid Air

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Taken from the debut solo record 'Mid Air' released on May 21st

My True Country

Nearly 3 years after its predecessor, Hi-Fi Room Best Of IV is finally being released. This album features top jazz vocalists at their peak, and is in High Definition quality for the discerning ears of audiophiles.

The first track features the lovely local songbird Tay Kewei, with her take on Janet Jackson’s hit song, Let’s Wait Awhile. Her flawless voice will soothe your senses and leave you wanting more.

Jazz stalwart Diana Krall shows off her vocal chops with a playful rendition of This Can’t Be Love. 

Stacey Kent wows with What The World Needs Now. She was in Singapore recently for the Mosaic Music Festival and played to a sold out crowd at the Esplanade concert hall.

Japan-based Korean vocalist Noon impresses with her interpretation of Hedy West’s classic hit, 500 Miles. 

Kimiko Itoh, a well-known Japanese jazz singer, blows us away with Follow Me.

The sixth track is sung by Ann Sally, another Korean vocalist based in Japan. It is a touching take on Charlie Chaplin’s Smile. 

Experienced jazz-pop artiste Inger Marie Gundersen presents her whimsical rendition of A-Ha’s classic Take On Me.

Kira is well-versed in multiple genres and demonstrates her jazz sensibilities with a unique version of I’ll Be Seeing You.

Montreal singer Susie Arioli shows off her gentle, warm voice in a laidback rendition of Easy Living.


Stevie Holland is back after her off-Broadway stint, stunning many with a moving take on Love Is Far Stronger Than We.

Danish vocalist Hanne Boel presents an emotionally vulnerable interpretation of Gary Jules’ hit, Mad World. It is as impressive as you would expect from a singer who has sold over 2.5million albums worldwide.

Sara Gazarek displays her understanding of jazz with Black Bird/Bye Bye Blackbird.

As Lovely Lovers Do highlights Alex Pangman’s wonderful vocals to perfection.

Brazilian singer/songwriter Joyce amazes with her rendition of Slow Music.

Akiko, the first Japanese vocalist to sign with top jazz label Verve, ends the album on a high note with her take on the Beatles’ classic, Across The Universe.


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