I finally bought a new classical guitar :)

The tightrope walker

Written 11 years ago: recalls the days when music was vinyl only and a magical retreat from disabling matters of the heart


33 RPM NIRVANA

Flattened faces pressed up against the glass
It’s well known no-one needs to ask
People talking ‘bout how I’m feeling
If they were me yes they’d be reeling
They’d need time and recuperation
But at night I take up station
Hanging around in 33 RPM Nirvana
Getting away to 33 RPM Nirvana 

She’s a stranger that’s her right to choose
Who can blame her she don’t like old news
You might say she’s one go getter
And why did she not treat me better
I admit I loved her deeply
But right now I’m kind of sleepy
Hanging around in 33 RPM Nirvana
Getting away in 33 RPM Nirvana 

I’m pulling the curtains and switching it on
Watching the tone arm lower onto my black vinyl

Drifting away now the music is my river
Not analyzing I’m seeking separation
Through the mists of time I wander
What is life I’m bound to ponder
Gonna get to shrug my shoulders
Moving on and getting bolder
Hanging around in 33 RPM Nirvana
Getting away in 33 RPM Nirvana

33 RPM Nirvana

Fantasy In F Minor

The Noise Within

The wacky adventures of Inspector Looso - Traffic Agent Looso

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Inspector Looso just had a so called lateral promotion. This is the politically correct way used by the Human Resources to bump someone out of his chair. In fact he was demoted down the food chain since he goofed so many times and missed finding the criminals he was supposedly chasing. Luc Looso is now Traffic Agent in Paris at the corner of Rue des Deux Boules and Rue Bertin Poirée where he should be of no harm for anybody but guess what. He fucked-up again. 

The End

“This story is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, is purely coincidental. The corner of Rue des Deux Boules and Rue Bertin Poirée do exist and you can see it on Google Street. Perfect spot for Looso.

Music by: Syrel

 
Musical Notes: You may recognize the inspiration from An American in Paris by George Gershwin, the Candide overture by Leonard Bernstein, a bit of The Pink Panther soundtrack by Henry Mancini as well as many other great composers when they writes funny music such as Tchaikovsky in the Nuts Crackers and Sergey Prokofiev  in Peter and the Wolf.

Traffic Agent Looso

Oh, the magic and beauty of snowfall!  Upclose, far away, inside/outside. A beautiful site to behold.  The pure and absolute symmetry of nature created as we watch in real time!  This is one of the many miracles we get to witness in a lifetime that is God given and totally magical.  As you look out the window, listen to my piece and behold the beauty!  Watch my Youtube video: https://youtu.be/pjh5jIG4B0g?si=S0kcf1l4uAxv6VoG

Winter Snowfall

The Path

A Letter - Yukie Nishimura - Piano Cover

This is one of Yukie Nishimura's beautiful masterpieces. The sad and memorable melody touches my heart every time I listen to it.

A Letter - Yukie Nishimura - Piano Cover

Piano Sketch 18 Hong Kong Night Fantasy (2024)

I visited Hong Kong several times in my teens and twenties, and even after decades, I still vividly remember the energy of that passionate city. Recently, I saw a photo of the night view of Hong Kong that my husband sent me while he was on a business trip. I came up with this piece while I was pushing my bike in the pouring rain last November. Hope you will enjoy listening!

Piano Sketch 18 Hong Kong Night Fantasy

This is my final instrumental mix but I think I will develop it into a full song.

Feel free to provide comments and feedback

Interlude

Crimson Keys: A Musical Plea for Peace

On the third anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine, we are honored to present Crimson Keys, a composition that embodies a profound yearning for peace and hope. This instrumental piece, performed by pianist Francesco Adornetto and featuring the evocative vocals of Dawn Walters, serves as a silent protest against all wars. Through its intense and melancholic melodies, it invites listeners to pause, reflect, and unite for a better future.

In a world still marred by conflict in 2025, Crimson Keys emerges as a poignant expression of resilience and solidarity. The piano's crimson-hued notes intertwine seamlessly with ethereal vocal lines, creating a soundscape suspended between dream and reality, beauty and tragedy.

We invite you to listen to Crimson Keys and join us in spreading its message of peace and unity.

Credits:

Piano: Francesco Adornetto
Vocals: Dawn Walters

Crimson Keys

Crimson Keys (vocals by Dawn Walters)

Dragon of the Ivy is  a company owned and managed by Jane Johnson. Presently, all music is contracted through NorthStar music for music library purchase and/or distribution through all music platforms worldwide.  Thanks to all for listening!!!!