Is it spring yet?
I can't quite tell...
We're having a sort of pre/teaser/not-really-real kinda springish mid-season here in Portland.
It's rather confusing for my nervous-system; beautiful, sunny mornings accompanied by bitterly cold wind. The chimes outside my window have been singing non-stop.
I just keep breathin' through it – juggling camera and paintbrush and laptop with still tender paws – trying to find quiet moments between all the noise of obligation...relishing the silences.
And...enjoying the task of listening to your earnest entries, of course. ;)
My selections for this week are as follows...
First
@ylich • 'A cantar calypso vengo yo' (Original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pksbA9knbzg
Ooooh, YES!! You had me dancing in my seat and grinning wide, giggling as I watched your joyful, smiling face. Your energy is absolutely infectious, every.single.week. <3 I so appreciate you!
Second
@contrabourdon • 'Andante Religioso" from Sonata IV, Op. 65' by Felix Mendelssohn (Cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk16pvsvOjU
What a delightful dance you share – the well-metered choreography between skillful hands and feet, expertly led by quiet eyes. I'm particularly fond of your shiny black shoes and cheerful socks. ;)
Third
@partitura • 'Domenico Zipoli, Tocada' (Cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zywwRIDTcZA
I love it...listening to you play this lighthearted composition genuinely lifted my spirits – made me take a few much-needed deep breaths. Thank you.
Fourth
@kantos • 'EL TRAMAO' (Cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk_uF0CEdnc
Hard to beat the magic that is you two making music together. You really do make quite a wonderful pair! Such a playful tune – very well performed. :)
Fifth
@lk666 • 'Stolen Soul' (Original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CflTsXv1SGI
Wonderfully introspective and painfully honest, this one. I appreciate your vulnerability. Awesome to know you wrote it for @meno's song-writing challenge. Thanks for sharing!.
Honorable Mentions
@davidsuarezms • ’Farolito’ (Cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0gjt8v5B2Y&feature=emb_title
Your passionate vocals got me with this one. So beautiful!
@jubei333 • 'The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond' (Traditional Scottish Folk Song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmAxrCbfunk&feature=emb_title
Your little stuffed Nessy made me laugh! Such whimsical creativity deserves acknowledgement. ;)
On to the next!
Cheers to our other entrants this week; @leomolina, @wethepatsies, @edmundocentenor, @edwardstobia, @jesus159 & @fundakantoria. Thank you for participating!
As always, beaming warm smiles at the rest of our tireless SGL team – @krystle, @isaria, @pechichemena, @joseacabrerav, @ausbitbank, @paintingangels & @swelker101. Love you guys! <3
Until Next Week, xo, zippy
