The Magic of Music

Recalling some favorites from past posts with personal history, I am reminded of joy in our life.

“Where words fail, music speaks.”  — author unknown, but I agree.

For me, sacred Christmas music invites the Spirit every day this month.  (Better than magic, you know.)  A favorite hymn (#206) is 
Away in a Manger

“Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,

And fit us for heaven to live with thee there.”

I know Jesus Christ lives.  He is our Savior and Redeemer of the world.  He loves every one of us, as His Father loves all of His children.

October 2010, In “my complete profile / About Me / Favorite Music”, I included “Kay’s singing & her piano playing”.  (Still true today.  Memories are clear as Christmas bells.)

12/15/2010, I posted more "simple suggestions" for Christmas, including:

Music — listen and perform to your heart's content.

Recall your favorites from the past.  Play an LP, 8-track, cassette tape, CD, iTune, [YouTube,] your piano and guitar; or attend a live concert like we enjoyed at "The Ridge" Monday night.
Go caroling in the cold -- it will warm your spirit.  

My sweetheart Kay & I especially love the King's Singers, who will be "performing in Exeter's beautiful Cathedral" ...
— www.kingssingers.com

5/11/2014, Mother’s Heavenly Music

Somehow she must have known what it would do to me.  Was it a vision or glimpse into the future?  Mother's intuition to inspire a young son?  Sharing a “Like” with the next generation?  I believe all of the above came into play.

This is not a passing thought on Mother's Day, but a frequent warm feeling of gratitude when I hear great classical music. 

For this and all that my talented mother gave me, I am eternally thankful.  With love.

12/23/2012, Christmas Choirs

... Christmas music has blessed my life this season ... [and] brought to mind some great choirs we’ve enjoyed in the past, and a heavenly choir I’ve read about, which blessed the scene of our Savior’s birth.  ... 

What are two favorite choirs you sang in or listened to at Christmas time?

...  Merry Christmas, and have a happy choir experience!