The Music of Star Trek – Part One Some music becomes iconic, so much so that the first few bars take a person to a familiar place. Star Trek, for me, is one of those iconic scores. However, there is much more to a score than the opening or closing theme. Television Years The original series introduced us to a very iconic theme which became famous but also had many more pieces which for me had equal delight. A couple…
There has been a steady, if not needed rise into mindfulness and its effects on our wellbeing. Mindfulness has a few elements to consider as to what it means to each of us. Music and Mindfulness Where to start? Always best in my view to start with a statement. According to web sources, mindfulness is the practice of purposely bringing one’s attention to experiences occurring in the present moment without judgment. It is a skill one develops through meditation or…
Passion for Music Music. Sometimes you hear a song which just manages to reach inside you and hit that perfect spot. It just does not appear to need anything else. Many others will try and cover the same song putting their twist which leaves you returning the original. However, sometimes a group twists the song to created something amazing. In this instance, the song was the Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel. The music and lyrics are amazing. Yet,…
