On Monday’s post, we looked at songs with “intros” – so now I’m looking for songs with reprise. I know, it sounds weird, but maybe you’ll catch on after a few samples. And since the reprise is at the end of the song, I’ll note the time where it starts so you can skip to it if you’d like.
Plus, I know there aren’t many songs with a reprise so I’ll allow songs that are blended into other songs. WTH is Rodney talking about? Just follow along. LOL
Half Penny, Two Penny/A.D. 1958 from Paradise Theater (5:57):
Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five from Band On The Run (5:10)
Dreamboat Annie Reprise (2:50)
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise):
All You Need is Love/She Loves You (3:25):
Like A Virgin with some Billy Jean thrown in (2:35):
That’s all I have for “reprise” songs. Can you name any?
I’ve been wanting to create a playlist of songs with intros. So I need to enlist your help.
Here’s what I have so far:
I’m sure a lot of you remember this one from “socials”:
The Chicago Bulls used this intro – but did you know it was tied to a popular song?
Here’s one from the 80′s:
This one from the late 70′s (I used to air-guitar to this number):
Off the Big Bam Boom album:
This one sounds like an old familiar hit, but it’s just an intro:
This one is cute – the intro, that is:
* Did you catch the swear word in the song?
Sometimes the “intro” isn’t a different song, it’s just a part of the song that sounds different than the tune itself.
Like this one for example:
And this one:
And this one:
Or sometimes, the intro can be just sound effects:
Now for this one, you have to skip to the 4:15 mark to hear the intro song.
Or you can just listen to the whole thing. The first song is pretty cool:
And finally, I have a funny story that goes with this one. The intro is more like an extended version of the song. When I first got the tape, my friend asked to borrow it. After he put it in his in-dash cassette player and thought it was malfunctioning because he didn’t know about the intro. Had him worrying little bit:
Okay, so lay it on me. What songs do you know that have an “intro” tied to it. I want to extend my playlist. On Thursday, we’ll take a look a songs that have a “ending” to them – so put your thinking caps on and hunt You Tube (but save the “ending” ones for Thursday).
Since we’re on a high from JindoMaster808‘s excellent guest blog post (Big MLC Mahalo once again, JM808), I thought we’d do a Thursday 3 about Makin’ Music.
Copy and paste the 3 questions and answer them or just answer them by number, order, whatever. And don’t forget to leave any comments, stories, memories, etc. relating to the topic. So, with a one, and a two, and a three…
If you woke up one morning and had the magical ability to play, I mean really jam, any musical instrument – what instrument would you choose? And why?
If you used to or still do play a musical instrument, what made you choose that specific musical instrument?
What’s your take on music?
Here’s my replies:
If you woke up one morning and had the magical ability to play, I mean really jam, any musical instrument – what instrument would you choose? And why? In my younger days, I would’ve liked to play the electric guitar – like Eddie van Halen. But now, in my MLC age, I’d choose the saxophone. To me, the sound of the sax is both sexy and soulful. The way the notes have the ability to blend together. How you can almost feel your passion through the music that you play – like it’s an extension of your soul. Now that’s Makin’ Music.
If you used to or still do play a musical instrument, what made you choose that specific musical instrument? Since my brother had a guitar, I tried to learn how to play it. Didn’t happen. I think with my short and stubby Okinawan fingers – it just wasn’t meant to be. In high school, I tried taking a few slack-key guitar lessons. Nope. Nada. Nuttin’. I even tried the harmonica. No go. Then it dawned on me – even if I knew how to play something, if I’m simply not musically inclined – it wouldn’t sound good anyway (which leads me to question #3).
What’s your take on music? Since Makin’ Music was so hard for me, I gained an appreciation for music. It’s so amazing to me that individual instruments making all different sounds can come together and produce something so beautiful in harmony. And when I’m tired, stressed, or just need to relax – music calms me down. And one of my biggest loves for music is how it can transport me back in time and trigger my memories to when I used to hear that song. In fact, it still does that to me today. For example, a couple of times when we were playing at the Main Street casino, this song was playing in the background. I heard it although I wasn’t really listening to it – I’m guessing that my subconscious was soaking it all in – and the song was suddenly burned into my memory. So of course whenever I hear this song now, I remember sitting at the poker machine at the Main Street casino, relaxed and having fun.
Today we have a Guest Blogger: Our very own JindoMaster808. I’ve been keeping in touch with JM808 via Facebook after we parted ways from the break up of The Honolulu Advertiser and I saw that he had picked up an old passion – playing music. I wouldn’t call it a Midlife Crisis – but rather a passion that he’s put aside for more important things in life – like family, career, health, etc.
And now, like many of us MLCers – we’re finding more time for ourselves as our children have grown up and our careers are more stable. In other words, we got our lives back to do the things we loved – like JindoMaster808′s love for playing music. So I asked him if he’d be willing to share his story with us – which he graciously has done. So without further ado, I present to you:
JindoMaster’s Magical Musical Rediscovery
I sit here writing and reflecting upon tonight’s rehearsal with the Honolulu Community Concert Band. We’re preparing for a big concert next week and we’ve been covering a lot of material during rehearsals. I’ve only played with this band since January 2011. I didn’t know what to expect back then. Fortunately I’ve fit in with the group and I’ve made many new friends in the band. Best of all, I’m having a blast performing in a band once again.
The story of how I came to this point in my musical experience started in the early 70’s. During my first concert band class at Moanalua Intermediate School, I decided to choose clarinet as my instrument. I guess my dad thought it was a good fit for me. Playing a musical instrument gave me great joy and a sense that of accomplishment. I continued playing at Moanalua High School where I also played saxophone and piano. At the start of my senior year, I even entertained the idea of majoring in music. However once I started attending UH, I decided to pursue a career in Management Information Systems. Due to the time commitment with my studies, I stopped playing in my freshman year.
Fast forward 35 years to June 2010. As many of you fellow MLC’ers know, I worked at The Honolulu Advertiser with Rodney. During that month, hundreds of us were laid off due to the sale of The Advertiser. At first I found it enjoyable to not have the pressures of the job. But after a few months I only received a few invitations to interview for jobs. Things got quite boring and very depressing.
Then one day, while surfing YouTube, I discovered a young Japanese saxophonist named Kaori Kobayashi. I was impressed at how this demure young lady could play the saxophone so well. It started me thinking… I used to play, I wonder if I could eventually play like that.
That how it started again. I was hooked. I purchased a used student model Yamaha alto saxophone on eBay. I started taking lessons. Finally I had something to do while I was unemployed, something that I really enjoyed. I was so obsessed that, during my morning walks around Windward Mall with the retired folks, I’d be moving my fingers to the most recent sax exercises that my teacher assigned to me.
But something was still missing. What fun is playing music if there’s no venue to play at? So I asked my teacher about performing with bands. He mentioned the Honolulu Community Band and also the Thursday Night Jazz Band. To make a long story short, I made a few calls and I now play with both bands.
Which brings me to today. I am fortunate to be employed now and I still make time to practice and attend rehearsals and concerts. I recently purchased a used clarinet, too. Playing music again gives me great joy. When I play, I forget the stresses of work. Depending on the music, performing transports me to a different world – the old west, an Irish countryside, the Far East. When I play with the Jazz Band, I’m transported to the 40′s playing those big band hits. Best of all, I like being with my new friends who are as passionate as I am to make wonderful music and to entertain the audiences that we perform for.
If there’s one regret I have, it’s that I didn’t start playing again sooner. My parting words to you, dear MLC readers, is to seize the opportunity to do what you’ve always wanted to do. Don’t put it off because that opportunity may not come again.
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Note: JindoMaster will be performing with the Honolulu Community Concert Band in a joint concert with Omiya Community Band at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Pearl City Cultural Center. He will also perform with a saxophone quartet on KZOO radio at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 24 to promote the concert.
I got nothing. I guess I’m in holiday mode. So, it’s Music Time! I’m looking for Instrumental songs. Any kine – as long as it’s without lyrics. Post the title and artist if you can. And add a link if you’d like. But remember, only 1 link per post or your post will go into moderation. If someone already posted your song, no worries.
The HIC, er… NBC will be packed this Saturday. The Doobie Brothers and WAR performing in the Arena, while The Lettermen will be playing the concert hall.
If you’re planning to attend either one of these concerts – get there early to find a parking stall!
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I remember seeing the Doobie Brothers in concert back in the 70′s. They were the opening act for Tower of Power. Tickets were probably, what — $15?
What I remember about the Doobie Brothers band was that they had 2 drummers playing 2 full sets of drums.
And I know that WAR played here before because I still have the full sized flyer:
I thought that this was such a cool poster – being that the performance date was Dec. 7th.
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And The Lettermen – a bit before my time, but I love their music nonetheless…
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Here’s a couple of my favorite Doobie Brothers songs:
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A couple of my favorite WAR tunes:
Love the intro…
I got this album!
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And finally – The Lettermen:
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What a great music weekend for MLCers.
What’s your favorite Doobie Brothers, WAR, and Lettermen songs?
Being the youngest of 4 boys, I was exposed to music at a very early age. Not so much music of my choice, but music of my brother’s choice.
First a little background. We grew up in a 3 bedroom house in Kailua. Two boys in each bedroom and of course, the master bedroom for my parents. We were brought up in pairs – talk about family planning. My oldest brother is a ’67 grad followed by brother #2 – a ’69 grad. Then my parents took a 5 year break and brother #3, a ’74 grad and saving the best for the last: me. A ’76 grad.
Now you might think that the 2 oldest shared one room and the 2 youngest shared the other room. Wrong.
The 2 oldest of the pairs shared one room and the 2 youngest of the pairs shared the other room. So I was teamed up with brother #2. And it worked out real well. We were the more passive of the pairs. I guess being the younger ones of the pairs, we had to listen to our older brothers so we were pretty mellow with each other. Plus, not only did we match with our calm demeanor, we also were the skinner of the 2 pairs. So we got along real well.
The only real argument we got into – that I can remember – was that my brother told me that if I chose to leave my little nightlight on, then he gets to close the bedroom door. But I wanted the little nightlight on AND the bedroom door open. So I’d turn on my little nightlight and he’d get up out of bed to close the bedroom door. Then I’d get up out of bed to open the bedroom door as he turned off my nightlight. I’d turn on my little nightlight and he’d get up and close the bedroom door.
This went on a few times until he explained to me that he’s working a compromise with me. He could demand that the little nightlight be turned off AND the bedroom door shut as I could demand that the little nightlight be turned on AND the bedroom door opened. So I could choose one of the two.
It made sense to me so I chose the little nightlight and he chose to close the bedroom door. And I thought that was fair and we left it as that.
See, I learned a lot from him. Little did I know that he was teaching me life’s lessons, but I realize it today.
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So anyway, we had a portable turntable between our beds. I was too young and poor to buy my own records so I used to listen to whatever he played. And he had a wide repertoire of records that exposed me to a wide range of music.
As I was messing around in YouTube the other night, I was trying to remember those songs that he used to play and I thought I’d share the ones I remembered with you.
Thanks Terry. You were the best roommate a brother could ask for.
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What songs do you remember that your siblings used to play? We were very fortunate to have grown up in the decades that music was evolving. If you can’t recall the songs, what life’s lessons have you learned from your siblings?
Well, most schools started this week. Can you imagine if we had to start this early in the summer?! We would’ve felt so ripped-off! But that’s for another blog entry.
In the last thread, AnkleBYTERS mentioned that he remembered his 5th grade teacher’s name – Mrs. Brown. And his 7th grade homeroom teacher was Mrs. Inamine.
That got me thinking – and trying to remember my grade school teacher’s names. Time to strain my brain.
Kindergarten – No clue.
1st Grade – Mrs. Saito. I didn’t like her. I used to run out of class after my mother. That is until I changed classes to another teacher. I remember my mom said that Mrs. Saito called me a communist because I ran out of class during the Pledge of Allegiance. Remember, this was during the 60′s. LOL I don’t remember what my new teacher’s name was.
2nd Grade – Mrs. Roberts. She had gone to Disneyland the summer before and brought back the “It’s A Small World After All” record. And she used to play it over and over again and make us sing with it. Until one day it slipped out of her hand and broke. This one guy, D.S. clapped. He was the only one clapping that it broke. She was pissed. So pissed that she told the whole class to point at D.S. Not knowing any better, the whole class pointed at him. I swear I could see him shrinking in his seat.
3rd Grade – No recollection.
4th Grade – Miss Au. Only because I found this picture on one of those classmates pages.
5th Grade – I don’t remember.
6th Grade – Miss Roland. A petite Southerner from Texas who wore short dresses and had a Gidget hairstyle. And lots and lots of rouge on her cheeks.
Now on to Intermediate school – let’s see if I can remember the teachers AND the class schedule.
7th Grade:
1st period/homeroom – Mrs. Akita (English)
2nd period – Miss Ishida (Social Studies)
3rd period – Mrs. Yamamoto (Art)/Mrs. Shige… (Music)
4th period – Miss Finke (Spanish I)
5th period – Mr. Cashman (PE)
6th period – Mr. Giles (Math)
8th Grade:
1st period/homeroom – Mr. Kodama? (Math)
2nd period – Mr. Schultz (PE)
3rd period – Mrs. Takamori (Typing)/Miss Devenot (Home Ec)/??? (Metal shop)/ ??? (Woodshop)
4th period – Miss Finke (Spanish II)
5th period – Miss Duncan (English)
6th period – Mrs. Erhorn (Social Studies)
9th Grade:
1st period/homeroom – Mrs. Fujinaga (Math?)
2nd period – Miss Finke (Spanish III)
3rd period – Mrs. Kanda (English)
4th period – Mrs. ??? (Social Studies)
5th period – Mr. ??? (Science)
6th period – Mr. Head (PE)
I’m not 100% sure on my class schedules. I kinda went though process of elimination of which classes I did remember and filled in the rest as best I could.
As for high school, Hah! Let’s see if I can even remember my homeroom teachers.
10th Grade – Mrs. Miyamoto – Last year of modular scheduling at Kailua High School.
11th Grade – Mr. Ching (Graphic Arts)
12th Grade – Miss Leimomi Something. I just remember it was in a “portable” located by the football field and she always arrived late.
My brain kinda hurts now…
Your turn.
Can you remember your teachers? Or something special about that certain grade/class/teacher? If you want to mention college professors, that’s cool too. Or librarians, cafeteria workers, custodians, counselors, etc. How far back can you remember?
That is until I changed classes to another teacher. I remember my mom said that Mrs. Saito called me a communist because I ran out of class during the Pledge of Allegiance. Remember, this was during the 60′s. LOL I don’t remember what my new teacher’s name was.