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  • On Music and Poetry

    On Music and Poetry

    I know very little about music, and I don’t listen to much of it either. But that is not to say that I seldom have music on. In fact, whether I’m reading or writing, online or wandering about, I generally have music playing. In terms of time spent, I certainly don’t listen to music less than other people. The thing is, I often only need to listen to a few pieces over and over again; they rarely grow tiresome, and I’m often too lazy to switch them out. I may well spend months repeatedly listening to the same set of music, so all told the number of pieces I’ve listened…

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  • This Issue’s Music: Peasant Dance

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    This Issue’s Music: Peasant Dance

    Peasant Dance http://hyl510.googlepages.com/dtq05.MP3 Among classical instruments, aside from the piano, the one I’m most captivated by is the cello. This dance piece feels a bit hurried, but it seems to suit my recent mood rather well. Gentle, fervent, peasant, noble, joyous.

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  • Celtic Civilization and Ireland

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    Celtic Civilization and Ireland

    UINC said she likes the grasslands of Ireland—what is so special about the Irish grasslands? Perhaps it is because Irish music (such as bagpipes) and Irish poetry (such as Yeats) are so impressive. But on this tiny speck of land called Ireland, what exactly is so special about her music and poetry, her nation and culture? If I just say Irish music, I can’t quite bring it to mind, but if I say Celtic music, then I know what it’s about. I once used a certain piece of background music for a while, and it was dismissed by UNIC as “the background music doesn’t seem quite good. A bit noisy~…

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  • Stray——Wolf’s Rain Opening Theme Song

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    Stray——Wolf’s Rain Opening Theme Song

    This song sounds familiar—turns out it’s the theme song for this animated series. — *Wolf’s Rain* (Wolf's Rain). The subject matter is rather unconventional: the protagonist is a pack of wolves. It seems to have a bit of philosophy to it, but also gives off a slightly contrived, pseudo-profound feel. Recommended at an ordinary level. Stray Wolf's Rain Opening Theme Song Composed and arranged by: Yoko Kanno Lyrics by: Tim Jensen Performed by: Steve Conte Stray! Stray! In the cold breeze, that I walk alone, The memories of generation burn within me. Been forever, since I've cried the pain of sorrow, I'll live and die the pride that my people…

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