Although free time doesn't come easily these days, sometimes for fifteen minutes after dinner, Justin and I sneak away to play some music. I'm trying to raise my musical stock in his eyes, so after failed guitar and piano attempts, I've picked up the ukulele. And I have to say, the little stringed instrument and I are hitting it off quite nicely. Justin's grandpa Morley bought the ukulele for Justin a few years ago, before he passed away, because its sound reminded him of the time he was stationed in Hawaii with the Navy during World War II. Although the music we're playing isn't exactly Hawaiian, it's still pretty exciting. So far the set list includes My Name is Jonas by Weezer, Mr. Brightside by the Killers, Run by Collective Soul (a high school classic), and Mr. Jones by Counting Crows. (Somewhere in the old repertoire are Bye Bye Love and You Are My Sunshine). I can't wait until I actually have some time to work on this more assiduously. Any requests from you music fans out there?
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Koala
Although free time doesn't come easily these days, sometimes for fifteen minutes after dinner, Justin and I sneak away to play some music. I'm trying to raise my musical stock in his eyes, so after failed guitar and piano attempts, I've picked up the ukulele. And I have to say, the little stringed instrument and I are hitting it off quite nicely. Justin's grandpa Morley bought the ukulele for Justin a few years ago, before he passed away, because its sound reminded him of the time he was stationed in Hawaii with the Navy during World War II. Although the music we're playing isn't exactly Hawaiian, it's still pretty exciting. So far the set list includes My Name is Jonas by Weezer, Mr. Brightside by the Killers, Run by Collective Soul (a high school classic), and Mr. Jones by Counting Crows. (Somewhere in the old repertoire are Bye Bye Love and You Are My Sunshine). I can't wait until I actually have some time to work on this more assiduously. Any requests from you music fans out there?
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i was just about to send myself off to bed in order to get my body ready for another grueling week before deciding to take a peak at this continuously unfolding narrative. i hadn't visited in a while, but now have a big smile on my face almost as big as the guy pictured above. thanks az for making the start of my week better. btw, it was destiny that i looked at this today...the time you posted = my bday! love you!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love you! Happy time birthday!
ReplyDeletethe other day i was listening to "little one" by beck, which is one of my favorite songs. and no kidding i was thinking i wonder how this would sound on a ukulele. i don't know if it's hard or easy, but the beginning part sounds ukulele-y.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to talk to my music director (aka Justin), but perhaps some thing can be arranged (literally!)
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