musical christmas countdown - Dec. 21

Another classic by a true Canadian icon... I had originally planned on posting the version recorded by Sarah McLachlin, but Gordon Lightfoot is somewhat irresistable - especially since he wrote the song!



- simply jag

musical christmas countdown - Dec. 20

A new voice on the musical horizon...



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musical christmas countdown - Dec. 19 (today)

There is simply no storyteller like him. Here's a wonderful reminder of the true meaning of the season...



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musical christmas countdown - Dec. 18 (yesterday)

Hard to believe this is from almost 20 years ago... I believe the arrangement on these seasonal classics is pure Canadian genius!



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musical christmas countdown - Dec. 16

By far, my favourite version of Carol of the Bells.
(I just wish I knew how to get the video to fit! If you double-click, it will bring you directly to the YouTube site...)



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musical christmas countdown - Dec. 15

I've decided to count down these last 10 days before Christmas by sharing a seasonal favourite - old and new! Let's begin with a little Mr. A-Z.



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i dare you not to smile...

This video came to me by way of Superhero - it brought tears of joy and giggles... I've watched it numerous times, always with the same head-boppin', smile-inducing effect. It makes me happy to share it with you today!

(Because the Blogger template crops off part of the video, I suggest you click on the video itself - as opposed to the triangular PLAY icon - so that it brings you to the full-size YouTube version.)



simply jag
xox

a simple sound...

“Lean your body forward slightly to support the guitar against your chest, for the poetry of the music should resound in your heart.”

- Andrés Segovia

One of the most soothing sounds to me is that of the guitar, especially when it's being played by someone other than me. I come from a musical family and have deep memories of parties going on downstairs while I tried to listen to the music through the floor or from the top of the stairs. The singing, the laughter, and of course, the guitar. To this day, the sound of my mom or dad strumming the guitar brings a smile to my face.

I own two guitars. One is on a stand in the living room, longing to be played; the other didn't come out of its case for over five years. That's just wrong. I've recently decided to sell my second guitar - it deserves to find a home that will honour its simple sound.

simply jag xox