Once

Title: Once [Movie] Writer/Director: John Carney Lead Actors: Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova Date: 2007 The title of the movie comes from the idea that “Once I do X (get settled, get a full-time job, get a promotion) I will do Y (write that book, record an album, etc.)” The movie is about following your dreams [...]

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Icarus at the Edge of Time

  Title: Icarus at the Edge of Time [Live Performance] Artist: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra / Marin Alsop, Conductor Date: January 16, 2011 Style: Classical, film music Mood: Inspiring, imaginative This was a great concert for anyone who loves sci fi, space travel, and science in general. My favorite was Icarus at the Edge of Time [...]

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Hallelujah Chorus

Title: Hallelujah Chorus / Christmas Food Court Flash Mob Artist: Handel / Chorus Niagara Date: November 2010 Since this blog is about how music serves as a ladder for the soul, I felt this was a really good example of this. As a Baha’i, I believe that all religions come from the same divine source, [...]

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Library Girl

Title: Library Girl Artist: Reina Del Cid Date: 2010 Style: Singer/Songwriter Mood: Reflective, pensive Since I work in libraries and love music, I had to include this song about a nerdy girl who works the night shift at the library. It also reminds me of my first job at Northwestern University Library when I worked [...]

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Les Choristes

Title: Les Choristes = The Chorus Director: Christophe Barratier Date: 2004 When you feel that there is just no more hope in the world anymore, head on over to your local public library or video store and borrow Les Choristes. Without being overly saccharine or pedantic, the movie tells a quiet tale of how a [...]

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