Tag Archives: uplifting

This Is a Poem That Heals Fish: An Almost Unbearably Wonderful Picture-Book About How Poetry Works Its Magic – Brain Pickings

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Makere

“A poem … is when you are in love and have the sky in your mouth.” BY MARIA POPOVA “Poetry can break open locked chambers of possibility, restore numbed zones to feeling, recharge desire,” Adrienne Rich wrote in contemplating the … Continue reading →

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The Wild Harmonic Adventures of Liszt’s Concert Study No. 3, “Un Sospiro” | The Listeners’ Club

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Makere

-Timothy Judd On a technical level, Franz Liszt’s Concert Study No. 3 in D-flat Major, “Un Sospiro” is a skillfully delivered magic trick. Its score sprawls onto three musical staves and it sounds as if it requires, at minimum, three large and … Continue reading →

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Panning for Gold

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Makere

Originally posted on Live & Learn:
http://youtu.be/gGgJbaMTwT0 Ben Sollee, 30, is an American cellist, singer-songwriter, and composer known for his innovative playing style, genre-bending songwriting, electrifying performances, political activism, and wide appeal. His music incorporates banjo, guitar, and mandolin along with…

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Pianists’ Live Improv

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Makere

Originally posted on Live & Learn:
http://youtu.be/itErRn4T2no I’ve featured Ólafur Arnalds & Nils Frahm previously on separate posts titled: Near Light and Said & Done.  Now the two solo artists come together to create a new song live in front of…

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The Back Room

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Makere

So grateful for this. Totally uplifting

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3:59 am. And Inspired. – Lead.Learn.Live.

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Makere

3:59 am. And Inspired. – Lead.Learn.Live..

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Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee — Elemental Water | Awakin.org

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Makere

Eight years ago, he had a dream—to highlight the untold stories of everyday heroes around the world. So Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee became a filmmaker. And put that concept of “oneness” on a larger scale. Traveling to dozens of countries producing short films that, … Continue reading →

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Brahms – Sonata No.1 G Major – Allegro molto moderato | anakegoodall

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Makere

Brahms – Sonata No.1 G Major – Allegro molto moderato | anakegoodall. Thanks to Anake for sharing this..

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An Astounding Act of High School Sportsmanship, by Huffington Post

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Makere

A special needs student from a Texas high school scored a basket in the final game of the season after a player from the opposing team gave up the ball. Mitchell Marcus, a teenage student at Coronado High School in … Continue reading →

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Max Richter In Concert: Reimagining Vivaldi : NPR

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Makere

Max Richter In Concert: Reimagining Vivaldi : NPR. As stunning visually as it is to hear. A feast of pure magic! Thanks for posting this, Anake Goodall!

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