Apologies for my lack of posts recently. I don’t have a legitimate excuse, except to say that life has got in the way! Luke Combs’ new album release lit a fire under me and I was so excited that I thought an album review was a good way to get me writing blog posts again. […]
Author: Sophia
Saxophone appreciation post
One of my favourite instruments is the saxophone. It has always been an instrument that stirs up such a strong emotion in me that is hard to put into words. After a year of restrictions and rules, I booked a table at Hatya restaurant in Hertfordshire today as they were promoting a bottomless prosecco brunch […]
Happy 1st Birthday This Music Life of Mine!
Today marks my 52nd post – one post a week for a whole year! I set up this blog in the middle of the first lockdown in England. I had wanted to do it for years and the pandemic and all the free time I had made it possible. It helped me get through what […]
Musicals: What are your favourites?
Some West End theatres have opened their doors after an incredibly difficult 14 months while others will hopefully open this summer. London is certainly famous for its musicals and shows and I wanted to ask you whether or not you have already booked tickets to a show. What are you most looking forward to seeing? […]
Live music venues
Like most other music lovers, I’m really missing live music. It definitely has felt like a long year without the exciting train ride to London to see a live show. Hopefully this year we’ll see a return of our favourite artists touring the country and the world. It got me thinking of all the places […]
Music your parents listened to when you were a kid
The music our parents listen to really does influence us in such profound ways. When I hear a song that reminds me of my childhood, it invokes memories that are so powerful that they feel like they happened only a few months ago! I was lucky that my parents had quite different tastes in music, […]
Original vs Cover Versions
Over the years there have been thousands of cover versions of songs recorded and released. I wanted to ask you all: what is your favourite cover of a song and what original song do you think cannot ever be beaten? I’ve listed my top three choices below: Favourite cover Sam Cooke – Blowin’ in the […]
Happy birthday Ms Fitzgerald
The only thing better than singing is more singing. Ella Fitzgerald Happy birthday to the incredible Ella Fitzgerald who would have been 104 years old today. The Queen of Jazz achieved a great deal in her life, including being the first African American to win a Grammy in 1958 for Best Female Vocal Performance for […]
On this day… 1987
On this day in 1987, Aretha Franklin and George Michael’s duet I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) hits number 1 in America. This song is one of my mum’s favourites. If you haven’t heard it before, I urge you to take a listen! Enjoy and stay musical.
Live albums
It’s been well over a year since most of us have been to see live music. I can imagine that there are thousands of us who are itching to be back in music venues seeing our favourite artists. While we are waiting for venues to open, take this time to enjoy some live albums. These […]