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Check in for Arts & Crafts: Week of 11/6 - 11/12
Ralien November 6th, 2023

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What is National Saxophone Day? 

     National Saxophone Day, celebrated annually on November 6th, honors the iconic saxophone, an instrument renowned for its versatility and soulful sound. This day pays tribute to Adolphe Sax, the Belgian inventor who patented the saxophone in the 1840s, and to the countless musicians and enthusiasts who have contributed to its prominence in diverse music genres, from classical to jazz, rock, and beyond. On National Saxophone Day, saxophonists and music lovers worldwide engage in concerts, educational events, and performances that highlight the saxophone's enduring influence on the world of music, making it a day of celebration and appreciation for this beloved musical instrument.

The Art of a Saxophone
     The art of a saxophone extends far beyond its role as a musical instrument. With its elegant, curvaceous design and ornate engravings, a saxophone is a true work of art, a fusion of craftsmanship and aesthetics. Craftsmen meticulously assemble these instruments, carefully shaping and tuning each component to perfection. The choice of materials, from lustrous brass to silver or other metals, adds to the visual appeal of the saxophone. As a musical medium, it allows artists to express a wide spectrum of emotions and styles, transforming music into a deeply emotional and evocative art form. The saxophone's versatility and expressive capacity have earned it a place of significance in various genres, contributing to its status as an art form in its own right.

Why is music an art form?
     Music is considered an art form because it is a medium of creative expression that evokes emotions, conveys narratives, and communicates ideas through the arrangement of sound. Like other forms of art, music is a product of human imagination and craftsmanship, allowing composers and performers to transform abstract concepts and feelings into tangible sonic experiences. It employs elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre to create compositions that resonate with human sensibilities and provide a unique avenue for self-expression and cultural exploration. Music transcends language barriers, making it a universal art form that has the power to inspire, entertain, provoke thought, and connect people across different cultures and generations.

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Let's check in with each other!
🎷 Are you finding time for self-care and relaxation? 
🎷 Is there anything you're looking forward to or feeling particularly positive about?
🎷 Do you have any art-related goals or challenges you'd like to discuss or share?

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SammyLouise November 6th, 2023

@Ralien Thank you for sharing, I actually play soprano and alto saxophone so love this! I've not been feeling too well this week so far and had to take some time away from my self employment which is difficult because if I don't work, I don't earn anything 😅 My art related goals would be to get back into sewing and continue to build my music composition portfolio ☺️
Irini November 7th, 2023

@Ralien

1. Are you finding time for self-care and relaxation? Trying my best to! : )

2. Is there anything you're looking forward to or feeling particularly positive about? Yes, playing my viola.

3. Do you have any art-related goals or challenges you'd like to discuss or share? I've been working on abstract art for about a year now. There is a collection of them! I'm hoping to begin selling them on Etsy this upcoming year : )

Are you finding time for self-care and relaxation? 
🎷 Is there anything you're looking forward to or feeling particularly positive about?

🎷 Do you have any art-related goals or challenges you'd like to discuss or share?
WorkingitThrough2 November 7th, 2023

@Ralien

Let's check in with each other!
🎷 Are you finding time for self-care and relaxation?  Not yet, but I am working on it.
🎷 Is there anything you're looking forward to or feeling particularly positive about? My out-of-state sister and niece coming, and my grandson

🎷 Do you have any art-related goals or challenges you'd like to discuss or share?
Well, I have a piece of glass that I want to draw a Pea Coclk on and do it like stained glass. Trying to get the right paints and the right look, has been difficult.
HealingTalk November 7th, 2023


Charlie Parker & Coleman Hawkins - 1950
https://youtu.be/oIoE5ZSSbHU


John Coltrane - Walkin' - 1960
https://youtu.be/ev578bFRdGI



Coleman Hawkins

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Charlie Parker

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John Coltrane

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HealingTalk November 7th, 2023
Stan Getz - Desafinado - 1960
https://youtu.be/1vaila2-oos

Paul Desmond - Take Five - 1966
https://youtu.be/kXNdq4SA8e4

Sonny Rollins - St. Thomas 

Michael Brecker  - Common Grounds - 1992
https://youtu.be/QyZS6qbQre0


Chris Potter - It Could Happen to You - 2022
https://youtu.be/zXLZISHRVoA

Joshua Redman  - Stars Fell on Alabama - 2023


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HealingTalk November 7th, 2023

Stan Getz - Misty - c.1965
https://youtu.be/P3qS363m7-w

@MistyMagic


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MistyMagic November 7th, 2023

@HealingTalk ohhhhhh! I used to play that!!! happy days. Thank you 🌟

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HealingTalk November 7th, 2023

@MistyMagic


Wonderful!

I hope you like this version!

I played I used to sing it.

It's a beautiful, beautiful song.


Look at meeeeee...

I'm as helpless as a kitten up a treeeee

And I feel like I'm clingin' to a cloud

I can't understand,

I get misty just holding your haaand...  🎵 🎵 🎵 



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