Tuesday, July 2, 2019

New Beginnings



As I continue to pursue work in education, I have decided to expand upon other interests and write about them here. I am not entirely new to blogs, but I feel as though I am years behind when I view the beautiful and complex blogs that exist by the thousands on every conceivable topic. Before settling into one or two topics, I want to begin by sharing about anything that sparks interest or brings me joy, or perhaps even draws my ire.


Today, it's easy. A Pandora station.



https://www.pandora.com/station/play/3779655470570736431


Spyro Gyra, according to Wikipedia (where we all go to define things that we know very well, or don't know at all, to see how others put them in words.) is:

-------Spyro Gyra /ˌspaɪroʊˈdʒaɪrə/ is an American jazz fusion band that was formed in Buffalo, New York in 1974. The band's music combines jazz, R&B, funk, and pop music. The band's name comes from Spirogyra, a genus of green algae which founder Jay Beckenstein had learned about in college. The band has released over 30 albums and sold over 10 million copies.--------(source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyro_Gyra)


I would almost define them as jazz for the masses. They aren't what my students wanted to call "elevator music". I always find this amusing when I think of how practically none of these kids have ever been in a building where the elevator had its own music playing. I pointed this out, and they told me the local hospital did. So, you learn every day. I found this band to be just the thing I wanted on my front porch this morning. 30 albums is some sticking power. Give them a try, you might convert to a little jazz in your life.


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