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Lost things – Solo Piano – David Hall

Posted in Music, News by Spellbound84, Piano, tagged , , , , , , , on November 6, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Lost things – Solo Piano – David Hall
Back to my Classical Ballet Vaganova method training at Temple University, undergrad and graduate, with Dr. Sarah Chapman,
Thank you Ruthie as you were such a inspiration as an accompanist.
Enjoy
 

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Hall & Oates – She’s Gone Video, Retro 1974

Posted in Music, News by Spellbound84, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on November 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Hall & Oates – She’s Gone video, Retro 1974.  Abandoned Luncheonette Album.

Hall and Oates had left Temple University when I arrived in 1974.

Their corner dorm room was said to be on the 9th or 11th floor of Johnson Hall.

Classic is their demeanor in this their first music video. ( Maybe high on….)  Remember this was way back in the 70’s, No MTV.

Re-released in 1976, the single went from #60 on Billboard to #7.

Owls inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Hall meets Oates, makes music history

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Martini’ s Fitness and Zumba Classes, South Jersey

Posted in Fitness, News by Donna, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 12, 2013| 1 Comment »

Martini’ s Fitness and Zumba Classes, South Jersey.

I had a blast today my dear friend. Back to back classes, like old times. Liam simmered down and  became the little boy I know and love so 10 years later. See our children have grown up in gyms/movement babysitting spaces. But, you have a precious young man at eleven years as he listened or overhead every conversation. Did you notice Martini?  I watched him lay right beside you while you taught.  That is oh so special.

Now, it is time to spread your wings and fly.  You can soar to great heights. Let yourself go. You got to go girl. You met John and the spaces in my gym, they are so beautiful.  The people who work there are people persons which is very rare.  The members are totally awesome.  Come to my gym and take control, it is there.  Go and run with it.  It is really a special place.  Did you hear that sound system in the spin room?  That is my space.  I showed you my bike.  Please, teach there so I can have my Martini back . That is why I came to take your Zumba and fitness class last night.  You have a gift. Now it is cultivated.   Use it to the fullest extent. I forgot how awesome your workout classes are. Always inspired with that Irish flare. I envision you in Philadelphia, Yes, in the gym in the sky.Yes, the sky is the limit.You are awesome.  As once again, God has blessed me. Thank you Dear Jesus.

Martini, you must remember I am a classically trained dancer from Temple University.  Remember I have taken you to my teachers that have influenced my dance training in Philly, Melissa and Rex.  I have studied  dance and used gyms the past 50 years in New York City, Philly, Ottawa, Montreal, Boston, New Orleans,  Las Vegas  Los Angelos, Cocoa Beach and  Bermuda. Always cross trained to make myself a stronger dancer. Ballet, Modern, and Jazz are my life’s passion. Plus Tap was my first art form. But I can do any form of movement. I discover new and innovative teachers, then I share!
That is who I am. I have been a teacher all my life but being a student, is much better! Because you learn again.  Life is a continuous  learning experience. I will never stop absorbing or acquiring knowledge.
All my love,  Donna

Below listen to the lyrics,, Petty doesn’t do his videos on You tube.

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Calvin Finley- Fine Art Photographer

Posted in News by Donna, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 10, 2013| 1 Comment »

Calvin Finley– Fine Art Photographer.

I did several shoots with this innovative cutting edge photographer. We were united when I was in grad school for Dance at Temple University in the 1990’s. There was a posting for a photo shoot for dancers with strong bodies called a go-see.  I had my 4-year-old son Jordan in tow as it was snowing that day. I believe it was Sunday and got to Temple University late.  Calvin’s assistant Sally said, “So sorry, we do not have any more film left.” I replied, “Oh OK I understand.”  I proceeded to get changed in the bathroom on the 2nd floor of Pearson Hall.  Sally came in, observed my somewhat naked physique and said, ” I am going to get more film, I will take Jordan with me please stay.” Oh OK. Calvin and I did two rolls of 35 millimeter film (no digital) and got two black and white prints from that shoot. That was very unusual. But Calvin and I clicked as I was a linear choreographer/dancer.  We were both into the angles of images and Calvin’s lighting technique was very unique. My fine art photography career as a model had begun.  What a wonderful journey it was.

I believe as a person you must constantly reinvent yourself. When opportunity knocks, never be afraid to open the door.

My photos made the Cooperate Gallery of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

The last shoot we did live at the International Photographers Exhibition at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. I trained for six months for that gig as I was a model. I literally was jumping out of my skin, very nervous.  But I have been to larger stages as a professional dancer. Calvin explained how he lights me as I posed. It was the last professional gig as I was in my 40’s.  Calvin is not only a photographer but an amazing person.

Calvin came to my home yesterday and brought prints that I received for doing the shoots in the 1990’s.  Calvin surprised me and gave me many more prints than I was owed. One below, well, I became very emotional and cried, and praised God as I have never seen it before. Calvin asked me if I could dive. Of course as I was a Philly little girl and went to the local rec center to swim.  There wasn’t anyone in my neighborhood that could have a pool. We had cement 2 ft by 4 ft concrete yards.  Also, I became  a Physical Education teacher at Temple University and taught in the Philly school system for a couple of years.  It was a four-hour shoot in a 50 degree outdoor pool. Calvin was in an Oxygen tank  with camera below at the surface of the pool.  I dove into the pool, hit bottom, arched up with a chiffon scarf.  Calvin capture only one photo worth printing.  It is below.

I was so elated I went to my gym and brought the print. I went up to Chris, manager and also displayed it many other members. They were very impressed. Yes, I was that happy.

I now have to get them framed and lights above the photos.

God sent Calvin yesterday. God sees and hears everything.

Thank you Calvin.  Praise the Lord.

PS. Calvin, I forgot to ask you what you named this Photo below?

PhotoPlus Expo will be held Oct. 23-26, 2013 at the Javits Center in New York City.

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Comfortably Numb, Roger Waters & David Gilmour, Live, London, 2011

Posted in Entertainment, Music, News by Donna, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on June 2, 2013| 5 Comments »

Comfortably Numb, Roger Waters & David Gilmour, Live, London, 2011.

I wished I would have seen the original production of “The Wall” at the Spectrum in Philadelphia.   I was a  4-5th year full-time student at Temple University during the formative/passionate years of Classic Rock and Roll.  My sister-mother from Alpha Gamma Delta worked at 93.3 WMMR,  Joe Bonadonna,  was on air radio personality during the afternoon I believe Mark Goodman followed him. Joe gave me a not to be sold LP of “The Wall.”  Lots of brilliant rock and roll was exposed in Philly.  WMMR was located on the 2nd or 3rd floor overlooking Rittenhouse Square at 19th and Walnut Streets.  

I hung out there during live broadcasts with friends from Temple..  Now, that I remember, that was totally awesome. But, back in the day no one was superficial. It was always a party. Music was the magic.

But through the power of the Internet, I can relive and research my days of future past.

BTW, can you tell I become inspired  upon brilliant guitar musicians.

Comfortably Numb, Composition, Wiki

According to Rolling Stone, the lyrics came from Roger Waters’ experience when he was injected with tranquilizers for stomach cramps by a doctor prior to playing a Pink Floyd show in Philadelphia on the band’s 1977 In the Flesh tour. “That was the longest two hours of my life,” Waters said, “trying to do a show when you can hardly lift your arm.” The experience gave him the idea which eventually became the lyrics to this song.

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