#geoffrey parsons

[thesarahfiles]

Sarah's first solo album, “The Trees They Grow So High” was first released on December 28, 1988. It consists of European folk songs with arrangements by Benjamin Britten and accompanying piano by Geoffrey Parsons. It was later re-released as "Early One Morning" as part of the EMI Classics For Pleasure collection, Sarah released it again as “The Trees They Grow So High” in 1998 for its 10th anniversary 

[aschenblumen]

Franz Schubert, Vier Gesänge für «Wilhelm Meister» (4. Lied der Mignon: «Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt»), D. 877. Texto de Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Barbara Bonney, soprano Geoffrey Parsons, piano

Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt Weiss, was ich leide!

[a-book-of-creatures]

I am asking about adders.

Yay! The word adder today usually refers to this snake, the European adder (below) or perhaps the puff adder.

But originally it meant any snake or serpent (yes, or dragon, dargons is sneks), and by extension Satan in the form of the serpent of Eden.

The original form of it though started with an n, and was written naedre, naddre, nedder, and so on, as can be seen in the Parson's Tale (in reference to Satan)

There may ye seen that deedly synne hath, first, suggestion of the feend, as sheweth heere by the naddre; and afterward, the delit of the flessh, as sheweth heere by Eve; and after that, the consentynge of resoun, as sheweth heere by Adam.

This comes from the Old English nǣdre, which itself comes from the Germanic and is cognate with the Latin water snake natrix, currently used as the genus name of the grass snake Natrix (ironically, the German Natter is Natrix, while the adder is Kreuzotter).

What happened was eventually, instead of "a nadder" it became "an adder". The N jumped, and in the opposite direction compared to an ekename.

Yes, that's where the dragon in How To Train Your Dragon got its name.

References

Chaucer, G. (1879). The poetical works of Geoffrey Chaucer. Houghton, Mifflin & Company.

Oxford English Dictionary, s.v. “adder (n.1), Etymology,” December 2024, https://doi.org/10.1093/OED/1190621837.

Oxford English Dictionary, s.v. “adder (n.1), sense 1.a,” December 2024, https://doi.org/10.1093/OED/6440263262.

[escapethemojoverse]

Episode 31: From the Ashes Month 7! (New X-Men Comics of January 2025)

Fresh of New Year, New Me, New You, New Mutants, we made Allison read 20 new X-Men comics. We might have to get the eye vices out for this one folks!

Timecodes and Credits--

11:33 Magik #1 Written by Ashley Allen, Penciled by German Peralta, Inked by German Peralta, Colored by Arthur Hesli, Lettered by Vc Ariana Maher Cover Artist J. Scott Campbell and Tanya Lehoux

21:47 Storm #4 Writer: Murewa Ayodele, Art by Lucas Werneck, Colored by Alex Gomes

Letterer: Vc Travis Lanham, Cover Artist: Mateus Manhanini

33:49 Phoenix #7 Written by Stephanie Phillips, Penciled and Inked by Marco Renna, Colored by David Curiel, Letters by Vc Cory Petit, Cover Artist Yasmine Putri

45:06 Mystique #4 Written, Penciled, and Inked by Declan Shalvey, Colored by Matt Hollingsworth, Lettered by Vc Clayton Cowles 

48:33 Psylocke #3 Written by Alyssa Wong, Penciled and Inked by Vincenzo Carratu, Colored by Fer Sifuentes, Lettered by Vc Ariana Maher Cover by Mahmud Asrar and Matthew Wilson

59:52 Cable Love and Chrome Written by David Pepose, Penciled by Mike Henderson, Inked by Mike Henderson, Lettered by Vc Joe Sabino, Cover Artists Ian Churchill and Morry Hollowell

1:07:24 X-Factor #6 Writer:Mark Russell, Pencilled and Inked by Bob Quinn, Colored by:Jesus Aburtov, Lettered by Vc Joe Caramagna, Edited by Darren Shan, Cover Artists Greg Land, Jay Leisten and Frank D'ARMATA

1:21:11 X-Force #7 Written by Geoffrey Thorne, Pencilled and Inked by James Towe, Colored by Erick Arciniega, Lettered by Vc Joe Caramagna Cover Artists Stephen Segovia and Rain Beredo

1:31:00 Sentinels #4 Written by Alex Paknadel, Pencilled and Inked by Justin Mason, Colored by Federico Blee, Lettered by Vc Travis Lanham

1:40:24 NYX #7 Written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing “The Hivemind”, Art by Enid Balam, Colorist:Raul Angulo, Lettered by Vc Joe Sabino, Cover Artist Sara Pichelli and Federico Blee

1:51:58 X-Men #10 Written by Jed Mackay, Penciled by Netho Diaz, Inked by Sean Parsons, Colored by Marte Gracia

Letterer:Vc Clayton Cowles Cover by Ryan Stegman, JP Mayer, and Marte Gracia

2:04:10 Exceptional X-Men #5 Written by Dr. Eve Ewing, Art by Carmen Carnero, Colored by Nolan Woodard, Lettered by Vc Travis Lanham

2:13:15 Uncanny X-Men #8-9 Written by Gail Simone, (8) Art by Javier Garron and (9) Andrei Bressan, Colored by Matthew Wilson, Lettered by Vc Clayton Cowles Cover Artist David Marquez and Matthew Wilson

2:34:51 Ultimate X-Men #11 Written by PEACH MOMOKO, Art by PEACH MOMOKO, Script Adaptation by Zack Davisson, Lettered by Vc Travis Lanham

2:40:30 Ultimate Wolverine #1 Written by Christopher Condon, Art by Alessandro Cappuccio, Colored by Bryan Valenza with Cover Colors by Frank Martin

2::55:30 Laura Kinney: Wolverine #2 Written by Erica Schultz, Art by Giada Belviso, Colored by Rachelle Rosenberg, Lettered by Vc Cory Petit, Cover Artist Elena Casagrande and Edgar Delgado

3:01:22 Deadpool/Wolverine #1 Written by Benjamin Percy, Penciled by Joshua Cassara, Inked by Joshua Cassara, Colored by Guru Efx, Lettered by Vc Joe Sabino

3:08:30 Wolverine #5Written by Saladin Ahmed, Art by Martin Coccolo, Colored by Bryan Valenza, Lettered by Vc Cory Petit

3:12:10 Hellverine #2 Written by Benjamin Percy, Art by Raffaele Ienco, Lettered by Vc Travis Lanham, Cover Artist kunkka

Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgem

Our theme song is by Megan Lenius.

[voices-of-hope-county]

Are there, by chance, voice files of the female deputy actually speaking, or a name of the voice actor who recorded the sound effects?

The female Deputy never speaks, but it sounds to me like she has the same voice actor as one of the cultists. You can find a transcript of most of her lines in this document if you search for “CULT_FOLLOWER_FEMALE_05”. One of the Angels might be played by the same person too.

I know Randy Yuen did motion capture for the Deputy in general, and maybe the male Deputy has his voice, but there is no information about who played “CULT_FOLLOWER_FEMALE_05” and the female Deputy…

The actor’s name must be in the credits, however, so probably one of these people:

VOICE TALENT Doug Abrahams Marty Adams Claire Armstrong Ted Atherton Kailea Banka Carolina Bartczak Lawrence Bayne Bruce Blain Jesse Bond Sarah Booth Marc-André Boulanger Wyatt Bowen Paul Braunstein Kimberly D. Brooks Jason Bryden Nicki Burke Mark Camacho Braeden Clarke Lucinda Davis Stacey DePass Bruce Edwards Jake Epstein Jonathan Goad Amber Goldfarb Alain Goulem Rob Greenway Gavin Hammon Ian Hanlin Lauren Jackson Julianne Jain Mara Junot Helen King Jameson Kraemer Gabe Kunda Tristan D. Lalla Erica Lindbeck Erin Mathews James Mathis III Jon McLaren Scott McNeil Cynthia Kaye McWilliams Chimwemwe Miller Julie Nathanson Mayko Nguyen Peter Outerbridge Lindsay Owen-Pierre Giles Panton Christopher Parson Kristen Peace Murry Peeters Simon Lee Phillips Geoffrey Pounsett Claire Rankin David Richmond-Peck Cara Ricketts Kyle Rideout Charlotte Rogers Paula Shaw Jesse Sherman Ivan Sherry Howard Siegel Jonathan Silver Dylan Taylor Jeff Teravainen Brett Watson Jane Wheeler Dan White Scott Whyte Debra Wilson Kim Yarbrough Farid Yazdani

And there is a little more information about who played who on IMDb.

This is all I know for the moment... but I hope it helps :)

[posttexasstressdisorder]

Friday, 11-15-24, 8am Pacific

'Mornin' all, Mr. Baggins here with Morning Coffee Music, selections to get us in gear and in good cheer. Yes, it's Friday, and I wanna start us off with music you probably know well, if you're of at least a certain age. This album served as incidental music for All Things Considered on NPR for quite awhile. Here is new-age composer Ray Lynch, with his 1984 album "Deep Breakfast". He leads us off with a big glass of bubbly "Celestial Soda Pop." Enjoy!

That album puts a smile on my face every time I listen to it. Next I had wanted to play you one of Wendy Carlos' "Switched-On" Brandenburg concerti, but alas, they do not exist on YouTube. So, we'll have to do with the regular "un-plugged" kind. I thought we'd hear the jaunty Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047, performed by The Chamber Orchestra of The Saar, conducted by Karl Ristenpart in a 1960 recording.

Next let's hear our Brazilian friend Mme. Novaes, in her sparkling performance of the complete Op. 10 Etudes of Frederich Chopin.

Let's travel back to Dvorak now, we heard his first symphony yesterday, this morning we'll listen to his 2nd. Again, Istvan Kertesz leads the London Symphony Orchestra.

And I thought we'd hear a little Gershwin, this time his "Rhapsody In Blue", with Leonard Bernstein at the piano AND conducting the New York Philharmonic on a Columbia Masterworks recording from 1959.

Igor Stravinsky conducts his suite from his ballet "Petrushka" for us now, we hear a historic performance from 1962, from the Great Hall at the Moscow Conservatory. The Symphony Orchestra of the Moscow State Philharmonic Society plays.

And as a little "dessert", here is a delicious little "Vocalise" by Stravinsky, sung by the incomparable Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, accompanied by pianist Geoffrey Parsons.

We've been invited to attend a Schubert Soirée with violinist Gidon Kremer, who plays along with members of The Chamber Orchestra of Europe. Some gorgeously tuneful Schubert!

I thought I would wrap this edition of Morning Coffee Music up with a historic recording from 1941. A pair of legends took the stage at Carnegie Hall to bring us what might be the most spirited recording of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 put to record. Vladimir Horowitz is at the piano, and his father-in-law, the formidable Arturo Toscanini was at the helm. I do hope you enjoy!

That should have gotten your blood stirring just a bit, and hopefully leave you with a smile! Mr. Baggins signing off for now, I'll return this afternoon at 2pm Pacific with your Afternoon Stack of Classic Wax!

Until then, be kind, babies, be kind.

[figureskatingfanblog]

2025-26 Grand Prix - Ice Dance - Top Ranked/Seeded

The following teams are top ranked/seeded for the 2025-26 GP season based on the results of the 2025 Worlds.

Madison Chock / Evan Bates (USA)

Piper Gilles / Paul Poirier (CAN)

Lilah Fear / Lewis Gibson (GBR)

Charlene Guignard / Marco Fabbri (ITA)

Christina Carreira / Anthony Ponomarenko (USA)

Olivia Smart / Tim Dieck (ESP)

Marjorie Lajoie / Zachary Lagha (CAN)

Evgeniia Lopareva / Geoffrey Brissaud (FRA)

Caroline Green / Michael Parsons (USA)

Diana Davis / Gleb Smolkin (GEO)

[kwebtv]

The Cedar Tree  -  ITV  -  September 20, 1976 -  September 24, 1978

Melodrama (119 episodes)

Running Time:  30 minutes / 60 minutes in 1978

Stars:

Joyce Carey – Lady Alice Bourne, widowed mother of Arthur and Phyllis

Philip Latham – Commander Arthur Bourne (series' 1 & 2)

Susan Engel – Helen Bourne, Arthur's wife

Sally Osborne – Elizabeth Bourne, eldest daughter of Arthur & Helen Bourne

Jennifer Lonsdale – Anne Bourne, middle daughter of Arthur & Helen Bourne

Susan Skipper – Victoria Bourne, youngest daughter of Arthur & Helen Bourne

Kate Coleridge – Phyllis Bourne, Arthur's sister

Cyril Luckham – Charles Ashley, father of Arthur's wife Helen

Gary Raymond – Jack Poole

Carol Royle – Laura Collins, friend of Victoria

Jean Taylor Smith – Nanny

Peter Hill – Gates, the Bourne's chauffeur and general help

Ruth Holden – Mrs. Gates, the Bourne's housekeeper

Shaun Scott – Jim Tapper, assistant to Gates

Alan Browning series 1 & 2/Richard Thorp series 3 – Geoffrey Cartland

Lillias Walker – Rosemary Cartland

John Oxley – Peter Cartland

Tom Chatto – Parsons, the Cartland's butler

John Hug – Gwylym Meredith-Jones

Joan Newell – Winifred Hedges

Patrick Ryecart/Steven Pacey – Klaus Von Heynig

Nigel Havers – Rex Burton-Smith

Jack Watling – Captain Julian Palmer (series 2) / Commander Arthur Bourne (series 3)

Rosemary Nicols – Angela Scott, magazine reporter

Michael Macowan – Doctor Cropper

Pamela Mandell – Miss Pringle, owner of the Copper Kettle tearooms

Richard Vernon – Lord Evelyn Forbes, old flame of Lady Alice Bourne

Peter Egan – Ralph Marsh

[ouniversomusical]

(O IPB) O Universo Músical está trazendo mais um material que marcou época para o piano brasileiro: graças a uma parceria com a família do pianista Pedrinho Mattar (1936-2007) e a Rede Vida, vamos publicar episódios completos do programa Pianíssimo, que ele apresentava todos os domingos.

Com seu profundo conhecimento musical e grande facilidade pianística, Pedrinho trazia arranjos seus para músicas principalmente das décadas de 1930 e 1940, temas de filmes, standards, canções famosas, e também músicas brasileiras incluindo choros. Ele contava histórias, lia e-mails atendendo a pedidos dos telespectadores, sempre com muito carisma e humor.

O programa que acabamos de publicar foi ao ar no dia 27/11/2005, ou seja, há praticamente 20 anos!

Ótimo para matar as saudades desse grande músico que foi bravamente, por muitos anos, a única referência de piano na TV brasileira.

Nossos agradecimentos a Guto Sciotti, sobrinho de Pedrinho, por doar ao IPB parte substancial do acervo do pianista,

Link: https://youtu.be/-hV0CCkQ9rM

2:47 Someone to watch over me (George Gershwin e Ira Gershwin)

8:45 Tammy (Ray Evans e Jay Livingstone)

12:33 Cenas do filme "O carteiro e o poeta" e Il postino theme (Luis Enrique Bacalov)

16:50 Luzes da ribalta [Limelight] (Charles Chaplin e Geoffrey Parsons)

23:06 Les feuilles mortes [Autumn Leaves] (Joseph Kosma e Jacques Prévert)

28:53 Cena do filme "O fantasma da ópera"

30:20 começo da Toccata, de J. S. Bach

30:39 O fantasma da ópera (Andrew Lloyd Webber e Charles Hart)

34:02 All I ask of you (Andrew Lloyd Webber e Charles Hart)

39:46 The thought of you (Ray Noble)

43:47 Cena do filme "Rhapsody"

48:35 Pour Elise (Beethoven, em arranjo de choro)

[pier-carlo-universe]

Esplora la poesia "Sorridi", traduzione del testo della canzone "Smile" scritta nel 1954 da John Turner e Geoffrey Parsons, basata sulla melodia composta da Charlie Chaplin. Scopri la sua storia e il messaggio di speranza che trasmette.

[essential-music]

The Sublime Artistry of Barbara Bonney’s Ave Maria (Franz Schubert's "Ellens dritter Gesang", D. 839, Op. 52 No. 6)

This rendition, marked by vocal purity, emotional depth, and technical brilliance, not only showcases Bonney’s extraordinary talent but also reaffirms the timeless power of Schubert’s composition. It is a performance that demands our attention, reminding us of music’s capacity to transcend boundaries and touch the soul.

Bonney’s voice is a revelation—crystalline, light, and imbued with a rare clarity that seems to channel the divine. Her lyric soprano, with its effortless control and impeccable intonation, breathes life into the prayerful narrative of a young maiden seeking solace. The German text, with its poetic imagery of rocky caves and rose-scented breezes, finds a perfect vessel in Bonney’s voice. Her diction is flawless, each syllable articulated with precision, yet her phrasing remains fluid, weaving a seamless tapestry of sound that mirrors the song’s meditative spirit. It is a voice that feels both human and otherworldly, capable of evoking tears with a single, softly sung “Ave Maria.”

What sets this performance apart is Bonney’s ability to balance technical mastery with profound emotional resonance. Her dynamic restraint—most notably in the mezzo piano conclusion, nearly devoid of vibrato—creates a moment of breathtaking intimacy, as if the listener is privy to a private prayer. This is not a performance that seeks to dazzle with virtuosic flourishes; rather, it invites contemplation, drawing us into the heart of the maiden’s plea. Bonney’s youthful timbre perfectly captures the vulnerability of Ellen, the song’s protagonist, distinguishing her interpretation from the heavier, more dramatic renditions of other sopranos. It is a choice that feels authentic, aligning with Schubert’s intent to convey innocence and hope amidst adversity.

Schubert’s composition itself is a marvel of Romantic simplicity and depth. The melody, with its gentle arcs and diatonic warmth, is both accessible and profound, while the harmonic structure provides a consoling foundation that resolves in moments of quiet triumph. Bonney’s performance amplifies these qualities, her voice soaring over the understated piano accompaniment—a delicate interplay that preserves the song’s intimacy. The accompanist Geoffrey Parsons deserves praise for his sensitivity, maintaining a rhythmic precision that allows Bonney’s voice to shine without distraction. While some might imagine a richer orchestration with strings or oboes, the minimalist piano arrangement serves the piece’s introspective character, proving that less can indeed be more.

The universal appeal of Bonney’s Ave Maria lies in its ability to resonate across cultures, languages, and beliefs. Whether sung in German or understood through its emotional cadence, the song speaks to our shared humanity—our longing for comfort, protection, and transcendence. It is a work that defies stereotypes about the German language, revealing its lyrical beauty through Bonney’s tender delivery. From concert halls to quiet moments of reflection, this performance has become a touchstone, its power undiminished by time.

In a world often overwhelmed by noise, Bonney’s Ave Maria is a call to pause, to listen, and to feel. It is a reminder of music’s unique ability to elevate the spirit and connect us to something greater. This is not merely a performance; it is an experience—one that lingers in the heart long after the final note fades. Schubert’s composition, brought to life by Bonney’s sublime artistry, remains a testament to the enduring beauty of classical music. Let us cherish it, and let it inspire us to seek out the transcendent in our own lives.

Year (Recording): 1999

Composer: Franz Schubert (Year: 1825)

[skogsmyt]

Tweaked some of the lyrics to “Smile” by Charlie Chaplin (original lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons) to reflect my own thoughts on the matter~

*whispers* Not thinking about the political situation in the U.S. or anything 👀

[aschenblumen]

Franz Schubert, «Gretchen am Spinnrade», op. 2, D. 118. Texto del Fausto de Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Barbara Bonney, soprano Geoffrey Parsons, piano

[clickyourradio]

🍁🔔 REMEMBER THIS ONE? ✨

🎉Nat King Cole - 🎶Smile

"Smile" is a song based on the theme song used in the soundtrack for Charlie Chaplin's 1936 film Modern Times. Chaplin, who composed the song with the help of composer David Raksin, was inspired by a sequence in the first act love duet from Puccini's opera Tosca, beginning with Cavaradossi singing "Quale occhio al mondo può star di paro". John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons added the lyrics and title in 1954.[2] In the lyrics, based on lines and themes from the film, the singer is telling the listener to cheer up and that there is always a bright tomorrow, just as long as they smile. Nat King Cole recorded the first version with lyrics. It charted in 1954, reaching number 10 on the Billboard charts and number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. This version was also used at the beginning of the 1975 movie Smile.

[escapethemojoverse]

Episode 40: From the Ashes Month 9! X-Manhunt and all the other X-Men comics of March 2025

What a breeze! Only a paltry 18 X-Men comics in March. This month saw the second crossover of the X-Men from the Ashes era. Storm goes Dark Phoenix, Scott gets punched, frozen, and stabbed, and Charles tells his kids to try the soup!

Matt does a bit about the soup Charles mentions in X-Manhunt Omega that ends at 4:31 or you can find the recipe for Humarsupa here!

8:42 Psylocke #5 written by Alyssa Wong, art by Vincenzo Carratu and Moises Hidalgo, colors by Ker Sifuentes-Sujo, lettered by Vc’s Ariana Maher. Cover artists Mahmud Asrar and Matthew Wilson

26:26 Magik #3 Written by Ashely Allen, art by German Peralta, Color by Arthur Hesli and Lettered by Ariana Maher. Cover artist J. Scott Campbell and Tayna Lehoux

36:30 Cable Love and Chrome #3 Written by David Pepose, Art by Mike Henderson, Color by Arif Prianto, Lettered by Vc’s Joe Sabino. Cover by Ian Churchill and Morry Hollowell

44:34 Phoenix #9 Written by Stephanie Phillips, Art by Alessandro Miracolo, Color by David Curiel and Lettered by Ariana Maher. Cover by Yasmine Putri

50:39 Ultimate X-Men #13 Written and art by Peach Momoko, Script adaptation by Zack Davisson, Lettered by Vc’s Travis Lanham

56:30 Weapon X-Men #2 Written by Joe Casey, Penciled by Criscross, Ink by Mark Morales, colored by Yen Nitro,Lettered by Vc’s Clayton Cowles.Cover colorist Fer Sifuentes-Sujo

1:03:25 Uncanny X-Men #12 Written by Gail Simone, Art by Gavin Guidry, colored by Matthew Wilson, lettered by Vc’s Clayton Cowles, Cover by David Marquez and Matthew Wilson

1:16:00 Wolverine #7 Written by Saladin Ahmed, Art by Martin Coccolo, Color by Brian Valenza and Lettered by VC’s Cory Petit

1:24:31 Laura Kinney Wolverine #4 Written by Erica Schultz, Art by Giada Belviso, Color by Rachelle Rosenberg, and Letterd by Vc’s Cory Petit Cover by Elena Casagrande and Edgar Delgado

1:39:19 Deadpool/Wolverine #3 Written by Benjamin Percy, Art by Joshua Cassara, Colors by Guru-eFX and Lettered by Vc’s Joe Sabino

1:46:40 Hellverine #4 Written by Benjamin Percy, Art by Raffaele Ienco, Colors by Brian Valenza, and Lettered by Vc’s Travis Lanham. Cover artist Kendirck “KUNKKA” Lim

1:53:00 Ultimate Wolverine #3 written by Chris Condon, art by Alessandro Cappuccio, Colors by Brian Valenza, lettered by Vc’s Cory Petit Cover colorist Frank Martin

2:05:55 X-Mahunt

Written by Gail Simone, Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing “The Hivemind”, Murewa Ayodele, Jed Mackay, Mark Russell, Geoffrey Thorne, and Eve Ewing

Art by Javier Garron, Francesco Mortarino, Luciano Vecchio, Netho Diaz and Sean Parsons, Bob Quinn, Marcus To, Gleb Melnikov, Fredrica Mancin and Enid Balam

Colored by Matthew Wilson, Raul Angulo, Alex Guimares, Rachelle Rosenberg, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo, Jesus Aburtov, Erick Arciniega, Brian Reber

Letterer:Vc Clayton Cowles, Vc’s Joe Sabino, Vc’s Travis Lanham, Vc’s Joe Carmanga

Covers by David Marquez, Sara Pitchelli, Mateus Manhanini, Ryan Stegman and Marte Gracia, Greg Land and Frank D’AMARTA, Stephen Segovia and Rain Beredo, Gleb Melnikov and Morry Hollowell

X-Men Graphic Design and X-Manhunt Logo by Jay Bowen

If you have a comment or question, you can email us @ Mojoversepod@gmail.com 

Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgem

Our theme song is by Megan Lenius.

[ponderingrandomthings]

Wow.

Looks like a very hard working band... This is a 1974 footage.

And, of course, they have their own place in music.

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Is it just me or does the video at 1:50 remind me of the Alan Parsons Project song A Dream Within a Dream (at 2:25)?

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If I remember correctly, most of the band's lyrics were written by a lyricist Betty Thatcher.

And fascinating/funny trivia about her:

"she won a scholarship to a grammar school, where she refused to take part in any examinations. After two years excelling in English and art, she transferred to a school that accepted difficult students."

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From Wikipedia: "Thatcher wrote most of the band's lyrics for the studio albums:

Prologue (1972)

Ashes Are Burning (1973)

Turn of the Cards (1974)

Scheherazade and Other Stories (1975)

Novella (1977)

A Song for All Seasons (1978)

Azure d'Or (1979)

Camera Camera (1981)" - this was her last album for Renaissance.

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Current Members:

Annie Haslam – vocals, percussion (1971–1987, 1998–2002, 2009–present)

Rave Tesar – keyboards, piano (2001–2002, 2009–present)

Mark Lambert – guitar, backing vocals (2015–present); bass (1985–1987)

Frank Pagano – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2009–2017, 2018–present)

Leo Traversa – bass, backing vocals (2015–2018, 2022–present)

Geoffrey Langley – keyboards, backing vocals (2016–present)

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Read this link for an exhaustive list or Renaissance band members.