Annelise - 14 minutes 15 seconds

Piano, Strings - ebbs and flows with a Tasmanian twist

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One of the newer sessions on music2work2.com is Annelise.This is an interesting musical piece in that it seems to me to have three distinct parts. The first is slow and rhythmic, the strings and piano combine in a calm and harmonious way.About one third of the way through the session, the rhythm becomes faster and the feel is more one of expectancy or urgency. There are changes in tone, and rhythm – it has a jazzy beat. The third part returns to the slower rhythm and tone, at first still not as calm and peaceful as the beginning, but then ends in a slow, softness.

An image that comes to mind when I listen to this session is the development of the human being, the recognition of self and an acceptance of and satisfaction with who we are. Ones early life, childhood, is most often a time of harmony, joy and wonder – innocently being whoever we are.Growing into adulthood brings questions of purpose and identity, a hunger to experience all that life has to offer, an urgency to find answers to the meaning of our existence.As adults and later in life, hopefully there is a realization of who we truly are, and an acceptance and joy in living the life we were intended to live.The calm, slow ending of Annelise signifies to me that such a realization is possible.

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Annelise is part of The Reader’s Playlist.

Hanging in there.......

I am often struck by the indomitable nature of the human spirit - it generally strikes me when I am incapacitated by circumstance, often depression or grief. The images of people who have nothing realistic to gain by moving, but who do so just because it is better than staying still and dying in defeat, never cease to inspire me.

Even when we don't know if what we are doing is right, even when we doubt what it is that we do - not to do it would surely be more of a crime than doing it and getting it wrong. We are not Doctors, Scientists, responsible for the lives of others by our actions. We are creators, not of life, but of essence that facilitates and enhances life - our creations cannot harm and even imperfect, may do some good.

music2work2 has humongous plans for 2007:

1/ brand new look to the site - much more graphic driven, warm and inviting

2/ new music, better string sounds and tones

3/ new collaborations with different artists - particularly percussionists

4/ new newsletter to keep members up to date

5/ Pod casting

If we achieve these 5 actions before the end of quarter 1 this year - then we will be delighted - and hopefully so will those who have already signed up.

It is wonderful to see that we are getting a new sign up every 2 days - our one year anniversary is coming up and we intend to celebrate it with a major leap forward.

Relaxing Music - Jax Theme

One of my favorite sessions on music2work2.com to relax and chill to is Jax Theme. The slow melody of the organ at the beginning has a calming, almost sacred feel. The addition of the piano continues the slow rhythm but adds a joyous tone to this piece.

As I listen to this music, I can feel the stress of the day fading away. The word that first comes to mind with this musical piece is “majestic” – the majesty of nature, the majesty of the universe. I am reminded that the cause of my stress was most likely small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things. It would be difficult for me to listen to Jax Theme without feeling a sense of peace and joy.