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My NY eve this time - not fancying crowds, half frozen and stuck in central London etc etc. Recipe: hot bath, with bubbles, a couple of handfuls of Epsom Salts, a spot of Bi Carb, 2 drops of Peppermint oil, and one of those burning incense stick thingies, and... Beethoven 111 - played by anyone....Especially the 2nd movement, which has everything, pre-echos of jazz, boogie, and who knows what else, at some points holding several tunes together at the same time, at others slipping lyrically into single note runs that in their magical simplicity open heavens gates. His last piano work and I think he knew it, so he (this guy was deaf and when a boy was almost beaten to death by his dad, twice) goes for it and produces the most profound swan-song. Perfect for the year end. I think Paul Burtons video is great but split into 2 parts. Heres the whole thing by random selection. Try it! youtu.be/PuhYzlAur8w HAPPY NEW YEAR, wherever you are!
Posted on: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 23:54:09 +0000

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