Monday, September 28, 2009

Mixed Media Monday - Meaningful Music

Whenever I hear Bette Midler sing "The Rose", I think about my high school choir. Our conductor chose this piece for us to sing at an end of the year concert and I remember thinking that it was beautiful right from the beginning. After many weeks of rehearsal, we donned our white blouses and dark blue long skirts in anticipation of the performance. After parading out on stage and standing stock still, the baton was raised and we began. We sang it with meaning and with emotion and the audience responded by remaining perfectly still for just a few seconds after we finished as though allowing the memory of the music to surround them. I found it to be a very powerful experience and one I've never forgotten. This is my entry for Mixed Media Monday this week.

12 comments:

Anne S. said...

Great!!So beautiful!

Moni said...

Deine Karte ist traumhaft schön gemacht Heather!!

Betty said...

Beautiful creation, and I enjoyed the story behind it. I think music has touched all of us at one time or another.

WrightStuff said...

I didn't know that song - the lyrics are really beautiful... and so is your artwork!

Amy said...

The Rose is a beautiful song! Great choice Heather..your piece is romantic sweet

Yvonne said...

very beautiful piece and indeed a great song with a great story.

Limarea said...

Beautiful piece :)

vintage wil said...

What a beautiful creation!!!

Unknown said...

Heather I love this, it's so romantic. Great work.

Diane said...

What a beautiful page, Heather, and such a lovely memory of that beautiful song! Diane

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful memory, and your art piece works perfectly with that wonderful song.

kotilaiska said...

Very romantic card, love it