It’s a Triple Play

Thursdays is music therapy day at the Internet’s Most Salubrious Blog. You’re about to enjoy a triple dose of happyness. Bookmark this page for any and all future days when you need a massive injection of feel good. Nothing against the blues, but what follows is a powerful, prescription-only antidote in three versions. Be careful how you use it!

Music soothes the soul

That’s why some pleasant musical interlude is always posted here on Thursdays. Or as we sometimes say, V is for Video. V signifying the number 5, Thursday being the 5th day of the week, not to mention the fact that music is made with hands and there are five fingers on each hand, guitars have five strings when one breaks, …

V is for Video

Will they ever run out of concept ideas for music videos? Probably not. Happiness Has A Hole / Marie Louise from Michael Fragstein on Vimeo.

V is for video

Thursdays here are reserved for music therapy. File this under oldie. Real oldie. But still good. Unique, too.

Thursday. Music Therapy Day.

This delightful song and video is a bit of nostalgia for the good old days of summertime of years past, and a celebration of the ice- and snow-free days to come. It was filmed in Norway where, as in my native Sweden, summer lasts for about a week and a half. The song, “Grown Up,” is by Norwegian singer Emilie …

V

A Roman guy in a toga walks into a restaurant with some friends. The hostess asks, “How many in your party, sir?” He holds up two fingers and she says, “Five? Right this way.” Yes, it’s the 5th day of the week, and that means music, because V stands for video. See how this works? This tune was recorded for …

V is for Video

It’s Thursday, y’all. Time for some musica… and with a hometown Augusta performer to boot! Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings “Retreat!” from Lizzi Akana on Vimeo.

Music is life

That’s kind of the Thursday theme in these parts. And life begins when boy meets girl, right?* We’ll let this video take it from there. * vastly simplified sequence

And on the 5th Day: Music

Yes, V is for Video. As you check this one out, remember: life is short. Chet Faker – Talk Is Cheap from Toby & Pete on Vimeo.

V Is For Video

Actually, V is for Music. Music always appears here on Thursdays because, well, medicine heals the body but music heals the soul. Today’s feast for the ears is a double shot of Tommy Emmanuel. If you know that name, you know excellence awaits. If you’re not familiar with his work, this will be your introduction to a true guitar virtuoso. …