Most people of my generation grew up listening to George Michael. Year after year he produced singles which topped the charts.
George is a Greek immigrant to the U.K. He went on to become one the most successful pop artists of the U.K ever. Was considered by many as the sexiest male star ever, his videos features super models, his songs became bold and
However as he matured, he produced songs of jazzy dreamy quality. Not too many people would remember these songs of George Michael.
But the talent of George Michael is so very obvious.
Listen to these songs which George sings with a smooth jazzy voice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A36irEo4to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSyOCx6ZXfM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTowiDF-KbQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7E4W1G1bdc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaDGXXF5Ve0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDGN0mgE0Ow&feature=related
Who forgets "Careless whisper" and the strong saxophone and a very young George Michael.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wt3lSsQMNY
And I also got tempted to put one of his very sexy videos which became a huge hit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz9DBy2dhZ8&feature=related
It is a sexy song, no other words for it.
Even today he continues to make funky songs and videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyyoIWIB_-E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBo3HWqcq8k&feature=related
Thats why I like George Michael! Huge talent and ability to switch between jazzy, funky, pop, and very different genre songs.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
June 2006 tour of Central-Eastern Europe(First stop in Poland)
With a team of few travel enthusiasts, I took a tour of Central Eastern Europe.
Countries of Poland, Hungary, Czech republic, Austria and finally eastern part of Germany. The tour was focussed on visiting the capital and important cities of each of these countries but the drive was through some unique parts of each of these countries.
I have travelled to Western part of Europe and loved it. It's absolutely beautiful...But everyone goes there from India!.
To take a tour in Central and Eastern part of Europe was a dream come true.
These were the countries who suffered a lot in World War 2 and regained back in a typically European way. They became communist countries and hence the influence of Communism and a rush towards new found freedom and democracy has created a strange culture.
They did not have money but they still reconstructed each and every town exactly like the way it was in the past.
Modernity is nice but to experience quaint European towns is a pleasure beyond description.
Cobblestone streets, fountains, old architectures, old town market squares, beautiful cathedrals...It's very European.
But there's a big twist. Many of these countries were the old communist block countries and Russian influence with gray buildings is still seen everywhere
The first stop was in Warsaw, Poland.
We covered the historical sites such as the Ghetto Memorial, the monument of Warsaw Uprising, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Grand Theatre, Chopin's monument, the Belvedere Palace and the Old Town.
In the Old Town we walked passed the Castle Square, King Sigismund's Column, St. John's Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square and the Barbican.
What was interesting to see was the very strong Catholic influence on day to day life of Polish people. We saw lot of nuns dressed in white dresses walking to churches which were
Poland has ofcourse produced brilliant scientists. And we saw Madame Curies house
The hightlight of the visit to Warsaw was going to a famous University. Our guide was a lovely Polish lady. She knew a lot of history of Poland. We walked through the University gardens and the interesting part of the garden was that it was on the roof of the University and through the glass of the roof we could see students
When we came outside, we were stunned to see a description of the Universe in Sanskit. After further enquiries the guide told us that famous Polish scientists acknowledge the amazing contribution of ancient India to science in many fields and foremost being astronomy.
That evening 3 of us headed back to the old town square and it was beautifully lit.
We ordered a classic beetroot soup (Borscht), sausages and beer! Wonderful
We visitied the Jewish memorial. Poland with its large concentration of Jews was the place of ghettos...
Warsaw ghetto, divided into 2 sections (the Small Ghetto at the southern end and the Large Ghetto on the north) 450,000 Jews were forced to live in very crowded conditions. By the time deportations to the extermination camps began, about 100,000 residents of the Ghetto had died of starvation or disease.
A gruesome reminder of moments in history which should never be forgotten
We then visited the Wilanow Park, dating back to the 17th century. It covers the area of 43 ha. Its central Italian-styled area corresponds to the ancient, renaissance and baroque forms of the palace. The palace has a baroque garden, laid out in the Italian-French style, abounds in decorative vases and scultpures of ancient gods which are easily distinguishable in the rich vegetation all around.
The Wilanow Park has also a lot to offer to romantic souls. Once the Wilanow Park was reputed as one of the most beautiful water gardens in Europe.
We also visited Lazienki Park
The Lazienki Park is one of the most beautiful park and palace complexes in Europe.
Palace on the Water , Theatre on the Island, the Myslewicki Palace, the Old Orangerie, the Belweder, the Astronomical Observatory.
The Lazienki Park covers the area of 76 ha.. The unique character and history of the park is reflected in its landscape architecture (pavilions, sculptures, bridges, cascades, ponds) and vegetation (domestic and foreign species of trees and bushes).
The Lazienki Park also attracts music lovers who attend summer concerts which take place at the foot of Fryderyk Chopin's monument.
The Botanical Garden, dating back to the 18th century, is also a part of the Lazienki Park.
As a bunch of Indians walking in this park, we never expected to meet Indians. But we ran into 3 college girls from Mumbai who had come to Poland to stay for 2 months.
It was amazing...We were in a country where Indians will not venture into and out of nowwhere we bump into cute college girls.
To celebrate the moment we had lunch in an Indian restaurant in Warsaw. The polish waiter was a big fan of everything Indian. Indian food, Indian culture, Indian dresses...and Indian cinema. The 3 college girls were completely overwhelmed.
They had been staying away from home for a long time and when they met Indians, their joy was obvious. They were talking to old people in our group with warmth that only Indians can express.
One of them started asking me far too me details showing obvious interest in my single status! So characteritically I resorted to my way of answering 'politically'
All in all it was a wonderful trip to Poland.
After that we flew to Hungary and landed at Budapest. More about Budapest in my next few posts.
Countries of Poland, Hungary, Czech republic, Austria and finally eastern part of Germany. The tour was focussed on visiting the capital and important cities of each of these countries but the drive was through some unique parts of each of these countries.
I have travelled to Western part of Europe and loved it. It's absolutely beautiful...But everyone goes there from India!.
To take a tour in Central and Eastern part of Europe was a dream come true.
These were the countries who suffered a lot in World War 2 and regained back in a typically European way. They became communist countries and hence the influence of Communism and a rush towards new found freedom and democracy has created a strange culture.
They did not have money but they still reconstructed each and every town exactly like the way it was in the past.
Modernity is nice but to experience quaint European towns is a pleasure beyond description.
Cobblestone streets, fountains, old architectures, old town market squares, beautiful cathedrals...It's very European.
But there's a big twist. Many of these countries were the old communist block countries and Russian influence with gray buildings is still seen everywhere
The first stop was in Warsaw, Poland.
We covered the historical sites such as the Ghetto Memorial, the monument of Warsaw Uprising, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Grand Theatre, Chopin's monument, the Belvedere Palace and the Old Town.
In the Old Town we walked passed the Castle Square, King Sigismund's Column, St. John's Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square and the Barbican.
What was interesting to see was the very strong Catholic influence on day to day life of Polish people. We saw lot of nuns dressed in white dresses walking to churches which were
Poland has ofcourse produced brilliant scientists. And we saw Madame Curies house
The hightlight of the visit to Warsaw was going to a famous University. Our guide was a lovely Polish lady. She knew a lot of history of Poland. We walked through the University gardens and the interesting part of the garden was that it was on the roof of the University and through the glass of the roof we could see students
When we came outside, we were stunned to see a description of the Universe in Sanskit. After further enquiries the guide told us that famous Polish scientists acknowledge the amazing contribution of ancient India to science in many fields and foremost being astronomy.
That evening 3 of us headed back to the old town square and it was beautifully lit.
We ordered a classic beetroot soup (Borscht), sausages and beer! Wonderful
We visitied the Jewish memorial. Poland with its large concentration of Jews was the place of ghettos...
Warsaw ghetto, divided into 2 sections (the Small Ghetto at the southern end and the Large Ghetto on the north) 450,000 Jews were forced to live in very crowded conditions. By the time deportations to the extermination camps began, about 100,000 residents of the Ghetto had died of starvation or disease.
A gruesome reminder of moments in history which should never be forgotten
We then visited the Wilanow Park, dating back to the 17th century. It covers the area of 43 ha. Its central Italian-styled area corresponds to the ancient, renaissance and baroque forms of the palace. The palace has a baroque garden, laid out in the Italian-French style, abounds in decorative vases and scultpures of ancient gods which are easily distinguishable in the rich vegetation all around.
The Wilanow Park has also a lot to offer to romantic souls. Once the Wilanow Park was reputed as one of the most beautiful water gardens in Europe.
We also visited Lazienki Park
The Lazienki Park is one of the most beautiful park and palace complexes in Europe.
Palace on the Water , Theatre on the Island, the Myslewicki Palace, the Old Orangerie, the Belweder, the Astronomical Observatory.
The Lazienki Park covers the area of 76 ha.. The unique character and history of the park is reflected in its landscape architecture (pavilions, sculptures, bridges, cascades, ponds) and vegetation (domestic and foreign species of trees and bushes).
The Lazienki Park also attracts music lovers who attend summer concerts which take place at the foot of Fryderyk Chopin's monument.
The Botanical Garden, dating back to the 18th century, is also a part of the Lazienki Park.
As a bunch of Indians walking in this park, we never expected to meet Indians. But we ran into 3 college girls from Mumbai who had come to Poland to stay for 2 months.
It was amazing...We were in a country where Indians will not venture into and out of nowwhere we bump into cute college girls.
To celebrate the moment we had lunch in an Indian restaurant in Warsaw. The polish waiter was a big fan of everything Indian. Indian food, Indian culture, Indian dresses...and Indian cinema. The 3 college girls were completely overwhelmed.
They had been staying away from home for a long time and when they met Indians, their joy was obvious. They were talking to old people in our group with warmth that only Indians can express.
One of them started asking me far too me details showing obvious interest in my single status! So characteritically I resorted to my way of answering 'politically'
All in all it was a wonderful trip to Poland.
After that we flew to Hungary and landed at Budapest. More about Budapest in my next few posts.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
"Sarsoon ka Saag" at Sarjaa restaurant, Aundh
Went to 'Sarjaa' restaurant after a long time. It feels nice because the restaurant is very 'familiar'. At one point (8 to 10 years back), most of my office parties were at 'Sarjaa' because many people were from the Aundh area.
The restaurant is owned by the Mangeshkar family and was started in 1996.
Ever since that time, its built a good reputation for being a tradional family restaurant which dosen't dissappoint. I wont say that it's anything special but it gives generally good food.
Ordered a pint of 'Carlsberg' and the typical Punjabi dish "Sarsoon ka saag" with Missi roti. And it was nicely done. I enjoy Saag a lot whether it's Sarson (mustard leaves) or Plain palak(spinach) saag.
My 'date' had makkai(corn) rotis which are the norm with Sarsoon ka Saag.
So it was a 'quissential' Punjabi lunch on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Makes up for a perfect day!
Ofcourse "Sarsoon ka saag" and "makki di Roti" is even more special on cold winter evenings when it's traditionally had.
This is what 'UpperCrust' magazine says
"The paddy fields are ready with Basmati rice and the mustard greens are in full bloom. It is the season for the state delicacy. Sarson Ka Saag and Makkai Di Roti. Mustard greens are cooked in earthen pots with spicy and hot green chillies, ginger and garlic, and this is had with corn rotis on which huge blobs of fresh butter are generously dabbed"
I will recommend this restaurant anyday when you feel like having a little bit of extra spices/a little bit of extra oil and some rich Punjabi food.
Did not have any dessert.
The restaurant is owned by the Mangeshkar family and was started in 1996.
Ever since that time, its built a good reputation for being a tradional family restaurant which dosen't dissappoint. I wont say that it's anything special but it gives generally good food.
Ordered a pint of 'Carlsberg' and the typical Punjabi dish "Sarsoon ka saag" with Missi roti. And it was nicely done. I enjoy Saag a lot whether it's Sarson (mustard leaves) or Plain palak(spinach) saag.
My 'date' had makkai(corn) rotis which are the norm with Sarsoon ka Saag.
So it was a 'quissential' Punjabi lunch on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Makes up for a perfect day!
Ofcourse "Sarsoon ka saag" and "makki di Roti" is even more special on cold winter evenings when it's traditionally had.
This is what 'UpperCrust' magazine says
"The paddy fields are ready with Basmati rice and the mustard greens are in full bloom. It is the season for the state delicacy. Sarson Ka Saag and Makkai Di Roti. Mustard greens are cooked in earthen pots with spicy and hot green chillies, ginger and garlic, and this is had with corn rotis on which huge blobs of fresh butter are generously dabbed"
I will recommend this restaurant anyday when you feel like having a little bit of extra spices/a little bit of extra oil and some rich Punjabi food.
Did not have any dessert.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Beautiful 'youtube' music videos for the romantic heart
This post is only for people with a soft, romantic heart
And before listening to the music videos, an important note
Listen to all the music with headphones on!
"Je t'aime... moi non plus"
Certainly the most controversial French song by Serge Gainsborg and Jane Birkin about two lovers making love. But the music is lovely and the video is nice with both of them giving such lovely smiling expressions throughout the video. Clearly they were enjoying the moment when they were very much in love. Serge was an old man and Jane a very young girl...They met, got married and after many years the break up...but there is no question about their musical talent
So here it is "Je t'aime moi non plus"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bNsI9eXpAc&feature=related
And another Frenchman Paul Mauriat's beautiful rendering of "Je t'aime moi non plus". Paul's compositions and orchestra, always such clear violin rendering. He just made music sound so beautiful and clean. Someone has created a lovely video too for his music
So here it is again "Je t'aime moi non plus" rendered by Paul Mauriat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEVRhBYs074&feature=related
Here's another romantic video on Paul Mauriat's music "Love in every room"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMEhDxa8tCI
And before listening to the music videos, an important note
Listen to all the music with headphones on!
"Je t'aime... moi non plus"
Certainly the most controversial French song by Serge Gainsborg and Jane Birkin about two lovers making love. But the music is lovely and the video is nice with both of them giving such lovely smiling expressions throughout the video. Clearly they were enjoying the moment when they were very much in love. Serge was an old man and Jane a very young girl...They met, got married and after many years the break up...but there is no question about their musical talent
So here it is "Je t'aime moi non plus"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bNsI9eXpAc&feature=related
And another Frenchman Paul Mauriat's beautiful rendering of "Je t'aime moi non plus". Paul's compositions and orchestra, always such clear violin rendering. He just made music sound so beautiful and clean. Someone has created a lovely video too for his music
So here it is again "Je t'aime moi non plus" rendered by Paul Mauriat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEVRhBYs074&feature=related
Here's another romantic video on Paul Mauriat's music "Love in every room"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMEhDxa8tCI
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Somewhere in time...
This song with music composed by John Barry is soft, tender and so very romantic.
I like the romantic wordings and posting them here
Somewhere in time,
We met on timeless hills...
and in the evening midst we kissed,
and time stood still;
Before the dawn, we found forever...
moments are timeless
when I feel your caress;
Love never goes...
once it has touched your heart...
just like the scent of wine,
that's left as two lips part;
The taste of love will linger after...
I find a meaning now in all that I see;
You're always here inside of me and...
I know where love is true,
it's always with you;
Somewhere in time,
I came to realize
LOVE NEVER GOES
I like the romantic wordings and posting them here
Somewhere in time,
We met on timeless hills...
and in the evening midst we kissed,
and time stood still;
Before the dawn, we found forever...
moments are timeless
when I feel your caress;
Love never goes...
once it has touched your heart...
just like the scent of wine,
that's left as two lips part;
The taste of love will linger after...
I find a meaning now in all that I see;
You're always here inside of me and...
I know where love is true,
it's always with you;
Somewhere in time,
I came to realize
LOVE NEVER GOES
Beers/Ales in English pubs!
Well now that's a real man's topic to discuss!
If anyone has moved around in the U.K and visited good old English pubs, they would realize what I am talking about. The English Ale's are simply out of this world
I can take so many names of famous beers from the U.K
Timothy Taylor's landlord, Greene King's IPA, Abbot Ale, Guiness
They all are magnificent beers/ale's
For beer novices...
Beers are either lagers or an ales. Ales are brewed with top-fermenting yeast and Lagers are brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast
Lagers allows the malt and hops to assert their fine flavours. Lager tends to be paler, drier and less alcoholic than ales. They are refreshing drinks.
Think a hot summers day and a lager goes well
Lager variations exist. Pilsener originated in Bohemia (Yes from the 'Pilzen' town from Czech republic)
What an experience I had drinking Pilsener in Prague, Czech republic. Sat in the middle of a beautiful square in Prague, drinking pilsener, watching people...
Prague is such a beautiful city and it is full of beautiful people. It is an absolute jewel.
And then there are famous German lagers (with typical german high quality controls) wheat beers and so on...all to be had with German sausages and mustard:)
But this blog is really about Ales and specifically the ones from the U.K.
Ales are further categorized into porters, stouts
Porter is a heavy beer of strong bitterness, reddish-brown to chocolate dark brown, but is usually lighter in body and malt character than stout) to pale ales and wheat beer. Ales are higher in alcohol, and complex than lagers.
An IPA (India Pale Ale) is an ale created by the British. Regular beer would spoil on the 6 month trip to India, so brewers created a beer with more alcohol and more hops, each of which helped to preserve the beer on the long hot journey.
Yup when I think of happy days, I think of an English pub with hearty English food (with very English names...take "Bangers & Mash", some really good club sandwiches,... ) and a glass of pure, fresh English ale poured at room temperature in the pint glass from a hand drawn pump
Nothing compares to this experience.
The list of great beers is infinite...I can talk about Belgium beers, German beers, Czech beers, American beers,...and so on...
In India, most people are not aware of anything but lager. Most people associate beer with 'Kingfisher' lager which isn't bad at all. But for someone like me who has tasted much more, its a pain because I can't get anything except lager in India.
What a shame. I am confident however things will change with time. The world of wine has gone an incredible change with so many varieties of wine from all over the world available in India. But beer market continues to be conservative.
I could make trips to Europe to just experience the wonderful beers. Well unofficially I have already done that! Just never thought my trip would be to experience just beer...Every corner of Europe has such a great tradition of beer making.
To sit in a typical European square with 500 year old cobble stone streets and ornate architecture, all beautifully maintained is an experience. To sit with a beer glass in hand and experience is heaven.
I am hoping the Indian market and tastes mature and we start getting different varieties.
Lager market is definitely improving. We are now getting 'Carlberg' (The Danish beer).
Till then, I just need to keep visiting Europe, U.K!
If anyone has moved around in the U.K and visited good old English pubs, they would realize what I am talking about. The English Ale's are simply out of this world
I can take so many names of famous beers from the U.K
Timothy Taylor's landlord, Greene King's IPA, Abbot Ale, Guiness
They all are magnificent beers/ale's
For beer novices...
Beers are either lagers or an ales. Ales are brewed with top-fermenting yeast and Lagers are brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast
Lagers allows the malt and hops to assert their fine flavours. Lager tends to be paler, drier and less alcoholic than ales. They are refreshing drinks.
Think a hot summers day and a lager goes well
Lager variations exist. Pilsener originated in Bohemia (Yes from the 'Pilzen' town from Czech republic)
What an experience I had drinking Pilsener in Prague, Czech republic. Sat in the middle of a beautiful square in Prague, drinking pilsener, watching people...
Prague is such a beautiful city and it is full of beautiful people. It is an absolute jewel.
And then there are famous German lagers (with typical german high quality controls) wheat beers and so on...all to be had with German sausages and mustard:)
But this blog is really about Ales and specifically the ones from the U.K.
Ales are further categorized into porters, stouts
Porter is a heavy beer of strong bitterness, reddish-brown to chocolate dark brown, but is usually lighter in body and malt character than stout) to pale ales and wheat beer. Ales are higher in alcohol, and complex than lagers.
An IPA (India Pale Ale) is an ale created by the British. Regular beer would spoil on the 6 month trip to India, so brewers created a beer with more alcohol and more hops, each of which helped to preserve the beer on the long hot journey.
Yup when I think of happy days, I think of an English pub with hearty English food (with very English names...take "Bangers & Mash", some really good club sandwiches,... ) and a glass of pure, fresh English ale poured at room temperature in the pint glass from a hand drawn pump
Nothing compares to this experience.
The list of great beers is infinite...I can talk about Belgium beers, German beers, Czech beers, American beers,...and so on...
In India, most people are not aware of anything but lager. Most people associate beer with 'Kingfisher' lager which isn't bad at all. But for someone like me who has tasted much more, its a pain because I can't get anything except lager in India.
What a shame. I am confident however things will change with time. The world of wine has gone an incredible change with so many varieties of wine from all over the world available in India. But beer market continues to be conservative.
I could make trips to Europe to just experience the wonderful beers. Well unofficially I have already done that! Just never thought my trip would be to experience just beer...Every corner of Europe has such a great tradition of beer making.
To sit in a typical European square with 500 year old cobble stone streets and ornate architecture, all beautifully maintained is an experience. To sit with a beer glass in hand and experience is heaven.
I am hoping the Indian market and tastes mature and we start getting different varieties.
Lager market is definitely improving. We are now getting 'Carlberg' (The Danish beer).
Till then, I just need to keep visiting Europe, U.K!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
The music of John Barry
People often take music of John Barry for granted. All the classic James Bond movie themes have been composed by John Barry
But John Barry is much much more
And here are some of the links which show John Barry at his best when composing movie themes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOOce7IS1oo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_fAEdw7ts0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GY6BYD3s28&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPUmIzjOR-U&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYHtYuHCso4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFOCqZxRDU0&feature=related
But John Barry is much much more
And here are some of the links which show John Barry at his best when composing movie themes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOOce7IS1oo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_fAEdw7ts0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GY6BYD3s28&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPUmIzjOR-U&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYHtYuHCso4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFOCqZxRDU0&feature=related
Fausto Papetti and his Saxophone
One of my favourite instrumental artist is Fausto Papetti and the way he plays his saxophone. Its so very sensual and have never seen anyone who plays saxophone the way Fausto does. Its unfortunate that many people have not even heard of this artist in India and very rarely will you come across his CD
But there's Youtube! and the music that I have loved for so many years is back
And whats more, I can share it with others too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkjF6CKArwg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrJdE4sqPKk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ciDOQIeP7s&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDzbhLTkyKU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz0A8ZUU5U0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEcYhez7qyM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXkrPA7yi3c&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzmYTyeynWI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrYz4pP9EMk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_OHyfuvEq8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJD26tFLn64&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blveCs63HIY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GBiKjhYdSo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxffZY7dVJ8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D8xfT4p370&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhc_YCbIcOU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDOG8Eej_lU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3A5ebqGDNo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--owR9p6VXY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6FR1i112v0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zymm55YYxa8&feature=related
But there's Youtube! and the music that I have loved for so many years is back
And whats more, I can share it with others too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkjF6CKArwg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrJdE4sqPKk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ciDOQIeP7s&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDzbhLTkyKU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz0A8ZUU5U0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEcYhez7qyM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXkrPA7yi3c&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzmYTyeynWI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrYz4pP9EMk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_OHyfuvEq8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJD26tFLn64&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blveCs63HIY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GBiKjhYdSo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxffZY7dVJ8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D8xfT4p370&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhc_YCbIcOU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDOG8Eej_lU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3A5ebqGDNo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--owR9p6VXY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6FR1i112v0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zymm55YYxa8&feature=related
French style cuisine at Aurther's theme
Went to a restaurant which never dissappoints.
Arthurs theme in Koregaon park
Link to its website
http://www.arthurstheme.com/
The cuisine is French and continental. The menu is extensive and sophisticated. The decor is nice.
The only thing which is bad about this restaurant is loud music played (sometimes).
Just dosen't go well with the ambience and culinary sophistication levels which has been achieved by this restaurant.
And yes it has all the French classics including the deserts (e.g Crepes suzette)
Because the French dishes will be hard to pronounce for Puneites, the owner has given names of well known entities in French & European history to different dishes (e.g there is a dish called Jeanne'D Arc)
I have been going to this restaurant for the past 10 years and every single time have enjoyed it.
Today I had a dry dish made up of a potato pancake and ratatouille while she had a dish of mushrooms in a tomato sauce
I always like the parseley which they keep in every single dish. I was feeling like ordering a glass of beer. But instead went for iced tea in the end.
Arthurs theme in Koregaon park
Link to its website
http://www.arthurstheme.com/
The cuisine is French and continental. The menu is extensive and sophisticated. The decor is nice.
The only thing which is bad about this restaurant is loud music played (sometimes).
Just dosen't go well with the ambience and culinary sophistication levels which has been achieved by this restaurant.
And yes it has all the French classics including the deserts (e.g Crepes suzette)
Because the French dishes will be hard to pronounce for Puneites, the owner has given names of well known entities in French & European history to different dishes (e.g there is a dish called Jeanne'D Arc)
I have been going to this restaurant for the past 10 years and every single time have enjoyed it.
Today I had a dry dish made up of a potato pancake and ratatouille while she had a dish of mushrooms in a tomato sauce
I always like the parseley which they keep in every single dish. I was feeling like ordering a glass of beer. But instead went for iced tea in the end.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Romantic thoughts and beautiful music
Sometimes I get inspired to listen to some of my favourite music composers to take my soul to a level which is not tangible and which can be described to noone but can only be felt.
Today I did get inspired to post some video links of my favourite composers
Thank you to all founders of 'Youtube'. What a fantastic site you have created...
And thank you all the artists that I have listed below for creating music which takes me to a different level.
Here's just few of the many music clips which I enjoy of some of my favourite artists
Francis Lai
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDRyk85cklA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrQSzo0tOMI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLTKVh8SrIU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-QbDnsmsx0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYO930drqCk&feature=related
Paul Mauriat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkIWnThTB4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8KTBNZnFyU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9FYD1dlw4E&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm0KYe2P1lo&feature=related
Henri Mancini
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUpO-zRSHLM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEzH0FuL8qo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvMJEDzY304
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaA2WiyqO1E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X13IWZuc-pk
I will continue to post more and more...
Fausto Papetti, Micheal Legrand and so many more to come...
Today I did get inspired to post some video links of my favourite composers
Thank you to all founders of 'Youtube'. What a fantastic site you have created...
And thank you all the artists that I have listed below for creating music which takes me to a different level.
Here's just few of the many music clips which I enjoy of some of my favourite artists
Francis Lai
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDRyk85cklA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrQSzo0tOMI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLTKVh8SrIU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-QbDnsmsx0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYO930drqCk&feature=related
Paul Mauriat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkIWnThTB4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8KTBNZnFyU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9FYD1dlw4E&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm0KYe2P1lo&feature=related
Henri Mancini
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUpO-zRSHLM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEzH0FuL8qo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvMJEDzY304
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaA2WiyqO1E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X13IWZuc-pk
I will continue to post more and more...
Fausto Papetti, Micheal Legrand and so many more to come...
Nine Hills 'Shiraz' red wine
Picked up a bottle of Nine Hills Shiraz red wine.
The tannins are soft just like the bottle says. I like this wine.
I am not a big fan of 'Shiraz' because sometimes it can be overwhelming and Indian Shiraz gives a very spicy and capsicumy flavour. But this one is soft and tender.
So liked it
Shiraz...dont understand how the French word Syrah got transformed into Shiraz (made popular by the Australians). Shiraz is a place in Iran and is also a popular first name among Parsi ladies.
Anyway Shiraz has come out with full force all over the world, let by the Australians and is a bold wine.
But Shiraz is not about subtelity, softness..so its nice but dosen't always appeal to him.
The tannins are soft just like the bottle says. I like this wine.
I am not a big fan of 'Shiraz' because sometimes it can be overwhelming and Indian Shiraz gives a very spicy and capsicumy flavour. But this one is soft and tender.
So liked it
Shiraz...dont understand how the French word Syrah got transformed into Shiraz (made popular by the Australians). Shiraz is a place in Iran and is also a popular first name among Parsi ladies.
Anyway Shiraz has come out with full force all over the world, let by the Australians and is a bold wine.
But Shiraz is not about subtelity, softness..so its nice but dosen't always appeal to him.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
'Campari' at Le Meridian
Went to the "Le Meridian" Bar. Had just one round of drinks.
The lady with me wanted something on the sweet side and I suggested her Bristol cream 'Sherry', which I believe she enjoyed.
Sherry is an after dinner drink but not for the Spanish! The Spaniards have Sherry with Tapas.
I had 'Campari'. It's a wonderful bitter aperitif made by the Campari family in Italy. Supposed to contain 60 different herbs. Love Campari straight on the rocks (and not mixed with any Soda which is how it's normally had).
Both of us did not enjoy the live vocal music at the bar.
All in all a wonderful evening. Drinks never dissappoint if taken socially/lightly and if a man gets a good company, what more does he want:)
Cheers
The lady with me wanted something on the sweet side and I suggested her Bristol cream 'Sherry', which I believe she enjoyed.
Sherry is an after dinner drink but not for the Spanish! The Spaniards have Sherry with Tapas.
I had 'Campari'. It's a wonderful bitter aperitif made by the Campari family in Italy. Supposed to contain 60 different herbs. Love Campari straight on the rocks (and not mixed with any Soda which is how it's normally had).
Both of us did not enjoy the live vocal music at the bar.
All in all a wonderful evening. Drinks never dissappoint if taken socially/lightly and if a man gets a good company, what more does he want:)
Cheers
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Four Seasons Chenin Blanc white wine
Tried recently Four Seasons Chenin Blanc. Was not very impressed. I could never get the flavours of a typical Chenin Blanc (honey, floral, melon, ...)
My choice of food pairing with this wine was also not great. So I really dont want to blame the UB group yet. Need to try again
The Sula late harvest Chenin Blanc 2008, a desert wine which I had tried recently still continues to override my tastes when I go for Chenin Blanc. It was very sweet, infact too sweet even for being a desert wine. But it was a nice change. And it displayed the characteristics of a desert wine.
My choice of food pairing with this wine was also not great. So I really dont want to blame the UB group yet. Need to try again
The Sula late harvest Chenin Blanc 2008, a desert wine which I had tried recently still continues to override my tastes when I go for Chenin Blanc. It was very sweet, infact too sweet even for being a desert wine. But it was a nice change. And it displayed the characteristics of a desert wine.
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