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...
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
My music tastes
Movie music composers, light instrumental orchestras, singer song writers
Paul Mauriat (French)
Francis Lai (French)
Michael Legrand (French)
Franck Pourcel (French)
Raymond Lefevre. (French)
Fausto Papetti (Italian)
Ennio Morricone (Italian)
John Barry (British)
Burt Bacharach (American)
Dionne Warwick (American)
Diana Ross (American)
Barbara Streisand (American)
Admire many of the artists/rock groups from the British isles
Queen, Pink Floyd, Beatles, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Elton John, U2, George Michael (although he is supposed to be Greek, was brought up in the U.K)...I think the list is endless. I don't necessarily listen to all these artists anymore but admire them
Paul Mauriat (French)
Francis Lai (French)
Michael Legrand (French)
Franck Pourcel (French)
Raymond Lefevre. (French)
Fausto Papetti (Italian)
Ennio Morricone (Italian)
John Barry (British)
Burt Bacharach (American)
Dionne Warwick (American)
Diana Ross (American)
Barbara Streisand (American)
Admire many of the artists/rock groups from the British isles
Queen, Pink Floyd, Beatles, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Elton John, U2, George Michael (although he is supposed to be Greek, was brought up in the U.K)...I think the list is endless. I don't necessarily listen to all these artists anymore but admire them
Four Seasons
Tried "Four Seasons" 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon and liked it.
It is indeed having soft tannins but am little confused about the label saying its full bodied. At 12.5 % alcohol I will be more tempted to call it medium modied.
I could sense the whiff of tobacco but black berries..Naah. I don't remember how black berries taste and hence cannot really associate that taste with this wine
Overall impressions positive.
It is indeed having soft tannins but am little confused about the label saying its full bodied. At 12.5 % alcohol I will be more tempted to call it medium modied.
I could sense the whiff of tobacco but black berries..Naah. I don't remember how black berries taste and hence cannot really associate that taste with this wine
Overall impressions positive.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Italian wine, schneider weisse
Recently managed to get a full bottle of Refosco from the Fruili region of Northern Italy. It's supposed to be a strong wine, tannic, deep violet color. I have never had this wine before and now very much looking forward to drinking it.
I also have a Bordeaux with me (the usual Cabernet Sauv. + Merlot blend).
Was in the U.S for a week for attending a company meeting. Went to couple of fabulous beer joints. Enjoyed the classic wheat German beer Schneider weisse in one of the restaurants.
I also have a Bordeaux with me (the usual Cabernet Sauv. + Merlot blend).
Was in the U.S for a week for attending a company meeting. Went to couple of fabulous beer joints. Enjoyed the classic wheat German beer Schneider weisse in one of the restaurants.
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