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

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

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.

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...

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.

'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

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.