Ashley's Philosophy Corner

There is little one can say about this video. 

    "An inclination towards happiness is only the slight removal of blindness."

--Macy Adams

Austin's Funnies Corner

Sigh -so true. In some ways, anyway... :)

Alex's Random Awesome Corner

I share this because I recently saw the movie. It's PG13, which I was wary of, but I found it's only so,  because of the subject matter of World War II, so it's definitely still wholesome. But THIS WAS THE BEST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN, and I'm not just being dramatic, and it isn't because I don't get out much. I have seen A LOT of good movies in my day. A LOT. But this -this just exceeded them all. It was a beautiful and uplifting and inspiring and heart-wrenching experience. It touches your soul. When I left, my mother asked me if I had cried, and I told her quietly, that yes, I had cried. That I was still crying. And then as I walked, seeming to see the world with a whole new perspective, I could hardly speak. And throughout the night, I continued to cry every few minutes or so, remembering certain scenes. It looks pretty good, and that's what I thought, too -at first. But it is far better than that, I assure you. Far, far better than that.

Anna's All Things Classical and Jazz

This piece is absolutely beautiful. It has a way of lulling your soul into a reverie of beauty that you just find yourself lost in. We're playing it in my orchestra, and every time it just captivates you. Allow it to do the same for you -to truly depict the expressive dance of a princess. (It's a memorial for such.)

You don't have to listen to the whole thing, but there's a lot of good little moments, not to mention, ah -sweet jazz! Makes every night classier -the evening gowns, the fedoras, the glittering city lights, the ambiance -you just gotta love it. :)

And there's the -I LOVE- smooth and romantic vintage side to it, as well. That's the thing about jazz -about anything I suppose -is there are a LOT of ways to interpret it. And I love so many of them -so many aspects that the umbrella of jazz include. 'Cause it can really get distorted like a lot of other things, but this one -this one is wonderful, takes you back in time and reminds you of how wonderful and genuine life can really be.

And, for the last video -because this is after all, meant to explore classical and jazz- I have a link (since the video search up thing on here is kind of messed up and I can't seem to find the right one directly) to one more absolutely wonderful jazz video, from a wonderful musical movie that's has lot of FORMIDABLE (awesome in French) jazz in it. A 50s black society spin on Pollyanna -and a wonderful one, too. Anyway, I hope you enjoy -it's the most delightful little song, ever!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeWaOZIzyw