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 ARE YOU READY..... This week was the start of the Eurovision Song contest ... a truly amazing event held every year  since the late 50s. It captured the continent at a time of a change in media and TV , and has been probably one of the best things : It showcases singers from most of the European countries. Some went on to big music stars later,  such as Celine Dion she sang for Belgium (though Canadian) , other big names of course were ABBA.  Then there was the metal band from Finland .  So the song contest is really an exciting thing to watch.  This week the semi finals were held, on  Saturday the finals.  Who will win is  a huge surprise.  I watched some of it, and my favourites didn't make it , but there will be more to watch.  MORE TO SEE I am getting excited to see the FRIENDS new show. Another thing to watch. A chance to see the group together again. I use to like to watch it and their relationships together, and no...

     TUESDAYs  ARE FOR TRAVELLING With the current situation of more and more cases of the Covid virus , and more limits being enforced, travelling is not a good option , especially to areas with increases. Europe is being hit with more and more cases , most cases are in the big cities.  So where and what to do , to escape .  I can imagine many wonderful places to unwind, and listening to some music which gives one  an uplift.   Think we can all use a bit of fun ! come along with me! TUNES TO TRAVEL BY Beach scenes and a good way to relax Going to Barbados  , sandy beaches, palm trees and turquoise waters, YES. Come join me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaElH0EHjIs PARIS ANYONE?   This classic tune made famous by Edith piaf.  another great version by Grace jones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDN3aQdI7QE AMERICA.... by Bowie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsMUxdZGgWI GOOD old SAN FRANCISCO   another classic to enjoy. https...

A SUMMERNIGHT DREAM...... All you have to do is close your eyes and imagine a magnificent garden with flowers laid out in patterns of musical notes, shiny coloured lights lighting up the night sky ,  a magnificent palace in the background  and the sound of an orchestra.  Yes , that is the highlight of the start of the summer concert se ason. The marvellous S ummernight Concert that is performed very summer at the Schoenbrunn palace is one of the major attractions for us and the many tourists that visit this beautiful city. A GREAT WAY TO START SUMMER! This year it was a Gershwin review and the star performer was the  pianist  Yuja Wang. Some songs performed were melodies of Gershwin & Hammerstein Strauss & Drovak.  the STAGE   What a dreamy way to spend the evening .........💥🎶🎼 images; schonnbrun, pinterest, stdtwien. APA

THE PLACE for MUSIC When one thinks of Austria, we probably think of the Alps, Waltzes, music composers such as Mozart, Beethoven  and  actors like Arnie or Christopher Waltz.   Yes , Austria is well known for many things, famous composers were really the stars of that time.   Music is always  something people enjoy and listen to. Well that last week was a week to enjoy music-  the Eurovision Song contest. I am in love with this event. I was really lucky to see it live here when Austria won. I can tell you it is AMAZING! So many talented musical people, and hearing them perform is worth seeing.  This year the event was held in Tel Aviv  - such a beautiful city. That is one reason i like to watch the contest, it takes you on a tour of the places. Last night was the final and it was not easy to pick a winner, but Netherlands song was the winner. A ballad sung by Duncan Laurence. Well really there were so many great songs, I had my favo...

ONLY FRENCH, MERCI The fashion world is known for its great french fashions  Chanel or Dior and the French style. France is also known well for its fine cuisine, wines, cheeses  champagne and much more.   The music of french singers  is well loved around the world , from Serge to Halliday. Edith Piaf to Charles Aznavour The French language is one of the most romantic languages and the music  makes it even more meaningful. The French Chansons .  A famous singer of the style was Aznavour.   He wrote and sang so many beautiful tunes.  The most famous sung though in English was SHE.  A tune that really would  melt hearts.  Sadly the man recently passed  he had been touring  at the age of  90s.   The songs he sang will always be played and shared young or old, He was like the Frank Sinatra of France.  Well speaking of things French, it was also  Brigitte Bardot birth...

MUSIC MADNESS ....... and more Hi everyone, hope your weekend was a pleasant one and all the Moms were treated royally.  MUSIC LOVERS  Well for the weekend I ,we were totally immersed in watching the Eurovision song contest. For those who don't know about it  or maybe only heard something about it. Well let me tell you it is  a very BIG event in Europe.  Just to give you an idea, Celine Dion  sang at the  contest and i do believe she won.  And of course ABBA  made it big from it. So basically all of Europe is part of it,  as is Australia as a guest .  I was lucky enough to actually see the contest live  here   a WÖW moment.   For anyone who loves music and live performances it is the best show in town. This year it was held in beautiful Portugal. 25 performances, and voting done by public and a jury. IT lasts hours, so a die hard fan will be watching it till the early hours.  Even here ...

SUMMER IS FILLED WITH SO SO MANY THINGS TO DO , SEE AND ENJOY. CONCERTS, FESTIVALS AND MORE … JUST WHERE TO BEGIN IS SOMETHING TO FIGURE OUT  FESTIVAL  AND ROCK MUSIC   , THERE IS THE ROCKING IN VIENNA A 4 DAY EVENT first  WEEKEND IN JUNE. THE BEGINNING OF FESTIVALS TO ATTEND. THE MAJOR BIG ONE IS HELD ON THE DONAUNSELFEST AND IT ATTRACTS MANY BIG NAME PERFORMERS. A GREAT WAY TO HEAR SOME INTERESTING MUSICAL PERFORMERS - new and old. FULL MOON IDEAS IF YOU WANT TO GO BOATING  OR TAKE A YOGA LESSON THEN CHECK OUT THESE PLACES.   YOGA AT THE DONAUTRUM   IS NOW HAPPENING . GET READY TO STRETCH AND BEND  AND HAVE A GOOD TIME. CHECK YOU CALENDAR WHEN THE FULL MOON IS. MOONLIGHT AND ROMANCE FOR A MORE ROMANTIC IDEA THEN THERE IS THE FULL MOON BOATING ON THE ALTE DONAU . NOW THIS IS SOMETHING ANY COUPLE WOULD LOVE TO DO. BOAT RENTALS AND BUBBLY ARE PART OF THE DEAL.  BOATING BY MOONLIGHT SOUNDS ROMANTIC MOVIES UNDER T...

NEVER A DULL MOMENT and ALWAYS SOMETHING INTERESTING GOING ON. SOMETHING FOR BABIES AND THE MUSICAL INCLINED . F OR STARTERS CALLING ALL MUSICIANS!! THE UBAHN IS NOT ONLY A PLACE TO GRAB THE BAHN , BUT NOW MUSICIANS ARE SHOWING THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS AND CAN HAVE CHANCE TO BE NEW  UBAHN STARS. HOW COOLL  IS THAT???? SO ANYONE  WHO SINGS, PLAYS INSTRUMENTS  HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!! BABIES , BABIES .  A PLACE TO GET ALL YOU NEED FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES.  BABY EXPO  MIDDLE OF  MAY  AT THE STADTHALLE.    SO BABIES ARE STYLISH AND  HAVE NEW THINGS  FOR SUMMER.  HAVE YOU GOT THE BEAT?? BOOM BOOM BEATS AND MORE . THE DRUMATICAL THEATRE WILL BE  SHOWCASING 7 NEW SHOWS   .   A DRUM SPECTACULAR EVENT ON MAY 10th. ALL THAT JAZZ NOW IF YOU LOVE JAZZ , THE OSINATO  IS CELEBRATING 40 YEARS AND HAVE A GREAT NIGHT PLANNED FOR JAZZ LOVERS.  ON MAY 12th at gasometer. MAY...

EIN SOMMERNACHT TRAUM  MY HEART SKIPS A BEAT WHEN THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE SUMMER STARTS.. THE SUMMER CONCERT AT THE FAMOUS SCHONBRUNN  . NOTHING IS MORE MAGICAL OR EXCITING TO HEAR GREAT MUSIC PERFORMED UNDER THE NIGHT SKY. THE WEATHER WAS PERFECT AND THE CROWDS AMAZING. PEOPLE WITH THEIR BLANKETS , WINES GLASSES.  AN INFORMAL PICNIC SET UP TO ENJOY THE NIGHT. THE ATMOSPHERE IS AMAZING AND TO HEAR SUCH A FAMOUS SYMPHONY PERFORM IS A DEFINITE HIGHLIGHT FOR ANYONE. FOR THOSE  NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE SCHONNBRUNN  WELL IT IS THE FORMER EMPERORS PALACE  SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL  LANDSCAPED GROUNDS, GLORIOUS FOUNTAINS ,THE GLORIETTE AND THE WORLD FAMOUS ZOO. A VIEW OF THE GLORIETTE   AND THE CONCERT STAGE. THE GRAND FINALE WITH FIREWORKS AND  LIGHT SHOW .  A VERY GRAND ENDING FOR A WONDERFUL SUMMER NIGHT. A DEFINITE MUST SEE !!! EVEN IF NOT FOR THE CONCERT.

A VERY POPULAR MUSIC EVENT IN ALL OF EUROPE THE…. EUROVISION SONG CONTEST.   THIS IS ONE AMAZING SHOW AND IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH IT WELL MAYBE THIS WILL HELP.     THE SWEDISH GROUP   ABBA  WAS A WINNER (WATERLOO SONG)  AND ANOTHER CONTESTANT WE ALL KNOW IS CELINE DION ( TITANIC MOVIE )  SHE WAS ALSO IN IT.     A NEW  ENTRY NOT PART OF EUROPE IS AUSTRALIA…..WOWO!  SO I AM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE WHO THE WINNER IS THIS YEAR. A B B A CELINE DION SONGS LIKE VOLARE  ARE FROM THE CONTEST AND MANY MANY MORE!! SO IF YOU WANT TO FOLLOW ALONG W ITH YOU CAN SEE THE SONGS ON THE EUROVISION , YOUTUBE CHANNEL. fotos credit: pinterest