Records 6

Did two lists today. First one was soundtracks. Lots of memories. The second and last from this first section, were classical, Christmas, Sousa, miscellaneous. Anna wants the Star Wars, Help, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Fiddler on the Roof. Wait to see what she wants from the second list and then ship to her. Wondering how best to pack so not break in transit. Almost wish I could drive up and deliver in person to make sure arrive safely. 

While I was working on BS Chemistry at Florida Atlantic University I needed one more elective credit, out of college. A couple of classmates were in same situation so we signed up for the same section of chorus. It was fun and definitely different from chemistry. The music department was putting on JCS that semester. Along with some basic chorus singing stuff we worked on that - we were all going to be on stage as the chorus for the play. It was a minimalist stage setting. The high priest was not a music major and sang well, but stage fright and wrote words on his cuff. We did at least two shows, maybe four over two weekends. The tenor singing Jesus developed a sore throat week between. I think it cleared up enough for him to sing but not his best. Ginny and Andy were the classmates. Good memories. The movie was released in August 1973. I'm not sure if ever saw the movie. 

Saw Fiddler on the Roof movie and went looking for the book. The book was sadder as some daughters died. I think he had six (6) total and the book covers all six. Film was released November 1971.

Anne of a Thousand Days was my introduction to Renaissance music and still enjoy it today. Good movie too. Film was released December 1969.

Doctor Zhivago...tried reading the book three times. On the fourth try finally got past the train ride and was easier to read from there on. The movie was great, Omar Sharif is one reason. The sweeping vistas another. We had a field trip as part of our English class to go see the movie, I think there were four (4) classes that went. Beforehand we had some lessons on movie making techniques - cutting away to not show the full walk from one place to another, passage of time - started my interest in the behind camera activity of movie making. Film was released December 1965.

Star Wars. That opening scene is still big WOW factor. Love the music. I was stationed at Vandenberg AFB when it came out in May 1977. I drove up to Santa Maria to see the movie at least seven (7) times. The first time I had ever gone to see a movie on a repeat basis. I was having some difficulties with life and the movie was both an escape for that short time and some inspiration. There was a black car on display inside the mall with SW design on the hood. Beautiful. 

2001: a Space Odyssey. Attending Brevard Junior College when the movie came out in May 1968. I think I saw the movie and then read the book, but I'm not sure. A girl friend had a boyfriend that thought he was too smart for everyone else. He made some comment about needing to read the book to understand the ending. I replied that I understood what was happening and going on before reading the book. He really irritated me. She did too eventually.  

Help! was released in August 1965. I thought it was rather odd. I think that was the last album I was interested in from the Beatles. Their music took a turn I didn't care for.