Do Re Mi ...

This morning, I received a wonderful surprise, by a dear friend featuring the video I include here on his YouTube channel. This song has a very special meaning for him and me, because it reminds us of someone we lost - Kel.

Kel loved this song, and he loved singing it himself. Me, I would give everything for hearing him sing this tune ... but sadly, this will not happen any more.

The downside to my friend's sweet idea of surprising me with this video is, that I cannot watch it on YouTube any more, because of the ongoing copyright struggles YouTube has with the big record companies, and also the German GEMA.

It is really disgusting how they manage to spoil and destroy the fun for viewers in general. And, at times, WMG, Sony and all the other ignorant copyright holders hit me where it really hurts, like with keeping me from watching this video once in a while, and remember Kel by it. They have done so with other videos in the past already ...

Still, I will not take that. And so, I upload DO RE MI - THE SOUND OF MUSIC here. Because I need to watch it once in a while. And I need to do so online. Some things have no logical reason - but still, they HAVE a reason, because they are important for the heart. And this is one of those things.

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Ralph Vaughan Williams, THE LARK ASCENDING

I encountered this performance of THE LARK ASCENDING by British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams already in my early days on YouTube, and this piece captivated me from the very begining.

The rendition in view here, featuring Dutch violinist Janine Jansen, has received quite some ups in the view count by me over the months and years since I favourited it.

To me, it is a timeless classic of really uplifting grace and beauty.

Were I to make a list of all time favourites on YouTube, THE LARK ASCENDING would be definitely among them.

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Part 1




Part 2

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Meet the GOLDEN GIRLS

I am a longterm fan of the American TV show GOLDEN GIRLS. I don't know how often I watched basically every single episode ... praise be to re-runs on TV and to the series on DVD.

Over the weekend, I collected videos with in-depth interviews with Bea Arthur (Dorothy Zbornak), Betty White (Rose Nilund), Rue McClanahan (Blanche Deveraux) and Estelle Getty (Sophia Petrillo) and put them together in this playlist.

The result is a wonderful hours long journey through the lives and careers of four great actresses, who not only amaze with so many details and anecdotes from the series GOLDEN GIRLS, but also have to tell loads about American TV in general.

On top, I added a few bloopers in a extra video; to be continued.

Hope you enjoy :-)!

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Arcadian Broad - An Amazing Talent Needs Your Support

Arcadian Broad ...

So many people in the US and (thanks to YouTube!) also from abroad, got to know Arcadian Broad in summer 2009, when he was taking part at the AMERICA'S GOT TALENT contest, amazing judges and audiences all over the place by his stunning dancing talent.

Please meet Arcadian now, in 2010, with a personal message to all his fans and friends out there. Discover the many artistic talents of this amazing young man - and find out how you can support him in realizing an important task on his way to make a professional career in the entertainment business, presenting his art, skills and passion to audiences and professionals alike.

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Please leave a video comment for Arcadian if you like!

And please share the video with all your friends,
as we need to spread the word!

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To get on board with The Arcadian Broad Project,
please go to

The Official Fund Raiser Website

Every donation is highly appreciated,
and you'll get a personal thank you from Arcadian.
Find out more about that on the website!

Please visit
Arcadian Broad's official YouTube channel
and subscribe - lots of videos coming up!

Are you on Facebook? The please
Become a fan of Arcadian's on Facebook
New updates there soon!

Please visit
Arcadian's homepage

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This video contains a rendition of Cindi Lauper's song TIME AFTER TIME. The tune was performed by the group "Heartstrings", two guys who do a *stunning* job playing the Chapman Stick.

Please check out their YouTube channel tapper 1472
and subscribe!

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This video was made by
Michael aka Truedantalion

Hope you enjoy :-)!

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The New York Marsicans, DEAD OR ALIVE

The New York Marsicans
DEAD OR ALIVE

arranged by
Pelham Goddard

recorded live in 2005

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... I can't stop watching :-)))!

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Amazing Find: The Reign of Kindo

I discovered this band today, and their music really captivates me:

The Reign of Kindo

Gee, what can I say - better take a look
and let the music speak for itself.

Hope you enjoy!

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Libera, FAITHFUL HEART (2010)

Libera
FAITHFUL HEART
Solo: Joshua Madine

Faithful heart, what more can one life ask?
One hand to hold along life's path

Share with me this vow, and for all time
Our souls will be entwined

I give this love
I live this love
No greater joy is mine

Storms will come
But we will never part
For each of us bequeath a faithful heart

I give this love
I live this love
No greater joy is mine

Storms will come
But we will never part
For each of us bequeath a faithful heart

For each of us bequeath a faithful heart


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Libera
PEACE
(Deluxe Edition, 2011 - CD)

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Please also visit

Libera's official YouTube channel

Libera's official Website

Truedantalion's YouTube Playlist "Libera"

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Libera, DEEP PEACE (2010)

Libera
DEEP PEACE
Solo: Stefan Leadbeater


Deep peace of the running wave to you
Deep peace of the flowing air to you

Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
Deep peace of the shining stars to you

Deep peace of the gentle night to you
Moon and stars pour their healing light on you

Deep peace of Christ
Of Christ
The light of the world to you

Deep peace of Christ to you

Deep peace of the running wave to you
Deep peace of the flowing air to you

Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
Deep peace of the shining stars to you

Deep peace of the gentle night to you
Moon and stars pour their healing light on you

Deep peace of Christ
Of Christ
The light of the world to you

Deep peace of Christ to you

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Libera
PEACE
(Deluxe Edition, 2011 - CD)

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Please also visit

Libera's official YouTube channel

Libera's official Website

Truedantalion's YouTube Playlist "Libera"

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Arcadian Broad at the piano

I'm very sure that you know Arcadian Broad, who's amazing dancing performances were amazing highlights on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT 2009.

As you can see in this freshly released video by one of my subscriptions, Group3Mgt (who also represent Troye Sivan), Arcadian is also a very talented piano player!

I really hope that Arcadian will make his way - that he will get the chance to make his passion a profession, sharing his gifts with a large audience, and bring joy, amazement and fascination to many people all over the world.

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