"There are countless horrible things happening all over the world and horrible people prospering, but we must never allow them to disturb our equanimity or deflect us from our sacred duty to sabotage and annoy them whenever possible." -Auberon Waugh
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Happy Feet Friday
The smooth sound of bossa nova, with Astrid Gilberto, singing "Agua de Beber" (from 1965).
Better days, indeed! A commenter made a remark on another video pointing out something that I had not noticed: there's no waver or tremolo in her voice, just pure, sustained tones.
And the setting is not part of the show -- simple, not distracting. That's emphasized by the focus on her face, and hence her singing, not any theatrics. Purely on her performance.
Although, I gotta say, her attire was pure 1960's, and not seeing it was a blessing.
Better days. We could listen to an unassuming singing relying on her musical abilities instead of musically incompetent shock artists.
ReplyDeleteBetter days, indeed! A commenter made a remark on another video pointing out something that I had not noticed: there's no waver or tremolo in her voice, just pure, sustained tones.
DeleteAnd the setting is not part of the show -- simple, not distracting. That's emphasized by the focus on her face, and hence her singing, not any theatrics. Purely on her performance.
DeleteAlthough, I gotta say, her attire was pure 1960's, and not seeing it was a blessing.