This piece is know as the "Symphony of Sorrowful Songs", and was composed by Henryk Górecki.First MovementMy son, my chosen and belovedShare your wounds with your motherAnd because, dear son, I have always carried you in my heart,And always served you faithfullySpeak to your mother, to make her happy,Although you are already leaving me, my cherished … Continue reading Henryk Górecki – Symphony No. 3, Op. 36 with Lyrics

Bill Plaschke of the LA Times, tells it true, here.

The Ancient SkyWhen a city dweller is placed in a location where the night sky so easily reveals itself; there is a change to pause, look up, and wonder anew.A Zenith Star is the point on this celestial sphere directly above an observer.  Zenith stars have been used for eons by explorers to way-find their … Continue reading Arcturus, Hokule'a, Star of Joy

I am fascinated by this film, which is presently in production, and due to be released soon.Godspeed Trailer // 2016 from The Ranch Studios | Danny Lund on Vimeo.http://www.livegodspeed.org

In the end, love and friendships are all that matter in life.Recently, I noticed my wife listening to a song on Pandora, something I had heard before and yet could not place.  It was a solo banjo piece (called "The Great Remember - for Nancy) written by Steve Martin. Haunting and so melancholy.   Several … Continue reading The Great Remember (for Nancy)

My Dad was a WWII pilot, about which I have written here before."For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return."Leonardo da VinciThis video is remarkable, and speaks of the graceful humility of a current Southwest … Continue reading Honoring the Greatest Generation

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Annual Update of the Scattered Norris ClanAnother year has passed, and thus the time when we share a bit of our lives with those dear in a simple letter.  If for just a moment, might you pause in the midst of the Holiday whirlwind to sit with us; to stop, and take stock, reflect on … Continue reading Norris Family Christmas Update – 2015

This short film is truly an example of an existential moment, or should be, for us all: To Scale: The Solar System from Wylie Overstreet on Vimeo.

Some time ago I posted this choral piece here.  Several months later a smaller choral group, with far better sound posted a cleaner version, that I thought I should place here now.  The lyrics follow.I spend so much of my time busily rushing through life, trying to justify my existence.  Some day, I shall become … Continue reading Sing Me to Heaven (Again)