One of my favorite songs by my favorite music artist Ludovico Einaudi. I discovered Ludovico Einaudi in 2013 when he released his In A Time Lapse album, which features Experience along with many other great songs. I attended his Elements concert a few years later and could easily say it was the best concert I have been to. Musical style is neoclassical.
Streetscape – Quebec City
I was walking down a random street in Quebec City (2018) and admired its quietness, architecture, and how the sun was hitting the building facades while the street below remained in the shade.
Cherry Blossoms – Nara Japan
Cherry blossoms when I visited Nara in 2019. I had not really pre-planned my trip and happened to go at the time they were in blossom.
Lausse the Cat – The Mocking Stars
A musical Banksy with very a unique music style, poetic storytelling, and incredible lyrics commenting on life and the world. He is an anonymous artist I discovered recently.
Lyrics: https://genius.com/Lausse-the-cat-the-mocking-stars-lyrics
Joe Bonamassa – The Last Matador of Bayonne
The “Last Matador of Bayonne” is about a lone fighter who continues to fight undeterred by unfavorable circumstances and outcomes. Like Rodrigo y Gabriela, I discovered Joe Bonamassa many years ago and attended one of his concerts. I would consider him the greatest blues player today, and probably of all time.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
When I visited San Diego in 2017, I visited La Jolla then wandered north by foot, walking through various neighborhoods and by the UC San Diego campus before stumbling upon the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, where I took this photo.
Landscape with the Fall of Icarus
By Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1560. This work shows Icarus drowning in the sea after his wings melt while the world moves on indifferent to his suffering, inspiring the Flemish proverb, “En de boer … hij ploegde voort” (And the farmer continued to plow”).
Rodrigo y Gabriela – Our Home
A Mexican duo I have been listening to for 20 years, their music never gets old, and I think their latest album may win an award. I attended a concert at a small venue before they became popular and it was a memorable performance.
Dave – The Boy Who Played the Harp
A very talented rapper who explores deeper themes throughout his albums through personal stories.