Musical

The other day on the local classical music station WNED, I heard the most brilliant performance of Chopin's "Heroic" Polonaise in A flat major. It was so perfect... I had never heard this piece properly played all the way through before. I don't know if it is Polish pride in me, or just a deeper human understanding, but this music brought me to tears and gave me a wonderful smile. I just can't further describe the feelings it gave me. I've always loved many of Chopin's works, but this piece... I think if I had an anthem, I would want it to be this piece. It just gives me those proud to be alive feelings.

Also, I am currently house sitting and was very bored today. I recorded some piano music after searching long and hard to find the proper microphone equipment in alex's mess of a work room. I also managed to figure out how to work his amp, and while I've had my guitar since April, I still have not yet played it with an amp let alone effects. It's a classical style accoustic electric. Well I figured it out and had my first experience playing electric guitar with effects and whatnot. 'Twas fun to say the least. A minor diversion from regular practice, which I think is quite healthy to indulge in every now and again.