Justin Hayward – Forever Autumn
An evening pause: This song, sung mostly by Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues, was written by Jeff Wayne and is performed here as part of his musical concert of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds. And yes, that is Richard Burton’s voice for the narrator.
Hat tip Wayne DeVette.
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Looking for something short but good? Maybe something to generate comments? From music to the bizarre, I’ll send you a couple of links.
This is the good reading of the audio book:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3G9v9idje4
I love audio books because they allow me (my eyes parallel to my ears) to multi task. But it must be read by a great reader. And this is. And it’s legally free. At 8 minutes into it the main character visits the observatory.
The battle with the dreadnoughts in the River Thames, imaged in what I think the broken link wanted to link to, is a very memorable scene in the story. Our battleships against theirs. This is a very foresightful science fiction, published in 1896. It begins with a “present day” astronomy about what’s known about Mars. The main character is then taking lessons to learn how to ride the bicycle. As a new communication gadget back then, as the iPhone is today.
Thanks Bob, this inspired me to a listening of the full show… wonderful music and a great way to spend a lazy saturday morning here in Sweden.
A suggestion for a pause, the debut single from a little known group “Camara Obscura” , great lyrically and musically, a perfect slice of pop, I think you will approve!
Sorry, it would help if I posted the link also!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjftSv3zq1w
Love your blog and evening pauses. Google “Nils Lofgren dream big” for a mellow and nicely messaged song on youtube.
“Nils Lofgren dream big”
That’s new to me Mike, thanks!