Just more proof that my son may in fact be smarter than I am:
Yesterday we were listening to KUT, as we are most mornings. John Aielli was playing some 12th century gregorian chant by a composer named Perotin. Lots of high, tight harmonies, but with rhythms that are totally different than modern music. Daniel walks into the room, pauses and listens for a minute and then says "Is this Fleet Foxes?" So, I reply, "No, sweetie, this is really old church music" Then, as that piece ends, Aeli comes on the air and says "And here's a piece that really makes me think of Perotin" And proceeds to play a song by the Fleet Foxes. This could mean one of three things: Either I'm dumb for not making this particular musical connection, John Aielli has the musical astuteness of a small child, or Daniel has been endowed with a great ear for music. So, I've got a kid who hasn't yet grasped the concept of zipping his pants, yet can make musical connections between 12th century sacred music and modern pop.
Children are strange little creatures, aren't they?
About Me
- Anna
- Anna Ford Larson holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, where she studied with Dr. Betty Mallard and Professor Sofia Gilmson, among others. She has taught piano in Austin since 1998, and has had her private studio in South Austin since 2003. Ms. Larson has worked with students of all ages and playing levels. She enjoys playing classical music, as well as jazz. Ms. Larson is also an active accompanist as well. “Miss Anna” is proud to be a Native Texan, and grew up in the Dallas area. She has been playing piano since the age of 6, taking part in many of the same festivals and contests for which she now prepares her students. In addition to being a musician, Ms. Larson is a member of Loaded Gun Theory, a local theater company. She is blessed to have a wonderful husband and three amazing children….. And one very lazy dog.
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That is awesome.
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