Dedicated to Stephen Lawrence

with special thanks to Bernie Katzman and Sigal Chen

This blog is the second in a series devoted to music.

I wish to invite you to visit my first music blog at:

http://susanmaskinsongs.blogspot.com 

The songs in that blog are for  children

Blog Introduction

 

LOVE SONGS

GIVE MY LOVE  TO YOU

 

Lyrics

(note: any name can be substituted for Mindy)

Mindy, a lovely vision to see..
From when we met I knew that...
Mindy, you're the one for me. 


MIndy, with your eyes sparkling blue.
(or... "Mindy,  my heart keeps you in  view")

I'm in love with you.
You're my dreams come true.

When you meet someone.
That special day..
To share your life with.. 
In such a precious way, so dearest
Mindy..What I will always want to do.
Give my heart and my soul.
And all my love to you.

SHARING MY LIFE WITH YOU

Lyrics

Spending, my life with you..
That is the thing that I want to do.

Cause from the start I could clearly see...that

you're the only one for me. And 

I'm so in love with you.

When we first met I knew how true that

You and me, we make a good team..
That's why I'll spend my life with you.

When we're strolling through the park and we're

walking hand in hand.
It makes me feel wonderfully good.

I know I'm fortunate, lucky in love.

Top of the world.

Really grand..

I'm spending my life with you.

That is what I want to do.

And every day I can loudly say,

You're the best for me in every way.

Yes I'm so in love with you.

I feel blessed, I truly do.

Cause you and me make a fabulous team..

My heart's all a-glow, and I need you to know...

I want to give my love to you.

MOMENTS

  

Lyrics

Moments, Lovely moments,

Precious moments...

Shared with you.

 You have all my lovin' pure and true.

Time we , spend together, is sheer splendor,

You and me.

You have my affection, always totally.

When you're standing beside me.

I feel a glow deep inside.

So very safe, ever carefree.

Filled with pride... and

I count all my blessings,

You are always in my heart.

We are each other's passion,

Forever, and never to part.

Click on the music below for the entire song sheet

FAVORITE SONGS

A precious gift from Bernie to me:


 

1.  A Song for Children about


The Color RED

 

Red- Instrumental

 

RED Improvisation created by Bernie Katzman based on the Song for Children


 

2. A Song for Children about English Language Structure: Singulars and Plurals
music and lyrics by Susan Maskin, arranged and performed by Bernie Katzman

Song

 

Instrumental

 






A Classical Improvisation, by Bernie Katzman
 



A Country Improvisation, by Bernie Katzman
 

 

3.  A Mini Halloween

I belong to some wonderful yahoo miniature groups. Although I do not have the ability to make the dolls and miniatures that these talented people create, I love looking at their work. Their museum-quality dolls and miniature exhibits are truly wonderful.

I am always looking for ways to contribute. This morning, as I was looking at  a magnificent miniature Halloween scene I thought that I would write a song for these terrific people who create the fantastically beautiful dolls, doll houses, doll scenes and crafted, as well as  knitted/crocheted miniature accessories.

Karin gave me permission to post the picture of her mini Halloween scene.

I am also proud to list her blog site:

http://orrlakemusings.blogspot.com/

 



 

HISTORICAL AND OTHER SATIRES
I enjoy a good laugh now and again.  Any person in political office must understand that they might be the subject of satire.  I wrote a few songs based on the history. I hope I got my facts straight! 

Click for the songs and background information


Old Tippacanoe

 Introduction
  Song

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Dear King Mob 
Introduction
Song

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Who In the World Was Franklin Pierce

 Song 
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Speaking in Praise of Rutherford Hayes
Song       

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Don't Tax Me 
Introduction 
Song 

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The Midnight Ride 
Introduction  
 Song
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On the Date We Got Wrong 
Song

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AP World: What a Course to Choose
Song

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The Human Condition: Fun at the Farm
Song  

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The Computer Age
Song
 

MELODIES AND IMPROVISATIONS-1

The person who  arranges,plays and sings my songs for the recordings is Bernie Katzman. He  also does instant improvisations in all styles--classical, jazz, blues, country, ragtime, modern etc.  I will post the original melody which I composed ( I am only  posting the instrumental) and follow up with Bernie's amazing improvisations.

Little Monkey

 I wrote a series of songs for children about animals in the zoo.

The Basic Melody

 
 Improvisation, The Monkey Rag, by Bernie Katzman

click here to see the musical score as transcribed by Dylan Roberts 

 IMPROVISATION:CLASSICAL



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When Animal Sounds Float Into My Ears

 I wrote a song for children about hearing animal sounds on a farm. In this instrumental the animal sounds are heard.

The basic melody with animal sounds

 

The improvisation played as a waltz

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Medieval Mist and Magic

 I decided to write a song with a medieval quality. However, I had no idea what a medieval balled was...sounds like....  So I went to Youtube and listened. Then I wrote this.  I was not sure what key it was in...couldn't figure it out. Then I found out that it is not in a major or minor key, but rather in a mode.  If you ask me what a mode is, I will tell you...I don't know!

Basic Melody

  

Improvisation, by Bernie Katzman

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BUMBLE BEE

This is a song for children about a bumble bee. It helps them hear the "b" sound.

 Instrumental

 

Improvisation

Bernie Katzman did this modern improvisation. His dogs decided to join in!




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HARRIET TUBMAN AND
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
A Musical

The Harriet Tubman/Underground Railroad musical has its own

blog. The link to that blog is:

http://harriettubman-undergroundrailroad.blogspot.com 

LOSING WEIGHT WITH MOTHER GOOSE

I am a member of weight watchers who believes in a wholesome approach to food management. I try to support my efforts by going to meetings. I belong to a supportive online weight watchers yahoo group. I also try to use some humor to help me in my weight-loss journey. Though this is a very serious matter, and quite frustrating to many, I always find humor helpful...at least to me.  Here are some songs I wrote, adapted from poems in a series called: LOSING WEIGHT WITH MOTHER GOOSE.

A WAS AN ARCHER

IMPROVISATION BY BERNIE KATZMAN

 

  

OLD KING COLE

 

IMPROVISATION BY BERNIE KATZMAN

JACK SPRAT




IMPROVISATION BY BERNIE KATZMAN