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Update from the house of Plague (Day 108 of Year 2)
Covid: Infections rising, but vaccines saving lives
There were 27,125 new cases reported on 2 July - up from 15,810 a week before
^Basically - KEEP WEARING YOUR MASK, vaccinated or not. You don't want this, trust me.
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So, since I am Resting, I listened to the whole of Series 9 of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme (direct link here). Only 6 episodes but incredibly well-crafted & interlinked &... *waves hands ineffectually* Everything. It's basically a family history, dipping in and out of different years and slowly creating a truly wonderful picture. (And I say this as someone who generally doesn't do well with radio stuff, I lose track of who's who. Thankfully - I have now discovered - people have created guides for this one, so I can go back & work out all the bits I didn't catch.)
I have A LOT of emotions about Uncle Newt.
I decided to delve in not just because I had the time, but also because of this from John Finnemore (which I added to yesterday's post):
'Now the more metaphysical answer. This series is rather different from the previous eight series. I'm very proud of it, and I'd love you to hear it. However, it turns out to be one of those shows where it takes a couple of episodes to get into it... but I think it's fair to say the people who do get into it REALLY get into it. Two days after the final episode aired, I was invited to a Zoom meeting where about a hundred people had got together to share theories, analysis, and poetry about it. That... didn't happen with any of the previous series. And not just because Zoom wasn't a thing then.' (x)
I can absolutely see why. Plus there is lovely lgbtq+ representation - going to show that it's not just for Pride month! *g* - but not just 'for show' but relevant to the plot. Also nightingale icon used with absolute delight. I can't begin to explain. (Woof, woof, woof <3)
ETA: Tagged with the Good Omens tag, so I an find this again.
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I've been trying to ignore the news whilst unwell, but I still heard how the planet is literally on fire. (Again, still.)
Canada Lytton: Heatwave record village overwhelmingly burned in wildfire
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Daily Dimash: Qaraǵym-aı
Since today's topic is... covid & family, a fitting (and touching) song.
This performance is from a TV memorial ceremony for the people who died of Covid-19. Dimash dedicated his performance to the great composer and Honored Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kenes Duisekeyev. Kenes Duisekeyev was Dimash's teacher/mentor in the master's program of the Kazakh National University of Arts.
Story of the song creation:
The words of this composition were written more than 25 years ago and they were dedicated to the daughter of Shomishbay Sariev, who was getting married. At the request of his friend Shomishbay Nagashbaevich, Kenes Duysekeyev wrote music to the words, which in turn reflected the composer's sadness about the never-come true wedding of his 19-year-old sister, who had passed away.
Here, obviously, the song is also used as a memorial for covid victims.
From the comments to a reaction video:
"This is a beautiful, terribly sad and mournful tribute to [Dimash's] old mentor, Professor Kenes, who died in July of Covid-19. The professor wrote this song in honor of his sister who died at 19. He had an important part in Dimash's development as a singer and artist/composer. His loss took a big toll on Dimash and Kazakhstan. He is the second of Dimash's close friends to die from Covid. When Dimash was around 16, he asked the Professor if he could sing this song at a competition, but the professor refused, saying he didn't think Dimash was old enough or mature enough to capture the passion and sentiment in the song. About a year later, the Professor relented and Dimash did sing it. But this version is so special and devoid of anything that could be detrimental to the message of the song and the emotion and power with which it is conveyed. I have turned to this song more than once a day, when I think of lost loved ones from Covid or worry about the outcome of my beleagured country's presidential race. The beauty of this song relieves my heart." (Patricia, Jerry's wife)
You can find Dimash's earlier performance here, from 2016.
And from comments elsewhere, this snippet from an interview:
Interview with Karagym-Ay song composer, Kenes Duisenkeev, pronounced Kenes DoosenkEEv:
In 2016, my 70th anniversary was celebrated right here in Astana. It was decided that it would take place in the concert hall Kazakhstan.
Then Dimash Kudaibergen came to me and said, "Kenes aga," how do you look at it when I perform the song Karagym-Ay?! In fact, I already invited another singer to perform this song. But I didn't want to disappoint the boy. I thought he was a talented boy who had just gotten to his feet, so I didn't say no, but said, prepare yourself for the performance. In two days, a rehearsal will take place in the concert hall Kazakhstan, on the day of the concert day, you will come and i will hear your performance.
Dimash finished performing, I didn't notice when I got up and called Dimash. Come here dear, come here and I hugged him.
I hugged him and said, God gave you not only a voice but also a heart and, most importantly, wisdom. I didn't think a young boy who wasn't even 20 could understand the philosophical depth of this song. In fact, he realized all my thoughts on this song. (x)
Dimash Masterpost
There were 27,125 new cases reported on 2 July - up from 15,810 a week before
^Basically - KEEP WEARING YOUR MASK, vaccinated or not. You don't want this, trust me.
~
So, since I am Resting, I listened to the whole of Series 9 of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme (direct link here). Only 6 episodes but incredibly well-crafted & interlinked &... *waves hands ineffectually* Everything. It's basically a family history, dipping in and out of different years and slowly creating a truly wonderful picture. (And I say this as someone who generally doesn't do well with radio stuff, I lose track of who's who. Thankfully - I have now discovered - people have created guides for this one, so I can go back & work out all the bits I didn't catch.)
I have A LOT of emotions about Uncle Newt.
I decided to delve in not just because I had the time, but also because of this from John Finnemore (which I added to yesterday's post):
'Now the more metaphysical answer. This series is rather different from the previous eight series. I'm very proud of it, and I'd love you to hear it. However, it turns out to be one of those shows where it takes a couple of episodes to get into it... but I think it's fair to say the people who do get into it REALLY get into it. Two days after the final episode aired, I was invited to a Zoom meeting where about a hundred people had got together to share theories, analysis, and poetry about it. That... didn't happen with any of the previous series. And not just because Zoom wasn't a thing then.' (x)
I can absolutely see why. Plus there is lovely lgbtq+ representation - going to show that it's not just for Pride month! *g* - but not just 'for show' but relevant to the plot. Also nightingale icon used with absolute delight. I can't begin to explain. (Woof, woof, woof <3)
ETA: Tagged with the Good Omens tag, so I an find this again.
~
I've been trying to ignore the news whilst unwell, but I still heard how the planet is literally on fire. (Again, still.)
Canada Lytton: Heatwave record village overwhelmingly burned in wildfire
~
Daily Dimash: Qaraǵym-aı
Since today's topic is... covid & family, a fitting (and touching) song.
This performance is from a TV memorial ceremony for the people who died of Covid-19. Dimash dedicated his performance to the great composer and Honored Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kenes Duisekeyev. Kenes Duisekeyev was Dimash's teacher/mentor in the master's program of the Kazakh National University of Arts.
Story of the song creation:
The words of this composition were written more than 25 years ago and they were dedicated to the daughter of Shomishbay Sariev, who was getting married. At the request of his friend Shomishbay Nagashbaevich, Kenes Duysekeyev wrote music to the words, which in turn reflected the composer's sadness about the never-come true wedding of his 19-year-old sister, who had passed away.
Here, obviously, the song is also used as a memorial for covid victims.
From the comments to a reaction video:
"This is a beautiful, terribly sad and mournful tribute to [Dimash's] old mentor, Professor Kenes, who died in July of Covid-19. The professor wrote this song in honor of his sister who died at 19. He had an important part in Dimash's development as a singer and artist/composer. His loss took a big toll on Dimash and Kazakhstan. He is the second of Dimash's close friends to die from Covid. When Dimash was around 16, he asked the Professor if he could sing this song at a competition, but the professor refused, saying he didn't think Dimash was old enough or mature enough to capture the passion and sentiment in the song. About a year later, the Professor relented and Dimash did sing it. But this version is so special and devoid of anything that could be detrimental to the message of the song and the emotion and power with which it is conveyed. I have turned to this song more than once a day, when I think of lost loved ones from Covid or worry about the outcome of my beleagured country's presidential race. The beauty of this song relieves my heart." (Patricia, Jerry's wife)
You can find Dimash's earlier performance here, from 2016.
And from comments elsewhere, this snippet from an interview:
Interview with Karagym-Ay song composer, Kenes Duisenkeev, pronounced Kenes DoosenkEEv:
In 2016, my 70th anniversary was celebrated right here in Astana. It was decided that it would take place in the concert hall Kazakhstan.
Then Dimash Kudaibergen came to me and said, "Kenes aga," how do you look at it when I perform the song Karagym-Ay?! In fact, I already invited another singer to perform this song. But I didn't want to disappoint the boy. I thought he was a talented boy who had just gotten to his feet, so I didn't say no, but said, prepare yourself for the performance. In two days, a rehearsal will take place in the concert hall Kazakhstan, on the day of the concert day, you will come and i will hear your performance.
Dimash finished performing, I didn't notice when I got up and called Dimash. Come here dear, come here and I hugged him.
I hugged him and said, God gave you not only a voice but also a heart and, most importantly, wisdom. I didn't think a young boy who wasn't even 20 could understand the philosophical depth of this song. In fact, he realized all my thoughts on this song. (x)
Dimash Masterpost