One of the many things I am grateful for in my life is music – in particular – my Dad’s music. I truly believe music promotes good health and healing. I was fortunate to grow up hearing live music every day of my life. My Dad is an amazing pianist, composer and arranger. He can truly play anything. I grew up hearing Rachmaninoff’s third piano concerto – performed by my Dad in our living room. He has composed many original works as well as arranged popular and classical pieces.
In what now seems a life time ago, my Dad and I performed together 6 days a week (five nights and Sunday brunch). It was how I paid for graduate school. But, more importantly, it was fun, sheer joy. Nothing replaces playing that often – no amount of practice is the same. So I have, to say the least, lost whatever chops I ever did have. But, it is still a joy to play with my Dad.
So, here’s a little bit of me and my Dad playing on Christmas day. My bass playing isn’t so great on this – it is a fast paced song that I haven’t played in a long time, so it was a bit hard to keep up . . . but fun. (Also, the fall I had down my stairs was just before this little number . . . I didn’t know I had really injured myself yet, looking forward to getting better and having an easier time lugging my bass around) 🙂
My Dad is his usual amazing self . . . have a listen (the link below will take you to youtube – haven’t figured out a fancier way to do it than this) 🙂
By the way, my Dad is a cancer survivor too!
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love Baby
Happy New Year to everyone! I wish you health and all good things in the year to come!
Love and peace,
Lisa
cancerfree2b 
Love the video! You two look and sound so great together!
Awe, Thank you Sandy! It is always great to play with my Dad. This was after my tumble down the stairs, so I wasn’t feeling so hot. But, couldn’t pass up an opportunity to play with my Dad.
I hope your are feeling better every minute! Thinking of you and sending love, prayers and healing thoughts your way!
XOXOXOXOX
Lisa
Very well done! I’m listening to the music right now, it’s lovely and so cherry. No wonder you so enjoyed playing every night. All I do is sing in my kitchen, but it lightens the load (of dishes, etc) each time! ~Catherine
Thank you for commenting on my post!
Happy New Year to you!
Wishing you a very happy and healthy 2013!
XOXOXOX
Lisa