Tom is Back in Blue Bloods

Did you hear that Tom Selleck is returning to TV? I am such a fan. I fell in love with Tom during his Magnum P.I. days. That was my favorite show for years and I even watched many times in syndication. I also saw Tom play a sheriff in the recent series of Jesse Stone movies. Soon I can see him every week on CBS in the new fall drama called "Blue Bloods." He is playing the role of the New York City police chief named Frank. Apparently, his character's father was a previous police chief plus his children also work in law enforcement. So there will be a blend of family dynamics and police drama. I wonder if the drama will be more emotional or violent or a combination. Either way, this sounds like a perfect fit for Tom. He makes a good and believable cop. He is tough yet personable. He is handsome and rugged. He is a dream guy. I like watching him in powerful roles where he has difficult choices to make. Tom is such a good actor. I will most definitely be watching "Blue Bloods" on my directv on Friday, September 24. I can't wait!

NFL CHAMPIONSHIPS………YAWN

Well the first game between the Colts and Jets ended up like I thought. I also thought that the Saints would beat the Vikings. What I didn’t know was it would take a bonehead play by Brett Farve to do it.
What did he think he was doing when they had the game in reach with seconds to go and he runs to his right and throws a pass across his body? Yes an interception, he probably won’t sleep for months thinking how he screwed up his chance to go to the Super Bowl.
Actually the Vikings gave it all they had. They were just stupid to win, mistakes which led to turnovers. You can’t give the ball up in games and expect to win. Then the final seconds when they were within reach of a field goal, they get a penalty for having 12 players in the huddle. What the hell was going on out there? It got worse from there when Farve threw the interception. Geez, all the hard work for the year, gone down the drain, and into the sewer, because of stupid mistakes.
They came in second place in the National Conference Championship. I was always told if you come in second that means you’re the first loser. In this game Farve was the big loser, and everything he did during the year, means nothing

Singing and playing at the same time

Playing the piano, and singing at the same time can take a little bit of work. To play accompaniment piano is quite different, than just playing the piano solo. It changes everything once you have someone singing with you.

You need to get comfortable with the person that you are playing accompaniment piano for. You need know what the person wants, and what they feel good with. It’s all about technique with the chords you use.

Changing chords when you play accompaniment piano, will make the difference in the sound of the music that is made. Different chords will change the music. It’s a way to complement the person who is singing.

Once you get started and began to accompany on the piano, you will notice that it’s not just playing. Different chord techniques, allows you to give your singer, or yourself a variety within the same song.