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Istrail Tunes: November 2008
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Lee Istrail gives you the inside scoop on his original tunes. Monday, November 24, 2008. And then covered by Poison in the 1980s. Well, my parents turn that one one its head; both my parents dance, and they both rock 'n roll! They dance really well and they got my brother and I interested in ballroom dancing and piano lessons. My dad taught me guitar when I was 13. Plus, they introduced me to the Beatles, Dylan, Joan Baez, Queen, and others. For having cool parents, I am grateful. To resume next week.
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Istrail Tunes: November 2009
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Lee Istrail gives you the inside scoop on his original tunes. Monday, November 30, 2009. This Thanksgiving, Rebekka and I hosted my parents, grandmother, and brother at our house. It was great to see everyone. The first night after dinner we had a jam session for hours, and we caught some of it on film. Here is the first song from the session, the Journey tune "Don't Stop Believin' ". That's my brother on piano and me on electric guitar. Rock 'n roll! View the music video H. Monday, November 2, 2009.
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Istrail Tunes: April 2009
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Lee Istrail gives you the inside scoop on his original tunes. Monday, April 27, 2009. And now, introducing a new album, " Love Is Not An Open Door. Listen to it HERE. The first track is " Blue Eyed Doe. But nobody can take away those bus rides home after school. I decided to keep the song light in tone, and add an electric guitar solo. The album cover art is by my friend Portside. Monday, April 20, 2009. OK, so what happened after Extreme Delusion dissolved? Ian turned out to be a cool cat who could play...
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Istrail Tunes: June 2009
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Lee Istrail gives you the inside scoop on his original tunes. Monday, June 29, 2009. This week, I am directing you to another video of a gig in front of some friends. The music is NOT mine; it is the best tune from the Lion King. I wrote the lyrics in collaboration with my wife Rebekka. Concerning the great legal doctrine of res judicata. It means no lawsuits for the rest of your days (on the same grounds). Ah, but the antagonist in this story tries to bring the same case three times. Photo is by Portside.
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Istrail Tunes: August 2009
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Lee Istrail gives you the inside scoop on his original tunes. Monday, August 3, 2009. I was sitting at my digital piano recently figuring out how to play the Jackson Five's "I Want You Back.". As I thought about the thirteen-year old Michael Jackson singing the song, I thought of the even younger Lee Istrail. Six years old), years later, listening to MJ. For the first time. Michael Jackson's "Thriller". On the tape recorder in my room to help me sleep; I can still remember how the tune relaxed me. MJ.
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Istrail Tunes: MJ Tribute
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Lee Istrail gives you the inside scoop on his original tunes. Monday, August 3, 2009. I was sitting at my digital piano recently figuring out how to play the Jackson Five's "I Want You Back.". As I thought about the thirteen-year old Michael Jackson singing the song, I thought of the even younger Lee Istrail. Six years old), years later, listening to MJ. For the first time. Michael Jackson's "Thriller". On the tape recorder in my room to help me sleep; I can still remember how the tune relaxed me. MJ.
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Istrail Tunes: Mitch Marzec's Band
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Lee Istrail gives you the inside scoop on his original tunes. Monday, July 27, 2009. In an earlier post, I discussed Jeremy Barnes' band and reminisced about the good old high school days when he and I jammed. Well, now I've tracked down another high school buddy who played some tunes with us back then. High school-era Mitch Marzec. Was a singer and hard- rockin. Mitch is now in a band called "An American Chinese." (official website HERE. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Lights in the Dark.
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Istrail Tunes: October 2009
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Lee Istrail gives you the inside scoop on his original tunes. Monday, October 19, 2009. Love Is Not An Open Door. The eighth track on the album " Love Is Not An Open Door. Is the title track. Listen and download HERE. This was one of my first originals. I wrote it in eighth grade, as a lament about the difficulty of finding true love. Though I was just 13 at the time, the lyrics channel the soul of a wise and world-weary traveler accompanied by a latin. The image of me jamming outdoors is by Portside.
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Istrail Tunes: September 2008
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Lee Istrail gives you the inside scoop on his original tunes. Monday, September 29, 2008. A Picture of You. During my junior year of high school, I became very fond of a gymnast in my Trig/ Precalc. Class She also shared my fondness for the Animaniacs. Who also played on " Keryn. And " Blue Rain. From the album "Jazz and Blues" (see earlier entries on the blog). My hat is off to Ian for his great contribution to the song's theme. Here it is, from the album, "In the Studio":. PS: I "got my woman" sooner t...
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Istrail Tunes: Love Is Not An Open Door
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Lee Istrail gives you the inside scoop on his original tunes. Monday, October 19, 2009. Love Is Not An Open Door. The eighth track on the album " Love Is Not An Open Door. Is the title track. Listen and download HERE. This was one of my first originals. I wrote it in eighth grade, as a lament about the difficulty of finding true love. Though I was just 13 at the time, the lyrics channel the soul of a wise and world-weary traveler accompanied by a latin. The image of me jamming outdoors is by Portside.
