Dear friends,
The magnificence was deeply familiar and altogether new. I was playing violin again among lush strings, swelling percussion, layered woodwinds, and insistent brass. Every part of me was hard at work. I couldn't close my eyes, but the music washed over me. Life had handed me a major surprise. I was in the orchestra at the Starlight Theatre backing Josh Groban….seriously, Josh Groban! His voice was even more powerful, nuanced, and stunning up close.
Whose singing or speaking voice has inspired you lately?
Here’s an excerpt of “Skyfall” written by Adele and Paul Epworth. (Thankfully my bow kept moving in the right direction…)
“Trees have been around for nearly 400 million years – a good amount of time to accumulate some serious wisdom – and they’ve become masters at adapting, surviving, and thriving... So sit back, let the wind gently rustle your canopy, and discover how to be more tree.”
“Wally Funk has been awarded the 2022 Michael Collins Trophy for Lifetime Achievement. Funk dedicated decades of her life to flight instruction and safety, excelled in the Lovelace Woman in Space Program in the early 1960s, and last year achieved her dream of going to space, flying on board Blue Origin's New Shepard capsule.”
“If there is one thing that is constant in this world, it is the power of music.” ~Josh Groban
Alongside you, Joy
Joy Zimmerman is a folk and acoustic roots singer-songwriter creating community through music. A multi-instrumentalist with a rich, clear voice, Joy blends insightful songwriting, fiddle tunes, and storytelling into performances that leave a lasting impact. Her latest album, Where the Light Lives, debuted at #6 on the Folk Alliance International Chart. Dani Goodband of Lakeside Music calls her “a show any host would line up to present.” joyzimmermanmusic.com