The enchanting sound of 'Margi'

              Cyberdate: 25 May 1998

              Omega is proud and honored to present this latest concert by Margi Harrell. The voluminous e-mail exchange, which its production necessitated, convinced me that in addition to being an accomplished musician, here was one great lady! You can view her biography here

              Through the magic of cyberspace, you are to attend a concert which as not yet taken place! Lucky you... as you will soon discover. Today's special guest: Margi Harrell at the keyboard. The Theme: Springtime in Arkansas. The Place: Somewhere in Arkansas. Concert duration: 40 minutes. As usual, a good sound board with wavetable is recommended to fully enjoy this and all other concerts. Maestro!

              So.... find a nice, comfy chair, grab a good book, pretend you are reading it and... enjoy the concert, which, as always, begins with the national anthem of the host country.

              National Anthem

              Arkansas Traveler The American National Anthem

              1943.... the Academy Award ©. The winner for best picture: Casablanca. It was Humphrey Bogart's first romantic role, having previously specialized in gangster roles. The most famous song from Casablanca was "As time goes by," topping the Hit Parade radio program for a solid 23 weeks in 1943. To best enjoy this opening number, just imagine you are, where else? There's Rick and Ilsa and the first notes of "As time goes by" fill the air. Ah, memories!

              You must re-mem-ber this,
              a kiss is still a kiss,
              a sigh is just a sigh;
              The fun-da-men-tal things ap - ply,
              As Time Goes By...

              .


              As time goes by


              Play it again Sam

              Beale Street Blues: The following number will send you to Memphis, Tennessee.... home of the blues. Very similar to Bourbon Street in New Orleans in that it is just Club after Club,,,,,and people just strolling down the middle of the street. On little park corners, there are performers outside jamming out some blues, and of course you hear the sounds from each club as you pass by. To quote Margi.. "-went to Memphis and a stroll down Beale Street left me with that old down home blues feel embedded in my brain." Enjoy!


              Beale Street Blues

              While you have the beat down pat, what more natural to follow this number then the ever popular Saint-Louis Blues?


              Saint Louis Blues


              True Love

              Two of the most beautiful songs ever composed. The memories these two brings back.....


              Gershwin's Someone to watch over me

              The idea is catching on! Everyone is reading.... or pretending to.

              The first song in the following medley entitled For my Love is an oldie sung by Alice Faye called "You'll never know just how much I love you". The second is Nat King Cole's "Unforgettable" and the 3rd is one of my favorites: "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing". The stars of that movie were William Holden and Jennifer Jones. No... they don't make movies like that no more.


              For My Love

              A beautiful version of Unchained Melody leads the following medley followed by "I only have eyes for you" and then a few bars of "I will Always Love You".


              Love Melody

              Who can ever forget that beautiful movie 'Three coins in the fountain' starring Louis Jourdan, Jean Peters and Clifton Webb? For a beautiful view of the Fountain de Trevi, click here And, if you so feel inclined, why not sing along?


              3 Coins in the Fountain

              One of the greatest hits of "The Platter" was the following number. Back in the early seventies, I had the pleasure to host one of the group's singers who was then performing at our Officers Mess and it goes without saying "My Prayer" was among the most of the requested numbers drawn from his vast repertoire. What a nice memory this song brings back to me.


              My Prayer

              Time for a little levity.... When I first heard the next song I could not help but laugh my heart out! It reminded me of a little tune we French Canadian kids used to sing. Whenever I sang it my mother would admonish me saying "John! I don't like it when you sing that silly song. It's not nice for your little sister." To us little kids, that was akin to an encore request and we'd go and sing it with even more gusto. For all those ex little French Canuks out there who sang that song when they were young, that song is for ya! Here are the opening lyrics as I remember them: (not pretty!) Sorry but I cannot supply a translation to that one.


              Oh Grand Desespoir....

              Oh! Grand de - ses - poir,
              ma p'tite soeur est tom - be dans l'cra - choir,
              et - pour - la - sau -ver;
              va - fa - loir que j'ap - pren - ne a na - ger!

              Oh! Grand de - ses - poir,
              ma p'tite soeur est tom - be dans l'cra - choir,
              et - pour - la - sau -ver;
              va - fa - loir que j'ap - pren - ne a na - ger!

              And, as my dear father used to say "Excusez la!" Then, he would take a bow! Oh what sweet souvenirs these are.

              Here's another one of my favorites. Love the execution of that one with all those little crystal clear notes floating off the clavier...


              The Twilight Song

              We close this concert with an original composition entitled "Dreams..." As Margi stated "a reverie type where I just let my fingers go and see what they come up with". And I can only add to that "Bravo". Dim the lights low and.... dream on...


              Dreams

              We hope you enjoyed this special concert. I would love to read your comments. Won't you please take a minute and sign the Guestbook?

              Visit Margi's homepage for more of her great music! right here and, please, take a minute and let her know how much you enjoyed her music.

              This concert was a Canadian/American joint effort. The CyberYear: 1998. And now.... the Canadian national anthem... a la 'forties' era.

              Royal Union George VI

              God Save The King

              CREDITS

              This concert would not have been possible without the gracious contribution of Margi. Thank you for making your music available to the Internet community.

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