On May 10, 2010, I posted "Set List - It's a Beautiful Day" to describe the arrival of Spring in its visual beauty and upbeat music lingering through wide open windows letting in refreshing air.
On this day - May 5, 2015 - "Set List - Beautiful Day" is a reflection of my unconditional love for Set List and going back to my roots in blogging article style about music and musicians.
"Beautiful Day" is a defining song by U2. Of course, there are so many songs that highlight the success of U2. Alas, I have chosen to write about "Beautiful Day" for my permanent return to Set List and U2 as the perfect start.
"Beautiful Day" is a success on several levels -
- First song on the 2000 All That You Can't Leave Behind album
- 2001 Grammy Awards:
Song of the Year...Record of the Year...Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
- Played in all concerts as of the 2001 Elevation Tour
On January 3, 2014, Rolling Stone posted Readers' Poll: The 10 Greatest U2 Albums. The most predominant selections were Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby. October, War, and All That You Can't Leave Behind ranked high as well.
U2's official website - www.u2.com - is a phenomenal source to keep in touch, from news clips to U2 history to a web shop and much more. U2's website is currently promoting the band's upcoming Innocence + Experience tour. Tour dates (set to begin on May 14, 2015) and ticket availability are listed under "Tours."
In conclusion to this post, my Set List motto remains strong - Play it!
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Monday, May 4, 2015
Set List - Rainy Day Classic
Jazz is relaxing on rainy spring or summer days.
However, perhaps one should not rule out singing on rainy spring or summer days.
Gene Kelly made a rainy day seem so enjoyable - splash through puddles, dismiss the umbrella, embrace the downpour, and...
"I'm singin' in the rain."
Set List - Rainy Day Jazz
Spring has arrived in Chicago. Leaves are budding. Grass is growing. Flowers are blooming. Warmer weather breezes through wide open windows. April sprinkles have turned to May showers. A season of relief from the dread of winter.
Jazz is the perfect backdrop to rainy days.
Miles Davis on the trumpet is the ultimate form of relaxation as the pitter-patter of rain drops fall peacefully to the ground.
On May 4, 2010, I posted jazz as tranquil on rainy days.
On May 4, 2015, jazz will always be tranquil on rainy days.
Jazz is the perfect backdrop to rainy days.
Miles Davis on the trumpet is the ultimate form of relaxation as the pitter-patter of rain drops fall peacefully to the ground.
On May 4, 2010, I posted jazz as tranquil on rainy days.
On May 4, 2015, jazz will always be tranquil on rainy days.
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Set List Anniversary
In April 2010, I came across Blogger. I knew and understood the concept of blogging, but never actually practiced. I considered what Blogger had to offer in terms of design...I was unaware of Google AdSense at the time. I found a beautifully simplistic template with great layout options. I chose, at random, a URL and blog title - creativity had not occurred to me. I created a long post journal. And there you have it - my first blog. I enjoyed my first blog and eventually the addition of Google AdSense. However, my ultimate blog goal rested with a niche in music...
So I turned back to Blogger. In May 2010, I had the chance to take creative license in design. I knew I wanted a dark blue background. The title design was intriguing. I wanted to incorporate album covers as part of the look. Set List was a creatively must title. Duran Duran was my inspiration. And there you have it - Set List with the forever motto "play it!".
On May 1, 2010, I published my first post to Set List - an obvious introduction to my love of music in multiple genres and where this blog would lead. On May 3, 2010 - exactly five years ago today - I published a post all about Duran Duran.
In retrospect, my first blog was a form of practice. I wrote for the sake of writing. My first go with Google AdSense was briefly successful. By the Fall of 2010, though, I was running out of steam and initial excitement.
Set List, on the other hand, was an ultimate goal achieved. I may have slowed down after five years, but my passion and love for this blog remains strong and permanent.
And so I wish a Happy Anniversary to Set List. Always remember to play it!
So I turned back to Blogger. In May 2010, I had the chance to take creative license in design. I knew I wanted a dark blue background. The title design was intriguing. I wanted to incorporate album covers as part of the look. Set List was a creatively must title. Duran Duran was my inspiration. And there you have it - Set List with the forever motto "play it!".
On May 1, 2010, I published my first post to Set List - an obvious introduction to my love of music in multiple genres and where this blog would lead. On May 3, 2010 - exactly five years ago today - I published a post all about Duran Duran.
In retrospect, my first blog was a form of practice. I wrote for the sake of writing. My first go with Google AdSense was briefly successful. By the Fall of 2010, though, I was running out of steam and initial excitement.
Set List, on the other hand, was an ultimate goal achieved. I may have slowed down after five years, but my passion and love for this blog remains strong and permanent.
And so I wish a Happy Anniversary to Set List. Always remember to play it!
Friday, August 15, 2014
Always Remember to Play It
Pro bloggers always stress consistency with postings. An audience will notice the post frequency and expect such maintenance.
Set List has been my creative outlet for four years. A joy to be my very first blog.
In 2013, I lost my drive to post. However, in that year, I faced devastating personal issues that Set List could not distract me from.
In May of this year, my passion for posting anything music related returned in the most fantastic of ways. I was thrilled and eager to write as often as possible.
In June of this year, my pace slowed down. I thought advertising Duran Duran concert DVDs and Miles Davis albums through Amazon would give me time to find new topics to pick up the momentum.
As of July, I have once again lost my drive to post.
I will never neglect Set List. I hope that readers and passersby will continue to be interested and always remember to play it.
Set List has been my creative outlet for four years. A joy to be my very first blog.
In 2013, I lost my drive to post. However, in that year, I faced devastating personal issues that Set List could not distract me from.
In May of this year, my passion for posting anything music related returned in the most fantastic of ways. I was thrilled and eager to write as often as possible.
In June of this year, my pace slowed down. I thought advertising Duran Duran concert DVDs and Miles Davis albums through Amazon would give me time to find new topics to pick up the momentum.
As of July, I have once again lost my drive to post.
I will never neglect Set List. I hope that readers and passersby will continue to be interested and always remember to play it.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Speaking of the Wild Boys
In March of this year, I launched a Duran Duran fan website -
Play It Duran Duran
My site features 8 Photo Albums -
"Duran Duran" Album
"DD Album Covers" Album
"DD Greatest Hits" Album
"DD Live" Album
Simon Le Bon album
Nick Rhodes album
John Taylor album
Roger Taylor album
My site features a Video gallery -
Live concerts and Music videos...just to name a few
My site features a Forums setting -
View my website link for the categories.
My site features a Links list -
View my website link for this tab.
My site features a Blog.
Play It Duran Duran has received positive feedback from fellow "Duranies." If you are an ultimate Duran Duran fan or hold great interest, explore what my website has to offer. Membership is free! As my Set List motto goes, play it!
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