The Log Driver’s Waltz
So, in addition to photography (and the requisite physics), one of my other loves is music. I was always in the music groups in high school - band, choir, symphony, and I loved them all. During my undergrad, my participation in music groups largely declined. Sure, I was in the non-audition band one semester, and one of the choirs another semester, but for the most part, I left the music-making up to the music majors.
Since being in grad school, (and having finished all my required classes), I decided that I wanted to participate again. So, I auditioned for most of the a capella groups on campus (and there are a lot of them) as well as for the Women’s Glee Club. Lo and behold, last semester I became a member of the Glee Club, and joy of joys, I could participate in an actual music group again. This semester I’m still a member, and I’m still enjoying it.
Anyway, all this brings me to the point of this post. One of the songs we’re singing this semester is a Canadian folk song called “The Log Driver’s Waltz”. This song has been immortalized in an animated short by the National Film Board of Canada, and it really is something to see:
And, if you’re interested, here’s the version of the song we’ll be singing in our concert:
Great arrangement! I look forward to hearing it. Did you know that Kate McGarrigle (one of the singers in the animation) is the mother of Rufus and Martha Wainwright?
I didn’t know that! I’m not actually familiar with Martha Wainwright’s music, but it’s the second time in the last few days I’ve heard her name, so perhaps I should go check her out.