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Zigeunerweisen by Sarasate

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 No idea in what order I will post these, but this is the last string bass piece I plan to grab for now. 6:02 hours of blessed sleep. I gave myself permission to miss an in-person meeting if sleep took precedence and what do you know? Exercise bike seems to matter about sleep even if it seems late enough that the energy level might keep me up. Let's SEE if I can get to a more standard sleep schedule. 

Love me tender like no one else has previously imagined

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 Another one performer records two tracks items from before the pandemic even 6:22 blessed hours of sleep. Maybe too much exercise bike while getting YouTube fix because I woke up sore. But not enough sleep to get fully motivated. SIGH

Sabre dance on string bass

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Another in my series of some kind of extreme musical performances. The piece is not usually played on string bass and involves finger work higher up in pitch and on the fingerboard than if it were performed on other instruments. Also, the energy level is a bit of a musical pep talk.  3:22 hours of sleep. More would definitely be better but I am glad I showered before bed. Thinking today of how to get rid of LOTS that is superfluous. Also I want a nap. Sigh. And no getting swallowed in YouTube current events...

Things maybe contrabassoons should not be asked to do: Star Wars theme

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 This passes the "anything on contrabassoon...?" test 5:12 hours of sleep. Amazing how sleep gives me a lot of writing energy but still not housekeeping energy. Also, stationary bike instead of more whole body activity.

Hungarian dance for sting bass and piano

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 What makes this dance specifically eastern European? Who cares? Somehow I always find this kind of music agreeable. 6:03 hours of sleep. Not enough exercise today. Oh well. Actually, for a while I had on sandals but that was a little too cool. So instead now it's my Hokas. Somehow fewer pairs of shoes are making me happy than I have in my supply. The flatter the better but my feet are all over the place, mashing one toe here, one toe there....

The highland tiger

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 Another feel good habitat / species tale 5:13 hours of blessed sleep AND up in time to go to Church Council event. Well worth it.

Westphalian Pumpernickel Bread

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 All of this, the chemistry, the fermentation, the cracked but not ground rye, the cooking technique is fascinating--and sounds a little weird. I am intrigued. Am I intrigued enough to try it? Um.... 4:40 hours of sleep on top of falling asleep in my chair before going to bed.