Spinning to the Music of a Music Box

 
Ballerina Large Plum

I love music. Any and all kinds of music. The music can come from the radio, album, or a music box. One of my favorite gifts was a white jewelry music box, that when you pulled the drawer out music would play and butterflies would day around on the mirror. I still have that jewelry box today, and it still works. But I also have other music boxes as well. I have grown up and so have my taste in music boxes. Like the one above from the Amazing Music Box Company, I can see myself lifting the lid, and dancing around my room to the music emanating from the music box.

 
Butterflies Music Box
When my Grandsons were little, we would lay down for a nap, falling asleep to the sound of one of my many music boxes. The Elm Burlwood music box with it's inlaid butterflies would be a welcome addition to my collection of music boxes. The Amazing Music Box Co. has many beautiful music boxes to choose from.

Did you know that the history of music boxes date back centuries? I didn't. And that watchmakers were the ones to create them in the beginning, using a metal disk in the 18th century. Later they switched to cylinders that were powered with a spring. After an invention by Paillard in 1862, removable cylinders were introduced so that the melody could be changed.

 
Lilac High Gloss Heart and Flower Inlay Music Box
The Amazing Music Box Co. has some amazing music boxes to choose from. if you are needing a gift for a wedding or an anniversary, check them out. If you need a gift for someone that has everything, look at the music boxes that the Amazing Music Box Co has to offer, everyone needs at least one music box in their life.

A music box would make a wonderful gift for the young (what child would not enjoy watching a cylinder spinning around and making music) or the young at heart. Check out all of the beautiful music boxes at the Amazing Music Box Company for one you would enjoy.

Honestech Audio Recorder Deluxe Giveaway

How many of us still have cassette tapes that we no longer listen to because they are not CDs?  I probably have close to 150+, but now there is this fabulous tool along with software that will turn your cassettes into MP3 files so that you can burn the music you love onto CDs.  I have a ton of older music that I love such as Brenda Lee, The Doors, Eagles, Beatles, Ros Stewart, and many, many more.  I really need one of these.  You can win this by going to FAVE Crafts and entering.  You have until May 28th to enter.

Good Luck,
BrendaLea

Giveaway Day 17 - Music For Your Ears

Who likes Music? If you do: Raise Your Hands High Up In The Air! Mine are there. I love music of all genre. At one point in my life I didn't care for the Classics, and was stuck on Country. But today I LOVE any kind of music. The more music in my life the better.

I recently had a chance to review a wonderful new CD titled: Rhythm & Blues and you can win your very own copy.

I jumped at the chance because I love music, and I knew I had this set of giveaways to come and wanted more than just art supplies, books, and pieces of art made by me to giveaway. And I am so glad that I did. I love this album! And will be listening to it on a regular basis.

This Cd is exactly what you think of when you think Rhythm & Blues. It is up beat and reminds you of the 60's and 70's when The Four Tops, Otis Redding and The Supremes, among others, became a global phenomenon and has inspired a new generation of artists who are reviving the classic soul sound. The album features first generation soul legends and rising stars of the retro R&B revival. It was released on February 9, 2010. This is the the label’s first album exclusively dedicated to the genre.

This album can be purchased at the Putumayo website for $14.98, where you can also sample the music. It can also be found at Amazon.com.

FEATURED ARTISTS include:
Lavelle White • James Hunter • Cracked Ice • The Quantic Soul Orchestra featuring Kabir • The Emotions • Sam Moore, Keb’ Mo’ and Angie Stone • Catherine Russell • Ruthie Foster • Snooks Eaglin • Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings • Rockie Charles • Irma Thomas with Henry Butler

ABOUT THE ALBUM:
Rhythm & Blues features songs by other contemporary artists including British musician James Hunter, who blends intricate guitar licks with an Otis Redding-like wail on “’Til Your Fool Comes Home.” On “100 Days, 100 Nights,” Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings deliver a deeply stirring performance that reflects the pain of the lyrics. The Quantic Soul Orchestra mixes rhythm and blues with elements of reggae and Latin jazz in their cover of the Marion Black classic “Who Knows.” Jazz and blues vocalist Catherine Russell and New York collective Cracked Ice round out this collection of rhythm and blues that is “guaranteed to make you feel good.”

About The Company:
The Putumayo label grew out of Putumayo clothing company, founded by Dan Storper in 1975 and sold in 1997. Co-founder Michael Kraus joined Storper to help launch Putumayo World Music in 1993. In the past 17 years, the label has become known primarily for its upbeat and melodic compilations of great international music characterized by the company's motto: “guaranteed to make you feel good!”

Putumayo’s CD covers feature the distinctive art of Nicola Heindl, whose colorful, folkloric style represents one of Putumayo's goals: to connect the traditional to the contemporary.

Dan Storper’s vision of establishing a global company and lifestyle brand is being furthered by CD distribution in more than 100 countries. The opening of Putumayo Europe, in Hilversum, Holland in 2000 enabled the company to connect with the European music and retail scene. As of March 2008, the Putumayo Europe office was re-located to Weesp, Holland, near Amsterdam. The expansion of Putumayo International has also extended the label’s presence in South America, Asia, Africa and Oceania. The company now has offices in 15 countries around the world.

**Mandatory Entry**

Post a comment to my question:

What is your favorite kind (genre) of music?
Do you also have a favorite artist you would like to share?

My Answer:
As I mentioned earlier, I love all kinds of music. One of my all time favorite music artist is Brenda Lee (I was named after her), but I have way too many to list.

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**RULES**

• This one is open World Wide
  
• Giveaway ends March 23, 2010 at 12(noon) CST
• Winners will be chosen via Random.Org., and contacted by email
• Winners will have 48 hours to respond to the email, or another winner will be chosen
• I will post winners weekly instead of daily

(While a complimentary CD was provided to The Purple Lady for review courtesy of Putumayo World Music and E1 Music Canada, no other compensation was given. All remarks are the personal and honest opinions of The Purple Lady)