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Saturday 21 September 2019
The Darling Buds Of May Theme Song
Recently, whilst eating some lunch, I heard this theme tune coming from the sitting room. I think it's ITV3 who are re-running the 'Buds of May' series.
Regardless of whether one enjoys the programme or not, the theme tune is an amazingly evocative piece of music in it's own right. English countryside, birdsong, and sunshine; all is there.
I still like watching the odd episode of The Darling Buds of May ...... easy watching and memories of childhood Summers ...... the music sums it all up beautifully. XXXX
The TV series is just a bit of nonsense about a mythical farming family and their children, etc. Fun if you have nothing better to do on a rainy afternoon.
THE BELLS ..... THE BELLS ..........
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*I guess we all have good things and bad things about where we live. One of
the lovely things about where our house is, is that it's a stones throw
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2 weeks ago
Optimistic Cro!
The difference between an optimist and a pessimist, is that the optimist enjoys himself whilst waiting for the inevitable! I AM that optimist!
This is a daily, optimistic, 'photos and comments' blog. I make no judgements (only occasionally), just notes. If you wish to comment in any way at all, please feel free. Everything and everyone (except the obdurate and dictatorial) is very welcome.
I was born just south of London, but for the past 50 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live between an ancient cottage in a tiny village in perfectly tranquil French countryside, and a bijou townhouse in Brighton UK. In France we have plenty of fruit trees, all situated amongst a view that takes the breath away, in the UK we have a handkerchief sized patio. We also have a Border Collie called Billy. I try to treat our planet with respect, and encourage others to do likewise (without preaching).
Contentment is a glass of red, a plate of charcuterie, and a slice of good country bread. Perfect!
Sounds as if you are a little homesick.Where is home? Do you think of France or the UK as home?
ReplyDeleteThat's a good question. I've lived most of my life in France, but I suppose one's native country is always 'home'. Anyway, I prefer to be here.
DeleteCro, I left a late reply for you at Rachel's Cambrideg Eateries. It's about soup.
ReplyDeleteI do like Campbell's Oxtail soup (or, I did). Heinz Tomato soup is nice too.
DeleteI still like watching the odd episode of The Darling Buds of May ...... easy watching and memories of childhood Summers ...... the music sums it all up beautifully. XXXX
ReplyDeleteWhen I heard it yesterday, as I was having my lunch, it brought back wonderful memories to mind of English summers, and wheat harvests. Lovely tune.
DeleteI watched it once but then never again. I hated it.
ReplyDeleteJack Sprat would eat no fat, his wife wouldn't watch Darling Buds.
DeleteI hated it too.
ReplyDeleteI presume you mean the TV show, and not the music.
DeleteIt was certainly good for Catherine Zeta Jones.
ReplyDeleteWe loved it, seems such a long time ago, happy days
I'm not sure if I saw much of the TV show itself, but the music is very evocative.
DeleteIf you don't know it, try Vaughan Williams' English Folk SOng Suite,
ReplyDeleteYes, I do know it. I like the fact this this piece is so whimsical and summery, I find VM a little more serious and studied.
DeleteI don't know the series but the music is lovely.
ReplyDeleteparsnip
The TV series is just a bit of nonsense about a mythical farming family and their children, etc. Fun if you have nothing better to do on a rainy afternoon.
DeleteVery 'English'.
ReplyDeleteEnglish countryside on a warm afternoon.
DeleteI like it and it really speaks of Spring.
ReplyDeleteYes, it summons beautiful images; which is what such music should do.
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