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 MUSIC
To say that music is an important part of my life would be an understatement.
I was practically weaned on Rock n Roll. In 2nd grade, I began taking piano lessons, and taught myself guitar when I was about 14 years old. Today, as a worship leader in my church, I mostly play acoustic guitar. If you're ever in a coffee house here on Long Island, keep a look-out for Bajor -- that's the acoustic band I play in. For further proof that I have a music-psychosis, check out my EdB's Corrections to the Rolling Stone Album Guide
ROCK
Due to the fact that I came of age in the 70's, most of my favorites are from then. Honestly, I don't think they make em like they used to. My guess is that the commercialization of rock music smothered the spark. Anyway...
My top 10 favorite rock albums
(click an album to read a review...)
FOLK & CELTIC
 Recently, I've turned on to Folk music, much to the encouragement of the best radio station in New York City, WFUV 90.7 FM. They broadcast a Saturday morning traditional Celtic program, "A Thousand Welcomes" hosted by Kathleen Biggins, which is second to none. If you're one of The Unfortunates (i.e., live outside of WFUV's broadcasting range), you can tune in locally to an excellent, syndicated Celtic show, Fiona Ritchie's  .
Here's my favorite Folk and Celtic artists:
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FOLK
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CELTIC
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1. Bob Dylan
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1. Clannad
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2. October Project
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2. Altan
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3. Nanci Griffith
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3. Enya
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4. Emmy Lou Harris
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4. Patrick Street
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5. James McMurtry
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5. Cherish the Ladies
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6. John Hiatt
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6. Dougie MacLean
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7. Joni Mitchell
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7. Silly Wizard
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8. John Gorka
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8. The Chieftains
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9. 5 Chinese Brothers
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9. Capercaillie
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10. Jim Messina
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10. Iona
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CLASSICAL
Growing up with classical piano lessons, I've retained a love for classical
music. For some reason, I'm drawn to the music of Russian composers.
I'm learning to enjoy opera, too. Here's my favorite classical
pieces:
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Handel - Water Music
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Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto #2
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Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition
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Beethoven - Symphony #7
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Mascagni, Pietro - Cavalleria Rusticana
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