Category Archives: Composers

The Fawn… It Definitely Was A Miracle.

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Arvin da Brgha

On this the eve of what would have proven Merlin’s 72nd birthday, I share these rather totemic dreams. This November 18, 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of Merlin’s passing of full-blown AIDS, on a cold November Saturday morning when icy … Continue reading →

Givenchy & Valentino

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Arvin da Brgha

Givenchy (Clare Waight Keller) Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2019/2020. Monochromatic, feathers, and all that silver… to say nothing for the headpieces. _____________________________________________ Valentino (Pierpaolo Piccioli) Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2019/2020. Everything about this show was simply masterful… from the music, Ennio Morricone’s … Continue reading →

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The Shaman Holds Court.

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Arvin da Brgha

This past week, I made the most glorious discovery whilst enjoying the BBC’s coverage of the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey. As if the gospel choir were not enough or the Indian drummers rapturous, there in the middle of … Continue reading →

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#BestDespinaEver!

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Arvin da Brgha

Opening nights are always such fun… Tuesday night past, I was reminded of all the opening nights that I would attend with a slightly neurotic Merlin as some show or other that he had directed was being presented to the … Continue reading →

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Nancy Wilson… and more.

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Arvin da Brgha

Wilson, Nancy 20/2/1937<O>13/12/2018 Michael: This fragment was a third-level mature artisan – second life thereat. Nancy was in the passion mode with a goal of growth. An idealist, she was in the emotional part of intellectual centre. Body type was … Continue reading →

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Sing it George!

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Arvin da Brgha

Benson, George 22/3/1943 Pittsburg, Pennsylvania Michael: This fragment is a fifth level mature artisan – second life thereat. George is in the power mode with a goal of growth. An idealist, he is in the moving part of intellectual centre. … Continue reading →

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Roy Hargrove 16/10/19692/11/2018

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Arvin da Brgha

Hargrove, Roy 16/10/1969<O>2/11/2018 Michael: This fragment was a fifth-level mature scholar – 2nd life thereat. Roy was in the perseveration mode with a goal of growth. Roy was a realist who was in the intellectual part of moving centre. Roy’s … Continue reading →

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An Awakened Dream Like No Other!

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Arvin da Brgha

On the final full day of this trip to London, it was also the 29th anniversary of Merlin’s passing. I had planned on visiting Spencer House, the Monday evening prior; however, the event which was a ticketed lecture had been … Continue reading →

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The Day After the Night that Was.

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Arvin da Brgha

By now the effects of the stewed fruit at breakfast has seen my waist shrink; I am grateful. The morning after the night that was, I am still elated and humming away that catchy melody from Ludwig Minkus’ greatly composed … Continue reading →

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At Last, The Day Has Finally Arrived.

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Arvin da Brgha

With a spring in my step, I came up for air at Piccadilly Circus Station, whistling Ludwig Minkus’ glorious recurrent melody from La Bayadère with thoughts of the astounding Natalia Osipova uppermost in my thoughts. I was returned to the … Continue reading →

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