The Fab Four

"It was twenty years ago today, the Sergeant told the band to play . . . "

OK, so it was actually 40 years ago today, but you get the point. On June 1st, 1967, The Beatles released their masterpiece, Sgt Pepper's Lonley Hearts Club Band, which carries an opening line celebrating a mythical anniversary. Now, we have the opportunity to reflect on the real anniversary of that day when to paraphrase Don Mclean, the "Sergents played a marching tune."

Daddy wanted me to hear this album in its entirety. Something about how the whole of the work is even greater than the sum of its parts, or something like that. I fell asleep pretty early into the music, but I am sure daddy will try again soon. Since daddy is a Beatlemaniac and mommy doesn't get why the Beatles are "such a big deal', I am sure that daddy is trying to indoctrinate me with their music. I'll be fair and listen for a while, but if I don't like it I can always cry until mommy feeds me or just fall asleep, like tonight. I have no doubt that mommy has some music she'll try to get me to like, so I guess I can't get away from it.

The choice of music in the nursey, thus far, has been far less controversial. I have been soothed to slumber and serenaded while feeding with Bach's Brandenburg Concertos and Mozart's Night Music. Classical music is wonderful! So complex, so soothing, so stimulating for my little growing brain! I can't wait to hear more! I have a toy in my crib that plays four different pieces when I push the shapes- it's very cool. Mommy and daddy want to take me to a concert alongside the river this summer, outside our university auditorium. I hope they play some Bach! They can skip the Beatles . . .

Next time: The Iowa City Arts Festival