Sometimes my inspiration/train of thought follows a most interesting path (to me, at least). Last weekend I took the kids to see Night at the Museum. Which I recommend, btw – never mind the chaotic mish-mash of action, as the critics rightly note – it’s slapstick! Good clean humor, too, imagine (except for the urinating monkey...and maybe a few “words” here and there). And really funny. I think my favorite is the Easter Island statue with bubble gum. It’s a good, funny, feel-good family movie (say that 10x fast). And imo, Dick Van Dyke is the glue that holds it together; the fuel that makes it run; the star of the show; however you want to say it.
If you go, don’t leave the theater until the credits are part-way through – you’ll see why. (I'll give you a hint).
Anyway, what was I saying? Oh yeah. Train of thought. Well, there’s an Earth Wind and Fire tune in the movie and right now I can’t remember which one. But it got me jammin’ so when I got home I got online and purchased their Greatest Hits CD. (I own several EWF LPs, but who uses LP’s anymore? Yes, I'm dating myself. Who cares.) Why do I like this stuff? The horn lines, of course. The funky grooves. (the cowbells)
I could play this stuff all day (the horn parts, I mean). I played (trumpet) for a show by the Temptations once – talk about being on your toes! It was awesome.
Anyway, if you care to, check this out.
(Haven’t tried the spinning thing -- trumpets are too expensive!)
