http://www.blogger.com/feeds/18841284/posts/fullWed, 16 Nov 2005 21:18:09 +0000http://michaelmusic.netmichael@michaelfontenot.net (Michael Fontenot)Blogger115http://www.blogger.com/feeds/18841284/posts/full/115820827403639522Thu, 14 Sep 2006 04:06:00 +00002006-09-19T20:47:39.199-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://michaelmusic.net/uploaded_images/Italy-733411.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://michaelmusic.net/uploaded_images/Italy-728314.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Tuscany<span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" >I have decided to re-post all the films from Tuscany under one entry.<br />We went there with the Misers and the Degrands in 2005.<br />This is still my favorite vacation ever; not only because of the great company but also the great and beautiful Tuscan countryside and towns. With Amanda as our trusty guide, we saw these little "mountain towns." I have set the video clips to the wonderful music of Dick Hyman from the movie "Moonstruck." Click on the town name below to see the film and enjoy a little taste of Tuscany!<br /></span><br /></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2005monteriggione.mp4">Monteriggione - <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">a medieval fair</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2005sangimignano.mp4">San Gimignano-<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">"The Manhattan of Tuscany"</span></a></span></span><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2005montalcino.mp4">Montalcino-<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> the town with the castel</span></a></span></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2005pienza.mp4">Pienza-<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">the town wall over looking the Tuscan world</span></a></span></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2005castellina.mp4">Castellina in Chianti-<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> the 9 course meal that lasted all night</span></a></span></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2005cortona.mp4">Cortona-<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">the town overlooking the lake</span></a></span></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2005montepulciano.mp4">Montepulciano-<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">the mountain town where they shot "Under the Tuscan Sun"</span></a></span></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2005siena.mp4">Siena-<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> a Tuscan City</span></a></span></span><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></span></span></div></div>http://michaelmusic.net/2006/09/tuscany-i-have-decided-to-re-post-all.htmlmichael@michaelfontenot.net (Michael Fontenot)http://www.blogger.com/feeds/18841284/posts/full/115872376573209155Wed, 20 Sep 2006 03:41:00 +00002006-09-19T20:42:45.734-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2006shadow.mp4"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://michaelmusic.net/uploaded_images/DVDTitle3-741370.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" ><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2006shadow.mp4">Shadowlands</a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This is a 17 minute documentary of the process of creating this drama in Fredericksburg in August 2006. It was performed by <a href="http://www.fredericksburgtheater.org/">THE FREDERICKSBURG THEATER COMPANY</a> under the direction of Jeryl Hoover. It is a drama by William Nicholson about C.S. Lewis (John Hierholtzer), who in his late 50's fell in love with Joy Davidman Gresham (Sarah Fontenot.) At first, my sole goal was to document Sarah doing this role. But before it was over (as was the experience of most of the people who saw the play) I was completely caught up in the story. This play is a voyage through love, life, loss and how they all fit together (or don't!)<br /><br />There are 2 ways to enjoy this video.<br /><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2006shadow.mp4">FULL SHOW</a>: click here or on picture or title above to watch the 17 minute video from start to finish.<br /><br />SCENE SHOW: click on the individual (2-3 min) scenes. They are listed in order below<br /><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2006shadow1.mp4">SYNOPSIS</a><br /><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2006shadow2.mp4">REHEARSAL</a><br /><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2006shadow3.mp4">CASTING</a><br /><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2006shadow4.mp4">SHOW TIME</a><br /><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2006shadow5.mp4">MESSAGE</a><br /><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2006shadow6.mp4">CREDITS</a><br /><br />Also, you should consider buying a video of the play that was recorded by Charles Malinak. $20 and well worth it.<br />Call him directly at 830-990-2299.<br /><br />If you want a copy of this film before I send it to the Cannes Film Festival, email me. $10 SIGNED!!!<br />michael@michaelfontenot.net<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></div></div>http://michaelmusic.net/2006/09/shadowlands-this-is-17-minute_19.htmlmichael@michaelfontenot.net (Michael Fontenot)http://www.blogger.com/feeds/18841284/posts/full/115852867955628349Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:14:00 +00002006-09-17T14:31:19.566-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2006corpsclassic.mp4"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://michaelmusic.net/uploaded_images/P1010101-710878.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2006corpsclassic.mp4"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">Corps Classic</span></span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">This goes out to Rich Holt - our good friend who volunteered for a tour in Iraq. He is a surgeon and currently in charge of maintaing the health of our service men over there. His commitment is an inspiration to us all.<br /><br />We went with the Holts to the "Corps Classic" at the Alamo Dome. A great game between Army and A&M. The fact that I had to wear a maroon shirt for the game was a tough pill to swallow for this UT graduate, however it was much better than being left beat up in the parking lot! Thanks to the Holts for a great day; and HERE'S TO RICH HOLT!!<br /><br />If you need <a href="http://http://www.apple.com/quicktime">QUICKTIME</a> click.<br /></span></div></div>http://michaelmusic.net/2006/09/corps-classic-this-goes-out-to-rich.htmlmichael@michaelfontenot.net (Michael Fontenot)http://www.blogger.com/feeds/18841284/posts/full/115820948649277913Thu, 14 Sep 2006 04:43:00 +00002006-09-14T19:03:59.593-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2005paddingchairs.mp4"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://michaelmusic.net/uploaded_images/paddingchairs-706652.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Padding Chairs</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:50;">Woah!!! Somehow I deleted this entry!<br /><br />Sarah and I had Owen over for an evening. We put him to work- we needed to put soft pads on our chairs to protect our hard wood floors. I love this movie -- very spontaneous - captures the moment.<br /><br />Click to photo to see the movie.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></div></div>http://michaelmusic.net/2006/09/padding-chairs-woah-somehow-i-deleted.htmlmichael@michaelfontenot.net (Michael Fontenot)http://www.blogger.com/feeds/18841284/posts/full/114851448241351581Wed, 24 May 2006 23:39:00 +00002006-09-14T08:53:36.213-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://michaelmusic.net/2006prom.mp4"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://michaelmusic.net/uploaded_images/2006prompic-703644.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-size:180%;" ><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Prom 2006</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:78%;">This is a video of the preparation and activities of prom night. Sarah and I were lucky enough to be included in parts of the evening and I had a lot of fun putting together the video.<br /><br />So, here's to Andrew and all the other graduating Seniors. Good luck in your future endeavors, and happy memories!<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:78%;" >click the photo to see the movie - you will need <a href="http://apple.com/quicktime">QuickTime</a></span><br /></span></span></span></div></div>http://michaelmusic.net/2006/05/prom-2006-this-is-video-of-preparation.htmlmichael@michaelfontenot.net (Michael Fontenot)http://www.blogger.com/feeds/18841284/posts/full/113190253169696954Sun, 13 Nov 2005 17:20:00 +00002006-06-25T12:05:39.216-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://michaelmusic.net/video/pittracks.mp4"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://michaelmusic.net/uploaded_images/pittracks-784460.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Pit Tracks</span></span><br /><br />Here's a new short film that's dedicated to my brother-in-law and friend Andy.<br /><br />When you click on it, be patient; it's a little slow to load! It only last 2 minutes and it is a VERY important message that every socially conscious person needs to see!!<br /><br /><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/video/pittracks.mp4">Click here to view film!</a></div></div>http://michaelmusic.net/2005/11/pit-tracks-heres-new-short-film-thats.htmlmichael@michaelfontenot.net (Michael Fontenot)http://www.blogger.com/feeds/18841284/posts/full/113816323752327466Wed, 25 Jan 2006 04:08:00 +00002006-06-25T11:58:13.093-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://michaelmusic.net/music/gladyourehome.mp4"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://michaelmusic.net/uploaded_images/colorguitar-741449.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Glad You're Home</span></span><br /><br /></div>Here is another song. It's called "Glad You're Home." I wrote is a year and a half ago when we were visited by Patsy and Ford Clark and their (then) 11 year old daughter Sarah (WITH AN "H") and 9 year old son Kevin. As it turns out, they have hidden talents. Sarah has a sassy sultry voice great for voice over - so she recorded the speaking samples. Kevin can make a couple of the most bizzare sound effects - the first one is kind of a croaking duck in free fall, and the second is zippy zingy sound. <span style="font-style: italic;">These are unaltered sound effects!!<span style="font-style: italic;"> You gotta hear it.</span></span><br /><br />So, the day they were over, I had written a cool little guitar lick (the opening measures) and so we ran into the studio just for fun. We laid the whole thing out in about 2 hours. I was astonished at how cool "speed recording" could be; and also how fresh the sound was -- lyrics made up on the spot, splicing and dicing the samples. Anyway, thanks to Sarah and Kevin for re-introducing me to how much fun music is when you don't take it so seriously!<br /><br />As usual, click on the image to get the song!<br /></div></div>http://michaelmusic.net/2006/01/glad-youre-home-here-is-another-song.htmlmichael@michaelfontenot.net (Michael Fontenot)http://www.blogger.com/feeds/18841284/posts/full/113544192040761905Sat, 24 Dec 2005 16:21:00 +00002005-12-24T08:32:00.416-08:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://michaelmusic.net/Video/2005xmas.mp4"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://michaelmusic.net/uploaded_images/2005xmaspic-742808.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Merry Christmas to all. While Sarah's parents were helping us decorate the tree this year, I created this little video. We hope you all enjoy it - especially Bill O'Reilly!<br /><br />Click the image above to see the video.<br /></div></div>http://michaelmusic.net/2005/12/merry-christmas-to-all.htmlmichael@michaelfontenot.net (Michael Fontenot)http://www.blogger.com/feeds/18841284/posts/full/113211543578434111Wed, 16 Nov 2005 04:17:00 +00002005-11-15T20:30:35.793-08:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div style="text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://michaelmusic.net/uploaded_images/2005joelbd-726851.jpg"><span class="down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);"><img src="img/gl.link.gif" alt="Link" border="0" /></span><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/video/2005joelbd.mp4"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://michaelmusic.net/uploaded_images/2005joelbd-721670.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Happy Birthday Joel - November 16, 2005<br /></span>This is a brief video of some highlights of our trip to Italy.<br />I am working on the DVD. This is a taste.<br /><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/video/2005joelbd.mp4">Click here or the movie to view it.</a><br /><br />Strangers visiting this site who want to know Joel better (and you should), just check him out at <a href="http://www.degrand.com">www.degrand.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div></div>http://michaelmusic.net/2005/11/happy-birthday-joel-november-16-2005.htmlmichael@michaelfontenot.net (Michael Fontenot)http://www.blogger.com/feeds/18841284/posts/full/113193214677709967Mon, 14 Nov 2005 01:18:00 +00002005-11-13T17:35:46.783-08:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://michaelmusic.net/music/justletmeloveyou.mp3"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://michaelmusic.net/uploaded_images/JustLetMeloveYou-756632.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I am posting one of my favorite songs. I wrote it for Sarah because (and those of you who know her will understand this) sometimes she is so busy that it's hard to squeeze in love. <a href="http://michaelmusic.net/music/justletmeloveyou.mp3">CLICK HERE</a> or the picture above to listen.<br /><br />If you like this song, <a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/fontenot2">CLICK HERE</a> to sample some more off this CD entitled "I Got It All."<br /><br />Note the cover of the CD has a picture of Sarah age 2 and me age 5. The cover design was done by my brother-in-law Joel DeGrand. He's a photographer in Chicago -- you can see more of his work at <a href="http://degrand.com">www.degrand.com.</a><br /></div></div>http://michaelmusic.net/2005/11/i-am-posting-one-of-my-favorite-songs.htmlmichael@michaelfontenot.net (Michael Fontenot)http://www.blogger.com/feeds/18841284/posts/full/113183021170319477Sat, 12 Nov 2005 21:14:00 +00002005-11-13T16:56:35.616-08:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://michaelmusic.net/video/ruth2005.mp4"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://michaelmusic.net/uploaded_images/ruth2005-711284.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Happy birthday Ruth. We look forward to your upcoming visit to Fredericksburg.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://michaelmusic.net/video/ruth2005.mp4">Click here to watch the film.</a></span></div></div>http://michaelmusic.net/2005/11/happy-birthday-ruth.htmlmichael@michaelfontenot.net (Michael Fontenot)http://www.blogger.com/feeds/18841284/posts/full/113164638328115736Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:10:00 +00002005-11-10T10:25:36.893-08:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Welcome to my new music web page. I also post some video and schedule information as it becomes available. Let me know what you think; I love hearing from you.</div>http://michaelmusic.net/2005/11/first-post.htmlmichael@michaelfontenot.net (Michael Fontenot)