the 4th and bumpkin island
On the 4th of July I watched the Boston fireworks at the Esplanade on tv just like almost everyone else in the US. Rascal Flatts was the band that performed with the Pops. A country band, and a bad one at that. I don’t understand why Rascal Flatts is so popular. Given, not all country music is bad, but there’s a lot out there that just isn’t the kind of music I like. Rascal Flatts performed their version of the song Life Is A Highway, originally by Tom Cochrane. I love the original version of this song. Rascal Flatts did not do it justice in my opinion. The lead singer sounded like he had a ball of air stuck in his throat. It was bizarre. He also had no depth to his voice, it was just a flat, limp, pitiful sound. He was too breathy and too quiet. The song needs to be belted in a strong, clear, powerful voice. Oh, well. The soundtrack for the fireworks was also a bit disappointing. Last year’s was more upbeat, rock songs. This year’s was mostly slow and instrumental. Nothing I could sing to.
On a completely different note, yesterday I went to Bumpkin Island. It is an island off of Hingham in Boston Harbor. It was cloudy and grey but warm, the harbor had a layer of fog hanging around, preventing what would have been a wonderful view of the Boston skyline. The island was beautiful, lush and green, almost tropical looking in places. There were lots of ruins on the island that were fun to explore. I plan on going back there very soon.
peace
Ali
