Meladramas

"Queen of the Night"
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Meladramas

Thursday, August 28, 2025

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Twilight, After Rain...

Another day's thought:
August's coming to a close
How I've enjoyed it!

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Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2025

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P-Mac, At My Desk

On the Trail of Grace
(R. Guthrie)

Robin Guthrie

From the Album

Pearldiving

Till Next Time...

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11:15 AM

Sunday, August 17, 2025

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Onyx Watches TV

The heat of August:
Swimming, music and a cat
Instant diversion!

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I've been swimming a lot
and trying to keep cool...

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2025

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August Portrait

As a jazz vocalist/member of All About Jazz,
and the recent celebration of their 30th year,
(I've been listing my gigs from Japan
from the beginning!)
I was gifted a livestream link to a performance
at Smoke Jazz Club,
(at my old neighborhood on the Upper West Side, NYC,
the place was "Augie's", then.)

It was a pleasure to watch and listen to this livestream,
and the celebration of a great quintet's
Album release: "Split Decision".

Here's a track from it:

Soft Impressions
(H. Mobley)

Mike LeDonne, pf
Vincent Herring, as
Eric Alexander, ts
John Webber, b
Lewis Nash, ds

Till Next Time...

Labels: All About Jazz, Artist Pamela MacCarthy, August photos, Eric Alexander & Vincent Herring, Florida, Haiku, Live Stream, Onyx the kitten, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, SMOKE Jazz Live NYC, Summer 2025, YouTube

3:36 PM

Wednesday, August 06, 2025

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August Hibiscus

These amazing blooms
Accompany me all-year long
like a long lost friend!

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Today is the birthday of a beloved
friend I haven't seen since I left Japan.

Happy Birthday, Kenji!

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2025

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August Flowers

I'd expect nothing less... ;)

Until The Real Thing Comes Along
(S. Cahn, S. I. Chaplin, L.E. Freeman,
A. Nichols, M. Holiner)

Dean Martin
and the Nelson Riddle Orchestra

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, August photos, Dean Martin, Florida, Haiku, Happy Birthday Kenji, Hibiscus, Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Summer 2025, YouTube

7:30 PM

Friday, August 01, 2025

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Sunset, Old Glory,
and Lenticular Clouds...

An outstanding cruise
on my bicycle at dusk:
Spectacular views!

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Greetings on this first day of August!

One of the best sunsets last night.
I played music from ЯпаРадио,
a psy-trance internet radio station from
Moscow, Russia to cycle with.

Their music rocks!

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2025

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, August photos, Florida Sunsets, Haiku, Lenticular clouds, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Radio Garden, Summer 2025, YouTube, ЯпаРадио

11:40 AM

Monday, September 02, 2024

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Last View of August...

The future's unclear
But I'll always remember
'Time on this river...

© 2024 Pamela MacCarthy

I took this from the Pier
last Tuesday, Aug. 27th.

Even with a breeze, it was too sticky-hot to stay out long.

But what colors!

Happy Labor Day, All!

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, August photos, Florida, Haiku, Indian River, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas

11:40 AM

Thursday, August 22, 2024

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Pink Twilight...

This river has been
Like a psychiatrist's couch-
And, the Tiki bar...

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I hope August has proved a good month, so far?

For me it's keeping what works
and trying to move forward...

You could only understand my feeling of camaraderie
with this river, if you were here...

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2024

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A Dragonfly, Pink Twilight,
and Me

Today, back to Radiohead days...
This track was a bonus track,
to "A Moon Shaped Pool".

"Ill Wind"

Radiohead:

Thom Yorke, vo, b, g, keys
Jonny Greenwood, g
Colin Greenwood, b
Ed O'Brian, g
Philip Selway, ds

From the Album

A Moon Shaped Pool

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, August photos, Haiku, Indian River, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Radiohead, Summer 2024, YouTube

12:50 PM

Wednesday, August 07, 2024

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The Storm Has Passed...

Out in the twilight
On the river pier again...
Marvelous, dahling

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My trip to visit Mary
was postponed because of "Debby'...

Yuko and Max's wedding was beautiful...

I found myself in my usual location
and Tuesday is karaoke night.

89F at twilight with humidity high as well,
but a nice breeze...
We all got a little loopy, but it was fun.

Out on the pier I saw a dolphin
swim by, as I sat quietly watching
with my glass of Chardonnay...

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2024

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Dragonflies, Dolphins and Me

I have to say this album from "The Smile"
doesn't have one clunker on it.
I love it.

"Bending Hectic"

The Smile:

Thom Yorke, vo, b
Jonny Greenwood, g
Tom Skinner, ds

Artwork: Stanley Donwood

From the Album

Wall of Eyes

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, August photos, Haiku, Hurricane Debby, Indian River, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Summer 2024, The Pier, The Smile, YouTube

3:40 PM

Friday, August 18, 2023

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" Dusk On The Bay "

Sometimes I go here
and drink tall cool Heineken's
when it's not too hot...

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Happy Birthday to my mother, Shirley!

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2023

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" Deep Pink Hibiscus "

" Again "

(L. Newman /D. Cochran)

Eddie Higgins, pf
Ray Drummons, b,
Ben Riley, ds

From the Album

Again

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, August photos, Eddie Higgins Trio, Haiku, Happy Birthday To My Mother, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Summer 2023, YouTube

10:30 AM

Thursday, August 03, 2023

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" August Garden "

When I see a most
colorful zinnia garden
I am transported...

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I am back for a short visit with my sister
Debra and my brother-in-law, Jim.

While I'm here, they have a gorgeous
flower garden I like to photograph and paint!

"Olive Tree"
(Bright-Side Mix)

Peter Gabriel

From the Upcoming Album

i/o

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, August photos, Haiku, i/o, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Peter Gabriel, Summer 2023, YouTube, Zinnia

2:22 PM

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

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"Late August Lotus”

Just spectacular
the lotuses were epic
throughout the season!

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I visited the Kyodo no Mori pool for the last time, this summer...
The pool closes on 8-31-2022.

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2022

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"The Spectacular Lotuses
at Kyodo no Mori Park”

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2022

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"The Hungry Ducks”

"Afternoon Variant"
(S.Sverrisson)

Skúli Sverrisson, b and Óskar Guðjónsson, ts

From The Album

The Box Tree

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2022

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, August photos, Haiku, Kyodo No Mori Pool, Lotus, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Skúli Sverrisson & Óskar Guðjónsson, Summer 2022, YouTube

12:42 AM

Thursday, August 18, 2022

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"Train Station at Dusk”

Heat, and sunflowers
August at dusk is lovely...
When day turns to night

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Happy Birthday to my mother, Shirley!

"River Man"
(N. Drake)

Brad Mehldau, pf
Larry Grenadier, b
Jorge Rossy, ds

From The Album

Progression: The Art of the Trio, Vol. 5

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, August photos, Brad Mehldau Trio, Haiku, My mother Shirley, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Summer 2022, You Tube

11:43 PM

Friday, August 12, 2022

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"Lotus Pond With Ducks”

Mid-August weather:
Hot, stormy, and colorful...
The clouds, magical!

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Yesterday I revisited the Kyodo no Mori pool with my friend Kei.
Tropical storm 'Meari' is approaching, so the weather and clouds were interesting...

After swimming, the lotus ponds.
They have stayed beautiful throughout the season,
and are still blooming...

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2022

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, August photos, Haiku, Kyodo No Mori Pool, Lotus, Moth Equals, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Summer 2022, YouTube

9:36 PM

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

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"Canna”

In the stifling heat
This yellow flower stands up
facing the music!

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"Der Hauch des Lebens - Pt. 5"

Klaus Schulze

From The Album

Deus Arrakis

Till Next Time...

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11:50 PM

Friday, August 05, 2022

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"Pamela MacCarthy
and
Hiromu Aoki
at
Club Kei”

(Thurs. August 4th, 2022)

Photo: Azusa

My gig at Club Kei on Thursday went very well,
despite the deluge of rain, that night.

Aoki was in top form, on piano.
It was also nice to meet and work with Yumiko Ishikawa, on vocals-
We shared the bandstand that night...

Friends and fans new and older, were there.
I offer thanks to all, for coming out to support me in such weather!

Thanks to Azusa for her photograph!

Stay tuned for next live dates!

Till Next Time...

Labels: August photos, Club Kei Akasaka, Jazz Vocalist Pamela MacCarthy, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Summer 2021, パメラマッカーシー, 青木弘武

10:15 AM

Monday, August 01, 2022

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"Angel Wing Begonia, Rubber Tree, Ivy, Spider Plant”

My pets are my plants
I water them twice a day;
before sun, after...

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A reminder: my next performance is this Thursday, Aug 4th.

"Send/Receive (Mind)"

Wand

From The Album

Ganglion Reef

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, August photos, Haiku, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Summer 2022, Wand, YouTube

3:50 AM

Friday, August 20, 2021

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" Blue Skies "

Flying like a bird
amongst the clouds, between
mirror’d skyscrapers...

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”Ginza Samba”

Stan Getz, ts
Vince Guaraldi, pf
Cal Tjader, v
Eddie Duran, g
Scott LaFaro, b
Billy Higgins, ds

From

Cal Tjader & Stan Getz Sextet

Till Next Time...

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1:30 AM

Thursday, August 05, 2021

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6:37 AM

Monday, August 24, 2020

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" Summer Ginkgo "

Some days it feels right
just to find a place to stand
and study the trees…

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" Ålesund "

Sun Kil Moon

From The Studio Album

Admiral Fell Promises

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, August photos, Ginkgo Trees, Haiku, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Summer 2020, Sun Kil Moon, YouTube

2:33 AM