25 OCT 2020 · Picture of podcast episode has painting of 4 autumn trees painted by Deaf artist. The trees have different colored leaves (from left to right, tree with dark green-grayish leaves and gray trunk, second tree with bright gold leaves and medium brown trunk, third tree with bright red-orange leaves and dark brown trunk, the fourth tree with bright green-yellow leaves and light brown trunk). Beginning of podcast starts with upbeat, instrumental music playing for 9 seconds. DJ Ability speaks: Welcome to Ability Anyware Radio, a disability advocacy podcast. Transcript for Deaf with song lyrics and links to ASL videos in our podcast description. Enhance your entertainment experience with Spectrum music visualizer, one of the many free apps available on the Microsoft Store. We'll be sharing our playlist with great tunes by some of our favorite artists. Please remember to hang in there. We know this is a difficult time. But, We can get through this if we support each other and practice empathy. And to start us off, "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers. Rest in peace Mr. Withers. We all love this one. And here it is. We hope this adds a bright spot to your day. Info about Bill Withers: https://billwithers.com/ #DeepBassLine, feels like something that makes you want to dance. Violins vibrating beautiful colors in harmony, friends locking arms and swaying happily, creating unforgettable memory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY0_yDiAs_M [Verse 1] When I wake up in the morning, love And the sunlight hurts my eyes And something without warning, love Bears heavy on my mind [Chorus] Then I look at you And the world's alright with me Just one look at you And I know it's gonna be A lovely day (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) A lovely day (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) [Verse 2] When the day that lies ahead of me Seems impossible to face When someone else instead of me Always seems to know the way [Chorus] Then I look at you And the world's alright with me Just one look at you And I know it's gonna be A lovely day (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) A lovely day (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) [Verse 2] When the day that lies ahead of me Seems impossible to face When someone else instead of me Always seems to know the way [Chorus] Then I look at you And the world's alright with me Just one look at you And I know it's gonna be A lovely day (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) A lovely day (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) A lovely day (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) A lovely day (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) A lovely day (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) A lovely day (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) (Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day) (Lovely day, lovely day) Next song up is by the lovely Lachi, talented musician and disability advocate based in New York City http://www.lachimusic.com/speaking.html Song has feelings of life. Although we experience sadness, there is hope in our ability to feel emotions and relate to other. There is beauty in life to experience and appreciate. Time with loved ones is a memorable gift to cherish. Time heals Source: Genius.com It’s the only thing that remains constant Yet the only thing that guarantees change And nothing's been proven to stop it ‘Cause nothing on ear stays the same When grief calls my name Though It’s the only voice that truly pains me It's the only voice I truly deep enjoy For when I feel there's naught left to save me It reminds me to smile when there's joy Though it’s only noise Life It's the only thing we truly aren’t expecting Yet the only thing we have to plan Though we're a predetermined mass of chain reactions It's the force of our will that withstands Hear me if you can For we will continue to rise Despite the failing choices we've devised For though we are next to knowing everything We never cease to be surprise Yet still we rise Here I stand still searching for who I am One thing I’ve learned One thing I’ve discerned In this great spinning urn That when I’m badly burned... Time heals It’s the only thing that remains constant Yet the only thing that guarantees change And nothing's been proven to stop it For nothing on earth stays the same We'll make it through the rain And please remember to pause, take a deep break, breathe in, meditate, reflect on the positive aspects, simple pleasures and beauty in life. Esssentially, remember to "Take 5." This is one of our favorite pieces by The Dave Brubeck Quartet. Qunitessential New York for you...and here it is... Sounds like taking a moment to relax and be happy, feel rhythm, tap your feet, going for a nice walk taking in nice scenery. Take Five - Dave Brubeck | Jazz Piano | Piano Tutorial | Synthesia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lWXBmj7WBE Sheet Music: https://sheetmusic-free.com/take-five-sheet-music-dave-brubeck/ "Autumn in New York" is really beautiful. And it's the title of our next track by the lovely Billy Holiday. https://www.biography.com/musician/billie-holiday Song starts with high notes of piano playing. "Autumn in New York" lyrics Autumn in New York, why does it seem so inviting? Autumn in New York, it spells the thrill of first-nighting. Glittering crowds and shimmering clouds in canyons of steel; they're making me feel: I'm home.It's autumn in New York that brings the promise of new love. Autumn in New York is often mingled with pain. Dreamers with empty hands may sigh for exotic lands; It's autumn in New York; It's good to live it again. Autumn in New York, the gleaming rooftops at sundown Autumn in New York, it lifts you up when you're let down jaded roués and gay divorces who lunch at the Ritz will tell you that it's divine It's autumn in New York transforms the slums into Mayfair Autumn in New York, you'll need no castle in Spain Lovers that bless the dark On benches in Central Park Greet autumn in New York, It's good to live it again Source: MetroLyrics It's good to live it again. Next up, we're sure you've this. We're closing out our playlist of favorite tunes, is the "Peanuts Theme" by composer Vince Guaraldi from the well-loved animated series, Charlie Brown. Vince Guaraldi on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0345279/ Upbeat, happy feeling piano playing (high & low notes) that makes you want to skip and dance. Linus and Lucy - Peanuts [Piano Tutorial] (Synthesia): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F4AOteAFbY Sheet Music: https://sheetmusic-free.com/linus-and-lucy-sheet-music-vince-guaraldi/