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david johnson

I recall that story, but had forgotten it was that many years back. I chatted with Mr. Muckey a few times on a trumpet site. He asked if I would be auditioning at St. Louis when Susan Slaughter retired. HA! Either he was being nice or joking. I could not even be hired to polish her mouthpieces...LOL

david johnson

I take Ozempic for my Type 2. It really helps me control the A1C readings. I had already lost some weight to help circulation concerns. The problem I have encountered is sometimes the drug can't be acquired due to so many people getting it for weight control. That is frustrating.

david johnson

No! Your dressing room should be determined by your plumbing. But, if Raquel Welch had come into my dressing room and and began changing to her bikini, I would say "Oh, Man" to give her a technical pass!

david johnson

I'm not in a big city. All the local beaneries around me are booming. All seem to have recovered from pandemic problems. A larger town nearby has a few 'big name' spots that have shut down. The IHOP there is not quite as good as it used to be

david johnson

Thanks, guys. I just could not remember.

david johnson

When I was back in High School, I recall running across a few recordings by this orchestra. Were they on Command Classics? I know of some Markevich/DG products with this orchestra.

david johnson

I enjoy some of those Sibelius recordings, but don't know much else of his recording history.

david johnson

I have done both, and still do. When I want composition X I'll check what performance/performer is available and proceed. I suppose most of us do that. I've bought a box set or two of music I wanted just because of price. I came out ok.

david johnson

His Shosty 10 with the CPO is superb. I need to get one of those box sets!

david johnson

I have read Sibelius' 8th sym score has been found.

david johnson

I find it a fun flick. Bergman is cute. I like Lorre/Greenstreet. No gripes from me

david johnson

I still have his VPO Beethoven #9 on 78s. I listened to it a lot when I was a teen.

david johnson

I taught for 40 years. The things that made me shake my head: the school counselors I was around were given too much influence. They will screw you over if they do the student scheduling (unless you are the coach, lol). State departments always jump on a new method that NEVER works. When in worked i...

david johnson

Tchaikovsky 4
Pines of Rome
Symphonie Fantastique

david johnson

I tend to enjoy these regardless of who does them. I will list some versions I really dig. Mendelssohn 4 Beethoven 3 " 9 (Friscay) Mahler 1 " 2 (Klemperer) Tchaikovsky 4 Copland 3 (Bernstein/NYP) Schubert 8 Bruckner (3/4/6/8/9) pick one LOL Ives 2 (Bernstein/NYPO) Brahms 1 I give up, I can't pick wo...

david johnson

I saw a couple of 'previews' of this on YouTube several weeks ago. I had already forgotten it.

david johnson

Yes, me too. I am suspicious of what is said/printed beyond the local news. On national/international news I sometimes check both right/left-wingy 'reports' and assume the truth is in the mid-range.

david johnson

Very nice of you, Lance.

david johnson

I enjoy the ones you mention as well as even older material in a similar vein

david johnson

I enjoy the Jenkins I have heard, mainly Requiem and the Diamond music CD (Palladio).

david johnson

I generally support viewing embryos and a fetus as children. I am not convinced about the frozen ones. They will never develop in their frozen state. Other than assuring facilities/personnel are in legal, sanitary condition, and staffed with trained individuals, I think government should stay out of...

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Commander Glork, of the Grand Cosmic Squadron, has lived i my shed for three weeks. He says he has to get away from his wives. He promised no invasion if I gave him asylum. He likes the spiders in the shed...

david johnson

I have two of his CSO recordings I greatly enjoy. RIP.

david johnson

I welcome all legal migrants to be a part of this nation. The illegal migrants should be offered the chance to naturalize. If they refuse, they must be sent home.

david johnson

By coincidence, I am now listening to her symphony 1. A good listen!
New Black Repertory Ensemble
Leslie B. Dunner, conductor

david johnson

Now you have me, for I haven't seen a Bond flick in quite a while. Your lechery knows no bounds, sir!

david johnson

I ran this data through the 'accurate intention evaluation' device I invented last week. It came out - 'He wants to admire the Bond girls again'.

david johnson

I trust local news most. If old Ed's cows are reported out on hilltop road, that's most likely true. Slow down when driving out that way. Of the entities mentioned in the op, I sometimes do pay attention to them, just in case!

david johnson

If she was a plagiarist she should not have the job, or maybe just put judicious footnotes in her academic works

david johnson

I've listened to Asahina offerings via You Tube over the years. Always good. I believe he worked with an Osaka orchestra a great deal.

david johnson

I have watched half of it and will go back to it soon. Great music in the soundtrack, of course. It seems to jump scenes too much for me, but I've gotten used to other flicks that use that method.

david johnson

The first Backhaus recording I ever saw was a mono lp of a Beethoven sonata at a local record shop in my small town. I was a 9th grader. I have his LvB piano concerto recordings with Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt/VPO. They are very enjoyable.

david johnson

I performed as Jacob in that.

david johnson

Merry Christmas and Holiday Greetings to you

david johnson

By coincidence, last evening I listened to the Philharmonia version of Alford's Voice of the Guns that was on the soundtrack.

david johnson

Yes, a fun flick. and YES - Anne Francis!

david johnson

I have the old LP (mono) and the CD. I really like it.

david johnson

Orchestral section tonal blends and tonal color quickly get my attention! I am also a sucker for rhythms that I find exciting. The occasional 'mystical' moment in sound appeals to me, also, and I like a damn good march! examples- Scheherazade and Russian Easter Overture by RK Stravinsky Some moments...

david johnson

Jochum/Staatskepelle Dresden Bruckner box is an obvious one for me. I also enjoy his Orff/Carmina Burana.

david johnson

interesting sound. Thank you

david johnson

I grew up in the 50s-60s. I notice that some folx moaning about casual clothing don' t really know much regarding the look - LOL. My advice to govt' leaders, etc. is don't dress down. Preachers have been having the problem, too. I've seen everything from a bright red tux to the t-shirt/backwards cap...

david johnson

Lance, move to Arkansas and be my neighbor. Good food, pretty quiet, mosquitoes keep some deviltry 'at bay', lol.

david johnson

"all Brandeis PhD programs, which found that Musicology and Composition ranked at or very near *the top* of all programs by every metric the PhD review team claimed to value. These elements included job placement rate, attrition, matriculation, and many other measures by which we were found to be ex...

david johnson

Actors are supposed to play other people. That is their job. I would not care if Denzel Washington played Wagner or Bach, lol.

david johnson

Lance wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:21 am
I got a laugh out of it! Got any others?

Not yet

david johnson

barney wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:06 pm
This dumb Aussie doesn't get it. Humour that has to be explained is never as good - my problem, not yours - but I'd still be grateful.

The pianist shows a pan = Chopin.

david johnson

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david johnson

I still have his Bach/Brandenburg LP box. I always liked it. Some great Maurice André playing on it. This demands correction. Karl Münchinger made three complete recordings of the Brandenburg concertos - all of them with the Stuttgart Chamber orchestra. 1) 1949-50 the trumpeter was Paolo Longinotti...

david johnson

It appears that couple is guilty. The prison crowd will love the recitals.

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