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- Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:18 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Jacques Loussier R.I.P.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8716
Re: Jacques Loussier R.I.P.
I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of this remarkable musician. He and some of the greatest and most skilled bassists and drummers who were part of his group gave me years of musical joy. I have all of his recordings and listen frequently to them because they are truly creative and bril...
- Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:38 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: If you had to choose one or the other ...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13098
Re: If you had to choose one or the other ...
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think either Babayan or his student Trifinov taught or was a student at Curtis.
If my memory is correct, Babayan was connected with the New England Conservatory.
cliftwood
If my memory is correct, Babayan was connected with the New England Conservatory.
cliftwood
- Wed Feb 06, 2019 4:36 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Trump Investigations
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4658
Re: Trump Investigations
Trump is blowing more smoke and if he's scared, he should be shaking in his boots.
All signs indicate he's heading for disaster and it can't be soon enough for the majority of Americans.
Isn't it painful to watch this tragedy ?
cliftwood
All signs indicate he's heading for disaster and it can't be soon enough for the majority of Americans.
Isn't it painful to watch this tragedy ?
cliftwood
- Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:39 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Schiff and Schubert
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13917
Re: Schiff and Schubert
I second the nomination of Imogen Cooper to the list of exceptional Schubert interpreters.
Heard her recently and she was superb. She is very underrated, IMHO.
Hello, Henry.
cliftwood
Heard her recently and she was superb. She is very underrated, IMHO.
Hello, Henry.
cliftwood
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 12:50 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Schiff and Schubert
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13917
Re: Schiff and Schubert
eThanks to a gift from a dear friend, I just listened to the DG recordings of Kempff's complete Schubert piano sonatas, which are simply outstanding and a revelation for me. Frankly, there are so many fine Schubert interpreters, including Serkin, Uchida, Brendel, Schnabel, Lupu, among others. All th...
- Tue Nov 13, 2018 11:44 am
- Forum: Classical Concert Reviews
- Topic: Imogen Cooper - power and serenity
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11867
Re: Imogen Cooper - power and serenity
Henry.. Another superb review of the Angela Cooper's wonderful recital. Sorry I missed seeing you there. She remains, in my view, one of the best artists out there and doesn't get the recognition she richly deserves. The Haydn was delicious, the Beethoven outstanding and the Schubert the finest perf...
- Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:15 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: another tenor I didn't know
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3413
- Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:12 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: is this a voice ... or what?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2738
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 10:24 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: medici web site
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4863
Re: medici web site
John..
I'm not sure what you mean. Remember, I'm the Ancient Mariner of this forum and technically inept.
All I know is that I watched for years before the broadcasts just stopped.
Thanks for your help.
cliftwood
I'm not sure what you mean. Remember, I'm the Ancient Mariner of this forum and technically inept.
All I know is that I watched for years before the broadcasts just stopped.
Thanks for your help.
cliftwood
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 9:22 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: medici web site
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4863
medici web site
I'm a fully paid up subscriber to Medici and haven't been able to see anything for almost three months. I've registered endless complaints and they haven't responded other than to say I'll hear from them in a few days. Has anyone had a problem with them? I'm perplexed and very angry. Any suggestions...
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 1:50 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Pianist Angela Hewitt's new Beethoven cd
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11730
Re: Pianist Angela Hewitt's new Beethoven cd
I'll buy this CD for two reasons.
1. I think Hewitt is an exceptional artist.
2. I have great respect for maestrob's musical knowledge and taste
cliftwood
1. I think Hewitt is an exceptional artist.
2. I have great respect for maestrob's musical knowledge and taste
cliftwood
- Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:30 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: The danger posed by a weak and malleable Donald Trump
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3200
Re: The danger posed by a weak and malleable Donald Trump
Balz is the best of the best at the Washington Post. This superb article should be must reading for every person who voted for this disgraceful moron. I wonder how many of these people are still certain they did the right thing and could possibly still support him after this performance in Helsinki?...
- Mon Apr 02, 2018 3:47 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Brad Mehldau: After Bach
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6384
Re: Brad Mehldau: After Bach
Very inventive and beautifully played, Thanks for brought it to our attention.
I remain a devout fan of the Jacques Loussier Trio in this genre and revisit his CDs on a regular basis.
cliftwood
I remain a devout fan of the Jacques Loussier Trio in this genre and revisit his CDs on a regular basis.
cliftwood
- Sun Mar 25, 2018 5:46 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Prokofiev War Sonatas
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21254
Re: Prokofiev War Sonatas
Brian..
Some fine choices.
I'd like to add some other superb performances I've heard, in no particular order..
Boris Berman..# 7
Gyorgy Sandor..#6, 7, 8 & 9
Ashkenazy..# 7 & 8
Kasman..# 7 & 9
Bronfman..# 9
Alexander Sultanov..# 7
George Li..# 6
Sergey Redkin..# 8 & 9
Argerich.. # 6 & 7
cliftwood
Some fine choices.
I'd like to add some other superb performances I've heard, in no particular order..
Boris Berman..# 7
Gyorgy Sandor..#6, 7, 8 & 9
Ashkenazy..# 7 & 8
Kasman..# 7 & 9
Bronfman..# 9
Alexander Sultanov..# 7
George Li..# 6
Sergey Redkin..# 8 & 9
Argerich.. # 6 & 7
cliftwood
- Mon Feb 26, 2018 11:29 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Whatever happened to our violinist friend ...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 16652
Re: Whatever happened to our violinist friend ...
Wow, Len.!! Quite a photo, too long ago to remember when that was. :lol: How about these names from the past ? Lofstra, piston, Stenka Razin, Heck, Calvin, Bob Zeidler, Pczipott, baldric, tom Dill, A.C Douglas, Junendon, TM Kerch, Scott Morrison, Peter McNally, owlice, opera lover, Perry Tannenbaum,...
- Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:03 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Super-Bowl preview: Do Eagles have a shot without Wentz?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12400
Re: Super-Bowl preview: Do Eagles have a shot without Wentz?
The Eagles are a team of destiny. Forget the statistics.
They will be the Super Bowl winner.
Trust me.
Philadelphia is a wonderful city in so many ways and they deserve a winner.
cliftwood
They will be the Super Bowl winner.
Trust me.
Philadelphia is a wonderful city in so many ways and they deserve a winner.
cliftwood
- Sun Dec 10, 2017 9:27 am
- Forum: Classical Concert Reviews
- Topic: Jeremy Denk has something to say
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8989
Re: Jeremy Denk has something to say
Henry. Thank you for another brilliant review, which I've come to expect from you. Denk is quite an interesting artist, intellectually and musically and never leaves anything in the bag, making his recitals an event always. His Beethoven was really particularly beautiful. as fine a performance of th...
- Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:57 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Dmitri Hvorostovsky has died
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5822
Re: Dmitri Hvorostovsky has died
This is a tragic loss. He was an exceptional artist and will always remain in my memory as one of the great ones.
Thank you, Dimitri, for many special musical moments.
Rest in peace.
cliftwood
Thank you, Dimitri, for many special musical moments.
Rest in peace.
cliftwood
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:54 pm
- Forum: Classical Concert Reviews
- Topic: Benjamin Grosvenor - the prodigy grown up
- Replies: 3
- Views: 13517
Re: Benjamin Grosvenor - the prodigy grown up
Another fine summary by Philadelphia's top reviewer. I completely agree with your comments. This young man is an exceptional talent and I wonder what he will bring us in another ten years. The Bach was stunning and the Ravel equal to any other pianist I've heard on this excruciatingly difficult work...
- Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:13 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Is the piano recital dying
- Replies: 41
- Views: 43516
Re: Is the piano recital dying
I also am in complete disagreement with JBuck and Belle on this one. In my view, Horowitz was a musical giant, albeit a bit eccentric at times. His Scarlatti is quite marvelous and I'm fascinated at hearing what you find unsatisfactory with his recording of the Sonatas. Honestly. with all respect, t...
- Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:10 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Is the piano recital dying
- Replies: 41
- Views: 43516
Re: Is the piano recital dying
The piano recital is certainly alive and well in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society series has been totally successful for many years, with sellouts on every piano recital and string quartet programs for decades. The current year piano recitals include Richard Goode, Benjamin Gosve...
- Sun Sep 24, 2017 8:50 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Schubert Piano Sonatas
- Replies: 23
- Views: 14990
Re: Schubert Piano Sonatas
I'd like to suggest three sets of Schubert sonatas that are hard to surpass in quality that have not been mentioned, as yet. Radu Lupu, Andras Schiff and Mitsuko Uchida are the artists and one could do no wrong in selecting any of the three as superb examples of great Schubert playing. All very spec...
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:05 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Beethoven's 32: Stephen Kovacevich
- Replies: 31
- Views: 22116
Re: Beethoven's 32: Stephen Kovacevich
Maestro.. Of the many large sets of the I have, Russell Sherman's definitely ranks very high overall. My preference has been Andras Schiff , Rudolf Serkin and Richard Goode, but the issue is so very subjective and I believe it's virtually impossible to select just one. In my memory of superb special...
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:34 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: A wonderful discovery
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3963
A wonderful discovery
I recently heard a performance by a quartet of students from Curtis of the Mendelssohn String Quartet # 2 in A minor, Opus 13. I was not aware of this gem and I was astounded at the beauty and creativeness of what this fine composer produced at the age of 18. Certainly one of the most superb string ...
- Sun Sep 03, 2017 12:00 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: The gigantic SERKIN box is here!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 14878
Re: The gigantic SERKIN box is here!
Speaking of the Brahms 1st Concerto. . I was a student at Curtis in 1945 and had the rare privilege of accompanying Rudolf in two practice sessions where I played the orchestra part of the first and last movement. It was a scary assignment but I enjoyed the thrill of playing with this great man. See...
- Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:04 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Michael Cohen emails
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3252
Re: Michael Cohen emails
Republicans have refused to address this issue in any serious way, allowing the conflicts to fester and Trump’s finances to remain opaque. Congress has the power to legislate — to disallow emoluments, require divestiture of businesses, bar relatives (with their own holdings) from serving in governm...
- Wed Aug 23, 2017 4:08 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Comments from Hillary
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11397
Comments from Hillary
From Time Magazine.. My Skin Crawled.’ Hillary Clinton Describes Tense Moment During Debate With Donald Trump Katie Reilly 10:27 AM ET In an excerpt from her upcoming book, Hillary Clinton said her "skin crawled" during the second presidential debate last year when Donald Trump hovered behind her w...
- Sun Aug 20, 2017 2:29 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: "Professor" Irwin Corey died at 102 Feb 7, 2017
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2198
Re: "Professor" Irwin Corey died at 102 Feb 7, 2017
Loved to see Corey. He was a very funny and unusual comedy character.
I remember his opening lines were words like, "However" or "Nevertheless"..
They don't make them like Irwin any more.
Rest in peace.
cliftwood
I remember his opening lines were words like, "However" or "Nevertheless"..
They don't make them like Irwin any more.
Rest in peace.
cliftwood
- Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:33 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: WSJ: Bob Mueller impanels grand jury in Russia-Trump probe
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6374
Re: WSJ: Bob Mueller impanels grand jury in Russia-Trump probe
The plot thickens and the demise of Mr.Trump is in the process of becoming reality.
I wish Robert Mueller Godspeed in his quest to rid our nation of this vermin from a role he is so totally unqualified to possess.
cliftwood
I wish Robert Mueller Godspeed in his quest to rid our nation of this vermin from a role he is so totally unqualified to possess.
cliftwood
- Thu Aug 03, 2017 11:49 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Peggy Noonan's comments
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2121
Peggy Noonan's comments
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiH6Yv5wbvVAhVH04MKHZyzCIQQFgg0MAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthehill.com%2Fblogs%2Fblog-briefing-room%2Fnews%2F344292-peggy-noonan-weak-and-sniveling-trump-is-not-as-strong-as-his&usg=AFQjCNE6CdU2_bn5PxpMY9lmYkqVK3vFbg c...
- Wed Aug 02, 2017 7:53 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: The crisis is upon us
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4447
Re: The crisis is upon us
Reb..
I'm as frightened as you are about what this simpleton in the White House will do next.
By the way, it's great to see your name again on the forum.
Welcome back.
cliftwood
I'm as frightened as you are about what this simpleton in the White House will do next.
By the way, it's great to see your name again on the forum.
Welcome back.
cliftwood
- Thu Jul 20, 2017 9:27 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Trump blasts Atty. Gen. Sessions, warns Mueller not to 'cross a red line' by looking at his family finances
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3063
Re: Trump blasts Atty. Gen. Sessions, warns Mueller not to 'cross a red line' by looking at his family finances
Trump thinks he's invincible and can intimidate Mueller. He continues to bury himself and I hope his demise from the throne is very close to fruition. What a despicable excuse for a President, who strangely is still supported by his core group of admirers. I wonder what it's going to take for that g...
- Mon Jul 17, 2017 9:30 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Sens. Lee & Moran to Vote 'No' on Obamacare Repeal; GOP Now Two Votes Short of 50 Needed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5306
Re: Sens. Lee & Moran to Vote 'No' on Obamacare Repeal; GOP Now Two Votes Short of 50 Needed
Now that the floodgates may open, McConnell will finally realize that his dreams of total repeal of Obamacare are over, and he might think about something he's never allowed in 8 years, namely working with Democrats to solve the complexity of a solution to the flaws in the existing law.
cliftwood
cliftwood
- Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:21 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: "Kreisleriana"
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15769
Re: "Kreisleriana"
maestro..
Your knowledge of music and your excellent taste in performances has always been admirable.
cliftwood
Your knowledge of music and your excellent taste in performances has always been admirable.
cliftwood
- Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:06 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: A.C.Douglas
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6065
Re: A.C.Douglas
AC Douglas apparently left the internet in July of 2016. He was quite an amazing character in many ways, albeit controversial, to put it mildly. Clearly a very bright man, his desire to be a curmudgeon `turned most people against him, a role he thrived on. His obsession for all things Wagner dominat...
- Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:26 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: "Kreisleriana"
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15769
Re: "Kreisleriana"
The best performance of this work by Schumann I believe to be by Murray Perahia on Sony.
Another fine Kreisleriana is By Radu Lupu on London.
This is a really difficult work to master.
cliftwood
Another fine Kreisleriana is By Radu Lupu on London.
This is a really difficult work to master.
cliftwood
- Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:56 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Daniil Trifonov
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7887
Re: Daniil Trifonov
Trifinov is , without question, one of the most skilled young pianists in the world .
If you want to hear his work, just go to medici.tv or YouTube and hold on to your hat.
An astounding talent.
cliftwood
If you want to hear his work, just go to medici.tv or YouTube and hold on to your hat.
An astounding talent.
cliftwood
- Thu Jun 29, 2017 9:18 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Paul Hindemith
- Replies: 19
- Views: 22740
Re: Paul Hindemith
Hindemith's Symphony in E flat remains never performed and remains one my all-time favorite works. Never could understand the lack of enthusiasm for this marvelous work.
cliftwood
cliftwood
- Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:51 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Trump doubles down on original "Travel Ban"
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3057
Re: Trump doubles down on original "Travel Ban"
Is there anything this incredibly incompetent moron does that really surprises you ?
I still stand by my prediction that he'll be resigning before the year is over.
Almost every Republican in the Congress has said nothing about this clown and they will suffer for their silence in 2018.
cliftwood
I still stand by my prediction that he'll be resigning before the year is over.
Almost every Republican in the Congress has said nothing about this clown and they will suffer for their silence in 2018.
cliftwood
- Tue May 23, 2017 11:11 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Will Donald Trump Be Impeached? Pros & Cons
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2501
Re: Will Donald Trump Be Impeached? Pros & Cons
My prediction... Trump , with his continuing saga of lying, and his clearly inability to handle the responsibilities and the pressures of the Presidency, will not wait until his inevitable impeachment has been finalized and will resign from office, claiming his failing health and advice of his docto...
- Tue May 16, 2017 9:03 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Wash Post reports Trump blurted out secrets to Russian officials
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5181
Re: Wash Post reports Trump blurted out secrets to Russian officials
It's sickening to see that only an isolated Republican in the Congress has anything negative to say about the constant horrible mistakes, misstatements and outright lies by this brutally inept and dangerous man.
What are they waiting for before they speak out ?
Disgraceful .
cliftwood
What are they waiting for before they speak out ?
Disgraceful .
cliftwood
- Sat May 13, 2017 8:37 am
- Forum: Classical Concert Reviews
- Topic: Inon Barnatan - another worthy substitute
- Replies: 4
- Views: 13005
Re: Inon Barnatan - another worthy substitute
Thank you, Henry, for another brilliant review.
Barnatan was a revelatory discovery for me and his musicianship was evident in every work he played.
A fine ending to a wonderful season of recitals by the Philadelphia Chamber Music organization.
Have a safe and healthy summer.
cliftwood
Barnatan was a revelatory discovery for me and his musicianship was evident in every work he played.
A fine ending to a wonderful season of recitals by the Philadelphia Chamber Music organization.
Have a safe and healthy summer.
cliftwood
- Wed May 10, 2017 11:12 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Comey Is Fired by Trump
- Replies: 34
- Views: 18709
Re: Comey Is Fired by Trump
Are you surprised at this bit of news?? :wink: :wink: Comey sought more money for Russia probe days before he was fired, officials say The inside track on Washington politics. cliftwood By Ashley Parker By Ashley Parker Post Politics May 10 at 11:55 AM In this Wednesday, May 3, 2017, photo then-FBI...
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:54 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Flynn
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10618
Re: Flynn
To use his memorable words.....
Lock him up, lock him up, lock him up!!!
The Trump disaster continues unabated.
cliftwood
Lock him up, lock him up, lock him up!!!
The Trump disaster continues unabated.
cliftwood
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:20 am
- Forum: Classical Concert Reviews
- Topic: Emanuel Ax in recital
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6784
Re: Emanuel Ax in recital
Henry..
Your usual fine review. Ax remains one of my most satisfying pianists, always tasteful, technically immaculate and consistently almost flawless. The Chopin sonata was memorable.
I always look forward to your in-depth analysis.
Regards,
cliftwood
Your usual fine review. Ax remains one of my most satisfying pianists, always tasteful, technically immaculate and consistently almost flawless. The Chopin sonata was memorable.
I always look forward to your in-depth analysis.
Regards,
cliftwood
- Sun Apr 16, 2017 7:09 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: For Reger fans
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5446
Re: For Reger fans
Let me recommend a terrific recording of Max Reger's Piano writings, including the Variations and Fugue on a theme by Bach, performed by Marc-Andre Hamelin on the Hyperion label. A fine work and the CD also contains the Five Humoresques, Op.20 and Variations and Fugue on a Telemann theme, Op.134. cl...
- Sun Apr 16, 2017 6:48 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Tatiana Nikolyeva, piano {live!}
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3415
Re: Tatiana Nikolyeva, piano {live!}
Lance.. Three weeks before this great artist died in SF, I was fortunate to hear her recital at Haverford College. She performed the Shostakovich 24 Preludes and Fugues and if you closed your eyes and just listened, the pianist could have been a twenty-five year old woman, with no evidence whatever ...
- Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:52 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Scarlatti: Piano or Harpsichord?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 17145
Re: Scarlatti: Piano or Harpsichord?
I failed to mention a superb recording of the Scarlatti Sonatas by Mikail Pletnev, an artist who unfortunately as abandoned his piano career to become a conductor.
What a waste.
cliftwood
What a waste.
cliftwood
- Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:42 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Scarlatti: Piano or Harpsichord?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 17145
Re: Scarlatti: Piano or Harpsichord?
I must confess to the simple truth that I do not like the sound of a harpsichord, finding it to be too metallic, too harsh and lacking any audible subtlety. The sound of Scarlatti's superb sonatas on the modern piano are totally gratifying to my ear and I suspect that if the modern day piano existed...
- Thu Apr 06, 2017 11:40 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Bach/Busoni 'Chaconne in D Minor'
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14903
Re: Bach/Busoni 'Chaconne in D Minor'
Here's a truly wonderful performance of the Brahms/Bach Chaconne by Trifinov.
Very special.
cliftwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8-nWq6pqag
Very special.
cliftwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8-nWq6pqag