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- Sat Nov 14, 2020 1:29 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: 2020 Shows Why the Electoral College Is Stupid and Immoral
- Replies: 11
- Views: 295
Re: 2020 Shows Why the Electoral College Is Stupid and Immoral
The article reveals its author, rather than the EC, to be the one who is stupid and immoral.
- Fri Nov 06, 2020 1:31 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Getting Rid of the Electoral College
- Replies: 13
- Views: 402
Re: Getting Rid of the Electoral College
Leave the EC alone!!
- Thu Nov 05, 2020 1:32 am
- Forum: Films & Movies & Their Music
- Topic: The 10 most popular American movies
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8968
Re: The 10 most popular American movies
I've enjoyed all of those 
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 2:45 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Racist Remarks by Local Politicians Prompt Calls for Resignation Around America
- Replies: 4
- Views: 180
Re: Racist Remarks by Local Politicians Prompt Calls for Resignation Around America
Among the things to learn: be aware of what you say, know that others will gladly redefine your comments.
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 1:55 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: What’s the worst that could happen?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 299
Re: What’s the worst that could happen?
That was certainly interesting. My worst is that Biden wins, the progressives 'generate' his demise, Harris is prez, they succeed in getting Pelosi up to vp. Conspiracies are fun.
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 1:41 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: SOMETHING THE LEFT WOULD NEVER BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND
- Replies: 14
- Views: 796
Re: SOMETHING THE LEFT WOULD NEVER BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND
Some of what Belle presents is correct. Wokeness, hipness, and Neo-Marxism is dangerous to our freedom and must be resisted.
- Sat Oct 10, 2020 1:21 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Fox News Would Not Exist Today if........
- Replies: 10
- Views: 541
Re: Fox News Would Not Exist Today if........
Talk radio seems to be 'pooled ignorance'. I'm moderate to slightly conservative and NEVER listen to it.
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 1:36 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Now comes the reckoning
- Replies: 3
- Views: 177
Re: Now comes the reckoning
Donald will get his, just as Hil got hers.
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 1:35 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: America May Need International Intervention
- Replies: 6
- Views: 239
Re: America May Need International Intervention
NO International Intervention
I have no problem helping other nations if they ask for it, but they can stay out of here. We'll tend to our own messes.
I have no problem helping other nations if they ask for it, but they can stay out of here. We'll tend to our own messes.
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:24 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Not much to report lately, but ...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 243
Re: Not much to report lately, but ...
It is nice to receive your message. I am mostly exploring Bach cantatas in my current listening. I have visited some area historic cemeteries and landmarks and sounded Taps or Amazing Grace for those I knew who are there. Last week I videoed that at the local, tiny, African American cemetery. Most f...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 2:51 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Opera Star Anna Netrebko Is Hospitalized With Covid-19
- Replies: 3
- Views: 324
Re: Opera Star Anna Netrebko Is Hospitalized With Covid-19
What could possibly go wrong with a Putin vaccine? oh, yeah...that guy that who was poisoned recently! Get well. Anna
- Sat Sep 19, 2020 2:34 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Opera Star Anna Netrebko Is Hospitalized With Covid-19
- Replies: 3
- Views: 324
Re: Opera Star Anna Netrebko Is Hospitalized With Covid-19
May God bless her with quick healing.
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 2:58 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Minnesota Public Radio Fires Only Black Announcer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 312
Re: Minnesota Public Radio Fires Only Black Announcer
If he signed on as announcer rather than programmer he fouled up. 'Dead white men' is racist. MPR should have given him some programming leeway. Both sides messed it up.
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 3:22 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Fritz Werner: Bach Cantata Box
- Replies: 3
- Views: 224
Re: Fritz Werner: Bach Cantata Box
Thank you, guys.
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:20 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Fritz Werner: Bach Cantata Box
- Replies: 3
- Views: 224
Fritz Werner: Bach Cantata Box
Bach/Sacred Cantatas/Werner/SW German Chamber Orchestra - I picked up the Bach Sacred Cantata box (Erato) from Arkivmusic for $20.00 on sale. I had been considering this type of purchase, but was thinking of the more expensive versions. Since I had none of these works this seemed the way to go. The ...
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:06 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: The End of Social Security ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 412
Re: The End of Social Security ?
LOL...I take it that you all do not care for the current President. 
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 2:31 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Barbirolli Edition (109 CDs) arrived today!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 715
Re: Barbirolli Edition (109 CDs) arrived today!
Wow...it'll take you 20 years to listen and review all that!
- Sun Jul 26, 2020 3:52 am
- Forum: Films & Movies & Their Music
- Topic: Bergman: The Magic Flute (1975)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 463
Re: Bergman: The Magic Flute (1975)
I have seen that one several times. I used it in my jr high music classes.
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 3:45 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Dvorak St. Quartet 12
- Replies: 3
- Views: 407
Re: Dvorak St. Quartet 12
Thank you. I sense a set in my near future
- Fri Jul 24, 2020 3:12 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Dvorak St. Quartet 12
- Replies: 3
- Views: 407
Dvorak St. Quartet 12
I'm hearing it now. I doubt I've heard it before. I am behind in my quartet explorations! Very enjoyable. Vlach Quartet/Naxos. You guys have any other recommendations for it?
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 4:48 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Anthony Tommasini Calls for End to Blind Auditions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 797
Re: Anthony Tommasini Calls for End to Blind Auditions
Keep the screen.
- Fri Jul 17, 2020 1:53 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Florence Beatrice Price
- Replies: 3
- Views: 540
Re: Florence Beatrice Price
maestrorob, that is the one. I enjoyed it very much.
- Thu Jul 16, 2020 3:32 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Florence Beatrice Price
- Replies: 3
- Views: 540
Florence Beatrice Price
I am unfamiliar with her, so I am listening to her Sym. #1 in e minor - John Jeter/Fort Smith Symphony. I enjoy the tonal texture she creates.
- Wed Jul 15, 2020 4:01 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Conservatives motivated by fear
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1522
Re: Conservatives motivated by fear
The conservative part of me has no relationship with fear! Neither does my liberal aspect.
- Sat Jul 04, 2020 4:26 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Robo calls on longline commencing again! (Ugh)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 617
Re: Robo calls on longline commencing again! (Ugh)
I always get a few - they used to be car warranty expiration, now they must be body part expiration (calls from odd sounding med groups). I get some that don't leave a message.
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:14 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: TV ads (again) way too much!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 997
Re: TV ads (again) way too much!
I most always mute the ads, but will watch ones I find amusing.
- Sun Jun 07, 2020 4:17 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Happy Birthday, Lance G. Hill!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1855
- Sun May 24, 2020 10:12 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Trump demands governors allow churches to open
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2455
Re: Trump demands governors allow churches to open
Go to w-mart, go to the bars, go to Kroger, go to the beach...but don't you dare go to worship services. Makes no sense! My community is steaming church services. Also, my home church is open for Sunday AM with pews roped off, face masks, hand sanitizer, individual communion service, etc.
- Mon May 18, 2020 5:45 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Trump Must Go
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2675
Re: Trump Must Go
I say Trump must stay … if the only alternative is a contemporary 'progressive'.
- Mon May 04, 2020 4:39 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: A Superb Planets from an unexpected conductor and orchestra
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1726
Re: A Superb Planets from an unexpected conductor and orchestra
I sampled that. Very well done
- Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:37 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: I'd like to hear from CMGers how you are doing
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9231
Re: I'd like to hear from CMGers how you are doing
Things are fine w/me. Musically, I am retraining my trumpet chops. I had to lay off playing while recovering from a bypass, and then I developed a tooth infection, which is bad for 'bypassers'. A tooth extraction put more delay in practice time. Yesterday I had a great day running through fundamenta...
- Sat Apr 18, 2020 4:15 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Rice: Don't Let the Chinese Set the Narrative
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3571
Re: Rice: Don't Let the Chinese Set the Narrative
Do not trust the Communist Chinese Govt. in this.
- Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:30 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: PM notice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2023
Re: PM notice
I understand. Thank you, Lance.
- Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:28 am
- Forum: Films & Movies & Their Music
- Topic: F. W. Murnau: Nosferatu (1922)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2322
Re: F. W. Murnau: Nosferatu (1922)
I haven't seen that Joan of Arc.
- Mon Apr 13, 2020 4:11 am
- Forum: Films & Movies & Their Music
- Topic: F. W. Murnau: Nosferatu (1922)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2322
Re: F. W. Murnau: Nosferatu (1922)
I've seen that. Ever try "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari"?
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 3:35 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: PM notice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2023
PM notice
I got a private message notice here. When I checked, nothing was there. First time it has happened to me. Do any of you get there, too?
- Fri Apr 03, 2020 4:51 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Now is the time to spend more time on CMG!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2590
Re: Now is the time to spend more time on CMG!
Lance has given words of wisdom While staying home, I have listened to several recordings of Ormandy/Philly from the 1950s. Very enjoyable playing.
While staying home, I have listened to several recordings of Ormandy/Philly from the 1950s. Very enjoyable playing.- Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:53 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Edward H. Tarr has passed on
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2624
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:33 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Edward H. Tarr has passed on
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2624
Re: Edward H. Tarr has passed on
I still have some of those Nonesuch LPs. Nothing wrong with Ghitalla
- Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:01 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Edward H. Tarr has passed on
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2624
Edward H. Tarr has passed on
Musicologist, author, and trumpeter Ed Tarr has died. He was from the USA, but lived in Switzerland. He recorded many Renaissance and Baroque natural trumpet pieces. His Hummel recording is the one I have always prefered. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIHXmF1Yyws&list=PLjQsyGmPDmPPhoHJJ2J803QTUUmA...
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 3:55 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Just checking in with my CMGers ...
- Replies: 44
- Views: 18399
Re: Just checking in with my CMGers ...
Taking it easy here in AR. Listening to a lot of Ormandy, practicing trumpet. Eager for my first novel to be published - supposed to be soon. God bless all
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 3:55 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Just checking in with my CMGers ...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7983
Re: Just checking in with my CMGers ...
Taking it easy here in AR. Listening to a lot of Ormandy, practicing trumpet. Eager for my first novel to be published - supposed to be soon. God bless all
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:24 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: NY TIMES: Worst-Case Estimates for U.S. Coronavirus Deaths
- Replies: 39
- Views: 10261
Re: NY TIMES: Worst-Case Estimates for U.S. Coronavirus Deaths
One of my sons has been a paramedic for years and teaches EMS at an area university. He says the covid19 fatality rate is 3%.
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:20 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: George Enescu
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2121
Re: George Enescu
I have always enjoyed the music of Enescu. Lots of samples on youtube will help you out with fun listening.
- Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:42 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Can't warm to Bruckner
- Replies: 57
- Views: 12044
Re: Can't warm to Bruckner
Better? No. I do listen to it much more than #8.
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 2:47 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Can't warm to Bruckner
- Replies: 57
- Views: 12044
Re: Can't warm to Bruckner
I have never had a problem enjoying Bruckner's music :) But doesn't it give you the feeling that you'd rather be listening to something else? It's like Beethoven symphony number 1, which our local symphony performed last time out. Why? When we have 2 through 9. No, and I enjoy Beethoven's 1st quite...
- Sun Mar 01, 2020 3:29 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Can't warm to Bruckner
- Replies: 57
- Views: 12044
Re: Can't warm to Bruckner
I have never had a problem enjoying Bruckner's music
- Sat Feb 29, 2020 2:03 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Phiharmonia's new conductor live
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3606
Re: Phiharmonia's new conductor live
Thanks for that info.
- Fri Feb 28, 2020 2:02 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Phiharmonia's new conductor live
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3606
Re: Phiharmonia's new conductor live
I have it on LP. I have not run into it otherwise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kknydVp_yoM
- Thu Feb 27, 2020 2:22 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Phiharmonia's new conductor live
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3606
Re: Phiharmonia's new conductor live
I always enjoy the Kletzki/Philharmonia Prok 5. It's the only Prokofiev I've ever heard them do.