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david johnson

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...

david johnson

What could possibly go wrong with a Putin vaccine? oh, yeah...that guy that who was poisoned recently! Get well. Anna

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May God bless her with quick healing.

david johnson

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.

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Thank you, guys.

david johnson

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 ...

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LOL...I take it that you all do not care for the current President.

david johnson

Wow...it'll take you 20 years to listen and review all that!

david johnson

I have seen that one several times. I used it in my jr high music classes.

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Thank you. I sense a set in my near future

david johnson

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?

david johnson

Keep the screen.

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maestrorob, that is the one. I enjoyed it very much.

david johnson

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.

david johnson

The conservative part of me has no relationship with fear! Neither does my liberal aspect.

david johnson

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.

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I most always mute the ads, but will watch ones I find amusing.

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YAY!!!!

david johnson

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.

david johnson

I say Trump must stay … if the only alternative is a contemporary 'progressive'.

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I sampled that. Very well done

david johnson

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...

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Do not trust the Communist Chinese Govt. in this.

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I understand. Thank you, Lance.

david johnson

I haven't seen that Joan of Arc.

david johnson

I've seen that. Ever try "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari"?

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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?

david johnson

Lance has given words of wisdom

While staying home, I have listened to several recordings of Ormandy/Philly from the 1950s. Very enjoyable playing.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPBMMelnsIM[/youtube] a short sample

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I still have some of those Nonesuch LPs. Nothing wrong with Ghitalla

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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...

david johnson

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

david johnson

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

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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%.

david johnson

I have always enjoyed the music of Enescu. Lots of samples on youtube will help you out with fun listening.

david johnson

Better? No. I do listen to it much more than #8.

david johnson

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...

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I have never had a problem enjoying Bruckner's music

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Thanks for that info.

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I have it on LP. I have not run into it otherwise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kknydVp_yoM

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I always enjoy the Kletzki/Philharmonia Prok 5. It's the only Prokofiev I've ever heard them do.

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Rach3 wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 24, 2020 11:02 am
Was this related to coronavirus , if she was coming in from Asia ?

That was my first thought, but it sounded different than that. ...not that I would really know.

david johnson

There are plenty of Marcel Tabuteau recordings around. He was a magnificent player and also taught at Curtis Institute where he influenced many musicians. He is considered the 'founder of the American school' of oboe playing. Hear some good historical samples. https://marceltabuteau.com/recordings/o...

david johnson

I believe nothing will change. Both Trump and those who are mad because Hil lost the election should be fined exorbitantly for nuisance behaviors and the $$ given to orphan's homes and vet hospitals.

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Brain and Alan Civil were in that horn section. Civil even guested on some Beatles records.

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I heard of this on the news. I do not think those two can win the election. Andrew Yang is the Dem best choice for a good Prez.

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I sometimes wonder what will happen, but I distrust progressives so much I can't believe them in much. I still view this as them being ticked that Trump beat Hil, not that they care a rip what he has or hasn't done.

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sad news. A superb hornist.

david johnson

It is a superb work. Nothing low about it, except Johnny Cash's bass voice :) I am not a great cm fan, but the further back in the genre you go the more folkish it is. I grew up around that style and understand it, therefore I find it enjoyable. The closer it gets to country-western, the less I like...

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Wow, those are great paintings

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