Topic: MY FUNNY VALENTINE (Read 35033 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #360 on:** February 14, 2009, 08:59:33 PM »

Hmm... Apparently some gunshots were fired a few blocks south of here (my apartment)... $:-\$

FJL · « **Reply #361 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:01:53 PM »

Jose - did you hear the shots, or just heard reports of them?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #362 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:03:31 PM »

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #363 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:05:04 PM »

Quote from: FJL on February 14, 2009, 09:01:53 PM

Jose - did you hear the shots, or just heard reports of them?

I heard some police cars - and sirens - rushing by outside. And then some reports popped up on Twitter. And there's a helicopter overhead now too.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #364 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:07:50 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on February 14, 2009, 08:01:36 PM

DR Elmore - I've seen reports about John McGlinn's passing on other sites, but none of them have yet to have listed a cause of death, or even a place of death.

I went to Broadwayworld.com and Allthatchat and posted correctionsto a lot of the errors: one post said he died in London and someone put a whole article that could be better on wikipedia. Also, he did not die on 2/14/09.

The weirdest thing is that I had two friends named john, one McGlinn and one Schneidler, both dead now, whose birthdays were Sept. 18 and 20. My birthday is Sept 19.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #365 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:09:45 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on February 14, 2009, 08:57:22 PM

I, of course, knew nothing about Mr. McGlinn personally (except DR Elmore's bits and pieces the bulk of which are being saved for his memoirs). But I do know that his CDs of SHOW BOAT and BRIGADOON are often played and hugely enjoyed.

I think the SHOWBOAT and the BRIGADOON are the best things he recorded.

Ben · « **Reply #366 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:12:57 PM »

Great Toby picture!!!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #367 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:13:28 PM »

Quote from: Laura on February 14, 2009, 08:45:13 PM

I just borrow them and return them.

Are you charged a fine if they are overdue?

der Brucer

Ben · « **Reply #368 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:13:49 PM »

Congrats to our weight loss twins Cilla and Amy

And to Bruce too, though he has been quiet about it lately.

Ben · « **Reply #369 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:14:56 PM »

I had a wonderful evening at Chez Moore. Artie's is a great place for dinner and the waitress just let us gab and gab. Mushroom Barley soup and cheese blintzes. Yummy!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #370 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:16:06 PM »

Watching "SNL"...

Alec Baldwin as a "CouGay":

The Jonas Brothers:

I swear I can't understand a single word that they are "singing". -And I wonder if "America" knows that most of the instrumental sound they are hearing is coming from their "backup band".

Ben · « **Reply #371 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:16:33 PM »

It was great seeing a solid production of The Rivals. I read the play in college and did scenes from it in various classes. I also used a piece for auditions early in my "career". This was a well cast and all around well done production.

Next up on our "Classical" Theatre agenda, She Stoops to Conquer.

Ben · « **Reply #372 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:19:23 PM »

Oh, yes, I forgot, after Artie's, at Intermission of The Rivals, there was pecan pie from Magnolia Bakery and Hagen Daz ice cream. Mmm, mmm, mmm.

When I left I walked to 79th Street and got on the downtown train which was just pulling into the station as I swiped through the turnstile. It was a crowded train. What are all these people doing out on a Saturday night

I got home in a very short while and now I'm up past my bedtime because I had pecan pie, ice cream and Constant Comment tea.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #373 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:21:07 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on February 14, 2009, 09:16:06 PM

The Jonas Brothers: I swear I can't understand a single word that they are "singing". -And I wonder if "America" knows that most of the instrumental sound they are hearing is coming from their "backup band".

They are not "artists", they are "objects of adoration".

der Brucer

(or in some cases, lust)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #374 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:28:01 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on February 14, 2009, 09:21:07 PM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on February 14, 2009, 09:16:06 PM
The Jonas Brothers: I swear I can't understand a single word that they are "singing". -And I wonder if "America" knows that most of the instrumental sound they are hearing is coming from their "backup band".

They are not "artists", they are "objects of adoration".

der Brucer

(or in some cases, lust)

I suspect the the lead-singer Jonas brother - Joe? - will be branching off to a solo career. -His two brothers are growing out of their "cute phase".

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #375 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:30:19 PM »

Quote from: Ben on February 14, 2009, 09:16:33 PM

Next up on our "Classical" Theatre agenda, She Stoops to Conquer.

238 years old - and still funny!

It was used as an introduction to English drama in out 9th grade all-male English class.

der Brucer

Cillaliz · « **Reply #376 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:34:19 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on February 14, 2009, 09:30:19 PM

Quote from: Ben on February 14, 2009, 09:16:33 PM
Next up on our "Classical" Theatre agenda, She Stoops to Conquer.

238 years old - and still funny!

It was used as an introduction to English drama in out 9th grade all-male English class.

der Brucer

and that was 238 years ago?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #377 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:48:22 PM »

Well, 12 hours from now I will actually be supervising some vocals for a recording project. -I just got recruited for it earlier this afternoon. And, yes, some "See-lebrities" will be involved.

So...

Goodnight.

bk · « **Reply #378 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:50:20 PM »

Finished with my viewing. A peculiar Valentine's Day, but, you know, it is what it is. I'm listening to CDs now. I went to Staples to Xerox the new Nudie script so I could proof a hard copy before Xeroxing 15 copies for Wednesday, but apparently they close early on Saturdays (I was there at seven-thirty). The good news is that I'm laying down the demo tracks on Tuesday and we'll do the vocals on Friday.

Ben · « **Reply #379 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:58:59 PM »

Amy/Edi, you're a sweetheart!!!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #380 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:01:00 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on February 14, 2009, 09:34:19 PM

Quote from: DERBRUCER on February 14, 2009, 09:30:19 PM
Quote from: Ben on February 14, 2009, 09:16:33 PM
Next up on our "Classical" Theatre agenda, She Stoops to Conquer.

238 years old - and still funny!

It was used as an introduction to English drama in out 9th grade all-male English class.

der Brucer

and that was 238 years ago?

Well, my memory is a bit fuzzy.

der Brucer

Michael · « **Reply #381 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:10:40 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on February 14, 2009, 10:37:21 AM

Quote from: Michael S on February 14, 2009, 10:02:31 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on February 14, 2009, 09:59:08 AM

Happy Valentine's Day to all at HainesHisWay.com

I changed the color. Pink is hard to read

I think one of the things I like least about HainesHisWay, lately, is this tendency on the part of others to correct someone's spelling or word usage. Now we can add to that "color" usage.

I suggest folks use the colors and words THEY wish to...and others might reconsider their tendencies to "correct". It comes off rather badly, in translation,I think.

I chose pink for my Valentine's Dayt greeting because I wanted it to be pink. I had a blue background. The red looked crass to me.

If it's hard to read, do one of YOUR OWN rather than correcting mine and calling attention to it.

I took it as a slap....and I did not appreciate it one bit.

It was not meant to be that. I apologize, I was just trying to be helpful. Believe me Mr. Pullium there was no bad intention on my part and I hope you can see that.

bk · « **Reply #382 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:11:16 PM »

I'm full from eating too many grapes. Yes, I have gripes about grapes.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #383 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:16:54 PM »

Quote from: bk on February 14, 2009, 10:11:16 PM

I'm full from eating too many grapes. Yes, I have gripes about grapes.

And from eating too many grapes a person can develop la grippe.

der Brucer

Michael · « **Reply #384 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:19:08 PM »

Quote from: Druxy on February 14, 2009, 07:19:10 PM

Quote from: JRand58 on February 14, 2009, 05:57:12 PM
I made the mistake of switching to TCM and finding LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING.....one of my favorite romantic/tragic movies.....

And such beautiful music...and lovely CinemaScope photography....

Did you know that the title song for that film, written by Paul Francis Webster and Sammy Fain, was almost thrown out of the picture?

No major recording artist wanted to record it. Not Tony Martin. Not Doris Day. Not Nat "King" Cole. Nobody!

Finally, Fox got The Four Aces to record it, but in order to do that, they had to cover the cost of an entire album.

Of course, the tune went on to win the Oscar and become one of the greatest love songs of all time.

but didn't Frank Sinatra sing it in the film uncredited?

bk · « **Reply #385 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:22:22 PM »

I'm thinking about taking a shower. And yet, I'm just sitting here like so much fish on a Saturday night.

Michael · « **Reply #386 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:23:36 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on February 14, 2009, 01:36:34 PM

I've just heard that John McGlinn is dead.

I know just how devastated you are over his death.
No more cryptic postings about a certain conductor.

bk · « **Reply #387 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:24:03 PM »

Do any of you people do occasional Spring cleaning, people-wise?

bk · « **Reply #388 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:25:40 PM »

I only met Mr. McGlinn once - had lunch with him at some restaurant on Broadway on the Upper West Side. He wanted to talk about us doing a project together - I told him quite honestly that I didn't think he'd be happy with a hands on producer who was involved in every aspect of a project. I think he knew I was right.

Michael · « **Reply #389 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:30:16 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on February 14, 2009, 09:09:45 PM

Quote from: Matt H. on February 14, 2009, 08:57:22 PM
I, of course, knew nothing about Mr. McGlinn personally (except DR Elmore's bits and pieces the bulk of which are being saved for his memoirs). But I do know that his CDs of SHOW BOAT and BRIGADOON are often played and hugely enjoyed.

I think the SHOWBOAT and the BRIGADOON are the best things he recorded.

If I may I would like to add

Anything Goes (Original Broadway version with dropped songs)
Kiss Me Kate (Complete recording although I am not crazy about all the singers on it)
Annie Get Your Gun (Original Broadway version with Kim Criswell)
Sitting Pretty (A great studio cast Judy Blazer, Davis Gaines, Jason Graae, Paige O'Hara, Roberta Peters, Paula Laurence, Beverly Lambert)

He made an attempt to record original complete scores that had never been done before

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