Topic: YOU'RE A BETTER MAN THAN I AM, GUNGA DIN (Read 30170 times)

td · « **Reply #30 on:** February 07, 2005, 05:52:17 AM »

DR Joey inquired:

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I also need to ask a favor. A friend has asked me to get a small group together (4 to 8 people) to sing an satb choral piece in memory of the victims of cancer at the local Relay for Life in April. I am having a difficult time thinking of a piece that would be appropriate. Would any of you have any ideas or be able to point me in the right direction? Many thanks for any help!

I would suggest looking into the songs of David Friedman, especially "Help Is On the Way" and "Your Love."

as for the TOD:
Wishful thinking-wise, I'd go for God's original blueprints for this world. (or were we merely a brain f**t)?

Mary Shelley's manuscript of FRANKENSTEIN.
Bram Stoker's notes for DRACULA.

Something of Botticelli's, I suppose for beauty.

Jennifer · « **Reply #31 on:** February 07, 2005, 05:55:30 AM »

Okay so maybe I'm the only one here who wanted to watch the Superbowl. Went to my sister's SuperBowl party and actually won the First Quarter Football Pool (i had 0-0 & that was the score after the 1st Quarter).

It was fun, although the game was fairly boring. The commercials with just okay. Most of the guys were laughing at the monkeys. But other than that not too exciting!

MBarnum · « **Reply #32 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:08:04 AM »

JRand54, you crack me up!

MBarnum · « **Reply #33 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:11:08 AM »

You know what, I have never seen GUNGA DIN...and now I am rather ashamed of that. Having spent my 41 years watching old B-movies, I have passed by a lot of "A" films...but little by little I will catch up!

Hisaka · « **Reply #34 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:17:22 AM »

Unfortunately, Japan is a nation poor in musicals, DR MBarnum. There are some musical actors and actresses for theater but… I don’t say that they have a great talent for it. Sad to say.

Hisaka · « **Reply #35 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:19:46 AM »

Today’s topic of discussion: “La Primavera” by Botticelli from the Museum of Uffizi in Florence. I all the time worship the unbelievable painting since I first saw it itself.

vixmom · « **Reply #36 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:28:49 AM »

Hello all!! I did not sign on at all yesterday because Ispent every minute I wasn't doing chores or errands or teaching Sunday School, reading "Kritzer Time" which I finished at 1:06 AM EST this morning.

I caught up on Saturday's posts, but haven't touched Sunday's yet.

Jane, I was wondering if you were Jeanne!! I am now very interested in your "deleted post", but since Rodninski is planning to read them soon, maybe you can sent it to me in a private message!!

TOD:

OOOH, this is a hard one There's so many things I can think of: original manuscripts from Shakespear, Dickens, Alcott, Austen..., the dress from the "Shall We Dance?" number in the King and I , Scarlett's "curtain dress" from GWTW (or maybe that sexy red one from the end of the movie)....

Dear bk... A few days ago someone asked if you could have been born at any time in any place where & when would it be, I now can say, I wish I had been born ten years earlier and in your neighborhood!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #37 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:41:57 AM »

Well, I'd have to use my fortune to buy one of the pairs of ruby slippers from THE WIZARD OF OZ. I'd want one of the pairs that's in pristine condition, but I think that's one movie prop I would like to own.

If not that, then James Bond's Aston Martin from GOLDFINGER (and I'm not even a car person, but that has to be the coolest car EVER!)

Hisaka · « **Reply #38 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:42:51 AM »

Thank you DR MATTH and DR JR for the comments for Broadway Melody of 1940. Now I could make it clear, which is which, thank you. I know “Begin the Beguine”!

And here’s another question:
A Star Is Born with Janet Gaynor, I found its DVD on a site by some chance, is the original version of the Judy Garland’s? Does anyone recommend it?

Matt H. · « **Reply #39 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:43:00 AM »

Yes, DR MBarnum, you OWE it to yourself to catch up with GUNGA DIN. I am anxious to get my hands on the DVD myself.

Matt H. · « **Reply #40 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:48:02 AM »

Quote from: Hisaka on February 07, 2005, 07:42:51 AM

And here’s another question:
A Star Is Born with Janet Gaynor, I found its DVD on a site by some chance, is the original version of the Judy Garland’s? Does anyone recommend it?

Actually, the story was based on an earlier Hollywood film WHAT PRICE HOLLYWOOD which was directed by George Cukor who also directed the Garland version of A STAR IS BORN.

The Gaynor/March film is not a musical, but it's a very fine (and much shorter) telling of the story. I think March is the equal of James Mason in the Garland version, but Garland far, far outstrips Gaynor as Esther Blodgett/Vicki Lester. I also prefer all of the supporting actors in the Garland version.

The 1937 Gaynor version was one of the early Technicolor films, but it's been in the public domain for a long time, and there are numerous DVDs of it of dubious quality. Be careful if you buy it to get it from a reputable DVD producer. Otherwise, wha you get might be unwatchable.

Ben · « **Reply #41 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:48:31 AM »

Hisaka, in reference to your question

"A Star Is Born with Janet Gaynor, I found its DVD on a site by some chance, is the original version of the Judy Garland’s? Does anyone recommend it?"

In my humble opinion, yes, I highly recommend it. It's different from the Garland version, but just as wonderful.

MBarnum · « **Reply #42 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:48:45 AM »

Quote from: Hisaka on February 07, 2005, 07:42:51 AM

And here’s another question:
A Star Is Born with Janet Gaynor, I found its DVD on a site by some chance, is the original version of the Judy Garland’s? Does anyone recommend it?

DR Hisaka, both the Janet Gaynor version and the Judy Garland version are quite good. The Judy Garland version is more of a musical, however. I cannot recall if there is any singing in the Janet Gaynor version. But I like both.

Hisaka · « **Reply #43 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:49:54 AM »

I watched On The Town and enjoyed it.
I didn't know Frank Sinatra could dance!

MBarnum · « **Reply #44 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:52:51 AM »

Quote from: Hisaka on February 07, 2005, 07:49:54 AM

I watched On The Town and enjoyed it.
I didn't know Frank Sinatra could dance!

A very fun film! And a great example of an American musical film!

Matt H. · « **Reply #45 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:57:00 AM »

If you enjoyed seeing Frank Sinatra dance, then catch his two other big dance musicals with Gene Kelly: ANCHORS AWEIGH and TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME.

ON THE TOWN is definitely the best of the three, however, so you started at the top.

Hisaka · « **Reply #46 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:59:03 AM »

DR MATTH, DR BEN and DR MBarnum: OK, I'll get both but I'll be careful when I buy the Janet Gaynor version, as DR MATTH said.
Thank you all!

Matt H. · « **Reply #47 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:59:05 AM »

Another glorious day of sunshine and (relatively) warm temperatures. When you have 60+ degree weather in February, then you're definitely getting ready for spring.

My daffodills are starting to peek out of the ground.

Hisaka · « **Reply #48 on:** February 07, 2005, 08:03:14 AM »

Oh, yes, I'm interested in these two films, DR MATTH.
There are soooooo many musical films I should watch!
Busy!!!

Hisaka · « **Reply #49 on:** February 07, 2005, 08:08:24 AM »

HAVE A NICE DAY ALL!!!!!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #50 on:** February 07, 2005, 08:19:50 AM »

Good Morning!

Ah, sleep! I would have actually liked to get up a little earlier, but since there's nothing really I have to do today...

However, I think I shall head out the "fashionable" West End and head over the Sprint Store to have them check out something on my cell phone. Then most likely over to the Apple Store to attend another workshop this afternoon. Then... ??

But that's really all I sort of have to do today. Oh, I may go looking and shopping for some more software. We shall see.

Like DR MattH's locale, we are supposed to have a very nice day weather wise up here too. Not 60+, but at least 60. And sunny! I'm gonna head out for a walk in a little bit to help truly get my day started.

Monday is also normally my baking day, but I don't think I'm going to bake today - unless the mood hits me tonight while I'm flipping channels and finding nothing to watch. I just want to have a nice day off for myself. Sort of a selfish day, but we all need those kinds of days every now and then.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #51 on:** February 07, 2005, 08:22:20 AM »

DR Hisaka - I'm also a big fan of ON THE TOWN. I know there are some "purists" that dislike the movie since a lot of it was changed and/or discarded from the original stage version, but it's apples and oranges to me. Two different things - one stage musical, one movie musical. I like them both very much.

-And where else can you get Ann Miller tap dancing in the Museum of Natural History!?!?!?!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #52 on:** February 07, 2005, 08:23:59 AM »

DR Joey - I'll check the listings on some of my choral CDs to see if I can come up with a few suggestions for you. Unfortunately, nothing that I know that is arranged SATB comes to mind. Or were you going to arrange it yourself?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #53 on:** February 07, 2005, 08:25:11 AM »

OOZE

Hmm... Yesterday is was PHLEGM... Today it is OOZE...

What shall tomorrow bring?

$:-\$

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #54 on:** February 07, 2005, 08:30:20 AM »

As for the TOD:

The manuscript for George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue".
The manuscript for Liszt's Piano Sonata in B-minor. *Henle publishes a facsimile of this which is quite fascinating to examine. It even duplicates the colored pencil markings that Liszt used in his editing.
The manuscript for Debussy's "La plus que lente" - my favorite "small" Debussy piano piece.

One of the cigar box cover studies for Seurat's "La Grande Jatte".

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #55 on:** February 07, 2005, 08:31:21 AM »

OK.. I'm outta here... Time to take advantage of my day off... Be back...

(all together now)

Laters...

Ben · « **Reply #56 on:** February 07, 2005, 08:37:32 AM »

Just finished listening to Donald's new show and it's two, two, two shows in one!

We get a great tribute to Jerry Orbach and also a nice look at the cast recordings nominated for a Grammy! Hie thee over and give it a listen.

Thanks, Donald. And welcome back.

Jennifer · « **Reply #57 on:** February 07, 2005, 08:45:38 AM »

Here's a link for the Superbowl ads:

http://dyn.ifilm.com/superbowlads/

Just going from memory, looking at the titles, my favorites were:

1. bud light parachuting.

2. budweiser designated driver dance

3.ameriquest cat

4. fedex dancing burt

5.go daddy.com

6.tobasco tanlines

7.careerbuilders.com monkeys

8.all the budweiser anheiser busch ones were good (i think a lot of people would like thanking the troops and clydesdale zoo

9.NFL showtunes

10. diet pepsi p diddy

11.diet pepsi ladies man (i loved this one).

12. ford mustang frozen in fargo

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #58 on:** February 07, 2005, 09:06:05 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on February 07, 2005, 08:25:11 AM

OOZE

Hmm... Yesterday is was PHLEGM... Today it is OOZE...

What shall tomorrow bring?

$:-\$

Pus

Bile

Gangrene

OR something much, much worse!!!

Jane · « **Reply #59 on:** February 07, 2005, 09:10:57 AM »

Pogue thanks for the link. I couldn’t open it and Keith is playing his computer game. I will try again later, after I return from Bogie’s vet appointment.

Sandra you were eating Carvel’s-lucky you.

Joey your post about your trip was very nice and I’m sorry the second paragraph was full of family health issues. It is hard to be so far away during times like this.

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