Topic: WAXING AND WANING (Read 43757 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #330 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:46:46 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on July 12, 2007, 08:38:15 AM

Les Fables de La Fontaine, Robert Wilson, Lincoln Center.

-Which got cancelled tonight due to an injured cast member. Something must be in the air. First James Carpinello in Xanadu and now this.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #331 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:47:56 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on July 12, 2007, 08:37:34 AM

No definite plans at the moment...

Well... I think I know "someone" who was offered access to the house seats from the office of the casting director for the show, so... Just sayin'.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #332 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:50:42 PM »

Quote from: FJL on July 12, 2007, 09:00:10 AM

Has someone already posted this report about the Magnolia Bakery being temporarily closed down?

http://www.ny1.com/ny1/content/index.jsp?stid=8&aid=71594

First Wendy's, then Pinkberry, now Magnolia Bakery! What's going on?!?!? Stop the madness!!!! Next thing you know, they'll be telling us there are rats that run up and down the subway tracks and sometimes on the platform stations! $:-\$

*Although, I do have to wonder, what kind of "exemption" a subway station falls under in reference to rodents. Heck, there have been times when I've seen the rats get on a train!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #333 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:51:49 PM »

Quote from: JRand56 on July 12, 2007, 09:11:42 AM

Alas DR JOSE S PIANO...an XL is but a memory for me and my barrel chest....I am hoping that will not be the case by fall....but for now, I guess.....I can't have one.

Well, if not a t-shirt, how about a pair of yoga pants?

td · « **Reply #334 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:52:39 PM »

Today's Note's Title reminded me of TENDERLOIN, and to my amazement, there is actually a discussion of "Artificial Flowers" over on a Broadway chat site - discussing the pros and cons of Bobby Darin's brilliant (IMHO) cover of that Bock/Harnick song. To be honest, if I had to start a list of my favorite Darin songs (and arrangements) I think that "Artificial Flowers" would place second, behind "Beyond the Sea."

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. . .and wiring and waxing she waned. . .

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #335 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:53:14 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on July 12, 2007, 09:48:02 AM

Has "On the Lot" been on hiatus? I wasn't watching it, but noticed that there have been no comments about it here lately.

We still watch it here. It's OK. The format really sucks, and the hostess is ANNOYING!!!!

-Just sayin'.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #336 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:54:34 PM »

DR MusicGuy - Safe Travel Vibes to you today. I'm sure Sugar will be most happy to see you again.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #337 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:57:59 PM »

I'd certainly never heard of "Tenderloin" when I first heard and loved "Artificial Flowers" DR td.
"Beyond the Sea" will always be at the top of my list too. The "That's All" Album is one the truly greats of its time.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #338 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:59:20 PM »

As for postal rates... Well, all things considered, paying $0.42 to have a letter delivered from Point A to Point B - and Point A could be Key West, FL, and Point B could Honolulu, HI - is still quite the bargain. Heck, even $8.95 for the large Flat Rate Priority Mail Box isn't bad at all for occasional shipping. Yes, I know any sort of postal rate increase will always affect businesses more than individuals, but in comparison to how much it would cost to deliver that on your own, using your own vehicle and fuel, well... It's all about perspective. -And remember, in terms of today's delivery times, the Pony Express was never really that "express".

Jane · « **Reply #339 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:00:54 PM »

I thought I had missed wishing MusicGuy safe travels, but since he doesn't appear to be home.....
SAFE TRAVEL VIBES!

Ginny · « **Reply #340 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:01:00 PM »

DR Jane - thanks for answering my question about acquiring Brain shares

Jane · « **Reply #341 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:01:38 PM »

Quote from: 3DDiffusion on July 12, 2007, 06:45:06 PM

Is nobody here knowledgeable about The Saint theme music?

Sorry, I can't help you.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #342 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:02:29 PM »

The "b" side of the "Artificial Flowers" was released here as the single at the time (Somebody To Love). "Artifical Flowers" did not have airplay clearance until months later.

Why does my memory store that stuff?

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #343 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:03:24 PM »

Quote from: Jane on July 12, 2007, 06:41:23 PM

DR Laura:

Quotes from 3D:Response from BK:

Well, 500 people would net us 50K - so how about 50 people at 100 per?

Tell you what - before we get anyone to actually do it - how about everyone who's interested can send me an e-mail at kritzerland@aol.com and if we get fifty folks, I'll give the go-ahead. Then, when the box-office receipts are distributed to us (usually takes a month or two from what I understand), then dough is returned via paypal. I like it!

It was not I who asked; I have already taken care of my obligation.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #344 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:04:23 PM »

Quote from: 3DDiffusion on July 12, 2007, 06:45:06 PM

Is nobody here knowledgeable about The Saint theme music?

Not I.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #345 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:04:54 PM »

Quote from: Miss Karen on July 12, 2007, 04:24:09 PM

(Just as I suspected, BK does not read ALL the posts -- well, at least not all of mine -- could it be that my reputation for gratuitous posting proceeds me and makes my postings suspect as being spamish ...)

The day of DR 3-D's brilliant plan for Brain shares, I wanted to be part of the action and requested a share (I can't remember the day nor the post number -- but it's in the archives somewhere, I promise).

So put the Murphys down for a share BK -- what does that take you to?

Well, to be "fair"... BK did request that you e-mail him a request for a share. This way he would have a record - the e-mail - of it.

I guess you skipped over that post.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #346 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:06:31 PM »

Quote from: 3DDiffusion on July 12, 2007, 06:45:06 PM

Is nobody here knowledgeable about The Saint theme music?

Can you hum a few bars? -Or at least post a link to an audio file?

-All that comes to my mind right now are the opening graphics. Without the music.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #347 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:06:39 PM »

E.Ashley was the composer of "The Saint".
I have it on RECORD. "Television's Greatest Hits Vol 2".

I think there were 6 or more Cds of the TV themes series released a few years back..

Jane · « **Reply #348 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:07:06 PM »

Ginny you are welcome. Better I answer the question & call you DR Laura than not to at all.

Sorry gals

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #349 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:07:09 PM »

DR Miss Karen - CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP

Ginny · « **Reply #350 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:13:20 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on July 12, 2007, 07:03:24 PM

It was not I who asked; I have already taken care of my obligation.

It was I and now I have, too.

3DDiffusion · « **Reply #351 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:14:29 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 12, 2007, 07:06:31 PM

Can you hum a few bars? -Or at least post a link to an audio file?

-All that comes to my mind right now are the opening graphics. Without the music.

DR Jose, you're brilliant!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97klp1BtmXo

It's on Youtube. There's a ... riff, is it called? a series of notes over and over again, and at the end they're really high. So if anyone with an ear could list the instruments used, in particular the one for the high notes... I'd be most grateful!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #352 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:17:37 PM »

Quote from: 3DDiffusion on July 12, 2007, 07:14:29 PM

DR Jose, you're brilliant!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97klp1BtmXo

It's on Youtube. There's a ... riff, is it called? a series of notes over and over again, and at the end they're really high. So if anyone with an ear could list the instruments used, in particular the one for the high notes... I'd be most grateful!

It's a flute.

JMK · « **Reply #353 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:17:38 PM »

Great minds think alike. There's also this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x32OgzQCKJM&NR=1

The first one just sounds like flute to me, but the one I posted has a weird, almost Moog-ish thing happening up high that I can't identify at such lo-fi.

JMK · « **Reply #354 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:18:05 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 12, 2007, 07:17:37 PM

It's a flute.

What he said.

JMK · « **Reply #355 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:18:47 PM »

Actually it sounds like a "Grusin"-ish flute and glock combo in a couple of places (a la those great Mendes orchestrations from 1968-70).

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #356 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:19:16 PM »

Quote from: JMK on July 12, 2007, 07:17:38 PM

Great minds think alike. There's also this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x32OgzQCKJM&NR=1

The first one just sounds like flute to me, but the one I posted has a weird, almost Moog-ish thing happening up high that I can't identify at such lo-fi.

Well, maybe a flute and/or piccolo that's been "processed".

JMK · « **Reply #357 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:21:08 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 12, 2007, 07:19:16 PM

Well, maybe a flute and/or piccolo that's been "processed".

Yeah, but it has that sine tone quality to it (at least on the tiny speakers on this computer). Maybe 3D can place the year of the color credits from my link--if it's post 1967 it could actually be a Moog.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #358 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:22:41 PM »

And speaking of flutes...

It wasn't until a few years ago that someone pointed out to me just how out of tune the flute solo is in the song "California Dreaming" Consequently, everytime I hear that song, all I can hear is the flute solo, and it's ain't pretty at all. It's actually almost painful to listen to. However, before I "noticed" it, I didn't really notice it.

California Dreaming

*I've always loved the bathtubs in this clip!

3DDiffusion · « **Reply #359 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:24:00 PM »

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Well, maybe a flute and/or piccolo that's been "processed".

Thanks Jose and JMK. Much appreciated.

A flute! See, I have no ear! I like the sound of it, but I could never distinguish which instruments are used....

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