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Title: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: bk on July 31, 2013, 12:26:00 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were comped and were vocal, and now it is time for you to post until the comped cows come home.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: bk on July 31, 2013, 12:26:50 AM
And the word of the day is: COAPTATION!
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Post by: Ben on July 31, 2013, 02:25:06 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Doug R on July 31, 2013, 02:35:28 AM
Thundery rain showers here in Bucharest. I've had to take shelter in a cafe, after previously taking shelter in the art gallery!
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Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 02:58:02 AM
Lovely photos yesterday, DR Laura - thanks for posting the link.
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Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 02:59:09 AM
DR John G. - I think Leslie Ann Warren's performance in Victor/Victoria is one of my all-time movie favorites.     :)





Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Sam on July 31, 2013, 04:56:19 AM
 :)
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Sam on July 31, 2013, 04:57:20 AM
Morning.

I'll take shelter in the cafe and art gallery  ;)

Good morning.
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Post by: Sam on July 31, 2013, 04:59:40 AM
Great pictures. Yes.

I forward a lot of them to my somewhat more boring friends.

Of which I am more boring than they are, sometimes.

But I am always more fun.  Because I choose to act like i'm 5 at 60.

 ;D
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Post by: Sam on July 31, 2013, 05:00:31 AM
And on that note, I've got nothing.

Off to work.

Great Wednesday everyone.

 :)
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Post by: Sam on July 31, 2013, 05:01:07 AM
 :) ;)
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Post by: Kerry on July 31, 2013, 05:18:10 AM
I'd say it's Wednesday if I were a betting man. I'm not, really, but I d still say it's Wednesday.
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Post by: Michael on July 31, 2013, 06:04:19 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on July 31, 2013, 06:05:46 AM
DR John G. - I think Lesley Ann Warren's performance in Victor/Victoria is one of my all-time movie favorites.     :)

I wonder if they talk about playing Cinderella
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: ChasSmith on July 31, 2013, 06:17:54 AM
Good morning, all.

Yet another crazy surreal dream that I can't quite recreate in my mind.  Other than that, I guess, nothing to report.

Coffee!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: elmore3003 on July 31, 2013, 06:29:02 AM
Good morning, all! I slept late. until 8:00pm, and then got tied up with emails about DEAREST ENEMY and ROBERTA, same as yesterday. I'm on my second cup of coffee and thinking about eggs.

Today I am taking a personal day and doing as little as possible. I wanted to go to the library at Lincoln Center and look at Otto Harbach drafts of ROBERTA, but I forgot to take my copyright libretto from Toyland yesterday in all of the madness, so I'll do that tomorrow. This will be a housecleaning day, and the apartment needs it.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 06:30:32 AM
Good morning, all.

Leslie Ann Warren, Alex Karras and the rest of the supporting cast are great. Just enjoyed it so much more than the filmed version of the stage play, which I'm glad to have but is a pale, pale shadow of the original. 
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 31, 2013, 06:32:57 AM
BK, you made the right choice about replacing the singer. The longer you pondered it, the less time her replacement would have to prepare, and rehearsals to settle things need the cast to be there.

DRcillaliz, welcome back!  I had meant to ask DRvixmom if we'll ever see the return of William Orr. I would like to see that.

And now, let's fix some eggs.
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Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 06:39:20 AM
 Great photos, DR Laura. Loved the dragonflies. What type of bird was in the final shot?

Also, great photos, MBarnum.
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Post by: Jennifer on July 31, 2013, 06:47:59 AM
BK, re: replacing the girl.  I can see blaming her for not knowing her stuff. But I personally don't think that you blame her for what the other theatre did.  You said she was young. I can totally understand why she would not want to burn any bridges with those people.

But that said if she can't be at the rehearsal then i think you are right to replace her.

I wonder if the other theatre would have replaced her if she had spoken up.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: ChasSmith on July 31, 2013, 06:59:09 AM
Here is one thing I know about today:

There needs to be a bacon cheeseburger in it somewhere.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 31, 2013, 07:01:15 AM
And the word of the day is: COAPTATION!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  TWO OF A KIND
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Post by: Druxy on July 31, 2013, 07:12:49 AM
So, yesterday around 2 pm, our U-Verse modem went out, and we were told that the repairman cannot come until between 4-8 pm today.  We had no internet access or television last night.

 >:( >:( >:(

I was not a happy camper...primarily because I movie I've wanted to see for years was on TCM last night, and I missed it.

 :( :( :(

This morning, I get up ad the modem is working.  Miracle of miracles!

 :o :o :o

However, I'm still going to have the repairman come out and replace it.

 :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 07:15:39 AM
So, yesterday around 2 pm, our U-Verse modem went out, and we were told that the repairman cannot come until between 4-8 pm today.  We had no internet access or television last night.

 >:( >:( >:(

I was not a happy camper...primarily because I movie I've wanted to see for years was on TCM last night, and I missed it.

 :( :( :(

This morning, I get up ad the modem is working.  Miracle of miracles!

 :o :o :o

However, I'm still going to have the repairman come out and replace it.

 :-\ :-\ :-\

Sorry to hear that. I hate it when stuff like that happens. What was the movie?
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Druxy on July 31, 2013, 07:16:52 AM
My Blu-Ray player is giving me problems, and it will probably be better to replace it that to repair it.

I want to get a player capable of surround sound (the room is pre-wired for it) and also with a tray that slides out.  I hate the players that "grab" the disc and pull it in.

Any suggestions for a good brand and model?

I have a Samsung, but I've never been totally happy with it.

Thanks.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: elmore3003 on July 31, 2013, 07:20:50 AM
Here is one thing I know about today:

There needs to be a bacon cheeseburger in it somewhere.

I wish there was one in mine!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Ginny on July 31, 2013, 07:26:58 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  Rainy morning here in SW Ohio and I slept quite late.  Easing into the day before I have to get ready for my dental appointment this afternoon.  I'll get my new crown today.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Ginny on July 31, 2013, 07:30:15 AM
On the way home from the Y yesterday I stopped to pick up a tuna sandwich at Subway.  While I was eating it, DN/G Lauren texted to ask if she could visit.  She was here for a couple of hours and we had a nice catch-up.  She's working 2 jobs this summer, one of them her first real professional job as an athletic trainer.  It was great to see her!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 31, 2013, 08:01:04 AM
If we sit here on Page One much longer, they're going to start charging us rent.
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Post by: FJL on July 31, 2013, 08:08:31 AM
If we sit here on Page One much longer, they're going to start charging us rent.

Gwen Guthrie AIN'T NOTHING GOING ON BUT THE RENT dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szM7x0N9Ru4
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: FJL on July 31, 2013, 08:12:00 AM
Page 2!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 31, 2013, 08:23:09 AM
Last night, Kristen Chenoweth performed on Leno's "Tonight" show a parody of "Popular" from "Wicked".  The song was for Anthony Weiner.


Popular (http://broadwayworld.com/article/TV-Exclusive-Kristin-Chenoweth-Sings-for-Anthony-Weiner-on-Leno-Video-Lyrics-20130731)
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 31, 2013, 08:51:53 AM
DR DRUXY I have a Samsung Blu Ray player that I have always been pleased with, but it does have a tray.  I also hate computers or other devices that GRAB your disk......

I would just say that I have had a LOT of trouble with Philips electronics, and also surprisingly RCA devices....so other than that, I would say go for it.....
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 31, 2013, 08:53:30 AM
I would add that you should consider an all-region BD player since you're in the market for a new machine.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 31, 2013, 08:54:05 AM
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Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 31, 2013, 08:54:28 AM
Rehearsals are moving along.  I finished the story for the print outlets today and will send them off to the weeklies to meet their early deadlines.

I started the slide show for the lobby - but of course the girl who PROMISED to be there last night to take the rest of the photos, didn't show up.....never did like her....ever since she came in and told me all of my makeup was wrong and no good and should be thrown away.  Oh, and she just happened to be selling makeup that would be perfect and I should buy some from her....  And in fact, she did throw a lot of my stuff away when she was working on a show that I wasn't involved in....  So I don't like her.

That just means that I will have to take the rest of the photos tonight....which is hard, because I am NEVER off the stage.....
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: FJL on July 31, 2013, 08:55:44 AM
Last night, Kristen Chenoweth performed on Leno's "Tonight" show a parody of "Popular" from "Wicked".  The song was for Anthony Weiner.


Popular (http://broadwayworld.com/article/TV-Exclusive-Kristin-Chenoweth-Sings-for-Anthony-Weiner-on-Leno-Video-Lyrics-20130731)


For balance, here's a theater spoof for Christine Quinn, Anthony Weiner's  main opponent at this point
:)

This was for Christine Quinn - on the strange occasion of seeing Speaker Quinn (and thus her staff) boldly getting behind Shakespeare in the Parking Lot's issue against the city for charging it for using parking spaces up - which clearly got through her office gatekeepers as a crucial issue 

Brush Up Your Speaker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lriKy_Coo5g

Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 31, 2013, 09:01:56 AM
My question for ASK BK day is:

Would you ever consider playing Man in the Chair in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE?
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 09:12:06 AM
Here is one thing I know about today:

There needs to be a bacon cheeseburger in it somewhere.

I like your way of thinking.

Oh, and Friday is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 09:22:54 AM
I finished the story for the print outlets today


I sure hope you spelled your name right this time!      ;)
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 31, 2013, 09:30:44 AM
Well...it should be....but time will tell.....if I am in a photo, all bets are off.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 09:31:05 AM
The carpet cleaner man has come and gone. Along with Joe Turner.


In any case, he was there for 2.5 hours, and charged me less than $80, which I thought was more than reasonable. And he got out every one of the tough stains that I wasn't sure wouldn't come out.       :)      He talks to them, you see. Coaxes them.  "Come out, you darned spot!"
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Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 09:31:22 AM
The Spot Whisperer, as it were.
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Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 09:32:33 AM
if I am in a photo


Sounds like the only way that might happen is if you do a "selfie."      :)
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Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 09:33:09 AM
The production photos are all from the Perspective of The Chair.         ;D
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Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 09:39:14 AM
A friend put this photo on Facebook yesterday.  I think the smoke is even worst today.

(https://sphotos-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/999808_10201093556314364_1820896026_n.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 09:43:15 AM
DR Laura how did you capture those dragonflies.  Ours never hold still, and you got the white with black like we have. :)
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 09:44:19 AM
Wow, DR Jane - that is awful! I assume the smoky smell comes with it. It can't be good for people suffering from asthma, either!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 31, 2013, 09:51:59 AM
Last night, Kristen Chenoweth performed on Leno's "Tonight" show a parody of "Popular" from "Wicked".  The song was for Anthony Weiner.


Popular (http://broadwayworld.com/article/TV-Exclusive-Kristin-Chenoweth-Sings-for-Anthony-Weiner-on-Leno-Video-Lyrics-20130731)

Get off the crack, Kristin, and stop supporting this loser.

If you'd listened to it, you'd have realized the "parody" was not supportive.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 31, 2013, 09:56:29 AM
Has anyone in LA or who has visited or lived in LA ever dined at   The Hart & The Hunter?  (http://www.thehartandthehunter.com/)

Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: ryacko on July 31, 2013, 10:01:30 AM
Last night, Kristen Chenoweth performed on Leno's "Tonight" show a parody of "Popular" from "Wicked".  The song was for Anthony Weiner.


Popular (http://broadwayworld.com/article/TV-Exclusive-Kristin-Chenoweth-Sings-for-Anthony-Weiner-on-Leno-Video-Lyrics-20130731)

Here's the link, for those who missed it.... very funny stuff!
http://youtu.be/sgAjzlwClBw
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: elmore3003 on July 31, 2013, 10:02:36 AM
This is not my week!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: bk on July 31, 2013, 10:04:09 AM
My question for ASK BK day is:

Would you ever consider playing Man in the Chair in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE?

Probably not - the original guy was so good that I don't know what I'd bring to it AND I certainly don't know if I'd want to learn all those lines!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: bk on July 31, 2013, 10:04:47 AM
I'm up after just eight hours of sleep - was hoping for more but alas.  Very overcast out.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: bk on July 31, 2013, 10:11:13 AM
Jennifer, I'm blaming the theater but there are ethics involved here, I'm afraid.  Her commitment was to us first - period.  The little donor one-song thing that she's doing is not a paying gig, it's a favor.  THEY changed everything not us and they put her in a horrible position and if it were me at that age I would have said to whomever, you've put me in a horrible position and I have to honor my first commitment - she IS paid for our show, BTW. 

We just went to finalize a guy for the anniversary show - this is a guy who committed to the show a couple of months ago, then dropped out for a bigger gig, but said he could definitely do September.  He e-mailed us yesterday saying it looked good but he couldn't let us know for two weeks.  How is that "I can definitely do September."  He's lucky he's dealing with Adryan who is nice about these things.  With me it's very simple - tell me definitely and I assume that word actually has meaning and assume you can definitely do it.  Do this crap twice and I will never work with you - period.  And that's the case here - I'm done with this guy.
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Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 10:15:41 AM
Jane, that photo is depressing. Looks like it was taken from the inside of a barbecue pit.
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Post by: ryacko on July 31, 2013, 10:19:25 AM
Jennifer, I'm blaming the theater but there are ethics involved here, I'm afraid.  Her commitment was to us first - period.  The little donor one-song thing that she's doing is not a paying gig, it's a favor.  THEY changed everything not us and they put her in a horrible position and if it were me at that age I would have said to whomever, you've put me in a horrible position and I have to honor my first commitment - she IS paid for our show, BTW. 


I'm so happy Chelsea is back with us.  She'll come through like gangbusters.

And I, too, am frustrated with how Musical Theater West handles things. Knowing she was young, I don't doubt they pushed her to do their bidding, when they indeed were the ones to change schedules at the last minute. It's frustrating when professional people like they claim to be treat you as if you have no life or work outside of their interests. When you're more seasoned, you learn to say no, especially when you're already committed to something else.
And yes, if nothing else, she should have simply said, I have to honor my paid commitment first, and worked out an alternate rehearsal for their freebie.

Hopefully, this will be a good lesson for her.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 31, 2013, 10:28:30 AM
Scary photo DR JANE.

LOL - well MR BK - the lines are fun to say....and yes I agree....the original Man in the Chair was great....as were Beth and Danny and everyone else....   But the show is so much fun, and The Man says so many things that SOUND like you....well....time will tell.

I am doing my opening monolog in my best Bruce Kimmel way.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 31, 2013, 10:31:35 AM
Oh...there are LOTS of scary clips on You Tube of productions of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE.....I had to stop watching them.

Last night on the way home.....the police were turning everyone LEFT onto a country road.  The road narrowed and then turned into a gravel road....with NO cross roads....and it had hard left turns and right turns....  Eventually I came to a T-Stop....didn't even know which direction I was facing...it was raining....

So I turned right and eventually got to a highway I recognized.  But I didn't know which way to turn....so I went RIGHT....and a few miles down I got to the intersection of THAT highway and my original road.  Police were there to keep people from going into Greencastle.  Nothing on the news today, so I don't know the reason.....
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: MBarnum on July 31, 2013, 10:32:28 AM
DR JRand, beware, or be aware...you choose...as Mamie Van Doren is headed to your mailbox!

And so is a Thing that Couldn't Die, for your additional enjoyment.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 31, 2013, 10:34:50 AM
Ron, you were right about "Popular", and I was wrong. So I'm deleting my original post.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 31, 2013, 10:35:34 AM
!!! 3 !!! Page 3 !!!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: elmore3003 on July 31, 2013, 10:39:09 AM
Oh...there are LOTS of scary clips on You Tube of productions of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE.....I had to stop watching them.


Youtube has lots of scary clips from many shows I love, including DROWSY CHAPERONE! Oy!
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Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 11:08:13 AM
Oh...there are LOTS of scary clips on You Tube of productions of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE.....I had to stop watching them.


Youtube has lots of scary clips from many shows I love, including DROWSY CHAPERONE! Oy!

YouTube also has some scary good stuff, including this fabulous version of "All the Things You Are" with Judy Kaye and the usual John McGlinn rep company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf80ntbCLCc


Brent Barrett can be seen at the end.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 31, 2013, 11:21:55 AM
Oh...there are LOTS of scary clips on You Tube of productions of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE.....I had to stop watching them.


Youtube has lots of scary clips from many shows I love, including DROWSY CHAPERONE! Oy!

YouTube also has some scary good stuff, including this fabulous version of "All the Things You Are" with Judy Kaye and the usual John McGlinn rep company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf80ntbCLCc


Brent Barrett can be seen at the end.

Looks like a Boston Pops broadcast.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 31, 2013, 11:23:34 AM

Last night on the way home.....the police were turning everyone LEFT onto a country road.  The road narrowed and then turned into a gravel road....with NO cross roads....and it had hard left turns and right turns....  Eventually I came to a T-Stop....didn't even know which direction I was facing...it was raining....

So I turned right and eventually got to a highway I recognized.  But I didn't know which way to turn....so I went RIGHT....and a few miles down I got to the intersection of THAT highway and my original road.  Police were there to keep people from going into Greencastle.  Nothing on the news today, so I don't know the reason.....


At first glance I thought this was a dream DR Jrand62 had.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 11:30:15 AM
Rebecca "investor" pleads guilty:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/30/mark-hotton_n_3675615.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/30/mark-hotton_n_3675615.html)


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Post by: Jrand74 on July 31, 2013, 12:07:44 PM
Would that it were DR CHAS SMITH.....it cost me an extra 30 minutes and who knows how many miles.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 31, 2013, 12:09:42 PM
I think I at last have all of my lines....ALL of them as written.....we shall see tonight.

Last night, since we hadn't finished the night before....we started with a scene near the end of the show, and that was very difficult, for some reason.....  I hadn't really built up to anything....so it was jarring....and then we stopped at the same place....

Tonight we shall begin at the beginning and go to the end.  I hope.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 31, 2013, 12:10:04 PM
Yes DR MBARNUM....she arrived today....and hopefully I can watch some of them tonight.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 12:50:27 PM
More hot pies!


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/morehotpies_zps2dd94821.jpg)
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 12:50:52 PM
And I'm telling you, them pussy cats is quick!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 12:53:01 PM
To mix a metaphor, the cautious canine doesn't always get the worm!     :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhEPYnU5dCE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhEPYnU5dCE)
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 12:58:05 PM
Would that it were

Thank you, JRand. You made my afternoon. This is one of my favorite phrases and one that I have taken a lot of grief for saying.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 12:58:36 PM
More hot pies!


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/morehotpies_zps2dd94821.jpg)
Bless my eyes!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: George on July 31, 2013, 01:05:18 PM
Last night, Kristen Chenoweth performed on Leno's "Tonight" show a parody of "Popular" from "Wicked".  The song was for Anthony Weiner.

Popular (http://broadwayworld.com/article/TV-Exclusive-Kristin-Chenoweth-Sings-for-Anthony-Weiner-on-Leno-Video-Lyrics-20130731)


For balance, here's a theater spoof for Christine Quinn, Anthony Weiner's  main opponent at this point
 :)

This was for Christine Quinn - on the strange occasion of seeing Speaker Quinn (and thus her staff) boldly getting behind Shakespeare in the Parking Lot's issue against the city for charging it for using parking spaces up - which clearly got through her office gatekeepers as a crucial issue 

Brush Up Your Speaker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lriKy_Coo5g (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lriKy_Coo5g)

Both of these are very funny!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: George on July 31, 2013, 01:05:29 PM
DR John G. - I think Leslie Ann Warren's performance in Victor/Victoria is one of my all-time movie favorites.     :)

Good morning, all.

Leslie Ann Warren, Alex Karras and the rest of the supporting cast are great. Just enjoyed it so much more than the filmed version of the stage play, which I'm glad to have but is a pale, pale shadow of the original.

 
I saw the show live on Broadway and thought that Rachel York was fantastic!  She should've been nominated.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 01:07:24 PM
DR John G. - you can print this out and hang it on the wall above your desk.  You're welcome!      ;D


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/wouldthatitwere_zps725ccc48.gif)
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 01:08:39 PM
Rachel York was fantastic!  She should've been nominated.


She should have WON the darned award as compensation for having to perform "Paris Makes Me Horny" every night.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 31, 2013, 01:10:10 PM
Would that it were

Thank you, JRand. You made my afternoon. This is one of my favorite phrases and one that I have taken a lot of grief for saying.

It always makes me laugh....even though our Underling doesn't quite have the panache he should....ah well.   :D
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 31, 2013, 01:11:19 PM
Now I am least going to remember to log out now as I am leaving for rehearsal in a tick...as they say.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 01:17:11 PM
Who you lookin' at?


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/cutekitty_zpse6d75e11.jpg)
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: George on July 31, 2013, 01:17:40 PM
DR DRUXY I have a Samsung Blu Ray player that I have always been pleased with, but it does have a tray.  I also hate computers or other devices that GRAB your disk......

I would just say that I have had a LOT of trouble with Philips electronics, and also surprisingly RCA devices....so other than that, I would say go for it.....

I have a Toshiba multi-region Blu-ray (with a tray) that I got from eBay and I love it!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: George on July 31, 2013, 01:18:44 PM
A friend put this photo on Facebook yesterday.  I think the smoke is even worst today.

(https://sphotos-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/999808_10201093556314364_1820896026_n.jpg)

:o Yikes!!

~~~Stay Safe Vibes for Everyone in the Area!!~~~
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: George on July 31, 2013, 01:19:51 PM
Oh...there are LOTS of scary clips on You Tube of productions of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE.....I had to stop watching them.


Youtube has lots of scary clips from many shows I love, including DROWSY CHAPERONE! Oy!

YouTube also has some scary good stuff, including this fabulous version of "All the Things You Are" with Judy Kaye and the usual John McGlinn rep company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf80ntbCLCc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf80ntbCLCc)


Brent Barrett can be seen at the end.

I love Judy Kaye!  I also love Kim Criswell (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEY__VxzozI)!!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 01:43:49 PM
TCB, USA Today is reporting that Cheyenne Jackson is getting a divorce. He apparently has a new boyfriend, a new mustache and new tattoos. So, you'd have to put up with all of that.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: elmore3003 on July 31, 2013, 02:48:18 PM
TCB, USA Today is reporting that Cheyenne Jackson is getting a divorce. He apparently has a new boyfriend, a new mustache and new tattoos. So, you'd have to put up with all of that.

Well, it sounds like mid-life crisis and going Hollywood to me.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 02:54:06 PM
TCB, USA Today is reporting that Cheyenne Jackson is getting a divorce. He apparently has a new boyfriend, a new mustache and new tattoos. So, you'd have to put up with all of that.

Well, it sounds like mid-life crisis and going Hollywood to me.

Yes, he did move to Hollywood, too.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: George on July 31, 2013, 03:21:53 PM
TCB, USA Today is reporting that Cheyenne Jackson is getting a divorce. He apparently has a new boyfriend, a new mustache and new tattoos. So, you'd have to put up with all of that.

That's too bad.  :(
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: George on July 31, 2013, 03:22:49 PM
Well, since we're so close...
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Post by: George on July 31, 2013, 03:23:41 PM
PAGE FOUR CHEYENNE'S TATTO DANCE!!
 
(http://queerty-prodweb.s3.amazonaws.com/wp/docs/2013/07/cheyenenajcskon-tatto1-578x670.jpg)

 ::)
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: George on July 31, 2013, 03:24:29 PM
That's not the kind of tattoo that I would ever choose to get...but that's just me.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: KevinH on July 31, 2013, 03:53:14 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: KevinH on July 31, 2013, 03:58:22 PM
Oh...there are LOTS of scary clips on You Tube of productions of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE.....I had to stop watching them.


Youtube has lots of scary clips from many shows I love, including DROWSY CHAPERONE! Oy!

YouTube also has some scary good stuff, including this fabulous version of "All the Things You Are" with Judy Kaye and the usual John McGlinn rep company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf80ntbCLCc


Brent Barrett can be seen at the end.




Love Ms. Luker!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: KevinH on July 31, 2013, 03:59:35 PM
Here are Rebecca and Brent doing "Who" from that same Broadway Showstoppers show:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCx9LanDR0U
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: KevinH on July 31, 2013, 04:11:43 PM
Well, it looks like my DVR is shot.  It goes on and off by itself.   I tried to watch programs that were recorded and got a message saying they were not available.  But then I noticed that Kelly and Michael was recorded today ( I meant to stop recording after Broadway week) and I'm able to watch that, but apparently nothing else!  That's really disappointing since I have several Awards shows (Tony, Oscar) and also my nephew's appearance on American Ninja Warriors (maybe that will be on again--I hope).
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Kate on July 31, 2013, 04:29:39 PM
Hello Everyone and Brother Kevin,

DR Bk,

Do you rent a house or live in a apartment.  What is your favorite color and style of furniture?
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Kate on July 31, 2013, 04:32:04 PM
DR Kevin,

Too Bad about your DVR player.  Ours is built right in the tv cable.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: KevinH on July 31, 2013, 04:36:13 PM
Hello Kate!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 04:56:57 PM
Wow, DR Jane - that is awful! I assume the smoky smell comes with it. It can't be good for people suffering from asthma, either!

I saw a few people wearing masks today and may outdoor activities have been canceled, most shocking of all is the Shakespeare Outdoor Theater canceled.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 04:57:39 PM
This is not my week!

Awww, HUGS & GOOD VIBES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 05:00:44 PM
Jane, that photo is depressing. Looks like it was taken from the inside of a barbecue pit.

I read a barbecue at a winery was canceled.  I can't imagine going anywhere near a barbecue right now.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: bk on July 31, 2013, 05:03:22 PM
I lease and have been here for nine years now.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: bk on July 31, 2013, 05:03:31 PM
Have no favorite styles and colors.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: bk on July 31, 2013, 05:03:39 PM
Don't like page four.
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Post by: bk on July 31, 2013, 05:03:49 PM
The dreaded page four syndrome.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: bk on July 31, 2013, 05:04:05 PM
It's known as The Dreaded Page Four Syndrome
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: bk on July 31, 2013, 05:04:19 PM
Back from a three-mile jog, planking and sit ups.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 05:05:05 PM
Jennifer, I'm blaming the theater but there are ethics involved here, I'm afraid.  Her commitment was to us first - period.  The little donor one-song thing that she's doing is not a paying gig, it's a favor.  THEY changed everything not us and they put her in a horrible position and if it were me at that age I would have said to whomever, you've put me in a horrible position and I have to honor my first commitment - she IS paid for our show, BTW. 


And I, too, am frustrated with how Musical Theater West handles things. Knowing she was young, I don't doubt they pushed her to do their bidding,
Hopefully, this will be a good lesson for her.


Considering the non paying job is the one is ended up with vs the paying job, I suspect she learned a very good, if not hard, lesson.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 05:06:36 PM
Scary photo DR JANE.



Driving to the dentist office on the freeway there was a lit sign saying to turn on your lights due to the smoke which explains on the headlights on in the photo.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 05:08:43 PM
To mix a metaphor, the cautious canine doesn't always get the worm!     :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhEPYnU5dCE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhEPYnU5dCE)

:)
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 05:10:06 PM
Who you lookin' at?


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/cutekitty_zpse6d75e11.jpg)

What a cutie.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 05:10:55 PM
A friend put this photo on Facebook yesterday.  I think the smoke is even worst today.


:o Yikes!!

~~~Stay Safe Vibes for Everyone in the Area!!~~~

Thanks.  There are storm warning tonight.  I hope there isn't lightening which is what started most of these fires.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Laura on July 31, 2013, 05:11:56 PM
Good afternoon. Thank you for your kind words about my photos.

The bird in the last photo is a female phainopepla. Their call sounds like they are saying "What???" So I loved the way she tilted her head when she said it.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 05:12:13 PM
That's not the kind of tattoo that I would ever choose to get...but that's just me.

I agree, not that I want a tattoo of any kind.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Laura on July 31, 2013, 05:12:25 PM
Jane, I hope you get rain without lightning tonight!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 05:15:06 PM
Here are Rebecca and Brent doing "Who" from that same Broadway Showstoppers show:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCx9LanDR0U

Thank you :)
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 05:16:30 PM
Jane, I hope you get rain without lightning tonight!

Thank you.  That would be wonderful.  Most of all I hope the fires are rained on.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 05:17:30 PM
I'm very pleased I was able to tolerate the drill at the dentist today without getting a shot to numb me.  Not only was I done in a fraction of the time I am not drooling. :)
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Laura on July 31, 2013, 05:19:16 PM
You are braver than I am, Jane.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: bk on July 31, 2013, 05:25:28 PM
To be fair to the gal, I'm sure the theater is intimating that she might get to do the role in the show she's singing the song from.  I'm sure that's the come on - whether that happens or not is not known right now, but if the director is the same then maybe.  They tend to use the same directors over and over again, you know, the ones who just usually recreate other stagings.  Also, I wouldn't be surprised if the person doing all this rescheduling and planning of this event isn't this guy who used to work for me at the label that's not worth mentioning.  He has been slowly "working" his way up at that theater and I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't make him the artistic director at some point.  And that's all I'll say about THAT.

All that said, she still made the wrong decision.  Whether that will ever bother her is unknown to me.  I'm sure she thinks we should have just changed everything we usually do for her, but I just can't.  We don't pay a lot, but one of the reasons we do is because no other cabaret show has EVER paid anyone to sing - and I think it makes all the difference in the world.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 05:26:26 PM
Good afternoon. Thank you for your kind words about my photos.

The bird in the last photo is a female phainopepla. Their call sounds like they are saying "What???" So I loved the way she tilted her head when she said it.

I'll just call it the Deaf Old Dear birdy. What? What? WHAT?
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: George on July 31, 2013, 05:27:20 PM
Well, it looks like my DVR is shot.  It goes on and off by itself.   I tried to watch programs that were recorded and got a message saying they were not available.  But then I noticed that Kelly and Michael was recorded today ( I meant to stop recording after Broadway week) and I'm able to watch that, but apparently nothing else!  That's really disappointing since I have several Awards shows (Tony, Oscar) and also my nephew's appearance on American Ninja Warriors (maybe that will be on again--I hope).

Kevin, I have the 2013 Tony Awards on regular DVD, if you want that...it's not hi-def, of course, but I can easily make you a copy. :)
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 05:27:52 PM
Not really DR Laura, those shots have done painful damage to me in the past.  The drilling didn't really begin hurting too much until I was almost done.  At anytime I could have said stop and give me a shot.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 05:30:01 PM
I checked checked our local paper for an update on the fires and read the following"

Fire crews are struggling to make progress against wildfires that have burned more than 35,000 acres and shrouded Southern Oregon in smoke so thick firefighters can't see to work.


Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: singdaw on July 31, 2013, 05:32:39 PM
I am not drooling.


Let us be the judge of that.        ;D
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: KevinH on July 31, 2013, 05:33:56 PM
Well, it looks like my DVR is shot.  It goes on and off by itself.   I tried to watch programs that were recorded and got a message saying they were not available.  But then I noticed that Kelly and Michael was recorded today ( I meant to stop recording after Broadway week) and I'm able to watch that, but apparently nothing else!  That's really disappointing since I have several Awards shows (Tony, Oscar) and also my nephew's appearance on American Ninja Warriors (maybe that will be on again--I hope).

Kevin, I have the 2013 Tony Awards on regular DVD, if you want that...it's not hi-def, of course, but I can easily make you a copy. :)



 
George, that's so nice of you, but if you'll remember--you already made me a copy since I was in Europe when it was on!   Thank you again!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 05:33:57 PM
LOL DR Singdaw.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 05:36:52 PM
Of course my Wednesday hiking group canceled.  I went to the Y and instead of my usual beautiful view of the mountains all I saw was a white haze.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 05:54:02 PM
White haze? Welcome to my world. That's been my week on these meds.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 05:57:01 PM
Watching the 1999 version of "Midsummer Night's Dream" with Kevin Kline, Michele Pfeiffer, et al. I enjoyed it when I saw it at the movie theater. Now, it's a little magical on TV, but I love the Italian opera in the background. And Stanley Tucci makes for a creepy Puck.

I am enjoying it much more than the Peter Brook version with Diana Rigg, which was just awful, as I recall.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 05:58:18 PM
White haze? Welcome to my world. That's been my week on these meds.

LOL.  A different kind of haze though it is getting me down.  I'm kind of dragging my feet here.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jennifer on July 31, 2013, 06:41:51 PM
I just got back from a swim meet. AT 7 my niece is turning into such an amazing swimmer.  They put her in the first heat of all three of her races.  She got 2nd place in her relay, and 2nd place in her back stroke. That is really the best she could have possibly done in each race because she was racing against the winter swimmers.  She got 4th place in butterfly ( in the first heat against the fastest swimmers and she only learned butterfly a month ago).
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: George on July 31, 2013, 06:49:19 PM
Well, it looks like my DVR is shot.  It goes on and off by itself.   I tried to watch programs that were recorded and got a message saying they were not available.  But then I noticed that Kelly and Michael was recorded today ( I meant to stop recording after Broadway week) and I'm able to watch that, but apparently nothing else!  That's really disappointing since I have several Awards shows (Tony, Oscar) and also my nephew's appearance on American Ninja Warriors (maybe that will be on again--I hope).

Kevin, I have the 2013 Tony Awards on regular DVD, if you want that...it's not hi-def, of course, but I can easily make you a copy. :)



 
George, that's so nice of you, but if you'll remember--you already made me a copy since I was in Europe when it was on!   Thank you again!

Spoo!!  Evidently, I didn't.  How soon I forget. ::)

;)
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: George on July 31, 2013, 06:50:52 PM
Well, I must be going to rehearsal.  We're going to start blocking the scenes where I'm police officer Kershaw.

Be back later!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2013, 06:56:19 PM
DR Jennifer congratulations to your niece. 
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: FJL on July 31, 2013, 07:12:50 PM
Speaking of Tonys, 2012 Tony winner James Corden is the writer of the video for this week's Billboard #2 song. 


http://www.boneaubryanbrown.com/blog/2013/07/video-of-the-week-one-directions-best-song-ever-video-written-by-james-corden/
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: FJL on July 31, 2013, 07:13:14 PM
Corden has always been a bit wild in his humor.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: FJL on July 31, 2013, 07:13:59 PM
Thanks for that comment on the Christine Quinn parody video, George!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 07:29:54 PM
I just got back from a swim meet. AT 7 my niece is turning into such an amazing swimmer.  They put her in the first heat of all three of her races.  She got 2nd place in her relay, and 2nd place in her back stroke. That is really the best she could have possibly done in each race because she was racing against the winter swimmers.  She got 4th place in butterfly ( in the first heat against the fastest swimmers and she only learned butterfly a month ago).
Congratulations!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 07:55:34 PM
My photoshop program is working so slowly that it is taking forever to upload some images I need. And I'm falling asleep waiting for them.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: John G. on July 31, 2013, 07:57:30 PM
Thankfully, I have "A Place in the Sun" to listen to.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2013, 08:57:23 PM
PAGE FOUR CHEYENNE'S TATTO DANCE!!
 
(http://queerty-prodweb.s3.amazonaws.com/wp/docs/2013/07/cheyenenajcskon-tatto1-578x670.jpg)

 ::)

Has that photo been flipped, or is the tattoo inked backwards?
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2013, 09:01:49 PM
Jane, that photo is depressing. Looks like it was taken from the inside of a barbecue pit.

I read a barbecue at a winery was canceled.  I can't imagine going anywhere near a barbecue right now.


Why, is it still very hot down there?
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2013, 09:06:00 PM
PAGE FOUR CHEYENNE'S TATTO DANCE!!
 
(http://queerty-prodweb.s3.amazonaws.com/wp/docs/2013/07/cheyenenajcskon-tatto1-578x670.jpg)

 ::)


Okay, nevermind.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2013, 09:22:22 PM
Speaking of Tonys, 2012 Tony winner James Corden is the writer of the video for this week's Billboard #2 song. 


http://www.boneaubryanbrown.com/blog/2013/07/video-of-the-week-one-directions-best-song-ever-video-written-by-james-corden/



Sorry, I can't like One Direction.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2013, 09:27:12 PM
I guess I should fix this.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2013, 09:28:08 PM
We I am closer than I think.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2013, 09:28:56 PM
Jennifer, congratulations to your niece on her swimming.
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Post by: TCB on July 31, 2013, 09:29:25 PM
Okay, one more for the record.
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Post by: TCB on July 31, 2013, 09:30:11 PM
Page Six!



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Post by: TCB on July 31, 2013, 09:32:59 PM







G'night!
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2013, 09:49:26 PM
I just read that "George Zimmerman was stopped for speeding."


There were no witnesses, in fact the only way anyone knew was that the policeman was found shot dead on the highway.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: bk on July 31, 2013, 10:25:44 PM
I can't get a flight to Washington - no seats on the flights I like - I could do Jet Blue but that's a bunch of connecting flights that will drive me bonkers.  And I could get seats on certain first class flights, but not at the usual rate I get them for - it's like almost double.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: bk on July 31, 2013, 10:26:00 PM
Comped five more tracks, about which more in the notes.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: bk on July 31, 2013, 11:15:37 PM
Well hopefully the dog days of the end of July will be at an end at midnight.
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: George on August 01, 2013, 12:00:24 AM
Speaking of Tonys, 2012 Tony winner James Corden is the writer of the video for this week's Billboard #2 song. 


http://www.boneaubryanbrown.com/blog/2013/07/video-of-the-week-one-directions-best-song-ever-video-written-by-james-corden/ (http://www.boneaubryanbrown.com/blog/2013/07/video-of-the-week-one-directions-best-song-ever-video-written-by-james-corden/)


Sorry, I can't like One Direction.

The only One Direction song that I like is "What Makes You Beautiful," but I only like the music video that features the cast of "Anything Goes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_PX_LCotTc)."
Title: Re: COMPING THE VOCALS
Post by: George on August 01, 2013, 12:02:58 AM
It's really a lot better than One Direction's own original music video.  That's actually quite boring, visually...to me, at least.