My ask BK ????
I see that a certain film review website is looking for reviewers. I believe you have been out spoken at the site before.
I thought it might be interesting if you became a reviewer there using a nom de plume and review the quality of releases like you do here. Maybe it will shake things up. Maybe you can be the new god replacing their current God Harris
So what do you think?
And the word of the day is: PRAXIS!
They tried to get me go to jury duty,
But I said, "No, no, no..."
Actually, the Camden County Court web site told me "No, no, no...", so I didn't have to go. I'm kind of disappointed, actually.
And the word of the day is: PRAXIS!
Fascinating story in the notes about the "Tomorrow" music, BK.It was a great story. Strouse uses/reuses plenty of his melodies for other and often better purposes, doesn't he?
And then there is the song from THE NIGHT THEY RAIDED MINSKY'S that turned up in Annie!
Did I post a picture of my new computer yet?
If I did, here it is again. ;D
Did I post a picture of my new computer yet?
If I did, here it is again. ;D
I don't recall seeing this before, but I feel these days that I've got the attention span of a rock. It's vert elegant.
DR JMK you sleigh me
Fascinating story in the notes about the "Tomorrow" music, BK.
BK, maybe you can get Lauren Bacall to sing "Alive".
Did I post a picture of my new computer yet?
If I did, here it is again. ;D
DR MBarnum, I will have to watch MURDER IN THE BLUE ROOM some day--those posters make it look like a lot of fun!
DR JOSE what's your favorite recording of OKLAHOMA! ?
BK, maybe you can get Lauren Bacall to sing "Alive".
How about Linda Lavin singing "You've Got Possibilities"? :)
DR JOSE what's your favorite recording of OKLAHOMA! ?
Mine's the 1980 revival with Christine Andreas.
Well, I didn't really understand the gmail thing last night about grouping by conversation, but bumped into it this morning. Rob said, "Yeah, that's one of the annoying things about gmail," and was delighted when I showed him how to change the settings to remove it. Thanks, DR JMK!
I have a terrible habit of writing down phone numbers without writing down the name of the person to whom it belongs - i am always finding scraps of paper with unidentified phone numbers written on them
We are having a house full of company again today....hopefully they won't stay ALL DAY!
We are having a house full of company again today....hopefully they won't stay ALL DAY!
Perhaps a large bowl of Brussels Sprouts Casserole would prompt timely departures.
However DR DtM it is not a laptop, but an all in one desktop system.
A yearly ritual I expect. :)
Here's a video from the land Down Under (or Over Above?) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wARB2COiwZc)
Very happy to get rid of the wireless mouse which ATE up batteries like crazy.
Well I am getting ready for the FIRST meeting of the cast of THE MUSIC MAN....I shall return....
MURDER IN THE BLUE ROOM has some very funny moments, and great trio of leading ladies!
Actually, what are your favorite Charles Strouse songs - I may have forgotten something splendid.
Drag to bottom of this page, and I think you can hear some of it
http://www.charlesstrouse.com/
click on audio discography and then on the left...."listen to....."
and then scroll to the bottom
I think your special guest should be George doing "Boom Chicka Boom" again.
Got the bad news that a friend of mine had a massive stroke yesterday and is not expected to make it. I went off to the hospital to see him, and his sister was in the room talking about how the same thing had happened to her and she's up and active. The family is Catholic and she had been given last rites.
Still, I don't think Richard is going to make it. He's only 53.
PAGE FOUR SHIPOOPI DANCE!!
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;D
Back from errands and whatnot, a nice lunch, and shall now listen to more songs. Outside, tree people have removed two of the huge palm trees in the yard - they were so huge that they were pushing a common fence into my neighbor's yard - he's been bugging me about it so we finally have taken care of it. The tree person told me that he found six huge disgusting dead rats when they removed the palm trees - luckily, nowhere near the house. I may have some pest control people come and spray back there, just to be safe.
And the word of the day is: PRAXIS!
And The Song Of The Day Is: YOU'RE GETTING TO BE A HABIT WITH ME
And then there is the song from THE NIGHT THEY RAIDED MINSKY'S that turned up in Annie!
i've always preferred the late great Lillian Hayman version!
How about the song Jason Robards and Norman Wisedom sand in Minsky's "We are Gentleman" or something like that. Good for two men with some comic staging.
And the word of the day is: PRAXIS!
And The Song Of The Day Is: YOU'RE GETTING TO BE A HABIT WITH ME
Is that from the film "A Nun's Story"?
And the word of the day is: PRAXIS!
And The Song Of The Day Is: YOU'RE GETTING TO BE A HABIT WITH ME
Is that from the film "A Nun's Story"?
Capital Playhouse added it to a production of Nunsense a few years ago.
Got the bad news that a friend of mine had a massive stroke yesterday and is not expected to make it. I went off to the hospital to see him, and his sister was in the room talking about how the same thing had happened to her and she's up and active. The family is Catholic and she had been given last rites.
Still, I don't think Richard is going to make it. He's only 53.
And the word of the day is: PRAXIS!
And The Song Of The Day Is: YOU'RE GETTING TO BE A HABIT WITH ME
Is that from the film "A Nun's Story"?
Capital Playhouse added it to a production of Nunsense a few years ago.
I hope that they got permission from Dan Goggin and the rights holder
Got the bad news that a friend of mine had a massive stroke yesterday and is not expected to make it. I went off to the hospital to see him, and his sister was in the room talking about how the same thing had happened to her and she's up and active. The family is Catholic and she had been given last rites.
Still, I don't think Richard is going to make it. He's only 53.
Thought the Brainiacs here might enjoy this very sweet clip about a high school that's doing the show - it opens in two weeks
http://www.wpxi.com/highschool/26403248/detail.html
And productions happening in Australia and Montreal, Canada - the latter has it also listed as: Le cortex de la plančte X
Not sure where they are - I did like that they used the original LACC staging I did for the opening number - thanks to You Tube. :)
I went to Lenten services this evening. It was comforting.Got the bad news that a friend of mine had a massive stroke yesterday and is not expected to make it. I went off to the hospital to see him, and his sister was in the room talking about how the same thing had happened to her and she's up and active. The family is Catholic and she had been given last rites.
Still, I don't think Richard is going to make it. He's only 53.
DR JohnG, what sad news! How are you dealing with this?
DR MBarnum, I will have to watch MURDER IN THE BLUE ROOM some day--those posters make it look like a lot of fun!
If you would like a copy of it, just let me know!
From Vixmom:QuoteI have a terrible habit of writing down phone numbers without writing down the name of the person to whom it belongs - i am always finding scraps of paper with unidentified phone numbers written on them
I include the names but unless I write down part of the conversation I haven't a clew who the person is. This of course is only with folks I have just met. I'm not that senile yet. ;)
From Vixmom:QuoteI have a terrible habit of writing down phone numbers without writing down the name of the person to whom it belongs - i am always finding scraps of paper with unidentified phone numbers written on them
I include the names but unless I write down part of the conversation I haven't a clew who the person is. This of course is only with folks I have just met. I'm not that senile yet. ;)
At least you don't remember being that senile yet.
Got the bad news that a friend of mine had a massive stroke yesterday and is not expected to make it. I went off to the hospital to see him, and his sister was in the room talking about how the same thing had happened to her and she's up and active. The family is Catholic and she had been given last rites.
Still, I don't think Richard is going to make it. He's only 53.
It's been a long long day but the meeting about the winter holiday in Appalachia went quite wonderfully. We're ready to begin a series of readings. My friend Kasey has said yes to playing the sexy new preacher on the mountain and I have a call out to Sara Jean Ford, who's playing Christine in PHANTOM at the moment, about playing the Virgin Mary.
Thought the Brainiacs here might enjoy this very sweet clip about a high school that's doing the show - it opens in two weeks
http://www.wpxi.com/highschool/26403248/detail.html
http://www.wpxi.com/video/27155315/index.html
BK, did you see this one?
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=215039375178197
There's even a Facebook page! The school's in Pittsburgh, I believe.
Hello TCB- how are you this evening?
There were some wonderful songs on the album "Charles Sings Strouse" that are not overly familiar. "Homeless" from "Lyle," "Too Young to Be Old" from "Lady for a Day" and "The Man Who Invented Ice Cream" from "Bojangles" are three favorites.
I've always been fan of "Those Were the Days" from "All in the Family," too.
It's been a long long day but the meeting about the winter holiday in Appalachia went quite wonderfully. We're ready to begin a series of readings. My friend Kasey has said yes to playing the sexy new preacher on the mountain and I have a call out to Sara Jean Ford, who's playing Christine in PHANTOM at the moment, about playing the Virgin Mary.
And who is Kasey?
There were some wonderful songs on the album "Charles Sings Strouse" that are not overly familiar. "Homeless" from "Lyle," "Too Young to Be Old" from "Lady for a Day" and "The Man Who Invented Ice Cream" from "Bojangles" are three favorites.
I've always been fan of "Those Were the Days" from "All in the Family," too.
Can someone get me mp3s of these songs?
Every once in a while, if I want a little mood enhancer, I go over to You Tube and watch the original Susan Boyle performance on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT. Today, while I was listening, I just happened to notice the count of how many people have watched that clip. Today the total was 63,655,000 (and some change). Imagine that! And there are several different cuts of that same performance, some with more set-up, etc. So this clip in High Def, by itself, was watched by almost 64 million people.
It's been a long long day but the meeting about the winter holiday in Appalachia went quite wonderfully. We're ready to begin a series of readings. My friend Kasey has said yes to playing the sexy new preacher on the mountain and I have a call out to Sara Jean Ford, who's playing Christine in PHANTOM at the moment, about playing the Virgin Mary.
And who is Kasey?
I knew that would perk you right up!
From Vixmom:QuoteI have a terrible habit of writing down phone numbers without writing down the name of the person to whom it belongs - i am always finding scraps of paper with unidentified phone numbers written on them
I include the names but unless I write down part of the conversation I haven't a clew who the person is. This of course is only with folks I have just met. I'm not that senile yet. ;)
At least you don't remember being that senile yet.
From Vixmom:QuoteI have a terrible habit of writing down phone numbers without writing down the name of the person to whom it belongs - i am always finding scraps of paper with unidentified phone numbers written on them
I include the names but unless I write down part of the conversation I haven't a clew who the person is. This of course is only with folks I have just met. I'm not that senile yet. ;)
At least you don't remember being that senile yet.
I am that senile -- the big joke around the office is that I cannot remember anyone's names when I wish to address them -- there are only 9 of us
I resort to saying "you - blonde girl" ---
at first they were getting insulted and then my mother called one day and had no idea what my name was and had to introduce herself as my daughters grandmother
they realized then that the apple did not fall far from the tree
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=215039375178197
There's even a Facebook page! The school's in Pittsburgh, I believe.
BK, I think you should drop in to the final performance - unannounced. You could go to the cast party.
From Vixmom:QuoteI have a terrible habit of writing down phone numbers without writing down the name of the person to whom it belongs - i am always finding scraps of paper with unidentified phone numbers written on them
I include the names but unless I write down part of the conversation I haven't a clew who the person is. This of course is only with folks I have just met. I'm not that senile yet. ;)
At least you don't remember being that senile yet.
Had you not commented DR TCB I would have been disappointed in you. ;) :)
Hello TCB- how are you this evening?
I am hanging in there, vixmom, how about you?
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=215039375178197
There's even a Facebook page! The school's in Pittsburgh, I believe.
BK, I think you should drop in to the final performance - unannounced. You could go to the cast party.
Hello TCB- how are you this evening?
I am hanging in there, vixmom, how about you?
wearing out my knees with all this praying....I hope your terrible news has passed you by .... after all it IS nearly Passover!! Maybe you should daub some lambs blood on your door frame??
It's been a long long day but the meeting about the winter holiday in Appalachia went quite wonderfully. We're ready to begin a series of readings. My friend Kasey has said yes to playing the sexy new preacher on the mountain and I have a call out to Sara Jean Ford, who's playing Christine in PHANTOM at the moment, about playing the Virgin Mary.
And who is Kasey?
I knew that would perk you right up!
Does he have a last name?
It's been a long long day but the meeting about the winter holiday in Appalachia went quite wonderfully. We're ready to begin a series of readings. My friend Kasey has said yes to playing the sexy new preacher on the mountain and I have a call out to Sara Jean Ford, who's playing Christine in PHANTOM at the moment, about playing the Virgin Mary.
And who is Kasey?
I knew that would perk you right up!
Does he have a last name?
Want the phone number, too?
G'night!
Hello TCB- how are you this evening?
I am hanging in there, vixmom, how about you?
wearing out my knees with all this praying....I hope your terrible news has passed you by .... after all it IS nearly Passover!! Maybe you should daub some lambs blood on your door frame??
Please keep praying for another 24 hours.
Can one e-mail mp3s?There were some wonderful songs on the album "Charles Sings Strouse" that are not overly familiar. "Homeless" from "Lyle," "Too Young to Be Old" from "Lady for a Day" and "The Man Who Invented Ice Cream" from "Bojangles" are three favorites.
I've always been fan of "Those Were the Days" from "All in the Family," too.
Can someone get me mp3s of these songs?
And productions happening in Australia and Montreal, Canada - the latter has it also listed as: Le cortex de la plančte X
Can one e-mail mp3s?There were some wonderful songs on the album "Charles Sings Strouse" that are not overly familiar. "Homeless" from "Lyle," "Too Young to Be Old" from "Lady for a Day" and "The Man Who Invented Ice Cream" from "Bojangles" are three favorites.
I've always been fan of "Those Were the Days" from "All in the Family," too.
Can someone get me mp3s of these songs?
I sent the songs plus a couple of extra, "I Want to Sleep With You Now" from "Palm Beach Story" and "Me, Oh My, Oh Man, Do I Miss Milwaukee" from "Lyle."Can one e-mail mp3s?There were some wonderful songs on the album "Charles Sings Strouse" that are not overly familiar. "Homeless" from "Lyle," "Too Young to Be Old" from "Lady for a Day" and "The Man Who Invented Ice Cream" from "Bojangles" are three favorites.
I've always been fan of "Those Were the Days" from "All in the Family," too.
Can someone get me mp3s of these songs?
Did I post a picture of my new computer yet?
If I did, here it is again. ;D
I had quite a scare this morning. I was trying to figure out what was causing the water on the basement floor and went into the furnace room. I looked over and noticed that the vent from the gas water heater was coroded, separated at a joing and had holes in it. In other words it was venting carbon monoxide into the basement!! So, I immediately opened windows and called the plumber. He came out with his handy roll of duct tape and made a few temporary fixes. I had already decided to get a new water heater (the one here has a 6 year warranty and was installed in 1993). He gave me a quote, but it seemed a bit high, so I waited until I could get to Home Depot and check out the prices. I've decided his price is reasonable, so i'll call tomorrow and will probably get it installed tomorrow. He said they will put in all new venting. that's a good thing
I had quite a scare this morning. I was trying to figure out what was causing the water on the basement floor and went into the furnace room. I looked over and noticed that the vent from the gas water heater was coroded, separated at a joing and had holes in it. In other words it was venting carbon monoxide into the basement!! So, I immediately opened windows and called the plumber. He came out with his handy roll of duct tape and made a few temporary fixes. I had already decided to get a new water heater (the one here has a 6 year warranty and was installed in 1993). He gave me a quote, but it seemed a bit high, so I waited until I could get to Home Depot and check out the prices. I've decided his price is reasonable, so i'll call tomorrow and will probably get it installed tomorrow. He said they will put in all new venting. that's a good thing
Oh my! I am glad you are all safe! Do you have a working CM detector?
Richard and I had a delightful time at the Dayton Opera's dress rehearsal for DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT. Our friend Sharon, a chorus regular, was right out front when the curtain went up. The chorus, all volunteer, was very good and the principles (from out of town) were strong actors as well as singers. The only weak one was the Duchess, whose character brought her own entertainment to the party. Is this a typical addition to this piece? The featured group was the brass quintet from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. They played the triumphal march from AIDA and, of course, "Off We Go into the Wild Blue Yonder."
While I ate my lunch I read Milton Cross' synopsis of Daughter of the Regiment, in preparation for tonight's dress rehearsal. Am I remembering correctly that this was one of Beverly Sills' early triumphs?
Actually, what are your favorite Charles Strouse songs - I may have forgotten something splendid.
BK, if you want to go in a different direction, do you know his opera, Nightingale (http://music.barnesandnoble.com/Nightingale/Original-London-Cast/e/605288132728/?itm=26&USRI=nightingale)? The CD is supposed to be the complete (or near complete) show. "A Singer Must Be Free" (it's called "An Artist Must Be Free" in the vocal score, which I have somewhere) is a beautiful piece...in my humble opinion. :) You'd need a soprano, though...not a belter. Sarah Brightman was in the original London cast production and is on the recording.
And productions happening in Australia and Montreal, Canada - the latter has it also listed as: Le cortex de la plančte X