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Title: A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 12:03:41 AM
Well, you've read the notes, you know all there is to know, notes-wise, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're having a pinch of snuff right now, and then they'll be on their merry way.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 12:06:41 AM
And the word of the day is: BODACIOUS!
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 12:07:14 AM
Welcome five GUESTS.  No one here but us chickens.  I do believe we've had us an Attack of the WUSSBURGERS.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2005, 12:22:10 AM
I'd like to see all the "50 Guitars of Tommy Garrett" LP's on CD and also more by Ferrante & Teicher - especially "Golden Piano Hits".  I quite liked some of those André Kostelanetz albums of the sixties too.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 12:36:12 AM
Several of the Kostelanetz albums have come out as two-fers on Collector's or Collectibles or whatever that label is - I bought three or four of them.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 12:37:11 AM
I left out some wonderful actors in I'm Dancing as Fast As I Can because I was typing as fast as I can: John Lithgow, Kathleen Widdoes, James Sutorious, and Albert Salmi.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2005, 12:41:47 AM
Will check the Kostelantez.  Thank you BK.  Hope you sleep well and the resident bug decides to depart.
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Post by: Ben on June 30, 2005, 04:38:27 AM
Slowly but surely with the help of friends and odd producers, many of the things I want on CD have come my way. I still have some records in the cabinet that will never make it to commercial CD so it's just a matter of finding the time to transfer them. As BK (and others like Tom who have done it) know, it's a time consuming process, not terribly difficult, but not as easy as copying a CD since if you want separate tracks, depending on the age and sophistication of your machine you must pause after each track. Some newer machines will make separate tracks but it's dependent on sound or lack thereof and it doesn't always work. If you have a 2 LP record and you need to pause after each track it tacks a couple of hours to make the CD. Anyway, that's neither here nor there. I have the 1985 Cradle Will Rock from the Acting Company but I would love to have the 1964 recording (with Jerry Orbach) on CD. I have the record but it's not in great shape. That also makes transferring a problem if you're doing it to a dedicated machine, you don't have many options to clean up the sound. If you're doing it into your computer you can get software to clean up pops and hisses and the like but the dedicated machine basically just transfers the tracks to a CD.

I would also like to find a copy of Sarah Vaughn Live in Japan. It's a 1973 concert she did in Tokyo. I have it on tape. It was released in the early years of CDs but it's been out of print for years and I've never run across it in all my voyages to used CD emporiums.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Ben on June 30, 2005, 04:40:03 AM
I'll be posting today but that's it until Monday, July 4th. Tomorrow, very early I head out to LaGuardia airport to traverse to Virginia (Roanoke) to spend the weekend with my husband and to see his show. I'll be gone from Friday, July 1 to sometime Monday the 4th. Then, when I return I must catch up with all the sparkling posts.

Off to work. Later, gaters.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Ben on June 30, 2005, 04:40:20 AM
All Alone!
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Post by: Michael on June 30, 2005, 04:47:56 AM
I would like to see Julie Andrews Live In Japan on CD
and now that Kritzerland is up and running how about Stages? (If its not possible how about a new recording along with other unrecorded BK songs?)
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Hisaka on June 30, 2005, 05:11:55 AM

Sorry about the obstinate bug (cough and sore throat), dear BK. Hope you feel better this morning and completely get well very soon.

Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 05:20:56 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up!  I'm up!

I was actually up around 6:15.   I just woke up, felt quite awake, then decided just to relax for a few... Then it was 7:30...  And I've just been lying in bed for the past 45 minutes or so listening to NPR... So...

I should be on my way to the Metro in about 30 minutes, and that should put me at the LoC by 9:30 where I shall meet up with DR elmore and help him out with his Babes in Arms research today - meaning I'll be manning the copy machine.  -Actually, I like making copies - I'm weird that way.

In any case...
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 05:21:54 AM
As far as LPs that I'd like to see on CD...  Hmmm...  I shall have to think about that one while I'm at the LoC since nothing really "crucial" comes to mind right now.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matthew on June 30, 2005, 05:21:55 AM
Waiting for the travel agency to call about the train tickets.  UGH!  I'd love to have "Leader of the Pack", the Christine Andreas "My Fair Lady", Petula's "The Sound of Music" and "Gone With the Wind" - the musical on CD.  
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 05:23:10 AM
Good Morning, DRs Ben, Hisaka and Matthew!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 05:23:35 AM
...And DR Jennifer!
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 05:24:28 AM
That's enough "stalling" for this morning...  I'm off to the LoC...

Laters...
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Jennifer on June 30, 2005, 05:51:07 AM
DR Jose, re: Dancing With The Stars.  I thought I would hate it, and didn't care much for the first show (but sort of had it on in the background).  But I think it's gotten better (since they realized it was a huge summer hit).  They explain the dances more.  They show a lot of the practices.  And now I sort of look forward to each week.

Btw, you can vote online.

http://register.go.com/abc/primetime/dancing/vote

(you have to give them an email address, only they let you vote right away, so basically you could put in any email :( )
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Kerry on June 30, 2005, 06:02:07 AM
Good Morning, All!

Ben, tell Ant hello.

TOD:  I was about to say I didn't know which CD's I wanted, but I would like Gordon Jenkins' "The Letter" to be released on CD.
Also some Robert Irving (sort of like England's Arthur Fiedler).

There is probably something else that I'm itching to have available on CD, but I'd pretty much have to go through my entire record collection to figure it out.

Have a great day on this last day of June, all y'all.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Stuart on June 30, 2005, 06:21:39 AM
Hello DR Hisaka.  Didn't want you to feel as if you were all alone in the world.

And a stunning new avatar, may I add.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Ben on June 30, 2005, 06:30:04 AM
Kerry, I know Ant would also like The Letter on CD. It's one of the few Garland pieces he doesn't have on that format.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Ben on June 30, 2005, 06:30:41 AM
And now we know what the beautiful and lovely Hisaka looks like! Nice picture/avatar.
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Post by: MBarnum on June 30, 2005, 06:37:09 AM
Hisaka, it is wonderful to see your very pretty face!!
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 06:47:43 AM
DR MBarnum, have you been able to access DVD Verdict in the last few days? I've been trying to see next week's upcoming releases there, and I get nada. Thanks for any info.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 06:51:07 AM
What I'd like on CD:

BAKER STREET (OBC)

CANDIDE (1973 revisal)

A TIME FOR SINGING (OBC)

Julie Andrews: DON'T GO IN THE LION'S CAGE TONIGHT

STARS OF THE SILVER SCREEN 1929-1930

And I, too, would like the Ian Richardson-Christine Andreas-George Rose MY FAIR LADY (OBC)
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Hisaka on June 30, 2005, 06:51:07 AM
Thanks to you, DR STUART, BEN and MBarnum. I’m not alone now.

Changed my avatar, since I unusually took a photo last night, at my friend’s birthday party, just for a change of air (I have no idea if this phrase is appropriate…)

Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 06:52:15 AM
As for movie soundtracks, I'd like:

LI'L ABNER

PORGY AND BESS (with Sammy Davis' numbers as bonus tracks since Cab Calloway did them on the official soundtrack)

Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 06:54:37 AM
Yes, DR Hisaka, what a lovely avatar! How nice to see you "in the flesh."  :D
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: MBarnum on June 30, 2005, 06:55:53 AM
DR MBarnum, have you been able to access DVD Verdict in the last few days? I've been trying to see next week's upcoming releases there, and I get nada. Thanks for any info.

It is now back up MattH. There server was down for a few days I think, because of a move. But I just checked it this morning and all is back as it should be.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 06:56:08 AM
After several days of rain, we're going to have a sunny (hot) day today - highs in the 90s. Well, it IS summer! I guess I just have to accept that.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 06:57:31 AM
The new gay network Logo starts up today. I read in VARIETY that they've just made a deal with Direct TV and are also in negotiations with Time Warner, Adelphia, and other cable outlets to be added to their tiers. I'm hopeful my Time Warner cable will soon be carrying it.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 06:59:09 AM
Has anyone hear actually ever used snuff, either to sniff it or put it in their mouths? I haven't, but I was just curious about others.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Ginny on June 30, 2005, 07:09:46 AM
Good morning!

TOD - another vote here for Christine Andreas' My Fair Lady.

Safe travels, DR Ben, and all my best to Anthony.

Oh, how I'd love to be part of the "research team" at the Library of Congress today!
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Stuart on June 30, 2005, 07:25:23 AM
I'm hopeful my Time Warner cable will soon be carrying it.

Ditto.

I honestly can't think of what CDs I am missing/wanting issued.  (Especially now that I have GOLDEN RAINBOW and the Ethel Merman Disco album back in my life!)  But I am sure other readers will come up with things of which I am not thinking.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matthew on June 30, 2005, 07:36:05 AM
Thank goodness the travel agency acknowledged their mistake (and were very apologetic!) and fixed out tickets.  We would have been out two Eurostar tickets AND tickets to "Mary Poppins".  
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Jason on June 30, 2005, 07:36:53 AM
Well, well, well...look what the cat dragged in... ME! I've been more than errant and truant - I've been truant and errant, but my life is finally settling down and I'm back down to a regular 50 hour week now, so I finally have some free time to pop in and say hi!

I got an email from BK the other day and really just wanted to stop in and congratulate him on Kritzerland: The Label and wish him the best of luck with the new venture. I think its great you're back in the recording game and look forward to the two new discs.

I also wanted to check in on my friends from Arizona to make sure no one has been consumed by the fires. I may not visit much, but I do think about you guys and worry.

What else? I don't know, really. I just did a reading of a new show (THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK) at the end of May. We're possibly doing it again at the end of the summer. Perhaps you read about us on Playbill.com. Or not.

And F.Y.I., tobacco snuff is made by selecting tobacco leaf (and also sometimes tobacco stalk, as in e.g. Irish High Dry Toast) and disintegrating it into a coarse powder.  It is next ground in a manual or mechanical mill, and then sieved.  Various essential oils may then be added for flavouring, after which it is stored in airtight containers to allow the flavour to permeate uniformly. (http://www.snuffbox.org.uk)

The term "up to snuff" originally referred to somebody who was sharp, not easily fooled. This may have come from the idea of snuff being itself a sharp preparation, but perhaps because it was mainly taken by men of adult years and some affluence (it was expensive) who would be able to appreciate the quality of snuff and distinguish between examples of different value. The evidence isn’t there to be sure about its exact origin, though an early form of the phrase was up to snuff and a pinch above it, which at least confirms it did indeed relate to tobacco. (http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-upt1.htm)

And now, back to work. :(
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Stuart on June 30, 2005, 07:41:20 AM
WOW!!!!

DR JASON!!!  You have been missed!  And what a stunning avatar! ;)
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Post by: Matthew on June 30, 2005, 07:47:36 AM
ECHOING DRStuart's welcome ---- nice to see your name here again, Jason, and a post!!  :)
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Jennifer on June 30, 2005, 07:48:16 AM
I saw a movie yesterday, Wicker Park.  I think BK reviewed it (although I'm not sure how to search in the actual columns).

In this movie there was a lot of going back and forth.  Do most of you guys like when movies do that?  I usually do. And in this case I did.  There were many twists and turns, and I actually thought they mostly made sense (as opposed to another dvd I saw the day before called Just A Kiss).  That one was more complex to follow, with actual changes in the story when they went back.

Okay I'm a sucker for good romantic comedies (i can know the movie is not fantastic, but they still make me happy). :)
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Ben on June 30, 2005, 07:48:24 AM
Welcome back Jason! Kerry will be very glad to see your smiling Dollys around these parts :-)
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: George on June 30, 2005, 07:53:35 AM
Yes!! Welcome back Jason!! ;D
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: George on June 30, 2005, 08:06:39 AM
And the word of the day is: BODACIOUS!

The only time I ever hear this word is when it's used with "ta-tas," as in "bodacious ta-tas."

Records (already mentioned) that I'd love to have on CD:

Baker Street
Candide
(1973 version)
The Sound of Music with Petula Clark

I have a bunch of records at home, none of which I can remember right now. ::) I'm sure something will come to me later.
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 30, 2005, 08:07:46 AM
And the word of the day is: BODACIOUS!
Bo dacious around and around all day, but he never seems to get anything done.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2005, 08:20:35 AM
Bodacious?  As in "bodacious..." ...errrr...umm...well, "bodacious ha-has"!!!
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Post by: divarobbie on June 30, 2005, 08:52:58 AM
I would also love the Christine Andreas MFL, and the London cast of PROMISES, PROMISES (with Betty Buckley).  I'd also love a recording of SMILE, period.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 08:56:03 AM
Nice to see DR Jason back, if only for one post. Hope he can drop around more often.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 08:57:38 AM
I like films that go back and forth in time IF it suits the subject matter and the style of the film. THE GODFATHER PART II is certainly one of the greatest to have accomplished that. So is CITIZEN KANE.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 09:04:51 AM
I had a very eerie deja vu moment last night.

As I was lying in bed reading the magazine The Out Traveler, I came upon a picture in the magazine of a 1965 gay rights demonstration held in Philadelphia on July 4th in the park right across the street from Independence Hall.

Well, I was THERE the day that picture was taken. No, not participating in the demonstration (I was 14 and on our annual summer excursion to NYC with a stopoff at Philadelphia), but on a bus on the way to the art museum in the city when I noticed this fairly large of group of very nice looking men (dressed in beautiful suits) and women carrying picket signs and walking around the grounds. I HONESTLY didn't know what the term "homosexual" meant, but as soon as my uncle told me (after I asked who those people were and what were they demonstrating about), I knew from that moment on what *I* was.

Eeriest part of all - in the background of that photograph is a bus . . . .
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 09:07:10 AM
Didn't Columbia record SMILE and just never released it after the show closed after a few performances? How awful that Sony has not seen fit to release it, for the archives if nothing else.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 09:15:46 AM
No, Columbia didn't record Smile.  The authors recorded a demo (mostly synth-based) for the stock and amateur release of the show, so people would have something to hear.  Most of the original cast is on that demo, which has leaked out and if fairly easy to get.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 09:16:12 AM
Hisaka has replaced her rose avatar with an even more beautiful rose - herself.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 09:16:43 AM
BODACIOUS, baby, BODACIOUS!

That's what I'M talkin' about.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: MBarnum on June 30, 2005, 09:17:56 AM
Hmmm...one CD I would like to see released is  the Ronald Stein music from his juvenile delinquent films of the 50s that BK helped with....maybe someday!

Also, the EASY TO REMEMBER LP from Norman Luboff and his Choir....I love this LP!

(http://i7.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/33/0a/f7_1_b.JPG)
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Post by: vixmom on June 30, 2005, 09:18:15 AM
What a pleasure to see DR Hisaka's smiling face, even more lovely than the roses you usually show us.  
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 09:18:24 AM
In fact, the only instance of a cast album being recorded and never released is, I believe, Paul Simon's The Capeman.
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Post by: MBarnum on June 30, 2005, 09:18:51 AM
BK, check your mail today...there may be a ghost cat waiting for you! As well as pictures from your Portland Oregon trip!
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Post by: vixmom on June 30, 2005, 09:23:29 AM
I have been having several bad days at work lately but fortunatly none as bad as this poor woman's last day at work

(AS a lousy typist I srtongly sympathize with her)

Quote
TAIPEI, Taiwan - A Taiwan stock trader mistakenly bought $251 million worth of shares with a mis-stroke of her computer, meaning her company is looking at a paper loss of more than $12 million and she is looking for a new job.

The trader with Fubon Securities made a typo while filling in a small order from Merrill Lynch on Monday, creating confusion when many small firms inexplicably surged past the 7 percent trading limit.

“Something like this is difficult to explain to superiors,” a Fubon executive said on Tuesday.

Fubon said that the trader was unfamiliar with new computer systems and would be fired.

“There is a paper loss of more than T$400 million,” said the executive.

Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: vixmom on June 30, 2005, 09:24:53 AM
I am still waiting for the CD of the Elton John Soundtrack to the 1970's movie "Friends"
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Post by: vixmom on June 30, 2005, 09:25:49 AM
I had a very eerie deja vu moment last night.

As I was lying in bed reading the magazine The Out Traveler, I came upon a picture in the magazine of a 1965 gay rights demonstration held in Philadelphia on July 4th in the park right across the street from Independence Hall.

Well, I was THERE the day that picture was taken. No, not participating in the demonstration (I was 14 and on our annual summer excursion to NYC with a stopoff at Philadelphia), but on a bus on the way to the art museum in the city when I noticed this fairly large of group of very nice looking men (dressed in beautiful suits) and women carrying picket signs and walking around the grounds. I HONESTLY didn't know what the term "homosexual" meant, but as soon as my uncle told me (after I asked who those people were and what were they demonstrating about), I knew from that moment on what *I* was.

Eeriest part of all - in the background of that photograph is a bus . . . .

have you taken a magnifying glass rto the picture yet to see if yior 14 year old self is in one of the bus windows?
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 09:31:11 AM
I shall eagerly check my mail today.

And one for Mahler.
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 30, 2005, 09:34:09 AM
I had a very eerie deja vu moment last night.

As I was lying in bed reading the magazine The Out Traveler, I came upon a picture in the magazine of a 1965 gay rights demonstration held in Philadelphia on July 4th in the park right across the street from Independence Hall.

Well, I was THERE the day that picture was taken. No, not participating in the demonstration (I was 14 and on our annual summer excursion to NYC with a stopoff at Philadelphia), but on a bus on the way to the art museum in the city when I noticed this fairly large of group of very nice looking men (dressed in beautiful suits) and women carrying picket signs and walking around the grounds. I HONESTLY didn't know what the term "homosexual" meant, but as soon as my uncle told me (after I asked who those people were and what were they demonstrating about), I knew from that moment on what *I* was.

Eeriest part of all - in the background of that photograph is a bus . . . .
I had a similar experience, understanding who *I* was when it was explained.  One of the earlier psychiatric quacks was making an appearance on the Mike Douglas show, when I was seven or eight, explaining "homosexuals" and going into the whole "absentee father/strong mother" routine.  Yep, I heard the word and knew who he was talking about.

But, when it comes to photos of a bus, the only event similar that I can recall from my own life was during one of the Christopher Street West Parades.  I'd been invited by the owners of Floyds, a Long Beach country-western bar, to join their contingent.  Some time later, watching a report on the parade on the local PBS station, they showed a long-range shot of the parade, and I spotted the float we'd all walked behind.  And sure enough, I spotted myself on television.  Wierd experience.
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 30, 2005, 09:38:19 AM
Time to go to work!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2005, 09:43:57 AM
Life is good.

It's a beautiful day.

The week is almost over.

Today is "meat loaf Thursday" at the Oakland Art Museum cafe.

Tomorrow is payday.

And I'm taking tomorrow afternoon OFF to go see "The War of the Worlds."

Yep.  Life is good.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2005, 09:54:55 AM
Has anyone here experienced heartburn (or acid reflux) as a "result" of taking antibiotics?

I haven't had heartburn problems for a long time.  Suddenly, despite a rather bland, soft-chew diet (because of the dentistry experience of 6 days ago), I'm having some symptoms.

The only thing new is the amoxicillin.
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Post by: Jason on June 30, 2005, 09:58:20 AM
Ron Pulliam: The antibiotic may be upsetting your stomach, causing the increase in acid production. I have acid reflux disease - new medication sometimes makes it worse for me, too.

Check with your MD or pharmacist - they may have a different kind or different dose of Amoxicillan for you to take that won't aggrivate your stomach.
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Post by: Matthew on June 30, 2005, 10:01:08 AM
A another LP that I'd love to see transfered to CD is the soundtrack to the movie "Arthur"
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2005, 10:02:59 AM
Ron Pulliam: The antibiotic may be upsetting your stomach, causing the increase in acid production. I have acid reflux disease - new medication sometimes makes it worse for me, too.

Check with your MD or pharmacist - they may have a different kind or different dose of Amoxicillan for you to take that won't aggrivate your stomach.

Thanks, Jason (and where the frell have you been????).  I have two (count 'em 2) capsules left, so I figure I'll just finish 'em off and hope things return to normal.

I "googled" amoxicillin, but none of the listed symptoms resembled heartburn...but I think you're onto something.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2005, 10:05:00 AM
Bewitched, bothered and bodacious....am I.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2005, 10:05:56 AM
DR SteveO:  Share with us.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 10:06:05 AM
Arthur is on CD in Japan.  Comes up quite often on eBay.
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Post by: Jason on June 30, 2005, 10:17:10 AM
RP: Where the frell have I been? Good question. I've been toiling away in this urban cell called my cubicle. I've been sloshing my way through the sea of humidity that is New York City. I've been trying to recoup the $1400 I had to pay out the IRS just two months ago. (!!) In short, I'm not sure where I've been.

I don't think I mentioned this (I believe my last post was waaaaay back in December, if you can believe that) - I moved out of my mouse infested apartment on February 1. Yes, ladies and germs, the mouse house is gone and now I'm in a loverly 3rd floor walk-up in Queens. How a propos. The rent only went up $15/month and I have a kitchen and bathroom, but with it came two roommates and only one air conditioner. Oh, well...it's leaps and bounds better than what I had.

Sadly, with the new roommates and limited space in my bedroom, getting online and STAYING online for any significant periods of time isn't really an option. I have to sit on the floor to use my computer (it's on a very, very short table at the foot of my bed until I can find a better place to put it), and since my room for some reason is the hottest and most humid, I try to avoid spending too much time in there if I can help it.

I've also been going to the theatre a lot. Since Jan. 1, I've seen 48 performances of various ilks: Broadway, off-B'way, off-off-B'way, concerts at Carnegie Hall (Patti and Kristin), concerts at Lincoln Center (Audra), operas, etc. I'm a busy boy, I guess.

I should go back and read the Tonys reactions to see what you guys thought. All I'm gonna say is, PIAZZA should have won over SPAMALOT.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2005, 10:20:03 AM
Jason:  It's good to see your fa...errr....umm....you back!

:D

Yes, DO wade through the 500 or so posts from Tony day!

;D
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 10:21:51 AM
900 posts, baby, 900 posts.

Am off and running on the new short story.  This is an idea I've had for some time, and it's really fun to write.  I'm three pages in now, after having nuked my original opening line (opening sentences are key for me) and replaced it with a much better one.
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Post by: MBarnum on June 30, 2005, 10:45:08 AM
I am listening to a wonderful compilation CD that the kind and generous DR Elmore3003 put together for me...various songs sung by John Reardon...I am loving this man's voice so much!

There are also two CDs by a Thomas Hampson, who I am not at all familiar with...but I shall listen to them soon.
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Post by: MBarnum on June 30, 2005, 11:00:40 AM
Everyone does just seem to be sitting here like so much fish.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 11:10:32 AM
I thought I was going to get away with a less nutty day today, but I was just informed of a last-minute rehearsal with Mr. Kevin Spirtas at two, and then I have to be at Mr. Grant Geissman's home environment at four.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2005, 11:22:43 AM
Oy!  

I'm having hot flashbacks!

H.R. Pufnstuf, who’s your friend when things get rough?
H.R. Pufnstuf can’t do a little cause he can’t do enough.

Once upon a summertime just a dream from yesterday
A boy & his magic golden flute heard a boat from off the bay
"Come and play with me, Jimmy. Come and play with me.
And I will take you on a trip far across the sea."

But the boat belonged to a kooky old witch who had in mind the flute to snitch.
From her broom broom in the sky she watched her plans materialize.

She waved her wand.  The beautiful boat was gone
The skies grew dark.  The sea grew rough
And the boat sailed on and on and on and on and on and

But Pufnstuf was watching too.  And knew exactly what to do
He saw the witch’s boat attack.  And as the boy was fighting back

He called his rescue racer crew.  As often they’d rehearsed
And off to save the boy they flew.  But who would get there first?

But now the boy had washed ashore.  Puf arrived to save the day
Which made the witch so mad and sore. She shook her first and screamed away.

H.R. Pufnstuf, who’s your friend when things get rough?
H.R. Pufnstuf, can’t do a little cause he can’t do enough.
H.R. Pufnstuf, who’s your friend when things get rough?
H.R. Pufnstuf, can’t do a little cause he can’t do enough.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2005, 11:23:33 AM
Did anyone else really LOVE "Witchie-Poo"?

I did.
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Post by: George on June 30, 2005, 11:35:04 AM
There are also two CDs by a Thomas Hampson, who I am not at all familiar with...but I shall listen to them soon.

What a coinkydink!  A woman that I work with just called me, asking if I knew who Thomas Hampson was!  She's listening to a CD of his where he sings Broadway songs.  She's enjoying the CD, but just had no clew as to who he was.
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Post by: Jason on June 30, 2005, 11:39:55 AM
I saw Thomas in DON GIOVANNI two seasons ago. He's a very talented, very handsome gentleman who apparently is a joy to work with. He was Giovanni to Rene Pape's Leporello. MBarnum: You should check out Rene Pape if you're not familiar with him - he's amazing.

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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 11:52:05 AM
Good Afternoon!

Just sneaking in a post here while at the LoC.

Things are going well.  I've made a "discovery".  Tom has made a "discovery".  And now we're all just waiting for DR elmore to make a "discovery".

;D

In any case...

From what I've skimmed...

DR Ron Pulliam - Antibiotics can indeed cause acid-reflux.  When I was on my round of stuff last spring, I was also given Prevacid.  I was in the most pain I've ever been in my life.  -And I also lost 16 pounds in the process since I could not keep any food down, and it was also too painful to eat.  So, yes, antibiotics can cause acid reflux.

DR Jason - Hello, again!

OK - Time to go... Be back later.
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Post by: MBarnum on June 30, 2005, 12:17:22 PM
Good Afternoon!

Just sneaking in a post here while at the LoC.

Things are going well.  I've made a "discovery".  Tom has made a "discovery".  And now we're all just waiting for DR elmore to make a "discovery".



But what did you all discover?
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Post by: Jason on June 30, 2005, 12:17:33 PM
Hey, Jose.

What is the LoC?
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Post by: Ginny on June 30, 2005, 12:22:20 PM
Hey, Jose.

What is the LoC?

Since Jose's left, I'll chime in here and tell you that LoC (or LC) is The Library of Congress, where DR elmore is doing research in the Music Department.

Jason - you mentioned seeing Kristin at Carnegie Hall.  Was that Chenoweth, with the Cincinnati Pops?  My husband and I saw the same concert here in Cincinnati to celebrate our wedding anniversary in January.  Did you enjoy the orchestra and Maestro Kunzel?  They are much loved here in SW Ohio.
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Post by: Jason on June 30, 2005, 12:35:22 PM
It was the self-same concert, only at Carnegie Hall. I thought Kristi was fabulous, though I will admit - I'm not a big fan of her "pop" voice. She's OK with country...I can handle that...and she does contemporary Christian pretty well, too, but the true pop stuff just doesn't quite fly with me. But the musical theatre/operatic stuff was fantastic.

The orchestra sounded grand, as well. I'm originally from Louisville, so I'm quite acquainted with the Cincy Pops. I was glad to get to hear them up here.
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Post by: Jennifer on June 30, 2005, 12:50:23 PM
DR Laura mentioned the Phantom of the Opera movie.  How old is the Phantom supposed to be anyhow?  They showed Mme Giry and him as kids, yet he looks late 30s and she looks 45+ to me.  Also if Raoul and Christine were childhood friends (well she is 16-18 and he looks 28). What was he a 15 yr old palying with a 5 yr old? :)

I think it's hard to go from a play to a movie if you follow the play too closely.  I need things to be more developed in movies. It's not enough for me to simply have Raoul and Christine say hi and then declare their love in the next scene.

I found similar play to movie issues with Closer.  IT seemed clear it was a play, since so much was happening in between scenes (that we did not get to see).

Also, for POTO during the boat scenes Christine seemed really into him.  It seemed like a love scene.  But to me it should come across more as her being scared and him being obcessive.

I've never been thrilled with the musical (although i think the songs are nice).  I think we needed more dialogue for the movie.  It's too hard to tell everything through the songs.

I thought Patrick Wilson was very good. And Emmy Rossum is wonderful.  The Phantom was okay, but too young and much too cute for me.  I think he should be freakishly ugly.

The end scenes with the Phantom and Christine doing the opera were quite chilling.  And much of the rest was enjoyable.  Minnie Driver ... not sure what to make of her.  I didn't really like her over the top performance. I know some others loved her (and i think some disliked her). I thought she was okay.  But I would have rather been able to understand her better.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 12:51:43 PM
have you taken a magnifying glass rto the picture yet to see if yior 14 year old self is in one of the bus windows?

No need for a magnifying glass; the picture is quite large enough to see the bus clearly. But the windows are dark and you can't see into them.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2005, 12:56:04 PM
Hey, Jason! Good to see you again! We are ok fire-wise, but it's very hazy and the smoke smell is very strong in the mornings. We've had several fires on the outskirts of the city the last few days.

I have been busy shoveling rocks and dirt lately, landscaping the new church. Today we went shopping for boulders. We are getting 16 tons (a Forever Plaid reference) delivered tomorrow.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 12:56:56 PM
Welcome, Annette!  Join us - we're a merry troupe, you know, and only slightly insane.
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 12:57:16 PM
Beautiful day here in the City of Studio.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 12:58:39 PM
A friend is loaning me his copy of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 9widescreen naturally), so once I have seen it, I will have more to say. I had a few random comments when I saw the first 20 minutes at a friend's house, but we were also talking and preparing lunch, and I really didn't get to concentrate on it as I would have liked. Once I get a copy of it here, I can give it my full attention.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 01:01:33 PM
I spent a great part of the afternoon watching the first few episodes of BEWITCHED from the new boxed set of Season 1 (the black and white edition, naturally). Watched three episodes, and in the third there's Jack Warden playing a client of Darrin's who's attracted to Samantha.

The shows never looked this sharp when I watched them as a kid. Of course, it was the TV we were using that wasn't so sharp. Being on film, I guess the episodes have always been of a certain quality. We're only now being able to see it for what it was.

And I had NO memory that Jose Ferrer was the narrator of the first two episodes.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 01:04:52 PM
I have a fair number of things on the DVR that need to be watched and cleared off, too. So much to see and such limited time to watch.

I got THE INNOCENTS off the FMC, so I'm looking forward to watching that at some point this weekend. It's been a long, long time since I saw it, and as I said before, watched it on a commercial network years ago full of commercial breaks and obviously formatted to fit  4:3 screen. Can't wait to finally see the real thing!
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Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 01:11:30 PM
I shall shortly be on my way to rehearse with Mr. Spirtas.  I'll be rehearsing with him regularly from now until mid-July and his show.  We have four rehearsals scheduled for next week.
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Post by: Jason on June 30, 2005, 01:13:14 PM
Matt H: I've been catching up on some old TV, too. I recently acquired the third season of WONDER WOMAN and the second season of THE GOLDEN GIRLS. Big hair, big shoulders and lots of metallic fabrics - who could ask for anything more!?!

DR Laura: Hi! I'm glad to hear you guys are doing alright out there. How are DR MusicGuy and Kerry? I think they're heading to Chicago soon, aren't they? I wish I could go this year... :( Send them my love - and Sandra, too!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2005, 01:16:02 PM
I've never really understood the notion that the Phantom, in POTO, should be ugly.  

He holds Christine in his thrall...she IS attracted to him..he seduces her with music and she is charmed by him.  Ultimately, she is repulsed by his actions rather than his scarred face.

As for the idea that it's not necessarily realistic to be asked to believe that a woman might look ollder than a man when both are of similar ages...well, it's probably seen as a stereotype by many, but a lot of men do not age as quickly as women (and some age rapidly).

"It's a well-know fact that a man grows more attactive
"With each passing year
"He grows more and more attractive
"And the girls react...
"It's a well-known fact."
                                  -- (Tom Jones/Harvey Schmidt - "I Do! I Do!")
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 01:26:14 PM
I've never really understood the notion that the Phantom should be ugly.


I've never read the original novel by Gaston Laroux (I had it on a shelf in my classroom for many years, but never took the time to take it down and read it.) But the fact that he's always been portrayed that way (until the recent film) makes me suspect that's the way it was written. Am I wrong?
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Post by: Jason on June 30, 2005, 01:27:34 PM
The thing about Christine and the Phantom - he represents her father in many ways. Also, she is mesmerized by his soul. His musicality. Not his looks. She sees past all of that and finds him to be far more attractive on the inside - then he becomes jealous and his soul becomes as ugly as his outward appearance. So you have the dichotomy of having strapping, gorgeous Raoul (who should have fired his wig person, if you ask me), who is rich and suave and caring and painfully boring versus the dangerous, passionate guy with the deformed face. Let's face it - most of us are at least attracted to the bad boys/girls, even if we never actually pursue them.

The romance of the whole thing is who does she choose - the man who is handsome and attentive but boring, or the ugly guy who lights a spark in her soul? The story certainly gives hope to those of us who are less than god-like in the looks department.

If you ask me, they didn't make Gerard Butler nearly ugly enough - his eyes and mouth would have been enough for anyone to fall for. He's pretty darn sexy - even underneath the makeup.

Emmy Rossum, beautiful as she is, just wasn't old enough to play the part, IMHO. She also didn't have the voice that I thought she needed to basically overthrow the prima donna of a major opera house. I thought the movie was beautifully shot and the costumes and sets were GORGEOUS, as were the orchestrations, but the singing was lacklustre and disappointing.

I will say, however, the Special Edition DVD is worth getting just for the Broadway behind-the-scenes stuff.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 01:27:55 PM
Yes, DR Jason, I wanted to start another season of a TV series after I finished with ANGEL Season 2 the other day. I had thought it might be THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, but when BEWITCHED came in yesterday, I couldn't resist it.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 01:29:24 PM
Yep, my friend has the two disc set of POTO, so I'll get to see those special features after I've watched the entire film.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 01:31:44 PM
One more comment on BEWITCHED: Alice Pearce is such a riot as Gladys Kravitz. She milks what could have been a worn out one note gag for all it was worth show after show after show.

Sandra Gould, who replaced Alice after she died, was never able to capture that same harried housewife.
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Post by: Jason on June 30, 2005, 01:43:00 PM
Amy Sedaris is playing Gladys in the film version. And Kristi Chenoweth is in there, too, as Maria somebody. Has anyone seen it yet?
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2005, 01:45:54 PM
DR Jason, any audition plans?
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Post by: Jason on June 30, 2005, 01:54:42 PM
There are plans, DR Laura...oh...there are BIG plans! Problem is, in order to seek employment as an actor, I must become unemployed at this job. But the wheels are turning - I have plans. Stay tuned for further details...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 30, 2005, 01:57:30 PM
A hearty welcome back to DR Jason!
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Post by: Jason on June 30, 2005, 01:58:05 PM
Did I mention I may be coming to L.A. for a week in August? A friend of mine is actually donating enough of his frequent flyer miles so I can have a real vacation. Can you imagine? I haven't set any dates yet, but I'd love it if I could get the chance to meet up with some of you folks on the other coast!

DR Laura: If you and DR Sandra and Kerry and Lyn could make it up, that'd be swellegant, too!
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2005, 02:09:23 PM
DR Jason, if you are going to be in LA in August, DR Sandra and I will come!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 30, 2005, 02:11:47 PM
TOD:  The New York Shakespeare Festival's revival of The Threepenny Opera with Raul Julia.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 02:22:10 PM
Good Afternoon!

I'm posting via the free wireless internet access in the lobby of DR elmore's hotel.  We'll be heading over to the National Theatre in a bit.  I'll be picking up my paycheck; Tom will be meeting up with an old friend of his from Chicago - who happens to be one of the other keyboard players for Mamma Mia!; and elmore will just be coming along for the ride.  However, after I take care of my businees, then elmore and I shall be heading out for dinner somewhere.   The dish will be dished, and I suspect many an ear will be burning tonight.  Perhaps even some "ears" here on HHW.

;D

So...

A good day at the LoC.  And elmore actually managed to make a "discovery" of his own.  *I'd share said "discoveries", but I'm not sure I'm at liberty to do so.  However, I'm sure elmore will share the news once he returns to NYC on Saturday.

Well, let me read today's posts for a bit...

Laters...
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Post by: MBarnum on June 30, 2005, 02:32:29 PM
Tell Elmore hello from me DR JoseP...and let him know I got the CDs in the mail.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2005, 02:46:34 PM
OzDerek days hello and thank you for the vibes. He is on the way to hospital again for his third day of IV steroids.
I think he should be in a remake of a combined movie- "Hulk" and Poitier's "For Love Of I.V."
He gets a rest for the next few days.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2005, 02:55:19 PM
In fact, the only instance of a cast album being recorded and never released is, I believe, Paul Simon's The Capeman.
And it's wonderful.
No matter the views held about the subject matter of the musical and of the production itself, the double album is excellent.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2005, 03:00:15 PM
Question for BK.
With my purchase of each of the Guy Haines mini Cds there was a free book (something about Kritzer!). Will there be a mini book provided with the full length CD?
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 30, 2005, 03:02:04 PM
Tell Derek that he is in the prayers of 207 additional people around the US (the church newsletter just went out).
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Post by: Michael on June 30, 2005, 03:07:29 PM
What I'd like on CD:

BAKER STREET (OBC)

CANDIDE (1973 revisal)

A TIME FOR SINGING (OBC)

Julie Andrews: DON'T GO IN THE LION'S CAGE TONIGHT

STARS OF THE SILVER SCREEN 1929-1930

And I, too, would like the Ian Richardson-Christine Andreas-George Rose MY FAIR LADY (OBC)

Don't go Into the Lion's Cage has been releases on CD
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Post by: Michael on June 30, 2005, 03:10:57 PM
Didn't Columbia record SMILE and just never released it after the show closed after a few performances? How awful that Sony has not seen fit to release it, for the archives if nothing else.

No it was never recorded by Sony. It was recorded by Samuel French for theater groups that were considering doing the show. The recording follows the rewrite and not what appeared duing the Broadway run.

I see that BK beat me to the answer,
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2005, 03:11:42 PM
Thank you DR Laura. Will do.
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Post by: Michael on June 30, 2005, 03:25:07 PM
One more comment on BEWITCHED: Alice Pearce is such a riot as Gladys Kravitz. She milks what could have been a worn out one note gag for all it was worth show after show after show.

Sandra Gould, who replaced Alice after she died, was never able to capture that same harried housewife.

And Marion Lorne was wonderful as Aunt Clara. They didn't try to replace.

For years I only new Sandra Gould as Gladys. They only reran the color episodes. Alice Pearce only appeared in B&W.

and by a strange twist of fate

They both won supporting actress in a comedy series after they past away.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2005, 04:43:14 PM
A WHOLE HOUR-PLUS HAS GONE BY AND NO POSTS?

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2005, 04:43:26 PM
What a revoltin' development!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2005, 04:44:42 PM
Day is at an end.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2005, 04:45:14 PM
Time to hit the road...just one-half more day...and then it's off to the movies and a FOUR-DAY WEEKEND!

Yay!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 30, 2005, 04:47:12 PM
I have no idea what to have for supper.

I'm a bit tired of franks and beans...and I've had meat loaf at home and today at lunch...

I've done fish a couple of times this week...

...and dim sum.

I want a steak.  But I don't want to risk it while I still have sutures in my gum.

Sigh.

Maybe something will appeal to me before I get home.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2005, 04:51:46 PM
Perhaps we were all waiting for you DR RLP.
My excuse - I was visiting the Post Office to pick up my copy of "Runaways" - a broadway show I did not have on vinyl and of which I know nothing!
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2005, 04:55:08 PM
DR Laura: I've spoken to OzDerek on his cell phone and passed on your "post". He is truly touched by the concern and support at HHW. He should be well into his third treatment at this moment.
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Post by: Ben on June 30, 2005, 05:25:57 PM
Well, my friends, this is my last post for a few days. I need to pack and get things in order for my departure tomorrow. I will be computerless until Monday afternoon (and maybe even later depending on how many posts I have to read when I return).
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Post by: TCB on June 30, 2005, 05:26:21 PM
I would love to have a CD of ON THE FLIP SIDE with Rick Nelson.  It was reissued as a CD, but was only released in Japan.  

Perhaps the success of Guy Haines new recording of THEY DON'T GIVE MEDALS will prompt them to release it here in the states.  
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2005, 05:41:59 PM
Good to see you DR Jason.
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Post by: TCB on June 30, 2005, 05:46:40 PM
Jason -- Glad to see you back.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 06:11:33 PM
Good Evening!

BANANA FOSTERS BREAD PUDDING!!
:D

*Details to follow.  ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 06:28:14 PM
...Back from the LoC - The Library of Congress, Performing Arts Reading Room...

We truly had a good day - and DR elmore and his fellow music-sleuther, Tom - have already proclaimed this visit a very "profitable" one already.

DR elmore is truly an encyclopedic fount of knowledge.  And not just in regards to the "big stuff", but also the little details, dates, and contributing factors.  It was a true pleasure hearing his comments, history and "trivia" each time we opened up a box of manuscripts and examined a page or two.

-And I had a fun time manning the copier too!

:D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 07:01:18 PM
After our brief respite at the hotel, we boarded the Metro to get to Metro Center.  We headed down to the National Theatre where I proceeded to pick up my paycheck, and where Tom proceeded to wait for his friend.  DR elmore and I then headed to get some dinner.

He mentioned burgers.  I mentioned this place.  Then another place.  Then we settled on Capital City Brewing Co.  We both had salads and burgers.  Very good burgers.  Oh, and we also each partook of a glass of Capital City's own brewed in-house Hefeweizen - a nice, German-style, unfiltered Wheat Beer.  A perfect libation for a summer day.

After finishing off the salad, burger and fries, I was actually a bit full.  However, DR elmore had noticed their Banana Fosters dessert while we were perusing the menu, so...  We split a dessert.

What came to the table was a big bowl filled with a big dessert.  In the center of the bowl was a "disc" of bread pudding (at least 5" inches across), topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, sitting in a pool of banana-brown sugar sauce.

DEE-LISH!!!!

It really was quite good.  DR elmore thought it was one of the best things he's put in his mouth tasted in a long time.

;D

By the time we put our dessert spoons down, there was still some Banana Foster left in the bowl.  It was a very generous portion.

After talking and dishing for a while more, we headed back to the Metro.  *I took the "scenic route" to get out of the restaurant - Let's just say there was a nice mix of people sitting around the bar area.  ;D

DR elmore took the Metro one way, and I took it the other way.

...And depending how my day goes, I may end up joining them again sometime tomorrow.  And, who knows?, maybe I'll make another "discovery".

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 07:20:32 PM
DR Ron Pulliam - As I said before, antibiotics did indeed cause me some major acid reflux when I was on them last year.  And amoxicillin was the big culprit responsible for my considerable discomfort.

See if your doctor has some freebie samples of Prevacid or something comparable.  I continued taking Prevacid - and watching my diet - for at least two weeks after I had finished my course of antibiotics.  My stomach truly became that sensitive.  -Of course, all the other crap I was dealing with at the same time also contributed to my stomach issues.

I was so totally caught off guard by the acid reflux since I had never had it before.  I've truly never eaten anything up until that time that had upset my stomach.  Then when I pointed out to my doctor that my throat was feeling worse even though I taking the antibiotics for my throat infection, she asked about other symptoms, and realized that I was now dealing with acid reflux and esophagitis.

I have never been that thankful for a medicine before in my life.  I could finally sleep through the night without having to deal with the horrendous cough. -The coughing was the worst.  *And I always make sure to keep a supply of Pepcid AC with me now.

*And I'm still amazed that I never called in sick to Children of Eden during that time.  However, after living through that experience, I'm pretty sure I can make it through anything.

-Hope this was not too graphic...  In any case...

I hope your acid reflux issues are minor and short-lived, Ron.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 07:21:51 PM
DR Jennifer - Actually, I do like "Dancing With The Stars" too.  I was just lamenting the "quality" of prime-time TV in general.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 07:24:24 PM
DR MBarnum - I did mention to DR elmore that the CDs arrived...  He Thanks You for your Thanks.

:)
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Post by: MBarnum on June 30, 2005, 07:25:57 PM
Oh, good. Thank you DR JoseP!
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Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 07:29:01 PM
Enjoyed more BEWITCHED tonight before CSI. Also watched RENO 911! which for some reason I forgot all about last week and missed that episode. Now that they're back on the force, it's much funnier.

So, why were they reinstated. Can someone who's a fan fill me in? Thanks.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 07:29:25 PM
RE: Thomas Hampson - I still remember those "stories" about Mr. Hampson and the rehearsal halls at the Met.  Something along the lines of they had to make sure to cover the mirrors since he would be looking at himself all the time... And/or when asked who he thought was the most beautiful person at the Met, he would point to himself in the mirror.

;)

However....  I've only heard wonderful things about him, and I truly admire his intelligent and passionate musicality.

But still... Ya gotta love those catty opera queens!

;)
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 07:33:14 PM
My friend Jeff close on his new condo today, so in the next week or so, we'll be moving his stuff which is piled into my living room into his new place. We'll also have that godawful pod that we packed up eight months ago to UNPACK again!

And this time, it's summer when we'll be doing this. Oh, well, I guess I can afford to drop a few pounds (how about 10 pounds).
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 07:34:17 PM
DR MBarnum, you never amswered my question about DVD Verdict from this morning?
Title: Lps I'd like to See on CD
Post by: imbeanie on June 30, 2005, 07:34:34 PM
Four immediately come to mind: the  "ThreePenny Opera" revival with Raul Julia & Ellen Greene; an English language "Die Fledermaus" starring Lily Pons with lyrics by Howard Dietz; the soundtrack to "At Long Last Love" just to hear more Madeline Kahn; and the soundtrack to "The Boy Friend" with Twiggy & Tommy. And I am asked to include the soundtrack to "Electric Dreams" (the last being an addition by my lowbrow partner....).
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 07:36:20 PM
ABC was running TOY STORY in high definition, and I'm not so sure that was a good thing. Oh, it was spectacular looking, but with such crisp resolution, it somehow lost a little of the magic, I felt. I stopped watching after the second commercial break and figured I'd take out my anamorphic DVD tomorrow and see how it looks in comparison to what I saw tonight.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 07:38:05 PM
I'd like the have the soundtrack to AT LONG LAST LOVE myself. Though many of the singers aren't top notch, to get ALL the verses of those delectable Cole Porter songs without having to sit through the movie would be great. I have the LP and used to listen to it all the time. haven't taken it out in ages, however.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 07:38:39 PM
And welcome, newbie imbeanie, to our little clan!
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matt H. on June 30, 2005, 07:55:20 PM
Never mind, DR MBarnum. I finally got DVD Verdict to come up onto the screen, but I HAVE been trying since Monday. Maybe they were slow in getting the page set up this week.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 30, 2005, 07:58:21 PM
Welcome to brand spanking new DR imbeanie!

Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 30, 2005, 08:09:48 PM
I'm trying to make up my mind about whether or not to try to take in some of the Live 8 concert that will be here in Philly on Saturday.  I am mere blocks away from the Philadelphia Art Museum and Benjamin Franklin Parkway where it's being held.  The thing is, there is only one act that I'm interested in--Dave Matthews Band.  Otherwise, feh!

I'm also not all that crazy about having to shoulder my way through the crowd that is expected (they expect approximately one million people.)  I have the option of making my way to my office--we have a conference room on the 13th floor that will provide a nice view.  I could also opt to get out of the city altogether, as several of my neighbors are doing.  But this is such a rare event that I would like to be a part of it.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 08:21:16 PM
I'm trying to make up my mind about whether or not to try to take in some of the Live 8 concert that will be here in Philly on Saturday.  I am mere blocks away from the Philadelphia Art Museum and Benjamin Franklin Parkway where it's being held.  The thing is, there is only one act that I'm interested in--Dave Matthews Band.  Otherwise, feh!

I'm also not all that crazy about having to shoulder my way through the crowd that is expected (they expect approximately one million people.)  I have the option of making my way to my office--we have a conference room on the 13th floor that will provide a nice view.  I could also opt to get out of the city altogether, as several of my neighbors are doing.  But this is such a rare event that I would like to be a part of it.

AH! DMB!  :)

*After living in Richmond for the past couple of years, and just up the road from UVA, I was involuntarily immersed into the world of DMB.  I'm not a fan-fan, but I do like his/their music.

As for Live 8...  There was an article in today's Washington Post about the man who is responsible for the local arrangements for both Live 8 and The Fourth of July this weekend in Philly.  Back to back (of course).  -And he only had six weeks notice to get Live 8 together - and, apparently, the contract was not even signed until very recently.

However, the man seems to have his stuff together.  In fact, the reporter noted that he was disappointed that there was not more drama going on in the office when he stopped by.

In Philly, Big Cheese With a Lot At Stake (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/29/AR2005062902710.html)
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: MBarnum on June 30, 2005, 08:43:49 PM
DR MBarnum, you never amswered my question about DVD Verdict from this morning?

I did answer it MattH, you must have missed it.

There server has been down, but it was back up today.

It was down a bit more this afternoon, but seems to be working fine now.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matthew on June 30, 2005, 08:46:09 PM
Christopher O'Riley recorded a CD of new age piano music based on Radiohead songs (they are an alternative group) in 2003 - it's nice to listen to.  He recently published the music - all done on Finale and TOTALLY impossible to play.  The bride of this wedding I'm playing for on Saturday requested 6 of the songs from that CD.  I bought the book, it's a lovely book cost WAY too much $$, and the best I can do for Saturday is MAYBE a few themes from each.  She also wants Seal, Enya, Clair De Lune and the Canon in D.  It's all very eclectic and very strange, but fun and challenging.  To give you an idea of what this music looks like, it looks very black on each page.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Matthew on June 30, 2005, 08:47:03 PM
Page 6 dance... let's dance to some REAL Radiohead, not some re-visited piano stuff.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 09:12:01 PM
Good Evening!  Good Morning!

It's a small world after all,
It's a small world after all,
It's a small world after all...


Well... This just in...

I just got a call from a conductor I worked with last year.  It turns out he just happened to call Tom, who is helping DR elmore out on the Babes project, earlier tonight.  Well... Tom mentioned that I had met him today - and that I had brought his friend's, the conductor's, name up in the course of our conversation...  And since I'm now done with Mamma Mia!...  So...  Due to a sort of musical emergency, I may be heading to upstate New York this weekend for a few days.

Details to be worked out in the morning... But I just have the sense that this will be the start of a nice string of NYC environs-based work.

WHOO and PEE!

Hmmm...  Maybe I should stick with HOO and RAY!

-All together now...
It's a small, small world.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: MBarnum on June 30, 2005, 09:13:31 PM
That is very good news Jose!
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 09:17:59 PM
I'm back, and to prove it, I'm here.  Theatermania.com had the Kritzerland press release today, and I came home to quite a few preorders, which was a lovely surprise.  

Had a really fun rehearsal with Kevin, about which more later.  

Had a really good time at Grant's - first entering galley fixes (we actually managed to do two-thirds of the fixes today), then going out to dinner with Grant, his mother (visiting from San Jose), nephew, beautiful daughter Greer, lovely wife Lydia, and we had a great meal and a total blast.  The people at the next table told us they wanted to hire Grant and I to be the entertainment at their next party.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2005, 09:18:06 PM
Great new indeed DR Jose.  There is a lot to be said for the "Toms" of this world. DR Elmore seems to attract them!
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 09:19:11 PM
Oh, and practically nothing arrived today, mail-wise.  Something weird is going on, because I've got so much stuff that's overdue.  Hopefully, tomorrow.  Also, had very good news today about another Kritzerland upcoming release, this one that we've had several requests for.  Very excited about it.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2005, 09:19:52 PM
Mentioned Kritzerland to the guys at Melbourne's leading store for such music - "Discurio". Hope some orders eventuate for you BK. I know they've checked out the site.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 09:23:12 PM
DR Matthew - Yeah, those Christopher O'Riley transcriptions are pretty thorny.  If all else fails, just keep the damper pedal down.  -I had heard that the Radiohead transcriptions were published, but I didn't hear which publisher picked them up.  ???

-And you really can't dance to those Radiohead transcriptions at all.  They're good in small doses - like one or two during NPR's "Performance Today", but a whole album of them.... Hmmm... I've listened to the CD once.  And fallen asleep to it more than once.  ;)

I still have yet to hear the new album which has other singers and songwriters represented on it.  I may or may not buy it.  I'll probably wait for it to show up on BMG.

But...

I do admire his playing.  I've heard him in a recital a few times, both as a soloist and in chamber music settings.  Some truly effortless pianism.

And my favorite transcription of his is still the one he did of the Duet from "Lakme" which was published in Piano Quarterly - I think it was PQ - a couple of years ago.

Oh... and I'm soooo glad that the commercial classical radio station in DC decided to pick up "From The Top" after the NPR/PBS station went to an all news format.  "From the Top" features up and coming young - and I mean young - classical musicians from all over the country.  Christopher O'Riley acts as host and accompanist for the program.  And he also plays one very brief solo during the break.  And they've collected a bunch of little solos and put out a CD.  A great collection of little gems, known and little known.

Oh.... And he's also very easy on the eyes too.

:)
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 09:29:06 PM
...And that really is quite the eclectic selection of music for that wedding.  -Could you possibly throw in some David Lanz?  I like his stuff, and the published arrangements are pretty decent.

...And this wedding you're playing for reminds me of my all-time favorite wedding I've ever played.  I got the gig through a friend of a friend.  It was for a military couple, and there were getting married on Andrews Air Force Base in the Chapel.  I was told they would require the traditional Wedding March and Processional.  No problem.  But then they wanted to add some more "popular" songs to their ceremony.

Well, it turned out to be a totally Stevie Wonder wedding.  And I had a blast.  Both families were blessed with amazing singers, and I've truly never enjoyed myself at a wedding so much in my life.  Great music.  Great people.  Great spirit.

*Again, I'm talking good singers - I didn't even have to hide any cringing!

;)
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 09:33:23 PM
 To give you an idea of what this music looks like, it looks very black on each page.

When I coached with Santiago Rodriguez, I had asked him about the first time he had played the Ginastera piano sonatas since I was playing the first one at the time - and that's the piece I wanted to get coached by him on.

I believe he premiered the Third one...  He was on the road at the time when the composer sent the music to his house.  So, when he was on the phone with his wife, he asked to her to open up the music to give him an idea of what it looked like.  And her response was, "There's a lot of black on the page."

:)
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 09:36:24 PM
Oh, and practically nothing arrived today, mail-wise.  Something weird is going on, because I've got so much stuff that's overdue.  Hopefully, tomorrow.  Also, had very good news today about another Kritzerland upcoming release, this one that we've had several requests for.  Very excited about it.

The mail has indeed been a bit weird this week.  Even the telemarketers have slowed down - I haven't had to erase too many "Unknowns" from the Called ID box here at my parents' house.  In fact, today, they received NO calls whatsoever - and that's very strange.

Maybe everyone is just taking this week off.... Then next week after the 4th, everything will pick up again.  For better or worse.


And, hmmm... An upcoming release...
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 09:37:50 PM
That is very good news Jose!

Well, as they say, It's just an honor to be nominated... well, called.

:)
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 09:38:33 PM
Great new indeed DR Jose.  There is a lot to be said for the "Toms" of this world. DR Elmore seems to attract them!

Why, you resemble that remark.

:D
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 09:39:35 PM
OK... I need to calm down a bit and start winding down...  Sleep would be a good thing right now...  In a little while...
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 10:20:03 PM
What?!!?  No posts since I last posted almost an hour ago?!?!?

SKAMMEN!!l

;)
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 30, 2005, 10:20:24 PM
And now...

I sleep.

Goodnight.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Tomovoz on June 30, 2005, 10:26:42 PM
Goodnight Jose.
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: Jrand73 on June 30, 2005, 10:39:44 PM
DR TOMovOZ thanks for the DEREK updates.  

DR HISAKA - that is indeed a lovely new avatar, for a change of air.

Hi, Jason!  We're doing PIPPIN, but you're not Indiana's rep! 8-(

I second MBARNUM's cd suggestions of Ronald Stein's JD soundtracks.  Although thanks to MR BK we have the rock n roll numbers from ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT WOMAN!  And they were re-used of course in DIARY OF A HIGH SCHOOL BRIDE.

I will also second new DRimbeanie's lowbrow partner's suggestion of ELECTRIC DREAMS soundtrack.  I like that movie.

Most best wonderfullest rehearsal of all today.  Hopefully tomorrow will be the same!
Title: Re:A PINCH OF SNUFF
Post by: bk on June 30, 2005, 11:13:16 PM
What?!!?  No posts since I last posted almost an hour ago?!?!?

SKAMMEN!!l

;)

That's what I'M talkin' about.  This WUSSBURGERING is most unseemly and quite ridiculous.