Topic: MOOD MUSIC (Read 183336 times)

bk · « **Reply #390 on:** January 26, 2007, 09:43:29 PM »

And one for Zabar's.

td · « **Reply #391 on:** January 26, 2007, 09:44:31 PM »

Quote from: bk on January 26, 2007, 09:42:18 PM

And she of the Evil Eye will be here bright and early.

. . .and she known as EvilTwin was at Birdland Monday night:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15577825@N00/

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #392 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:24:06 PM »

Good Evening! -once again

-I have to say, while walking around midtown after the show, both Paul and I commented that it didn't feel that cold. I think the lack of wind gusts helped in that regard.

bk · « **Reply #393 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:25:35 PM »

The time is nigh.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #394 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:29:03 PM »

And as for Spring Awakening...

It's a hard show to describe in just a few sentences, so I'm not even going to bother. For now, I shall just say that I liked it. A lot. Great cast. Great band. Simple, but very effective lighting. Good sound design. Etc., etc., etc.

It's definitely not a show for everyone, and the way I'd advise anyone who's thinking about seeing the show would be to show them the song titles. If they don't flinch at "You're F*cked", then they should like the show. Or at least give it a fair chance.

And, yes, they do sing with microphones. And quite well too.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #395 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:32:30 PM »

One observation about the Playbill for Spring Awakening:

All 30(!)-something producers are listed and get a bio.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #396 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:33:05 PM »

Another observation about the Playbill from Spring Awakening:

The band members get bios.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #397 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:36:43 PM »

An observation about the curtain call of Spring Awakening:

The band comes forward with the cast for the final set of bows.

-I have to say, when I saw that, I said, "It's about time!" Yes, a conductor/music director deserves a bow, but he or she is really only as good as the men and women he or she is guiding.

-I also wished I could be up there taking that bow with them.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #398 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:37:41 PM »

...And since the conductor of She Loves Me never acknowledged the orchestra members after he was given his bow... $:-\$

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #399 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:42:15 PM »

In any case...

DR elmore - That sounds like a great recital! I've accompanied the Dvorak "Gypsy Songs" a couple of times. Not the most pianistic of accompaniments, but well worth the practice time. Which set did you order?

Which of the Brahms' Zigeunerlieder did they perform? Aren't there are a couple of sets? Or am I thinking of the Liebeslieder Waltzes? Or the Schumann part songs? In any case...

Did you like Zankel Hall?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #400 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:43:27 PM »

DR DERBRUCER and SWW - The "pea" episode of "Iron Chef America"...

-And the comments from the comedian-judge...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #401 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:46:27 PM »

Well, the radiator/boiler/heating guys weren't able to make it back here this afternoon. So, they'll be coming in the morning between 8:00-9:00... Which is OK, since I want to get up early-ish anyway. I haven't heard any more knocking tonight - they bled the radiator earlier - and the radiator in the kitchen/dining area seems to be providing enough heat right now for the ground floor.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #402 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:47:07 PM »

OH!

DR MBarnum - Maybe I missed it, but did it make you happy that "Water" got nominated for an Oscar?

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #403 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:49:31 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 26, 2007, 10:29:03 PM

If they don't flinch at "You're F*cked", then they should like the show. Or at least give it a fair chance.

Not a album choice of the week for the Grandlads, eh.

der Brucer

Will have to warm them up with Avenue Q first.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #404 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:52:56 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 26, 2007, 10:36:43 PM

An observation about the curtain call of Spring Awakening:

The band comes forward with the cast for the final set of bows.

-I have to say, when I saw that, I said, "It's about time!" Yes, a conductor/music director deserves a bow, but he or she is really only as good as the men and women he or she is guiding.

-I also wished I could be up there taking that bow with them.

The "Wonderful Town" revival had the entire band take bows. (Easy to do since they were already seated on stage)

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #405 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:14:13 PM »

FOX 411 - Roger Friedman

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'SVU' Crisis Averted: Seen Here First
I told you several weeks ago that NBC was trying not to pay "Law & Order SVU" stars Chris Meloni and Mariska Hargitay what they wanted after eight years and many Emmy awards and nominations.

Yesterday came the news that the actors will get $330,000 per episode next season. They’re staying even though, frankly, they’re getting less than they deserve.

SVU is one of NBC’s only dependable hits, and it will play in syndication until both actors are great-grandparents. This is what the public doesn’t realize about TV series. The networks and the show’s producers make money way after the stars of shows see their last pennies.

Recently, I discussed this with Larry Hagman. I had always thought he had a piece of "Dallas." He told me he does not.

Hagman is by no means in the poor house, but he does not get any residuals now from “Dallas” playing over and over again on the SoapNet channel. Same for the stars of other hit shows now filling the cable black hole of programming.

So three cheers for Hargitay and Meloni. The next big question at NBC is what to do with the original “Law & Order” series.

Last year, there was a question of possible cancellation. But the new speculation is that NBC will keep it around until it breaks the record for longest-running series ever — and then send it off into rerun history.

So far, "Gunsmoke" holds that honor, at 20 years. This only the 17th season for “Law & Order.”

der Brucer

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #406 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:14:32 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on January 26, 2007, 10:49:31 PM

Not a album choice of the week for the Grandlads, eh.

der Brucer

Will have to warm them up with Avenue Q first.

Hmmm... How would they react to the final line of "My Girlfriend Who Lives In Canada"?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #407 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:15:45 PM »

And how would you, the grand-dads explain it?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #408 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:16:05 PM »

OK.. The radiator guys will be here in six hours, so...

Goodnight.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #409 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:17:12 PM »

bk - This may have been mentioned before, but Remy Zaken is in Spring Awakening. Maybe you'll spot her at Joe Allen during your next trip to NYC.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #410 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:33:37 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 26, 2007, 11:15:45 PM

And how would you, the grand-dads explain it?

That some asians that have re-settled in Canada still eat traditional feline stew?

der Brucer

bk · « **Reply #411 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:46:09 PM »

I knew that Remy was in it - props to her - so talented.

bk · « **Reply #412 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:46:42 PM »

Will we never get to page fifteen?

bk · « **Reply #413 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:47:31 PM »

I think I can, I think I can, I think, I think, I think I can...

bk · « **Reply #414 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:49:43 PM »

I'm the only one in the jernt?

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #415 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:51:39 PM »

Quote from: bk on January 26, 2007, 11:49:43 PM

I'm the only one in the jernt?

Seems so.

der Brucer

bk · « **Reply #416 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:55:20 PM »

I have been joined by other late-night denizens. And that's a good thing.

bk · « **Reply #417 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:55:34 PM »

I feel we're very close to page fifteen.

bk · « **Reply #418 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:56:21 PM »

My iPod is currently playing a soundtrack cue by Philippe Rombi - my favorite of the new crop of film composers. What melodies.

bk · « **Reply #419 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:56:35 PM »

Still not there?

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