Topic: THE TRUISM (Read 72598 times)

Jrand74 · « **Reply #180 on:** February 28, 2007, 10:52:08 AM »

DR LAURA - that was a story to be reckoned with!!

Miss Karen · « **Reply #181 on:** February 28, 2007, 10:53:36 AM »

Quote from: TPunk on February 28, 2007, 10:01:24 AM

I felt so bad for Sunjaya while he was performing. Trying to emulate that style of singing and dress only served to emphasis how young and inexperienced he is. It's like he was wearing a flashing red sign that lit up saying "I have no place in this competition." Of course, that's just my opinion.

and a good one -- spot on as I say (he comes across as being very uncomfortable on stage which is the kiss of death for any performer, much less one trying to be the next AI). He actually showed more confidence during the audition -- that goes to show the difference between someone who's just a good singer and one who's a good performer -- you gotta know how to work that stage -- and audience -- too. But I'm preaching to the choir cause we all know that -- which makes you wonder why don't they know that -- they don't have a clue..

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #182 on:** February 28, 2007, 11:01:19 AM »

I just finished catching up with yesterday's (last night's) posts.

Good golly, Jose!

Such angst....cathartic, though.

[sniff]

elmore3003 · « **Reply #183 on:** February 28, 2007, 11:05:15 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on February 28, 2007, 10:50:41 AM

There was a time when DR JoseP would have offered to take ME to France!

"Fickle Filipino" is right!

It's so sad getting old.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #184 on:** February 28, 2007, 11:08:54 AM »

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Tomovoz · « **Reply #185 on:** February 28, 2007, 11:15:08 AM »

Quote from: Ben on February 28, 2007, 04:53:52 AM

Yesterday Mr. Barnum said:

Everyone has a myspace page except for me.

Nope, Mikey, this old man doesn't have one either. Nor does Anthony. Three of us anyway. Something tells me Tom in Australia doesn't have a myspace page either

He knows me so well!

TPunk · « **Reply #186 on:** February 28, 2007, 11:15:45 AM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on February 28, 2007, 10:49:10 AM

DR TPunk, is your day getting any better?

Yes. Some of that may have to do with the fact that I am screening my calls.

Miss Karen · « **Reply #187 on:** February 28, 2007, 11:16:44 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on February 28, 2007, 10:46:55 AM

DR RonP, re: IDOL.

The guy who you forgot is brandon (i think that is his name).He is black and very cute. And sang "time after time". I actually like him. I mean not as much as blake or chris r or chris s or phil. But he is so cute. ANd he has such nice stage presence. WAsn't he the back up singer who had worked with many professionals?

Uh-oh, then I need to amend ALL of my AI comments -- I was getting AJ and Brandon and Jared mixed up (which might hint at problems for them cause it shows they aren't standing out). Brandon's Time After Time is the one that I didn't like and he was the one who Simon was using the puppy remark with -- I didn't like Jared either -- sang okay but very bad dance moves -- that hand over the face thing -- which I couldn't believe Randy liked -- I thought he came across as cheesy. And the tennis shoes with the suit -- he only needed some white gloves and he would have looked like a dancing cartoon character (you know those little animal ones that would be dressed like humans and dancing and singing in white gloves and spats and/or white shoes). Anyway, if Brandon sang Time After Time, he should be gone. Brandon is cute and is the back-up singer, but as Simon says it's a singing competition, so his Time After Time, to me, was the worst performance last night (though I had thought he was pretty good up to last night) and Sanjya (however you spell it) right behind -- or even tied, but Brandon's excuses put him over the top for me. I hope I have my critique straight now -- but I guess it doesn't matter -- I think Brandon, AJ, Jared, and Sanjaya are all on the chopping block unless they pull a rabbit out of their collective hats...just my long-winded opinion....

elmore3003 · « **Reply #188 on:** February 28, 2007, 11:46:02 AM »

DR MusicGuy, our DRMBarnum tells me that if you took him to France, he would bend over backwards to please you.

Miss Karen · « **Reply #189 on:** February 28, 2007, 12:15:12 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on February 28, 2007, 11:46:02 AM

DR MusicGuy, our DRMBarnum tells me that if you took him to France, he would bend over backwards to please you.

Heard over the PA system in a hotel somewhere in Paris in a few months: "Message for Dr. Ben Dover...Dr. Ben Dover...Please report to Room 69" ... (followed by giggles and laughter from Mr Music Guy's room with them thinking their joke, an old one at that, is so funny...)

Jeanne · « **Reply #190 on:** February 28, 2007, 12:21:16 PM »

I was a couple days behind in the posts--my Other Life so rudely intervenes--and for a moment thought I might just skip them. Then some reference was made to DearReaderLaura's adventure the other night, so I just HAD to read about it, didn't I?

Yes, this site is addictive.

Jeanne · « **Reply #191 on:** February 28, 2007, 12:25:28 PM »

BTW, you seem quite calm and complacent about it, DearReaderLaura. I do hope this isn't a common occurence.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #192 on:** February 28, 2007, 12:43:30 PM »

Good Afternoon!

Ah, Progress. I hope.

Instead of heading out into the glorious sunshine, I just made a second pass through the eight "boxes-o-stuff" I made an initial pass through yesterday. Now I'm down to two boxes of music xeroxes, and just four b-o-s. -And one bag for recycling, and one bag for the trash.

HOO and RAY!

And one b-o-s is a box of books I'll probably end up taking down to the buyer's counter at Strand Books.

Yes, there are lots of slips of papers (old bills, receipts, etc.) that will need a bit more scrutiny, but, for now, I think it was a good way to get things started.

And I didn't get that overwhelming feeling like I did last week.

-And only 30 more boxes to go! $:-\$

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #193 on:** February 28, 2007, 12:44:39 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on February 28, 2007, 11:05:15 AM

It's so sad getting old.

"Pot... This is Kettle."

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #194 on:** February 28, 2007, 12:46:04 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on February 28, 2007, 11:01:19 AM

I just finished catching up with yesterday's (last night's) posts.

Good golly, Jose!

Such angst....cathartic, though.

[sniff]

Good times, Bum times...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #195 on:** February 28, 2007, 12:48:24 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on February 28, 2007, 10:50:41 AM

There was a time when DR JoseP would have offered to take ME to France!

"Fickle Filipino" is right!

DR MBarnum - I'd still love to take you to France. And England. And Australia. Heck, even India.

*Although, I have a feeling if I did take you India, you probably wouldn't want your return ticket to the States.

Matthew · « **Reply #196 on:** February 28, 2007, 12:48:25 PM »

Here's a question for anyone that wants to answer. I've been reading Ted Chapin's book "Everything Was Possible" The story about the rehearsal process for "Follies" and it's quite good. Of course it has made me listen to everything "Follies" that's been recorded. Realizing the Original Broadway Cast is the best, what do people think about the PaperMill recording or "Follies In Concert"?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #197 on:** February 28, 2007, 12:50:25 PM »

*And with a "proper" Filipino accent, it would be pronounced:

"Pickle Pilipino"

Matthew · « **Reply #198 on:** February 28, 2007, 12:56:18 PM »

Quote from: Cason on February 28, 2007, 07:53:10 AM

Color you AWESOME! The sad thing is these days there aren't enough people who appreciate statements like the one you made here, Jose...

That's the beauty of being able to have your own studio space so you can sit among your CD's and vocal scores. Good times!!!!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #199 on:** February 28, 2007, 12:56:41 PM »

Quote from: Matthew on February 28, 2007, 12:48:25 PM

Here's a question for anyone that wants to answer. I've been reading Ted Chapin's book "Everything Was Possible" The story about the rehearsal process for "Follies" and it's quite good. Of course it has made me listen to everything "Follies" that's been recorded. Realizing the Original Broadway Cast is the best, what do people think about the PaperMill recording or "Follies In Concert"?

Good question!

I was first introduced to Follies via "Follies in Concert", so that recording will always hold a special place in my heart. I just wish that when the DVD was released it would have included more footage of the concert.

I like the Papermill CDs, and it's very nice to have all that extra material on disc, but some of the performers just don't sit well on my ears.

Of course, there's also the London revival with Diana Rigg. Totally different animal. -Although, I do love the album art. -Which I think is the primary reason I've kept the LP set all these years. *And some of the featured solo piano lines almost sound freakishly fast to me - the intro to "Live, Laugh, Love" in particular.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #200 on:** February 28, 2007, 01:00:33 PM »

DR Miss Karen - Thank you for the clarification of your geographical location.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #201 on:** February 28, 2007, 01:02:44 PM »

Hmm...

While going through my boxes today, I came across a copy of the orchestra parts for Violet.

Hmm....

To keep, or not to keep.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #202 on:** February 28, 2007, 01:04:12 PM »

I prefer to listen to the "In concert" "Follies". I love the incomplete OBC and enjoy the others. I still don't like the Concert version of "Who's that Woman". I would if Woman was not pronounced "WomIN".

The London version is always worth a listen for the new songs. I find the Papermill somehow is less "emotional".

The DVD of the concert really has impact. The distance between the rehearsals and the performance by Stritch is amazing.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #203 on:** February 28, 2007, 01:06:43 PM »

...And and extra copy of the P/V score for Quilters.

Anyone interested in that?

Edisaurus · « **Reply #204 on:** February 28, 2007, 01:16:40 PM »

"Gay" Mount Everest?

What was on this newscaster's mind?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1Y6PchDYfw

Edisaurus · « **Reply #205 on:** February 28, 2007, 01:19:15 PM »

I just received the copy of the first Closer script for season 3. Looks good!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #206 on:** February 28, 2007, 01:20:25 PM »

Quote from: JRand56 on February 28, 2007, 09:43:32 AM

I looked for a discussion, but didn't find it. Jamie Foxx last year's best actor wasn't there to present the Best Actress Oscar this year. Does anyone know why? I can guess, but I am not sure.

You're running a year behind, DR JRand. Foxx won two years ago. Philip Seymour Hoffman won last year for CAPOTE and he presenbted Best Actress this year to Helen Mirren.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #207 on:** February 28, 2007, 01:20:53 PM »

DR Cillaliz, glad you worked out all your travel dillemnas. I look forward to hearing your reports on the shows and of course, your social schedule!

Edisaurus · « **Reply #208 on:** February 28, 2007, 01:23:57 PM »

For Ask bk day: Did you get your DVD's yet?

Matt H. · « **Reply #209 on:** February 28, 2007, 01:24:25 PM »

Quote from: Jennifer on February 28, 2007, 10:46:55 AM

DR RonP, re: IDOL.

The guy who you forgot is brandon (i think that is his name).He is black and very cute. And sang "time after time". I actually like him. I mean not as much as blake or chris r or chris s or phil. But he is so cute. ANd he has such nice stage presence. WAsn't he the back up singer who had worked with many professionals?

He is a backup singer, and he still behaves as one in my opinion. Unlike Melinda Doolittle, he doesn't own the stage AT ALL. I find his voice totally bland - perfect for a background singer who won't steal focus from the star.

As I said last night, I thought he and Sanjaya were the two weakest performers last night.

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