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[bk]

Hmm... Well, according to the liner notes, it was not a "60 piece band".  It was a 60 piece orchestra... In Bratislava, Slovakia... The Istropolis Philharmonic Orchestra, in fact.

I have no doubt it's a sixty-piece band - my question was why on earth would you want such a band for a show that originally had less than twenty in its pit and was orchestrated for a very Broadway brassy feel, with just one solo violin?  Then again, other than cheaping out, why would you want a Broadway brassy score played by the Istropolis Philharmonic Orchestra in Bratislava, Slovakia?

[elmore3003]

DR elmore - I just checked both of their bedrooms, so...

I actually have a vague memory of when I last used my checkbook - to write my rent check for last month.  -Which happens to be basically the only reason I use my check book now.  And the reason why I need to find it now.  I'm hoping it will turn up during my searching this afternoon.

Did you check with HustlersRUs? I hope you're not making phone calls and saying "the checkbook's open, send one over!"

[bk]

Just played through the entire Nudie score without too many clams - I'm still so used to the movie arrangements of those songs, and I'm trying like crazy to get my head in a different place, because there's lots more fun that could be had.  Whether I'll do it in time for the reading is another story.

[Ron Pulliam]

Whilst browing in the local "special foods" emporium, I came upon a travelling anvil candy saleman; he was touting product from Oregon:

MOONSTRUCK CHOCOLATE



Best damn truffle I ever ate.

Do you Pac NW folks know much about them?

der Brucer

Have you ever heard of Rogers Chocolates?  They're a Canadian chocolatier in Victoria, B.C.  Ummmmmmmmmmmmm.  The creams are fantabulous.

[DERBRUCER]

I've also been enjoying the reruns of The Big Bang Theory - Jim Parsons is the best physical comic since Art Carney! And the show has an original theme song to enjoy!

der Brucer

[elmore3003]

Be nice, now, Larry.  Don't incur the possibility of visitations from the ghost of an angry old Queen!

Well, if it hasn't happened by now . . .

[elmore3003]

Hmm... Well, according to the liner notes, it was not a "60 piece band".  It was a 60 piece orchestra... In Bratislava, Slovakia... The Istropolis Philharmonic Orchestra, in fact.

Well, I may know why the old queen's recording there, but I can't go into the dirt.

[JoseSPiano]

Good Afternoon!

Doin' laundry.  That is all.






For this post, at least.

[singdaw]

The creams are fantabulous.

Didn't they have a string of hits back in the 40s?

[elmore3003]

I did watch the preview of In Plain Sight - the new USA showl

Actually enjoyed it quite a lot; it's Saving Grace without the sleeze and a "Burn Notice" wit.

I cannot believe the lousy "Saving Grace" is still running.

[JoseSPiano]

Well, I know why the old queen's recording there, but...  <snip>

....And I'm wondering if that's one of the "house orchestras" that Time-Life uses for some of their other recording compilations.  The Istropolis Phil was also used to record that marionette production of The Sound of Music - that happened to be conducted by another Larry, Larry Blank.

[DERBRUCER]

If I'm going to hang, I want to be first in line.

I could help that happen, If you'd like

der Brucer

[elmore3003]

I'm having a bad writing day. Everything's getting redone and I am now surrounded by lots of discarded music pages.  I think I'll open my carton that just arrived from Staples.

[JoseSPiano]

As for Moonstruck Chocolates... They are good chocolates, and are sold through various retailers throughout the country - Whole Foods carries some of their offerings.  They also have Chocolate Cafes in some cities.  There is one in DR Jeanne's area in the Tysons Galleria.

-I also seem to remember visiting one in Chicago the last time I was there, but there is no longer a Chicago location listed on their website.

[elmore3003]

....And I'm wondering if that's one of the "house orchestras" that Time-Life uses for some of their other recording compilations.  The Istropolis Phil was also used to record that marionette production of The Sound of Music - that happened to be conducted by another Larry, Larry Blank.

Yes, Larry Blank conducted complete recordings of SOUND OF MUSIC and ALLEGRO for Rodgers & Hammersten in Bratislava. The marionette soundtrack was taken from the complete recording, which has yet to be cast, I believe. It may be the same band, smae studio, and the liaison may have been indeed a mutual friend of the Old queen and mine. While it's financially less expensive to records in Bratislava, I doubt R&H's reasons for recording there are the same as the old queen's.

[JoseSPiano]

Did you check with HustlersRUs? I hope you're not making phone calls and saying "the checkbook's open, send one over!"

That's not the service I use.

[Ron Pulliam]

Well, if it hasn't happened by now . . .

ROTFL!    

[George]

My husband and I were just talking the other day about someday taking a driving vacation to the Pacific Northwest.

Yes!!  Another PNW HHW Gathering!!

[JoseSPiano]

DR Ron Pulliam - I like Rogers Chocolates too.  I first tried them a couple of years ago when I was in Victoria, BC, one summer for the music festival, and a friend of mine  sends me a small box of their Ice Wine Truffles from time to time.

[JoseSPiano]

<SNARK!>

[elmore3003]

I've been watching all the Cubby Bernstein videos; Paul Colaizzo, our Rod from last year's "The Brain From Planet X" is playing Cubby's assistant Dyllun von Ritter. Good for him!

I miss the Brain in Manhattan.

[DERBRUCER]

I think I'll open my carton that just arrived from Staples.

Imagine your surprise when Barnum pops out for a visit!

der Brucer

[JoseSPiano]

I've been watching all the Cubby Bernstein videos; Paul Colaizzo, our Rod from last year's "The Brain From Planet X" is playing Cubby's assistant Dyllun von Ritter. Good for him!

I miss the Brain in Manhattan.

DOH!!  I've been wracking my brain trying to remember why I know him!  Thanks for the reminder/refresher, DR elmore!  He even said Hi to me after the "press conference" last week, and I just figured he was another actor I had played an audition for.

[JoseSPiano]

Hmm...  From the "it's a small world" department...

A friend of mine just contacted me to tell me that he'll be a part of a CD signing later this afternoon, and was wondering if I would be heading down to Virgin later to see/hear/get signed.  Well... Guess which CD he appears on?


Hmm.....

[elmore3003]

Imagine your surprise when Barnum pops out for a visit!

der Brucer

It's been one of my biggest nightmares!

[elmore3003]

Hmm...  From the "it's a small world" department...

A friend of mine just contacted me to tell me that he'll be a part of a CD signing later this afternoon, and was wondering if I would be heading down to Virgin later to see/hear/get signed.  Well... Guess which CD he appears on?


Hmm.....

Naked Boys Singing?

[JoseSPiano]

Naked Boys Singing?

Um...  No.  Although, I guess "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" could work in that show too.  

[elmore3003]

I just received a loverly package from BK in today's post.  It's all just too too fab.

[Ginny]

Greetings from Ohio's North Coast!  I'm in the Cleveland outpost of DR Ben's employer, enjoying their 16th floor view of Lake Erie.

The drive took about an hour longer than it should have, mostly because it was pretty rainy until I got past Columbus.  After that, smooth & dry.

[Ron Pulliam]

I'm having a bad writing day. Everything's getting redone and I am now surrounded by lots of discarded music pages.  I think I'll open my carton that just arrived from Staples.

That last sentence isn't a euphemism for "I think I'll slit my wrists", is it?