Topic: BACK IN THE SADDLE (Read 18601 times)

George · « **Reply #90 on:** September 10, 2009, 10:49:35 AM »

PAGE FOUR DANCE!!

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #91 on:** September 10, 2009, 10:51:03 AM »

TOD:

I did not attend a live performance of an opera until I was a senior in high school and we went to see TOSCA at the Academy of Music. While I was fascinated by the performance (all that drama in those HUGE sets!), it wasn't enough to completely hook me into the art form. While I would catch the broadcasts on PBS and buy a recording here and there I never became as much a nut for opera as I did for musical theatre.

My favorite full scale opera is LA BOHEME. But I also love AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS (the only English language opera that I do like.)

Question for those who might know (DR Elmore): during the 80s, PBS broadcast a filmed version of Strauss' ELEKTRA. It was done in the style of German Expressionism--it often resembled a silent movie with the performers singing with very exaggerated expressions. But it was stunning! I had it on video but lent it out and never had it returned. I've been trying to find it on DVD. Does anyone know anything about this production and if it's available?

DAW · « **Reply #92 on:** September 10, 2009, 10:53:19 AM »

Thanks, DR Jane!

DAW · « **Reply #93 on:** September 10, 2009, 10:54:16 AM »

~~~EXTRA-STRENGTH HEALTH VIBES~~~

for DR Cillaliz's DC Callie!!!!!!

JMK · « **Reply #94 on:** September 10, 2009, 10:59:20 AM »

A Russian plumber wearing way too much cologne is about to earn his $350 (hopefully). Oy.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #95 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:00:42 AM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on September 10, 2009, 10:51:03 AM

TOD:
Question for those who might know (DR Elmore): during the 80s, PBS broadcast a filmed version of Strauss' ELEKTRA. It was done in the style of German Expressionism--it often resembled a silent movie with the performers singing with very exaggerated expressions. But it was stunning! I had it on video but lent it out and never had it returned. I've been trying to find it on DVD. Does anyone know anything about this production and if it's available?

Was it THIS ONE?

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #96 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:03:28 AM »

TOD:

Now that I think about it, the first opera I watched on TV was a Harold Hecuba production of HAMLET.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #97 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:04:04 AM »

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I have a GLEE question…..Almost half the bottom portion of the picture was filled with Twitter this & Twitter that. Keith finally had enough and we turned it off. Was the premier the same way?

Thanks for the congrats DR JRand

That was just for last Friday's "Tweet-peat" of the pilot. When it was re-broadcast on Wednesday - in the "Director's Cut" - there was no twitter feed. So, if you have iTunes... Or you can also watch it on Fox's website, and Hulu.com I think.

I wish I had been paying attention & recorded the correct showing. I'm not watching on my computer & I've lost Keith now. Oh well, maybe we will catch the re-runs.

Am I correct the premier episode was not as good as the pilot?

I was frustrated by the ~~twitting~~ tweeting, too, but I was able to record the extended "director's cut" pilot. Anyone want a copy??

Oooh....oooh! Me!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #98 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:04:09 AM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on September 10, 2009, 11:03:28 AM

TOD:

Now that I think about it, the first opera I watched on TV was a Harold Hecuba production of HAMLET.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #99 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:05:22 AM »

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Quote from: Dan (the Man) on September 10, 2009, 10:51:03 AM
TOD:
Question for those who might know (DR Elmore): during the 80s, PBS broadcast a filmed version of Strauss' ELEKTRA. It was done in the style of German Expressionism--it often resembled a silent movie with the performers singing with very exaggerated expressions. But it was stunning! I had it on video but lent it out and never had it returned. I've been trying to find it on DVD. Does anyone know anything about this production and if it's available?

Was it THIS ONE?

I was looking at that one earlier but I'm not sure. The name Brigitte Fassbaender does ring a bell. I'm tempted to order it just for the hell of it.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #100 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:05:28 AM »

The Director's Cut of "Glee" is available on HULU.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #101 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:08:08 AM »

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I had a very energized and sweat-inducing workout at my gym last night.

Am still feeling very endorphin-infused this morning. It was either the workout or I'm having a caffeine rush.

Or both.

I think more the latter...I've had a minor "crash and burn", but I'm pulling out of it.

DAW · « **Reply #102 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:09:48 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on September 10, 2009, 11:08:08 AM

a minor "crash and burn"

It isn't major until it's on YouTube.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #103 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:10:58 AM »

Quote from: JMK on September 10, 2009, 10:59:20 AM

A Russian plumber wearing way too much cologne is about to earn his $350 (hopefully). Oy.

This one is straight out of Max Bialystock's playbook--The Russian Plumber and the Housewife with the Clogged Drain.

Make sure you tell her to make the check out to "CASH".

Ginny · « **Reply #104 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:14:43 AM »

Whew! Rob and I have been moving furniture today. The project isn't finished, but we made a lot of progress.

JMK · « **Reply #105 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:15:44 AM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on September 10, 2009, 11:10:58 AM

Quote from: JMK on September 10, 2009, 10:59:20 AM
A Russian plumber wearing way too much cologne is about to earn his $350 (hopefully). Oy.

This one is straight out of Max Bialystock's playbook--The Russian Plumber and the Housewife with the Clogged Drain.

Make sure you tell her to make the check out to "CASH".

That's about the only one our "hold me, touch me" didn't do--she came up with a new one every single night. It took me a week or so to figure out she was ad libbing there.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #106 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:18:57 AM »

Quote from: George on September 10, 2009, 10:46:25 AM

I was frustrated by the ~~twitting~~ tweeting, too, but I was able to record the extended "director's cut" pilot. Anyone want a copy??

A bunch of people were frustrated by the "Tweet-peat" screen format. Actually, the fans of "Fringe", which also broadcast a "tweet-peat" last week, were particularly turned off by the venture.

*However, since it was a "tweet-peat" - a repeat of the show, well... But I can totally understand the frustration if that was your first time viewing either show last week.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #107 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:20:15 AM »

OK - Time for me to stop dawdling.

Laters...

Druxy · « **Reply #108 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:23:38 AM »

BK,

I purchased the latest CD because of THE NIGHT THEY RAIDED MINSKY'S, BUT I'm also really enjoying the score from GAILY, GAILY.

I saw the film when it first came out, but I can hardly recall it at all. It made that great of an impression on me.

Isn't it sad that so many great scores are wasted on lousy movies?

Druxy · « **Reply #109 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:24:35 AM »

It's pouring down rain here in Austin right now, and, boy, do we really need it.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #110 on:** September 10, 2009, 11:33:13 AM »

For those of you who have installed iTunes 9, be sure to check out the new iTunes U section in the iTunes Store. I've been exploring it all afternoon--the amount of educational and informational content in there is incredible--and it's all free! (well, everything I've come across so far...)

DAW · « **Reply #111 on:** September 10, 2009, 12:15:40 PM »

Thanks for that tip, DR DtM!!

DAW · « **Reply #112 on:** September 10, 2009, 12:16:01 PM »

Tonight is our first church choir rehearsal of the new season.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #113 on:** September 10, 2009, 12:50:32 PM »

Tomorrow is my friend.

I would AVOID like the plague any Tweet Show.....sometimes they should realize that some REPEATS are first time views for some.....

Jrand73 · « **Reply #114 on:** September 10, 2009, 12:50:55 PM »

....people....sit on their butts
Got the dream - yea -
But not the guts.....

JMK · « **Reply #115 on:** September 10, 2009, 01:05:03 PM »

What's the URL for Joe (You Lie!) Wilson's Twitter page?

JMK · « **Reply #116 on:** September 10, 2009, 01:08:02 PM »

Never mind, I found it--but do you need to be a member to see what people are posting on his page? Or does it even work like that?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #117 on:** September 10, 2009, 01:16:42 PM »

What's Twitter?

hahahahahahaha

Jrand73 · « **Reply #118 on:** September 10, 2009, 01:18:49 PM »

And now I am off for tonight's SOLD OUT performance.

Matt H. · « **Reply #119 on:** September 10, 2009, 01:23:37 PM »

Quote from: George on September 10, 2009, 10:11:22 AM

Quote from: Matt H. on September 10, 2009, 05:41:59 AM
I didn't have a great night. No pain at all, but after I woke up sometime after 2 a.m., I had a hard time finding a comfortable position to sleep more than a couple of hours at a clip. Still got 6 1/2 hours, but they were very checkered by waking and shifting, the kind of nights I HATE.

~~~Continued Get Better Vibes for DR Matt H.!!~~~

Thank you, DR George. Today has been a bit rough, much to my dismay, but I guess I have to expect setbacks occasionally.

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