Quote from: Dan (the Man) on December 29, 2012, 10:54:36 AMTOD:First, getting my Mom through another two bouts of health episodes. (She is doing terrific now, BTW.)Second, updating my programming skills at work by immersing myself into a new platform and becoming fairly proficient with it.Third, finially clearing out my basement of a lot of crap that had been stowed down there over the years. I am so glad to hear your Mom is doing well, Dan!
TOD:First, getting my Mom through another two bouts of health episodes. (She is doing terrific now, BTW.)Second, updating my programming skills at work by immersing myself into a new platform and becoming fairly proficient with it.Third, finially clearing out my basement of a lot of crap that had been stowed down there over the years.
Quote from: TCB on December 29, 2012, 06:53:57 PMQuote from: elmore3003 on December 29, 2012, 10:29:16 AMQuote from: ChasSmith on December 29, 2012, 09:57:39 AMI might have glossed over something, so, apologies just in case: What is it you're doing with the BIG COUNTRY score?Around 2001, when I worked on a recording of Moross' songs, Imade a comment to his daughter Susanna that there were several errors in the computer engraving of THE GOLDEN APLE, so she asked me to edit a new vocal score, whch Alfred publishes. Since then, I've been her editor for all new engravngs fof Moross' music. I just finished a new vocal score and 2-piano arrangement of BALLET BALLADS (1949) and the first proof of his wonderful Civil War musical, GENTLEMEN BE SEATED. I'vealso worked on the film scores for HUCKLEBERRY FINN (great score!) and some film whose title I've forgotten about reefs and sharks (not WEST SIDE STORY).I'm currently working on the 5-movement suite from THE BIG COUNTRY. I've proofed nad corrected the first two movements, Main Title and Waltz, and I'm waiting for more from the copyist, who's waiting on the edits for the first two movements from me.Elmore, I hope you know how impressed I am by the incredible work you do for the preservation of the Arts.Well, thank you, DR TCB! I just think of what I do as work I am fortunate to like. I've been really lucky in that since arriving in New York, I've pretty much had jobs I've liked to do. I can't imagine having a job you don't like and endure for the retiremenr.
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 29, 2012, 10:29:16 AMQuote from: ChasSmith on December 29, 2012, 09:57:39 AMI might have glossed over something, so, apologies just in case: What is it you're doing with the BIG COUNTRY score?Around 2001, when I worked on a recording of Moross' songs, Imade a comment to his daughter Susanna that there were several errors in the computer engraving of THE GOLDEN APLE, so she asked me to edit a new vocal score, whch Alfred publishes. Since then, I've been her editor for all new engravngs fof Moross' music. I just finished a new vocal score and 2-piano arrangement of BALLET BALLADS (1949) and the first proof of his wonderful Civil War musical, GENTLEMEN BE SEATED. I'vealso worked on the film scores for HUCKLEBERRY FINN (great score!) and some film whose title I've forgotten about reefs and sharks (not WEST SIDE STORY).I'm currently working on the 5-movement suite from THE BIG COUNTRY. I've proofed nad corrected the first two movements, Main Title and Waltz, and I'm waiting for more from the copyist, who's waiting on the edits for the first two movements from me.Elmore, I hope you know how impressed I am by the incredible work you do for the preservation of the Arts.
Quote from: ChasSmith on December 29, 2012, 09:57:39 AMI might have glossed over something, so, apologies just in case: What is it you're doing with the BIG COUNTRY score?Around 2001, when I worked on a recording of Moross' songs, Imade a comment to his daughter Susanna that there were several errors in the computer engraving of THE GOLDEN APLE, so she asked me to edit a new vocal score, whch Alfred publishes. Since then, I've been her editor for all new engravngs fof Moross' music. I just finished a new vocal score and 2-piano arrangement of BALLET BALLADS (1949) and the first proof of his wonderful Civil War musical, GENTLEMEN BE SEATED. I'vealso worked on the film scores for HUCKLEBERRY FINN (great score!) and some film whose title I've forgotten about reefs and sharks (not WEST SIDE STORY).I'm currently working on the 5-movement suite from THE BIG COUNTRY. I've proofed nad corrected the first two movements, Main Title and Waltz, and I'm waiting for more from the copyist, who's waiting on the edits for the first two movements from me.
I might have glossed over something, so, apologies just in case: What is it you're doing with the BIG COUNTRY score?
Waiting for the helper so I can then settle down and watch some damn movies. I'll start with that new Clint movie Trouble with the Curve.
Quote from: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:14:51 AMTOD:The publication of the book continues to be the highlight among highlights, with the trip to Italy and landing my new job also up there. Cancer surgery, I could have done without; but the positive results from that also make it a part of the list. You were very lucky with the positive results. VIBES THEY REMAIN POSITIVE!!!!
TOD:The publication of the book continues to be the highlight among highlights, with the trip to Italy and landing my new job also up there. Cancer surgery, I could have done without; but the positive results from that also make it a part of the list.
TOD:I had lunch with my high school World Lit teacher. He's 85 and no longer remembers any of us personally, but he is still sharp otherwise and a very kind man. It was a real joy to see him again. He was a great teacher.
I was lucky at the pool today. As I walked up the guy in the single lane got out. Later I was extremely grateful as the other two lanes got a bit crazy with strong & fast swimmers. On woman walked up, looked at her options and then asked me if I knew when I was getting out. Since I had an exact time she decided to do exercises on the other side of the pool even though I would be 25 minutes.After about 15 minutes I got her attention for her to go into the lane next to me as it had eased up. She swam there keeping a close eye on me and moved over a couple of minutes before I got out. I had a a wonderful swim today and am grateful how much stronger I am than even a year ago.
Landscaping the yard, seeing the dipper & now the woodpecker, definitely exciting highlights of the year.I mustn't forget the beginning of the year. Riding a water speed bike, or whatever it is called, in incredibly beautiful Moorea was a lifetime experience. Included in this was the friendly sting ray that snuggled round & round our legs for us to pet during a short stop at shore to meet him.
Quote from: Jane on December 29, 2012, 03:06:08 PMLandscaping the yard, seeing the dipper & now the woodpecker, definitely exciting highlights of the year.I mustn't forget the beginning of the year. Riding a water speed bike, or whatever it is called, in incredibly beautiful Moorea was a lifetime experience. Included in this was the friendly sting ray that snuggled round & round our legs for us to pet during a short stop at shore to meet him.Are you sure it was a male stingray. We were told that only the females (the larger of the two) will interact with humans. When we swam with the stingrays, the males stayed on the bottom and wouldn't come near us.
Quote from: Jane on December 29, 2012, 02:03:35 PM"The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. It’s nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. Look (and listen) for Pileated Woodpeckers whacking at dead trees and fallen logs in search of their main prey, carpenter ants, leaving unique rectangular holes in the wood. The nest holes these birds make offer crucial shelter to many species including swifts, owls, ducks, bats, and pine martens."WOW!!! That's looks awfully big
"The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. It’s nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. Look (and listen) for Pileated Woodpeckers whacking at dead trees and fallen logs in search of their main prey, carpenter ants, leaving unique rectangular holes in the wood. The nest holes these birds make offer crucial shelter to many species including swifts, owls, ducks, bats, and pine martens."
I posted this on Facebook as I refused to post what I thought about the "Les Miserables" movie as I didn't want to see the responses to why I'm WRONG in feeling as I did. So, DR's, I propose these questions to you:1. What stage to screen adaptation of a musical do you think has been most successful? And I don't mean financially, just the adaptation itself.2. What non-musical movie that has been adapted for the stage as a musical has been the most successful with the adaptation? (not financially)3. What MOVIE-MUSICAL that has had a stage adaptation has been successful?
Quote from: Matthew on December 29, 2012, 11:15:15 AMI posted this on Facebook as I refused to post what I thought about the "Les Miserables" movie as I didn't want to see the responses to why I'm WRONG in feeling as I did. So, DR's, I propose these questions to you:1. What stage to screen adaptation of a musical do you think has been most successful? And I don't mean financially, just the adaptation itself.2. What non-musical movie that has been adapted for the stage as a musical has been the most successful with the adaptation? (not financially)3. What MOVIE-MUSICAL that has had a stage adaptation has been successful?I am afraid I don't have the musical knowledge to respond to those questions.
I am wondering if Ginny is staying up for the Michigan State game tonight? It just started.
Fredericksburg and the Hill Country were fun, though on the cold side. We went to a bourbon distillery, then on to a genuine five-and-dime, followed by a trip to a wine bar and then dinner. Fun.
T.O.D.I guess it may sound kind of pathetic, but driving a car again after almost a year of not doing so.
Quote from: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:27:14 PMFredericksburg and the Hill Country were fun, though on the cold side. We went to a bourbon distillery, then on to a genuine five-and-dime, followed by a trip to a wine bar and then dinner. Fun. John, do bourbon distilleries give samples?
Quote from: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:19:52 PMT.O.D.I guess it may sound kind of pathetic, but driving a car again after almost a year of not doing so.Not pathetic at all, DR TCB. It's HUGE!
Quote from: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:30:07 PMI am wondering if Ginny is staying up for the Michigan State game tonight? It just started.Watched the beginning, but need to pay attention to my knitting. And Richard wants to see something besides football.
