Topic: THE HAPPY MUSE (Read 10535 times)

bk · « **on:** January 09, 2014, 12:43:57 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were happy and hopefully aMUSEing, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - their MOOS is reading their new book.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** January 09, 2014, 12:44:54 AM »

And the word of the day is: QUONDAM!

Ben · « **Reply #2 on:** January 09, 2014, 02:19:19 AM »

Morning all.

That is all.

George · « **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2014, 02:34:21 AM »

Topic of the Day:

Of course, the Holy Grail reissue would probably be the Sherman Brothers album...with all the fixes that need to be done.

BK, what about a new follow up? The Songs of The Sherman Brothers, version 2.0! You could record new songs, and even feature your new song with Richard. And if you had or could get the original charts, you could even re-record some of the most egregiously "produced" tracks from the original album.

Total fantasy, I know, but there's always hope.

George · « **Reply #4 on:** January 09, 2014, 02:41:14 AM »

Good morning to you, Ben...and good night from me.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #5 on:** January 09, 2014, 04:31:20 AM »

Good morning, all.

Woke up at least two hours too early, but there wasn't anything in particular bugging me so I just laid there and rested and finally got up one hour early.

Today, more work on room organization, which should put it in a better place than it's been in quite a while.

Coffee!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #6 on:** January 09, 2014, 04:33:43 AM »

I was too tired to contribute much last night, but vixmom and the rest of the night crew did very well. Couldn't believe it when I saw there were 9 pages!

And I love the bowling party idea. Let's hope there were be a full report, with PICTURES.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #7 on:** January 09, 2014, 04:35:42 AM »

Very good notes today, and to say I'm looking forward to the new book would be the Understatement of the Month.

And how to address the TOD? Oy! Must think....

ChasSmith · « **Reply #8 on:** January 09, 2014, 04:40:47 AM »

Oh, just remembered --

BK: I've searched Amazon and eBay and a couple of other sites and am coming up with nada on my search for the UMBRELLAS score you referred to the other day. All I'm finding are a few sheet music selections. Nothing at all urgent about this, but someday I would love to see whatever it is you've got!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2014, 04:48:50 AM »

In my own MOOsings early this a.m. I suddenly smelled the coffee (at least half an hour before I'd be making it) and realized I'd be a total idiot to miss the Encores! LITTLE ME.

Dr Elmore: When would you be in attendance, and may I propose a mini-HHW get-together? Will I find tickets still available? How about DRs Ben and vixmom et al?

Kerry · « **Reply #10 on:** January 09, 2014, 04:52:55 AM »

It's Thursday. I can't sleep in quite yet. But we're getting closer.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 09, 2014, 04:55:11 AM »

Good morning, all! I slept well, although I was up and down several times last night dealing with too many bathroom trips
I KNOW! TMI!!! and I woke up to a hot radiator. Yep! After the really, really cold spell, I have heat in my apartment. Oy!

This morning I have physical therapy, and following that, depending on how I feel, a possible trip to City Center to help Joshie with a fix. I also need to make a trip to the NYPL. but I may of that tomorrow after lunch.

That's my day. More coffee!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 09, 2014, 05:03:23 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on January 09, 2014, 04:48:50 AM

In my own MOOsings early this a.m. I suddenly smelled the coffee (at least half an hour before I'd be making it) and realized I'd be a total idiot to miss the Encores! LITTLE ME.

Dr Elmore: When would you be in attendance, and may I propose a mini-HHW get-together? Will I find tickets still available? How about DRs Ben and vixmom et al?

DR ChasSmith, I hadn't even thought about LITTLE ME! It's performance dates are Feb 5-9, and since I cannot afford a ticket at the moment, I'll probably just be at the dress rehearsal on the 4th. That said, I have no huge plans or kinks in my schedule for that period, so an HHW gathering is god at nearly any time.

Michael · « **Reply #13 on:** January 09, 2014, 05:28:19 AM »

good morning to all

Michael · « **Reply #14 on:** January 09, 2014, 05:39:02 AM »

I would like to see an "all-star" recording of "The Wiz". The original cast album is missing a lot of the music. The only people I can think of right now are Jennifer Holliday for The Wicked Witch of the West and Stephanie Mills (The original Dorothy in The Wiz) as Aunt Em. As for the others whoever I leave that open to others

Michael · « **Reply #15 on:** January 09, 2014, 05:41:56 AM »

As for the reissue:

Wasn't there another album you recorded before you left the other label that was never released? Donna McKechnie?

Otherwise I would second the Sherman Bros album with the missing Guy Haines track and perhaps get permission to use the original cover design.

Laura · « **Reply #16 on:** January 09, 2014, 05:51:33 AM »

Good morning.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 09, 2014, 06:35:36 AM »

Schools in the area are closed for the 4th day....tomorrow we expect temperatures in the 40's and RAIN....so all of those people NOT doing their jobs clearing the streets can get a little rest from driving around and talking on television about what a good job they are doing.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 09, 2014, 06:38:31 AM »

TOD:

I like the new Sherman Brothers CD idea.....very nice.

REISSUE: Not Of This Earth so that more people can hear it!

singdaw · « **Reply #19 on:** January 09, 2014, 06:51:34 AM »

I could not see this here site very well. Then I took off my glasses, and darned if it doesn't appear that at some point the Dear Dog licked them.

Elan · « **Reply #20 on:** January 09, 2014, 06:52:13 AM »

Morning, all! Hope everyone's staying warm!

TOD: I'm gonna cheat a bit on this one.

For the new album: "A Real Nice Party," a solo album featuring my grandmother Ruth singing her original song parodies. She used to regale family gatherings with her rewritten versions of Berlin & R&H songs, including a Jewish version of "The Girl That I Marry." Unfortunately, she passed away before I knew most of the originals and most of her lyrics never got preserved.

Can't think of a reissue that I'd like to hear right now.

singdaw · « **Reply #21 on:** January 09, 2014, 06:52:55 AM »

TOD:

Well, if it was up to me, we'd have a new studio cast recording of She Loves Me. Just because you can never have enough recordings of She Loves Me.

I realize that this is not commercially viable. But still.

singdaw · « **Reply #22 on:** January 09, 2014, 06:56:00 AM »

bk, I am thrilled that you and your Muse are happy with your progress thus far on the latest book, and that it appears to be aesthetically satisfying for you, as well.

John G. · « **Reply #23 on:** January 09, 2014, 06:58:40 AM »

Good morning, all.

Elan · « **Reply #24 on:** January 09, 2014, 06:58:40 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on January 09, 2014, 06:52:55 AM

TOD:

Well, if it was up to me, we'd have a new studio cast recording of She Loves Me. Just because you can never have enough recordings of She Loves Me.
I realize that this is not commercially viable. But still.

Ooh, ooh! I like! Casting?

(Oh, and as an aside, could somebody please publish an affordable piano score that includes "Try Me?")

John G. · « **Reply #25 on:** January 09, 2014, 07:00:31 AM »

TOD:

Reissue: Maybe Jeepers Creepers, which is one of the few of your albums I don't have.

New: A complete recording of any of the shows featured on the first Unsung Broadway that hasn't since been recorded, including Welcome to the Club, The First and 1,2,3,4,5 (or whatever it's called these days).

John G. · « **Reply #26 on:** January 09, 2014, 07:29:44 AM »

Slapjack, I want you to make me that coconut cream sheet cake you posted a photo of yesterday. And deliver it right about now.

Please.

singdaw · « **Reply #27 on:** January 09, 2014, 07:32:09 AM »

Coming right up!

singdaw · « **Reply #28 on:** January 09, 2014, 07:32:34 AM »

...and for my next trick...

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #29 on:** January 09, 2014, 07:47:11 AM »

Quote from: bk on January 09, 2014, 12:44:54 AM

And the word of the day is: QUONDAM!

And The Song Of The Day Is: THE WAY WE WERE

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