Topic: THE FUN STUMBLE-THROUGH THAT WAS FUN AND A STUMBLE-THROUGH (Read 2358 times)

Jeanne · « **Reply #60 on:** September 02, 2018, 02:40:39 PM »

Ron, have you ever kept a diary or journal? I know you to be a good writer and I've found that writing can be a good way to release negative emotions and discover a clear path ahead.

Jeanne · « **Reply #61 on:** September 02, 2018, 02:41:28 PM »

Vibes to BK and company for tonight's show.

Jeanne · « **Reply #62 on:** September 02, 2018, 02:42:30 PM »

Travel vibes to Jane and Keith.

Jeanne · « **Reply #63 on:** September 02, 2018, 02:44:19 PM »

It's starting to feel like fall here. The nights are cooler, some days are cooler, and it gets dark earlier. I welcome the cooler temps.

Jeanne · « **Reply #64 on:** September 02, 2018, 02:44:38 PM »

Vibes to all.

TTFN.

bk · « **Reply #65 on:** September 02, 2018, 02:46:28 PM »

I've showered and shall shortly be on my way to Vitello's for sound check and then show.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #66 on:** September 02, 2018, 03:21:51 PM »

For my brilliant free-for-all question o' the day, I'll ask our classical music aficionados if you were ever familiar with the conductor Ferenc Fricsay (1914-1963). Someone posted something the other day that reminded me of him and piqued my interest. I immediately remembered the name, but I'm not sure whether I ever had any of his recordings, so I checked out an old televised rehearsal on YouTube of Smetana's "The Moldau" that was immediately compelling and held my attention throughout. The way he communicates with the orchestra and shapes and balances this relatively simple piece is astounding. Based on that and on a few samples of other pieces, he seems like a really incisive and intelligent conductor. Have to seek out more later.

Severe medical problems (the exact specifics of which are not made clear) took his life at an early age. This is spoken of in the introduction to that televised rehearsal, which even seemed to include warnings that certain moments might be difficult to watch. Oddly, to my eyes and ears, no such thing was in evidence. He seemed to be the picture of great energy and health. Anyway, here's that "Moldau" -- or just do a search for whatever else you prefer to sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bky5FHEKZjk

CD sets, too, from the golden years of Deutsche Grammophon -- or DGG, as we used to call it:
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ferenc+fricsay

ChasSmith · « **Reply #67 on:** September 02, 2018, 03:29:30 PM »

Also, I owe y'all a few pictures from the premiere of Family Plot.

I always forget that it was the "big event" of FILMEX '76, but that logo is what you can sort of make out in these:

ChasSmith · « **Reply #68 on:** September 02, 2018, 03:30:47 PM »

Apologies for the fact that the faces in these are so blown out by the extreme contrast.

Hitch and Alma arriving in their Universal tram, and Edith Head...

ChasSmith · « **Reply #69 on:** September 02, 2018, 03:45:46 PM »

A short interview session, then everyone went into the large Plitt theater to enjoy the movie.

And finally, the prize I came home with...

ChasSmith · « **Reply #70 on:** September 02, 2018, 03:46:19 PM »

Thus concludes today's Show & Tell.

George · « **Reply #71 on:** September 02, 2018, 04:01:08 PM »

Great pictures, ChasSmith!

Jane · « **Reply #72 on:** September 02, 2018, 04:22:52 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on September 02, 2018, 02:42:30 PM

Travel vibes to Jane and Keith.

Thank you.

Jane · « **Reply #73 on:** September 02, 2018, 04:23:52 PM »

Quote from: George on September 02, 2018, 04:01:08 PM

Great pictures, ChasSmith!

Yes, and nice prize.

Jane · « **Reply #74 on:** September 02, 2018, 04:25:48 PM »

My heart goes out to DR Ron, DR Jrand, the Vixfamily, and all Dr's grieving.

Jane · « **Reply #75 on:** September 02, 2018, 04:44:31 PM »

Tomorrow morning we leave the ship and take a driving tour, stop for lunch and then head to the airport for our flight back to Reykjavik for 1 more night.

Jane · « **Reply #76 on:** September 02, 2018, 04:44:52 PM »

'night

KevinH · « **Reply #77 on:** September 02, 2018, 05:24:11 PM »

Great photos and a great souvenir, DR ChasSmith !

KevinH · « **Reply #78 on:** September 02, 2018, 05:24:34 PM »

Travel vibes for DR Jane and DH Keith!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #79 on:** September 02, 2018, 05:45:18 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on September 02, 2018, 03:21:51 PM

For my brilliant free-for-all question o' the day, I'll ask our classical music aficionados if you were ever familiar with the conductor Ferenc Fricsay (1914-1963). Someone posted something the other day that reminded me of him and piqued my interest. I immediately remembered the name, but I'm not sure whether I ever had any of his recordings, so I checked out an old televised rehearsal on YouTube of Smetana's "The Moldau" that was immediately compelling and held my attention throughout. The way he communicates with the orchestra and shapes and balances this relatively simple piece is astounding. Based on that and on a few samples of other pieces, he seems like a really incisive and intelligent conductor. Have to seek out more later.

Severe medical problems (the exact specifics of which are not made clear) took his life at an early age. This is spoken of in the introduction to that televised rehearsal, which even seemed to include warnings that certain moments might be difficult to watch. Oddly, to my eyes and ears, no such thing was in evidence. He seemed to be the picture of great energy and health. Anyway, here's that "Moldau" -- or just do a search for whatever else you prefer to sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bky5FHEKZjk

CD sets, too, from the golden years of Deutsche Grammophon -- or DGG, as we used to call it:
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ferenc+fricsay

I keep thinking I had some of his Mozart opera recordings - Seraglio or Magic Flute - at one point, possibly his Fledermaus. I also think I might have had a recording of Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsodies.

George · « **Reply #80 on:** September 02, 2018, 06:57:56 PM »

I've been at home all day doing nothing, but now I'm going to leave. The cast and crew and friends of Legally Blonde are getting together at a restaurant downtown for food and drinks and karaoke-ing. I'm not one to partake of the karaoke-ing, but I enjoy watching. I just need to take a shower (finally) and get dressed, then I'm off.

Be back later.

John G. · « **Reply #81 on:** September 02, 2018, 07:28:32 PM »

Great photos, ChasSmith.

John G. · « **Reply #82 on:** September 02, 2018, 07:29:28 PM »

JRand, vibes of peace for you, too.

John G. · « **Reply #83 on:** September 02, 2018, 07:30:09 PM »

Glad you stopped in, DR Ron.

John G. · « **Reply #84 on:** September 02, 2018, 07:30:46 PM »

TCB, the lobster deviled eggs worked out well. Parsley and jalapenos from the garden made them even nicer.

John G. · « **Reply #85 on:** September 02, 2018, 07:32:19 PM »

Starting to watch another Doris Day film, this one Midnight Lace with Rex Harrison, Myrna Loy, Roddy McDowell and others.

John G. · « **Reply #86 on:** September 02, 2018, 07:33:59 PM »

I needed something empty-headed and inconsequential.

John G. · « **Reply #87 on:** September 02, 2018, 07:34:40 PM »

It only made it up to 97 today.

John G. · « **Reply #88 on:** September 02, 2018, 07:36:32 PM »

And if it storms, as it's supposed to, we may have a high of only 91 tomorrow.

John G. · « **Reply #89 on:** September 02, 2018, 07:36:42 PM »

Let's move on ...

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