Topic: THE CHURNING OF THE LOUD CEMENT MACHINE (Read 3777 times)

bk · « **on:** September 21, 2021, 12:26:15 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were loud and churned, and now it is time for you to post until the loud and churning cows come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** September 21, 2021, 12:27:21 AM »

And the word of the day is: SEROTINAL!

George · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2021, 12:40:50 AM »

That's pretty darned cool about the possible new recording, BK!

George · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2021, 12:41:56 AM »

Topic of the Day: I don't think I've ever seen or read any depiction of Joan of Arc, except maybe listening to the cast recording of Goodtime Charley, which I haven't listened to in years, so I don't even remember what it's like.

George · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2021, 01:03:32 AM »

Off to bed.

Have a good day, all!

singdaw · « **Reply #5 on:** September 21, 2021, 02:45:45 AM »

Good morning, friends.

singdaw · « **Reply #6 on:** September 21, 2021, 02:49:16 AM »

TOD:

I bought the Dello Joio when bk first mentioned it some months back, but still haven't listened to it.

A few years ago I saw a live performance of The Passion of Joan of Arc (the silent 1928 film), which has been outfitted with a contemporary choral/orchestral score by Richard Einhorn. The score was released on CD; it's called "Voices of Light." It's pretty amazing.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 21, 2021, 03:33:27 AM »

Good morning, all!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 21, 2021, 03:36:38 AM »

Oy! What a night!

I went to bed at 8:30 since I had slept so poorly the night before. All was good untril 11:30 or so when something very loud stopped on West 82nd Street. Ny first reaction was that it was a large truck waiting for the light to change and it would soon drive on. Well, it didn't.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2021, 03:37:47 AM »

Then, there were soon sounds of a crew working, and I thought, oh, it's garbage pickup. That will end soon. Well, it didn't.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2021, 03:40:06 AM »

Meanwhile, the cats were getting spooked. It was mighty noisy outside, and they kept coming back to the bed, I assume, for me to protect them or make it stop. Well, this went on while I dozed on and off.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 21, 2021, 03:43:13 AM »

I finally decided, it's the scaffold crew. The landlords are supposed to maintain the exteriors of their apartment buildings and scaffolds are erected around a building's facade, They're up for several months while a crew inspects the exterior for loose bricks or tiles and other things needing repair. I cannot remember now when the last one occurred here.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 21, 2021, 03:44:26 AM »

Only, this morning there is no scaffold around our building, the noise continues from outside but I cannot see where the source is. The cats are still spooked. I'm just irritated.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 21, 2021, 03:45:32 AM »

I plan to spend a bit of this morning at my worktable after kitty cleanup and my trip to the basement. I think I may do laundry tomorrow.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 21, 2021, 03:46:25 AM »

DR vixmom, thanks for the belated birthday greeting! I've missed seeing you around these parts.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 21, 2021, 04:01:03 AM »

TOD
Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part One;
Shaw, St. Joan;
The Lark, Lillian Hellman's free adaptation of Jean Anouilh's play L'Alouette;
The Lark, Christopher Fry's more literal translation of Jean Anouilh's play L'Alouette;
Goodtime Charlie;
Leonard Bernstein's Choruses from "The Lark," the incidental music for Hellman's adaptation and the beginning of a collaboration that became Candide;
Verdi opera, Giovanna D'Arco;
Tchaikovsky opera, The Maid of Orleans;

elmore3003 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 21, 2021, 04:03:28 AM »

In the mid to late 1950s, Hallmark Hall of Fame produced Hellman's adaptation of The Lark with Julie Harris, Boris Karloff, and other members of the Broadway cast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-6NAAAp1Ps

John G. · « **Reply #17 on:** September 21, 2021, 05:13:52 AM »

Good morning, all.

John G. · « **Reply #18 on:** September 21, 2021, 05:16:15 AM »

George, I missed your question about Abrams last night. She didn’t really talk about abortion except to say when she ran for hover, she thought long and hard about what she believed in and that’s when she realized she was pro-choice.

John G. · « **Reply #19 on:** September 21, 2021, 05:19:08 AM »

TOD:

In addition to the titles mentioned is Galt MacDermot’s oddly enjoyable Joan of Arc.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #20 on:** September 21, 2021, 05:37:03 AM »

Good morning, all.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 21, 2021, 05:41:56 AM »

I also forgot Al Carmines' contemporary version of Jeanne la Poucelle.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 21, 2021, 05:42:59 AM »

Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2021, 05:19:08 AM

TOD:

In addition to the titles mentioned is Galt MacDermot’s oddly enjoyable Joan of Arc.

That one I don't know, but I'm curious.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #23 on:** September 21, 2021, 05:43:22 AM »

First rehearsal for Wreck the Halls was last night, second one is tonight, then I'm off till next week.

After three previous runs of this, it's odd to be starting in early fall and actually having to teach someone the music. But this year marks the largest cast change (three out of the six are new), so it isn't just showing up, checking a few pitches, and getting to the staging. Nope, those days are over.

John G. · « **Reply #24 on:** September 21, 2021, 06:55:25 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on September 21, 2021, 05:42:59 AM

Quote from: John G. on September 21, 2021, 05:19:08 AM
TOD:

In addition to the titles mentioned is Galt MacDermot’s oddly enjoyable Joan of Arc.

That one I don't know, but I'm curious.

If I can find it, I’ll share.

John G. · « **Reply #25 on:** September 21, 2021, 06:56:16 AM »

I have never seen the Jean Seberg film, but I would like to

Ginny · « **Reply #26 on:** September 21, 2021, 07:07:14 AM »

Tuesday morning greetings! Our porch work is proceeding in spite of the rain.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #27 on:** September 21, 2021, 08:29:34 AM »

Thanks to everyone for the condolences yesterday. They were much appreciated.

No details yet - but I think today we shall find out what arrangements might be made.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #28 on:** September 21, 2021, 08:30:03 AM »

STRONG STRONG VIBES for DR GINNY & RICHARD......no words....there are no words......

elmore3003 · « **Reply #29 on:** September 21, 2021, 08:30:59 AM »

I wanted to do something for Ann's birthday today since she;s cooped up in her apartment, so I ordered slices from three different cakes - carrot, chocolate with chocolate icing, and canilla with vanilla icing - from Magnolia Bakery. They should arrive at her apartment in around 30 minutes.

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