Topic: THE ANEMIC OSCAR BASH (Read 2201 times)

DR Iris · « **Reply #180 on:** March 03, 2025, 10:24:36 PM »

Good to see you, Bruce.

Relieved that all is well.

bk · « **Reply #181 on:** March 03, 2025, 10:24:46 PM »

I hate when that happens.

bk · « **Reply #182 on:** March 03, 2025, 10:25:08 PM »

Finally, the page that shall not be named and yet has been named.

bk · « **Reply #183 on:** March 03, 2025, 10:25:57 PM »

I'm beyond overtired and when I get an hour of sleep I'm in danger of losing my voice if I'm not careful. I must be in bed by midnight, right after I post the notes.

bk · « **Reply #184 on:** March 03, 2025, 10:26:22 PM »

Of course, she of the Evil Eye is coming at eight-thirty - it's always that way.

bk · « **Reply #185 on:** March 03, 2025, 10:26:39 PM »

And then it's a rehearsal, so no time to really even nap.

bk · « **Reply #186 on:** March 03, 2025, 10:27:03 PM »

I should be able to sleep in on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, though.

DR Iris · « **Reply #187 on:** March 03, 2025, 10:29:25 PM »

To sleep, perchance to dream.

Good night, bk.

Sweet dreams.

bk · « **Reply #188 on:** March 03, 2025, 10:32:00 PM »

Goodnight, sweet lady.

bk · « **Reply #189 on:** March 03, 2025, 10:34:27 PM »

Listening to the two Mendelssohn concertos for two pianos and orchestra. I absolutely love the sound of two pianos, and this is with Gold and Fizdale, the first duo-piano team I heard with Dave Brubeck's Points on Jazz ballet. I mean, I knew and really liked Ferrante and Teicher and had all their albums, but one of my favorites was the leaner off-Broadway album they did. But Gold and Fizdale were wonderful.

bk · « **Reply #190 on:** March 03, 2025, 10:34:42 PM »

Where in tarnation IS everyone?

bk · « **Reply #191 on:** March 03, 2025, 10:34:58 PM »

Soitenly not here.

bk · « **Reply #192 on:** March 03, 2025, 10:35:04 PM »

Soitenly.

George · « **Reply #193 on:** March 03, 2025, 10:50:06 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on March 03, 2025, 05:57:27 AM

The five stages of dairy grief:

George · « **Reply #194 on:** March 03, 2025, 11:04:55 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on March 03, 2025, 06:01:15 AM

I liked it fine. Except for Ariana's opening "Somewhere o [big breath] ver the rainbow...."

I know!!

George · « **Reply #195 on:** March 03, 2025, 11:05:06 PM »

But at least it was a live performance. Shania Twain recorded a song called "From This Moment On" and TWICE within the studio recording, she breathed in the middle of the word, "becau- [breath] -se of you..." Even Bryan White, who's featured in the song, breathed in the same place both times. Here's the moment (see what I did there??

):

https://youtu.be/a-Lp2uC_1lg?si=dJuJ2IVp4HLTxKsE&t=88

Rodzinski · « **Reply #196 on:** March 03, 2025, 11:36:03 PM »

No update on your electric issues, Dear G?

Rodzinski · « **Reply #197 on:** March 03, 2025, 11:38:21 PM »

Cool that you talked to Bruce about Bruce, Vixmom.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #198 on:** March 03, 2025, 11:39:51 PM »

Bruce V tells funny stories about working on the Donny & Marie Show. Wonder BK, if you crossed paths ever in that setting.

George · « **Reply #199 on:** March 03, 2025, 11:51:53 PM »

So this YouTube video short just randomly came into my feed. It's a kind of a feel good story:

Sometimes the internet shows how cool it could be

George · « **Reply #200 on:** March 03, 2025, 11:52:07 PM »

Gratuitous Post #200!!

George · « **Reply #201 on:** March 03, 2025, 11:54:01 PM »

Quote from: Rodzinski on March 03, 2025, 11:36:03 PM

No update on your electric issues, Dear G?

Not yet. I'm going to try flipping the breakers again, but I think I'll need to <GASP!> call an electrician.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #202 on:** March 03, 2025, 11:56:19 PM »

Yeah if it’s not breakers or the switch on one of your outlets, an electrician is the only way to go.

George · « **Reply #203 on:** March 03, 2025, 11:59:00 PM »

AND I just realized tonight that the power outlet in my powder room downstairs is ALSO out! The light in the ceiling works, just not the outlet on the wall.

George · « **Reply #204 on:** March 04, 2025, 12:06:26 AM »

Quote from: Freddie on March 03, 2025, 06:09:06 AM

Quote from: singdaw on March 03, 2025, 06:01:15 AM
I liked it fine. Except for Ariana's opening "Somewhere o [big breath] ver the rainbow...."

But did you feel it rivaled Aretha Franklin's much-discussed long breath between the syllables of "country" at Inauguration Day 2009

Aretha Franklin - "MY COUNTRY 'TIS OF THEE"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NqszdLiJxg

I don't mind that nor the Oscar performance so much because they were live performances and anything can distract people from their technique. The Shania Twain song was just wrong because it was a studio recording...but that's just me.

George · « **Reply #205 on:** March 04, 2025, 12:11:45 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 03, 2025, 06:24:24 AM

Today is my co-conspirator Joshie's birthday. I wish him a long healthy, wealthy, and very happy life.

A Very Happy (but slightly belated) Birthday to Joshie!

George · « **Reply #206 on:** March 04, 2025, 12:13:08 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 03, 2025, 06:28:24 AM

Quote from: singdaw on March 03, 2025, 06:01:15 AM
I liked it fine. Except for Ariana's opening "Somewhere o [big breath] ver the rainbow...."

No one teaches this current crop of pop singers two important things to remember:
1. Where and when to take a breath and never between syllables unliss it's clearly intentional
2. The meaning of what you sing is more often more important than your vocalizing

I'm not saying Ms Ariana is guilty of both of these charges, but too many pop singer are.

I agree! I was in choirs from seventh grade through five years of college. We really learned when (and when not) to breathe.

bk · « **Reply #207 on:** March 04, 2025, 12:16:58 AM »

New notes are up.

bk · « **Reply #208 on:** March 04, 2025, 12:17:06 AM »

Up are new notes.

bk · « **Reply #209 on:** March 04, 2025, 12:17:13 AM »

I've seen them.

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