off 'off topic' not a fan of opera, but...
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off 'off topic' not a fan of opera, but...
Where I work I share a workstation with a young fellow who listens to headbanger music. I work with a younger gal who listens to cookie cutter modern country. I like neither. I'm the first person of our three-person crew who gets here in the morning so I get first crack at the radio. More often than not I listen to classical music, but when they play that god-awful opera screeching, I'll turn to classic rock or classic country. That said, I have really come to appreciate the overtures to opera. In particular I marvel at the genius of Rossini and Verdi (with some Mozart, Borodin, and Gounod thrown in for good measure. It amazes me the beautiful, intricate and inspiring music that came out of the mind of these (actually all the great) composers.
Re: off 'off topic' not a fan of opera, but...
50 years from now Garcia will be taught in the finest music schools in the world!
....I know nothing of opera but I am a big music fan. I find bad music to be painful.
....I know nothing of opera but I am a big music fan. I find bad music to be painful.
Re: off 'off topic' not a fan of opera, but...
Talent is talent
A bit aged now but fantastic nonetheless
..enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0B8Em4Aa7E
A bit aged now but fantastic nonetheless
..enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0B8Em4Aa7E
Re: off 'off topic' not a fan of opera, but...
Here's another..
The world lost a musical giant with the loss of Prince..no, not b/c of Purple Rain..
Prince was a musicians musician by every measure
enjoy..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y
The world lost a musical giant with the loss of Prince..no, not b/c of Purple Rain..
Prince was a musicians musician by every measure
enjoy..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y
Re: off 'off topic' not a fan of opera, but...
I was listening to our local college station while driving . A nice blend of classic, pop. Just nice listening. And with no notice, i was listening to a German opera. That will get your attention.
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While living with lots, you'll grow poorer and stranger.
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Just give me that old time rock 'n roll
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Re: off 'off topic' not a fan of opera, but...
I think that the tipping point for opera is watching one and reading the subtitles. If that doesn't get you, it wasn't meant to be.MNTonester wrote:Where I work I share a workstation with a young fellow who listens to headbanger music. I work with a younger gal who listens to cookie cutter modern country. I like neither. I'm the first person of our three-person crew who gets here in the morning so I get first crack at the radio. More often than not I listen to classical music, but when they play that god-awful opera screeching, I'll turn to classic rock or classic country. That said, I have really come to appreciate the overtures to opera. In particular I marvel at the genius of Rossini and Verdi (with some Mozart, Borodin, and Gounod thrown in for good measure. It amazes me the beautiful, intricate and inspiring music that came out of the mind of these (actually all the great) composers.
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I love Opera. Also old-school country (and bluegrass & old time).
Jerry Garia was a genius.
Bad music is painful, and good music comes in many genres.
Bill
Jerry Garia was a genius.
Bad music is painful, and good music comes in many genres.
Bill
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Here you go SpyCar..not everyones cup of tea but undeniable talent steeped in pretty significant musical lineage nonetheless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le_vHnVPL5c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le_vHnVPL5c
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The least I can say is Hank III and I share some country heroes, including his granddaddy. I'm really missing The Hag.Tooling wrote:Here you go SpyCar..not everyones cup of tea but undeniable talent steeped in pretty significant musical lineage nonetheless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le_vHnVPL5c
Bill
Re: off 'off topic' not a fan of opera, but...
Yeah..he's an "interesting" guy for sure but buried in his catalog of music there are a few gems in the vein of old school country akin to Sr..not a huge fan of country myself but some of the old timey stuff is pretty cool.Spy Car wrote:The least I can say is Hank III and I share some country heroes, including his granddaddy. I'm really missing The Hag.Tooling wrote:Here you go SpyCar..not everyones cup of tea but undeniable talent steeped in pretty significant musical lineage nonetheless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le_vHnVPL5c
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Re: off 'off topic' not a fan of opera, but...
Wagner. The manliest overtures in opera. You'll be amazed at how many motifs you recognize. When I went off to music school and my first serious music education, I was amazed at how many musical icons I'd heard - as cartoon soundtracks.
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