Maybe its me

[zamyrabyrd]

Don't think/talk about what GMG can do for you, but what you can do for GMG!

I just figured out now what WAYLTN means.
Actually I like funny comments (re: the above) even if they are OT and pictures, too...

ZB

[MN Dave]

At least I write something about this music, be it hot or not. But you just want to sneer as usually.
Why don't you stop doing these things, instead of behaving like a brat.

I usually sneer? Say it ain't so, Harry.

[mahler10th]

***sneers at everyone and runs away, trousers fall to the ankles, still tries to run***   

I would be unhappy to see any voting in the matter of Harry. Harry must not be feeling too well about things to make such a post.  All I can say is that when he posts, I am one who listens - in my early days of posting to another forum, I adopted him as my mentor, such was the quality of his feedback on the works he posted, and the same goes for here. 
Haarrrumph!!   

[Szykneij]

***sneers at everyone and runs away, trousers fall to the ankles, still tries to run***   

I would be unhappy to see any voting in the matter of Harry. Harry must not be feeling too well about things to make such a post.  All I can say is that when he posts, I am one who listens - in my early days of posting to another forum, I adopted him as my mentor, such was the quality of his feedback on the works he posted, and the same goes for here. 
Haarrrumph!!   

No one has mentioned voting other than Harry and you.

Regarding the What Are You Listening To? thread, it makes sense to me that there would be little in-depth comment. Many posters listen to recordings or pieces that are new to them and wouldn't be ready to give an analysis until a later time.

It might be a good idea to start a board or thread specifically for general CD reviews since the Great Recordings board is for reviews and recommendations of great recordings only.

[Wanderer]

Regarding the listening thread, I don't see a problem with just mentioning what one's listening to at a given moment. If the pictures are accompanied by a review or commentary, that's a plus, otherwise it's no big deal, as I don't think that's the main goal of the thread. It's better when the listening thread reviews are also posted on another composer- related or recording- specific thread where they are much easier to be found and appreciated by anyone interested, whereas the same reviews are quickly inundated on the listening thread, without much chance of resurfacing . So, for me at least, the main attraction of the listening thread is skimming through people's listening selections page by page, which is rather like perusing an ever-changing eclectic radio program, crystallized in time.

[Cristofori]

Some people simply are not always up to the challenge of describing in detail what they think or feel about the music they listen to. They know what they like, they just can't always say why.

Sometimes I get somebody who will ask me what a certain composers music is like, and the usual basic information I can give at the time is not good enough. If I don't spew forth a slew of pretentious gobbledygook describing the sounds or styles, they are not interested in talking. But if I could do that and do it well, I'd be a reviewer for the newspaper or Grammophone, and not spending much time here.

Also, some of the things I read a few members say concerning music is so "out there" I wonder if anybody, even the posters themselves, really knows what the heck they are talking about!

But since classical music is generally unpopular and we are a minority, we need somewhere we can go to share our thoughts, ANY thoughts, even if it's only one sentence worth.

[Cristofori]

Regarding the What Are You Listening To? thread, it makes sense to me that there would be little in-depth comment. Many posters listen to recordings or pieces that are new to them and wouldn't be ready to give an analysis until a later time.

It might be a good idea to start a board or thread specifically for general CD reviews since the Great Recordings board is for reviews and recommendations of great recordings only.

I'm very much in agreement with what you've said. Sometimes, it could take months before a certain piece of music really grows on me. Sibelius' Symphony #2 comes to mind. Upon the first hearing, I was only slightly moved by it, but now I stand in absolute awe of the piece, and I now wonder where it had been all my life!

I'd also like to see a thread dedicated to historical recordings only (anything pre-stereo). I know there is one somewhere under the Great Recordings and Reviews thread, but it is not a permanent fixture there.

Also, I think the Recordings You Are Considering thread is rather useless. I certainly don't speak for everyone, but I'm not at all interested in what people THINK about possibly buying, but what they actually do buy!

[MN Dave]

Also, I think the "Recordings You Are Considering" thread is rather useless. I don't speak for everyone, but I'm not at all interested in what people THINK about possibly buying, but what they actually do buy and listen to!

I think that's a thread for feedback on recordings we're considering. Just in case someone else has heard it and wants to warn against it, or heap praise upon it.

[Brian]

I think that's a thread for feedback on recordings we're considering. Just in case someone else has heard it and wants to warn against it, or heap praise upon it.

Yeah. That thread has saved me from wasting money before, as well as costing me money. 

[haydnguy]

Also, I think the Recordings You Are Considering thread is rather useless. I certainly don't speak for everyone, but I'm not at all interested in what people THINK about possibly buying, but what they actually do buy!

But what about what you are considering buying? Wouldn't it be a benefit to find out if others have heard it and what they think of it? Especially people who you know have similar tastes as you.

Now far be it from me to disagree with Harry, but on this one small issue I think I do. Perhaps an example might seem best.

Today I posted two Bax CD's one conducted by Hanley and one buy Thomson. Now I happen to know from reading the Bax thread yesterday that a couple of people prefer the Thomson.

But what if I said today that I preferred the Hanley to the Thomson. "The Thomson does nothing for me. Lifeless and dull."

The next thing that would be posted would be, "Haydnguy are you deaf?" and then the thread would take off into a different direction into opposing views. And this is just for one post. Imagine post after post. I personally think the composers thread would be better suited for in depth discussion. Also, later on when someone wants to know about a Bax recording, they simply go to the Bax thread instead of wading through the "Listening" thread to find a possible discussion.

My .02 cents. 

[rubio]

I guess there is almost just one member regularly spamming the WAYLT thread with CD1, CD2, CD3 and so on. Is it possible to hide these posts to make the thread shorter?

[Lethevich]

I have recently taken to not mentioning a lot of things I have listened to if I don't have anything to say about it. It saves me the half-minute it takes to post the cover, at least

[The new erato]

I have recently taken to not mentioning a lot of things I have listened to if I don't have anything to say about it. It saves me the half-minute it takes to post the cover, at least

Yes. I think that's the way to do it. Very often I don't have a very strong opinion on works until I've heard them a few times - and I post less and less on discs I'm listening to until I have formed an opinion. I also post very seldom on stuff I don't particularly like.

[Cristofori]

But what about what you are considering buying? Wouldn't it be a benefit to find out if others have heard it and what they think of it? Especially people who you know have similar tastes as you.

OK, I see how that can be useful. I guess I just haven't been around long enough to know who has similar tastes or who's opinions I can trust.

[Que]

I'd also like to see a thread dedicated to historical recordings only (anything pre-stereo). I know there is one somewhere under the Great Recordings and Reviews thread, but it is not a permanent fixture there.

Done! Now let's see if it picks up - I, for one, will certainly pitch in.

Q

[Harry]

Right, from what I read its only me, the majority seems to think that it is no problem at all, that the listening thread is okay with only images without text.
So I will forthwith do exactly that, and if anyone is interested he or she can PM me.
Cheers.

[The new erato]

Right, from what I read its only me, the majority seems to think that it is no problem at all, that the listening thread is okay with only images without text.
So I will forthwith do exactly that, and if anyone is interested he or she can PM me.
Cheers.

Don't go over to the dark side. I don't read the thread like that, and even if it's been like that from day 1 I don't register any strong enthusiasm for it.

[MN Dave]

I assume someone started the WAYLT thread long ago because they sincerely wanted to know what their friends are listening to. Some newer members might not feel comfortable going into description so I don't think it's right to make them feel uncomfortable about it. If you are truly interested in what someone is listening to, then an image will suffice. Otherwise, maybe you're only there to blab about your own recordings.

We've been over this before...

[MN Dave]

I suggest a thread called...

"Recordings Show and Tell"

Where you could post any recording you'd like to tell us about--in detail.

[Gurn Blanston]

Hard to see any resolution here for the deep-seated philosophical differences that divide us on this crucial and life-altering point of order. Rather than just go on and on, and not do any 'good' with it, I think that a lock is in order. Point have been made, 'nuff said. Would it be proper for me to just post a picture of a lock? Or shall we do the real thing?



Thank you all for taking this like adults.