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The Diner / Re: Last Movie You Watched
Last post by Karl Henning - Today at 06:28:10 PMQuote from: SonicMan46 on Today at 06:03:49 PMHi David - looks like we have similar feelings; as suggested above l've seen all of the MI films just cannot remember them that well. DaveI may or may not get around to watching the latest.
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The Diner / Re: Last Movie You Watched
Last post by SonicMan46 - Today at 06:03:49 PMQuote from: DavidW on Today at 04:57:40 PMDave, I also thought that MI movie was too long. I loved the ones that came before, so it was a big flop for me. You missed the best ones! Fallout and Rogue Nation are great. You should watch them.
As for that Ghostbusters, it was okay. Not bad, not great either.
Hi David - looks like we have similar feelings; as suggested above l've seen all of the MI films just cannot remember them that well. Dave
#3
General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What are you listening 2 n...
Last post by classicalgeek - Today at 05:53:49 PMTchaikovsky
Symphony no. 6
Leningrad Philharmonic
Yevgeny Mravinsky
(on CD)
Until watching Hurwitz's video today, I wasn't aware there were two versions of Tchaikovsky 5 and 6, and that the one I have is not the legendary stereo set, but the earlier mono set. Still a historically valuable recording to have, and while it's not my first choice, I still enjoyed it.
Symphony no. 6
Leningrad Philharmonic
Yevgeny Mravinsky
(on CD)
Until watching Hurwitz's video today, I wasn't aware there were two versions of Tchaikovsky 5 and 6, and that the one I have is not the legendary stereo set, but the earlier mono set. Still a historically valuable recording to have, and while it's not my first choice, I still enjoyed it.
#4
Classical YouTube Video Library / Re: Beethoven + God - Op. 27 N...
Last post by W.A. Mozart - Today at 05:50:43 PMQuote from: Florestan on Today at 11:11:33 AMI wonder what did the Devil compose and who was his aid...
Liszt - Dante Symphony - Movement I
#5
General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What are you listening 2 n...
Last post by Symphonic Addict - Today at 05:12:43 PMBridge: Piano Sonata
#6
The Diner / Re: Last Movie You Watched
Last post by relm1 - Today at 04:58:33 PMNot the feel good movie of the year but a very important documentary for those willing to watch.
"Hearts and Minds" is a 1974 documentary about the Vietnam war. Those who spoke didn't know how things would turn out a year later during the fall of Saigon and it's both heartbreaking, savage, and prophetic to current times. One of the things I appreciated most about this documentary is how it fearlessly showed all sides. Hearing from Vietnamese civilians who suffered greatly, while also following American troops hiring hookers. Moments later, burning rural villages than saying they don't really understand the war. I was particularly shocked by the various stances of soldiers under the guise of patriotism - at one point even telling children they might fight and die in wars too and that this returning soldier would sign up again if he had to. It's a deeply disturbing film because it's so honest and most of those talking don't know how the events would play out. Very much worth seeing for anyone willing to re-experience an extremely dark period that feels all too familiar.
"Hearts and Minds" is a 1974 documentary about the Vietnam war. Those who spoke didn't know how things would turn out a year later during the fall of Saigon and it's both heartbreaking, savage, and prophetic to current times. One of the things I appreciated most about this documentary is how it fearlessly showed all sides. Hearing from Vietnamese civilians who suffered greatly, while also following American troops hiring hookers. Moments later, burning rural villages than saying they don't really understand the war. I was particularly shocked by the various stances of soldiers under the guise of patriotism - at one point even telling children they might fight and die in wars too and that this returning soldier would sign up again if he had to. It's a deeply disturbing film because it's so honest and most of those talking don't know how the events would play out. Very much worth seeing for anyone willing to re-experience an extremely dark period that feels all too familiar.
#7
The Diner / Re: Last Movie You Watched
Last post by DavidW - Today at 04:57:40 PMQuote from: SonicMan46 on Today at 06:54:20 AMMission Impossible - Did Reckoning (Part One) (2023) w/ Cruise and MANY others; the 7th film in the series since 1996 (Cruise aging about 30 years between the two movies) - the specials were great but the film was about a half hour too long for me; however, on Rotten Tomatoes (RT), 96% from the critics and 94% audience. I've stopped watching these MIs since numbers 3 or 4, BUT if a fan, then recommended.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) - 32 year follow-up w/ new younger characters and return of the stars from the previous films, including the deceased Harold Ramis as a 'ghostly' character at the end finale. Entertaining with great specials, as expected - just 64% on RT from the critics but more liked by the audience, 94% - I do own the first Ghostbusters (1984) so worth a watch for fans. Dave
Dave, I also thought that MI movie was too long. I loved the ones that came before, so it was a big flop for me. You missed the best ones! Fallout and Rogue Nation are great. You should watch them.
As for that Ghostbusters, it was okay. Not bad, not great either.
#8
General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What are you listening 2 n...
Last post by Daverz - Today at 04:52:08 PMQuote from: Linz on Today at 12:25:19 PMBruckner Symphony No. 6 in A Major, 1881 Version. Ed. Robert Haas, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Otto Klemperer
Just listened to this yesterday, the 2024 remaster coupled with the 5th, via Qobuz. Still holds up extremely well.
#9
Composing and Performing / Re: New orchestral work: Osiri...
Last post by relm1 - Today at 04:33:41 PMI've reached the completion of my forty minute orchestral suite based on Egyptian mythology. Having become obsessed with this topic in the past months, and initially finding the content overwhelming, I have come to understand part of the challenge is the material is complex, rich, vibrant and multi-faceted, in part because it spans thousands of years.
In ancient Egyptian mythology, the creation myth of "The Ennead" weaves together a complex tapestry of creation, divinity, destiny, and cosmic balance. The sprawling narratives is deep and very complex spanning from 6,000 to 3,500 years ago, are among the earliest preserved stories, influencing millennia of subsequent cultures and myths such as those of the Mesopotamians, Romans, Greeks, and even Hebrews.
I. City of the Sun (10')
The world begins with the primordial waters of chaos, known as Nun. From these waters emerges the first god, Atum (or Ra), who creates the mighty sun himself emerging atop the primordial mound. His children are gods known as "The Ennead" who reside in the celestial city of the sun, each representing different aspects of the universe such as life, death, birth, etc.
II. Sun God (8')
Ra embodied the power of the life-giving sun, envisioned as the great god riding across the heavens throughout the day and descending into the underworld as darkness falls.
III. Osiris (15')
The poignant story of the doomed love between King Osiris and Queen Isis highlights themes of passionate love, betrayal, savage murder, resurrection, and ultimate justice. Osiris, betrayed and murdered by his jealous brother, Set (or Seth), is resurrected by Isis for a final day for them to be together and consummate their eternal love. This leads to the birth of their only son, Horus who will ultimately avenge his father's murder while establishing Osiris as the ruler of the underworld. I absolutely loved this story. Rather than musically setting the entire story (it's way grander than my summary), I chose to set the final day Osiris and Isis spend together in their doomed love before he descends to the underworld forever.
IV. Apophis, Bringer of Chaos and Destruction (7'30")
Embodying chaos and destruction, also plays a central role. It is Ra who maintains balance and order against the chaos of Apophis, illustrating the concept of balance where opposite powers are interconnected.
Excerpt from the second movement, "Sun God".
https://clyp.it/bgldrrof
The full third movement, Osiris.
https://clyp.it/jmsu31qg
Excerpt of fourth movement, Apophis, Bringer of Chaos and Destruction.
https://clyp.it/01fwzehe
In ancient Egyptian mythology, the creation myth of "The Ennead" weaves together a complex tapestry of creation, divinity, destiny, and cosmic balance. The sprawling narratives is deep and very complex spanning from 6,000 to 3,500 years ago, are among the earliest preserved stories, influencing millennia of subsequent cultures and myths such as those of the Mesopotamians, Romans, Greeks, and even Hebrews.
I. City of the Sun (10')
The world begins with the primordial waters of chaos, known as Nun. From these waters emerges the first god, Atum (or Ra), who creates the mighty sun himself emerging atop the primordial mound. His children are gods known as "The Ennead" who reside in the celestial city of the sun, each representing different aspects of the universe such as life, death, birth, etc.
II. Sun God (8')
Ra embodied the power of the life-giving sun, envisioned as the great god riding across the heavens throughout the day and descending into the underworld as darkness falls.
III. Osiris (15')
The poignant story of the doomed love between King Osiris and Queen Isis highlights themes of passionate love, betrayal, savage murder, resurrection, and ultimate justice. Osiris, betrayed and murdered by his jealous brother, Set (or Seth), is resurrected by Isis for a final day for them to be together and consummate their eternal love. This leads to the birth of their only son, Horus who will ultimately avenge his father's murder while establishing Osiris as the ruler of the underworld. I absolutely loved this story. Rather than musically setting the entire story (it's way grander than my summary), I chose to set the final day Osiris and Isis spend together in their doomed love before he descends to the underworld forever.
IV. Apophis, Bringer of Chaos and Destruction (7'30")
Embodying chaos and destruction, also plays a central role. It is Ra who maintains balance and order against the chaos of Apophis, illustrating the concept of balance where opposite powers are interconnected.
Excerpt from the second movement, "Sun God".
https://clyp.it/bgldrrof
The full third movement, Osiris.
https://clyp.it/jmsu31qg
Excerpt of fourth movement, Apophis, Bringer of Chaos and Destruction.
https://clyp.it/01fwzehe
#10
General Classical Music Discussion / Re: Musical depictions of the ...
Last post by Peter Power Pop - Today at 04:28:50 PMRameau: Les Indes galantes, First entrée, "Le Turc généreux" (Les Arts Florissants / William Christie)