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Title: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Haffner on June 10, 2009, 07:26:48 AM
Hi everyone, Andy here. I had to take aLOT of time off because of my project has begun to escalate. I've been writing, playing, and studying music constantly, so I just didn't have much time to discuss.

Apologies to anyone (if anyone ;)) who was wondering where the h#%@ I was.

I won't be posting much for now, but I guess I'm "back". I have been also feeling kind of boring compared to most guys on this forum, as all I really listen to these days is...you guessed, it: Wagner, Bruckner, Beethoven, and Richard Strauss. Even Joseph Haydn, Verdi, and Mozart don't get played anywhere near as much anymore. I feel like my Romati-Teutono thing would once again bore people to death.

In any event, glad to be checking in on this: by far the best "Our Music" forum that has ever existed.

Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: karlhenning on June 10, 2009, 07:28:50 AM
Delighted to 'see' you again, Andryushka!
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Harry on June 10, 2009, 07:29:56 AM
Well its good to see all is okay with ya! ;D
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Haffner on June 10, 2009, 07:31:44 AM
Quote from: Harry on June 10, 2009, 07:29:56 AM
Well its good to see all is okay with ya! ;D


Hey Harry!...oooo, nice Fledermaus there!
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: ChamberNut on June 10, 2009, 04:11:50 PM
Quote from: AndyD. on June 10, 2009, 07:26:48 AM
as all I really listen to these days is...you guessed, it: Wagner, Bruckner, Beethoven, and Richard Strauss.

What's the problem here Andy?  None that I can see.  8) Carry on dude!  0:)
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Brian on June 10, 2009, 06:20:42 PM
Andy!!!!!!
We've missed you. Glad to see you around.  :)

And there is nothing boring about listening to classical music  0:)
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Haffner on June 11, 2009, 01:11:00 AM
Thanks so much, Ray and Brian, for the welcome back! I really makes my morning!
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Keemun on June 11, 2009, 05:45:30 AM
Good to see you back, Andy. :)
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: bhodges on June 11, 2009, 05:51:13 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on June 10, 2009, 07:26:48 AM
I have been also feeling kind of boring compared to most guys on this forum, as all I really listen to these days is...you guessed, it: Wagner, Bruckner, Beethoven, and Richard Strauss.

And the problem is...?  ;D

Welcome back!

--Bruce
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Haffner on June 11, 2009, 06:15:09 AM
Hey, I feel so welcome, thanks guys!
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: karlhenning on June 11, 2009, 06:41:09 AM
Well, just call me "chopped liver" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,12994.msg318292.html#msg318292)  ;D
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Keemun on June 11, 2009, 08:47:02 AM
Quote from: bhodges on June 11, 2009, 05:51:13 AM
And the problem is...?  ;D

. . . there's no Mahler.  ;)

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 11, 2009, 06:41:09 AM
Well, just call me "chopped liver" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,12994.msg318292.html#msg318292)  ;D

Hi, Karl Chopped Liver.  ;D
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: karlhenning on June 11, 2009, 08:49:41 AM
Most accommodating of you, neighbor!  ;D 8)
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Keemun on June 11, 2009, 08:51:54 AM
I do what I can for my fellows, one small step at a time.  8)
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Haffner on June 11, 2009, 09:07:51 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 11, 2009, 06:41:09 AM
Well, just call me "chopped liver" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,12994.msg318292.html#msg318292)  ;D



You're the only 21st Century composer I listen to.
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: karlhenning on June 11, 2009, 09:11:48 AM
I am deeply honored! I withdraw the delicatessen remark, your worship.
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Haffner on June 11, 2009, 09:18:20 AM
Quote from: Keemun on June 11, 2009, 08:47:02 AM
. . . there's no Mahler.  ;)




You know, some people will really resent me for this, but when I play Mahler I play the 9th, the Abbado Dvd or the classic Karajan.

The other symphonies are obviously brilliant, but that 9th....Transcendent, Mystical,Profoundly Moving...feel free to jump in here.
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: karlhenning on June 11, 2009, 09:19:25 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on June 11, 2009, 09:18:20 AM
The other symphonies are obviously brilliant, but that 9th....Transcendent, Mystical,Profoundly Moving...feel free to jump in here.

Below the green lemon?
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: ChamberNut on June 11, 2009, 09:34:00 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 11, 2009, 09:19:25 AM
Below the green lemon?

Bingo!  8)
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Haffner on June 11, 2009, 11:13:08 AM
"Pushing the Envelope For Discoloured Fruit"
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Que on June 11, 2009, 11:20:41 AM
Welcome back, Andy. :)

Q
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Haffner on June 11, 2009, 11:25:00 AM
Quote from: Que on June 11, 2009, 11:20:41 AM
Welcome back, Andy. :)

Q


Hey, thanks so much!
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Dr. Dread on June 11, 2009, 11:26:21 AM
\m/
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Keemun on June 11, 2009, 11:31:17 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on June 11, 2009, 09:18:20 AM

You know, some people will really resent me for this, but when I play Mahler I play the 9th, the Abbado Dvd or the classic Karajan.

The other symphonies are obviously brilliant, but that 9th....Transcendent, Mystical,Profoundly Moving...feel free to jump in here.

Mahler's 9th is my second favorite work of his, after his 2nd, so no resentment here.  But having listened to Bernstein's 1987 recording of Mahler's 2nd this morning, I'm once again convinced that a good recording of this work is a listening experience not to be missed.  :)
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Dr. Dread on June 11, 2009, 11:36:20 AM
Why would someone resent you for listening to music.  ???
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: karlhenning on June 11, 2009, 11:40:31 AM
Quote from: MN Dave on June 11, 2009, 11:36:20 AM
Why would someone resent you for listening to music.  ???

Can a case be made for listening to music?  8)
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Dr. Dread on June 11, 2009, 11:42:04 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 11, 2009, 11:40:31 AM
Can a case be made for listening to music?  8)

Indeed. For example, if I didn't listen to music, I might throttle certain people.  0:)
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Haffner on June 11, 2009, 12:17:55 PM
Quote from: Keemun on June 11, 2009, 11:31:17 AM
Mahler's 9th is my second favorite work of his, after his 2nd, so no resentment here.  But having listened to Bernstein's 1987 recording of Mahler's 2nd this morning, I'm once again convinced that a good recording of this work is a listening experience not to be missed.  :)



Oh JA! Bernstein's Mahler as a general, gotta-have rule.
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Haffner on June 11, 2009, 12:18:45 PM
Quote from: MN Dave on June 11, 2009, 11:42:04 AM
Indeed. For example, if I didn't listen to music, I might throttle certain people.  0:)



I'd say this makes a great case.
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: knight66 on June 13, 2009, 02:09:54 PM
Andy, Good to see you back. Post when you can, what you can.

Mike
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: greg on June 13, 2009, 06:46:32 PM
Yo yo yo, Andy!
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Haffner on June 14, 2009, 04:30:10 PM
Quote from: Bahamut on June 13, 2009, 06:46:32 PM
Yo yo yo, Andy!


Yo Yo Yo YOOO HI :D!
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Renfield on June 14, 2009, 07:15:18 PM
Quote from: knight on June 13, 2009, 02:09:54 PM
Andy, Good to see you back. Post when you can, what you can.

Mike

Ditto! I tend to go by that tenet myself, of late, so it took me a while to add my comment here. But of course, it's always good to see you back. :)
Title: Re: Back, Though Just a Bit
Post by: Haffner on June 15, 2009, 05:24:24 AM
Quote from: Renfield on June 14, 2009, 07:15:18 PM
Ditto! I tend to go by that tenet myself, of late, so it took me a while to add my comment here. But of course, it's always good to see you back. :)



It's great to be welcomed by YOU!