Unpopular Opinions

[Mandryka]

bumpity bump!

I have had more than enough of "Ich Habe Genug" BWV 82

I've been searching for a recording using swanee whistle and kazoo, or singing "I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts" to the tune of Schlummert ein, ihr matten Augen. But this is the best I can do -- actually I think it's so bad it's funny.

[Mandryka]

In the 18th century, Italian music was the most original, developed and fecund, and most of the greatest non-Italian composers, such as Gluck, Haydn and Mozart, were all heavily indebted to it. Even JS Bach was not exempt of its positive influence.

Later, Italian music was corrupted precisely by French and German influences intruding upon it.

I'd be more inclined to agree if you'd said "In the 17th century"

[Florestan]

I'd be more inclined to agree if you'd said "In the 17th century"

You can think of it this way: Italians were the leaders in the 17th century as well, but all others were following close suit. The difference is, that in the 18th century the Italians were moving forward at a fast pace, while all others, most conspicuously the French, were lagging far behind.

[Brian]

Here's my unpopular opinion: if all the triangles disappeared from all the percussion sections, it wouldn't be a loss, and few people would be sad. I can't think of a piece that's better because of a triangle, except maybe some romantic opera overtures and other frothy light ballet things.

[Papy Oli]

I've been searching for a recording using swanee whistle and kazoo, or singing "I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts" to the tune of Schlummert ein, ihr matten Augen. But this is the best I can do -- actually I think it's so bad it's funny.

With Colin Sell ?

[Florestan]

Here's my unpopular opinion: if all the triangles disappeared from all the percussion sections, it wouldn't be a loss, and few people would be sad. I can't think of a piece that's better because of a triangle, except maybe some romantic opera overtures and other frothy light ballet things.

I say, you're bloody wrong! What would Liszt's First PC be without the triangle? No, this is not a tongue-in-cheek question, on the contrary, please think hard about it.

[Papy Oli]

I can't think of a piece that's better because of a triangle

Any short piece from Bermuda?

I'll see myself out...

[Mandryka]

With Colin Sell ?

With Samantha dancing to it.

[Florestan]

Any short piece from Bermuda?

I'll see myself out...

Hah! Bravo, mon vieux!

[Florestan]

Samantha dancing to it.

If you mean Samantha Fox in her prime, her not having a triangle would have been a premium (pun). 

[Papy Oli]

With Samantha dancing to it.

Seen her on stage once. Delightful. Even Sven couldn't look away!!!

/British interlude

[Papy Oli]

Hah! Bravo, mon vieux!

I try...

[Florestan]

If you mean Samantha Fox in her prime, her not having a triangle would have been a premium (pun). 

EDIT: I confused Samantha Fox with Sabrina --- but I still stand by it. 

[Papy Oli]

I think Brian already has genug of this...

[Papy Oli]

EDIT: I confused Samantha Fox with Sabrina --- but I still stand by it. 

Easily done...

[Florestan]

I try...

Ça ira! 

[Florestan]

Easily done...

Mon semblable, - mon frère! 

[Mandryka]

If you mean Samantha Fox in her prime, her not having a triangle would have been a premium (pun). 

I'm sorry I haven't a clue what you mean.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Sorry_I_Haven%27t_a_Clue

[Florestan]

I'm sorry I haven't a clue what you mean.

Imagine her without the triangle and you'll easily get what I mean... 

(Take into account what I said before: I confused Samantha Fox with Sabrina.)

[Papy Oli]

Anyway...

Liszt...