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[doublelibra]

(That's How You Sing) Amazing Grace by Low

Play it loud!

[jenny407]

qbounce, on Apr 11 2010, 09:49 PM, said:

jenny407, on Apr 11 2010, 05:08 AM, said:

"I'm STILL trying to learn how to embed videos. I got closer this time." (quote qbounce - today)
Well, my "fabulous" explanation doesn't seem to help anybody. Proof: Germans just can't explain - at least not in English. I'm actually good at explaining things in German - my pupils and my friends (mostly) agree.

Well Jenny, you can try it with me in German, but I'm not likely to get it. haha

Actually I was married to a Swiss woman for 16 years, but you still can't call what she spoke German, even though she's from Zurich.

Anyway, Danke feil mol (sp?) for trying, and getting me that much closer!!

Bitte - gern geschehen! (You're welcome.) It looks a bit like you use the "embed youtube" feature on the youtube-page, perhaps? You know - just don't bother - I find your posts work fine. It's just that teachers like me find it hard to resist when anybody asks for any explanation. I'll def. shut up about that now!

Nice to learn your former wife was Swiss. Yes, they speak a funny kind of German for us - but sounds very charming.


What I'm listening to now? Silence again! A pleasure after working.

[qbounce]

Just trying something new, and failing miserably at it.

Edited by qbounce, 13 April 2010 - 05:39 PM.

[StillFingers]

[StillFingers]

For those having issues with putting youtube videos in your posts, double click on the graphic below to view instructions for manually typing in the html commands to do so...

[spot]

StillFingers, on Apr 14 2010, 04:29 PM, said:

For those having issues with putting youtube videos in your posts, double click on the graphic below to view instructions for manually typing in the html commands to do so...

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That sounds simple. Let's see just how badly I can mess it up. (I test software - it's my job to mess things up.)

Listening to Chopin's Waltz in A-flat major. Let's see if Jerry's instructions work for me.



Hey! it worked! Wow!!!!!!! Thanks, Jerry. (now, will I remember it tomorrow???)

[jenny407]

spot, on Apr 15 2010, 06:02 AM, said:

That sounds simple. Let's see just how badly I can mess it up. (I test software - it's my job to mess things up.)

Listening to Chopin's Waltz in A-flat major. Let's see if Jerry's instructions work for me.

Hey! it worked! Wow!!!!!!! Thanks, Jerry. (now, will I remember it tomorrow???)

Well done, Spot! Well, didn't I say all along: Ask StillFingers. I'd be jealous of this obvious success in explaining, but okay - it being Jerry, it's okay. Honestly I'm glad for you. Keep posting! We definitely need a variety of music in here. You represent the classic department for me. And Chopin is beautiful.

Jenny

[spot]

jenny407, on Apr 15 2010, 12:34 AM, said:

spot, on Apr 15 2010, 06:02 AM, said:

That sounds simple. Let's see just how badly I can mess it up. (I test software - it's my job to mess things up.)

Listening to Chopin's Waltz in A-flat major. Let's see if Jerry's instructions work for me.

Hey! it worked! Wow!!!!!!! Thanks, Jerry. (now, will I remember it tomorrow???)

Well done, Spot! Well, didn't I say all along: Ask StillFingers. I'd be jealous of this obvious success in explaining, but okay - it being Jerry, it's okay. Honestly I'm glad for you. Keep posting! We definitely need a variety of music in here. You represent the classic department for me. And Chopin is beautiful.

Jenny

It was all the examples. You tried, but didn't have the examples. I need pictures. Small words and many pictures. Small brains work that way.

[jenny407]

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It was all the examples. You tried, but didn't have the examples. I need pictures. Small words and many pictures. Small brains work that way.
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Spot, I know. (I don't agree with the "small brains", though!) I'm really a very successful teacher - you know why? Because half of the time, I ask the pupils to explain stuff to each other, in their own words, with their own examples. My highlight was: A girl asks a question on French grammar. I make her repeat three times - I don't understand. I ask: "Can anybody answer that?" Another girl answers. I don't understand a word. (It was all German - no fun, no irony - but for me, it might have been Chinese.) I ask: "Did that answer your question? Do you understand now?" "Yes! Thanx." Creepy, eh? (But Jerry's explanation was no Chinese to me.) Have a nice day!

Edited by jenny407, 16 April 2010 - 07:05 AM.

[Edinburgh Colin]

StillFingers, on Apr 15 2010, 12:29 AM, said:

For those having issues with putting youtube videos in your posts, double click on the graphic below to view instructions for manually typing in the html commands to do so...

youtubeembedd.JPG

cheers can finally do it now

[qbounce]

And now even a dense guy like me can post embed videos too. Sorry guys, but you created the monster!

And, doublelibra, I really liked the "LOW" video you posted. What station do you listen to, and do they have an online site? You always play interesting stuff I've never heard before.

Thanks.

[StillFingers]

[qbounce]

The Strokes. Even if you don't like the music, the video is fun to watch.

[StillFingers]

[spot]

jenny407, on Apr 16 2010, 12:04 AM, said:

Spot, I know. (I don't agree with the "small brains", though!) I'm really a very successful teacher - you know why? Because half of the time, I ask the pupils to explain stuff to each other, in their own words, with their own examples. My highlight was: A girl asks a question on French grammar. I make her repeat three times - I don't understand. I ask: "Can anybody answer that?" Another girl answers. I don't understand a word. (It was all German - no fun, no irony - but for me, it might have been Chinese.) I ask: "Did that answer your question? Do you understand now?" "Yes! Thanx." Creepy, eh? (But Jerry's explanation was no Chinese to me.) Have a nice day!

I thought you spoke German.

So what am I listening to? My foster cat meowing at me and an advertisement on the radio.

[jenny407]

J.

[StillFingers]

Absolutely amazing...

[Wheelsonfire]

[JohnnyO]

[StillFingers]

Wheelsonfire, on Apr 20 2010, 12:48 PM, said:

That sure brought back memories, it's the composition played at the end of The Dear Hunter, an amazing movie, a haunting bit of music, thnx Wheels

[Wheelsonfire]

StillFingers, on Apr 20 2010, 11:22 PM, said:

Wheelsonfire, on Apr 20 2010, 12:48 PM, said:

That sure brought back memories, it's the composition played at the end of The Dear Hunter, an amazing movie, a haunting bit of music, thnx Wheels

Hi Jerry

Yes, amazing movie, Williams is one of my favorite composers.

I came across the following piece maybe 10 or 15 years ago and to date I have yet to find a piece so moving.

Recommendation; CRANK THE VOLUME UP TO THE LAST




Regards

John

[spot]

Rachmaninov's 2nd symphony.

Edited by spot, 21 April 2010 - 03:49 AM.

[Wheelsonfire]

Rachmaninov is a genius!!!

[jenny407]

And now again for something classical - from me, for a change!

Again, I'm not an expert at all. But: This reminds me of 2003, in Paris. I went there on a trip with my kids (my son was 7 at the time, my daughter 12) and a (girl)friend. It happened to be Berlioz bicentennial (200th birthday), and there was a big celebration, with music and fireworks, on the Arche de la Défense (modern quarter, a bit outside) at night. What a magical moment! Unforgettable. Even my children were spellbound. Next day, in the Marais quarter, we listened to some music students playing something classical (Vivaldi?), and again it was a very special performance, all the love for the music and the fun and enjoyment clearly felt.

Edited by jenny407, 21 April 2010 - 07:59 AM.

[Wheelsonfire]

[spot]

The "Coronation Mass" by Mozart I can't say it is one of my favorite pieces, but I am listening to the radio.

[doublelibra]

qbounce, on Apr 16 2010, 10:33 AM, said:

And now even a dense guy like me can post embed videos too. Sorry guys, but you created the monster!

And, doublelibra, I really liked the "LOW" video you posted. What station do you listen to, and do they have an online site? You always play interesting stuff I've never heard before.

Thanks.

Wow, I guess it's been a while since I got on this thread. Thanks, qbounce. You post some really good music, too. I have had a lifetime of exposure to lots of music, coming fom a family of musicians. I like some mainstream music, but also look for more obscure stuff all the time. Local radio here SUCKS, but digital cable radio has some good stuff. I have a huge music lbrary and a few long playlists on Last FM, and you can join and send me a friend request if you want. I'm doublelibra on that site, too. Here's that site:

http://www.last.fm/home

NPR music is excellent and has a huge archive of music, interviews, and concerts. Here's that link:

http://www.npr.org/music/

I go to quite a few music blogs too, and they have lots of free and legal downloads. One of my favorites is Largehearted Boy, and they have music, as well as literature and pop culture:

http://blog.largeheartedboy.com/

That should keep you busy for a while. I know tons more sites, too. Sometimes I fel like I'm drowning in music lol. -dl

[doublelibra]

Here's a great old psychedelic tune!

[Wheelsonfire]

The following was when a few provo's got early release from prison lol

Edited by Wheelsonfire, 22 April 2010 - 08:14 AM.

[jenny407]

doublelibra, on Apr 22 2010, 05:30 AM, said:

Local radio here SUCKS, but digital cable radio has some good stuff. I have a huge music lbrary and a few long playlists on Last FM, and you can join and send me a friend request if you want. I'm doublelibra on that site, too. Here's that site:

http://www.last.fm/home

NPR music is excellent and has a huge archive of music, interviews, and concerts. Here's that link:

http://www.npr.org/music/

I go to quite a few music blogs too, and they have lots of free and legal downloads. One of my favorites is Largehearted Boy, and they have music, as well as literature and pop culture:

http://blog.largeheartedboy.com/

Doublelibra, thanks for sharing! I found that very interesting. J.