fallatyourfeet
Filthy Mayhemer
You'll never see the end of the road while you're travelling with me.
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Post by fallatyourfeet on Oct 28, 2010 15:52:53 GMT
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Post by devil-may-care on Oct 28, 2010 17:30:30 GMT
Absolutely amazing! ;D I kept getting the feeling the pianist was thinking about doing someone's taxes, and that he was only playing the piano to keep his hands busy. ;D ;D He was just effortless! ;D |
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Post by crumbs on Oct 29, 2010 11:37:45 GMT
Stunning indeed - thank you. |
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Post by eshalda on Oct 29, 2010 14:34:41 GMT
I have just returned from the campus of Leeds University, from the Clothworkers Centenary concert Hall to be exact, where I saw performed the most amazing harpsichord recital by Mahan Esfahani. The programme included a work by Olando Gibbons,five praelidia and fugues by Bach, and a new work called Rhema by Marc Yeats and some Scarlatti. All were fantastic. If you closed your eyes and stretched your imagination, you could imagine James giving his recital.
I have seen three of these lunchtime concerts now which last about one hour, and best of all, they are free
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Post by inky on Oct 29, 2010 22:02:15 GMT
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Post by xjsarah on Oct 30, 2010 1:51:36 GMT
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Post by Wyvern on Oct 31, 2010 16:56:31 GMT
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fallatyourfeet
Filthy Mayhemer
You'll never see the end of the road while you're travelling with me.
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Post by fallatyourfeet on Nov 8, 2010 14:32:03 GMT
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Post by xjsarah on Nov 12, 2010 12:42:11 GMT
I know it's not yet Christmas, but nonetheless I've been listening to a gorgeous instrumental version of one of my favourite carols, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=roy3Ft6Fvbk |
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Post by eshalda on Nov 12, 2010 16:26:09 GMT
Don't worry xj I believe this is an advent hymn, and as such can be played/sung before Christmas. It is also a particular favourite of mine, especially sung unaccompanied and by candle light- Kings College Cambridge do a very good version of this processional hymn. Another favourite is 'Three Kings from Persian lands Afar.'
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Post by devil-may-care on Nov 17, 2010 15:45:20 GMT
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Post by crumbs on Nov 22, 2010 21:46:13 GMT
Brahms Symphony No 3 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvcg3fXV3rs'Tis a very famous piece, especially the third movement (not the bit I've popped in - that's the first movement). Brahms was a funny 'ol fella...... |
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Post by xjsarah on Nov 27, 2010 2:04:58 GMT
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Post by lew on Dec 17, 2010 13:38:12 GMT
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fJK8CRLOuYJust hold me, maria mena......thanks to the lovely Chris Evans, and the bloke in the vid is not bad as well ;D  Anyway how do you post the youtube thing on here, worked once now hates me 
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Post by TheDaisy on Dec 17, 2010 22:55:56 GMT
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fallatyourfeet
Filthy Mayhemer
You'll never see the end of the road while you're travelling with me.
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Post by fallatyourfeet on Dec 22, 2010 10:33:12 GMT
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xsarabee
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... a sorta fairytale with you...
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Post by xsarabee on Dec 22, 2010 22:57:22 GMT
I fell for Runrig way back in 1988 when I first heard Protect and Survive.  I saw them live once, at the Ruisrock Festival in my city in 1993. Currently listening to a new song by R.E.M. called It Happened Today off the forthcoming album Collapse Into Now. This has replaced all the Christmas music on my playlist during the last two days, I'm so totally in love with it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mV1H8e2CgM&feature=channel |
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Heartabam
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Curse you careless air!!
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Post by Heartabam on Dec 22, 2010 23:33:59 GMT
Am currently listening to Copperhead road by steve earl.....blame jeremy...and the adorable mayor with his dancing. edit: yes I am doing the same dance to it alone in my room sadly  everyone is asleep. |
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Post by inky on Dec 24, 2010 23:37:46 GMT
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Post by xjsarah on Dec 25, 2010 1:15:14 GMT
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Post by dit on Dec 25, 2010 1:22:24 GMT
I've been out tonight singing round the piano with the local operatic society. No-one was prepared to sing this. Now I know why.
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Post by xjsarah on Dec 25, 2010 1:29:26 GMT
IMHO, one of her best recordings ever - and I've listened to a lot of her stuff over the years. Just gorgeous. *sigh* |
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fallatyourfeet
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Post by fallatyourfeet on Jan 1, 2011 12:37:05 GMT
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Post by dit on Jan 1, 2011 17:54:01 GMT
Am I allowed "What were you listening to"?
I went to a brilliant concert last night, the Manchester Concert Orchestra with soprano and tenor soloists. It had a late start as it was timed to finish as the New Year arrived and was an absolutely fabulous evening. There were some beautiful pieces (Nimrod, Fantasia of Greensleeves, Nessun Dorma), some excellent patriotic stuff (Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory) and lots of silliness - they made out they couldn't have cannon in the 1812 because of 'elfen safety' so we all had paper bags with numbers on to blow up then 'pop' when our number was held up, and it worked! Then there were fireworks and balloons at the end.
In addition to all of this, one of the trombonists endeared himself to every lady in my party because he got increasingly naughty as the evening went on, starting off in a small way by bouncing up and down in his seat, developing through putting a paper bag on his head and ending up by stealing a small gong from the percussionists behind him and standing very solemnly towards the end of the encore of Nessun Dorma to give one quiet tap of the gong, for which he took his own bow. The other performers were in stitches and obviously didn't mind.
This is the JMB related bit...
The odd thing was that in the car afterwards I realised that this man actually reminded me of James in his mannerisms and movements (he did a little 'victory dance' at one point which was very reminiscent), also his hair and build, and I wasn't going to mention it as it seemed too well, convenient, or my over-vivid imagination at it again. But as we were driving home one of my friends added to the conversation with, "Well, of course you would have liked him, Dit, he was very much like James May", and the other two immediately agreed, so I didn't feel quite so silly after all.
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Post by flatin5th - Knight of the NC on Jan 1, 2011 19:10:25 GMT
Listening and watching - DVD
P!nk
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Post by xjsarah on Jan 3, 2011 23:55:58 GMT
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Post by xjsarah on Jan 4, 2011 0:42:19 GMT
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Post by devil-may-care on Jan 4, 2011 5:41:12 GMT
Am I allowed "What were you listening to"? I went to a brilliant concert last night, the Manchester Concert Orchestra with soprano and tenor soloists. It had a late start as it was timed to finish as the New Year arrived and was an absolutely fabulous evening. There were some beautiful pieces (Nimrod, Fantasia of Greensleeves, Nessun Dorma), some excellent patriotic stuff (Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory) and lots of silliness - they made out they couldn't have cannon in the 1812 because of 'elfen safety' so we all had paper bags with numbers on to blow up then 'pop' when our number was held up, and it worked! Then there were fireworks and balloons at the end. In addition to all of this, one of the trombonists endeared himself to every lady in my party because he got increasingly naughty as the evening went on, starting off in a small way by bouncing up and down in his seat, developing through putting a paper bag on his head and ending up by stealing a small gong from the percussionists behind him and standing very solemnly towards the end of the encore of Nessun Dorma to give one quiet tap of the gong, for which he took his own bow. The other performers were in stitches and obviously didn't mind. This is the JMB related bit...The odd thing was that in the car afterwards I realised that this man actually reminded me of James in his mannerisms and movements (he did a little 'victory dance' at one point which was very reminiscent), also his hair and build, and I wasn't going to mention it as it seemed too well, convenient, or my over-vivid imagination at it again. But as we were driving home one of my friends added to the conversation with, "Well, of course you would have liked him, Dit, he was very much like James May", and the other two immediately agreed, so I didn't feel quite so silly after all. Sounds like a fantastic night out, Dit! Guess your over-vivid imagination was right on the money! ;D ;D |
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fallatyourfeet
Filthy Mayhemer
You'll never see the end of the road while you're travelling with me.
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Post by fallatyourfeet on Jan 5, 2011 11:05:56 GMT
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Post by crumbs on Jan 5, 2011 18:56:07 GMT
It is indeed a classic, as is the younger brother that wrote and sings it! I like Tim too, but not in the same way as Neil..... ( - ;
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I've been giving old Leon Russell a whirl on youtube. I bought his singles of Delta Lady and Stranger in a Strange Land and loved his voice. Always thought he was a much under-rated talent. Thank you Sir Elt for acknowledging him and for giving him a wider audience 
I held you, you felt me, I touched you, you kissed me.......
everyone is asleep.
