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Thank you!!
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The Joshua Rifkin cantatas swing a lot more than Harnoncourt's, IMO.
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I love this album - the title is self-explanatory, and the performances are idiomatic without being overtly of the "original instruments" school.
I second that.
Another recording that's been getting a lot of play from me lately is the Hilliard Ensemble recording of the Motets. I don't have any other versions so I can't compare. I can only tell you that I listen to this one a LOT.
I also like Hilary Hahn's version of the violin concerti, but that may not be everyone's cup of tea.
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Very cool - Hopefully the first of many!
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I bought a Godin classical Thursday afternoon, I've really been jones-ing for a classical for quite a while. Only 400 bills, I'm quite impressed for that price!
That's happy!
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I'm glad I found this thread because I wanted to update my progress.
Since isolating my allergy to food dyes, I've done a lot of research on them and also on the "hidden" ingredients in foods that have dyes. I've also found that I'm allergic to sulfites, nitrites, and nitrates.
Just tonight I was reading more about these things and found this: http://www.sweetpoison.com/food-additives-to-avoid.html
When you start researching this stuff and paying attention to food labels, it gets pretty depressing. But my wife and I have made a concerted effort to not buy pre-packaged food, to remove all lunch meats / processed meats from our home, and pay very close attention to the labels.
I mentioned earlier that my symptoms have cleared up and that's true. I still have limited break-outs now and again, mainly from hidden ingredients; it's especially hard to avoid since I'm on the road all the time. But I'm getting wiser at knowing / sensing / assuming things have dye. As a result, I've lost about 20 lbs, weight that I've certainly needed to lose. Mainly it's because I can't eat anything sweet and I used to have an outrageous sweet tooth. Even things like chocolate candy bars are off the list for me, but not necessarily because of dyes. Surprisingly, since I've cut so much sugar out of my diet, I can't eat regular candy bars (think Snickers, Hershey's, etc.) simply because now they taste way too sweet to me. Too much "sugar" (actually high fructose corn syrup usually). Nasty!!!
The other surprising thing is that some issues have cleared up that I did not think were related. Namely and without going into to too much detail, my digestive system is much more regular than it's been in the last 10 years. Seriously. I thought I was lactose intolerant, but now I can eat ice cream (Breyer's only... no dyes, no artificial ingredients) or have a bowl of cereal without any digestive issues at all. If I tried that before, my stomach would be doing back-flips all night and the ... ahem ... end result was not pretty.
The other issue that has cleared up is my jaw, which was clicking loudly and sometimes painfully when I ate. And I swear my other joints feel better, too. This is probably due to the fact that I'm eating better overall, but I honestly think my body was trying to tell me "Enough of this shit!!!" I mean, I've always ate vegetables and fruits but I think I was putting so much other crap in my body that it didn't matter.
Jim - I'm so glad to read all of this. Very cool that you were able to turn all that around just by diet alone.
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I had some great experiences both playing and listening there. I'd like to see that continue for others.
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Glad I had the chance to stop in with Kevin a few years ago. Best of luck in whatever every comes next.
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Peace, blessings, and condolences to you and your family, Rolf.
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Cool. I've also heard reports of the Backstage Pass show we did turning up on PBS stations across the country.
Nice to see you! Where you bin keepin yerself brother Joe?
Been meaning to give you a call brother Paul. Bin keepin myself busy, is where!
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This afternoon at 1:45 eastern while driving in my car I heard Smokin' Section on Sirius!
Congrats guys!
Cool. I've also heard reports of the Backstage Pass show we did turning up on PBS stations across the country.
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The Lutherans are loose! Oh God, they're loose!
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Just want to express my sincere appreciation for all the support everyone has given us over the years, whether it be in person or virtually. I've learned a lot about a lot of things hanging out here, and it's been a great pleasure meeting those of you who where able to out to the shows. Amazing that our trips to Philly and Israel were due to the efforts of members of this community. I consider that a blessing, for certain. And, of course, playing with Jim and Randy has been very gratifying, every step of the way. We really had some moments down through the years!
For the next few years, I've decided to put music on the back burner while I go to school full-time to get a degree in nursing, among other endeavors (all good). I will have my guitars along, and will get back to performing at some point, no doubt. I'd like to think there will be an organissimo reunion in the future. I'm sure it will be like we never quit - 10 years of Vulcan music mind-melding will do that.
I'll be busy as hell for the next few years, but, who can stay away from this place for long? I'll be checking in.
Much love to all.
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Not just yes, but HELL yes.
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Craig Taborn
Adam Rogers
Nate Smith
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I completely suck at this game.
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My dad used to work for a dental supply company called.... Accu Bite.
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It's been years since I've read Campbell, but I remember that one not being my favorite. Myths to Live By and Flight of the Wild Gander(both late 60's) are interesting reads, and his magnum opus, the Historical Atlas of World Mythology (any of its volumes), is worth a look if you can find it at the library.
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Polar opposites? They're both insane.
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No one has done any charts to my knowledge, but if you have any questions about particular passages, I'd be happy to help out. Those two tunes in particular are pretty straightforward; I think both are all dominant 7th chords from start to finish.
I'm glad you're enjoying the music enough to dig into it as a player.
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Great article on what certainly appears to be a genuinely good man. Haven't listened to baseball in years, but I can easily conjure up the sound of his voice.
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Thanks, friends!
Happy Birthday, JoeG!
in organissimo - The Band Discussion
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Wow - a nine-year-old thread. That's gotta be like 35 in internet years. Or 135.
Thanks for the kind thoughts. Obviously I've moved on to other things (all good), but there's still a piece of me here, and a piece of the whole organissimo experience in me. Never to be forgotten.
In other news, I'm going to be moving to Chicago soon, probably within a month. Never thought I'd end up living there, but now I'm really looking forward to it!
Take care, everyone, and many blessings.
~j