TheMusicalMarine Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Forgive the generic header. I've been thinking about this for awhile, and what the hell, there's no harm in posting my thoughts. It seems to me that the people that frequent this jazz boards (and I'd assume the other big two) are on a higher plane than the rest of society. Not to say better, but it seems that you people all share the following traits: impeccable taste in music (obviously) an articulate manner of writing a developed sense of humour politically savvy, or at aware of the world around happiness just doing what you're doing, whatever that may be I don't know what point I'm trying to prove, but it's oh so refreshing to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couw Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 when I am not visiting this board I am surfing pr0n, eating burgers, and drinking a whole lot. what does that prove? besides, I like stoopid music. happiness alright, but the rest? nah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 I'm on exactly the same plane as everyone else. A Ryanair one, I suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 when I am not visiting this board I am surfing pr0n, eating burgers, and drinking a whole lot. what does that prove? besides, I like stoopid music. happiness alright, but the rest? nah. Whatcha drinkin'? I can't say I'm happy what I'm doing at my job but is sure does help pay for my jazz habit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couw Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Whatcha drinkin'? guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 A sense of humour? Does he think we're kidding??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 What? Am I a clown to you? Are You laughing at me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 It seems to me that the people that frequent this jazz boards (and I'd assume the other big two) are on a higher plane than the rest of society. Dude, either you're way off, or the rest of society is even worse off than I thought. From our dear friend PFunkjazz: Does anyone else wonder how the typical Organissimo board member would be defined? By gender, income, age, etc etc. Based on observation of the board rather than strictly quantifiable research data, the picture of a typical member that I get is of: an obese American white male, who puts in a straight six hours a day on the board, shovelling junk food and beer in one end while expelling Bronx cheers out the other, occasionally breaking to surf some porn and maybe jerk off, who thinks Kerry is some sort of radical, and all the while imagines, Walter Mitty-like, that he's an influential and respected arbiter of taste at the centre of the jazz world. Here's the original thread... Whatever happened to that guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 That was a very kind post, TheMusicalMarine! I think we fall into a couple different camps around here. The Scholars and the Silly. I've got the head of a cat... so I guess I'm not a scholar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Synergy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonym Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 No, I think he's right on the money there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonym Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 BTW, isn't Pfink or whatever he's called these days, a mod over at AAJ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 (edited) BTW, isn't Pfink or whatever he's called these days, a mod over at AAJ? He stormed off from there too last summer. Outraged at some of the jazz magazines that 'silly' members like myself were defending. He gave the impression he was writing a scholarly tome. Edited January 8, 2005 by Bev Stapleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonym Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Yeah, I always got the impression he was a bit up himself. Preaching down to his congregation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connoisseur series500 Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 impeccable taste in music (obviously) an articulate manner of writing a developed sense of humour politically savvy, or at aware of the world around happiness just doing what you're doing, whatever that may be I know you're not referring to Couw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMusicalMarine Posted January 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Alright, I concede. I didn't mean for it to come off so high-handed. But if you had spent the last six months deployed with 2200 marines, a healthy chunk of whom are contemporary-country or rap listening gang-bangers, you'd feel the same way. So nah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Alright, I concede. I didn't mean for it to come off so high-handed. But if you had spent the last six months deployed with 2200 marines, a healthy chunk of whom are contemporary-country or rap listening gang-bangers, you'd feel the same way. So nah. I think your first post was right on, MM. I've had the same thought myself a few times... not to be arrogant, smug, or self-satisfied about it, but I think the music itself is a highly intelligent (and enjoyable) art, and tends to draw people who are a bit more reflective in general. Glad to have you aboard, too. Where were you deployed? I've never served, but I know what it's like to be isolated with a bunch of folks whose tastes run different--I worked a salmon-harvest season on a processor off Alaska back in the late 80s, and all the guys on the boat listened to Guns 'n Roses and Too Short non-stop. I got along well with 'em, but they all thought I was a little weird because I liked to read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMusicalMarine Posted January 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Ghost, I'm in Babil province (right south of Baghdad) with the 24th MEU. And while these flowers of manhood don't disdain me for my tastes, it does perplex them. In my ignorant youth, I perceive that has masked hostility. With time it will change. Thanks for the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Keep the faith, Musical Marine. See you when you get home, ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 It's good to have you here Musical Marine! I agree with Ghost. I think your original post had merit. I think if a person has ended up on this forum, it's because they think for themselves. I think a person that can find the beauty in jazz has to have a certain depth. To me, jazz has more feeling in it than other music. I know classical music is very powerful, but there is something about the cry from a horn that seems to come from a player's soul. That's why I love later period Coltrane. To me, his music isn't just a series of notes, but it is something that is almost alive to me. I hope you get to come home soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connoisseur series500 Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Nice to have you here, MM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maren Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 MM, that was a very kind post! And I think the clowning responses were more poking fun at them(our)selves, than saying you were heavy-handed! Aw shucks! Well, I can't say I hope my nephew (recently completed boot camp in San Diego) gets to Iraq so you can encounter him (know what I mean?) but if that should come to pass, he's another jazzhead Marine... I've appreciated your other posts, too! Glad to have you aboard and wishing you the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 MM, great post and thanks for sharing with us. As Mr. Sangrey just said, keep the faith. Hopefully you will be home soon and posting more often. Best wishes to you and the whole 24th MEU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILLYQ Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Best wishes to you, MM- teach them youngins about Jazz!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris olivarez Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Good to hear from you MM stay safe and get home soon!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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