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Fuck. I didn't even think about that (the impact on adjacent reactors). I'm trying not to be alarmist about the nuclear situation there, but it does appear to be slowly getting worse by the day. On a scale from one to ten, with "10" = Chernobyl -- I'm getting the sense from everything I'm hearing (BBC & NPR and on-line), that they're at a good solid "6" at the moment -- and headed, albeit slowly, in the wrong direction. The "experts" I'm hearing are saying that at this point, it can't get as bad as Chernobyl (because the reaction is stopped, the reactors are already cooler with a lot less pressure than Chernobyl), so maybe an "8" on the scale I just made up is as bad as it can get. Still, very little positive news seems to be happening with regards to these reactors.

Had the same problem flying back from DC in mid Feb. The bad cold you had likely has your left Eustachian tube blocked. You probably have fluid behind the eardrum, an often natural symptom of colds with sinus congestion. Blow your nose gently, and over time that will help reduce some of the negative pressure that keeps the fluid up behind your eardrum. Also, resist the urge to 'snuff' (sorry, can't think of a better verb) your runny nose, which is the worst as far as creating suction which gets you that fluid in your ears. My mother was an audiologist, and I also had a history of ear problems growing up -- so I (unfortunately) know more about the mechanics of this stuff than I otherwise would have. It may take a full week or two to unblock. I think it was a good 10 days after I got back from DC before my hearing fully returned to normal.

Edit: Another pic of the same...

How, exactly, does one get that kind of gig??

Cute cowgirl outfit!

Looks very interesting; added to my half.com want-list. On a side note, I just realized I hadn't seen the cover to "E.S.P." in eons, such that I'd completely forgotten what it looked like. (My 'go-to' recordings of this material is the 65-68 box, and I guess I hadn't paged through it (or at least where the album-cover repros are) in eons.)

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Confession: I've never heard Pet Sounds, save for two or three tracks (and probably not more than 6-8 Beach Boys tunes ever, at random times over the years). That said, "God Only Knows" is an absolutely beautiful tune. I had someone arrange it for the handbell group I directed, and it's really a stunning tune.

Anything ever come of this?? (I checked the parallel Steve Hoffman thread (linked elsewhere in this thread), and nothing was mentioned there either. I may give that thread a bump too, asking the same question.)

Listening to NPR off and on all day, and it sounds likes the consensus is that this was a quake of nearly unprecedented size (at least quakes near Japan). The last one as big in that region may have been around 976 AD, according to this scan of NY Times article from Aug 5th, 1881 - I can't believe I'm linking to an article from 1881 for an event that's relevant to today. The question then, of course -- from an engineering and emergency planning perspective -- is how do you prepare and build things to withstand a "1,000 year" event?? Sending thoughts and prayers, as events unfold -- especially that nuclear situation, which sounds far from over (and may be actually getting more dangerous. )

Wow! Quoting it in full, just so it's preserved somewhere...

FWIW, according to an eBay listing, it appears Ranelin is also on this 1981 Hubbard LP too: Mistral (that's how it's spelled)

Anyone know of any guides (on-line or otherwise) to his output? This is the best I've yet found (which does give some personnel and/or track-listings for perhaps 30% of the total of his self-produced output). I'm seeing in this Wikipeda article that he has 'over 48' self-produced recordings, which all seem to still be available (on LP) from White himself (according to the article this thread originally posted to). Any idea how much he charges per LP? Only a tiny handful are mentioned on the AMG, and virtually none of them have actual reviews. Could be interesting to look him up when I get to DC in a couple months. If folks here can recommend him (and his LP prices aren't too sky high), I could easily see picking up a good half dozen LP's from him (perhaps to start with). Edit: Here's a 2001 article on White from JazzTimes. The first couple paragraphs are a hoot... Sounds like a real character. More on him here (this is Part 2, I can't seem to find a Part 1) <<== source

Chris, you have to provide us a copy of the review!

Should have mentioned more before, that "...in the Attic" is made up of live versions of nothing but deeper album-tracks from his first 4(?) albums. I don't spin it but once every couple years or so, but it's like putting on an old well-worn favorite jacket from the back of the closet. First heard it back in college, and I haven't found it lacking 20 years later. That said, I've never felt any need to explore any of the rest of the man's catalog, as I find most of his 'hits' a little too cute by half.

Twins, separated at birth?? If so, both of you have a great day!!

The only Billy Joel album I've ever needed, recorded live, mostly lesser-known tracks that weren't huge hits. Really top-drawer stuff, none of it 'overplayed'. Songs in the Attic (1981) 1. "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)" – 5:05 2. "Summer, Highland Falls" – 3:03 3. "Streetlife Serenader" – 5:17 4. "Los Angelenos" – 3:48 5. "She's Got a Way" – 3:10 6. "Everybody Loves You Now" - 3:08 7. "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" – 4:25 8. "Captain Jack" – 7:16 9. "You're My Home" – 3:07 10. "The Ballad of Billy the Kid" – 5:28 11. "I've Loved These Days" – 4:35

Here's another stab at that link: http://www.widehive.com/

Ha! I just cut-n-pasted the info, and never looked that closely at the composer credits.

Aha! I was wondering if that might be a bass trumpet -- and if so, could that be a clue? (Also, could someone upload the third picture? Many thanks.)

Damn, even the cover itself!!! Note the AMG cover on the left, and Amazon cover on the right...

I should probably be able to figure out who this is, but can't quite seem to place him. There's three photos in all, from the same seller. (Can't seem to link the images to this thread, nor save and upload them here. Since the auction ends soon, if somebody can grab the pics and post/upload them here, that'd be great -- thanks!) Also, who's the guy standing (hunched over) in the 3rd pic?? Jesus, I just saw the "starting bid" prices on all three of these, and nearly had a heart attack. $1,750.00 each!! (Edit: the photographer was Clemens Kalischer.)

The Bastards™ seem to have it at the moment.

BTW, I was trying to find more info about a new Phil Ranelin disc that appears to have come out today. But other than the tracklisting on AMG (and the cover), I can't seem to find much info about it (I was looking for a full listing of the participants, and also the composers of all the tunes)... AMG link (fwiw) Edit: Amazon has the musicians, I see - still looking for composer credits. Those searching -- note the less-than-standard spelling of "Perseverance" on the cover (as "Perserverence") -- and how Google auto-corrects for spelling in some cases (and not others).

Just stumbled on notice of this, quite by accident. I've been curious to hear some of Phil Ranelin's short stint with Freddie circa 1979-80, and from what I've read about their two studio dates together (Skagly and The Love Connection - ) -- I'm guessing this new, live document might be a whole LOT better way to go. Long and fairly informative Press Release, and track listing with samples. Appears to be due in early May (despite the press release saying early March). 1. The Intrepid Fox (F. Hubbard) ------- 8:02 2. First Light (F. Hubbard) ----------- 10:13 3. One of Another Kind (F. Hubbard) --- 12:26 4. Happiness is Now (F. Hubbard) ------- 7:11 5. The Summer Knows (F. Hubbard) ------- 8:28 6. Blues for Duane (F. Hubbard) -------- 9:18 7. Giant Steps (F. Hubbard) ------------ 8:45 Freddie Hubbard - trumpet, flugelhorn Billy Childs - piano, Rhodes Larry Klein - bass Phil Ranelin - trombone (1-4, 6, 7) Hadley Caliman - tenor saxophone (3, 6, 7) David Schnitter - tenor saxophone (1, 2, 4) Eddie Marshall - drums (3, 5, 6, 7) Sinclair Lott - drums (1, 2, 4) Don't know either of the tenor players, though I'm sure others here probably do.