Ain’t that the truth. The VA had to order them so I should have them in another two weeks. I suspect with Xmas coming it might take longer than expected.
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Hemingway gave a young writer this advice once: Learn all the big words in the language, then forget them. Can’t argue with Ernie either.
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I think that’s more true today than at any other time in my life…
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lol, no doubt. When I’m reading down a piece of music, I don’t look at the dot, think, that’s a “C”, and then put my finger(s) on the “C”. I know where that dot is on my instrument.
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I’m sure that musician got his advice from Hemingway. Exact sentiment. Interesting 
Thx natbone.
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Yeah, success in the Jazz industry is a hard nut to crack. I heard a story about Herbie Hancock being challenged by Columbia Records to write a top 40 hit. He accepted the challenge and in 1973 his “Headhunters” album ranked no. 13 on the Billboard 200 then became the best selling jazz album in history. Finally establishing himself firmly with Columbia, in 1974 his release of “Chameleon” went mainstream as no. 35 on the Canadian charts. So, Herbie proved it could be done but the story behind his success and what he did to achieve it is a very interesting one, indeed. Here’s one article I found if you’re interested:
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I got to shake Herbie’s hand after a performance by him and Chick Corea. Really struck me as a humble, gentile, thoughtful person. The performance was beyond words.
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Ain’t that the truth. In a way I chose to write my thesis on this subject; computers in the field of music and are they being used for the better or for the worse? Remember the Milli Vanilli controversy? As I delved into it and learned about how recording studios were manipulating vocals to make off key singers sound professional or to increase their range, I was pissed off and shocked.
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Wow, sounds like it was phenomenal! I was able to meet him once but that was only because I happen to belong to the same Buddhist lay organization as him. We were all performing in various groups and orchestras at a World Peace convention and he came to contribute. He’s done that quite a few times. He brought his group to back up Tina Turner at a parade and convention in Washington DC.
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I was always a little jealous of horn players because their fingers basically just laid on all the keys they needed. On a fretted instrument you’re constantly moving up and down a long fretboard. Sight impaired guitarists wow me 
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We correct everything in production. Timing, pitch, note choices, note duration, timbre, you name it. It is truly like video, completely an illusion.
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When I heard about auto-tuners I thought, Wow, I didn’t know that was possible. It may be a form of “cheating” but it’s still pretty damn impressive technology.
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That’s why I stay away from most of it these days. I’m a full on reality kinda’ gal. “Bring me whatcha’ really got.” 
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I’m not impressed 
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I’m sure this isn’t the same thing and I am not a musician but I remember my first rock concert, Guns n Roses. I was horrified and confused. I couldn’t believe he couldn’t sing for crap and the music was off beat and it just sounded like garbage. I looked around, ready to be pissed with everybody else but I was the only one not enjoying myself. It took me a long time to listen to their music again.
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And @Dan_the_Man that’s why, some bands (like Rush), garnered such a following, i.e. the live show was almost better than the studio recordings.
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Within the rock genre, which has apparently become synonymous with music, the only music, I see spiritic examples of musicianship such as Dave Grohl’s release of “play”. These examples never seem to gain the traction that the Hollywood generated cyber fantasies do. It’s almost like an expression of musicianship cast to the wind for little more than the opportunity to be a musician. It is an extremely rare occasion that I find musicianship in the vogue. I don’t believe John Q Public has any understanding or appreciation for musicianship. I retired from performing a year ago primarily because of the taxation on this old body but I was also tired of playing to the zombie apocalypses. It was a very rare occasion that I felt connected to the audience musically. Yes, I entertained a lot of people but I consider that a rather superficial connection.
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That’s funny!
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Is that so? I never saw them in concert and honestly they weren’t my thing but I find it interesting. I was under the impression that they were at least decent musicians. Thx for the facts. The first time I saw the Stones live I felt embarrassed for Jagger. His dance moves on stage were so jerky and out of rhythm. I guess no one else seemed to think so but even he admitted that he was a spastic dancer. Other than that I think they are a great rock band that has stood the test of time and have written some great tunes. I have a handful of bands/musicians from each genre that I enjoy/respect. But that song by Maroon 5, “I’ve got the moves like Jagger”? When I first heard it I was thinking, poor guy, am I going to have to feel bad for you, too? 
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Here’s a great Stones cover…she’s got the moves.
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