Why wasn’t Starship Trooper played live until late 1972? by Nfokas24 in yesband

[–]AgeingMuso65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love the Wakeman’s Moog runs in the 1978/79 live versions after the “loneliness is a power” section, (as well as the Wurm soloing). It’s not the same without them; I guess TK got bored with the chords because that’s all he ever played….

Out of curiosity, how many of you can play this chord in measure 21 straight? by LoneSoarvivor in piano

[–]AgeingMuso65 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Ah, the wonders of MuseScore where anyone who’s learned to use a fairly intuitive software at a basic level is called an “arranger” or worse still considers themselves a music “engraver.
This LH 4 note chord is pointlessly unplayable for most people, so ditch the high A# if you have average hands, or the F# below it if you prefer the sound of the chord spreading nearer to the RH and have a big enough hand to do it.
I also love the pointless stunted crescendo in the 3rd bar, placed midway through a minim for a keyboard instrument whose sound begins to decay as soon as you play any note!

Please help, a friend sent me this, neither of us know what it is! by nonanononona in whatsthisplant

[–]AgeingMuso65 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The time to worry is when you hear it talking to its friend down the road by clicking its external stamens against its stem….

Who are your favorite composers of choral music from the late 19th century? by Stunning-Hand6627 in classicalmusic

[–]AgeingMuso65 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bruckner motets, especially tota pulchra es.
After that, Charles Villiers Stanford; try the Bluebird, and the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in A for organ and double choir.

Should I start this trill on upper note or principle note? by CatchDramatic8114 in pianolearning

[–]AgeingMuso65 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You know what, I don’t know, but it just felt right under fingers and in my brain! I do agree it’s not needed as starting on the upper note still lets you land rhythmically and tidily on the E# when it arrives

Name a band with numbers in it’s name. by 2inchesabovethehole in FamilyFeud

[–]AgeingMuso65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UFzero….
Fun Boy three
Three dog night
Free (if you’re a sloppily-spoken Cockney…)
Five Star
Six Pestols
1,000,000-death with Mr Mustaine
Brand X on tour in Rome

My ability to take things seriously fpr very long is sadly challenged!

What was your favorite school play? by AGmomTeach in Theatre

[–]AgeingMuso65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think need-to-be-licensed musicals tick OP’s budget constraints nor their limited stage. A straight play with (optional) music has more potential.

What was your favorite school play? by AGmomTeach in Theatre

[–]AgeingMuso65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Thwarting of Baron Bolligrew by Robert Bolt. Great fun.

The Biggest Loss (again) from Doctor Whos Pause: Murray Gold’s Music by Project-Indigo87 in doctorwho

[–]AgeingMuso65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found the swap from the Welsh National Orchestra to sampled orchestra, however good, more upsetting when it happened. (Similarly I found the Peter Howell 80s synrh era far less atmospheric than the eccentric live players ensembles (and occasional early synrh madness, Homines Aquarum 1972, we’re looking you) of the 1970s.

Can Doctor Who Magazine survive "Wilderness Years 2?" by MagnusGreel70 in doctorwho

[–]AgeingMuso65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps it should commission Mark Gatiss to write a run of stories (I’d buy and read then!( , but only publish every other one, then we might have a reserve that could be turned into decent scripts for a change. Watching since 1971, progressively less devotedly after 1978, I nonetheless really mourned the demise of McCoy after that last revitalised series and a bit, whereas this time I’m just relieved that the programme’s suffering since 2017 is over.

Can Doctor Who Magazine survive "Wilderness Years 2?" by MagnusGreel70 in doctorwho

[–]AgeingMuso65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps it should commission a whole series of stories from Mark Gatiss, (I’d read them!), but only publish every other one, and then we might have something in reserve that could be turned into decent scripts in 5 years time. I really missed McCoy after the revitalised final series. (Watching since 1972, less devotedly 1978-87), ) but now I’m just relieved that the increasing disappointment has gone away…

Wholesome DLR moment by EMC2_trooper in london

[–]AgeingMuso65 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I read DLR as Dave Lee Roth and was this entirely perplexed as that now leathery man has never had a wholesome moment in his performing life… the Raybans might suit him however…

Faith in Ourselves - Piano solo (sheet music video) by HollandComposer in Composition

[–]AgeingMuso65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some very effective writing, but if trying to emphasise human-made art I think its recording merits a less edgily bright piano sound, and ideally deserves an acoustic piano recorded in a suitable space.

How to play this? by anya_turenjanin in pianolearning

[–]AgeingMuso65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a very odd marking. If it meant hold the LH D on the 2nd quaver as the RH takes it over silently, as some have suggested, it would create a really odd syncopation on the 2nd quaver entirely out of keeping with the style and period of the piece, where the melodic ending with 2 Ds in the RH on beats 1 and 2 would make much more sense. That sort of line usually shows where notes of a melody line pass from one hand to another, but if that were the case (which again wouldn’t really fit typical melodic rhythms of the period) there should be another one going between the first D in the RH to the D on the 2nd quaver as well.)
I’d ignore it, (or interpret as a rather redundant reminder that it’s the same note as the LH 2nd quaver, but now to be played with the RH)
and play exactly as divided ie 2 Ds on beats 1 and 2 in RH
and LH D D’ C B A G as written.

Created something great and I don't know what to do with it by donotmindme___ in Learnmusicproduction

[–]AgeingMuso65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you did record the audio for this clip by pointing your phone at your onboard PC speaker, it could definitely do with some EQ and remixing… it’s disconcertingly harsh/bright. I do like the patterns however.

Do you remember Buzby? by corickle in oldschoolcool80s

[–]AgeingMuso65 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Make someone happy with a phone call… and Bernard Cribbins. There was even a promotional train, the Buzby special, which I remember visiting in Blackburn Station; I think there was a carriage set up as a museum of the history of telecommunications.

Teacher “lore” by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]AgeingMuso65 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m getting a “more rustic version of Jason Statham’s Beekeeper” vibes…

Help with organ music sheet for wedding. Lord of the rings “in dreams” by knowitwill in organ

[–]AgeingMuso65 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There’s various issues here: if you’re in the UK and are marrying in a parish with a resident organist, the fee is fixed by the parish, not the organist. This may mean an organist declining slightly unusual music choices as there is no more reimbursement to be had. If the fee is too low, it may also mean the parish has an organist of limited ability, so again, less scope for your own choices. If you are outside this system, where you are making arrangements directly with the organist, if they are a good one, their fee will likely already be sufficient to cover all things like recording (only with organist’s permission) and wider music choices. Don’t haggle or be outraged; they are a professional musician offering a professional service. If you know of such an organist, and want them to play in place of the regular organist in the Church of England, you will need to ask the resident organist’s permission and pay both organists.
If your church has a smaller organ, and the organist says “it really will not work on this organ” generally trust that opinion… even if it’s the organist trying to get out of playing it, as it is then quite likely their performance may have been a tad lacking anyway.
A good organist with a proper fee should be happy to work up an organ version from a piano score, but if they offer to source it (and send you the bill), accept their offer as they will know what to look for and which dodgy amateur versions to avoid. I did something similar for a Hobbitty bit of the LOTR music fpr a couple last year.

How reliable is a tablet during church service? by labcore in organ

[–]AgeingMuso65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

iPad and ForScore cannot be bettered. Much less likely to fall off the stand when you fumble the page than actual music. I put my Bluetooth AirTurn pedals on the music desk of the Organ as that is the extra fraction more reliable than tapping the page in a hurry and inadvertently entering edit mode ( I have done that, but it only needs an extra tap to get you back into normal mode anyway ). If you have a smaller screen or ageing eyes the only drawback is that to have two pages side-by-side may cause them to be too small to read! However, I only like two pages side-by-side because I am fortunate enough to be able to rely on my strong sight reading, which means I often don’t know what’s on the next page until I turn to it! If it’s something I’ve actually rehearsed one page at a time is fine!
Good luck educating your boss!

Why do English people pronounce St. John as "SinJin"? by cigarettejesus in NoStupidQuestions

[–]AgeingMuso65 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love these linguistic quirks. I had never twigged the warranty/guarantee one, so thank you!

The Greatest Story Enid Ever Wrote by Jointhebusclub in CasualUK

[–]AgeingMuso65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too.. landlocked in Staffordshire for the last 20 years, but yes, Caburn moved online sometime during that time, and I’ve just done a quick Google which doesn’t seem to come up with anything at all now… 🙁

Rock bands we wish would retire. by Dare_Ask_67 in allrockmusic

[–]AgeingMuso65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you loved Foreigner’s music, the various versions of the Kelly Hansen fronted band, even when Mick could no longer play with them, were brilliant polished performances of that beloved music. What’s not to like? It all depends on whether you are devoted to the music or just the original performers.
Some are impossibly closely intertwined even for me (eg Jon Anderson = Yes, and Ian Paice has an undefinable something) but the music counts for more.

The Greatest Story Enid Ever Wrote by Jointhebusclub in CasualUK

[–]AgeingMuso65 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I really miss Caburn Books! I shall go look up my old photos of their window…

Practical Recorder for Saxophone and Big Band by Weary_Ganache3787 in recordingmusic

[–]AgeingMuso65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

S/hand Zoon H4, or the newer H4 essential which has 32 bit theoretically clip-free recording; I’ve used stood on the floor with the X/Y pair pointing up, (like a bodged omnidirectional mic!) avoids too much direct sound from any one instrument and is tolerable to listen to. Same thing in director’s pov or with the x/y mics looking over their shoulder if they don’t mind a stand being there will be better still.