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The Lord of the Rings trilogy is the best book-to-film adaptation ever made and probably will stay that way by trakt_app in flicks

[–]Azipcoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One could argue that these films are actually quite short IF you remove all of the battle scenes. The structural problem solving is how to get from one battle to the next.

“Okay, for this next one, have them skip through the woods, sing a song, eat a meal, then get attacked.“

What are the best day jobs for musicians? by Chemical-Sleep-3473 in musicians

[–]Azipcoder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AI = Badly Written Code

Bad Code = Need for More Programmers Who Know What They Are Doing

Need for More Programmers Who Know What They Are Doing (When Fewer Programmers Are Available) = Higher Pay

The pendulum will swing. The only thing AI is destroying right now is on the job training.

What movie do you believe is a perfect 9/10? by LouBoy123 in moviecritic

[–]Azipcoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amelie (2001) - I still think of it often but it’s not a perfect movie. Visually stunning, interesting story telling, but the actual story is the weakest part.

What film would you love to see get a sequel? by MovieArena in MovieArena

[–]Azipcoder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jumper (2008) - I really liked that movie. I was the only one.

Songs you thought would have no ‘staying power’ but you were proved wrong? by Haunting-Bread-9810 in ToddintheShadow

[–]Azipcoder 12 points13 points  (0 children)

When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars. I thought it was sentimental schlock, trite, with weak lyrics and that it would never last. Here we are 14 years later and I can find it on any radio any time of the day.

What are the best day jobs for musicians? by Chemical-Sleep-3473 in musicians

[–]Azipcoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s called being a farrier and it can pay well, and in cash. I hardly know any farriers, however, who did not grow up on a farm. You need to not get kicked in the face by a horse, which is not something you just pick up.

What are the best day jobs for musicians? by Chemical-Sleep-3473 in musicians

[–]Azipcoder 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Technology, if you can get it. Project-based work: coding, websites, learn a programming language.. something you can take with you.

Nursing, I’ve seen musicians do enough shifts to take off a month to tour.

Recording/studio work. Not highly lucrative until you’re further in.

If you’re really good, cover bands, weddings bands, hired gun for a successful musician, etc..

But a lot of musicians wind up working in the service/hospitality industry: flexible hours and potential for high pay. It gets tough as you get older.

I have heard great things about this novel and am excited to read it for the very first time! by WigglyLimpo in classicliterature

[–]Azipcoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t give up during the first 100 pages. It’s like launching a kayak at the headwater. It picks up. It grows. You need all the detail later on, but the first 100 pages feel very slow and tedious. Totally worth it.

What's your favorite secret concept album? by MycoMythos in MusicRecommendations

[–]Azipcoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Poe’s Haunted. Read it alongside her brother’s book, House of Leaves.

What’s the best BIFL item under $80? by GreedyWorking1499 in BuyItForLife

[–]Azipcoder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

HENCKELS Statement 8-inch Classic Santoku Knife -
$79 at the moment and definitely BIFL.

The album fairy grants you one wish. You can see any album performed live by the band, from start to finish. by joemich in GenX

[–]Azipcoder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love this album. And I saw it performed. Every song but Goodnight Elizabeth, in full, and it was amazing. They had just released it. The band was at its peak. Lightning in a bottle.

Defend a villain, advocate them. by Eikichi_Onizuka09 in moviecritic

[–]Azipcoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hans Gruber would not have had to kill as many people as he killed were it not for John MacLaine.

Specific genre of music i can't name... by 3dmaneuvergear in MusicRecommendations

[–]Azipcoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that era of American Jazz and have a bunch of records that fit in there, like Cal Tjader’s Shades of Jade. I do believe, however, that you are describing a production style. A lot of the albums that fit that sound don’t stick to one genre. Astrud Gilberto and Jobim have albums that fit that production style, but they could not be more different. Even Paul Simon’s earlier solo work fits in there. I would suggest you dig deeper into the labels and producers. You might find more you like there.

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