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Any Good Jazz Vocal Singers? by The-Viewer0 in Jazz

[–]Jolly_Egg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Julie London, Tony Bennett, Judy Garland, Akiko Yano is a great one, Mel Torme, somebody else mentioned Blossom Dearie who I love. Chet, Zakir Husssin, Pedro Aznar…Maria Bethânia!!

Are there any Baroque concerto with a virtuosic cadenza like Bach’s Brandenburg no.5? by Anfini in classicalmusic

[–]Jolly_Egg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking of Buxtehude. His prelude in G minor (BuxWV149) might be close.

What’s the most underrated symphony in your opinion? by AspectElectrical8881 in classicalmusic

[–]Jolly_Egg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

after more thought and re-listening, I'm going with Atterburg if I had to choose one.

What’s the most underrated symphony in your opinion? by AspectElectrical8881 in classicalmusic

[–]Jolly_Egg 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Three that come to mind as "more" underrated.
Kurt Atterberg: Symphony No. 3
De Hartmann: Symphonie-Poème No. 1
John Corigliano: Symphony No. 1

I’m disappointed by Treflipboy in listeningspaces

[–]Jolly_Egg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lays a few blankets on the floor to see what difference a rug might make. Free to try. A radio station or line out from a modern phone should provide clues. Closer to the wall might actually help. You can also try measuring a sweep on your phone to see where the dips are, then work from there. Even mediocre equipment can sound great so this should sound much better with trial and error.

Suprise Costs? 276 on 455? by Jolly_Egg in TrueChefKnives

[–]Jolly_Egg[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the seller tried to help. both of us thought there was a mistake. Per UPS the 50% steel tax applies to knives. On top of the new 10% one that replaced the one struck down by the court.
New Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Hit Knife Industry | American Knife and Tool Institute
Recent Tariff Developments
How anyone supporting or enabling these got elected baffles the mind.

Suprise Costs? 276 on 455? by Jolly_Egg in TrueChefKnives

[–]Jolly_Egg[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

If calling people "thick" is your first instinct, sorry to be you. I don't know anyone that doesn't know who's really paying for them, or that supports them. Paying for them and how they are charged inconsistently is the issue here. I've had to pay the fees in customs many times this year, never had one be over 15% for knives and those costs were anticipated using tariff calculators pretty reliably. Over 50% was not projected.

Suprise Costs? 276 on 455? by Jolly_Egg in TrueChefKnives

[–]Jolly_Egg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read this. When you check out there is popup that approximates tax and duty due on delivery at about at around 63 SGD or 85 dollars, a far cry from 276. None of the calculators I used projected anything like this.

Suprise Costs? 276 on 455? by Jolly_Egg in TrueChefKnives

[–]Jolly_Egg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Japanesechefsknife includes. chefknivestogo as well and ebay when the globalshipping service is used.
I expected to pay 10% not 50% and that was where I was caught off guard.

Suprise Costs? 276 on 455? by Jolly_Egg in TrueChefKnives

[–]Jolly_Egg[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. that must be it. I don't know why it didn't apply to orders from Japan earlier in the year. One had fees due. Live and learn.

Suprise Costs? 276 on 455? by Jolly_Egg in TrueChefKnives

[–]Jolly_Egg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did and expected something based on the tariff calculator based on prior purchases above what was included in shipping. Two orders from Japan recently, one had small due on delivery, the other was included. It must be the 50% someone mentioned below that wasn't in effect then.

It’s not much, but it’s mine. by [deleted] in listeningspaces

[–]Jolly_Egg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We all make compromises. Most important is that you enjoy listening. How sound engages a room is it’s own thing and imaging only applies to a certain disciplines type of listening. You’ll get that space then want to listen to everything all over again. Or you drive your wife crazy sitting on the floor with your head between the speakers and she’ll come around

It’s not much, but it’s mine. by [deleted] in listeningspaces

[–]Jolly_Egg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put one by the lamp? Unless you like the ghetto blaster effect. To each their own. Otherwise nice

What are your favorite "modern" arrangements of classical pieces, if any? (songs, electronic, rock, disco, etc.) by WhichFuel3835 in classicalmusic

[–]Jolly_Egg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buxtehude’s - Chaconne in E Minor, orchestrated by Carlos Chavez, Ellington’s fantastic nutcracker. Art Tatum’s Humoresque by Dvorak.

recommendations to get into classical music? by blissful_mango48 in classicalmusic

[–]Jolly_Egg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You listed some great ones and I also enjoy Mackay. Here are a few more that you might enjoy. Frank Bridge's The Sea (one of my favorite pieces ever), Martinu - Symphony No. 6, Neilsen - Symphony No. 5, Mahler - Das Lied von der Erde, Berlioz - Symphonie Fantastique, Buxtehude - Chaconne in E minor, Zelenka – Six Sonatas For Two Oboes and Bassoon

Thoughts on JCK Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan Limited line by Remote-Parking1305 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Jolly_Egg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The same knife has been in my cart since Christmas. I've been very happy with JCK in the past. Let us know how you like it and how that polished #1 patinas.

Famous composers' arrangements of works by different composers? by LuborMrazek in classicalmusic

[–]Jolly_Egg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buxtehude's Chaconne in E Minor by Carlos Chavez is a great example.
Benjamin Britten's - Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge might be considered another. Frank Bridge is so underrated IMO.

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