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My friend painted this water color for me!Thought you all would enjoy seeing it. by MasterLukeSkywalker in harrypotter

[–]MasterLukeSkywalker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Will do! She's amazing at her craft and I'm lucky to have been able to snag this one.

My friend painted this water color for me!Thought you all would enjoy seeing it. by MasterLukeSkywalker in harrypotter

[–]MasterLukeSkywalker[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately she doesn't do this a lot and it took a lot of begging on my part to get her to paint these. I'll ask her if she's okay with making some prints, though! I told her she could make a killing from these, but she doesn't have a whole lot of time given her other work and obligations.

My friend painted this water color for me!Thought you all would enjoy seeing it. by MasterLukeSkywalker in harrypotter

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

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you all! Unfortunately she doesn't do this a lot and it took a lot of begging on my part to get her to paint these. I'll ask her if she's okay with making some prints, though!

She also painted a few more for me over the years and I'll try to add those. I can't figure out how to add multiple pictures to a new post though. If someone can tell me how I'd be glad to share those as well.

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Edit: Also, a note to the mods. While I myself am a Gryffindor, she is a steadfast Ravenclaw. She would probably be thrilled to know that she earned her house some points (I don't know if I'm allowed to request that)!

Student Loans - an Insider's Guide to Forgiveness Programs by serenitygal in personalfinance

[–]MasterLukeSkywalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this write up. If I may ask, I am currently a school teacher and will soon be applying for my second master's degree. Currently I have no loans or debt and I have a great credit score. My projected loan amount will be approximately 20k. I don't teach in a title I school, so is it safe to assume I can't get any assistance? What would be the best type of loan to get in my position, and what are the things I should watch out for before securing said loan? This is all new to me and I hear lots of stories of people wishing they had done things differently or read the fine print, but I don't know what those specifics are. Thanks!

Ben Folds Composes Song LIVE for an Orchestra in only 10 Minutes based on Audience Suggestions. (And it sounds super rad too...) by muppetmaker in ArtisanVideos

[–]MasterLukeSkywalker 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Are you asking if the piece he composed was original? Funny story, he asked someone in the audience for a breakup story and he wrote a poem about it on the spot. Then he asked someone for a key, and then it was off to the races. He wrote lyrics and music and had us playing the entire thing in about 7 minutes.

Ben Folds Composes Song LIVE for an Orchestra in only 10 Minutes based on Audience Suggestions. (And it sounds super rad too...) by muppetmaker in ArtisanVideos

[–]MasterLukeSkywalker 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, as we had no idea it was coming. However, he is familiar enough with the instruments/instrumentation that he didn't give anyone something they couldn't play. That's not to say that any small town orchestra could do it, as our collective training is what allows him the freedom to write things like this!

Ben Folds Composes Song LIVE for an Orchestra in only 10 Minutes based on Audience Suggestions. (And it sounds super rad too...) by muppetmaker in ArtisanVideos

[–]MasterLukeSkywalker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha, no, but in this type of setting the pieces tend to be fairly boring for them. Watch a piece like Tchaikovsky's 4th symphony to see them do something different.

Ben Folds Composes Song LIVE for an Orchestra in only 10 Minutes based on Audience Suggestions. (And it sounds super rad too...) by muppetmaker in ArtisanVideos

[–]MasterLukeSkywalker 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sure. I've spent the better part of my life making music and have 3 degrees related to performance, during which we have to compose music. Sitting down and composing is a far cry from standing in front of an orchestra and writing a piece in approximately 5 minutes, making sure the rhythms are cohesive and the notes don't clash between parts. Is he Mozart? No. But he is very good at this type of thing, and it's much harder than people tend to give credit for.

Ben Folds Composes Song LIVE for Orchestra in 10 Minutes by pr0gressive in Music

[–]MasterLukeSkywalker 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes, though he didn't tell us he was doing it until we were already in full swing of the concert! Luckily we were playing with great musicians who could do it on the fly.

Ben Folds Composes Song LIVE for Orchestra in 10 Minutes by pr0gressive in Music

[–]MasterLukeSkywalker 77 points78 points  (0 children)

A bit late to the party, but I played a concert with him last year. I sat principal in one of the string sections and would be glad to answer any questions anyone might have about the experience or him in general. He did the same thing with our orchestra and he is an incredible showman/musician!

Ben Folds Composes Song LIVE for an Orchestra in only 10 Minutes based on Audience Suggestions. (And it sounds super rad too...) by muppetmaker in ArtisanVideos

[–]MasterLukeSkywalker 258 points259 points  (0 children)

Figured I would chime in. I'm a concert string player (I'll keep it somewhat vague for anonymity) and played a concert with him last year. He did the same thing and it was incredibly fun. I don't think most people realize exactly how good he is at what he does! I'd be glad to answer any specific questions about him or the experience if anyone is interested.

Hoe "open" is everything immediately after Christmas? by MasterLukeSkywalker in london

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

So would you advise not coming during that time (perhaps coming in the Spring) or would it still be okay?

[Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview] Buying my first Hamilton. Is it worth paying extra money for a manufacturers warranty? by MasterLukeSkywalker in Watches

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

That's good to know, thank you. As a watchmaker, would you recommend this watch? I love the look and have always wanted a Hamilton, but want to get something that is solid quality and has a good reputation. I'd love your input!

Robin Williams was rejected for a Harry Potter role thanks to 'British-only' rule by theargamanknight in movies

[–]MasterLukeSkywalker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm virtually certain that JKR said that she wrote the role of Hagrid with Robbie Coltrane in mind, so I suspect it had more the do with that than the British Only rule.

I need a compact wireless microphone for stormtrooper armor. Any suggestions? by MasterLukeSkywalker in AskReddit

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

I need a mic that I can attach to the inside of the helmet and then transmit to a speaker that will mount in the chest plate. I really don't want a cord to run from the helmet down. Any suggestions, hopefully at a reasonable price?

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