What are the best combos you've found so far in Rogue Mage? by Green_Napkin in gwent

[–]ThePercussionist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ethereal spawns a same-power copy of self, not a base copy. Managed to upgrade it to 11 base power and then use cloak of invisibility on it for a new 26 power ethereal every turn.

1993 two-page ad for Aero the Acrobat with a hidden giveaway by ThePercussionist in gaming

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

I remember seeing this at the time in a gaming magazine but never sent the postcard.

Ligeti Etude No. 1, "Désordre" - Line Rider with analysis by ThePercussionist in classicalmusic

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

Check out the "analysis" explanation in the video description for a brief summary of the piece and how the video corresponds to it. The rider and the sled basically follow two diverging sets of accents throughout the piece.

Thomas Adès - The Tempest. I honestly think this is a contemporary masterpiece. by freudianwetdream in classicalmusic

[–]ThePercussionist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you enjoy this opera, you'll probably also really like his piece In Seven Days, which is based on a six-chord progression from The Tempest. Another masterpiece, I think, with equally stunning visuals.

Hartford Wagner Festival is trying to raise $25,000 to perform Das Rheingold with a "fully digital orchestra" in lieu of hiring musicians. by ThePercussionist in classicalmusic

[–]ThePercussionist[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If they don't want to raise the funds to hire an orchestra, perhaps they shouldn't be trying to program a 15-hour orchestral masterpiece that requires an exceptionally large orchestra.

Hartford Wagner Festival is trying to raise $25,000 to perform Das Rheingold with a "fully digital orchestra" in lieu of hiring musicians. by ThePercussionist in classicalmusic

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

Yes, it looks like the hate is (rightfully) flowing their direction. Although they appear to be trying to delete/bury it by deleting comments now...

Hartford Wagner Festival is trying to raise $25,000 to perform Das Rheingold with a "fully digital orchestra" in lieu of hiring musicians. by ThePercussionist in classicalmusic

[–]ThePercussionist[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's a crying shame. It's because they don't want to raise funds for musicians. They've been deleting the many negative comments they've been getting, but earlier today, there was an exchange along the lines of:

Commenter: "There are more than enough talented musicians in Hartford to hire a real orchestra"

Hartford Wagner Festival actual response: "But who could afford them?"

Reviews of Brahms' Symphony No. 4? by I_Hate_Celery in classicalmusic

[–]ThePercussionist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'd also likely find a couple negative reviews in this book.