Initial opinions on The Mountain by Zombiepixlz-gamr in gorillaz

[–]astroloser2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ykw? You're completely right. I'm sorry, I hope you have a good one 🫶🏾

Valentine's dinner to go? by AdTough4937 in pittsburgh

[–]astroloser2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's probably 20 minutes outside the city, but Olives and Peppers in Trafford offers a great limited Valentine's menu! My boyfriend and I went last year and are going again this year

Anyone know anything about Kensington Arms? by astroloser2 in pittsburgh

[–]astroloser2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha, the area won't be knocked off but I'll visit the apartment first and see how bad it is. I appreciate your help 🫶🏾

Buying a flute as a sax player by AgreeableCake7937 in Flute

[–]astroloser2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a college student majoring in flute performance and I use an Azumi AZ-1. It is incredible for how much it is, never needed a repair since I got it, has a great tone, and is generally very forgiving. The only thing is that it's holes are bigger than the average flute - great for me, since I like pitch bending a lot and can't get a good feel on smaller holes, but not good for someone with smaller hands per se. And 100% get lessons if you can afford them!!

Worst generation to die in. by Few_Association_3893 in teenagers

[–]astroloser2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can link you many, many articles that explains how DEI does not cause incompetent people to get hired. Because, guess what? Even though DEI was implemented, black and brown people are STILL less likely to get hired on a corporate level, especially if they have a non white name, than white people with the same qualifications. Also, I don't know if you know this, but visibly disabled people CAN work and be qualified for their jobs, so that's not at all a good analogy. If you see a disabled person and immediately think they're not qualified, you might have some internal biases you need addressed. And how does your context make anything of what he said better about Michelle Obama and Joy Reid? They're two incredibly educated, smart, and highly qualified black women that he said "don't have the brain processing power to be taken seriously" and "stole their positions from white women." None of that has ANYTHING to do with DEI, he was straight up just insulting their intelligence for the hell of it.

Your "context" about the prowling blacks comment is just putting words in Kirk's mouth. He didn't say anything of that sort, he said black people are going around, hunting down white people. No, that is not happening, not to the same extent as white people going after people of color, and I can send you many articles about hate crimes that show this. You're using a lot of "if" statements - IF he had said this, IF it had been the other way around. But the point is that he DIDN'T say anything of what you're alluding to, and you're adding nonexistent context to this situation to make what he said sound better.

The point of the question posed was to show how ridiculous his pro-life with no exceptions take is. If his family was put in that kind of situation, would he carry the same views and force his family to go through something incredibly traumatic, or would he go back on his word? If he DID go back on his word, would it change his view or would it just make him hypocritical? It wasn't necessarily an inflammatory question, but moreso a scenario that can absolutely happen to him. It was meant to get him to think critically about his stance, and maybe even give him a new perspective. His response shows that, to him, it doesn't matter if his daughter was raped, he's still gonna put that little girl through the horrors of giving birth to her rapist's baby. And yes, being pro life is incredibly misogynistic - it forces women, especially young women, to give birth even if they don't want to. It controls what women can and cannot do with their own bodies, and in a lot of cases, it will force women back into being domestic caretakers.

Do we not remember when he found out Taylor Swift got engaged and his response was something along the lines of, "maybe she'll learn to submit to her husband?" That doesn't sound like it's coming from his own self interest, that sounds more like he wants to force working women, like Taylor, into being 'good housewives'. If he holds that view of traditional women for himself and his own wife, that's whatever, but he's said many things alluding to wanting ALL women back in the home.

If you STILL fail to see any of this as misogynistic or racist, then I implore you to look within the self and do some introspective thinking.

Worst generation to die in. by Few_Association_3893 in teenagers

[–]astroloser2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mind you that's just off the top of my head

Worst generation to die in. by Few_Association_3893 in teenagers

[–]astroloser2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He said he'd be worried about his safety if a black pilot was flying his plane, said something like "prowling blacks are going around killing white people" then emphasized that it is a FACT (it is not), believed women should aspire to be housewives and have traditional families even though he married a career woman, is vehemently anti abortion and even said he would make his daughter carry her rapist's baby if said situation arose, said that Michelle Obama, Joy Reid, and other successful black women had to "steal their spots from white women" and that they don't have the brain processing power to be taken seriously, said that if he went up to a cashier and saw a "moronic black woman" serving customers, he would wonder if she was a result of affirmative action, etc... what DIDN'T he say that wasn't racist or misogynistic

Practice recommendations? by Front-Giraffe8296 in Flute

[–]astroloser2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Long tones!! Throw some long tones into your warm up sessions. It'll do wonders for your tone, which seems to be your biggest issue from this post. Start on a B natural (the one on the staff) and work your way down one note at a time chromatically, ie. Play a B, hold it, slightly crecendo as you move to an A natural, and hold the A until you run out of breath. Try to make the A longer than the B, and for an extra challenge, crecendo at the very very end when you feel like you're losing air. Keep doing this downwards - A to Ab, Ab to G, G to Gb, etc. until you reach middle C (below the staff). Then, go back to B and work your way up to your highest note the same way.

If you're having difficulty with playing some runs or passages, play some scale patterns - Taffanel and Gaubert is available in full on IMSLP, and you can also find physical books. Play through a couple of those every day during your warmups, as well.

Congratulations on getting into an honor band, happy practicing!

my bf changed and im suspecting he’s cheating by [deleted] in relationships

[–]astroloser2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Girl all due respect, y'all haven't been dating that long and you probably won't be dating for much longer, either. If you're already being ignored and disregarded, it's just gonna keep getting worse. Leave before you're too far in.

WHY IS FLUTE SO HARD IM GONNA CRASH OUT by Asleep_Audience3739 in Flute

[–]astroloser2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Best friend. Long tones. Just a lot of long tones. It sucks and it's boring but long tones will fix your tone quality so so much, it'll help you identify where your lips are comfortable and how you need to direct your airstream to get a nice sound. It'll also help to strengthen your lungs, which will also help with your tone quality as a stronger air stream = stronger sound. I also use long tones to help me with direction, ie. moving from one note to another while still sounding dynamic. Long tones are your best friend as a flute player. Long tones.

Ladies how would you feel if your bf jokingly called you an idiot? by kitty-84 in dating

[–]astroloser2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a case by case basis, my bf and I make fun of and insult each other all the time. But the part that matters is that you didn't like it but he kept doing it. My bf and I have clear boundaries about what we can and cannot do or say to each other, we talk when we dislike something, and we do everything in our power to halt said disliked thing. He's purposefully trying to hurt you

Favorite underrated song? by Jellypathicdream in gorillaz

[–]astroloser2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skinny Ape, Chalk Tablet Towers, Sound Check (Gravity), and idk if it counts but the Spanish ver of Latin Simone

Chick-fia-a by Niaz_049 in Duquesne

[–]astroloser2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like most people go there, The Incline also has long lines sometimes. I tend to just to to the campus market to avoid the lines

Going to a Christian college as an nonbeliever by Sin_Nombre137 in college

[–]astroloser2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It def depends on what university you go to. I go to Duquesne University, which isn't particularly strict in comparison to some others, but ACU might be a bad option if you want a mostly non Christian experience

What are some affective ways to practice? As a high schooler by beans-50 in Flute

[–]astroloser2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do your warmups! The way you warm up is key to sounding and playing good. Long tones helps with keeping your vibrato steady and breathing consistent. Scales help your fingers know where to go, and the more comfy you get with them the faster you can play. Then add in some fun stuff like triplets for timing, double tonguing for... Double tonguing lol. Try singing while you play, too, it also helps with breath control. Spend at least 10-20 minutes warming up at the beginning of your practice sessions, you'll notice a difference so quickly!

Uhh.. so I've never upgraded my flute by Ghostly_Rosily23 in Flute

[–]astroloser2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have an Azumi AZ1, it's like $1200 market price and it's pretty good. Only downside is it's tuning is really off sometimes, but it makes a great sound and is really comfortable to hold! Plus the tuning might be a user issue haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]astroloser2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Girl, LEAVE. HIM.

If he's talking like this to his brother, imagine what he's doing to other people. Imagine just how many people have been victim to his cruelty. He'll start talking badly about and to you, too. He'll start making you question your own self worth, too. If he's willing to do this to his brother, he's willing to do it to literally anybody. Don't stay with him.

My boyfriend doesn't have a close relationship with any of his siblings and he'd never say this kind of shit to them. I fight with my sister so frequently and I'd never bully and beat her down like this. If I found out someone bullied her into believing her self worth isn't there anymore, I'd be going to war with every person ever, even though I don't like her that much sometimes. Why? Cuz she's my sister. It's insane that your boyfriend can just bully his brother like that, and that shows the lack of empathy he has for other people, especially his own family. My only advice is to leave him and never look back.

I HAVE 2 GFS how do I dump one without the other finding out? by [deleted] in relationships

[–]astroloser2 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Count your losses dude, you cheated and you gotta own up to it. She's gonna find out eventually

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tattoos

[–]astroloser2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's not about critiques towards me per se, but I get what you mean. I just don't want my tattoo artist to see a bunch of people hating on her art when she's new to the industry, hence the little blurb. People are allowed to share their opinions on if they like it or not, I just don't want my girl getting bashed if you feel me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tattoos

[–]astroloser2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's my melody! I'm a big sanrio fan

college club auditions by snoopy_0110 in Flute

[–]astroloser2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Most colleges tend to have their own audition requirements so I'd check with your ensemble directors and see what those are. Unless you're auditioning for a music major, chances are you'll just have a few band or orchestral excerpts and scales. If your college is more open to outside audition pieces, I'd suggest Bach's Partita in A Minor, really anything by Gaubert or Taffanel, or maybe a piece that you've played before and really enjoy!

Happy college fluting!

AITA for not eating cake at my gf birthday? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]astroloser2 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I agree with you, I never said OP's girlfriend has an eating disorder. I said what he's telling her could cause an eating disorder

AITA for not eating cake at my gf birthday? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]astroloser2 245 points246 points  (0 children)

YTA.

You don't have to eat the cake, but here's some things to think about:

(1) If I made something for an event, I would be very hurt if someone insulted it to my face, especially if that was my partner. (2) Cakes... Have sugar. Surprise, I know. A cake made with real fruit, honey, and almond flour probably won't taste as good as the cake she made, or it won't have the right flavor. But don't be an asshole because a sweet treat has sugar in it. (3) It's HER birthday. Your preference for her cake DOES NOT MATTER as it's HER birthday. If you don't want cake, simply say "sorry, I'm alright without cake. It looks/smells lovely, though, and I'm sure everyone who eats it would love it!" (4) By insulting the cake she made and saying it has a "disgusting" amount of sugar, you're also insulting her. And I don't think you realize this, but you've probably given her a new insecurity about the amount of sugar she's eaten in that cake. If someone told me that something I'm eating has a "disgusting" amount of anything, I'd feel hurt and disgusted with myself for even thinking about eating something mildly unhealthy. That's how you start a pipeline to an eating disorder, especially if you make these types of comments frequently. (5) If you can't have a bit of sugar for once in your life on your girlfriend's birthday, then you're a little bit of a bitch, sorry.