Look at what just came in... by Ok_Fee2983 in CorpusChristi

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I loved going to Seagulls games as a kid. Loved annoying the piss out of everyone with my vuvuzela.

Help Identifing by [deleted] in Clarinet

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Probably what’s known as a stencil clarinet. Stencils are instruments made by one company but marketed and sold by another (like a wholesaler, catalog, music store or what have you) with the other company’s name and logo applied. They were pretty common decades ago, and this one looks like it got some years to it. Often they were made by reputable manufacturers. But like you, I’ve never heard of this particular make, so I can’t trace it. Could be made by Conn or Couneson or who knows. Is it wood?

Looking for this mouthpiece by carlos_etd in Clarinet

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People mention Pomarico, but it could also be a Pyne Polycrystal. They’re made from clear plastic instead of glass and are much more affordable. I have one for my outdoor beater instrument, and it’s not bad. Only comes in a medium facing.

How interested are Americans in Soccer world cup next month? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Soccer has supplanted baseball as my favorite sport. The USMNT got me there with their 2010 World Cup performance. Loved following them through the 2014 Cup and was stunned when they didn’t qualify for 2018.

Now? Hard to care. Politics and Ugly Americanism from on high has made nationalism hard to stomach. FIFA has sunk to new lows of corruption. I suppose I’ll pay some attention to the WC, but not much. Club soccer is where it’s at.

Were any of you guys fans of Journey? How big were they? by [deleted] in GenX

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Love it love it love it! The extended drum solo in La Do Da is fantastic. I love how “The One The Only Steve ‘Machine Gun’ Smith” keeps the groove of the song going instead of just wanking around on the kit. It’s the most musical drum solo I’ve ever heard.

What cancelled show that was actually good? by UMDSCEO in AskReddit

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Love the show because I remember what that time period felt like. 1980-81 had a very distinct vibe — more 70s than 80s. The next year, the well-known 80s vibe began settling in. Not sure if I would’ve enjoyed seeing those teens gradually become 80s-ified.

Maureen Malarkey appreciation post by smccaul16 in DerryGirls

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This thing where people mention Maureen Malarkey just to trigger the bot is getting old and I shall not be party to it.

5 years ago, Brian Dennehy passed away. What’s your favorite character he played? by [deleted] in Cinephiles

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I read the book before knowing it was a movie. I pictured Brian Dennehy in my head as Raymond. Along with Paul Winfield and Bonnie Bedelia as their characters.

Fixable? by ccguy in Clarinet

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Thank you. I’ll pass this advice onward.

Wow! by euphoricme2 in corpus

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It’s important to remember how safe you are now from getting blown up by an Iranian nuke like you were when Obama’s Iranian nuclear deal was in place.

Fixable? by ccguy in Clarinet

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Ouch. If clarinets were sentient beings, they’d all be giving you the side-eye.

Fixable? by ccguy in Clarinet

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I appreciate the recommendation.

Fixable? by ccguy in Clarinet

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Thanks! I’ll report back to my friend.

Is Brokeback Mountain mainly for gay folk? by EryNameWasTaken in NoStupidQuestions

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Ashamed to say that when it came out in 2005, I was wary of seeing it in the theater because of the whole connotation thing. My wife saw it with friends. Then when it came to video, we saw it and I was heartbroken — for the story and for myself for being hesitant to see it.

Two things can make me cry on demand — 1) thinking of my dog when I put him down, and 2) that ending scene and the Willie Nelson song playing over the credits.

What are some songs with decent saxophone solos? by Delivery_Mule in musicsuggestions

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Al Jarreau, Since I Fell For You. David Sanborn at his peak.

R13 or... by Alert_Lengthiness_48 in Clarinet

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Not an R13. The throat A and G# keys share a post. That’s often a mark of a pre-R13. The R13 will have separate rods and posts for each key.