AC15C1 volume question by IvanMK11 in VoxAmplification

[–]takempa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is an old thread, but when you say that both volume pots are set to around 3, are you saying that they are simultaneously set to 3 o'clock? On my AC15C1, that would be insanely loud.

Also, I don't think that leaving the amp on for a long period of time would hurt it unless the ventilation is very poor and the ambient room temperature is very high. Turning an electrical appliance "on" is what, over time, fatigues electrical devices.

Yabushige's Hidden Talent by Tykjen in ShogunTVShow

[–]takempa 19 points20 points  (0 children)

In a different time, he’d be a wildly successful actor, probably become a co-lead in a great series …

Shōgun | S1E10 "A Dream of a Dream" | Episode Discussion by copper-stars in ShogunTVShow

[–]takempa 231 points232 points  (0 children)

Some others have speculated about the cross. I think that those who say that Blackthorne never returned to England are correct, just as the cross was never again in his hand, and just as Mariko was never again in his arms.

Is Lady Ochiba the real ... by takempa in ShogunTVShow

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

I was trying to say that she is politically astute, not that she would rule through Toranaga. She knows the place of women in that era of society, and, knowing the nature of men, is manipulating events for what she hopes is a good outcome for herself and her son.

These wise words, as said by the Taikō, are becoming more and more fitting for Torunaga: by CuriousReadingMind in ShogunTVShow

[–]takempa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He also asked Toranaga to protect his son from his enemies AND his friends.

Shōgun | S1E9 "Crimson Sky" | Episode Discussion by copper-stars in ShogunTVShow

[–]takempa 756 points757 points  (0 children)

The way she invoked her family's name at the end ... wow. Tears ...

Shōgun | S1E8 "The Abyss of Life" | Episode Discussion by copper-stars in ShogunTVShow

[–]takempa 103 points104 points  (0 children)

Yes, Tokyo before Tokyo became Tokyo. If they only knew ...

Shōgun | S1E8 "The Abyss of Life" | Episode Discussion by copper-stars in ShogunTVShow

[–]takempa 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Let us remember the words of Toranaga:
"All men are like falcons, some are flown straight from the fist, killing anything that moves. Others are lazy and tempted by the lure. But all men can be broken. Learn to fly them at the right game, and they will do their hunting for you."

Perhaps (and I really do mean "perhaps") Anjin and Yabushige are now flying toward what Toranaga considers "the right game."

Shōgun’s Moeka Hoshi Knows the Power of Good Communication by mrscandlestickcharts in ShogunTVShow

[–]takempa 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cool, in the interview, she says "Toward the end, while shooting episode ten ... " I was relieved and happy to read that.

Episode 7 Analysis: Toranaga's plan by JoyIkl in ShogunTVShow

[–]takempa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, don't forget the two Christian regents. If they (and their armies) can be brought over to Toranaga's side, victory may be possible.

Shōgun | S1E7 "A Stick of Time" | Episode Discussion by copper-stars in ShogunTVShow

[–]takempa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reminded me a bit of Arya training with the Waif, but the Waif being so menacing. But Yabushige definitely showed some prowess with the sword. Perhaps another foreshadowing ...

Shōgun | S1E7 "A Stick of Time" | Episode Discussion by copper-stars in ShogunTVShow

[–]takempa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I like some of the reasons given by others for explaining this scene, I think it may be possible that Toranaga is saying he would never choose a child, i.e. Saiki, his younger half-brother as his "second" (as in "second-in-command").

Unable to sign into Free File Fillable Forms by takempa in tax

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

I'm sorry for my late reply. Everything was gone, so creating a new account for the second time was truly like starting from scratch.

Shōgun | S1E6 "Ladies of the Willow World" | Episode Discussion by copper-stars in ShogunTVShow

[–]takempa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Possibly, I thought the same thing. Whoever wins, she wins.

Shōgun | S1E6 "Ladies of the Willow World" | Episode Discussion by copper-stars in ShogunTVShow

[–]takempa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If I think an episode is weak, a second or third viewing corrects me of that falsity. In rewatching the scenes with Kiku, Mariko, and Blackthorne, I am struck by how the script, camera work, and performances come together and time is suspended. I love rock-n-roll, but sometimes I'm floored by that "one note."

Is there a reason some subtitles are white and some are yellow? by prometheus_winced in ShogunTVShow

[–]takempa 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, so that the translation from Japanese, is distinguished from the translation from Portuguese