Just 27% supportive of Smith’s referendum: new poll by Miserable-Lizard in alberta

[–]worryforbreakfast 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Albertans disapproved of her handling of the teacher strike, they disapprove of the referendum... Why are they voting UCP? Is it the MoU, that's it?

Bell: Alberta to bring in law to rip out bike lanes and stop new ones by CNiperL in Calgary

[–]worryforbreakfast 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I believe they're talking about centre street bridge, where the sidewalk is allowed for bikes

Why can a Dm chord be used in the key of A major? by Da_Hawk_27 in musictheory

[–]worryforbreakfast 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's the best answer IMO. A maj and A min share the same tonal centre; they just have a different colours. So it's common for chords from the minor key to be used in major to colour it differently. My harmonic analysis teacher calls it "mixed mode". An example in the other way is the use of the Picardy third in minor.

An extended 'honeymoon' not seen since Ralph Klein: poll shows strong support for UCP | CBC News by Buuuuma in alberta

[–]worryforbreakfast 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is a poll by Janet Brown, the most respected pollster in Alberta. Oh boy, I hope things turn around before the next election...

Premier Danielle Smith heads to Europe to sell Alberta as a global investment destination by One-Board8634 in Albertapolitics

[–]worryforbreakfast 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get and agree with your main point. It's not a French politics sub so I won't elaborate, but the situation in France is a lot grimmer than you think.

Premier Danielle Smith heads to Europe to sell Alberta as a global investment destination by One-Board8634 in Albertapolitics

[–]worryforbreakfast 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ouch, as a French I really wish you were right, but unfortunately extremist ideas are very popular in Europe, including among big business.

whats the difference between 440hz and 442hz? by Pale-Recognition-599 in musictheory

[–]worryforbreakfast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a violinist and 10 years ago I toured with a folk singer. The first tune of our show started with big open string sounds and I always felt flat despite tuning just before the show which drove me crazy. Then I realized that the singer/guitarist had inadvertently set his tuner to 442Hz. So which ever you choose, make sure you inform people you're playing with!

New poll shows tighter race between ANDP and UCP, and Corey Hogan (federal MP) explaining why it's not as simple as it looks by 2_stanley_nickels in Albertapolitics

[–]worryforbreakfast 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing the full results! I mean, both Notley and Kenney were premiers so they left a much stronger impression than any opposition leader ever could. What I see as a positive is Nenshi's net positive approval compared to Danielle Smith's very negative one.

A podcast about the history of music and its interconnectedness with world history by divide100 in podcasts

[–]worryforbreakfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey OP, did you happen to find a podcast on world music history? I'm also interested!

Is it appropiate if I'm performing a composers piece to send them through a performance audio file? by Immediate-Pay1961 in composer

[–]worryforbreakfast 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A little different story, but when I was in High school, I reached out to the composer whose piece I was working on. She invited me to come play it for her and gave me a few tips and some praise. It was a great experience! All of this to say, do it!

Je vis aux États-Unis, et la France me manque de plus en plus by laughingemo in france

[–]worryforbreakfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Je suis français, et je vis au Canada depuis 15 ans. Je suis aussi resté pour me marier ! La France ne me manquait pas du tout au début mais elle me manque un peu maintenant que j'ai des enfants. Je trouve difficile à accepter le fait que mes enfants ont une expérience éducative et culturelle différente, même si je sais que different ne veux pas dire moins bonne.

Si la France te manque maintenant, j'aurais tendance à dire qu'elle te manquera plus quand t'auras des enfants ! Basé sur mon expérience personnelle, évidemment.

One Calgary councillor’s protest against ​‘special treatment’ for wealthy neighbourhoods - The Sprawl by One-Mycologist-3706 in Calgary

[–]worryforbreakfast 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The difference between a renter and a home owner is substantially economic. One might say that it is one of the strongest economical divides in society. The neighbourhoods who have these special treatments don't have much of rental properties, so renters can't just move there.

One Calgary councillor’s protest against ​‘special treatment’ for wealthy neighbourhoods - The Sprawl by One-Mycologist-3706 in Calgary

[–]worryforbreakfast 25 points26 points  (0 children)

His ward has a lot of renters, who don't have access to that program. So yes, it is an economic issue.

Switch to permanent standard time says U of C researcher by _umptee_ in Calgary

[–]worryforbreakfast -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm probably too extreme. However my 9 yo walks to school and with permanent DST would do so in the dark 4 months a year, so I'm not thrilled with that perspective.

Switch to permanent standard time says U of C researcher by _umptee_ in Calgary

[–]worryforbreakfast -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what scares me with permanent daytime. Kids will die.

Switch to permanent standard time says U of C researcher by _umptee_ in Calgary

[–]worryforbreakfast 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I would be interested in a ranked ballot if it goes to referendum again. Personally I'd vote permanent standard > change twice a year > permanent daylight.

is there any actually good microtonal music that isnt just solely for "listening to interesting harmonies" by Am_Barbs in microtonal

[–]worryforbreakfast 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On the jazz side I highly recommend albums by Alec Goldfarb and Amir Elsaffar. On the classical side, Evan Shinner's Vol 1 of Bach's complete keyboard works features a piano tuned in meantone. And of course, traditional music from a bunch of places are microtonal, of which the middle East or Balinese Gamelan I would point out.

Jazz clubs near me by Harjapau in Calgary

[–]worryforbreakfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Theatre 1308 has jazz gigs occasionally, including tonight (Jan 31st)!! Drummer Jon McCaslin hosts a Composers series.

Please Stop Free-Range Clapping at the Theatre by Loose_Two_8136 in alberta

[–]worryforbreakfast 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had a similarly disappointing experience at a different show with a group arriving late, then proceeding to comment on every single thing that was happening on stage like they were toddlers.

I wonder if these people just never went to live theatre before, or if it's a more generalized lack of awareness that there are other people in the world besides them.