karma Posted July 9, 2008 Report Posted July 9, 2008 good grief, what is all this commotion about now? Looks like we are talking about music again :happybanana:
karma Posted July 9, 2008 Report Posted July 9, 2008 I had sent bazooka info about that subject so guess I will just have to bare all to everyone Like I told him, when I was growing up we lived on a farm and out entertainment was a battery operated radio that we only got to listen to on Saturday nights. Dad's choice of programs which was the Grand Ole Operie and after that comedy shows like Fibber Magee and Molly or something like that. The first records that I bought were 45's whenever they came out and I still have most of them. I was probably around 16 or 17 at that time. I think most of the music when I was growing up was big band. I am kind of fuzzy there.
karma Posted July 9, 2008 Report Posted July 9, 2008 Well, no one ever called her "Instant Karma". Nope, Joe, never been "Instant Karma" or instant anything actually. Like things slow and laid back. :happybanana: :happybanana:
bluesboy Posted July 9, 2008 Report Posted July 9, 2008 Thanks karma. Here's the Big Bands database to help refresh your memory. We can talk shop about Stan Kenton and Harry James and the Count and Duke Ellington.
bluesboy Posted July 9, 2008 Report Posted July 9, 2008 Here's some Grand Old Opry history for you to peruse. We can talk shop on these artists too.
Ombre Vivante Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 Is this... is this the kind of muzak showcased on Lawrence Welk
Shawna Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 Like things slow and laid back. :happybanana: :happybanana: somehow this comment combined with the riotous bananas seem to be a contradiction.
karma Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 I like the big bands to dance to. Also, I am a closet Country Western lover. Love the old guys best but listen to the new ones on occasion. My Dad liked Lawance Welk, but when he came on, I went and read a book. I am an avid reader and I also write poetry and songs. As for the comment, it is true but I love those bananas
MarcM Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 Hi Karma. I like big band music too. I dont dance, though. I liked to play it on my saxophone in a big band. I played alto and baritone. The bari was my favorite to play. It has such a nice tone.
karma Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 Hi Marc, nice to meet you. I like the big bands. I think that I just love music other than some of the new stuff but there is so much out there that you can always find something. I love Kenny G. He sends shivers whenever I hear him. Do you still play in a band?
MarcM Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 No, unfortunately, I dont have time to play in a band anymore. I still play may saxophones once in a while, but lately, it is more fun for me to plug into my bass amp (w/headphones) and play along with cds. I am still around a lot of big band and jazz music, though. We play big band or classical during most dinners at home (to get the TV off.) My father in law is still an active singer at 82, and has more stories about working with and hanging out with so many greats in the jazz world. As far as listening to saxophone players, Charlie Parker is still tops for me, followed closely by Cannonball Adderley. For tenor, I like Lester Young and Coltrane. Here is my father in laws myspace site. Maybe you have heard of him? http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=159186561&MyToken=b7883685-9247-494b-bc83-26c6007580bc
karma Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 very nice myspace site and yes I have heard of him. I listen to jazz on occassion. I really like listening to him. He has a great voice and I can't believe that he is 82 years young. That is fantastic.
MuzikTyme Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 And to think, he's 82 years young. I'm almost half that age. What would that make me? Younger, I suppose.
MarcM Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 As he would say, "Not too bad for a guy over 25!"
Shawna Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 cell phone question! Who has a cell phone service they like? I'm switching OFF T-Mobile (they suck butt) and I need to know what service people recommend... Anybody got any service they'd highly recommend?
karma Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 cell phone question! Who has a cell phone service they like? I'm switching OFF T-Mobile (they suck butt) and I need to know what service people recommend... Anybody got any service they'd highly recommend? Hi all you beautiful people. I have had Sprint for literally years and have never had a prob. I keep upgrading phones and got Lea a phone and put her on my plan and we both pay it. Still no probs.
MarcM Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 I have had Verizon for something like 14 years. Works in the hills at work.
skybluesky Posted July 14, 2008 Report Posted July 14, 2008 ^Oui, J'adore la belle Françoise! Bien Merci ma chere amie.
Epiphany Posted July 14, 2008 Report Posted July 14, 2008 Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques, Dormez vous? Dormez vous? Yep, I learned that from Barney.
Uncle Joe Posted July 14, 2008 Report Posted July 14, 2008 Sonnez les matines! Sonnez les matines! Ding, ding, dong. Ding, ding, dong.
MuzikTyme Posted July 14, 2008 Report Posted July 14, 2008 ..or is she only sleeping? Or banned? Melting, hopefully.
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