Amidds, you cannot know how happy I am to see you. The nature of any forum like this is that as well as we think we know each other, we really don't know each other at all. I would have sent out a search party for you, but of course, I couldn't.
I'm sorry about your BIL. That's been one of the hardest things with this because people can't be with their loved ones as they make the transition to death. I'm glad his family was able to say good-bye. And of course, funerals are equally sad in that no one can say good-bye in that way now. I will have two memorial services to attend at some point and while I'll be glad to share in the joy of the lives lost that way, being unable to be supportive at the time is so hard.
More later...………..but I had to do a happy dance that you are back!!
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@MyHumanZoo
That is what vocal coaches focus on. Just look at opera singers, they open their mouths in the most extreme manner and virtually chew the scenery. I heard he had taken a few lessons in the late 70s or early 80s.
BTW, I have heard about a book which is a critical account of NIH´s and Big Pharma´s role in the AIDS epidemic, "Good Intentions" by Bruce Nussbaum. It is from the early 90s, so maybe some of the Information on certain drugs has been refuted and the NIH/FDA have changed for the better since publication.
That is what vocal coaches focus on. Just look at opera singers, they open their mouths in the most extreme manner and virtually chew the scenery. I heard he had taken a few lessons in the late 70s or early 80s.
BTW, I have heard about a book which is a critical account of NIH´s and Big Pharma´s role in the AIDS epidemic, "Good Intentions" by Bruce Nussbaum. It is from the early 90s, so maybe some of the Information on certain drugs has been refuted and the NIH/FDA have changed for the better since publication.
Steven,That was a cool find those aren"t my types of music so i had no idea on that awesome my uncle however wasn't into any of those.I guess i just meant everyone has different musical abilities or tastes.I remember him listening to alot of Air supply ,Hall and oates, Boston, Journey:,Before that the seventies i couldn;t say those were his college years and i was a bit young to remember.I just never took to that style of music my ex likes some of it i think.I don:t want to get her talking about it though.We were always very different her basketball me band.She was very social me not so much.Me married 27 years her single for the last 10.Well buddy i hope this finds you well and keep doing what you love till next time.Peace be with anyone i missed in conversation.
Steven; I'm getting old I hope this doesn;t detour us from speaking but i don't put alot of emphasis on labels.Which means to me you are who you are and that's it.However if someone tells me they identify or label themselves as such cool it's okay with me.My ex for an example she was gay when i met her she said so.She still is today it don't change and i don't think it has to have a label that person knows who they are.I guess i just don't follow or keep up with alot of the upcoming events around me either maybe i should start.I am a strange duck but that's alright atleast i'm not boring right.
Ammids! Yay! Thank you for updating us and so very sorry about your brother in law. Glad your daughter A-ok too.
@Chevyman.
I did not want to put labels on people. That documentary was uploaded in early May, I watched it shortly prior to somerbody mentioning about musicals and homosexuals, that´s all. Its director is Rosa von Praunheim.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_von_Praunheim
According to an interview von Praunheim himself was never into opera, but his deceased friend, Werner Schroeter, was. There´s even a book on gays and opera, "The Queen's Throat: Opera, Homosexuality, and the Mystery of Desire", the author gets a lot of screentime in the movie.
I myself met and knew several gay men, I only met one who studied musicology and was into opera and classical music. Speaking of labels: Although I am not gay there were people initially thinking I was gay due to my way of speaking and mannerisms, :D
I did not want to put labels on people. That documentary was uploaded in early May, I watched it shortly prior to somerbody mentioning about musicals and homosexuals, that´s all. Its director is Rosa von Praunheim.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_von_Praunheim
According to an interview von Praunheim himself was never into opera, but his deceased friend, Werner Schroeter, was. There´s even a book on gays and opera, "The Queen's Throat: Opera, Homosexuality, and the Mystery of Desire", the author gets a lot of screentime in the movie.
I myself met and knew several gay men, I only met one who studied musicology and was into opera and classical music. Speaking of labels: Although I am not gay there were people initially thinking I was gay due to my way of speaking and mannerisms, :D
Amidds, I missed Rudi's Live yesterday, and last week I was playing games on my iPad while he was talking because he's doing so much self-promoting. . He's got one of his people helping him now so it's much better organized, but he's spending more time talking about projects other than Queen, and I'm just not interested. I think he's done some wonderful work over the years and deserves to be proud of that, but I don't need to listen to him once a week. I didn't pre-order the book, partly because I don't completely understand the process. I'm sure I'll get his book when it comes out and I may yet pre-order but I'm ok waiting for now.
I thought of you when I saw that the birthday party in Montreux was canceled. What a disappointment!
Glad your daughter is ok, but sorry to hear about verbal/physical incidents. People are definitely on edge.
MHZ, I'm jealous that you have your flowers. It's been way too cold here, but I may go out briefly this week to get some. You expressed my greatest fear; that they will be picked over.
I thought of you when I saw that the birthday party in Montreux was canceled. What a disappointment!
Glad your daughter is ok, but sorry to hear about verbal/physical incidents. People are definitely on edge.
MHZ, I'm jealous that you have your flowers. It's been way too cold here, but I may go out briefly this week to get some. You expressed my greatest fear; that they will be picked over.
Steven; What band did you say you played for?I wish i could sing but boring me just plays piano;and occasional guitar.I didn't know you were a musician.Do you travel alot?I always wished i had such a talent.I always thought it was so ordinary to play just my instruments but to sing and play what a gift you have.
Amimids, I think I have to agree with you on Rudi he just doesn't want to make me chase my tail around the room if you know what I mean.He got real friendly with the fans too quick with the I love you and all.I just ain;t buying it for now.If I'm wrong later i will eat those words.At first I liked him even followed him on instagram but I think the deal breaker for me is when I seen him and Peter team up together.Did they ever announce their surprize does anyone know.The first live he did I know his gf was supposed to meet and help and no show from her maybe that affected him some a bit.I just can't follow him it's like the price is right with all the contestants and such.Hope for the best prepare for the worst.
@Chevyman
It´s just a hobby. And even from that Point of view it´s low level. I know hobby bands who are ten times better and quasi-professional. I knew people whose singing jsut came naturally without thinking about technique. What kind of music do you play on the piano?
It´s just a hobby. And even from that Point of view it´s low level. I know hobby bands who are ten times better and quasi-professional. I knew people whose singing jsut came naturally without thinking about technique. What kind of music do you play on the piano?
I mainly play Gospei hymns my grandma was a music teacher at catholic school.It's a very important instrument in that faith.She also gave kids music lessons to kids at our house for extra money I was one of her students lol.I had no choice put to learn it .A Catholic cerimony is beautiful especially around Christmas time every year. I can remember looking at my grandmother at that piano at church and It seemed like she sparkled from head to toe.But that's about all I noticed because the rest of my time I spent there was misbehaving knocking on the confession door at 8 and then hiding.I was so bad.I would say the piano is my least favorite instrument but important if you go on to play others.that's where your fundamentals are taught.I played the flute from 7th grade till I graduated that's how I paid for some of my schooling Indian Ed paid part and I got a partial music scholarship.No academic scholarship for me my studies bored me stiff.
I mainly play Gospei hymns my grandma was a music teacher at catholic school.It's a very important instrument in that faith.She also gave kids music lessons to kids at our house for extra money I was one of her students lol.I had no choice put to learn it .A Catholic cerimony is beautiful especially around Christmas time every year. I can remember looking at my grandmother at that piano at church and It seemed like she sparkled from head to toe.But that's about all I noticed because the rest of my time I spent there was misbehaving knocking on the confession door at 8 and then hiding.I was so bad.I would say the piano is my least favorite instrument but important if you go on to play others.that's where your fundamentals are taught.I played the flute from 7th grade till I graduated that's how I paid for some of my schooling Indian Ed paid part and I got a partial music scholarship.No academic scholarship for me my studies bored me stiff.
I'm glad I'm not the only one a little turned off by Rudi. Don't get me wrong, seems like a really nice guy but, I have to agree with the self-promoting and withholding of the "surprise". I'm usually a very patient person, just don't like the games. Oh well, no doubt I will buy the book if it turns out to be anything new or worthwhile.
Kinda trying to find my way around these interesting convos I've missed out on so, forgive me if this had been explained......@stevendabudgie - did your comment about voice lessons refer to Freddie? Everything I've ever read said he never had any. Do you know where you heard that? If you were referring to someone else, I apologize. THAT would be a new nugget of info I'd be interesting in hearing about (if it is FM)!
MHZ, funny you mention that about flowers. At the beginning of this whole thing, i knew I would probably not be able to get out to buy my annuals, so I ordered some online. I kept getting upset that they weren't getting shipped but, every time I would think that, we'd get snow or super low temps. I was just notified they will be here tomorrow and it's really the best timing - prob saved me a lot of money had I been able to go out to buy some and the temps kept killing them. Of course, I say that and we'll get snow this weekend lol. Chicago weather is awesome :(
Kinda trying to find my way around these interesting convos I've missed out on so, forgive me if this had been explained......@stevendabudgie - did your comment about voice lessons refer to Freddie? Everything I've ever read said he never had any. Do you know where you heard that? If you were referring to someone else, I apologize. THAT would be a new nugget of info I'd be interesting in hearing about (if it is FM)!
MHZ, funny you mention that about flowers. At the beginning of this whole thing, i knew I would probably not be able to get out to buy my annuals, so I ordered some online. I kept getting upset that they weren't getting shipped but, every time I would think that, we'd get snow or super low temps. I was just notified they will be here tomorrow and it's really the best timing - prob saved me a lot of money had I been able to go out to buy some and the temps kept killing them. Of course, I say that and we'll get snow this weekend lol. Chicago weather is awesome :(
Steven; My text was meant for you sorry about the double.
Amidds, Yes I'm glad I'm not the only Rudi critic too!I was very disappointed with him and peter's deal whatever it was.I understand they might be friends but I just got a gut feeling about the promotional stuff and then there's peter.He has said many times Freddie was his friend but I just seen him change so much with standing beside what is right to joining them if you catch my drift.He looked at a script that from his stories were didn't match at all .It makes me question his loyalty to a certain degree.It makes me wonder as a fan if Freddie were here today would he approved that script or would he have told them like he did with his masterpiece It goes out as he wrote it to go fuck themselves tell the truth.I don't know him i would like to ask some of his true friends that question.Maybe Peter was just the PA after all.This subject isn't meant for trouble but it sure does intrique me.I do believe the stories in peter's books were how things were he was being honest I just want to say that for the record.