SolderIron
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It can happen to people who had magical stuff....Imagine if a paper map starts talking!
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nailer
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Pretty sure paper maps don't talk unless you're hallucinating.
Edit: SolderIron beat me to it.
So, today's topic is pointing out the obvious.
Someone: You got a haircut.
Me: Really? Well, shucks! I wouldn't have known that!
Why do people feel the need to say that? One of my former neighbors used to have a big, bushy beard. One day I saw him and he was clean shaved. I just said hi to him and we talked for few minutes. No mention of the absence of the beard, no need. I'm pretty sure he knows he shaved. Just saying...
Someone: You got a haircut.
Me: Really? Well, shucks! I wouldn't have known that!
Why do people feel the need to say that? One of my former neighbors used to have a big, bushy beard. One day I saw him and he was clean shaved. I just said hi to him and we talked for few minutes. No mention of the absence of the beard, no need. I'm pretty sure he knows he shaved. Just saying...
spicer
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That might give those symbols a voice. Hell, it gives visuals to music so, why not. Those symbols produce words inside one's head when reconnoitering, figuring, from there the possibilities are endless consciousness expanding, voices in the sky. The benefits of a trip. Isn't there a book about that somewhere, Doors of Perception, many I imagine. In some ways, in my opinion, one has to have a map, they route from a starting point.Pretty sure paper maps don't talk unless you're hallucinating.
Edit: SolderIron beat me to it.
spicer
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Funny about that, I've known people who shaved off their beard and I didn't even notice it, at least not at first, with someone I'd known for a long time, before the beard. It surprised me I didn't notice. I've heard others say that too.
Do you agree with all of yourselves on this? I know all of myselves agree.
spicer
Lunatic Member
Well, honestly, while I listen to all of them, they all have something to say, I don't always agree. However, I always agree with what I agree with. There is a self and it wants to know. It ain't a rehearsal.Do you agree with all of yourselves on this? I know all of myselves agree.
Quadman2
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If we can turn the page on "paper vs screens" randoms, got another thought that's been bouncing around for me.
And I would hope that it doesn't end up in a mental tug-a-war, and it is: Does it matter much as to what sex a singer is that... you prefer to listen to most times?
Is the above a strong bias, or does it depend upon your mood/genre, or just an overall preference?
After doing a quick look-see, have found that the ratio of singers is 3:1 for male artists today, and the same goes for the song writers. Why the difference?
Curious.
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And I would hope that it doesn't end up in a mental tug-a-war, and it is: Does it matter much as to what sex a singer is that... you prefer to listen to most times?
Is the above a strong bias, or does it depend upon your mood/genre, or just an overall preference?
After doing a quick look-see, have found that the ratio of singers is 3:1 for male artists today, and the same goes for the song writers. Why the difference?
Curious.
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spicer
Lunatic Member
This could be fun. Does it matter, not really, it's all in the spirit of the singer, they are delivering lyrics, a message, and if they can channel it, doesn't matter the sex.
As for the current ratio, which comes first, the cart or the horse. It is steered. Why? That answer won't come about.
Quadman2
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spicer
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Because of what it is. Okay, in a polite way, it is industry driven, like never before. Beyond that, it's one of those things hiding right out in the open for every one to see and ignore. It can't go any further, respect to the site.
I'll tell ya though, in my opinion, Rita Coolidge singing Cohen's Bird On A Wire is without a doubt an example of not having a preference, gotta channel the song and she is an amazing example with that song. Stevie Ray Vaughn's Tin Pan Alley is another one, he makes you feel the situation, live in it, experience it. It's the person, not the sex. I am not aware of a woman doing Tin Pan Alley but can imagine, as Coolidge with Bird on a Wire, a woman could channel it, do it.
Loaded question! HIT THE DECK!
First, a singer has to have a pleasant sounding voice if I am to listen at all. That rules out Rod Stewart, Kim Carnes, Al Green, Robert Plant, Whitney Houston and quite a few others. Just can't listen to them. The ability to carry a tune, convey emotions and phrase properly are tied for 2nd most important.
I don't really care about the gender of the singer, but I do prefer that the singer sounds like what he or she is. One sounding like the other is not a favorite.
Favorite singer? It's a tie. Nat "King" Cole and Sarah Vaughn. The only 2 who can sing "Stardust" successfully. It's a difficult song and I wouldn't try it.
All of that being said, I prefer instrumental music 60/40 over vocal. I'm a true music fan so when I listen to music, I pay attention to what each individual musician is doing. It's great when they can all stretch out and show their chops without concern about whether or not the listener can make out a singer's words. Music says so much more when there aren't any lyrics getting in the way.
In short, no it doesn't matter as long as it sounds good.
Quadman2
Lunatic Member
Loaded question! HIT THE DECK!
First, a singer has to have a pleasant sounding voice if I am to listen at all. That rules out Rod Stewart, Kim Carnes, Al Green, Robert Plant, Whitney Houston and quite a few others. Just can't listen to them. The ability to carry a tune, convey emotions and phrase properly are tied for 2nd most important.
I don't really care about the gender of the singer, but I do prefer that the singer sounds like what he or she is. One sounding like the other is not a favorite.
Favorite singer? It's a tie. Nat "King" Cole and Sarah Vaughn. The only 2 who can sing "Stardust" successfully. It's a difficult song and I wouldn't try it.
All of that being said, I prefer instrumental music 60/40 over vocal. I'm a true music fan so when I listen to music, I pay attention to what each individual musician is doing. It's great when they can all stretch out and show their chops without concern about whether or not the listener can make out a singer's words. Music says so much more when there aren't any lyrics getting in the way.
In short, no it doesn't matter as long as it sounds good.
Interesting take, SjJ. Sometimes the lyrics or voice gets in the way of great playing! I agree.
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ducati_EL34
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The smartphone has already caught up to the PC. It is just that the phone makes certain concessions WRT battery life, and size to be truly portable.
The iPhone has an ARM processor. A variation of that processor is found in every Raspberry Pi. System76 has a has a 128 ARM64 core workstation.
The only thing holding the smartphone back is battery technology. You can already connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to your smartphone.
nailer
audionerd
The music of my youth notwithstanding, it's primarily the lyrics that get in the way for me when listening to vocals, not the singer's gender. That being said, I prefer my jazz sans vocals.
nailer
audionerd
Me, myself and I often disagree, but are excellent at acheiving consensus.Do you agree with all of yourselves on this? I know all of myselves agree.
Classic Rock Instrumentals
Get into a groove with this steep stack of killer classic rock instrumentals.
This playlist was made by YT. I ran across it and I was like "Oh yeah!"
What if all 4 members of the soft rock band Bread were brothers and the sons of Josephine Baker?
Happened with me seeing my neighbor without his beard a couple months ago. He actually asked why I didn't notice.
On the other hand, when I took my car in to the Ford shop Friday, I met the guy who sold it to me (I knew he had left them shortly after, but not that he came back) and did not recognize him, because he put on enough weight to throw me off. I think his beard was a bit different, but not that much. His story: he needed an operation on his leg, and had to stay off it for months, and started putting on weight. I started talking to him and he asked me who sold me the car, and when I couldn't remember the name, he rattled off a few including his own, and when I said "That's who," he said "That's me" and laughed - and then I recognized his laugh and it fell in place. He still had me on his phone and sent me a pic of his business card.
Also, I have had it happen that I see someone in a chance place like the supermarket and know the face but can't connect who they are immediately because the face and place don't jibe.
