With me it's my Social Security Number. I lose it every time a new factoid comes into play.Really?!?! Interesting...love trivia like this!
Unfortunately, something important just got pushed out of my brain to make space for it.
I'm not sure what it was though...![]()
That truly is excellent employment of a dramatically building piece!With me it's my Social Security Number. I lose it every time a new factoid comes into play.
Here's that Stravinsky: Firebird Suite introductory fanfare. You can see the brilliance of it's employment for this purpose.
It sounds like they were gonna open with "Going For The One" that night.
Bun E Carlos. I remember when Beavis & Butthead commented: "That guy doesn't look like he should be in a band. He looks like one of those guys you see buying generic beer".
I'd like to hear your thoughts after a first listen.That truly is excellent employment of a dramatically building piece!
Squire raising his cup of "tea" to the crowd was priceless! Lol
Stravinsky's box set will be my first formal foray (how is that for alliteration?!?!) into classical music. Looking forward to hearing it!
Memo to Beavis & Butthead:Bun E Carlos. I remember when Beavis & Butthead commented: "That guy doesn't look like he should be in a band. He looks like one of those guys you see buying generic beer".

Will do...not sure how articulate my thoughts will be on the subject as i have zero reference for comparison.I'd like to hear your thoughts after a first listen.
It's a great signal to the crowd to get quiet, get settled and get ready to be amazed. Also a nice way for the band to interact with the audience before even playing a note.That truly is excellent employment of a dramatically building piece!
Squire raising his cup of "tea" to the crowd was priceless! Lol
Stravinsky's box set will be my first formal foray (how is that for alliteration?!?!) into classical music. Looking forward to hearing it!
100% agree!! Like a soft introduction to get both parties situated and settled in.It's a great signal to the crowd to get quiet, get settled and get ready to be amazed. Also a nice way for the band to interact with the audience before even playing a note.
Both clips were quite good!DEEP SLAVIC SOUL ... SORTA LIKE THEIR "BLUES" .... A COUPLE OF EXAMPLES...
FIRST IS RUSSIAN:
SECOND IS UKRAINIAN: