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Urizen
Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
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Jan 23, 2012 - 06:27pm PT
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Gary,
I was fortunate to hear a noted acoustical consultant address this issue in the context of some other performance and worship venues. Basically, as I recall, the ideal reverberation time for sustained sounds like musical instruments or operatic-style vocalizing is different from what is desirable for clearly comprehensible speech. DCH, as an orchestra hall and not a multi-media performance space, was likely optimized for the former.
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Gary
climber
That Long Black Cloud Is Coming Down
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Jan 23, 2012 - 08:52pm PT
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I hope opera will be OK there. We have tickets for Don Giovanni.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 23, 2012 - 08:55pm PT
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Gary, better check yer tickets as LA Opera still uses the Dorothy Chandler.
I gave up my season tickets though when opera became de rigueur with LA's
petit bourgeoisie. Apparently they didn't get the memo that talking during
the performance is not considered good manners. And don't get me started
on the velcro bino cases, the thumbing through the program, and the un-stifled coughing.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jul 16, 2012 - 07:43pm PT
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I heard Brahm's "Academic Festival Overture" for the umpteenth time squared
the other day and it continued to play in my head for days afterwards.
Do I need to seek help? I guess it isn't Brahm's fault though as now I
have Rameau looping. Oh well, at least it isn't Lady Gaga.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jul 16, 2012 - 11:25pm PT
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I happen to like the Academic Festival Overture, even though Brahms wrote it as something of a joke; it's primarily German University drinking songs nicely orchestrated!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Jul 17, 2012 - 12:01am PT
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Ah, Rodger, methinks it's something about sharing a pint, eh?
hee hee hee. . .
I kind of like his Variations on a Theme by Hayden. . .
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Jul 17, 2012 - 12:13am PT
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Check out KQMC out of Hawthorne Nevada...Top 40 classical with this fruit cake DJ named the Captain...The music is very good and the Captain is a total crack up...I can only get reception from Navy Beach on Mono Lake...RJ
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jul 30, 2012 - 02:40pm PT
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So how shameless is John Williams?
He should be cut up and used as chum.
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Jul 30, 2012 - 02:53pm PT
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Hehe... even ...om-pa-pa... has got it's place.
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Barbarian
Trad climber
New and Bionic too!
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Jul 30, 2012 - 05:07pm PT
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Classical music rocks!!! I absolutely love it!!!
Now a disclaimer: My dad loved classical. He listened to it every chance he got. He especially loved opera. I, on the other hand, was a child of the 60's and early 70's. Airplane, CSNY, the Dead, Hendrix, Byrds, Eagles, etc. - those were where my tastes settled. I turned off that classical every chsance I got. Dad died before I matured enough to understand classical music. I missed out on a chance to share something truly wonderful.
Fast forward 30 years: My children are musicians. They all play piano. One also plays guitar and a bit of sax; another plays viola, the last plays violin, bass violin, electric bass, guitar, and anything else he can get his hands on.
I've been fortunate enough to see one of my children play at Carnegie Hall. Last month I saw the youngest (14 year old) play at Disney Hall. I marvel at he sound in those great halls, perfect for music, but terrible for the spoken word.
I have to thank Patty Scialfa for my love and understanding of classical music. She covered a country song that opened my eyes and ears to understand classical. It was a roundabout trip, but worth it!!!
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ninjakait
Trad climber
a place where friction routes have velcro
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Jul 31, 2012 - 03:19am PT
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The first time I beat my Dad in chess this was on the record player; yes a vinyl, I know, ancient. :)
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Gary
climber
"My god - it's full of stars!"
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Jul 31, 2012 - 08:38am PT
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Richter plays my favorite Haydn:
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This is great desert driving music. This and Blue Oyster Cult.
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