Lateralus
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I absolutely despise Neo-classical, all new forms of orchestrated music, and easy listening. I also hate Tchaikovsky, Bach, Mozart and Vivaldi. I laugh at people why say Tchaikovsky or Vivaldi are geniuses when it came to music, but it really was the garbage of the Romantic era style. Vivaldi was much more classical anyways.
Favorite conductor definitely has to be Leonard Bernstein and his endeavors with the New York Philharmonic. When he did Shostakovitch, it was a dream live. RIP. :<
Composers I like:
Rachmaninoff
Chopin
Stravinsky
F. Schubert
Rossini
Felix Mendelssohn
Schumann
Wagner
Brahms
Dvorak
Liszt
There are a lot more composers that I listen to, but there's so many Romantic era artists that I can't keep track of them. I'd rather keep up with modern day conductors and solo artists. I listen to Opera as well, if anyone is interested.
I would say Tchaikovsky is worthy of respect. Cappricio Italien is a good piece of music. I also enjoy some Bach.
Other than that I agree with your picks. Rachmaninoff, Brahms and especially Chopin are very enjoyable listens.
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Just a lighthearted little something I thought up on the bus this morning. Nothing serious, but I like it and thought I'd share it.
Snow is like makeup for the world
snow is like makeup for the world
covers all the
spots cracks imperfections
takes years off
in the right light
until
a snowplow fingernail
scoops through the illusion
clumps of rainwater sludge
run like mascara
down the cheeks of a drunk
still
could do without snow
it's just a pretty inconvenience
makeup is not my problem
so
please girls
keep it up
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Cups don't matta. This story makes me sick though, like a greeting card.
Absolutely agreed. It was like a box of chocolate being forced through my pupils.
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I was interested when I first heard that these guys were making an album, but the music is terrible.
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One of the all time greats. Masterful songs.
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Why doesn't anyone like the 40s, 50s ?
True beauty :
[spoiler=Ingrid Bergman]
- She was in Gaslight, Casablanca and For Whom the Bell Tolls, and quite a few more...
[spoiler=Grace Kelly]
- Lots of movies, go see a Hitchcock film
A few others like Ava Gardener, Veronica Lake, Lana Turner when she was young...
Indy (I think) and I posted a few of the classic dames in the earlier pages of this thread. That's a terrible picture of Bergman though.
Now that's the stuff.
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I was very lucky this year. Aside from the usual books etc I got a portable typewriter, a King James Bible from 1862 and a very nice bottle of single malt scotch.
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I have to say a big thank you to you all who participated in what is probably the biggest chart upset in history, (definitely the biggest Christmas chart).
The Pet Shop Boys cover of Always On My Mind beat The Pogues' Fairytale of New York to number one at Christmas in 1987. Upsets don't get much bigger than that.
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Two words: Aerosol flamethrower. That's always fun.
I had my head set on fire thanks to one of those puppies. Not always fun.
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1: What do you think happens?
We cease conciseness.
Looks like this can happen before death in some cases.
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If woman want everything equal, then let's give them everything equal. Make them play 5 sets of tennis, let them be able to playl Rugby League with men and see if they still think they want to be equal. Make them labourers and haul bricks on a worksite for 9 hours a day.
Don't forget:
No ladies nights
No "ladies first" policy
No "don't hit girls" rule
No more Women Entertainment Television
Women should be expected to pay for their meal at dates
Somehow I have the feeling that a lot of women really don't want to be treated like men. If you truly want equality, then you should want equality for both genders instead of just picking and choosing to get rid of the things that negatively effect women and keeping all the things that benefit them.
It focuses on abortion because abortion is not about life or death, but about control over one's body; let's not kid ourselves here, because that's what this debate is really about. Men want to control what women do with their bodies.This is exactly what makes feminism annoying. When people victimize themselves over absolutely nothing and point the finger angrily at men. You seem to be forgetting that there are plenty of pro-life women out there. Yes, I do think women should get the same pay for the same work, have the ability to vote, and so on, but making men into monsters is barely the way to do it.
I also think it's ridiculous to fight the establishment just for the sake of fighting the establishment. There ought to be a good reason for doing so. Like I said, I understand wanting equal rights and all, but some of the arguments feminists use are just pulled out of their behinds.... I mean purses. Yeah, I went there. Better go get your picket signs, there's a bigot on the loose. :roll:
This is one of the most disgusting posts I've read. :angry:
Women aren't making men into monsters, because some men already are. Some men think it's their right to rape and abuse their wife, or force her into having children. Are you saying that it's wrong for women to want to bring this to a stop? This isn't JUST FOR THE SAKE of anything, it's for equality. Of course some of the radical feminists will try and make men to seem worse than they are, but you're basically saying that women are just making a big fuss over nothing and they should just STFU and do what men say.
I think you've completely misconstrued Zierro's post. That's alright though, it's to be expected from a woman. (Couldn't resist).
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I think we can take this as a statement and leave it at that. I'm all for self loathing, but not like this.
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Radiohead - Kid A
The Libertines - Up The Bracket
The Libertines - The Libertines
The Strokes - Is This It
The Strokes - Room on Fire
Nick Cave - No More Shall We Part
Babyshambles - Down in Albion
... Are my favourite efforts of the last decade, I think. I'm sure more will come to mind.
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Whoa I was just about to post a topic on this!
I think they're hypocrites. If I started a group called "Masculinists" I would be deemed a sexist.
Such an ideology does exist. Masculism.
In any case, I think the OP's definition of feminism is unfair or possibly just outdated. I imagine the kind of people you're encountering are fairly young and are impressionable, so ideas take root fiercly and quickly. My understanding of current feminist thinking is that it simply tries to promote choice for women. Be a homemaker or don't; shave your armpits or don't. Seems fair to me. I say this and yet I still go for the more traditional kind of girl, and that's my choice too. Let's none of us oppress each other and things will run along much more smoothly.
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Got tickets for Muse next year.
They're absolutely insane live. I don't even listen to them these days and I'd still go to see them again. Stockholm Syndrome as an encore is one of my most treasured memories.
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No love for Flying Circus? One of the funniest shows ever broadcast.
Also I agree with Seinfeld and Curb.
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I think any form of afterlife devalues this life. What will be will be, and I'm alright with that.
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I'd get a beach house in Mauritius. Absolute paradise.
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Black coffee, 2 sugars. I probably wouldn't get out of bed if I didn't have a morning coffee to look forward to.
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Oh c'mon, it can't hurt that much.
You must be trying to get a rise out of the men. You have no idea.
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Don't be so [bleep]ing [developmentally delayed]ed. That terrorist would have gladly killed those SEALS, and then went home and bragged. That terrorist has shown his true colors, oh noes he got punched in the face. Well I'd do a lot worse to him.
Less of the flaming please. Disagreeing is fine, but there's no need for the language.
In any case, I don't see the problem with trying this guy. If what he did was necessary then he'll be acquitted, and if not then he deserves to be punished.
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Oh man, I haven't listened to The Invisible Band in a long time. There's nothing amazing about it, but it's just good easy listening.
Also, looks like Play is the album that's been on the most lists so far.
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Mmm. I fell in love with her during (500) Days of Summer. Pretty girl.
Scared for my friend.. i need some help.
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I don't think there's any danger of explosion or fire in a microwave, but I couldn't be sure.
That aside, all your friend is going to end up with is a cake that tastes terrible. When you cook with alcohol (wines, sherries etc) the alcohol itself evaporates away and just leaves flavour.