"Fine music" is a code-phrase for classical styles - clarkjohnsen - Films/DVD Asylum

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"Fine music" is a code-phrase for classical styles

clarkjohnsen

In Reply to: Why do you avoid first hand observations, unless you have none to share? posted by Audiophilander on March 21, 2006 at 12:00:20:

"FYI, I do appreciate fine music, and with a few noteable exceptions (an intense dislike of country & blue grass styles). I have a wide and varied pallet."
Hmm... Pallet: "A narrow hard bed or straw-filled mattress." So yours is wide? And filled with, what?
"I occasionally share my informed opinions of non-rock related music on the Hi-Rez boards where Living Stereo and Jazz SACD releases are often discussed."
I'll have to check that out. By the way, who has so informed you?
"Of course, all of the observations I make regarding music are first hand, informed impressions."
Of course they are! Nothing but. Although... how does being informed (and again, by whom?) comport with "first hand"?
>>> "...you would find over on Music Lane that we are always posting opinion that is not our own, for the benefit of everyone." <<<
"Music and film are hors'doeuvres of different colors since the shelf life of music is a good deal longer than the narrow window provided a currently running film."
Who you sayin' I can't compare red to orange?
Anyway a film these days has a longer expected life in the marketplace than most new music.
"Selected reviews can impact a film's box-office, given the added credibility of a poster's personal validation of the reviewer's comments, so it's very important that those shared opinions be informed opinions."
That word again... Please, please indentify the source of all this information you have.
"As you should know by now, I'm not opposed to the sharing of reviews of others as long those opinions accurately reflect the FIRST-HAND opinions of the poster."
Now THAT is such bull.
"Without that caveat, there is a strong liklihood that the reader will be mislead into avoiding a film thinking that the cut'n pasted critic's opinion is a first-hand testimonial."
Quelle horreur!
Guess you figure most people can't read right, huh?
"You're an intelligent guy; you should know this by now."
Enough with the patronizing already.
>>> "If in music we feel enlarged by others' writing, why is it forbidden here, by you?" <<<
'Forbidden?'
[See above.]
"You give me more credit and power than I'd ever presume much less desire; as you're such a clever wordsmith, I'd suggest that you hammer out a few more before your testy mettle cools. ;^)"
OK, you're doing your damdest to forbid it. Unsuccessfully so far, I'll give you that.
clark
"AuPh"

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Topic - "V" . . . Our cousins boldy go where Hollywood never dares . . . - mr grits 20:49:11 03/18/06 (14)

"It's rage against the machine by the machine." -- Owen Gleiberman - clarkjohnsen 10:29:58 03/19/06 (13)

No, what is worth thinking about is whether you've actually seen this film or are relying on Owen Glib's comments. (nt) - Audiophilander 12:30:30 03/19/06 (6)

I'm "relying" on nothing. nt - clarkjohnsen 09:14:15 03/20/06 (5)

So, if you're not relying on the opinions of others, then why post opinions other than your own for consideraton? (nt) - Audiophilander 22:28:35 03/20/06 (4)

I rely only on my own observations. Why do you enjoy putting words in people's mouths? - clarkjohnsen 07:46:32 03/21/06 (3)

Why do you avoid first hand observations, unless you have none to share? - Audiophilander 12:00:20 03/21/06 (2)

"Fine music" is a code-phrase for classical styles - clarkjohnsen 12:52:20 03/23/06 (1)

I'll admit that "palette" would have been a more artistic misspelling, but palate was my intent, maestro. - Audiophilander 22:07:09 03/23/06 (0)

Re: You're probably right... - Jeff Starrs 12:25:35 03/19/06 (3)

No, OG is definitely wrong, as is CJ, if he doesn't see this film for himself. - Audiophilander 12:58:50 03/19/06 (2)

Re: Actually... - Jeff Starrs 05:41:43 03/20/06 (1)

Good point Jeff, but if that's the case they're trying too hard to appear hip. - Audiophilander 01:19:31 03/21/06 (0)

That makes me think of... - sjb 11:08:51 03/19/06 (1)

Oh this is good! - clarkjohnsen 09:20:09 03/20/06 (0)

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"Fine music" is a code-phrase for classical styles - clarkjohnsen 12:52:20 03/23/06 (1)

I'll admit that "palette" would have been a more artistic misspelling, but palate was my intent, maestro. - Audiophilander 22:07:09 03/23/06 (0)

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