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barry-clari
QUOTE(Cyrilla @ Mar 27 2010, 11:16 PM) *

But, Baz, isn't that what multi-tracking is for???

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OK, so let me get this straight, you want me to do a multi-tracked version of Wuthering Heights, for all the forum to have a good laugh at listen to? laugh.gif

Mind you, the Bobby McFerrin version of 'Drive' might be fun to try... biggrin.gif

click!
The Old Lady
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Mar 27 2010, 10:41 PM) *

QUOTE(andante_in_c @ Mar 27 2010, 10:40 PM) *

QUOTE(barry-clari @ Mar 27 2010, 10:38 PM) *

I'm listening to Pick of the Pops on iPlayer at the moment. 1978. The No.1 record this week in that year was Wuthering Heights. Is it a bit concerning that I can sing this at pitch??? blink.gif

It would be more concerning if you could do the weird hand movements as well. biggrin.gif


Nah, I can't do them laugh.gif


I can. blush.gif The sixth form. rolleyes.gif
Flossie
Ab major is harder on the violin than it is on the flute. mellow.gif
barry-clari
QUOTE(The Old Lady @ Mar 27 2010, 11:33 PM) *

QUOTE(barry-clari @ Mar 27 2010, 10:41 PM) *

QUOTE(andante_in_c @ Mar 27 2010, 10:40 PM) *

QUOTE(barry-clari @ Mar 27 2010, 10:38 PM) *

I'm listening to Pick of the Pops on iPlayer at the moment. 1978. The No.1 record this week in that year was Wuthering Heights. Is it a bit concerning that I can sing this at pitch??? blink.gif

It would be more concerning if you could do the weird hand movements as well. biggrin.gif


Nah, I can't do them laugh.gif


I can. blush.gif The sixth form. rolleyes.gif


That's it then. You do the weird hand movements, I'll do the vocals. yay.gif
The Old Lady
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Mar 27 2010, 11:35 PM) *

QUOTE(The Old Lady @ Mar 27 2010, 11:33 PM) *

QUOTE(barry-clari @ Mar 27 2010, 10:41 PM) *

QUOTE(andante_in_c @ Mar 27 2010, 10:40 PM) *

QUOTE(barry-clari @ Mar 27 2010, 10:38 PM) *

I'm listening to Pick of the Pops on iPlayer at the moment. 1978. The No.1 record this week in that year was Wuthering Heights. Is it a bit concerning that I can sing this at pitch??? blink.gif

It would be more concerning if you could do the weird hand movements as well. biggrin.gif


Nah, I can't do them laugh.gif


I can. blush.gif The sixth form. rolleyes.gif


That's it then. You do the weird hand movements, I'll do the vocals. yay.gif

We can duet Basil. I know ALL the words.
barry-clari
QUOTE(The Old Lady @ Mar 27 2010, 11:38 PM) *

We can duet Basil. I know ALL the words.


So do I ph34r.gif laugh.gif
Celeste
QUOTE(Flossie @ Mar 28 2010, 12:34 AM) *
Ab major is harder on the violin than it is on the flute. mellow.gif
Just move your hand back slightly and play it as you would A major! smile.gif
andante_in_c
QUOTE(Cyrilla @ Mar 27 2010, 11:16 PM) *

It is possibly the most bizarre rendition of Wuthering Heights ever...

Oh, I don't know. laugh.gif

How about this one?
barry-clari
Without clicking, I knew your link would be to the Ukelele Orchestra, a-i-c!

It is a good arrangement biggrin.gif
Cyrilla
*Waits for Baz to do his impression of the Puppini Sisters and Bobby McFerrin*

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barry-clari
QUOTE(Cyrilla @ Mar 28 2010, 11:26 AM) *

*Waits for Baz to do his impression of the Puppini Sisters and Bobby McFerrin*

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You might be waiting a while, C... laugh.gif
Cyrilla
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Mar 28 2010, 12:30 PM) *

QUOTE(Cyrilla @ Mar 28 2010, 11:26 AM) *

*Waits for Baz to do his impression of the Puppini Sisters and Bobby McFerrin*

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You might be waiting a while, C... laugh.gif


*waits patiently*

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barry-clari
The whole of the ABRSM website, including the forum, appears to be on a periodic go-slow at the moment... sad.gif

QUOTE(Cyrilla @ Mar 28 2010, 01:27 PM) *

QUOTE(barry-clari @ Mar 28 2010, 12:30 PM) *

QUOTE(Cyrilla @ Mar 28 2010, 11:26 AM) *

*Waits for Baz to do his impression of the Puppini Sisters and Bobby McFerrin*

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You might be waiting a while, C... laugh.gif


*waits patiently*

rolleyes.gif whistling.gif tongue.gif


It's lucky that you're very patient, C... laugh.gif
Fran*Piano
I think the teddy bear on my windowsill has just become alive blink.gif
Solari
QUOTE(Fran*Piano @ Mar 28 2010, 03:45 PM) *

I think the teddy bear on my windowsill has just become alive blink.gif



IPB Image

? unsure.gif

I found an awesome wallpaper while looking for that too...

http://www.crazy-frankenstein.com/free-wal...-wallpapers.jpg
Fran*Piano
QUOTE(Solari @ Mar 28 2010, 03:52 PM) *

QUOTE(Fran*Piano @ Mar 28 2010, 03:45 PM) *

I think the teddy bear on my windowsill has just become alive blink.gif



IPB Image

? unsure.gif


I actually just jumped out of skin when I saw that, Solari! blink.gif laugh.gif
No, I was sitting on my bed with my boyfriend and he suddenly goes "I swear that teddy just moved!" after that, it seemed to turn a good 90 degrees in the space of about an hour.... blink.gif
Solari
QUOTE(Fran*Piano @ Mar 28 2010, 03:53 PM) *

I actually just jumped out of skin when I saw that, Solari! blink.gif laugh.gif
No, I was sitting on my bed with my boyfriend and he suddenly goes "I swear that teddy just moved!" after that, it seemed to turn a good 90 degrees in the space of about an hour.... blink.gif


My bet is he's moving it while you're not looking! laugh.gif
Fran*Piano
QUOTE(Solari @ Mar 28 2010, 03:55 PM) *

QUOTE(Fran*Piano @ Mar 28 2010, 03:53 PM) *

I actually just jumped out of skin when I saw that, Solari! blink.gif laugh.gif
No, I was sitting on my bed with my boyfriend and he suddenly goes "I swear that teddy just moved!" after that, it seemed to turn a good 90 degrees in the space of about an hour.... blink.gif


My bet is he's moving it while you're not looking! laugh.gif


laugh.gif that was my inital thought, so I made him swap places with me so I was closer to it...the darned thing still seemed to be moving! I think we were probably just imagining it though laugh.gif
Solari
QUOTE(Fran*Piano @ Mar 28 2010, 03:58 PM) *

laugh.gif that was my inital thought, so I made him swap places with me so I was closer to it...the darned thing still seemed to be moving! I think we were probably just imagining it though laugh.gif


Quick, call Yvette Fielding! laugh.gif

Fran*Piano
QUOTE(Solari @ Mar 28 2010, 04:04 PM) *

QUOTE(Fran*Piano @ Mar 28 2010, 03:58 PM) *

laugh.gif that was my inital thought, so I made him swap places with me so I was closer to it...the darned thing still seemed to be moving! I think we were probably just imagining it though laugh.gif


Quick, call Yvette Fielding! laugh.gif


laugh.gif might have to take you up on your advice there Sol! laugh.gif
barry-clari
Ultimate Movie Toons, on ITV1...why??? blink.gif
fsharpminor
Classic FM played Moonlight Sonata early in the morning on Saturday. Its no so long ago they played Griegs 'Morning' (Peer Gynt) late at night. Im sure there must be other examples.
Solari
QUOTE(fsharpminor @ Mar 29 2010, 02:16 PM) *

Classic FM played Moonlight Sonata early in the morning on Saturday. Its no so long ago they played Griegs 'Morning' (Peer Gynt) late at night. Im sure there must be other examples.


Methinks someone is having a bit of a laugh with the programming smile.gif I wonder if anyone has written/phoned in with any comments?

I do love the Peer Gynt pieces, though. smile.gif
Flossie
QUOTE(Solari @ Mar 29 2010, 02:36 PM) *

QUOTE(fsharpminor @ Mar 29 2010, 02:16 PM) *

Classic FM played Moonlight Sonata early in the morning on Saturday. Its no so long ago they played Griegs 'Morning' (Peer Gynt) late at night. Im sure there must be other examples.


Methinks someone is having a bit of a laugh with the programming smile.gif I wonder if anyone has written/phoned in with any comments?

I do love the Peer Gynt pieces, though. smile.gif

If I ever get married I'd like to go in to an organ arrangement of Peer Gynt (Morning). ph34r.gif I haven't looked into whether such a thing exists... unsure.gif
fsharpminor
Any capable organist shoul be able to play it for you
Flossie
That's good. I don't know if it will ever happen, mind. laugh.gif As a church musician I know quite a few organists - the problem might be working out how to choose one person without upsetting anyone else. ph34r.gif
Babybird2
I have no idea what music I want for my wedding laugh.gif
Flossie
QUOTE(Babybird2 @ Mar 29 2010, 07:11 PM) *

I have no idea what music I want for my wedding laugh.gif

How long have you got to decide? smile.gif
Babybird2
Well, we're planning on April next year laugh.gif
barry-clari
QUOTE(Babybird2 @ Mar 29 2010, 07:11 PM) *

I have no idea what music I want for my wedding laugh.gif



QUOTE(Babybird2 @ Mar 29 2010, 07:19 PM) *

Well, we're planning on April next year laugh.gif


In that case, let's get thinking...erm...do Middlesbrough FC have any songs related to them? laugh.gif
fsharpminor
........ And it's not too far off !
I refused to let Mrs have the Wagner to come in to, we had some Bach. But the Mendelssohn to go out .
Juniper
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Mar 29 2010, 07:40 PM) *

QUOTE(Babybird2 @ Mar 29 2010, 07:11 PM) *

I have no idea what music I want for my wedding laugh.gif



QUOTE(Babybird2 @ Mar 29 2010, 07:19 PM) *

Well, we're planning on April next year laugh.gif


In that case, let's get thinking...erm...do Middlesbrough FC have any songs related to them? laugh.gif


I had to laugh when somebody told me they wanted the hymn that was to the tune of a football chant. It didn't take me too long to work out it was "Bread of Heaven! otherwise known as "You're not singing anymore!" laugh.gif
Juniper
Woohoo, I'm now a prodigy party1.gif party2.gif jumpin.gif
fsharpminor
Congrats on 1000 posts ! hurrah.gif yay.gif
barry-clari
Rolf Harris is 80 today.

Legend biggrin.gif :insert didgeridoo smiley here:
madbassoonist
6.15am train to London tomorrow blink.gif
Stephie
QUOTE(Juniper @ Mar 29 2010, 11:08 PM) *

Woohoo, I'm now a prodigy party1.gif party2.gif jumpin.gif

Waheeeey! woot.gif It's a nice feeling, isn't it? laugh.gif
barry-clari
QUOTE(Stephie @ Mar 30 2010, 02:10 PM) *

QUOTE(Juniper @ Mar 29 2010, 11:08 PM) *

Woohoo, I'm now a prodigy party1.gif party2.gif jumpin.gif

Waheeeey! woot.gif It's a nice feeling, isn't it? laugh.gif


I always think of Keith Flint when I see the word 'prodigy' laugh.gif
Juniper
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Woohoo, I'm now a prodigy party1.gif party2.gif jumpin.gif
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Waheeeey! woot.gif It's a nice feeling, isn't it? laugh.gif
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It is biggrin.gif Trying to work out how many of that thousand was bantering with you about X-Factor laugh.gif

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I always think of Keith Flint when I see the word 'prodigy' laugh.gif
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Is it wrong I had to google him to work out what you meant? unsure.gif blush.gif laugh.gif
Stephie
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Mar 30 2010, 07:14 PM) *

QUOTE(Stephie @ Mar 30 2010, 02:10 PM) *

QUOTE(Juniper @ Mar 29 2010, 11:08 PM) *

Woohoo, I'm now a prodigy party1.gif party2.gif jumpin.gif

Waheeeey! woot.gif It's a nice feeling, isn't it? laugh.gif

I always think of Keith Flint when I see the word 'prodigy' laugh.gif

Lolol laugh.gif I hadn't made the connection.
barry-clari
QUOTE(Juniper @ Mar 30 2010, 11:04 PM) *

QUOTE(barry-clari @ Mar 30 2010, 07:14 PM) *

I always think of Keith Flint when I see the word 'prodigy' laugh.gif


Is it wrong I had to google him to work out what you meant? unsure.gif blush.gif laugh.gif


Nah...it just means I carry round reams of useless information... laugh.gif
Maizie
Isn't it about time for barry-clari's annual boat race joke about now?
fsharpminor
http://yfrog.com/1nresultofdeforestationj

Sorry couldnt get the pic to post directly into Forums
Maizie
QUOTE(Maizie @ Mar 31 2010, 10:37 AM) *
Isn't it about time for barry-clari's annual boat race joke about now?


And another event he can make the same joke about: http://www.thegoatrace.org/
Babybird2
My mum keeps sending me pictures of wedding dresses by e-mail. I seriously regret the moment where I answered "no" to the question "Well, you're only having a registry office wedding so you won't want a big white dress, will you?"


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Flossie
QUOTE(Babybird2 @ Mar 31 2010, 02:59 PM) *

My mum keeps sending me pictures of wedding dresses by e-mail. I seriously regret the moment where I answered "no" to the question "Well, you're only having a registry office wedding so you won't want a big white dress, will you?"


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blink.gif You sound like you maybe do want a big white dress - it should be a 'once in a lifetime' chance to have one. ph34r.gif
barry-clari
QUOTE(Maizie @ Mar 31 2010, 01:39 PM) *

QUOTE(Maizie @ Mar 31 2010, 10:37 AM) *
Isn't it about time for barry-clari's annual boat race joke about now?


And another event he can make the same joke about: http://www.thegoatrace.org/


I am resisting... tongue.gif
Fran*Piano
QUOTE(Maizie @ Mar 31 2010, 01:39 PM) *

QUOTE(Maizie @ Mar 31 2010, 10:37 AM) *
Isn't it about time for barry-clari's annual boat race joke about now?


And another event he can make the same joke about: http://www.thegoatrace.org/


Is that a serious race?! blink.gif
barry-clari
QUOTE(Fran*Piano @ Mar 31 2010, 09:21 PM) *

QUOTE(Maizie @ Mar 31 2010, 01:39 PM) *

QUOTE(Maizie @ Mar 31 2010, 10:37 AM) *
Isn't it about time for barry-clari's annual boat race joke about now?


And another event he can make the same joke about: http://www.thegoatrace.org/


Is that a serious race?! blink.gif


It is if you're a goat tongue.gif
Fran*Piano
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Mar 31 2010, 09:29 PM) *

QUOTE(Fran*Piano @ Mar 31 2010, 09:21 PM) *

QUOTE(Maizie @ Mar 31 2010, 01:39 PM) *

QUOTE(Maizie @ Mar 31 2010, 10:37 AM) *
Isn't it about time for barry-clari's annual boat race joke about now?


And another event he can make the same joke about: http://www.thegoatrace.org/


Is that a serious race?! blink.gif


It is if you're a goat tongue.gif


Wow-they're actually doing that?! I'd love to see that one! laugh.gif
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