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Post by lm2718 on Sept 4, 2011 8:39:31 GMT -5
SusieFierce, seoulmate, reihmer - thank you so much for welcoming me here. It's so nice in here. And reihmer - this second to last pic is YUMMY! (not that the others aren't). nica575 - there are several Hebrew speakers in here? Good to know! I only knew about Angelkrash. There a few  ברוכה הבאה |
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Post by mischa on Sept 4, 2011 8:48:18 GMT -5
I’m re-reading Sauli’s blogs and I had to laugh about everything/everyone in LA being late. I wonder if he has learned that from more than one experience or Adam fed him the teenage lament, “Everyone is doing it,” to convince him it is not a personal fault of Adam’s but a universal truth.
I love the way Sauli sees the world and describes his experiences.
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Post by rihannsu on Sept 4, 2011 8:50:53 GMT -5
Bringing this over from last night: MIKA said Mika, thanks for this. We music teachers often have to justify why music should be taught in schools. Your point is one I make to kids who fuss about "having" to learn about music: every culture everywhere has music. Some kids (people) see English and math as the only things you really need to get by in life. I'm hoping you will allow me to share your post (minus the Cookie greeting) with kids at school. Also, isn't it interesting that Atop's liveliest thread in a long time was yesterday's sharing of favorite music (my guess, mostly from our younger years)? Almost every post was on that topic. Of course, feel free! In my training courses, I often meet resistance in telling my very fact-oriented apprentices that they can read all the history books but without a decent grasp of a culture's music/poetry they will never understand the emotional history of the people - and that's where most of the real answers lie to the big 'why' questions. I also point out that many, many societies place a high value on their culture and it is a point of honor to share it with visitors. One's hosts are usually incredibly delighted if you have even a passing awareness of their music. And they are often puzzled and disappointed when Americans cannot offer a poem or song in return. And the cliche that music is a universal language is true - find out what music someone loves and the gates open. (sorry if jet lag led to incoherence ;)_ Have you read "Race of Angels: Ireland and the Genesis of U2" by John Waters? It sounds like it would be right up your alley. Really explores the way Bono and U2 fit into the Irish musical landscape. Talks about the Fifth Province and the way that the Irish have kept their identity even through occupation and oppression through their cultural heritage. It's a book that makes me want to immerse myself in Celtic history and mythology, but I feel like I need a guide because I don't know where to start. |
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Post by rad1109 on Sept 4, 2011 8:57:54 GMT -5
Those are cool...I remember reading the stylists blog about each weeks shopping excursion...not just Adam, but he was really into shopping w Adam because he knew what he wanted each performance to portray (unlike the others, lol)...he spoke about MW and how Adam was v specific about wanting light colors. Does anyone have those saved by any chance? |
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Post by chunkeymonkey81 on Sept 4, 2011 9:02:28 GMT -5
alreference The Librarian Scans of Adam Lambert article in "L'Information du Nord" (Sainte-Agathe's local French newspaper): bit.ly/qSvbj3 #♒♎♈ 1 hour ago Cover:  Page 16:  Page 19:  PS: You can read the translations on the blog. (I don't want to copy the whole thing) Nice to see Adam topping Kenny there. True to form. |
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Post by nica575 on Sept 4, 2011 9:17:21 GMT -5
SusieFierce, seoulmate, reihmer - thank you so much for welcoming me here. It's so nice in here. And reihmer - this second to last pic is YUMMY! (not that the others aren't). nica575 - there are several Hebrew speakers in here? Good to know! I only knew about Angelkrash. There a few ברוכה הבאה - yup! some native, like lm, and some not. :D Of course, feel free! In my training courses, I often meet resistance in telling my very fact-oriented apprentices that they can read all the history books but without a decent grasp of a culture's music/poetry they will never understand the emotional history of the people - and that's where most of the real answers lie to the big 'why' questions. I also point out that many, many societies place a high value on their culture and it is a point of honor to share it with visitors. One's hosts are usually incredibly delighted if you have even a passing awareness of their music. And they are often puzzled and disappointed when Americans cannot offer a poem or song in return. And the cliche that music is a universal language is true - find out what music someone loves and the gates open. (sorry if jet lag led to incoherence ;)_ Have you read "Race of Angels: Ireland and the Genesis of U2" by John Waters? It sounds like it would be right up your alley. Really explores the way Bono and U2 fit into the Irish musical landscape. Talks about the Fifth Province and the way that the Irish have kept their identity even through occupation and oppression through their cultural heritage. It's a book that makes me want to immerse myself in Celtic history and mythology, but I feel like I need a guide because I don't know where to start. - great to have you back! Your points are excellent! I am delighted you mentioned poetry.. I grew up in a country where poets are (were?) huge celebrities... knowing your favorite's work by heart was expected of everyone...(my mom knows literally full volumes and at 85 gets upset if she is reciting and a word slips from her memory) - very similar to singing one's favorite songs... rihannsu - I am fascinated with your knowledge of everything U2! I "watch" you and can't help but think that this is how I (and many others here) come across to others when conversation turns to Mr. Lambert ;D ... and I am sure the day will come when books will have been written, documentaries will have been made and Adam draws 100K audiences! |
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Post by cheriemelissa on Sept 4, 2011 9:27:33 GMT -5
Glittergma....I woke up today thinking of you. Although we all suffer losses in our life its the firsts that really hurt. First Christmas, first birthday ect. For you yesterday was a first watching that game. I sure hope today is a better day, I feel it will be! Be Happy!!!
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Post by Holst on Sept 4, 2011 9:27:46 GMT -5
Bringing this over from last night: MIKA said Mika, thanks for this. We music teachers often have to justify why music should be taught in schools. Your point is one I make to kids who fuss about "having" to learn about music: every culture everywhere has music. Some kids (people) see English and math as the only things you really need to get by in life. I'm hoping you will allow me to share your post (minus the Cookie greeting) with kids at school. Also, isn't it interesting that Atop's liveliest thread in a long time was yesterday's sharing of favorite music (my guess, mostly from our younger years)? Almost every post was on that topic. Of course, feel free! In my training courses, I often meet resistance in telling my very fact-oriented apprentices that they can read all the history books but without a decent grasp of a culture's music/poetry they will never understand the emotional history of the people - and that's where most of the real answers lie to the big 'why' questions. I also point out that many, many societies place a high value on their culture and it is a point of honor to share it with visitors. One's hosts are usually incredibly delighted if you have even a passing awareness of their music. And they are often puzzled and disappointed when Americans cannot offer a poem or song in return. And the cliche that music is a universal language is true - find out what music someone loves and the gates open. (sorry if jet lag led to incoherence ;)_ Thanks, Mika. Sadly, this is true. Kids know fewer and fewer songs of Americana. Pop/rock is the new folk. And many people feel they shouldn't really sing them because they aren't great singers. (People on AI get told NOT to sing, ever, if they are not great at it.) We have become a nation of music observers. We love music, but don't necessarily DO music. We used to sing together for entertainment in our homes. Alas, not much any more. :-[ |
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Post by wal on Sept 4, 2011 9:49:14 GMT -5
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Post by ljsmack on Sept 4, 2011 9:49:48 GMT -5
NoAngel, just wanted to let you know that you are appreciated and we don't take your reasoned and well-written essays for granted. What an Atopian treasure!
Thanks to zinnia and Mia for the Sauli thread. Reading his blogs in sequence at one sitting is pure joy! Yay!
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