advice anyone?

[Chris]

Originally posted by Ateach Asc:
The biggest mistake most women make is trying to change the habits of their companions.

What is it they say? That men marry women hoping they will never change and women marry men hoping they will?

[Athea]

Originally posted by Joy:
Luckily, I don't have that same kind of problem. My nephew likes classical music and films and his friends do too. As a matter of fact, one of his friends takes piano lessons and when he comes over he plays classical music which is always enjoyable to listen to.

Lucky people!

[lauren]

Bf was a jerk so I ended it. Now if only I could find someone who loves Beethoven under the age of 40! j/j

[Rod]

Originally posted by lauren:
Bf was a jerk so I ended it. Now if only I could find someone who loves Beethoven under the age of 40! j/j

Too bad, I'm AC/DC's no1 fan but I was sold on Beethoven when someone simply gave me a recording of the Moonlight.

Peter are you under 40?!

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[Nightklavier]

Originally posted by Rod:
but I was sold on Beethoven when someone simply gave me a recording of the Moonlight.

Rod - That's astounding because that's EXACTLY how I was converted. I heard this ethereal and beautiful music one day and had to stop what I was doing to reflect on it. I didn't realize I just discovered the first movement of the Moonlight sonata. I inevitably learned what it was, something from Beethoven (at the time all I could say was, "isn't he that deaf guy?") and so I abandoned all of my hard rock CD's to the closet.

I haven't looked back to them and only forward to Beethoven and classial music in general.

[Chris]

Hmm, I've loved Beethoven and classical music as far back as I can remember, but there's always room for a little rock and roll. My CD collection wouldn't be complete without Queen, Elton John, Billy Joel, the Beatles and other greats of popular music. Of course, my classical CDs come first on the shelf

[Fidelio]

Originally posted by Chris:
Hmm, I've loved Beethoven and classical music as far back as I can remember, but there's always room for a little rock and roll. My CD collection wouldn't be complete without Queen, Elton John, Billy Joel, the Beatles and other greats of popular music. Of course, my classical CDs come first on the shelf

Even with Billy Joel....you cannot escape Beethoven!!

[Rod]

Originally posted by Nightklavier:
Rod - That's astounding because that's EXACTLY how I was converted. I heard this ethereal and beautiful music one day and had to stop what I was doing to reflect on it. I didn't realize I just discovered the first movement of the Moonlight sonata. I inevitably learned what it was, something from Beethoven (at the time all I could say was, "isn't he that deaf guy?") and so I abandoned all of my hard rock CD's to the closet.

I haven't looked back to them and only forward to Beethoven and classial music in general.

It's a small world. However we are not quite the same, I did not abandon AC/DC. In fact all the old rockers I know are into Classical to some degree or other. But I'm as selective with my Rock as I am with my Classical. I have everything by AC/DC, who are the best, and only a few select items from the others. Most Rock music, I suppose like most Classical, is second rate.

By default the best of anything is always a rare and precious commodity.

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[Joy]

Originally posted by lauren:
Bf was a jerk so I ended it. Now if only I could find someone who loves Beethoven under the age of 40! j/j

Good for you! And don't worry, you will!

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'Truth and beauty joined'

[Joy]

Originally posted by Rod:


Peter are you under 40?!

Ha! Ha!



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[Athea]

Originally posted by Nightklavier:
I heard this ethereal and beautiful music one day and had to stop what I was doing to reflect on it. I didn't realize I just discovered the first movement of the Moonlight sonata. I inevitably learned what it was, something from Beethoven (at the time all I could say was, "isn't he that deaf guy?") and so I abandoned all of my hard rock CD's to the closet.

Ha, ha, for me, it was something like love at first sight with Beethoven. I don't know what it was, perhaps Moonlight sonata? No, I really don't know. However, since then I have become a huge Beethoven fan (or rather fanatic? ).

Yes, I listen to almost everything (but not everything), from classical music to rock, but Beethoven will forever be my no. 1.

[DavidO]

Originally posted by Rod:
It's a small world. However we are not quite the same, I did not abandon AC/DC. In fact all the old rockers I know are into Classical to some degree or other. But I'm as selective with my Rock as I am with my Classical. I have everything by AC/DC, who are the best, and only a few select items from the others.

Rod, I had such respect for your knowledge & taste -- until this! Agh. You like AC/DC? I find them utterly bloated, boneheaded, hamfisted, & infantile.

It worries me (insofar as I am now worried about you) when you refer to AC/DC as the best rock has to offer. I have certainly heard people say that before, but those people worked selling used cars in towns like Elyria, Ohio. You, on the other hand, have shown such astuteness about Beethoven & Handel that this hit me like a broadside salvo. I feel sunk!

[Rod]

Originally posted by DavidO:
Rod, I had such respect for your knowledge & taste -- until this! Agh. You like AC/DC? I find them utterly bloated, boneheaded, hamfisted, & infantile.

It worries me (insofar as I am now worried about you) when you refer to AC/DC as the best rock has to offer. I have certainly heard people say that before, but those people worked selling used cars in towns like Elyria, Ohio. You, on the other hand, have shown such astuteness about Beethoven & Handel that this hit me like a broadside salvo. I feel sunk!

Bizarre as this may sound, I'm afraid AC/DC is the nearest thing to Beethoven and Handel modern music has to offer. Pure, bold, no nonsense, tasteful instrumental style, that cuts like a knife.

Don't feel sunk David, those used car salesmen may have been smarter than you think. Angels dwell in the most unlikely places.

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[Chris]

Originally posted by Fidelio:
Even with Billy Joel....you cannot escape Beethoven!!

Indeed. "This Night" is a wonderful song.

[robert newman]

My waist is under 40. Does that count ? And, as for the rest of me - less than the 57 years of Beethoven and more than the 35 years of Mozart.

[This message has been edited by robert newman (edited 08-26-2006).]