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[Soloman1]

You might be interested to know that the singer and founder was a world-class concert pianist, winning many international competitions. I always appreciated Japanese embracing and keeping alive so many long cultural traditions. It’s part of the glue that holds the society together.

 

For almost all Japanese, patriotism is not about the nation, flags, or other symbols of the nation, it’s about their society and culture.

[touch]

I shall now contribute something different.

This live webcam rotates from the village to the lifts. 

Just wonderful winter sights. 

Looks like a charming resort. 

My people!

I'm half Finnish. 

 

 

Edited December 11, 2022 by touch

[scotee]

14 minutes ago, touch said:

I shall now contribute something different.

This live webcam rotates from the village to the lifts. 

Just wonderful winter sights. 

Looks like a charming resort. 

My people!

I'm half Finnish. 

 

 

 

 

Cool!  Er I mean cold.

[Conrad1953]

19 minutes ago, Soloman1 said:

You might be interested to know that the singer and founder was a world-class concert pianist, winning many international competitions. I always appreciated Japanese embracing and keeping alive so many long cultural traditions. It’s part of the glue that holds the society together.

 

For almost all Japanese, patriotism is not about the nation, flags, or other symbols of the nation, it’s about their society and culture.

 

Thanks, I looked her up, Yuko Suzuhana.  Her Wiki is a little sparse but I saw enough to see

some of her musical history.

 

I have been a fan of several Japanese pianists. Years ago I stumbled onto Keiko Matsui when I

was gold mining for interesting jazz artists. She is certainly different and very talented.

 

In recent years watching the International Chopin competitions on Youtube I became a fan of

3 classical pianists from Japan, who are outstanding. They are, in no particular order; Aimi

Kobayashi, Kyohei Sorita and Hayato Sumino. Aimi and Kyohei won awards in the most recent

competition in 2021.

 

Hayato is an interesting character. His main deal is being a Youtube star in Japan, playing

all sorts of keyboard music. From what I could find, looks like he has done very well for

himself with that.

 

He actually dared to enter the Chopin competition in 2021. A bold move. Although he did

not make the finals, his competition videos received many millions more views than any

other competitors, due to his large fan base and following in Japan.

 

In the first round, the first piece he played was Chopin's Nocturne Op 48 No 1.  It is a very

heavy piece that builds slowly to amazing heights toward the end.  It's technically difficult

to play but not aa difficult as many others of Chopin's works. The real difficulties lie in the

various nuances of the piece that require a level of sound control that is beyond most to

pull off.

 

He played that piece to perfection. I have not heard it played better and his mannerisms

while playing it were spot on. He had this sort of deadly serious look about him that also

gave the impression, to me anyway, of the deep emotion within that this piece evokes.

 

He made some mistakes in other more technically difficult pieces later on that cost him

a spot in the finals. After all, he was under intense pressure, as all are in these competitions

and came up a little short. For a guy though that makes his living on Youtube I was

amazed he got as far as he did. His soulfulness was world class though.

 

Aimi and Kyohei had the goods all the way to the end. They were both otherworldly good

IMO and deserved the prizes they won. I was rooting though for Hayato and was sad when

he got cut. 

[BIG STU]

12 hours ago, Conrad1953 said:

 

I do believe this is now officially a trend.😀

Ok Hickory and myself will stand in the corner with our backs to the wall clutching our rusty antique stuff. 

[BIG STU]

11 hours ago, Soloman1 said:

OK, well this is post is taking a wide tangent, just for something completely different.

 

There is a group in Japan called Wagakki Band. Wagakki means traditional instrument, so it's the "traditional instrument band."

 

They've been around for a while. These young people have melded Japanese traditional instruments/masks from old theater/traditional enka style singing and clothing with hard rock. They're all accomplished musicians independently, but their music together is incredibly tight.

 

Anyway, it's worth a listen once to appreciate the musicianship, even if it's the first and last time to listen. 🙂

 

And now for something different . . .

 

 

Oh this and Homna irons too---- Reminds me of the 80s song "Going Japanese" forgot who did it though

[BIG STU]

43 minutes ago, touch said:

I shall now contribute something different.

This live webcam rotates from the village to the lifts. 

Just wonderful winter sights. 

Looks like a charming resort. 

My people!

I'm half Finnish. 

 

 

 

Now it is raining cold and damp here---- That pic made me throw another log on the fire in the wood stove---- First time In 2 years I have been physically able to mess with it. But I love it the radiant dry heat makes my back and body feel good. 

[scotee]

12 minutes ago, BIG STU said:

Oh this and Homna irons too---- Reminds me of the 80s song "Going Japanese" forgot who did it though

 

I just went from Japanese MAWBS to what I'm guessing are Japanese PXGs. My brother just paid big bucks for some new PXGs. They are very nice but for 1/4 the price I will give these a try.

 

[Hickory4ever]

27 minutes ago, BIG STU said:

Ok Hickory and myself will stand in the corner with our backs to the wall clutching our rusty antique stuff. 

Stu, we will stand proudly with our wonderful antique clubs. Since the winter golf season started (using my classics), 6 out of 11 rounds in the 70’s. They may be old like me but they are still players. 
 

My bag is a Honma free zone. 😀😀😀

Edited November 30, 2022 by Hickory4ever

[Conrad1953]

12 minutes ago, Hickory4ever said:

Stu, we will stand proudly with our wonderful antique clubs. Since the winter golf season started (using my classics), 6 out of 11 rounds in the 70’s. They may be old like me but they are still players. 
 

My bag is a Honma free zone. 😀😀😀

 

Romancing the Old. Hey, nothing wrong with that. I'm like that with music. My house is a hip hop

free zone. I'll take music from the 1800s over that.

[Hickory4ever]

 

This is my winter golf lineup. The 76’ Wilson Staff irons are playing all the time, the woods and metals are occasionally changed, nothing over 175cc.

 

This particular setup cost me less than $125, most of that the cost of grips. 

 

 

[miamistomp]

 

[Double Mocha Man]

3 hours ago, Conrad1953 said:

 

Thanks, I looked her up, Yuko Suzuhana.  Her Wiki is a little sparse but I saw enough to see

some of her musical history.

 

I have been a fan of several Japanese pianists. Years ago I stumbled onto Keiko Matsui when I

was gold mining for interesting jazz artists. She is certainly different and very talented.

 

In recent years watching the International Chopin competitions on Youtube I became a fan of

3 classical pianists from Japan, who are outstanding. They are, in no particular order; Aimi

Kobayashi, Kyohei Sorita and Hayato Sumino. Aimi and Kyohei won awards in the most recent

competition in 2021.

 

Hayato is an interesting character. His main deal is being a Youtube star in Japan, playing

all sorts of keyboard music. From what I could find, looks like he has done very well for

himself with that.

 

He actually dared to enter the Chopin competition in 2021. A bold move. Although he did

not make the finals, his competition videos received many millions more views than any

other competitors, due to his large fan base and following in Japan.

 

In the first round, the first piece he played was Chopin's Nocturne Op 48 No 1.  It is a very

heavy piece that builds slowly to amazing heights toward the end.  It's technically difficult

to play but not aa difficult as many others of Chopin's works. The real difficulties lie in the

various nuances of the piece that require a level of sound control that is beyond most to

pull off.

 

He played that piece to perfection. I have not heard it played better and his mannerisms

while playing it were spot on. He had this sort of deadly serious look about him that also

gave the impression, to me anyway, of the deep emotion within that this piece evokes.

 

He made some mistakes in other more technically difficult pieces later on that cost him

a spot in the finals. After all, he was under intense pressure, as all are in these competitions

and came up a little short. For a guy though that makes his living on Youtube I was

amazed he got as far as he did. His soulfulness was world class though.

 

Aimi and Kyohei had the goods all the way to the end. They were both otherworldly good

IMO and deserved the prizes they won. I was rooting though for Hayato and was sad when

he got cut. 

 

Conrad... I am impressed with your appreciation of classical music (and Honma irons).  Every time I make a birdie I hear Beethoven's 7th Symphony, Final Movement, playing in my head.

[Conrad1953]

After seeing my yippy putter stroke on the video Touch posted here I decided it was time

to try an alternative putter grip.  I tried some different things and a pencil grip seemed to 

feel the most comfortable and work the best to smooth out my stroke.

 

I've been putting 5-6 footers at home every day to get used to the feel. So far so good.

My next round is Monday. We're gonna play the Lake Course at the RTJ Grand National

over in Opelika. The greens there will be good, moderately fast and slopey and a good 

test. I hope this works!

[Conrad1953]

15 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

 

Conrad... I am impressed with your appreciation of classical music (and Honma irons).  Every time I make a birdie I hear Beethoven's 7th Symphony, Final Movement, playing in my head.

 

Thanks DMM!

 

7th? or 9th!

 

The 7th is not well known but the 9th Finale is epic and very famous!

 

Nothing wrong with the 7th mind you but if you are listening to that one you are most

certainly a Beethoven devotee.😀

[Double Mocha Man]

5 minutes ago, Conrad1953 said:

 

Thanks DMM!

 

7th? or 9th!

 

The 7th is not well known but the 9th Finale is epic and very famous!

 

Nothing wrong with the 7th mind you but if you are listening to that one you are most

certainly a Beethoven devotee.😀

 

Don't know if I could sink a putt with that chorale singing in the background.

[Conrad1953]

2 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

 

Don't know if I could sink a putt with that chorale singing in the background.

 

Ya, I would hear that AFTER I made the putt. While I'm putting.....hmmm....gotta think on that one.

 

OK, I'm done thinking. I'll go with the Police - Every Breath You Take😀 

[touch]

3 hours ago, BIG STU said:

Oh this and Homna irons too---- Reminds me of the 80s song "Going Japanese" forgot who did it though

 

 

"Turning" Big Stu, and it was the Vapors 

 

 

[Double Mocha Man]

15 minutes ago, Conrad1953 said:

While I'm putting.....hmmm....gotta think on that one.

 

I'm a bit melodramatic, so I would insist that the chorale be singing while I was about to stroke my putt...

 

And if others in my foursome could hear it, all the better.  What an intimidation factor!

 

 

 

Edited November 30, 2022 by Double Mocha Man

[Conrad1953]

15 minutes ago, touch said:

 

 

"Turning" Big Stu, and it was the Vapors 

 

 

 

Ah, weighty eighties......................

 

 

[touch]

Mid week Funnies

 

 

 

 

 

 

[touch]

22 minutes ago, Conrad1953 said:

 

Ya, I would hear that AFTER I made the putt. While I'm putting.....hmmm....gotta think on that one.

 

OK, I'm done thinking. I'll go with the Police - Every Breath You Take😀 

 

And when birdie putts drop for me I sing this one 😃  and then do a little shimmy. 🕺

 

 

[Double Mocha Man]

Those would be Hump Day Funnies.   

Edited November 30, 2022 by Double Mocha Man

[Conrad1953]

Just saw Christine McVie has died. One by one. We're getting older. 

 

Did you know that before she was Christine McVie that she was Christine Perfect? Must

have been a hard name to live up to. I remember seeing the Christine Perfect album way

back in the day before she married John McVie. 

[touch]

And one more since it is coming up on that time here on the East Coast. 

 

[Double Mocha Man]

38 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

 

I'm a bit melodramatic, so I would insist that the chorale be singing while I was about to stroke my putt...

 

And if others in my foursome could hear it, all the better.  What an intimidation factor!

 

 

 

 

In fact, the chorale ought to sing 5 seconds before and 10 seconds after you guys stroke your Honmas...

[Double Mocha Man]

Just now, Double Mocha Man said:

 

In fact, the chorale ought to sing 5 seconds before and 10 seconds after you guys stroke your Honmas...

 

Beavis and Butthead... "Hahaha, he said 'Stroke your Honmas.'"

[touch]

18 minutes ago, Conrad1953 said:

Just saw Christine McVie has died. One by one. We're getting older. 

 

Did you know that before she was Christine McVie that she was Christine Perfect? Must

have been a hard name to live up to. I remember seeing the Christine Perfect album way

back in the day before she married John McVie. 

 

 

I didn't hear that. Thanks Conrad for sharing. 

 

Fleetwood Mac is a favorite of mine and I'd put them in my top 5 bands. 

This is one of my favorite Fleetwood Mac songs. 

 

Thank you for all the musical enjoyment you provided to millions over you lengthy career Ms. McVie.   🎶❤️

 

RIP 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 30, 2022 by touch

[Double Mocha Man]

4 hours ago, miamistomp said:

 

 

I love all those girls going into ecstasy.  And I especially liked 3 of the 4 Beatles about to go on stage with cigarettes or cocktail in hand.  I'm about to do the latter.  Though no stages (or ectasy) will be involved.

[Double Mocha Man]

19 hours ago, scotee said:

 

Come Spring I might make it a fivesome.  About a month ago, protecting my cash flow, I dropped $20,000 into a couple of 6 month CD's.  They're at 4.5% now (!), a heck of a better return than on my stocks over the last 11 months.  So I promised myself the $900 payout will go for golf clubs.  Most likely Honmas, unless some $700 driver comes down the road with a humongously great review.  

 

 

 

Edited November 30, 2022 by Double Mocha Man