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Offline opium_64

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Bored and lazy
on: November 13, 2011, 03:07:12 PM
Is it ok to listen to popular music? I struggle going from Chopin to Barry Manilow, but can't resist it!
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Offline Bob

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Re: Bored and lazy
Reply #1 on: November 13, 2011, 05:03:05 PM
Sure.
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Offline keyboardclass

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Re: Bored and lazy
Reply #2 on: November 13, 2011, 05:22:18 PM
That'll be the opium.
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Offline pianowolfi

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Re: Bored and lazy
Reply #3 on: November 13, 2011, 05:29:57 PM
Quote from: opium_64 on November 13, 2011, 03:07:12 PM
Is it ok to listen to popular music? I struggle going from Chopin to Barry Manilow, but can't resist it!

That's one of the huge temptations that every classical musician will have to face at some point in his life. But we must not take the bait! Otherwise we will burn in hell! :o Now you have still a chance to change your mind! But don't wait until it's too late, for the demons of pop will eat you alive and your musical soul will end up as a never ending loop in one of their songs!  :o :o

Brother, I warn you urgently, stop listening to the voices of this bottomless abyss!  :o

(JK  ;D )
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Offline drkilroy

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Re: Bored and lazy
Reply #4 on: November 13, 2011, 07:09:26 PM
I do not listen to popular music, with and exception for early jazz. I really do not mind music made to 1980's, it is not that bad. However, after 80's, popular music is, well, mainly crap.

Of course, this is only my subjective opinion. ;)

Best regards, Dr
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Offline opium_64

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Re: Bored and lazy
Reply #5 on: November 14, 2011, 01:56:33 PM
Quote from: pianowolfi on November 13, 2011, 05:29:57 PM
That's one of the huge temptations that every classical musician will have to face at some point in his life. But we must not take the bait! Otherwise we will burn in hell! :o Now you have still a chance to change your mind! But don't wait until it's too late, for the demons of pop will eat you alive and your musical soul will end up as a never ending loop in one of their songs!  :o :o

Brother, I warn you urgently, stop listening to the voices of this bottomless abyss!  :o

(JK  ;D )
I actually believe you.
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Offline mike_lang

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Re: Bored and lazy
Reply #6 on: November 14, 2011, 02:12:30 PM
Quote from: drkilroy on November 13, 2011, 07:09:26 PM
I do not listen to popular music, with and exception for early jazz. I really do not mind music made to 1980's, it is not that bad. However, after 80's, popular music is, well, mainly crap.

Of course, this is only my subjective opinion. ;)

Best regards, Dr

Tangentially at best, what are you doctor of?
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Offline drkilroy

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Re: Bored and lazy
Reply #7 on: November 14, 2011, 04:34:45 PM
That is just my nickname. :) It is derived from the name of a Lego minifigure, I started to use this nick when I was a big Lego fan. :)

Best regards, Dr
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