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Big fan of El Sistema. So heartbroken that economics and politics have dealt it such a blow. I haven't heard any news about Maestro José Antonio Abreu in forever - hope he's still with us. This one of the beautiful moments from BBC Proms

If you're on IEMs, headphone, or big speakers, that Lay Concert Organ, added by the conductor adds considerable gravitas! Steve

Posted originally in "dead-composers" forum. Discovered this forum.

A seasonal work. Authored by one of our brethren, Alfred Reed. Steve

Thanks a bunch all. Cheers! Steve/Jim

Hi Folks - Quick question to the knowledgeable here. Jim and I live in the wonderfully redneck, and backwards state of Texas. After 22 years together, we wanna get married. The advantage to us living in Texas is that more progressive Federal Laws will soon supersede backwards/bigoted state law. From those with the knowledge, of the US gay-marrying states, which is the most friendly, or maybe just the most efficient and legal with the idea of a out-of-state gay couple poppin in for a few days, spending couple thousand, getting married, and high-tailing it back home? Thanks so much!! Steve/Jim

YAY!! First one in 83 years!

To my friends that I am honored to have in my life. May the season warm your soul, bring love to your heart and bless you with everything this life has to offer. Steve and Jim

Jim and I at tonight's Dallas Symphony Orchestra Christmas concert. Way too warm for suits.

IDK Bill. I saw Pritchard back in 2009 too, along with Susan Boyle, and Diversity and such, and simply loved his audacity. However, in this present case, De Leon seems so much more powerful in his delivery. I suppose I'm biased - truthfully. I've searched myself to try and discover why I'm so drawn to DeLeon's performance. Puccini's wonderful arias always featured the laments and sadness of a woman who'd lost, squandered, or got screwed outta the love of her man. Lord only knows if de Leon is gay or not. His FB page features a LOT of Lady Gaga, but no matter. When I saw de Leon sing of this loss from Puccini's opera "Gianni Schicchi" the aria "Mio Babbino Caro", I felt a kindred spirit so-to speak - it touched me. I can't really tell - some of his performance sounds 'falsetto', but then other parts sound almost "castrati", with the power. Color me "confused", but happy that Andrew did well, and the folks didn't cringe when a MAN sung a traditionally female part. Steve

I love this kid. I'm a big opera fan and it's so wonderful to see it touch and influence one sooo well. The look? It would turn opera on its ears! With the amount of make-up used in opera, he'd fit right in!! I about lose it when Andrew is holding back his emotions at the end. [media=]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbIvmlFDcaM[/media]

The Hacker is more coward than anything else. He's fears his own buried attractions to the same-sex will eventually go away. How sad and pathetic. Just a coward. Steve³

Good information Myr. Although I'm not a coder or author, I am a Trekker and most certainly a GEEK. I was so proud to learn that Gerrold, besides being a great writer, has another trait we all know and appreciate- He's gay!! I also knew that my favorite episode, The Trouble with Tribbles had to have been written by someone very special when I watched the 2nd Season episode of Star Trek: TOS, way back in 1968. Steve

Jim and I at last night's Dallas Symphony Orchestra Christmas concert.

Question 1 = What is your favorite season? (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) Oh, Winter of course - I live in HOT Texas Question 2 = Which of these do you prefer - Earthquake, Tsunami, Firestorm, Blizzard, Volcanic Eruption, Lightning Storm, Hurricane? Blizzard Question 3 - Do you like Castles or Quests? Quests Question 4 - Do you prefer Chariot or Ship? Ship Question 5 = Which do you prize more? - Firemaking or lightmaking. Lightmaking Question 6 = What sounds better, the deception of the hand or the fleetness of the foot? Fleetness of the Foot Question 7 = Pick one - Charisma, Dexterity, Constitution, Luck or Intelligence - Certainly Luck Question 8 = Which is more important? - Knowing your enemies or Knowing your friends? Knowing my friends Question 9 = Which do you prefer - The vast and mysterious Amazon or the ancient and knowing Nile? Amazon Question 10 = Which of the following is more accurate - The hand deceives the eye -or- Wisdom is correct knowledge correctly applied? Wisdon Question 11 = Would you rather die young and glorious or old and experienced? Old and experienced Question 12 = Which attracts you more? - A great imperial capital city of murder, intrigue and fortune or a cozy warm cottage deep in a far off forest glade? Cozy warm cottage deep in a far off forest glade