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Post by moonstone on Sept 14, 2009 19:56:07 GMT -5
They are quite a bit different, aren't they? Crawford is subtler and more sinuous; Hampson is deeper and more passionate. I just imagine the sparkle in his eye and it's a definite swoon moment. Crawford once said that "The Music of the Night" could be sung sensuously--as a mood piece--or sexually--as a blatantly seductive piece, which is how the director of PHANTOM wanted him to sing it. So I tend to think of his version as sexy and Hampson's as sensuous. Yes, I think that's exactly right. That's what I mean by sinuous, I guess.
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Post by Fairweather on Sept 14, 2009 19:57:03 GMT -5
I'm sorry if I'm a bit distracted tonight and behind on my food. Without the TV to mark the time, I find I tend to lose track, especially because the music is so VERY good. If we've had this apple tea cake before, my apologies. I don't think we have, Moon. It looks scrumptious. As for the music--well--
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Post by Fairweather on Sept 14, 2009 19:58:31 GMT -5
Crawford once said that "The Music of the Night" could be sung sensuously--as a mood piece--or sexually--as a blatantly seductive piece, which is how the director of PHANTOM wanted him to sing it. So I tend to think of his version as sexy and Hampson's as sensuous. Yes, I think that's exactly right. That's what I mean by sinuous, I guess. I think it makes a difference too that he wears the mask as he sings it. Very mysterious and sexy.
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Post by moonstone on Sept 14, 2009 20:02:25 GMT -5
Here's a little dessert tea tray that has it all, even champagne. On the top tier those are little waffle cones lined with chocolate and filled with different flavors of ice cream. I know this because you can read the logo on the side of the teapot and the cup. A toast to everyone for a lovely evening in Paris.
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Post by moonstone on Sept 14, 2009 20:03:37 GMT -5
And here's a little music of the night from my heart to all of you.
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Post by Fairweather on Sept 14, 2009 20:05:24 GMT -5
Here's a little dessert tea tray that has it all, even champagne. On the top tier those are little waffle cones lined with chocolate and filled with different flavors of ice cream. I know this because you can read the logo on the side of the teapot and the cup. A toast to everyone for a lovely evening in Paris. Excellent. What's the French for "to your very good health"? (Somehow I don't think "Slainte" works with champagne.)
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Post by g1 on Sept 14, 2009 20:11:10 GMT -5
And here's a little music of the night from my heart to all of you. merci! c'est tres bon. Je dois dire au revoir pour le soir.
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Post by Fairweather on Sept 14, 2009 20:11:21 GMT -5
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Post by Fairweather on Sept 14, 2009 20:13:58 GMT -5
And here's a little music of the night from my heart to all of you. merci! c'est tres bon. Je dois dire au revoir pour le soir. Tres excellente, ma chere. Belle aux belles.
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Post by Fairweather on Sept 14, 2009 20:18:34 GMT -5
I think I'm gonna sign out for the PM--maybe work on another story for 31 Days, maybe shut down altogether and watch Tony Bourdain. This was fun. (And since Wilson will still be making fowl noises tomorrow, I propose the chicken, turkey and etc. for a theme.) Night, all. Rest well. Love & hugs--
PS Moon, a hint--go over and take a look at Craig's proposal for what the Pres. should do about Afghanistan. Interesting, both his take and the few who answered him.
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Post by moonstone on Sept 14, 2009 20:26:43 GMT -5
Good night, Fair. Have a good evening. I'll probably drop in to read what Craig has to say and then drop in over at Kos for at least a while before I turn in. Rest well, everyone. Love to all ~
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Post by moonstone on Sept 14, 2009 21:44:23 GMT -5
I think I'm gonna sign out for the PM--maybe work on another story for 31 Days, maybe shut down altogether and watch Tony Bourdain. This was fun. (And since Wilson will still be making fowl noises tomorrow, I propose the chicken, turkey and etc. for a theme.) Night, all. Rest well. Love & hugs-- PS Moon, a hint--go over and take a look at Craig's proposal for what the Pres. should do about Afghanistan. Interesting, both his take and the few who answered him. I didn't read the comments yet, but it reminds me of an article I've posted several places, and maybe even here, if I could only find that thread, about the futility of trying to deal with the warlords. In essence, that's what we HAVE been doing in some areas of the country already; we befriend the warlords by day, and by night the warlords turn around and work in league with the Taliban. Very treacherous, indeed. Given that, I'm skeptical as to whether such an approach will work on a large scale. But we bought some peace and quiet in Iraq with a similar strategy, so if it saves soldier's lives, then it might be worth a try.
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Post by g1 on Sept 14, 2009 22:00:48 GMT -5
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Post by Aunt Ornery on Sept 15, 2009 1:49:50 GMT -5
This is our little pied-a-terre for the evening. Set on the River Seine in Paris. Very nice. It so happens that I was writing another story for Fair's 2nd Annual 31 Days of Halloween this afternoon that begins in Paris--a Paris far less pretty than this: the story begins in 1670. But it got me thinking of Montmartre, pieds-a-terres, French music and art, and my favorite of all stories about Paris--i.e. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. So--with everyone's permission--is that all right? I do love Paris in the springtime but Fall is nice as well. At least right now there are now Nazis trying to take over
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Post by Laura on Sept 15, 2009 10:18:47 GMT -5
This is funny. I recently heard there is a movement by the French government to educate their people against all the kissing they do when greeting people. They say all that kiss..kiss is giving people too many illnesses, and instead a handshake will suffice.
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Post by Laura on Sept 15, 2009 10:38:29 GMT -5
And here's a little music of the night from my heart to all of you. Image magnifique! Another reason to go to Paris..fabulous sights.
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