[Oveja Negra]

I was kidding (hence the use of the emoji). Apparently you failed to read or understand my follow-up post. I appreciate his skill and musicianship. I just don't appreciiate most of his music and hold nothing against those that do. A classic case of IMHO and YMMV. I'm glad you love some of his music and I know there are many that do like it all.

The world is a big place and music genres and styles is vast. Plenty of room for everyone and their preferences. I would never dislike anyone because of the music they love nor would I claim my tastes to be superior - even if it is not in my wheelhouse. I do not expect everyone to like what I like and would not take it personally if they stated so when I post a recommended artist or album.

I apologize if my joking came across as my taste in music being superior, but I won't apologize for my tastes. And I do not expect anyone else to either.

LOL, you accuse me of failing to read or understand and... I wasn't even quoting you, dude. My post was entirely about Pat Metheny's harsh comment toward Kenny G (I wasn't even addressing the guy that I quoted).

 

[theeclone]

RCAs to the left of me. Ratheons to the right. Here I am, stuck in the middle with Brimar.

A little known fact is that the Huey Lewis & The News track, "Stuck With You" was about his love of Brimar tubes. This is 100% true...ish.

 

[artur9]

New to this. Not a headphone guy, but definitely a Schiit guy.

I am fortunate enough to have a large space to play in. We have an outbuilding that used to be a dog kennel, but is now a 16' X 40' mancave extraordinaire. I have a Freya S powered by a Vidar 2. Both discontinued now, apparently. Lol! They are driving a pair of Speakerlab K's (horns). Sounds unbelievable! Love the Schiit gear!

Thanks for letting me share,
Kyle

Vidar 2 discontinued?

In any case, if you believe that you need to replace your obsolete tech with some Tyrs. Nothing changes the sound of an electronic gadget more drastically than it hearing it's been replaced with the new kid in town....

P.S. Welcome and sorry for your wallet.

 

[Ripper2860]

LOL, you accuse me of failing to read or understand and... I wasn't even quoting you, dude. My post was entirely about Pat Metheny's harsh comment toward Kenny G (I wasn't even addressing the guy that I quoted).

Ooopsie. Blame it on the margaritas. I've edited my post to reflect my misunderstanding and dumbassness.

I am a fan of Pat Metheny - does that make me a bad person?

 

[artur9]

During the George Szell era? When I began listening to classical music, I was drawn to his recordings and he quickly became one of my favorite conductors.

I'm not that old, thank heavens! He died before I would have gone to the first one, maybe '71? '72?

I keep meaning to get a copy of Cleveland Symphony Live at the Happy Dog Saloon....

 

[Oveja Negra]

Ooopsie. Blame it on the margaritas. I've edited my post to reflect my misunderstanding and dumbassness.

I am a fan of Pat Metheney - does that make me a bad person?

I hope not, cause I'm also a huge Metheny fan.

 

[Ableza]

I am a fan of Pat Metheney - does that make me a bad person?

That depends on how Wichita falls.

 

[sam6550a]

I'm afraid Finnegan and I are at an impasse. He insists that hair balls and kitty-litter are currency. I am not of the same thought.

You Texans drive a hard bargain.

 

[33na3rd]

I am a fan of Pat Metheny - does that make me a bad person?

No, that doesn't make you a bad person.
It's all those other things that make you a bad person!

 

[Ripper2860]

No, that doesn't make you a bad person.
It's all those other things that make you a bad person!

Well, that's a relief.

 

[sam6550a]

And I don’t think he agrees with you that used, blow-up Barbie dolls have value.

Visions of these transgressions are more than --------.

 

[Ripper2860]

Yeah. I suppose Finnegan's cell phone video of Bill 'dating' the dolls is probably worth more than the dolls are.

 

[cricket]

I'm not a fan of Kenny G, but I really like a handful of tunes from him. I think they are really beautiful/touching melodies that bring a smile to my face, and that's what matters to me regardless all that conversation about being or not being jazz/pop/whatever.

In the other hand, I'm a huge Pat Metheny fan and I remember when I read his comments about Kenny G (that was long time ago) I really lost some respect for Pat. Crapping on other musicians not only make you look like a snob but it's also pretty harsh considering Kenny G (like many other musicians) is just doing his thing without messing with anyone.

The worst part is later Pat apologized for those comments, which made him look like a fool twice, cause nobody knows for sure if he was being sincere or not.

I can understand having that "my music taste is better than yours" attitude when you're 14 years old or so, but if you continue to act like that being a grown man, IMO there's something wrong with you. If on top of that, you're an amazing musician as Metheny, it's worse cause he should be the first one to realize the world is big enough to have as many musicians and styles coexisting without any issues.

Perhaps my opinion of Kenny G is colored by a radio interview I heard. He finished by playing a sample of music and stated no one else could play as fast and accurately as he could. IMO, he came off as an arrogant jerk. I could at least tolerate his music before that.

Your comments reminded me of a statement by Ritchie Blackmore where he slammed John McLaughlin and Carlos Santana because they played jazz and didn't have to play perfectly. I certainly understand your point of view.

 

[theeclone]

Classic

 

[sam6550a]

Does anyone think my wife will notice the new Gungnir? I tried hiding it under the Freya N

(And yes, it's not a great picture, the sun is not helping at the moment.)

Just tell her that it is a cooling fan/spacer chassis.

Yeah. I suppose Finnegan's cell phone video of Bill 'dating' the dolls is probably worth more than the dolls are.

You and Bill certainly have a lot of traits in common.