April Concert Picture

[n2ize]

Since there haven't been many posts to the "Artists Guild" lately I figured I's post a fairly recent picture of me performing at out April 10, 2014 Spring Concert. Any closer and you could see my eardum...LOL...

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/p235x350/1902889_621742377896389_2839390486456421224_n.jpg

More info can be obtained at http://www.newwestchestersymphony.org.

Ther are also more pics on out facebook page.

[KG4CGC]

Does this Stradivarius make me look fat?

I'M KIDDING! I'M KIDDING!

[suddenseer]

Our local 'cotton eyed joe' fiddler was 140 pounds 6 ft 0 . As he got into middle age, he developed a turkey jaw. A bunch of loose skin that plastic surgery, or mouth exercises will fix. When he played the fiddle, he appeared to have a double chin. John is a BIG man! I saw his earlier shots of him playing the fiddle. I thought he was playing a kid's 3/4 size fiddle because his hands almost buried the fiddle from view. It turned out he plays a full size, so John has NFL sized hands. They can easily crush a windpipe while holding the victim with only one hand. I don't want him mad at me, just sayin.

[NQ6U]

Who plays first banjo in your orchestra, John?

[n2ize]

Who plays first banjo in your orchestra, John?

Wrong part of the country. For that you got to go to the part of the country where they play both kinds of music... Country and Western. :lol:

[HUGH]

You are concentrating which makes you look serious!

[n2ize]

You are concentrating which makes you look serious!

I'm always in an intense state of concentration when I play. Between simultaneously giving very careful attention to the conductor and the sheet music I need to apply total concentration. The way I see it, better being in a state of concentration rather than a state of constipation... :lol:

[NA4BH]

In the picture I see a couple of "F holes", and one "Pie hole". :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[n2ize]

F-holes... I thought those were integral signs.. Well at least the f-holes are open and the pie hole is shut. Let's not get into A-holes... :)

[KG4CGC]

Yeah, I'm actually jealous.

[n2ize]

Does this Stradivarius make me look fat?

I'M KIDDING! I'M KIDDING!

No need to say you are kidding. I Am Fat !!! Well, I have been reducing poundage little by little but I still have a good ways to go. A year ago i lost a lot of weight. Now it is happening in gradual increments. the good part is that it is going down not up. Pretty soon that Strad will look like a full bass fiddle. compared to me... Well, maybe not a bass but perhaps a viola. BTW when I was 14 I was madly in love with a Viola.

[KG4CGC]

I used to know a Viola.

[KC2UGV]

Now, is your instrument known as a fat bottom girl?

[Bubba]

I used to know a Viola.

I think you need to loose the Buddha gig. It's kind of insulting really..

[koØm]

I think you need to loose the Buddha gig. It's kind of insulting really..


When the party was nice, the party was bumpin' {Hey, Yippie, Yi, Yo}
And everybody havin' a ball {Hah, ho, Yippie Yi Yo}
Until the fellas ": start the name callin': " {Yippie Yi Yo}
And the girls respond to the call
I heard a poor man shout out

[Chorus:]
Who let the dogs out {woof, woof, woof, woof}
Who let the dogs out {woof, woof, woof, woof}
Who let the dogs out {woof, woof, woof, woof}
Who let the dogs out {woof, woof, woof, woof}

[Rap 1:]
I see ya' little speed boat head up our coast
She really want to skip town
Get back cruffy, back scruffy,
Get back u flea infested mongrel



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sLR0vgpeWI

[W3WN]

I think you need to loose the Buddha gig. It's kind of insulting really..Nah. It's merely Zen.

[K7SGJ]

I think you need to loose the Buddha gig. It's kind of insulting really..


This isn't the zed. The atmosphere is a lot more liberal here. Or simply put, no one really gives a shit, well almost no one..

[NQ6U]

I think you need to loose the Buddha gig. It's kind of insulting really..

You don't like it? Well, you know where the door is, Mr. QRZ Moderator. Don't let it hit you on the ass on your way out.

Oh, and by the way, that ain't the Buddha, it's the Dali Lama.

[KC2UGV]

Oh, and by the way, that ain't the Buddha, it's the Dali Lama.

I suppose I can let the mistake slide, since not everyone was as fortunate as myself to actually meet him in person (Well, shake his hand) when he visited SUNY@Buffalo.

[KA9MOT]

I think you need to loose the Buddha gig. It's kind of insulting really..

WOW! That's all I can say, except........

Hello

[KG4CGC]

I think you need to loose the Buddha gig. It's kind of insulting really..

Yep, I'm a pretty crabby kind of guy, huh?

[n2ize]

I think you need to loose the Buddha gig. It's kind of insulting really..

Hmmmm.... I was never insulted by it.

[NQ6U]

WOW! That's all I can say, except........

Hello

You could say...BUSHTIT.

[K7SGJ]

Then you will have said it all.

[NA4BH]

I was gonna answer, but it's all been said.

[K7SGJ]

Then STFU :stickpoke::stickpoke:

[KA9MOT]

Then STFU :stickpoke::stickpoke:

STFU? Still Trying to Find a Unicorn?

[KG4CGC]

Jeezuz Bubber. You had to go take a dump on John's thread.

Anyway, John? As you were saying ...

[KA9MOT]

Let's not get into A-holes... :)

You already covered that one with this one.


a state of constipation... :lol:

I noticed you look nothing like your avatar.......

[n2ize]

I think you need to loose the Buddha gig. It's kind of insulting really..

What brought this on ?

[n2ize]

Jeezuz Bubber. You had to go take a dump on John's thread.

Anyway, John? As you were saying ...

Well, we have a small concert coming up soon. Very close to where I live too. Close enough to walk to.

[Bubba]

Lol..

Hello.

You be some real sensitive types here. Wow, no joking around here I take it, everyone with their panty in a very tight wad. And relax BSO, no need to be so angry its not good for the soul.

Thank you.

[Bubba]

For everyone that lacks a sense of humor, I guess everyone, from reading all the nice post. I will simply say I was making a joke with the Bartender. I was making a play on words, Buddha, Bubba, get it. My dog Bubba the Buddha, anyway, forget about it, nobody got it, obviously a bad joke lol.... Everyone gets so angry and sensitive here. I even got pm's for this, WTF. Anyway, I will refrain and not attempt to be humorous, I promise. No more jokes from Bubbha about Buddha. Or Buddha Bubba, The Bubba Buddha. The Bubbudha.

[KA9MOT]

Lol..

Hello.

And relax BSO, no need to be so angry its not good for the soul.

Thank you.

BSO is the Pope. EVERYBODY knows the Pope has no SOUL! :lol: Eh, then again... the new one seems to be pretty cool....

[KA9MOT]

For everyone that lacks a sense of humor, I guess everyone, from reading all the nice post. I will simply say I was making a joke with the Bartender. I was making a play on words, Buddha, Bubba, get it. My dog Bubba the Buddha, anyway, forget about it, nobody got it, obviously a bad joke lol.... Everyone gets so angry and sensitive here. I even got pm's for this, WTF. Anyway, I will refrain and not attempt to be humorous, I promise. No more jokes from Bubbha about Buddha. Or Buddha Bubba, The Bubba Buddha. The Bubbudha.

Next time try: :lol: :rofl: :cool2::etc......

Never mind that last one... it is for after sex and I don't think anybody here wants to give you any. :rofl:

[NQ6U]

Lol..

Hello.

You be some real sensitive types here. Wow, no joking around here I take it, everyone with their panty in a very tight wad. And relax BSO, no need to be so angry its not good for the soul.

Thank you.

Your excuse doesn't wash with me. Why don't you go hang out on the Zed? It's more your sort of place, Mr. Moderator.

[WØTKX]

http://typographusnonconfessionalis.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/dxioaf.jpg

http://youtu.be/ibEyHJ8gQG0


http://youtu.be/ibEyHJ8gQG0

[K7SGJ]

The back-peddling is strong in this one.

[KG4CGC]

Lol..

Hello.

You be some real sensitive types here. Wow, no joking around here I take it, everyone with their panty in a very tight wad. And relax BSO, no need to be so angry its not good for the soul.

Thank you.And.


For everyone that lacks a sense of humor, I guess everyone, from reading all the nice post. I will simply say I was making a joke with the Bartender. I was making a play on words, Buddha, Bubba, get it. My dog Bubba the Buddha, anyway, forget about it, nobody got it, obviously a bad joke lol.... Everyone gets so angry and sensitive here. I even got pm's for this, WTF. Anyway, I will refrain and not attempt to be humorous, I promise. No more jokes from Bubbha about Buddha. Or Buddha Bubba, The Bubba Buddha. The Bubbudha.

Sorry. No sale. Some would say try harder. For you, try better. If you try harder, it will just be more of the same.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTOEVQoXK9E

[koØm]

Your excuse doesn't wash with me. Why don't you go hang out on the Zed? It's more your sort of place, Mr. Moderator.

Yes, I concur,
:sadgoodbye:
Booba should Dog-paddle back to the mainland with God's speed; Phreddie is just towelling off and is looking for a fresh Jockstrap / Thong to slip into.

.

[Bubba]

Bubba doesn't backpedal. The Pope's anger over moderation is indeed perplexing. and revealing. lol. Anyway, its funny to watch the sensitives get all angry and ugly for no reason other than a lame ass joke. Why else would I just say that about the Buddha for no other reason, and what's with the Barkeeps pent up sensitivity ? If my joke rubbed you wrong, maybe it was because you were stepping on my tail, I don't know. Obviously no sense of humor here. Whatever,.. It says a lot about the individuals indeed.

[n2ize]

Bubba doesn't backpedal. The Pope's anger over moderation is indeed perplexing. and revealing. lol. Anyway, its funny to watch the sensitives get all angry and ugly for no reason other than a lame ass joke. Why else would I just say that about the Buddha for no other reason, and what's with the Barkeeps pent up sensitivity ? If my joke rubbed you wrong, maybe it was because you were stepping on my tail, I don't know. Obviously no sense of humor here. Whatever,.. It says a lot about the individuals indeed.

:sleep: :sleep:

[KG4CGC]

Bubba doesn't backpedal. The Pope's anger over moderation is indeed perplexing. and revealing. lol. Anyway, its funny to watch the sensitives get all angry and ugly for no reason other than a lame ass joke. Why else would I just say that about the Buddha for no other reason, and what's with the Barkeeps pent up sensitivity ? If my joke rubbed you wrong, maybe it was because you were stepping on my tail, I don't know. Obviously no sense of humor here. Whatever,.. It says a lot about the individuals indeed.

Projection much?

[Bubba]

Mmmmm. No , just relaxing.

[HUGH]

Reverting to the subject John, it may make sense to have a little chin "padding" to render the violin more comfortable. I don't recall seeing any bearded violinsts but then I haven't looked very hard.

For a contrast, here's Alison Balsam, a celebrated British trumpet player. Actually she can get music out of a road-cone but she doesn't look like a typical brass player (whatever they look like):

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[KC2UGV]

I always used a bit of sponge on the chin rest. Never had a violin long enough for the rest to start conforming to my chin.

[K7SGJ]

Reverting to the subject John, it may make sense to have a little chin "padding" to render the violin more comfortable. I don't recall seeing any bearded violinsts but then I haven't looked very hard.

For a contrast, here's Alison Balsam, a celebrated British trumpet player. Actually she can get music out of a road-cone but she doesn't look like a typical brass player (whatever they look like):

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Here's one with a beard:

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[KA9MOT]

Reverting to the subject John, it may make sense to have a little chin "padding" to render the violin more comfortable. I don't recall seeing any bearded violinsts but then I haven't looked very hard.

For a contrast, here's Alison Balsam, a celebrated British trumpet player. Actually she can get music out of a road-cone but she doesn't look like a typical brass player (whatever they look like):

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WOW! Thanks, I needed that! :)

[NQ6U]

She blows a mean sackbut (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sackbut), too.

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Alison+Balsom+Shakespeare+Globe+Press+Launch+JeLgq btoJ-Al.jpg

[n2ize]

Reverting to the subject John, it may make sense to have a little chin "padding" to render the violin more comfortable. I don't recall seeing any bearded violinsts but then I haven't looked very hard.


I am one of the only people in my orchestra who doesn't use a shoulder rest. I may eventually start using one. Yes, some players do use padding on the chin rest. In fact, they sell a gel-pad specifically designed to attach to most chin rest. You want as much support as you can get between the collar bone and the chin rest. In fact you should be able to hold the violin comfortable with no hands and just the pressure exerted between the collar bone and the chin. This allowed for increased flexibility and mobility of the fingers. As for me I am planning to get a new chin rest. I tend to hold the violin with the center of my chin over the violins tailpiece. Thus it would be more comfortable for me if I had a larger chin rest that extends over the tailpiece. There are several chin rest models available that I am looking at that would provide just what I am looking for. The hardest decision is deciding whether I want to get it in rosewood or ebony. The rosewood looks classy but the ebony adds a nice contrast.

BTW many violinists experiment with several different chin rests before they find the one they are most comfortable with. Finding a comfortable chin rest is not as easy as many may think.

[HUGH]

Thank you John for the info and now here's the lady with a Vazuva:

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But here's one to have a go at:

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And here's a home-made one which does look feasible:

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[n2ize]

Naked violinist arrested ?

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/naked-violinist-arrested-front-portland-courthouse-article-1.1804592 (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/naked-violinist-arrested-front-portland-courthouse-article-1.1804592)

[n2ize]

Should a gentleman offer a Tiparillo to a violinist ?

http://www.refinedguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/9-tiparillo-cigarettes-ad-naked-woman-violinist.jpg

[K7SGJ]

And here's a home-made one which does look feasible:

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We used to smoke dope out of something like that. The secret was suck, don't blow, which as you know, was the mantra many of us learned to live by.