Did You Stay Awake Till Midnight?
Jan 1, 2023 12:16:13 #
Jan 1, 2023 12:20:02 #
pbearperry wrote:
Myself and my grandson were up till 10 past midnight. I have to say today's entertainers have no talent at all.
I watched the country music NYE show on CBS--a lot better than the crap on the rap show.
Jan 1, 2023 14:31:07 #
markngolf wrote:
I do NOT watch live TV. I record any programs I ch... (show quote)
Everything I watch is recorded. What a difference that is from days gone by. I've missed weddings and funerals because there was something good on TV. (Well, not really). We are really spoiled by TV now. I can watch a series straight through without having to wait a week for the next installment.
As for musical training, that's not what sells. Sure, some of them can play an instrument, but agents and producers want someone with "that sound" and "look" that will make them money.
A month ago, I posted that young kid who was a wiz on the piano. As people said, great piano players are a dime a dozen. There are several I watch on YouTube, but I'm sure they're not millionaires. Justin Bieber? His net worth is about $400 million.
I listen to XM during the day - 40s and 50s.
Jan 1, 2023 15:17:04 #
always in bed by 9pm....ALWAYS........unless it is cold and then I am in by 8pm
Jan 1, 2023 15:17:10 #
always in bed by 9pm....ALWAYS........unless it is cold and then I am in by 8pm
Jan 1, 2023 15:18:22 #
markngolf wrote:
I do NOT watch live TV. I record any programs I ch... (show quote)
I also, watch only what I record......................easy to skip through the adverts.
Jan 1, 2023 16:31:57 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Sort of a survey. Did you stay up till midnight? I've stayed up till midnight since I was a little kid.
Well past...but midnight came and went without notice.
Jan 1, 2023 17:03:53 #
[quote=jerryc41]EAs for musical training, that's not what sells. Sure, some of them can play an instrument, but agents and producers want someone with "that sound" and "look" that will make them money.
A month ago, I posted that young kid who was a wiz on the piano.
I posted videos of Joey Alexander when he was about 9 or 10. I have him in my music files. Fabulous talent. He's a full grown jazz artist now.
Of course it is not what sells and of course it is not what is being produced. I call the "stuff" non music music . The hoards seem to love it. Anyone can "sing" and "dance to it". It's great for hoards of audiences to join in and participate. Even the "older vocalists' are joining in. I don't listen to or watch it. Last night, it was pounding while we watched the "ball fall on Times Square. My company wanted to see that, I watched too, because I did not want to be a party pooper. I was bored and internally annoyed.
I'm "old fashioned I guess". Actually I'm just old!
Happy New Year!
Mark
A month ago, I posted that young kid who was a wiz on the piano.
I posted videos of Joey Alexander when he was about 9 or 10. I have him in my music files. Fabulous talent. He's a full grown jazz artist now.
Of course it is not what sells and of course it is not what is being produced. I call the "stuff" non music music . The hoards seem to love it. Anyone can "sing" and "dance to it". It's great for hoards of audiences to join in and participate. Even the "older vocalists' are joining in. I don't listen to or watch it. Last night, it was pounding while we watched the "ball fall on Times Square. My company wanted to see that, I watched too, because I did not want to be a party pooper. I was bored and internally annoyed.
I'm "old fashioned I guess". Actually I'm just old!
Happy New Year!
Mark
Jan 1, 2023 17:24:34 #
[quote=markngolf]
I agree with a lot of what you say. I am and have always been a country music fan from ‘way back when there were clear channel am stations from Nashville that I could listen to late at night. Country music today has evolved into I am not sure what. Many of the songs today sound like an old cow bawling, with an uuuh sound at the end of every line. I have satellite radio in my vehicles, and that allows me to tune in to 90s and older music that is much better. I watched the Nashville NYE show last night, and it was at least better than the New York show (one rap song is one too many for me). I also enjoy jazz, big band, and the like. I appreciate most of the links to good music that you post here. Thanks for doing that.
jerryc41 wrote:
EAs for musical training, that's not what sells. S... (show quote)
I agree with a lot of what you say. I am and have always been a country music fan from ‘way back when there were clear channel am stations from Nashville that I could listen to late at night. Country music today has evolved into I am not sure what. Many of the songs today sound like an old cow bawling, with an uuuh sound at the end of every line. I have satellite radio in my vehicles, and that allows me to tune in to 90s and older music that is much better. I watched the Nashville NYE show last night, and it was at least better than the New York show (one rap song is one too many for me). I also enjoy jazz, big band, and the like. I appreciate most of the links to good music that you post here. Thanks for doing that.
Jan 1, 2023 19:26:31 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Sort of a survey. Did you stay up till midnight? I've stayed up till midnight since I was a little kid.
Yes… but it is a change from recent years where I haven’t stayed up, or awake. 2 differences this time:
(1) Dec 31st college football from noon till midnight [I have soured on pro football but been a college football, and Alabama fan since the 50s] and
(2) for the last year my sleeping habits changed and I have stayed up later
Jan 1, 2023 19:53:14 #
jaymatt wrote:
I agree with a lot of what you say. I am and have ... (show quote)
I understand your discontent and your preferences. I just go my way and continue to add to and enjoy music.
Happy New Year, John!
Mark
Jan 1, 2023 20:12:31 #
No but I don't worry about it, New Years seems to start just fine without me 
Jan 1, 2023 20:22:13 #
markngolf wrote:
I understand your discontent and your preferences. I just go my way and continue to add to and enjoy music.
Happy New Year, John!
Mark
Happy New Year, John!
Mark
Jan 2, 2023 05:22:09 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Sort of a survey. Did you stay up till midnight? I've stayed up till midnight since I was a little kid.
Didn't even try !!!
The last New Year I rang in was 2000, Because I'll never see another turn of the century!!
Jan 2, 2023 05:25:42 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Didn't even try !!!
The last New Year I rang in was 2000, Because I'll never see another turn of the century!!
The last New Year I rang in was 2000, Because I'll never see another turn of the century!!
Yes we had dinner at a freinds house and got home at 3:30.
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