December 4th was my first concert with RTOOT. So. Much. Fun. Even with all of the other crazy stuff going on, I’m really glad I’ve been playing with them. Four oboes in an orchestra. Who would have thought that would work? The theme for the concert was “Ten years of terrible,” since this was the 10th anniversary of RTOOT. Here’s what we played: Overture to “Zampa” – Herold “Ashokan Farewell” – Unger “Marche...
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Oboe in the mist
I used to play oboe in high school. I was never super good, but I enjoyed playing. Our band director was an oboist and her expectations for me were a lot more than what I was going to ever do. Band class was fun but my first love was writing. Practice at home for 30-60 hours every day? Not happening. I always wanted to go back to playing oboe, and a few years...
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This nerdy parody of Jason Derulo’s “Talk Dirty To Me” is so much better than the original. Between this song and the music videos from Jonathan Coulton and The Guild, it’s a pretty good playlist. Lyrics Get nerdy wit me… Tell me what game that you get on, is it COD or EVE? What kind of class do you play girl, in an RPG? Cuz I know what them elf girls need, from...
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When I am stressed, I use a particular set of songs as anger or stress management help. I like dancing to goth or industrial music when I’m in these moods. Nothing better for getting rid of stuff like that than physical exercise. Here is a sampling… Related Images:
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A friend of mine is a DJ and has an amazing music collection. The latest song suggestion I was sent was by a group called Bella Ruse. Think nice female vocals, folky, and excellent lyrics. Here is a sample from one of their albums: Dark Horse by Bella Ruse Nice stuff to work to and have to listen to. Positive music. Good stuff. Related Images:
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