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Drjohnrock · 08-09-2024, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Buckeye Randy

Interesting and I tend to agree.

The '70's had some fresh takes with Weather Report, Return To Forever and Mahavishnu Orchestra along with the huge extended family of those artists. Those bands actually were knocking on the door of mainstream but that was then.

BTW, I still listen to the album "Journey To Love" by Stanley Clarke a couple times a year. I prefer it to the acclaimed "School Days" and it even features Jeff Beck on the track, "Hello Jeff". Actually, that song crosses into rock and almost sounds like Utopia.

Yeah, fusion got the attention of a lot of people. But there are other musicians sticking to more or less straight jazz that don't get the attention they should. For example, I saw Quin Kirchner's combo at a music festival a few years back. His band included bass clarinet in place of maybe a tenor or baritone sax, which was refreshing and interesing. The arrangements of the songs wre really creative as well. And even though Quin is a drummer, he didn't take a lot of solos, preferring to be mostly stick to his band leader role. And even though there were some samples used, it wasn't overdone. People like Kirchner, as well as musicians like trumpet player Jon Faddis and sax player Greg Abate, don't get nearly the recognition they deserve.

Buckeye Randy · 08-09-2024, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BassoonPlatoon

I'd say those topics have fallen off.

I see lots of topics that have not had replies in years. Not complaining! Plenty of great takes on music in those threads.

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Originally Posted by Drjohnrock

Yeah, fusion got the attention of a lot of people. But there are other musicians sticking to more or less straight jazz that don't get the attention they should. For example, I saw Quin Kirchner's combo at a music festival a few years back. His band included bass clarinet in place of maybe a tenor or baritone sax, which was refreshing and interesing. The arrangements of the songs wre really creative as well. And even though Quin is a drummer, he didn't take a lot of solos, preferring to be mostly stick to his band leader role. And even though there were some samples used, it wasn't overdone. People like Kirchner, as well as musicians like trumpet player Jon Faddis and sax player Greg Abate, don't get nearly the recognition they deserve.

I guess I draw the line with fusion. The only jazz I like is the album by Queen and that's even a little iffy. (smiling)

BassoonPlatoon · 08-14-2024, 07:15 AM

I will probably get to those threads eventually. So hopefully they won't be like that for too long.

Ruby Slipper · 02-16-2025, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by p30better

Jennifer Aniston is a plain Jane, goddamnit.

She is, and looks even less like a 'starlet' with her original hair color. She has decent comic timing, though, and some decent acting chops. If you haven't seen it yet, check out her 2002 indie dramedy flick, The Good Girl. Great little film and Aniston is great in it, playing against type. Not what you would expect from her (at least in 2002). It was nominated for several indie film awards and won a few of them, rightfully so. Great cast, too - John C. Reilly, Tim Nelson, Mike White, Jake Gyllenhaal. Worth checking out.

BassoonPlatoon · 02-18-2025, 05:06 PM

Cheese usually sucks.

It takes someone who really knows what they're doing to make cheese good.

Ruby Slipper · 02-18-2025, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BassoonPlatoon

Cheese usually sucks.

It takes someone who really knows what they're doing to make cheese good.

Hush, you. Cheese is THE most fantastic thing on the planet. Aside from 'cheeze wiz,' melted velveeta type products, and some bargain brand pressed cheese slices, almost any cheese product makes me happy and there's nothing you can say to change that.

BassoonPlatoon · 02-18-2025, 09:45 PM

Well, I'm glad you enjoy it.

mabres · 10-03-2026, 03:34 PM

Here's my hot take for the thread: most "healthy" protein bars are just glorified Snickers bars with better marketing and 20g of sugar alcohol that wrecks your stomach.

Stille · 10-03-2026, 06:44 PM

Yep. Don't trust anything that calls itself both "health food" and "birthday-cake-flavored" in the same breath. Always read ingredients lists.

BassoonPlatoon · 10-04-2026, 03:50 AM

Heck I'll take that just so I can eat a Snickers and pretend to be healthy.

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10-03-2026, 03:34 PM	#1998 (permalink)
mabres Groupie Join Date: Jan 2024 Posts: 40	Here's my hot take for the thread: most "healthy" protein bars are just glorified Snickers bars with better marketing and 20g of sugar alcohol that wrecks your stomach.

10-03-2026, 06:44 PM	#1999 (permalink)
Stille Groupie Join Date: Oct 2026 Posts: 16	Yep. Don't trust anything that calls itself both "health food" and "birthday-cake-flavored" in the same breath. Always read ingredients lists.