Art of Convesrion

[The Great Mazinga]

oh, I know Peter, I know.....<P><BR>"I think you and I are the only sane ones around here, and sometimes I have my doubts about you" - from Dracula, 1931<P>now lets have that brew, eh chums?<p>[This message has been edited by The Great Mazinga (edited 03-16-2001).]

[serge urtizberea]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Peter:<BR><B>I think that you should own up to the good people here about possessing both of Britney`s albums, while your Mozart CD collection totals 0. </B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Don't make me admit that, please don't! <P>No... wait! I have nothing to hide! Yes, I like Britney's music. It sounds symphonic to me, and anyone who knows my tastes knows that I like very powerful orchestral music. That is why I don't find myself attracted to Mozart, Haydn, or anyone from their era. <P>

[The Great Mazinga]

ohhh damn, even I am not that bad....at least I have Britney AND Mozart <P>I have also been known to enjoy some Neil Diamond....who does not like Sweet Caroline?<P>work of art.<P><BR>Pax<P><BR>CCC,G,III<BR>In hoc signo vinces

[audiogirl]

Hi, boys.<BR>Thanks, Serge, for drawing your sword. Peter and I were not sparring, but joking.<BR>As for the alleged attacks,<P>'Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood from my hand?'(wink,wink)<P>Shos was prophetic. I am thinking of changing my username to Julia. (I don't know where the bad jokes keep coming from.)<P>Has morality left the arts? I follow the American theatre more closely than I do most of the arts. There is a Tony category known as "Best Revival." The squeaky-clean "Music Man" has been revived, along with Peter Pan, and "Joseph, etc." is still touring, although I don't think it has been officially revived. I think that the arts community has enough sense to hang onto some wholesome things, and remind us of them when necessary. Just my two cents, for what they are worth.<P>Lady Macbeth<P>P.S. Make mine a margarita.<p>[This message has been edited by audiogirl (edited 03-18-2001).]

[sappy]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by provistbrahms:<BR><B>It is difficult to ask somebody who follows the crowd to listen to other types of music. Especially classical. I always get critizized one way or another about listening to classical music. They encourage me to "Open my mind to their type of music." When in truth some of them just don't wish to expand what they listen to. And that is just what I am talking about. In my opinion it is peer pressure that is keeping them from listening to classical music. And that is a sad thing indeed. That is why I believe that if a person can be shown what true wonders lie in classical music they will understand. I am not saying that modern music is bad. But some of it can go over the line of what is acceptable. The mind of those who are ruled by peer pressure will just do what the crowd does, not because they refuse to think for themselves but because they think that they won't be accepted in the world around them. This now brings me to the point. If you can show them that it is ok to listen to classical music and break the bonds of peer pressure it will cause them to think for themselves. What is right and what is wrong when the crowd chooses to go into a direction that could cause great strife for those who follow. Which brings me to the opinion that there is right and wrong in music. There is a line that must be drawn between what is acceptable and what isn't. Most people will think that I am talking of classical that it is the one and only. True I think it the best of all the types of music. There are good types of modern music that people enjoy and love just like I love classical music. I am not saying that listening to this type of music is bad. I am just saying that there is a line that must be drawn between what acceptable and what is not. Unfortunately classical music isn't that popular with today's teenage society. With this fact in mind I believe that something must be done to fix what downgrading problems are left in society. If these downgrading problems are not taken care of soon who knows what will happen. It could get worse and it will if something is not done immediately to stop it. Evil has found a way to creep into the world of music. It is my opinion and belief that it must be eradicated before it presents a more difficult problem in the next generation. <P>[This message has been edited by provistbrahms (edited 03-16-2001).]</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><BR> Ok, first off, I have to say that you are TOTALLY WRONG in a lot of different ways! I agree w/ audio girl in how you look down on other people even though we have the same mental capasity, we just don't apply it.<P> OK, HERE's A BRAIN CHECK: IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T NOTICED, IS CLASSICAL MUSIC POPULAR AT YOUR SCHOOL? WHAT TEENAGER LIKES CLASSICAL MUSIC??? THAT'S WHY YOU GET CRITICIZED! IT'S NOT THAT WE DON'T WANT TO EXPAND TO OTHER MUSIC, IT'S JUST THAT WE DON'T WANT TO EXPAND TO CLASSICAL BECAUSE WE HATE IT! Well, it's not just peer pressure that is keeping people from listening to classical music. You can't say that about everyone. Everyone likes different music. <P> You are a snobbish person. You have a huge ego. Even though you may whack off to classical, it doesn't mean that all other music should be destroyed!<P> I think YOU should be open to other types of music. Not ALL of today's music is filled with profanity, ya know. And one thing, how can you think that "Modern" music has No musical value in it? We AREN'T being torn down by the music we listen to. It's just what we like. Just because someone listens to rap or hip hop (that may have cussing in it) doesn't mean that they are a bad person! <P> I also don't think that you should cut down on people that don't like classical. You view yourself better than everyone else, and you speak to us slowly with smaller words because you don't think that we have the mental capasity to handle them, or understand them. <P> You just need to get a grip. You are soo paranoid. You think you have sooo many friends, but actually, many people just try to stay away from you. <BR> <BR> I think this has gotten to be more than just about classical music....now it's personal, Josh.....

[provistbrahms]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by sappy:<BR><B> <BR> Ok, first off, I have to say that you are TOTALLY WRONG in a lot of different ways! I agree w/ audio girl in how you look down on other people even though we have the same mental capasity, we just don't apply it.<P> OK, HERE's A BRAIN CHECK: IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T NOTICED, IS CLASSICAL MUSIC POPULAR AT YOUR SCHOOL? WHAT TEENAGER LIKES CLASSICAL MUSIC??? THAT'S WHY YOU GET CRITICIZED! IT'S NOT THAT WE DON'T WANT TO EXPAND TO OTHER MUSIC, IT'S JUST THAT WE DON'T WANT TO EXPAND TO CLASSICAL BECAUSE WE HATE IT! Well, it's not just peer pressure that is keeping people from listening to classical music. You can't say that about everyone. Everyone likes different music. <P> You are a snobbish person. You have a huge ego. Even though you may whack off to classical, it doesn't mean that all other music should be destroyed!<P> I think YOU should be open to other types of music. Not ALL of today's music is filled with profanity, ya know. And one thing, how can you think that "Modern" music has No musical value in it? We AREN'T being torn down by the music we listen to. It's just what we like. Just because someone listens to rap or hip hop (that may have cussing in it) doesn't mean that they are a bad person! <P> I also don't think that you should cut down on people that don't like classical. You view yourself better than everyone else, and you speak to us slowly with smaller words because you don't think that we have the mental capasity to handle them, or understand them. <P> You just need to get a grip. You are soo paranoid. You think you have sooo many friends, but actually, many people just try to stay away from you. <BR> <BR> I think this has gotten to be more than just about classical music....now it's personal, Josh.....</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><BR>Let's leave personal hostilities out of this forum.. It seems to me that you are the one who is paranoid otherwise you wouldn't be on such a rampage. <BR><p>[This message has been edited by provistbrahms (edited 03-28-2001).]

[Nicole Marie]

Ok I'm tired of this. Can't we just get along? Can't we have a debate about something without hitting below the belt?

[Peter]

I agree, Nicole. Prov, this forum is not a school playground for your buddies to stick out their tongues at you. Please don't take offence here, but perhaps you should consider changing your poster name, without telling your neurotic friends?

[Brahmsian]

What? Do I hear the sound of someone who is scared? For some reason people seem threatened by classical music. Maybe it is over their heads? I hope not. But I cannot understand why mediocricy is desired. Has anyone given me a good reason why they hate it? NO!

[sappy]

Dear Provist Brahms,<P> Ok...first off, I would like to apologize to you for what I said. I know it's not a playground to bully people, and I realize that I made a mistake for posting that, and I'm sorry. I don't know who you are though, I just found your name on this site somewhere. Your name probably isn't even Josh. Anyways, I would like to say I'm sorry for this. I hope that you will accept my apology. <P> ~sappy<P> p.s. after reading some of the other people's posts after mine, I realize that I was the one who was wrong on alot of things...

[provistbrahms]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nicole Marie:<BR><B>Ok I'm tired of this. Can't we just get along? Can't we have a debate about something without hitting below the belt? </B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Nicole I agree with you that it this isn't the place to deal with personal problems I don't even know this person probably I am only responding in a way to get this person to leave me alone. Yes I will accept your apology snappy. And peter it isn't my fault that this person just started to come in here and try to start a hurricane. I have considered that but I really don't wish to. I am sorry Nicole if this has caused you a headache. But from my point of view i was just shocked when I saw the first post printed by beethovenhater. What I don't seem to understand is if you think that it is my fault for bringing those who hold a grudge against me into this forum. Would I tell anybody who has a grudge against me about this forum? No I wouldn't think it necessary to have to deal with my advarsaries on line. What would be the point in that?<p>[This message has been edited by provistbrahms (edited 03-29-2001).]