Thanks for the link, Mischa! I wasn't aware of it. I'll have fun going through it, seeing as I am somewhat of a big kid! :-)

Hope you're well mate! I amended your post slightly here, to show the names, Hope that's OK...

I completely agree with you about DJs Mischa... complete charlatans.

Well, I thought I would post this privately as I felt that thread should be a place for people to freely vent, but not argue (which I am doing too much of these days...)!

I used to feel as you stated about DJ's, until I started working with them. I once performed a bizarre cabaret band version of Pictures at an Exhibition (ensemble was banjo, drum set, bass, accordion, bassoon, trombone, keyboards, bass clarinet, cello, harp...and DJ). The "Samuel" Goldenberg und "Schmuÿle" movement was an improvisation between myself and the DJ, who was working with an old recording. It was a hoot, and what this guy could do was very creative (can't remember his name).

But I do like what you say about Beethoven. The myth of the lone composer, devoid of social needs is a bit much for me. Certainly not something to aspire to!

Dj Kid Koala.

I played a show with this young guy - was standing right beside him. I was completely blown away. No digital effects - all by hand by manipulating the volume and the speed of the record. Very very hard to do. And, heck, the intonation is pretty good. He is sweet as can be, and a truly dedicated musician...I hope you might agree.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbFIG...layer_embedded

guten tag mischa
haven't pursued the deutsch
nor skype
must do so
have been busy with family and friends
and you?

Hey Mischa, I hope everything is ok. Haven't seen you around the boards in awhile. BTW, I changed my username back from SchubertGuy to haydnguy.

Yea, that was helpful! thanks

your German expertise is needed in the Wagner Support Group thread...