stuartk
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| Is improvisational jazz to impressionism art as smooth jazz is to realism art? @marklings: I studied jazz piano 3 years and came to the conclusion that I just don't like it. I like order and structure and purpose and overall sense of a composition. I don't judge those who dig jazz and I understand those who dig it, I just ... | |
| Is improvisational jazz to impressionism art as smooth jazz is to realism art? Good one, then!I wasn't sure, given some of the other posts on this thread. | |
| Is improvisational jazz to impressionism art as smooth jazz is to realism art? @serjio:"In the Soviet Union, there was a joke-saying:today you play jazz - and tomorrow you will sell your homeland (everything sounds in rhyme).Surprisingly, years passed and it was these people who turned out to be traitors ...Behind abstractio... | |
| Is improvisational jazz to impressionism art as smooth jazz is to realism art? @facten:I'm curious: which John McLaughlin recordings qualify as Smooth Jazz????? | |
| Is improvisational jazz to impressionism art as smooth jazz is to realism art? @kijanki:"Jazz is simply inferior to classical music. Jazz musicians don't know where the right notes are and "hunt" for them by trial and error, while classically trained musicians find them instantly. Just look at Jazz bassist or guitarist - t... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? Well, we must all bow to practicality.Given the fires in CA, the idea of moving back east is very appealing.We lived in Maine for 9 years and loved it. We started looking at real estate listings and talked about having a house built back there but... | |
| Is improvisational jazz to impressionism art as smooth jazz is to realism art? One more thing... I didn't actually attempt to answer the question you posed: "Is improvisational jazz to impressionism art as smooth jazz is to realism art?" Realism is not monolithic. Nor is abstraction.Compare a newspaper photo to a photo by E... | |
| Is improvisational jazz to impressionism art as smooth jazz is to realism art? Sorry for the typo... the second Paul Klee quote should read: "Art should be like a holiday-- something to give a man the opportunity to see things differently and to change his point of view". | |
| Is improvisational jazz to impressionism art as smooth jazz is to realism art? @estreams:" Impressionistic art requires a lot of mental work to make sense of. I just don't see it or get it, appreciate it or like it. I also find, as hard as i may try to enjoy improvisational jazz, that i don't get it, appreciate it, or like i... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @geof3:I'm not opposed to dsp but when I read descriptions of using it, it sounds a bit intimidating. @bigaud:Thanks for your input. The speaker cables are double runs, for whatever that's worth. Not sure whether that compensates for resistance. | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @gp4jesus:Speaker cables are not biwired but are double runs.@lemonhaze:My room is long rectangle, not square. In fact, I've already decided that multiple subs will indeed be my approach in our next house, where/when I can have a dedicated room fo... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @tvad: "You might call Peter and ask him about using Symposium platforms between your speakers and target stands"As I mentioned, Peter stipulates there should be no spike or other footer under speaker stands when using Symposium shelves under mon... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @jas:My plugs are all Furutech@tony1954:Thanks. Millercarbon suggested the same and it definitely seems the best way to go. We plan on moving in about 5 years and at that point, I'll have a room dedicated to audio that WILL include a Swarm. For n... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @kymanor1:What amp would you suggest?I've spoken to Jeff Wells who said the bass performance of my majestic could be improved via upgrades. @Hilde456:Thanks for the suggestion. I see there are currently 4 for sale used for $1750. Even if I could ... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @denverfred:I live in a single family home in a rural area where each house has its own transformer. I've tried power conditioning and noticed no improvement. I do have upgraded power cables. I suppose I could upgrade them even further. Otherwise,... |