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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / April 2005OT: Man of La Mancha
I've been reading a Science-Fiction / Alternate History ebook called "1633", which is a sequel to "1631", which likely kicked off this whole thing, in a surreal sort of stream-of-consciousness kind of way... Anyway, "1633" mentioned Miguel de la Cervantes, and this morning I was kind of kicking around a tune from the Broadway play, "Man From La Mancha", and realized I didn't really know the lyrics, or the proper order of the lyrics (big grin). So, I had a strong compulsion to hit the music store at the first opportunity, to pick up the CD. Now, I know the basic skeleton of the story of Don Quixote - can't skip it if you've ever had high-school English in the US (grin), but had never seen the play or read the book (now I have to find the ebook on Gutenberg...), so I went into this totally unprepared. As it turned out, there was exactly enough time to play the complete CD, from the time I popped it into the player, until the time I got home. OHMIGOD, this is one of the most powerful things I have listened to in a LONG time. Especially, when it got to "Impossible Dream", which especially touched me, to the point of drawing tears, and again at the death of Don Quixote, where he is most nearly, but not quite vanquished, where it is reprised with Duclinea. I played it again when I got home, while Senyah was off at church. Little Feet cuddled up, very concerned (grin). Hugs and Purrs, Mark > I've been reading a Science-Fiction / Alternate History ebook called > "1633", which is a sequel to "1631", which likely kicked off this [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Hugs and Purrs, > Mark It really is. IF you ever get a chance to see the play live take it. The scene with the Knights of the mirrors is devestating. Wonderful show. > OHMIGOD, this is one of the most powerful things I have listened to in > a LONG time. Especially, when it got to "Impossible Dream", which [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > I played it again when I got home, while Senyah was off at church. > Little Feet cuddled up, very concerned (grin). Mark, did you get the movie version or the Stage version. Personally, I prefer the movie version with Peter O'Toole, James Coco, and Sophia Loren (from the early 70s) It can be ordered from somewhere, but I haven't done it yet. The book is very readable, and quite fascinating. There is a non-musical version that was done on A & E with John Lithgow as Don Quixote, which I enjoyed, but I still love the movie version. Pam S. who has the song "Little Bird" running through her mind right now > a LONG time. Especially, when it got to "Impossible Dream", which > especially touched me, to the point of drawing tears, and again at the > death of Don Quixote, where he is most nearly, but not quite > vanquished, where it is reprised with Duclinea. I have a recording of that with Placido Domingo. I too have cried a few times while listening to "Impossible Dream", it is a very moving song.  SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > > a LONG time. Especially, when it got to "Impossible Dream", which > > especially touched me, to the point of drawing tears, and again at the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I have a recording of that with Placido Domingo. I too have cried a few > times while listening to "Impossible Dream", it is a very moving song. That song ("Impossible Dream") was one of the things that inspired me to start taking flying lessons when I was in my 40's. Joy There's a new translation of Don Quixote by Edith Grossman that celebrates the 400 year anniversary of the book that was recently named the best book in history, by some group of authours who know such things. This new translation is supposed to be excellent. I've ordered and received it and it's huge! Haven't yet sunk my teeth into it but am looking forward to it. I should take the CD of Man from la Mancha out of the library though! Susan M Otis and Chester > I've been reading a Science-Fiction / Alternate History ebook called > "1633", which is a sequel to "1631", which likely kicked off this [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Hugs and Purrs, > Mark >I've been reading a Science-Fiction / Alternate History ebook called >"1633", which is a sequel to "1631", which likely kicked off this [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] >I played it again when I got home, while Senyah was off at church. >Little Feet cuddled up, very concerned (grin). Now try the tone poem by Richard Strauss. ;) Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com "Kreisleriana" <kreisleriana2@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > Now try the tone poem by Richard Strauss. ;) AWESOME HORN PARTS!!!!!!!!!! Go horns go!!!!!! Susan M Otis and Chester Excited by the horns >"Kreisleriana" <kreisleriana2@yahoo.com> wrote in message > >> Now try the tone poem by Richard Strauss. ;) > >AWESOME HORN PARTS!!!!!!!!!! Go horns go!!!!!! You remind me of my old horn-player friends, who used to amuse me by going standing-room to the Met to five-and-six-hour long operas to listen to the horn parts. ;) They were the only people I knew (besides myself, of course), who would stand through the Ring cycle-- but all they heard were the horn parts. Oh, and the Wagner tubas, too. ;) Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Theresa wrote: >They were the only people I knew (besides myself, of course), who >would stand through the Ring cycle-- but all they heard were the horn >parts. Oh, and the Wagner tubas, too. ;) I'm by no means a connoisseur of fine art, but I think the Ring Cycle may be the greatest piece of art ever created by man. Regards and Purrs, O J >Theresa wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >I'm by no means a connoisseur of fine art, but I think the Ring Cycle >may be the greatest piece of art ever created by man. It's definitely up there. It's certainly one of the most extraordinary musical works. See my articles on the Ring Cycle in All-Music Guide: Das Rheingold: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=42:68142~T1 Die Walku:re: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=MIW040504011025&sql=42:60660~T1 Siegfried: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=42:73691~T1 Go:tterda:mmerung: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=42:9510~T1 Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > AWESOME HORN PARTS!!!!!!!!!! Go horns go!!!!!! Which horns? http://www.texassports.com/ SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com >> AWESOME HORN PARTS!!!!!!!!!! Go horns go!!!!!! > >Which horns? http://www.texassports.com/ Why do cows have bells? Because the horns don't work, yuk yuk yuk! ;) Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > OHMIGOD, this is one of the most powerful things I have listened to in > a LONG time. Especially, when it got to "Impossible Dream", which [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Hugs and Purrs, > Mark Oh! One of my favorite soundtracks; I love Colm Wilkinson's version and also Richard Kiley. It's weird that I read your post today. I was planting snapdragons and you know how you squeeze the bottom of the bloom and they talk? Mine were singing Man of LaMancha. My snapdragons always sing show tunes. Sherry >> OHMIGOD, this is one of the most powerful things I have listened to > in [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Sherry Oh how cute :) > I've been reading a Science-Fiction / Alternate History ebook called > "1633", which is a sequel to "1631", which likely kicked off this [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Hugs and Purrs, > Mark Yes, the music is wonderful, and very moving. The movie and play are great, too. After the first time I saw it (I've seen it several times), I checked the book out from the library and tried to read it. And tried. And tried again. And gave up. I think the man who wrote the play, and the one who wrote the lyrics, did a magnificent job. Joy > Now, I know the basic skeleton of the story of Don Quixote - can't > skip it if you've ever had high-school English in the US (grin), but > had never seen the play or read the book (now I have to find the ebook > on Gutenberg...), so I went into this totally unprepared. (snippage) > Hugs and Purrs, > Mark Was a High School Field Trip - we saw the musical done in Spanish. Didn't help me speak Spanish but it was fun. Jill > Was a High School Field Trip - we saw the musical done in Spanish. Didn't > help me speak Spanish but it was fun. My favorite (operatic) singer has appeared in a couple of Belgian productions of it in French (Jacques Brel did a translation, after seeing it in New York). I have a pirate video of it, and love it (although the German subtitles aren't much help with the French).
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