[lit-ideas] Re: Andy: Then why are the Americans so hated?
- From: "Andy Amago" <aamago@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 10:17:08 -0500
You're teaching me the value of being specific. Rephrasing my question:
Why are the American troops in Iraq so hated by Iraqi civilians? While
you're at it, explain to me how these stupid people can train pigeons to
smoke out American troops. The longer we stay in Iraq, the more shit we
have to eat.
> [Original Message]
> From: Eric Yost <mr.eric.yost@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 11/12/2005 9:52:02 AM
> Subject: [lit-ideas] Andy: Then why are the Americans so hated?
>
> Andy: Then why are the Americans so hated?
>
> Eric: You think Americans are hated, you should read what
> bassoonists think of French bassoons. The usual orchestral or
> soloist bassoon, like a Hekel, is the so-called German bassoon.
>
> French bassoons on the other hand, such as was taught by the
> great French bassoonist Letellier, are very uncomfortable to
> play. The French bassoon has no thumb B-flat key; instead it has
> the key for right hand ring finger--the main key, used in
> conjunction with 1, 2, and the low E thumb hole to produce an
> excellent B flat--and it does retain the classic and excellent
> "forked B-flat". Still, there are many types of music for which
> the French bassoon simply tangles one's fingers and which require
> much arduous practice for even adequate performance.
>
> For an example of why the French bassoon is so unpopular these
> days, listen to the opening of the Finale to Saint-Saens' Piano
> Concerto No. 4. What this design lacks for this piece is another
> touch for the right thumb so the bassoonist can depress the
> B-flat key on the French bassoon. It lacks one, natch!
>
> Perhaps if French bassoonists were not so unilateral in their
> pedagogy and bizarre fingerings, the world of concert performers
> would open their arms and insert double reeds to greet them in a
> great sloppy group hug.
>
> On the other hand, you can't please everyone and it's foolish to try.
>
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