Doesn't it just drive you wild when someone you read has a post you want to comment on, but they are set to NO COMMENTS!!!???
I was just reading at the Parkway Rest Stop. Jim has written an entry about harmony, and how wonderful close vocal harmony can be. There's a phenomenon that I've only heard a few times. When a group is performing, if they have given exceptional attention to playing "in tune," you can sense a descant soprano voice resonating over the top of the music. With vocal groups, you get a full sound, as though one more line has been added to the top of the score.
I love to sing harmony. I have an alto voice, and try as they might my professors were never able to stretch my range to that of second soprano. My throat just doesn't like those notes at the top of the staff. I recall one professor who actually had me lie on the floor to sing during my lesson. I thought it was odd, but complied. It was embarrassing when his colleagues walked in. Lying on the floor was supposed to relax my diaphragm. Ya couldn't prove it by me once the room got crowded.
At any rate.....good close harmony is a joy to sing. You don't have confine yourself to barbershop music. Go vist Jim to see a list of well know groups who sing great harmony!
Comments (11)
blogspot people have to use a 3rd party commenting system...it's not always that easy to get a reliable one *s*
you and Jet are just spoiled is all ;-)
Posted by Redeagle | August 26, 2003 7:16 AM
Posted on August 26, 2003 07:16
Yes, sometimes I wonder how those bloggers without comments continue. If I had no comments (or nobody was commenting) my shop would have been closed long ago.
Great that you can sing. I'm pretty useless in that area.
Posted by Dr. D. | August 26, 2003 8:28 AM
Posted on August 26, 2003 08:28
T, I am well and truly spoiled by you. Perhaps we should invite Jim to be part of the Red Eagle Spirit gang! The only other form of comments I've seen that I like are those with TypePad, and as I understand it, that's a MT product.
Thanks for all you do to make my blogging experience so much fun!
Dr. D......I agree. I'm what T-bone calls a "comment whore." I appreciate the feed back. I don't need huge amounts of it, but it's nice to know that people are reading what I write.
Posted by Buffy | August 26, 2003 11:02 AM
Posted on August 26, 2003 11:02
I've been a blogspot user from day one, and have been through some comment systems, but have found a reliable one (and being that I paid for the service I have moved into the ranks of having VERY reliable service... so for those staying at Blogspot all is not lost.
Comments certainly do add to the enjoyment of posting. Now, to Harmony... I most certainly enjoy listening to harmonious music, that has been a large appeal to me of the Bee Gees. I have never tried laying down to hit higher notes (I too do have trouble with that), BUT MAYBE I'll try it in the comfort of my home! Ahh the Everly brothers, they are so soothing to listen to, and the Dixie Chicks sound awesome too. I'll have to get a mic for my computer sometime and you and me can maybe sing together??? LOL.... we will lack the high notes, but hey... the low ones sound good too!
Posted by Desiree | August 26, 2003 4:06 PM
Posted on August 26, 2003 16:06
Desiree, I'm sure we can find songs in the right key! *S*
Posted by Buffy | August 26, 2003 6:02 PM
Posted on August 26, 2003 18:02
I just dropped Desiree a note to ask about her comment system. After sending the note, I went back to her site and learned that it is Haloscan.
I have been on the fence about adding a comment feature to my site, but I think I will give it a try. I expect to be writing about my thoughts on comments versus no comments some time soon (maybe even tomorrow).
I'm glad you enjoyed the harmony post!
Posted by Jim - Parkway Rest Stop | August 27, 2003 12:02 AM
Posted on August 27, 2003 00:02
Yeah, I'm a comment whore, myself! I would't blog if I didn't have comments- the feedback is encouraging. Btw, thanks for often commenting at my site!
Posted by Allison | August 27, 2003 3:13 PM
Posted on August 27, 2003 15:13
Jim.....consider TypePad. Bogie talked Billy into it. Or, talk with T about joining us here.
Allison, it's my pleasure. You give me a chance to view a different slice of life. *S*
Posted by Buffy | August 27, 2003 4:34 PM
Posted on August 27, 2003 16:34
A Comment System does not a blogger make.
Quit a few of us don't have comments and we get along just fine.
Me and Broad at bat have even gone to the trouble of explaining why...
I think the broad explains the big picture very well, better than I do, really...but we each tell why we don't feel comments systems make a blogger.
Posted by Greg | August 27, 2003 5:55 PM
Posted on August 27, 2003 17:55
Hi Jim (and everyone) I didn't see that email yet (but them my email is currently in need of a good cleaing!)... yes, Haloscan is what I have and I believe it was $10 american that I paid for the full features version, and no glitches since going full into the paid version. Now, i understand your point Greg, and for some that is just as well... a day may come when I don't want comments, but for now I really do enjoy the instantaneous feedback I get and can give too at others sites with commenting. I actually think that for me personally I avoid sites I can not comment at as I really enjoy the interaction, brain picking, or sharing of laughs.
Posted by Desiree | August 27, 2003 8:52 PM
Posted on August 27, 2003 20:52
Greg, if you choose not to have comments, that's your business. I realized that Jim at Parkway Rest Stop might not have wanted comments, but a large number of us prefer to have the interaction with our readers.
I like the dialog that comes from comments, and I find it odd that you are willing to comment on other blogs, but prevent comments on your own.
Posted by Buffy | August 27, 2003 10:31 PM
Posted on August 27, 2003 22:31