Instrumental Music

[katyjay 5,091]

One of my favourite instrumentals is Coronation Scot by Vivian Ellis. Perhaps because I grew up with it.

[Cliff Ton 10,473]

4 hours ago, Oztalgian said:

Wasn't Westminster Waltz the link music for In Town Tonight 

 

According to Classic FM, yes.   

 

https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/latest/music-inspired-by-london/london-westminster-abbey-parliament-square-1822/

 

[MRS B 524]

Talking of music and especially of interest to you Cliffton as an ex British Midland guy look what’s up on auction shortly for up to £1.2 million, the initial draft of Bohemian Rhapsody in 1974 on a British Midland calendar notepad. I can remember using those notepads when I joined in 1974 in crewing. Presume Freddie was travelling on Midland and asked for some paper! Not sure if this link will work.
 

https://www.sothebys.com/buy/a18d3c0f-2d23-4f78-be25-5f3ca136b3be/lots/e0386a1d-3c18-4b8e-a920-a614e5212519

[siddha 825]

I play in a ceilidh band and have got hooked on jigs and reels. They are like an enthusiastic ear-worm creating a counter-point to my whistling tinnitus!!

[Cliff Ton 10,473]

6 hours ago, MRS B said:

Talking of music and especially of interest to you Cliffton as an ex British Midland guy look what’s up on auction shortly for up to £1.2 million, the initial draft of Bohemian Rhapsody in 1974 on a British Midland calendar notepad. I can remember using those notepads when I joined in 1974 in crewing. Presume Freddie was travelling on Midland and asked for some paper!

 

Yes, the link worked.

 

I don't specifically remember those forms, but it brought back memories with the list of all the offices (Southend, Newquay, Tees-Side, etc etc), and also the rectangular logo in the shape of an aircraft (BMA).

[DAVIDW 1,684]

Heard part of this theme played on Boom Radio this morning , something hadn't heard for years. It was bugging me what it was from but luckily the dj said it was from the film Exodus . Great tune !

 

[Jill Sparrow 10,307]

I never realised Paul Newman was Jewish!

[philmayfield 6,152]

Probably Neiman. Many Jews Anglised their names.

[The Pianoman 1,535]

Neuman I think

 

Edit: No. His father was Arthur Sigmund Newman so he has always been a Newman.

[Jill Sparrow 10,307]

RC mother and Jewish father, apparently.  

[MRS B 524]

On 8/15/2023 at 8:08 AM, Cliff Ton said:

 

Yes, the link worked.

 

I don't specifically remember those forms, but it brought back memories with the list of all the offices (Southend, Newquay, Tees-Side, etc etc), and also the rectangular logo in the shape of an aircraft (BMA).

The notes for Bohemian Rhapsody on the BM calendar notepad sold earlier for over 1 million. Hopefully Sir Michael  Bishop bought it, that would be nice.

[Oztalgian 3,302]

On 9/5/2023 at 2:05 AM, The Pianoman said:

Neuman I think

 

I know an Alfred E Neuman from Mad Magazine if that is any help?

I think someone on here uses it as an avatar, Willow Wilson?

[Willow wilson 894]

Quid, me anxius sum?

[philmayfield 6,152]

I remember the mantra we chanted at school.

’Latin is a language as dead as dead can be.

It killed the ancient Romans and now it’s killing me!’

I still find it useful for crossword puzzles and deciphering old tombstones.

[Jill Sparrow 10,307]

I agree. It's very useful for lots of reasons. I enjoyed Latin because it was taught by one of the few pleasant teachers at Manning.

[philmayfield 6,152]

I was taught Latin by a teacher who joined the school when it first opened in 1929. I think everyone spoke Latin in those days!

[Jill Sparrow 10,307]

Our Latin master left once it was announced that Manning was to lose its grammar status. The subject would no longer be taught under the comprehensive system. For our final year, we had a newly qualified teacher who was pretty useless. She insisted on different pronunciation which we found irritating and confusing. However, we soldiered on, bolstered by the Manning pupils'maxim: Nil illegitimi....

[Willow wilson 894]

'Quid, me anxius sum' was Alfre E Newman's answer to everything.

I took the magazine from UK issue No1 1960 for nearly 7 yrs It didn't interfere with my general Eng Lit studies though, my Eng Lit was the study of the works of Mickey Spillane.

[MargieH 7,607]

…or  as Catherine Tate used to say “Am I bovvered?”

[Cliff Ton 10,473]

I did O Level Latin at Fairham.

 

I couldn't remember if I actually passed, so I've looked at my old certificates and the answer seems to be No.

[Jill Sparrow 10,307]

We studied Ovid's Metamorphoses for GCE O levels. Someone asked whether we could study his Amores et Ars Amatoria. The answer was...No!

[philmayfield 6,152]

We were able to drop Latin in the forth form and opt for either the arts or science route. Scientists didn’t do Latin for some reason although it was required for medical degrees at some universities.

[benjamin1945 16,166]

GO for it Arthur...........used to love a good ''TWANG'' on a night out........

 

[trogg 2,017]

"Twang" what on earth do you mean Ben.

[benjamin1945 16,166]

Dont tell me youve never had a night of ''Twanging'' trogg.....