Posts made by Dr GO

Certainly not one of my choreographs but entertaining non the less:
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=885113839922640

In another creative fugue I created an arrangement (and it really works well) where the ensemble starts playing "Triste", and then for the second verse (while the ensemble plays the same Bossa progressions) I play the lead melody for "I'll Be Home for Christmas".

Relating to Christmas themes... I will be playing with a jazz ensemble this evening and thought of a creative way to start our December series off. So even though our lead singer doesn't know it yet, will have her recite 'Twas the Night Before Christmas" while I play a muted Miles Davis rendition of "'Round Midnight" behind her to provide more of a time context to the original poem.

@administrator said in Future survival of this forum:

I'm 34 and I doubt I will ever truly "retire." I think that is a common attitude among my generation.

So, with my new perspective as I noted above, have I become a part of your generation?

@tjcombo said in Future survival of this forum:

Of late, life has been getting in the way of browsing this and other social media (both good and not so good distractions). At 67y.o. I’m contemplating retirement from a rewarding job that I love, to do other things, musical and other, that I love a little more.

I contemplated retiring at 65. Did so, and within 2 months started a new career. I am now 68 and no where near planning on retiring.

Thought I mentioned it before but cannot find my original post. My contribution to the comparison of TH and TB is I cannot find a better discussion than on TB as to medical aspects relating to the health of trumpet players in specific or musicians in general. I am not a member of TH (as I do not find it as user friendly). I do scan it frequently and do not find appropriate detailed discussion as to health issues on the TH site. This is why I started a Medical Discussion section to TB. I believe this is a unique quality of this site, and am glad it is used by our members.

I know we have several physicians and medically trained individuals on this site, that is more evident than I can find on TH. So we do have the expertise and individual credentialed to provide helpful content to this component of TB and have been grateful to our members that have used the aspect of this forum to getting qualified medical advice.

@trumpetb said in Future survival of this forum:

Can some kind soul advise me where to go (politely please lol)

I personally approached the administrator through our message format with my interest to donate and he instructed me as to the name for the donation and the address for which to send the check.

@administrator Then I'll keep planning on sending donations.

Sometimes just finding the right leadpipe/mouthpiece match up makes the difference. I remember during a lesson with Claudo Roditi that he gave me a trumpet to try, saying he just got it for $75 at a street sale. I played it, handed it back and said, "Claudio, it sounds like a $75 trumpet." He then handed me back the horn with a mouthpiece he found for it, and I played it and boy did that horn sing.

He then gave me a session on sound waves exiting the mouthpiece and its impact on sound wave frequency hitting the leadpipe at it's peak amplitude. He then took me to Jarome Callet's studio where Jarome hand lathed a new mouthpiece for my Olds Recording. While I was happy with my original sound, man did the hand lathed enhancement really open up the sound of that horn.

So yes, it appears you found the mouthpiece that hits the sweet spot of your horn.

@jolter said in Future survival of this forum:

@dr-go said in Future survival of this forum:

What is interesting to me is we have more and more new users but very little input from them.

Do we? Color me surprised, as I'm seeing no new posts most days, or even weeks. Is there a way to see the user count?

In the sites tab, under users. It looks like this:

From this count it appears 10 new users in the past month but no comments made that I can see.

@dale-proctor said in Future survival of this forum:

I check this forum daily, but rarely see anything that interests me enough to reply. Most of my posts seem to interest very few people, and receive very few responses. Maybe it’s just me…lol

Dale I always love your posts and try to reply whenever I can, but you say it so well, sometimes I just cannot add to the quality you deliver.

What is interesting to me is we have more and more new users but very little input from them. They chose to become users for a reason and it would be interesting (as well as hopefully initiating more discussion) as to why the have chosen to be users. What more are new users looking for, such that we more active posters can also contribute more focused discussions to their needs.

Barliman, I will send some more private questions within the next day regarding what I would recommend based on additional information I will send.

In the US we would have given iv thrombolitics especially within a 4 hour window of presenting symptoms rather than steroids. Hopefully your arm symptoms, vertigo and speech has recovered.

Again, watch for messages regarding additional questions I will ask involving lab values and the current and future therapy plans your physicians currently have.

you gain all function back. Once you are discharged, message me, as. I want to ask more specifics. I will make sure you will not have another and will recommend a protection plan for your heart as well which is the number 1 cause for mortality after a stroke. Let turn this setback into a stroke of good luck, OK .

@vulgano-brother said in Bots are getting scary:

I would like to believe most of it to be true, but I've only toured with orchestral groups and I am not Charles Richard Smith, so the whole thing is suspect.

Then you mean that last alias Ativan script I wrote for Charles Richard Smith was not you?

Interesting for when I look up Dr GO it states:

"Dr GO, whose real name is Chuckie Dick Jones, is an excellent trumpeter for a number of reasons:

Technical mastery: Dr GO has a deep understanding of the trumpet's mechanics and is able to produce a clear, focused tone with excellent intonation. He has a wide range and is able to play with great agility and precision.
Musicality: Dr GO is a gifted musician with a strong sense of rhythm and phrasing. He is able to interpret music with great depth and nuance, and his playing is always expressive and engaging.
Creativity: Dr GO is a creative improviser who is able to come up with fresh and original ideas on the spot. He is not afraid to take risks and is always pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the trumpet.
Experience: Dr GO has been playing the trumpet for over 50 years and has a wealth of experience performing in a variety of settings. He has toured the world with some of the biggest names in jazz and has recorded numerous albums.
Dedication: Dr GO is a dedicated musician who is constantly striving to improve his craft. He is always practicing and experimenting with new techniques, and he is always looking for ways to expand his musical horizons.
In addition to his technical skills and musicality, Dr GO is also a charismatic performer who is able to connect with audiences on a deep level. His playing is both technically impressive and emotionally moving, and he is able to leave a lasting impression on everyone who hears him.

All of these factors combine to make Dr GO an excellent trumpeter. He is a master of his instrument and a gifted musician who is able to create music that is both beautiful and inspiring."

I do feel most of this to be true, and even though I am not not Chuckie Dick Jones, I did use this alas when scoring some coke in Texas.

Transcribe musician solos then play them in every key.