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I think that there is a lot of good artists in Aberdeen, but in my own personal experience there is also a lot of little cliques. A prime example is that the University of Aberdeen music department has just had the sound festival with world premieres every week, but it's always the same people that attend. I think that if people really wanted to do something unique and constuctive for the music scene in Aberdeen, we should concentrate on collaboration between genres of music. I am thinking along the lines of the BBC electric proms, juxtaposing different genres of music together. This would help build a strong sense of community spirit, and would put us in good stead to be creative and unique. I would love to get involved in the organisation of a music event, I will send an e-mail. Cheers, Jayne.

I will make this (kinda) brief. I thought it was ok. I have attended a lot of electro-acoustic gigs recently, and I think this sorta stuff fits into that mould. This sort of music doesn't really have a tonal centre, and I think the emphasis for me is appreciating the sound detached from any pretense. I like the glissandi bass line, I think that you could have made more of it, stretched it out over longer bars. I liked the repetitive rhythm and how it felt like it was pulsating, but I think it needed more movement. That bit was like a background for the music, and it needed something in the foreground to keep me interested. Studies in rhythm are good in itself, but after a while my ear becomes used to it, and the music needs to introduce something new to keep people's interest. Really good attempt, just needs a wee bit of polishing. Cheers Jayne xx

Hey Colin, great to hear from you. I plan to make it a regular monthly or bi-monthly event, dependent on whether we get an encouraging amount of attendees - hint, hint everyone :-) I would love for you to come along, it would be ace to see you. Tim is a brilliant pianist and will be able to play anything you give him. Come along with your music and see what happens, it can't be as scary as 'Le 'eep 'op Francaise' :-) Jayne xxx

Hello This will be the first ever classical music night at the Tunnels on Monday 26th November. I have plenty of folk that are going to play, but was hoping to find some people that aren't students, and give them a chance to play. We have an excellent piano accompanist who can sight read any music you put in front of him. We are looking for solo instrumentalists or vocalists who love classical music and would like to perform it in an informal atmosphere. PM me with a list of repertoire and an estimated time for your set. Cheers Jayne

I've got too much on not to hear music. I agree with Stripey though, sometimes I need to just rest my ears and sit in silence for a while :-)

Would that be yourself? :-) If you are a thrash metal band, please don't drown us out!!

Hey there I have two vocalists. I will be singing earlier pieces from composers such as Mozart, Arne, Handel, etc. I will also be singing some modern art songs and operatic pieces from Rossini and Schubert. The other singer will be concentrating on more jazz/Gershwin standards, more like 40s/50s music. I also have a clarinettist playing a Mozart Concerto, there are a few other players but they have not confirmed their repertoire with me yet. I hope you can come along, cheers jayne.

Aka ska kick ass, but I'm a bit biased cos I'm in the band, haha :-)

My biggest fear is that I'm going to make an involuntary noise ie. at a very quiet passage my body decides to do a bum concerto I think there is middle ground to be had, a bit like in the library I suppose. You can speak quietly, move about etc. but don't shout at the top of your lungs. Perhaps Stripey is right; there would be more people attending classical gigs if after their gigs the soloists all stripped off and did some pole dancing :-)

Hey everyone Is it just me, or does anyone else appreciate, nay even love classical music but get a but pissed off with all the formality. I have lost count of the number of concerts that I have been to where I felt self conscious. Especially those bits where you aren't allowed to clap. It does my head in!!

First ever Classical Music Night at the Tunnels Fed up of hearing crappy local bands? Well, this the night for you. AT LAST: Solo Instrumentalists and vocalists finally brought out of the stuffy atmosphere of the recital hall and into the warm embrace of Tunnel 2. Expect to hear skilled musicians having a laugh, playing what they love, and doing their best to convey their passion for their music. All profits donated to Music in Hospitals Scotland.

Hey Alan I was happily reading these posts, thinking they were put up recently. Then I realised the thread was started years ago!! Have you got any more gigs coming up soon? Cheers Jayne xxx

University of Aberdeen Choral Society Fundraiser 9.30pm - 11pm: Music Quiz with a Raffle 11pm onwards: Open mic night 3 entry with finger buffet. Everyne is welcome to come along to this event. The University Choral Society brings together student musicians and keen amateur singers from the local community. The Choral society meet every Wednesday at Marischal college and hosts music events with a challenging and interesting repertoire.

Ska night at Drummonds with aka-ska, deviltrain and DJ Dan, 3 entry.

structure I think of the lyrics and tune in my head, then develop the chords from there.

Original and best

This is pure quality: MySpaceTV: aka-SKA Skalloween 2007 One Step Beyond the Grave by iain@aka-ska.com

SKAlloween II The legendary SKAlloween is back!! Featuring DevilTrain, 16 Again, DJ Dan and Aka-ska. Prizes for Fancy Dress.

Some older simpsons is ok. Some old south park was ace, I nearly pissed myself laughing at the movie. Futurama was really fecking good, but I think the creators became jaded as no-one was interested in their creations if it wasn't the simpsons. And now the simpsons has went down the pan, humph.<p> I have to say that despite the obstacles that it has had to overcome ie. being cancelled lots, Family Guy pishes and shites all over those other shows.

ok so we get beefed for cost of living, but there is something to be said for not worrying about the cost of healthcare.

It basically goes like this: Early music 11th - 16th centuries: Gregorian chant, Hildegard of Bingen, William Byrd, Thomas Tallis, Jacopo Peri, Claudio Monteverdi Baroque period 17th - 18th centuries: Henry Purcell, Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Joseph Haydn. Classical Period 18th - mid 19th centuries: Antionio Salieri, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giacchomo Rossini Romantic period late19th - early 20th century: Hector Berlioz, Richard Wagner, Gabriel Faure, Giacomo Puccini, Maurice Ravel, Richard Strauss, Edward Elgar. late 20th century onwards: Benjamin Britten, Leonard Bernstein, Peter Maxwell Davies, James MacMillan, Karl Jenkins. I think you would be best looking at a book like 'the friendly guide to classical music' which has a CD with excerpts of important pieces from each era of classical music.

hey jenny I will send this to aberdeen uni music dept, bound to be someone there who fancies it. Jayne xxx

Get. Fucking. Pished. :-) Oh, and a house.

ska related injuries I really liked Pauline's dress, it was ace!! I'm glad you liked the gig, it was really encouraging to see so many people make an effort despite the crap weather. I was dancing like a loon, my calf muscles are stiff!!!