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Actress Olivia de Havilland, possibly last of Old Hollywood, dies at 104 https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-12717233 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53546021 Born in Tokyo, grew up in California, settled in Paris. De Havilland’s specialty was the demure, soulful beauty. “Playing bad girls is a bore,” she once claimed. “I have always had more luck with good-girl roles, because they require more from an actress.” But the actor’s soft exterior concealed a core of steel. In the 1940s she successfully sued Warner Bros in a landmark ruling that helped break the stranglehold of the US studio system. As a side note, when younger and I needed an alternative name for a variety of reasons, it was Max Havilland, the last name from her.

Okay, I'm behind the times, but needs are simple. My analog and limited physical media needs are met and otherwise only stream Tidal/Qobuz. No need for everyones favorite Roon at this point or support for media stored on a HD. Used an Airport Express to get a digital signal to a DAC until Apple retired and it eventually became a little flaky, then Chromecast Audio until Google retired and it eventually became a little flaky. Just looking for a simple way to stream audio over wifi (ideally with Airplay2 support) to a digital out. Know Audioengine has a similar device, though next to no specs. I'm sure there are Raspberry Pi options as when are there not? Anyone have a recommendation? I mean besides the Brooklyn Bridge.

Courtney Marie Andrews' Old Flowers

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^ That's a good suggestion.

In case you'd enjoy a Hassy Lunar camera hunt... Gene Cernan’s Missing Moon Camera

On the note of premieres, VOCES8: After Silence

Here's a review of last night. "So this is where we are with live music: a man, a piano and a socially distanced film crew in a space that could feasibly house a commercial aircraft. Idiot Prayer: Nick Cave Alone at Alexandra Palace is technically a concert film, shot last month, though it is also a ticketed event that is being broadcast as if it were live. None of this is what we’re used to – there is no expectant crowd, no light show and not a Bad Seed in sight. Roaring your approval from a sofa clearly isn’t the same as being there. But if this is the gig of the future, Cave is the man to show us how it’s done." There was definitely a light show though. It may be because I always respected Cave more than liked him, but coupled with the times we're in, call this a transformative concert for me. I'm now a fan, though his lyrics can still inspire awe and cringing in the same song. He certainly walks the line (and into the light).

In case this virus lasts a few more years, maybe time for a dedicated virtual concert thread? Besides the wonderful SFJAZZ Fridays at Five and SFOpera's weekend streaming, there's also an interesting Nick Cave show today. IDIOT PRAYER: Nick Cave Alone at Alexandra Palace

Zizi Jeanmaire, French Star of Ballet, Cabaret and Film, Dies at 96 “Without her,” the French poet Louis Aragon is reported to have said, “Paris would not be Paris.” https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/21/arts/dance/zizi-jeanmaire-french-star-of-ballet-cabaret-and-film-dies-at-96.html?referringSource=articleShare https://www.vogue.com/article/zizi-jeanmaire-and-yves-saint-laurent

Which Gary Moore?

Chris Frantz: 'If you knew David Byrne, you would not be jealous of him' The ex-Talking Heads drummer talks about his revealing new book Remain in Love and a contentious relationship with the band’s frontman https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/jul/21/chris-frantz-talking-heads-david-byrne?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Boots #1. Likely following up with Boots #2.

As they just appeared elsewhere in the space/time continuum...

^ Also which instrument did he play in The Band?

Honestly, I had trouble getting through the trailer, but if you have a timestamp I'll jump in. Trying to catch up on Space Ghost the most efficient way possible.

Friday's at Five Afro-Cuban All Stars

shirley scott & the soul saxes

Finally got to see a few episodes of Space Ghost Coast to Coast. Next up Bonanza.

RIP Magnum photographer Paul Fusco. Haven’t found a real obit anywhere, but here is a bit of his work.

^ How about we start a thread of de-depression music? I think we could all use suggestions. Shirley Scott's One for Me. Sample...

Even by the normal audiophile graphs, isn’t this Sony one particularly lazy?

Been awhile since I thought of the AKG K240s, but if you have a use, on sale at Adorama today for $49. https://www.adorama.com/dailydeals?emailprice=T&utm_campaign=20871912_200712-Weekend-mystery-sale_SL3B-BAI-Home-Recent&guid=CDB8159E-FE2B-451A-BD3D-76E3F29B4273&emailprice=t&utm_source=slth&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ContentBanner&utm_content=Body&sv_svemi=CDB8159E-FE2B-451A-BD3D-76E3F29B4273&utm_source=slth

Julianna Barwick | Healing Is A Miracle

Getting ready over at sfjazz.org. Again only $5 for four shows people!