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best female jazz singer that ever existed. Fight me.

Beethoven's 3rd Symphony is probably my favorite of his. The 9th is epic and amazing but clunky and is kind of disjointed, especially in the beginning of the first movement. And doesn't it get too much credit for it hooky melody? . The 3rd is perfect as a whole IMO. So, this dude let me know about the supposedly, generally agreed on, reference recording for this piece. He points out that "it may not be your favorite but it is the reference." So, I meandered over to Qobuz, had a listen. I've heard several of them, and this one wipes the floor with all of them. In fact, it made me realize just how complex a composition it is. It's easy for conductors to go overboard on the big moments or heavy parts making it sound almost like you're just waiting for the cool parts once they get through the meanderings in between. The opposite happens here. It's hard to put into words, but the big moments are actually reserved and there is so much sophistication going on throughout that becomes much more transparent with this performance. Regardless, it is my favorite Eroica now and there's no close 2nd.

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^ Loved that show.

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Continuing the impressive female singers theme Ex.

I was worried for 95% of the game. Still hard to believe they are going

^ That one is even better. Earlier today: LP

I only watched two episodes, so I can't really argue against that. But after watching woody and McConaughey, asking me to stomach a terribly cast Vince Vaugh for more than two episodes is asking too much. I'm a bit curious now, however.

That was an outstanding season. Stopped watching after the first two episodes of season 2.

Very cool, thanks for sharing.