Charles on tue 8 jan 08
I spend a lot of time listening to audiobooks that I pick up through audible.com. I'd be listening to NPR but I can't tune in the radio station from the basement studio. I listen mostly to introspective, motivational stuff. Wayne Dyer, Steve Chandler, a few others I can't remember the names. I've listened to some great stuff on why we eat, some great stuff on human sexuality. I like my mind to be busy while my hands are busy. While music can give me pleasure and drive, I try to take the opportunity to be inspired and to learn while my hands do what they know how to do. I do all this listening on an MP3 player with only one earphone in..so I can hear people talk, listen for cats running across my platters and hear the scream of teenagers who have run out of cereal and milk.
plugging along at 40 mugs an hour...
Charles
|
Lee Love on wed 9 jan 08
On 1/9/08, Charles wrote:
>
> I spend a lot of time listening to audiobooks that I pick up through audible.com.
I just started listening to audio books. When I heard that
the a certain unnamed church headquarterd in Rome banned the book The
Golden Compass, I had to read it. Actually, I listened to it while I
threw. I am saving The Lord of the Rings for the flight back to
Mpls (I can read magazines on the plane, but have a tough time
concentrating on a novel.) And the earphones block out the jet
noise.
>I'd be listening to NPR but I can't tune in the radio station from
the basement studio.
> I listen mostly to introspective, motivational
I listen to it from its webcast. I listen to the Minnesota
version so I can hear a little local news, politics and weather. I
have a wireless infared speaker systems that jumps the gap between the
house and the studio.
--
Lee in Mashiko, Japan
http://groups.google.com/group/ClayCraft
"Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by
education." -- Bertrand Russell
Mike Anderson on wed 9 jan 08
I also like to get audiobooks from audible.com. I listen to fiction mostly, books from Orson Scott Card, Stephen King, Bryce Courtenay, etc., The only thing that bugged me about audible.com is they make you download their books in their unique format. That was a drag until I found a way to convert them to the commonly used MP3 format. When I want to listen to music I like a Sirius (satellite radio) station called sirius disorder. They almost sound like a 70s FM radio station. The channel has a Bob Dylan hour which I really like. BTW, Bob Dylan has an audiobook called "Chronicles, Volume I" It is read by Sean Penn. Its a wonderful listening experience. Bob Dylan talks about finding his style and why he does his art and other issues that probably most potters/artist could relate to.
Mike
Charles wrote:
I spend a lot of time listening to audiobooks that I pick up through audible.com. I'd be listening to NPR but I can't tune in the radio station from the basement studio. I listen mostly to introspective, motivational stuff. Wayne Dyer, Steve Chandler, ...
Charles
Visit me on the web www.hughespottery.com
Have a Raku Party! inquiries@hughespottery.com
Potters Blog www.hughespottery.multiply.com
Interested in lessons? www.thecreativeoasis.com
______________________________________________________________________________ Clayart members may send postings to: clayart@lsv.ceramics.org You may look at the archives for the list, post messages, or change your subscription settings here: http://www.acers.org/cic/clayart/ Moderator of the list is Mel Jacobson who may be reached at melpots2@visi.com
Chaeli Sullivan on wed 9 jan 08
In the mornings, i listen to NPR broadcast out of Jackson, Wyo. Their programming seems more upbeat earlier in the day. A lot of Latin music. Later in the day, the station seems to focus on more negative stuff. Like some poor African kid being hacked to death or dehabilatating health issues or how some poor woman wasn't a very good mother. This not only affects me negatively but i've noticed the quality of my pottery pieces seems to take a nose-dive simultaneously.
So, muddy fingers and all, the radio is switched off and a Glenn Miller cd plays for the rest of the afternoon.
After 7pm, the Jackson station plays classical music until midnight. They broadcast later than that but i usually stop working then and call it quits for the day.
Chae
http://claygallimaufry.blogspot.com
---------------------------------
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
James and Sherron Bowen on wed 9 jan 08
I think I will get one of those MP3 players that I can download podcasts to.
That sounds useful for walking about and while traveling. There is a physics
professor at Cal Berkeley that is one of the most downloaded. Even over the
road truckers listen to him.
As for music about anything, except Celtic music, especially roots blues and
fifties jazz. Favorite album would be "Time Signatures" by Dave Brubeck or
"Steamin" by Miles.
JB
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Anderson"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: What are we listening to in the Studio
Steve Slatin on wed 9 jan 08
Lee --
I really don't like snarky attacks on religious
beliefs. This includes snarky attacks on
"unnamed churches headquartered in Rome."
The "unnamed" church hasn't had banned
books since 1966. (The Index Librorum Prohibitorum
was eliminated in that year by Pope Paul the 6th.)
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops wrote
a rather positive review of the movie, in fact.
Like many readers of this list, I tolerate your
incessant nationalistic and religious puffery.
I do so in spite of the fact that I often disagree
with your positions. There are those who
would argue that in making these posts
you are already crossing the line Few people
could disagree, however, that in trashing a
religion about which it seems you know little
or nothing, you are standing far, far on the
wrong side of ClayArt's "no politics, no
religion" rule.
If you want to waste your time trashing
Catholocism, there are many sites on the
net set up for this. You know how to find
them. Don't do it here.
-- Steve Slatin
(Not a Catholic, but a despiser of
religious prejudice)
Lee Love wrote:
On 1/9/08, Charles wrote:
>
> I spend a lot of time listening to audiobooks that I pick up through audible.com.
I just started listening to audio books. When I heard that
the a certain unnamed church headquarterd in Rome banned the book The
Golden Compass, I had to read it.
---------------------------------
Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
Steve Slatin on thu 10 jan 08
How odd that you replied to the message
twice -- once from togeika@GMAIL.COM
and once from togeika@claycraft.org --
once trying to appear tolerant, once
being somewhat abusive. Once on-list,
once off-list.
What is more interesting, though, is
that while trying to accuse me of
something -- being a defender
of authority -- you reveal yourself
to operate on the basis of religious
bias (saying BOTH 'I wouldn't
even think of going to the movie,
except for the church's complaints
about it' and also 'Only reason I
went to see the Da Vinci Code is
because of the church's objections.')
One of the most common
characteristics of bias - aka prejudice
- is an inability to see that tendency
in oneself. How often do you hear
a prejudiced person saying "I'm
not prejudiced -- some of my best
friends are xxx. But since I know
them, I know that they are all
da-da-da?"
You seem to be unaware of your
own preconceptions regarding
religion and national background.
You should consider being more
mindful of your preconceptions
concerning the Catholic church --
and others!
I won't bother to respond to the
other e-mail -- the abusive one.
It's neither more nor less than
I would expect out of a person
such as yourself.
-- Steve Slatin
Lee wrote:
On Jan 10, 2008 9:42 AM, Steve Slatin wrote:
> Lee --
Steve, you make me laugh, like always. You are a true protector of
authority.
I recommend the audio version of The Golden Compass. I wouldn't
even think of going to the movie, except for the church's complaints
about it.
The Golden Compass is a sort of counterpoint to C.S. Lewis's Narnia.
J.R.R. Tolkien disliked Narnia: Lewis makes a hog-podge of
mythology, sticking mythical creatures from different traditions and
times all together.
Only reason I went to see the Da Vinci Code is because of
the church's objections. Otherwise, I would have been stopped at
the novel. ;^) I read the novel because of my interest in the
Gnostics and Mary Madeline.
--
Lee in Mashiko, Tochigi Japan
http://mashikopots.blogspot.com/
"Tea is nought but this: first you heat the water, then you make the
tea. Then you drink it properly. That is all you need to know."
--Sen No Rikyu
"Let the beauty we love be what we do." - Rumi
______________________________________________________________________________
Clayart members may send postings to: clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
You may look at the archives for the list, post messages, or change your
subscription settings here: http://www.acers.org/cic/clayart/
Moderator of the list is Mel Jacobson who may be reached at melpots2@visi.com
---------------------------------
Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
Lee on thu 10 jan 08
On Jan 10, 2008 9:42 AM, Steve Slatin wrote:
> Lee --
Steve, you make me laugh, like always. You are a true protector of
authority.
I recommend the audio version of The Golden Compass. I wouldn't
even think of going to the movie, except for the church's complaints
about it.
The Golden Compass is a sort of counterpoint to C.S. Lewis's Narnia.
J.R.R. Tolkien disliked Narnia: Lewis makes a hog-podge of
mythology, sticking mythical creatures from different traditions and
times all together.
Only reason I went to see the Da Vinci Code is because of
the church's objections. Otherwise, I would have been stopped at
the novel. ;^) I read the novel because of my interest in the
Gnostics and Mary Madeline.
--
Lee in Mashiko, Tochigi Japan
http://mashikopots.blogspot.com/
"Tea is nought but this: first you heat the water, then you make the
tea. Then you drink it properly. That is all you need to know."
--Sen No Rikyu
"Let the beauty we love be what we do." - Rumi
Lee on thu 10 jan 08
On Jan 10, 2008 7:48 PM, Lee wrote:
> the novel. ;^) I read the novel because of my interest in the
> Gnostics and Mary Madeline.
Sorry, spell checker changed it. Should read Magdalene
--
Lee in Mashiko, Tochigi Japan
http://mashikopots.blogspot.com/
"Tea is nought but this: first you heat the water, then you make the
tea. Then you drink it properly. That is all you need to know."
--Sen No Rikyu
"Let the beauty we love be what we do." - Rumi
Paul Haigh on thu 10 jan 08
Well, I don't sell pots...yet. I'm in my basement studio space at night after my regular job, so it's shelves and concrete. I like the TV going for some light, and interest.
Otherwise, I'm likely to listen to the standard alternative station here.
Out at the kiln- when I'm pulling an all-nighter,
CD's range from old Ska and 2-tone (Desmond Decker, Toasters, etc.),
old punk (The CLASH... they did create the universe on a whim, you know, Husker Du, New York Dolls, Descendents),
old hardcore (Cro Mags, Sheer Terror, Black Flag)
New ska (Reel Big Fish, etc.)
Bob Mould- often a favorite
Some of the new stuff I've got recently- the Hold Steady.
Cindy Buehler on thu 10 jan 08
If you decide to get an MP3 player for downloading audio books from your
library check for compatabiliy first. Netlibrary.com requires the ability
to play WMA files and it recommends bookmarking and timestamping. A list of
tested player can be found here
http://www.netlibrary.com/Help/DisplayTopic.aspx?
Name=Listening/CompatiblePortableListeningDevices
Ipods do not have this options.
Cindy
cinderel
Forrest on thu 10 jan 08
I've loved following this thread. In my studio at home I listen to books on
my ipod, my folk CDs, a little Springsteen, a touch of classic guitar and on
Saturdays, the Car Talk guys on NPR. In fact, if I am anywhere and hear
those guys, I immediately miss my studio! Comes from years of having only
Saturday and Sunday to work in my studio.
Rosemary Forrest
pdp1@EARTHLINK.NET on fri 11 jan 08
I sure like this one...
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=w3mIVTalnZA&mode=related&search=loituma%20apres-ski%20lustig%20leva%20polka
Love,
Phil
l v
----- Original Message -----
From: "James and Sherron Bowen"
> Hey, this IS good stuff. Thanks.
> JB
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Klander"
>
>> www.wwoz.org
Robert Klander on fri 11 jan 08
www.wwoz.org
New Orleans Radio
It doesn't get much better than this for multi-cultural American
Music. Different shows throughout the day and week. Traditional and
modern Jazz, blues, roots, rock and roll, R&B, cajun, celtic, latin,
bluegrass. A real gumbo of sound.
Some shows include lots of historical commentary, too, for those
interested in the people behind the sounds...
Robert
James and Sherron Bowen on fri 11 jan 08
Hey, this IS good stuff. Thanks.
JB
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Klander"
To:
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: What are we listening to in the Studio
> www.wwoz.org
Anne Doyle on fri 11 jan 08
Changes daily...
I think like most people it really depends on the mood i'm in ...
Gregorian chanting when my soul needs soothing and Shakira's Laundry
Service when i need perking up and desire to dance around the studio for a
while going from task to task...
otherwise i choose from faves as the seasons change...
Have to be good cause i can't always change them with muddy hands and
sometimes hear them at least twice before i can handle the cds to change
them... i only play burned cd's in the studio, keep the originals pristine
for reburning if needed... will have it all on Mp3 soon, got speakers for
it, old computer ones for free...
Faves these days:
Paolo Nutini
Feist
Tomi Swick
Snow Patrol
Sarah Harmer
Weakerthans
Foo Fighters (Skin and Bones)
Van Morrison
CSNY (Deja Vu)
Tom Waits
Five for Fighting
Sarah Maclachlan
Diana Krall
The Fray
Live
Breaking Benjamin
Dido
Alanis Morrissette
Sam Roberts
& then for quieter moods there's:
Nathalie Choquette
Loreena McKennitt
Josh Groban
Paul Potts
Zen garden
Jazz
and lots of different Gregorian chanting ensembles/choirs
I like a lot of different kinds of music, except most really heavy metal &
rap... i sing so the lyrics are the key for me...
Anne,in Saint-sauveur,QC, enjoying a friday off to play in clay while the
weather plays outside... snow, ice pellets, freezing rain and more snow we
got it all today... sure glad i didn't have to be out driving in it...
Neon-Cat on sat 12 jan 08
Phil wrote:
"I sure like this one...
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=w3mIVTalnZA&mode=related&search=loituma%20apre
s-ski%20lustig%20leva%20polka"
Hello Phil,
I'd love to see a photo or two of something you've made while listening to
this catchy tune - just curious. I like it better than the goa trance one of
the previous posters mentioned (some psy trance discovered while exploring
for goa was pretty zippy and made for a record-breaking finish-time for
housecleaning yesterday).
Who would have thought the Clayart list would increase my listening
pleasure? I've enjoyed sampling some of the music you list folks enjoy and
have shared.
While exploring goa trance I did find the off-off trance referred to as
"acid folk", an example being this early, delightfully bizarre techno-trance
from Perplexer that's got some gloriously reedy bagpipes to a thumping
rhythm: http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=hPQQV-6yJ6g - I probably had not truly
lived until I heard this one:>)
Ya' all keep posting,
Marian
(off to dig river clay with the shepherd and listen to the soothing sounds
of nature...)
Bonita Cohn on sat 12 jan 08
In the classroom area, most of the time the Boom Box
has icky FM radio canned music. oldies. bland pop.
repeated top 40. Clear Channel -tired-old-stuff.
But since we have an adapter that can connect an iPod
things got more interesting. People can plug in their
iPods or MP3 player -- mine holds the music I would
"take to a desert island"....like compilation tapes
people would make from vinyl , radio, or CDS.
I have been collecting classical, jazz, indie rock,
beatles, etc.
I did not think I would like the shuffle feature, but
it is interesting and can last hours before anything
repeats. I can set it for artist, or playlists (on the
Go, or ambient/softer/ or satie, etc. , or repeat an
ENO piece forever...sometime I repeatedly play the
ending sounds from the HEROES TV show...
It is the white noise that blanks out the city....
Also, when Randi Rhodes is on Air America, that's what
I play.
Bonita in San Francisco
Bonita Cohn
415.673.0533
http://www.bonitacohn.com
____________________________________________________________________________________
Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page.
http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Lee on sun 13 jan 08
On Jan 13, 2008 7:54 AM, Bonita Cohn wrote:
> ending sounds from the HEROES TV show...
> It is the white noise that blanks out the city....
I am a Heroes fan.
> Also, when Randi Rhodes is on Air America, that's what
> I play.
She is good. My favorite on AA is Thom Hartmann:
http://www.thomhartmann.com/ He knows his American history an my
take on things is very similar to him. He and Mike Malloy are the
only ones who ever recommend the Greens as an alternative to the
current one party system.
Listening to American Routes right now, Sunday in Mashiko, back
to 1962 and Sarah Vaughn.
--
Lee in Mashiko, Tochigi Japan
http://mashikopots.blogspot.com/
"Tea is nought but this: first you heat the water, then you make the
tea. Then you drink it properly. That is all you need to know."
--Sen No Rikyu
"Let the beauty we love be what we do." - Rumi
| |
|
