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  3. Comment on Let's generate a list of fantastic jazz albums in ~music

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    Ornette Coleman - Shape of Jazz to Come (1959)

    Ornette Coleman - Shape of Jazz to Come (1959)

    7 votes

  4. Comment on Is the "Reddiquette" a good idea in principle? What do you think about it? in ~talk

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    The community moderator idea here (implemented through the "trust" system) would make it more possible to dole out warnings here than on reddit, where moderator duties fall to an exclusive group.

    The community moderator idea here (implemented through the "trust" system) would make it more possible to dole out warnings here than on reddit, where moderator duties fall to an exclusive group.

  6. Comment on Travelling to Paris. Stories, advice, and tips? in ~travel

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    Hmm, not really. I was only there for a few days so there wasn't much time to do everything I wanted to do. I do wish I had made it to the Louvre, but there just wasn't enough time... I would have...

    Hmm, not really. I was only there for a few days so there wasn't much time to do everything I wanted to do. I do wish I had made it to the Louvre, but there just wasn't enough time... I would have wanted to spend at least a few hours there and we were trying to see as much as we could in the time we had.

    This probably goes without saying, but always hold onto your bags, wallet etc. I had my backpack stolen when I was sitting on the steps of Sacre Coeur the first night we spent in Paris. I had had a few drinks and let my guard down. It was especially painful since I'm usually pretty vigilant. So yeah, don't make the same mistake I did!

    3 votes

  7. Comment on Travelling to Paris. Stories, advice, and tips? in ~travel

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    Sacre-coeur is incredibly beautiful inside, and the view from the outside steps is pretty amazing, especially at night. You can also get in for free. Sainte-Chapelle, where they used to keep the...

    Sacre-coeur is incredibly beautiful inside, and the view from the outside steps is pretty amazing, especially at night. You can also get in for free.

    Sainte-Chapelle, where they used to keep the supposed crown of thorns, is also one of the most beautiful buildings I've ever been in.

    2 votes

  8. Comment on Introductions | May 2018, part 3 in ~talk

  9. Comment on Shift work and sleeping in ~health

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    Do you have a blue light filter for your phone? I think iPhones come with one preinstalled, but if you have an Android phone there are various filter apps you can download.

    Do you have a blue light filter for your phone? I think iPhones come with one preinstalled, but if you have an Android phone there are various filter apps you can download.

    2 votes

  10. Comment on Ben Schachter - Satellite in ~music

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    I believe he was a student of Garzone's, actually. He certainly has that Boston sound, but I think he still has a beautifully individual style. I enjoy this recording but it certainly isn't my...

    I believe he was a student of Garzone's, actually. He certainly has that Boston sound, but I think he still has a beautifully individual style.

    I enjoy this recording but it certainly isn't my favorite. If you're interested, I would recommend checking out his newest recording, "Quadraphilya." It's all original compositions. I'd also recommend his earlier stuff like "Nothingman" and "Fractals."

  12. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Thanks, I'll give them a listen soon.

    Thanks, I'll give them a listen soon.

  13. Comment on Daily Tildes discussion - more growth, more groups in ~tildes.official

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    The 4chan boards are anything but sterile and monotone, and their topics are pretty non-specific. I think if anything, an interesting culture is actually more likely to develop on a more diverse...

    The 4chan boards are anything but sterile and monotone, and their topics are pretty non-specific. I think if anything, an interesting culture is actually more likely to develop on a more diverse board.

    As far as subreddits go: in my opinion, the tiny ones devoted to very specific topics are great, but after they grow past a certain size their quality diminishes significantly.

    1 vote

  14. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Cool, checked your reddit history. Good shit, man. I don't think I've ever seen someone else mention John Stubblefield. I like all music, although I mostly listen to improvised music I guess. I'll...

    Cool, checked your reddit history. Good shit, man. I don't think I've ever seen someone else mention John Stubblefield.

    I like all music, although I mostly listen to improvised music I guess.

    I'll have to check out the Grant Green stuff. I haven't listened to him much beyond Green Street. One of those guys who just kind of slipped through the cracks in my listening.

    1 vote

  15. Comment on Introductions | May 2018, part 3 in ~talk

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    Haha thank you, but I think I'll stick with it. It'll be a badge of shame, if you will.

    Haha thank you, but I think I'll stick with it. It'll be a badge of shame, if you will.

    5 votes

  16. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Please describe "traditional" jazz musicianship and what the term "'tradional' jazz" means to you

    Please describe "traditional" jazz musicianship and what the term "'tradional' jazz" means to you

  17. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    What year was this stuff recorded, and who else was in the band? It's multiple dates I assume By the way, I looked at your post history noticed and noticed you're really into jazz. Others...

    What year was this stuff recorded, and who else was in the band? It's multiple dates I assume

    By the way, I looked at your post history noticed and noticed you're really into jazz. Others appreciaters are few and far between so I'm always curious to talk to them when I can.

    What are some of your favorite records and musicians?

  18. Comment on Introductions | May 2018, part 3 in ~talk

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    I'm Donald_Trump. ...Kind of regretting picking this username but 🤷 no going back now. I'm interested in serious discussions about music (music theory, music history etc.). None of reddit's music...

    I'm Donald_Trump. ...Kind of regretting picking this username but 🤷 no going back now.

    I'm interested in serious discussions about music (music theory, music history etc.). None of reddit's music subreddits are really worth while, and /mu/ is, well, /mu/;* I'm hoping it'll be possible to foster some kind of music community on here since there aren't many alternatives. I'm especially interested in talking about jazz and classical music.

    */mu/ has some decent discussions occasionally but it's mostly shitposts

    1 vote

  19. Comment on Introductions | May 2018, part 3 in ~talk

  20. Comment on Introductions | May 2018, part 3 in ~talk

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    What kind of shit do you play? Are you mostly a rock guy?

    What kind of shit do you play? Are you mostly a rock guy?

    1 vote