May / France Reading Poll

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Originally Posted by Scheherazade

But you cannot curl up in bed with a computer ;)


Going once...

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But you can!! And I do!! with my laptop that is :) I've read dozens of books on my laptop in bed.

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Originally Posted by mickitaz

Often, when I read; I enjoy listening to classical music. One of my favorite pastimes, is to find a composer relative to the author I am reading; or if possible, the actual book. Embracing the list of May authors, I have cross referenced one French composer for the first top two in the lead. In addition, since I have started The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, I will include a composer for Victor Hugo’s time period as well. Please note, I myself have randomly selected these composers/cd’s solely on the basis of the born/death date of the author. I have not listened to these cd’s yet. I have attempted to find a collection of recordings that the composer is most well known for.

Voltaire 1964-1778 Composer Jean Baptiste Lully
http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/...lbum_id=137874

Henri Charriere 1906-1973 Composer Olivier Messiaen
http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/...album_id=47693

Victor Hugo 1802-1885 Composer Paul Dukas
http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/...lbum_id=128246

I have no preference to the ArkivMusic website, nor affiliation. My local classical radio station frequently refers me to this site for broadcasted recordings. I find this a very good site to locate hard to find classical pieces. I apologize in advance if this post is out of theme, or if anyone is bored by this information. Thank you.

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Leonard Bernstein made an Opera on Candide.

Those votes by banned members or members with less than 50 posts will not be counted. So, at the moment Candide has 7 votes.

So a vote for Papillon or Madame Bovary would force a tie?:idea: So who's left to vote??:D

You asked for a KitKat, Papaya? :D

http://www.brandchannel.com/images/F...g1_kitkat3.jpg

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Originally Posted by Scheherazade

You asked for a KitKat, Papaya? :D

http://www.brandchannel.com/images/F...g1_kitkat3.jpg

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I still think the cocktails was a better bribe! :p

Oh crap I forgot about the cocktails.

Seriously, I have no preference between Candide and Papillon.

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Originally Posted by Scheherazade

Those votes by banned members or members with less than 50 posts will not be counted. So, at the moment Candide has 7 votes.

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I'm confused. I know it's none of my business, but I thought the poll won't let you vote until you have 50 posts in the first place.

Also, you can get banned from the forum? For doing what?

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Originally Posted by papayahed

Oh crap I forgot about the cocktails.

Seriously, I have no preference between Candide and Papillon.

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Flip a coin then! And make sure it lands on Papillon side! :p

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Originally Posted by Drkshadow03

I'm confused. I know it's none of my business, but I thought the poll won't let you vote until you have 50 posts in the first place.

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It doesn't but sometimes there are glitches.

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Also, you can get banned from the forum? For doing what?

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Very really, yes, those who do not respect the Forum Rules, can get banned from the Forum, unfortunately.


Going twice...

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Originally Posted by Etienne

Leonard Bernstein made an Opera on Candide.

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It was funny, but ... I don't know... not my favorite

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Originally Posted by Scheherazade

at the moment Candide has 7 votes.

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Does that mean we're tied?

Not really. Candide has 8 votes at the moment... but with still 11 hours to go, no one can tell! :D

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Originally Posted by Etienne

Leonard Bernstein made an Opera on Candide.

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I was wondering about that. If the book and the opera are one in the same. Thank you for clarifying that.

However, that doesn't really qualify for a "period" composer. The composer for me, has to have actually composed peices with in the time frame of the author. Yes, I am that MUCH of a geek ;)

I would love to vote, but I am afraid I only have 30 some odd posts so far. Lemme see what I can do to get enough to cast my vote before the deadline...

Wish me luchk :lol:

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Originally Posted by mickitaz

I would love to vote, but I am afraid I only have 30 some odd posts so far. Lemme see what I can do to get enough to cast my vote before the deadline...

Wish me luchk :lol:

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You seem to be doing quite good!

Keep up the hard work! :D

thanks.. just jumped over to the Games section like you said.

Thought I could be more picky and choosey about my posts...

But at this point beggars can't be choosers :)