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I was given this CD a while ago, I've listened to it for a few days. I remembered reading the review and all in all, I thought it would be worse. I confirm David's rating vah :)

Since we are ignorant, we await after the insults (which are not good) a nice history lesson (which is good) on the life of Guevara from Rosario to Bolivia. Francesco doesn’t mind, right? We are ready. What are you doing? Hi.

Not caring about the noise from the building is a sport I haven't practiced in a while, and I really should change the television; it could be a good excuse :)

I understand the frustration. I have never tolerated all the modern iconography of Che (Basque photographs, t-shirts, pins, posters, and various other things) and generally the mythologization of the character. Furthermore, I have often encountered characters dressed up like Che in various university meetings without them knowing even the slightest about who he was. In the end, it has been (and in some cases still is) a trend. However, I believe that for many, the admiration for him stems from the fact that he was a man who fought his whole life for his ideals, inextricably linked to the value of social justice. Of course, the model of the permanent revolution is probably not admirable (today). But to say that he did nothing good in his life might be a bit too much. Greetings, djd.

and it's already super saiyan, almost at second level I would say :)

Some time ago, I read an essay (but I can’t remember the title now) that discussed the inadequacy of the term "classical music." The author stated that this definition actually refers to a very specific historical period of music, namely "Classicism." This developed in the 1700s and has been over for quite a while. Classicism, it should be noted, is not only a historical period of musical evolution but also a style quite different from those that followed (Romanticism, for example) which sought to transcend the forms of Classicism. The classical forms were indeed grounded in aesthetic rationalism, whereas the Romantics sought fervor and passion (sturm und drang, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Brahms's Fourth Symphony are enlightening examples). In any case, associating the term "classical music" with the compositions of Berio, Stockhausen, Arvo Pärt, Erkki Sven Tuur, or the Estonian school in general could, in light of the above considerations, be at least inappropriate. So how should we call this music then? The author of the essay mentioned that he does not like alternative terms like "cultured music," because they imply an elitist view of music, which he believes is fundamentally wrong or at least should be contested (a view I share). Therefore, he suggested, "let's use the term written music." I want to clarify that this is not a polemic but merely a contribution, especially since I too have called all this music "classical" for years. Apologies for any inaccuracies; if I find the essay I mentioned, I will be more precise. Best regards.

Francesco, I joined the Pat Metheny community and you know I should know the manager, haha. Look at the coincidences. Now it's your turn to register in this community, and keep in mind that the process is much simpler. Maybe one day you'll tell us about the straylight project 2. Bye!

Yes, bloomer, you remember very well. Venice was resting on the sea. I'm listening to it right now. The text on the site I mentioned is clearly wrong.

I'm doing very well, thank you. There’s still a bit of time until Christmas, but best wishes anyway. I've never really liked toy soldiers that much; I might prefer something else, but a gift horse... :)

Michael Brecker is another great artist; I still need to really listen to his latest album, but I'm hesitant because his recent studio work hasn't convinced me that much, like the cheesy album (bleah) with James Taylor, Pat Metheny, and Charlie Haden. Live, though, he must always be extraordinary. Anyway, I’m not from Rome, Francesco; I'm a bit farther away (if you check my profile you'll find out), but I have several friends living in Rome who periodically torment me by telling me in detail about all the musical happenings in the capital. If you go to the concert, make sure to tell us how it went. Fresu is in great shape, and Lee Konitz is Lee Konitz. I think it’s a nice opportunity. Regards.