The NACA Music, Art & General Creativity Thread

[Ian H]

I was just interested if there was some tangible link, but if Gemini is right, it's a big fat no.

The use of perspective and the style of the table gave it away.

 

[briantrumpet]

The use of perspective and the style of the table gave it away.

Good (vanishing) points.

 

[Pross]

Currently going over my parts for singing in this little concert on Sunday evening. Looking forward to it but at the same time will be glad when it's over as it has been all consuming for the last 18 months. I think I finally know my words and notes for everything but just trying to brush up on the details. It's going to be quite tough for some of the foreign choirs with at least seven songs in Welsh (there's also some Latin for good measure). They also haven't had the benefit of the two joint rehearsals the more local choirs had.

Well that was quite an experience. Luckily I'm an emotional void or I may have struggled to keep my composure at times, especially when we sang Don't Go Chasing Shadows, commemorating Aberfan or when Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau was sung by 700 choristers and a full house audience, Two minute standing ovation. It's a shame that no recording was allowed and that absolutely no-one ignored that rule...

 

[briantrumpet]

Well that was quite an experience. Luckily I'm an emotional void or I may have struggled to keep my composure at times, especially when we sang Don't Go Chasing Shadows, commemorating Aberfan or when Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau was sung by 700 choristers and a full house audience, Two minute standing ovation. It's a shame that no recording was allowed and that absolutely no-one ignored that rule...

I bet.

Did you see that news item where a survivor of Aberfan, who been dragged out of a window, was talking to a current class there, and one of the young pupils held up a photo and asked if the older chap recognised the photo? It was his great grandad, and he'd been the person who dragged him out, along with several other children. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyp3kmjy3no

 

[Pross]

I bet.

Did you see that news item where a survivor of Aberfan, who been dragged out of a window, was talking to a current class there, and one of the young pupils held up a photo and asked if the older chap recognised the photo? It was his great grandad, and he'd been the person who dragged him out, along with several other children. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyp3kmjy3no

Yeah, saw that when I got back yesterday. It made it even more poignant, 60th anniversary this October so I guess there'll be a lot about it again.

 

[briantrumpet]

Arts quiz - normal routine... rough age of these, no cheating...

 

[Ian H]

I shall guess Mediteranean and - pure guess - something around the 5th C.

 

[Ian H]

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, I've nearly finished framing a couple of pics for an exhibition.

 

[briantrumpet]

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, I've nearly finished framing a couple of pics for an exhibition.
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I hope you didn't cut an ear off first.

 

[briantrumpet]

BTW, have you got a smoking jacket and Meerschaum too? I'm sure @First Aspect would like to know.

 

[briantrumpet]

I shall guess Mediteranean and - pure guess - something around the 5th C.

I'll keep you in suspenders for a little while, in case anyone else would like an informed or sheer guess.

 

[AndyRM]

That's old school. Greek I reckon.

 

[briantrumpet]

That's old school. Greek I reckon.

Yeah, about 300BC. I thought the one on the right had quite modern vibe too, like out of some children's book.

 

[briantrumpet]

I shall guess Mediteranean and - pure guess - something around the 5th C.

Good guess on the Med... I don't think you were fishing either. But about 800 years out.

 

[C R]

Arts quiz - normal routine... rough age of these, no cheating...

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Early to mid 20th century. Is it catalonian?