Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Romantic Realism: Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue

Rhapsody in Blue premiered in an afternoon concert on February 12, 1924, held by Paul Whiteman and his band Palais Royal Orchestra, entitled An Experiment in Modern Music, which took place in Aeolian Hall in New York City



The original jazz band version was for a 24-piece band, not for full orchestra. This was the original arrangement of Gershwin's masterpiece.




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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Saudi Arabia's Plans to Raze the Prophet's Tomb


...wait for the rage, rage, rage... well, maybe not.  


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Saturday, January 11, 2014

Movie Theater: Spielberg's epic "Into The West"

Into the West is a 2005 six parts miniseries produced by Steven Spielberg. The Pursuit of Happiness, is the right to freedom to do just that. It's not a promise or a state guarantee



Tales from the American West in the 19th century, told from the perspective of two families, one of white settlers and one of Native Americans.




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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Romantic Realism: "An American in Paris"

Like most Broadway Classics "An American in Paris" (1951) feels like Romantic Realism. But the great movie also contains elements of abstract impressionism



Central ballet of An American in Paris, with Gershwin's original score restored when possible*.

An American in Paris is more than a great Broadway Classic. Music by the master Gershwin (score), featuring the great Gene Kelly, the choreography partly inspired by scenes from the French impressionist painters, the sum total of this central piece like many Broadway Classics, has the feel of Romantic Realism.

* What if Gene Kelly had danced to George Gershwin's original score instead of Saul Chaplin's version? Why did Kelly ask for changes? Why did Ira Gershwin allow it? Would George have agreed? Why were 6 minutes cut when over 5 minutes of new music was added? Here is the ballet with Gershwin's original score restored when possible.

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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

LOL In Commemoration of the Coldest Day in 20 Years

Something like an 120 year low in New York! 

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Spineless Dutch Soccer Team Gives In to Jew Hatred


Translation: Vitesse (Soccer Club) should not have traveled to the UAE. Protesting their banning of Mori. They are pandering to the emirate's Jew hatred. Cowards

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Monday, January 6, 2014

EU, World Bank Funding Jew Hating Palestinian TV

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Saturday, January 4, 2014

Whodunnit: Who Killed Mohammed?

According to Qur'an 69:44-46, if Muhammad were a false prophet, Allah would sever his aorta. Interestingly, when Muhammad died, he said he could feel his sorta being severed



H/t http://www.answeringmuslims.com/

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Thursday, January 2, 2014

A Merry Pomo Christmas, Y'All!

Wishing the readers a Merry Christmas and a very productive and prosperous New Year! We'll continue into the next year with selections and comments of the best and the worst in Pomoland. We thank you for your support! We couldn't have done it without you! 



























A selection of the best Season's Greetings on Twitter.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Pat Condell's Resolution For 2014 & Other Ponderings

Now, here's an excellent way to start the New Year! Vintage Pat Condell, plus a few other tweets worth pondering. Happy New Year! May your investments bear fruit...



Pat Condell recognizes a true British hero. H/t @ExMuslima898

Just imagine how that disk shot into space in 1977 would have looked like had today's postmodernists had their way!
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