Hitch 57 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 It's all...in the wrist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 ...I thought it has something to do with mouth...ah well...Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Starts Tuesday. It's not Tuesday in Rhode Island yet. Does this mean you're in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Okay, yes I'm in. I went a little more than half the day at work without music. I was going mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 No thanks. I need to listen to music almost just to keep myself sane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I'll take the challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I predict Alan will win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I doubt anyone would question his veracity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 So the game started as of whenever Tuesday started for you.You get one point for every day you go without music. Self-check-in so we can keep track of points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Oh crap! I lost!Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Hand in your man card, Karol.Wait, I think you lost that when you were named. - Blumenkohl, <------- such a jackass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Yeah, I heard that before. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Actually, girl is not the first thing I think of when I meet people named Karol/Carol/Carroll. This of course, sucks for women I meet named Carol/Karol/Carroll. Because I immediately connect them to Archie Bunker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have some great Archie Bunker quotes but the PC police..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 checking in. no health problems so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 I'm starting to feel it already. Like all of a sudden I get a surge of emotion from something and feel the need to listen to some bombastic music.And then I have to remind myself that I'm fasting. On the other hand, I've been far more productive today. Ironically I thought I worked better with music. Huh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,508 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 He, he...you guys are crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,350 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 im glad im not competing in this, i get to listen to some silvestri! (plus i do rescores, and i HAVE to listen to music to do that) we should have tempter's who offer a listen to music and offer not to tell anyone just to make things serious when the 40th draws near[er] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 I'm pretty sure none of us will make it to 40 days. I'm 99% sure. I think 30 days is pushing it....But this is about who gets the most points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 And what is the main prize for the winner(s)? I mean, something to raise the competitors' spirits and motivate them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,350 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Score rediscovery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 They receive the profile title: Master Of My Domain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Day one is over. The pangs for music died down a little towards the end of the day. It's still eerily silent. On the other hand I've noticed a lot of nuances in the sounds of my office that I previously did not notice. The most creepy thing I've noticed? My left ear started ringing twice during the day for about 30 seconds to a minute each time. I'm wondering if this has to do with the sudden stop in aural bombardment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Takis 206 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 This challenge might cut into my income a little... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,044 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Ennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvvvvvvvvvvyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 He, he...you guys are crazy.Livin' life on the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I would have lost on the first day. I just got the urge last night to listen to some film music. It had been about a week since I last listened to some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I think this is an interesting challenge. I would have dared to do this, but there are two circumstances in my life that will force me out of the competition. First, I do a four-hour round-trip commute each weekend, and without my iPod, I would fall asleep from boredom after 30 minutes each way.Second, I'm flying to Asia in a couple of weeks. I will need music to keep me sane when I've run out of free movies to watch on the plane.Good luck to everyone who makes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 where Jeff see's it as interesting I see it as idiotic.There is nothing manly about depriving ones self of all possible venues of music. To truly do this one must absolutely avoid all radio, telivision, and movies for 40 days. I must also avoid for 40 days my other half who is apt to break out in a tune, whether it be score or theme song, at any givin moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellosh 3,419 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I stopped reading after I saw in car No way I could possibly do that without going insane.But props to anybody attempting this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 There's so many interesting podcasts out there for the car. The BBC alone has hundreds of podcasts I'm looking forward to tackling during the commute. Digital Planet rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 So there you have it folks. Endorsement from the rules-man himself.Just listen to podcasts about music and you'll pass the contest, lickety-split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Music podcasts are a no no! Unless it's talking about music rather than playing music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellosh 3,419 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I get sick of listening to podcasts, though!I would end up cheating and just listening to the FSM Indiana Jones music special podcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Music podcasts are a no no!Unless it's talking about music rather than playing music.your whole process is flawed. If you listen (actively or passively) to something you cannot anticipate what you mighthear. I could be watching sports, case in point, Auburn vs oregon, several williams pieces were played through that broadcast. Ooops you lose. Or walking down the street and the little kid having just watched Beauty and the Beast is singing oor humming the music. Oooops you lose. How about music getting stuck in your head, oooops you lose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Well, since I'm sure most of us need no help staying celibate, being John Williams fans, I thought of an even more terrifying challenge to undertake. 40 days and 40 nights of not listening to any pure music CD/on computer/in car/iPod/etc. Watching movies and that sort of thing is OK. If you're the composing type, you can even write your music, even play your piano. But no listening to recorded music if you can help it! (Obviously being in a mall and hearing Katy Perry is not an infraction against you). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Every idea always faces stiff resistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Except the ideas on JWFAN are mainly shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Not really, it was a neat idea by Blume, but I think most of us wouldn't want to go 40 days without Williams, or other composers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I'll just agree to disagree. I thought it was a shite, none workable idea.Just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 38 days to go...no musical urges yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 So you don't want to hear those POA recording sessions that leaked a few hours ago?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,044 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Not having a wank for 40 days.That's a MAN'S challenge.None of this poncy "Ooo, Ooo, I'm dying to listen to The Throne Room" lark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 if you are young it is rather impossible, after one week or maybe two of celibacy, you are going to have the inevitable nocturnal emission Just in case, if any Williams footwarmer surfaces, i want the links! I will not listen to it untill the challenge ends, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 LIER!Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 So I had a pair of monitor speakers come in today that I'd ordered around New Years. And I just realized...I won't be able to use them for what I got them for, for a while. Not too devastating, as I'll channel pink noise through them to burn them in anyway. But still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 (Psssst! You can always lie, you idiot!)Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Yeah, and I can read spoilers for every movie before I go see it. But where's the fun in that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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