In a message dated 11/3/00 7:19:23 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< I too love Ingvar Hallerstehl! Been a big fan of his since he was
with the Terwilligar 5. However, to name him in your top 5 is a little
hasty, don't you think? >>
Evian,
You might have a point about Hallersteh making my top 5, but just like some
of Joni's songs, my favorites can change from day to day. You must admit
however, that Ingvar has had a huge impact on the sudden popularity of the
tuba. It was just five years ago that Hallersteh started his long-term
research project into the analysis of vocalized tuba tones with the specific
aim of developing a scientific basis for further composition work with the
tuba in electro-acoustic music.
Recently I read an article in the biweekly magazine "Teau Baa World", which
hails Hallersteh as one of the most influential tuba players of our time. He
was quoted in the article "Life ain't worth living without my Tuba!"
When I saw him in concert last year in the amphitheater here in Ochopee,
Florida, he gave the performance of a lifetime. In the middle of one of his
more tempo allegro numbers, Hallersteh had cracked his instrument. There was
not a single pause in the song, as the third chair player came to his rescue
with a *Tuba Glue*.
Evian, I'm glad we had this conversation and I respect your opinion and
knowledge of the tuba. I apologize to my fellow listers for the use of
bandwidth, since many of you don't even know what's a tuba for.
I'll tell you! It's 1 1/2" by 3 1/2" unless you request "full cut."
Happy Saturday everyone!
Jimmy :~)
