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Re: Dave Brubeck, Who Helped Put Jazz Back in Vogue, Dies at 91

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Post by bambax » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 8:09 AM UTC

What I'm about to say doesn't have anything to do with anything, but I find it remarkable that he died the eve of his birthday.

I have a theory that people die not long after their birthday, and never before -- meaning that the time from their last birthday Anecdotal evidence gathered among people I knew confirms this, but I would like to test it on a scale that would be statistically significant -- but I don't know where to find the data...

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This specific event would appear to be a counter example, except one can consider that dying "almost" the day of one's birthday doesn't really falsify the theory. He tried to live up to the day of his birthday and almost succeeded.

Re: Dave Brubeck, Who Helped Put Jazz Back in Vogue, Dies at 91

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Post by nir » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 8:36 AM UTC

Anyone up for posting a list of recommended tracks for Brubeck newbs to listen to?

Re: Dave Brubeck, Who Helped Put Jazz Back in Vogue, Dies at 91

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Post by Stratoscope » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 8:47 AM UTC

bambax wrote: post #71

What I'm about to say doesn't have anything to do with anything, but I find it remarkable that he died the eve of his birthday. I have a theory that people die not long after their birthday, and never before -- meaning that the time from their last birthday Anecdotal evidence gathered among people I knew confirms this, but I would like to test it on a scale that would be statistically significant -- but I don't know…

FWIW, my mom died on her birthday, and my sister died on her birthday.

I'm still alive, and I plan to outlive my birthday quite a few more times, thank you.

Re: Dave Brubeck, Who Helped Put Jazz Back in Vogue, Dies at 91

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Post by DrJokepu » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 9:10 AM UTC

dredmorbius wrote: post #47

wazoox wrote: post #7

Yesterday night I was at this tribute concert to Dave Brubeck... We thought he was still alive then. It was an electrifying concert. (trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heAAOVJTLwQ )

Given that he died this morning, he was alive last night.

Different time zones.

Re: Dave Brubeck, Who Helped Put Jazz Back in Vogue, Dies at 91

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Post by jschulenklopper » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 9:18 AM UTC

bambax wrote: post #71

What I'm about to say doesn't have anything to do with anything, but I find it remarkable that he died the eve of his birthday. I have a theory that people die not long after their birthday, and never before -- meaning that the time from their last birthday Anecdotal evidence gathered among people I knew confirms this, but I would like to test it on a scale that would be statistically significant -- but I don't know…

Recent time series research from University of Zürich: http://www.annalsofepidemiology.org/article/S1047-2797(12)00....

Result: chance to die on your birthday is about 14% higher than any other day of the year; based on investigating time and causes of death of 2 milion people over a period of 40 years. On your birthday, sadly apparent there is a higher chance for a stroke, accidents and suicide. People suffering from a long-time illness like cancer also have a higher chance to die on their birthday.

Re: Dave Brubeck, Who Helped Put Jazz Back in Vogue, Dies at 91

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Post by Intermernet » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 9:53 AM UTC

dredmorbius wrote: post #48

shocks wrote: post #31

I love Unsquare Dance. Short, but quirky. Awesome. I can remember listening to Take Five and Blue Rondo A La Turk on the radio with my Dad! Wish I'd been able to see him live. What a great man.

11/4 signature.

I think Unsquare Dance is 7/8, but I may be mistaken.

Re: Dave Brubeck, Who Helped Put Jazz Back in Vogue, Dies at 91

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Post by Intermernet » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 9:56 AM UTC

nir wrote: post #72

Anyone up for posting a list of recommended tracks for Brubeck newbs to listen to?

Basically, Everything ;-)

But start with Take Five, Unsquare Dance, all of the "Time Out" series, and then sample some of his later "classical" stuff. Speaking of which, I didn't know he'd written a mass, and a musical. I need to hunt those down right now...

Re: Dave Brubeck, Who Helped Put Jazz Back in Vogue, Dies at 91

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Post by gadders » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 10:27 AM UTC

I always feel I'm missing a gene in that I never really liked jazz all that much. Seems I'm in the minority here..

(And not to take anything away from Mr Brubeck).

Re: Dave Brubeck, Who Helped Put Jazz Back in Vogue, Dies at 91

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Post by mmariani » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 11:00 AM UTC

He taught us how to love music with his enlightened soul.

We'll dearly miss you Dave, rest in peace.

Re: Dave Brubeck, Who Helped Put Jazz Back in Vogue, Dies at 91

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Post by tonecluster » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 2:48 PM UTC

DigitalSea wrote: post #68

zevyoura wrote: post #66

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What makes you think that this is a modern issue, or has worsened over time?

What are two advances that have revolutionised music? The Internet and computing. Computing is responsible for causing what I believe to be a very modern issue. Anyone with a Macbook and copy of Protools or Garage Band is a producer these days. Heck, you can record and compose music on your phone nowadays, create a Myspace, Last.fm or Soundcloud account and get your music out to thousands of people. Once upon a time…

Wide distribution has become much more accessible and much less expensive, which makes it easier for exceptional musicians (or performers) to get attention and gain traction. The key word here is "exceptional". Some guy messing with Protools or Garage Band isn't going to get far if he just isn't very good. So yes, you can get your music to hundreds of thousands of people, but you probably won't keep their attention for very long. Unless you're exceptionally good.