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Why I am only going to use P-I-M from now on
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Richard Jernigan
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From: Austin, Texas USA
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 RE: Why I am only going to use P-I-M... (in reply to ricecrackerphoto)
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From Romanillos's book on the guitar maker Torres:
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"One of the ribs of this instrument gives clear evidence of Tarrega's passion for smoking. There are several marks where the wood has been burned, probably the result of cinders falling from the cigarettes Tarrega smoked while playing the instrument. SE 49 bears these marks, undoubtedly resulting both from the artist's complete absorption in whatever piece he was playing and from the poor quality of the tobacco and the coarseness of the cigarette paper! Not only the protective coating of varnish was burned but also the very wood. The cigarette tended to burn unevenly, catching alight in some parts and not others, causing particles of smoldering tobacco to fall onto the upper rib of the guitar. In one photograph published in Pujol's book, Tarrega can be seen in the middle of a rendition of some musical passage and, hanging from his lips half-hidden under some musical passage and, hanging from his lips half-hidden under his beard is an unevenly burnt cigarette. A compulsive smoker, Tarrega was never without a cigarette, be it during his private recitals or during his public concerts. The music critic for the magazine Ilustracion Espanola y Americana remarked that not only could Tarrega perform passages with only the left hand but he also allowed himself the luxury of smoking while he played."
Tarrega was never diagnosed with lung cancer, but in middle age hardening of the arteries caused defects in his fingernails. He had to cut them and played without nails for the last few years of his career. According to the encyclopedist Domingo Prat it detracted from his tone. Hardening of the arteries was probably what killed Tarrega.
My friend Pat H. used to leave an end of one of his steel treble strings sticking up from the tuner. He would stick his cigarette on the string end if he sang while he played. If it was strictly an instrumental, he might keep on smoking. I haven't seen Pat for years. I hope he has quit by now.
I used to smoke regularly. One cigar per week, with a glass of cognac on Friday evening. Lately I've kind of lost interest. In cigars, that is....
RNJ
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Date Oct. 30 2013 16:34:33
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BarkellWH
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RE: Why I am only going to use P-I-M... (in reply to Richard Jernigan)
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I used to smoke regularly. One cigar per week, with a glass of cognac on Friday evening. Lately I've kind of lost interest. In cigars, that is....
I hope you continue to have your Friday evening cognac, Richard. I'm of the opinion that at any age, but particularly at our more "advanced" ages, a moderate drink before dinner, or just before retiring for the evening, is healthy and good for the soul.
For 35 years or more I have had a copita of medium dry Amontillado Jerez each evening before dinner. (Long ago I gave myself a set of six copitas, made especially for Jerez.) It makes an excellent aperitif, tastes wonderful, and whets the appetite. And in Fall and Winter I like to match it with a postprandial glass of port.
Cheers,
Bill
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Date Oct. 30 2013 17:33:59
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RE: Why I am only going to use P-I-M... (in reply to hamia)
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I'm afraid there's quite a bit of footage and photos of Baden with cigarettes over a long period of time
From parties to concerts
Almost seemed to be his companion ..
Don't think he needed any promoting
He enjoyed the cigarettes and drink till it eventually killed him
Like so many other musicians
But the most brilliant player and composer who bought together so manny elements of Brazilian music...
A few generations on Yamandu has a Brazilian terracotta tea drinking cup that resembles a bong..
. Times change
My caceres guitar was onced owned by a heavy smoker, including a small burn mark on the upper side
The smell of cypress and tobacco it emits is really a beautiful spicy smell ..more exotic than a cigar box.
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Date Oct. 31 2013 14:06:22
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Richard Jernigan
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From: Austin, Texas USA
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RE: Why I am only going to use P-I-M... (in reply to BarkellWH)
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ORIGINAL: BarkellWH
For 35 years or more I have had a copita of medium dry Amontillado Jerez each evening before dinner. (Long ago I gave myself a set of six copitas, made especially for Jerez.) It makes an excellent aperitif, tastes wonderful, and whets the appetite. And in Fall and Winter I like to match it with a postprandial glass of port.
Cheers,
Bill
I used to do a fair amount of business with one of the largest of the UK Government Research Establishments. I was always invited to lunch at the Directors' Mess. White tablecloths, silver plated knives and forks, real chinaware. We always stood about with a glass of amontillado, chatting for a while before sitting down.
On the first couple of occasions I commented, briefly and in passing, that in the USA my other companions and I dined together. It fell upon deaf ears. British protocol was strictly adhered to. Those guys had worked hard to be admitted to the upper crust. No phony American egalitarianism for them.
In France admirals and lieutenants, engineering directors and their juniors all sat at the same table.
In conversation I once used the phrase "French aristocracy" to three young military engineers with names like de Corduve, Béthune and France. They replied instantly and in unison, "There is no aristocracy in France."
I asked, "Did you guys all go to the same school?" They laughed. Turns out they did: an exclusive school for the sons of ancient families who could still afford it.
RNJ
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