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Dan Lawlor
05-24-2013
08:47 PM ET (US)
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Thanks Ed...no way do I put my performance anywhere near that of Mario or sundry other operatic tenors...just a large frog in a small pond, gazing up at the stars...and praying! ha ha
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Ed
05-24-2013
06:37 PM ET (US)
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Dan, I did like Vesti.no haha....
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Ed
05-24-2013
06:36 PM ET (US)
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Suzanne-So glad to see you here as I hoped one day because of your strong devotion to Mario that I have witnessed for the long time we are friends, sharing stories of Mario and listening with heart as we do it is my wish that you continue to share this forum with us all.
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Suzanne
05-24-2013
12:12 PM ET (US)
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Impossible not to post here after seeing and hearing the glorious video. Thank you Jeff, and Noel too. Without Mario's "reckless abandon", he wouldn't have been the Mario we know, he might have had a longer life perhaps, but how to weigh them against one another? Thank you to everyone who adores him as I do. Jeff, you have a wonderful speaking voice. Thanks again.If I could get a copy, I'd like to. Possible?
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Dan Lawlor
05-24-2013
10:40 AM ET (US)
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Ha Ha indeed!!!
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Ed
05-24-2013
08:59 AM ET (US)
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Sorry Dan, I'd rather be kind, haha
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Dan Lawlor
05-24-2013
08:19 AM ET (US)
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Ed: I am disappointed: How about my La Donna e Mobile????
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Ed
05-21-2013
05:49 PM ET (US)
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I think the two best La Donna e Mobiles I ever heard were first and foremost Caruso's the last twenty seconds of it are incredible, the second is Mario Lanza as there was no splice fitted in to simulate it being sung straight through, he did it straight on.
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Dan Lawlor
05-20-2013
01:13 PM ET (US)
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Regarding tenors losing it during performance: My accompanist the other day told me he was at a performance of Luciano Pavarotti where for an encore he did the "Pourqoui me Revellier" from Werther and lost the high B flats...He tried it again with the same result, losing the high note...later he tried a third time and still could not hit the high note...whether my accompanist was trying to calm me down or not, the story just shows we are all vulnerable and subject to a variety of ailments which might affect our efforts...it is a nice story all the same...especially for us trepidatious tenors Edited 05-21-2013 10:01 AM
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Martino to Jeff
05-20-2013
06:12 AM ET (US)
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That was an excellent video, Jeff. The interview with Tyl was informative and interesting and it is always good to hear what other singers think of Mario Lanza. I never heard of Tyl before but I learned that he had a professional singing career, his mentor was George London, and he won the MET Opera National auditions. Later on Tyl was the business manager at the Houston Grand Opera company. He is obviously experienced, a Harvard graduate, and knows what he is talking about. It is also interesting (and unusual for a singer) that he had a successful parallel career as an astrologer and author. That takes "Singing to the Gods" to a new level! The comment he made about the developing voice of Mario Lanza gaining a great deal of mask or sinus resonance shows he listened carefully to Mario and understood how he used his great voice as it matured over the years.
The video and audio clips were well selected and the integration of the two could not have been done better. The choice of "Thine Alone" as the ending piece to this video was a perfect selection. Anyone watching and listening to Lanza for the first time will have a good introduction to his voice and it will certainly wet their appetite for more. Well done!
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Pam Latham
05-20-2013
05:51 AM ET (US)
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Jeff, many congratulations on a most beautiful tribute to our favourite tenor, the interview with Noel Tyl was inspirational and uplifting, I could have listened to your conversation together for hours! The compilation of videos was wonderful, altogether a very moving and emotional experience. Thank you on behalf of all Lanza admirers. Edited 05-20-2013 05:51 AM
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Jeff
05-20-2013
01:35 AM ET (US)
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I recently had a remarkable man on my program. He was one of the world's better known and respected Bass-Baritones who had a 20+ year career singing in major houses in many countries. I have put together a video of the portion of the program in which a certain TENOR was discussed. I spent much time on the video and I hope you will enjoy it. It can be viewed normally or in HD on YouTube. I've put the link up at the top Headline story on our Mario site. I'm sure you'll greatly appreciate his incredible endorsement of the Lanza voice. It's quite a stunning tribute and I hope you'll share it with Mario fans everywhere. My best to all...Jeff. Here are the title and link... Jeff & Noel Tyl - Magnificent Mario Lanza - A Wonderful Tribute (Speakers Up!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5E4jzBPRQ4 Edited 05-20-2013 01:38 AM
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Diane Cox
05-19-2013
07:01 PM ET (US)
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Sounds great, Dan. Days like that are rare at any age. Singing from your heart is the only way to go!
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Dan Lawlor
05-19-2013
06:55 PM ET (US)
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p.s. I just realized that the hight notes I was hitting today were not A natural above the staff, but A sharp, which is B flat, wow...if I had realized that beforehand I would have probably shied away from the piece...a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing eh? ha ha
The old man still has it...ha ha
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Dan Lawlor
05-19-2013
06:29 PM ET (US)
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Hey Guys...I had a good concert today...was a little nervous beforehand, but my accompanist reminded me that I wasn't here for the applause or to show off, but to share my love of the music with a few friends...that calmed me down and I had no problems with any of the pieces I performed...and for an old man of 78 that's saying something...got some kudos from colleagues and the audience...about 50 people all told...so, I had a good day...and I am sailing on cloud nine...ha ha
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Sam Samuelian
05-18-2013
12:14 PM ET (US)
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Hi guys,
The out of steam comment didn't refer to his whole performance. It is the last note which took his last breath, was completely strained, and ends even worse. Surely you can hear that.
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