Comments | favoritetraitor: 102nd Devotion: Musical Pursuits

favoritetraitor

102nd Devotion: Musical Pursuits

Oct 16, 2010 17:34

[Video]

[Solomon steps back so the recording device can clearly show him standing there holding a violin and bow delicately in one hand. His brow is creased, and a slight frown of discontent and frustration graces his features.]

Is there a skilled luthier in the city? There seems to be something wrong with my violin... allow me to demonstrate the ( Read more... )

can't play to save his life, i'm a professional: musician/violinist, luthier needed, grab bag weekend

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[ voice; ] memoricide October 17 2010, 00:52:52 UTC

Was a demonstration wholly necessary?

[ voice; ] favoritetraitor October 17 2010, 01:09:24 UTC

Well, how else would the full gravity of the situation be realized?

[ voice; ] memoricide October 17 2010, 01:12:04 UTC

At the cost of being obvious? By simply asking for help.

[ voice; ] favoritetraitor October 17 2010, 01:33:47 UTC

You must not be a musician. If you were one, you'd understand why a demonstration was completely necessary.

I wouldn't risk damage to my reputation unless the situation was most dire...

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cateyedhunter October 17 2010, 01:32:09 UTC

It doesn't look like it needs a repair.

favoritetraitor October 17 2010, 01:35:29 UTC

Are you deaf? Of course it does. Didn't you just hear the horrid sound it's now producing?

cateyedhunter October 17 2010, 01:43:22 UTC

That doesn't always mean it's broken, you know.

favoritetraitor October 17 2010, 01:57:23 UTC

... well it's not the acoustics. I've practiced at home before and it never sounded like this before. And I know it's not the strings. I only purchase the best. My fans would notice if I didn't.

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bill_to_sis October 17 2010, 02:25:43 UTC

Try looking it up in the yellow pages. You'll find plenty of useful information there. [Like how to find some music lessons]

favoritetraitor October 17 2010, 02:37:35 UTC

Yellow pages? Here? You must be kidding me. That's what addressing the network like this is for, right?

bill_to_sis October 17 2010, 02:45:51 UTC

But if you looked up the information yourself, your reputation would have been preserved. What if a fan were to hear that demonstration? They would all be so disappointed, right?

favoritetraitor October 17 2010, 03:04:27 UTC

... my fans will understand this isn't me. Clearly it's the instrument that's at fault.

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valentineluke October 17 2010, 02:40:48 UTC

You best outfit Marishka with earplugs before pursuing this hobby any further.

favoritetraitor October 17 2010, 03:03:10 UTC

Marishka loves my serenades. Well, perhaps not with this defective thing, but otherwise, yes.

And Luke, I'm hurt. This is hardly a hobby.

sings4dragons October 17 2010, 03:34:55 UTC

... it's sounds like you're murdering the poor thing.

favoritetraitor October 17 2010, 03:38:43 UTC

Well, that's a harsh assessment. After all, it isn't me. Even Paganini would be hard pressed to get a decent sound out of this violin.

sings4dragons October 17 2010, 03:39:51 UTC

Actually... I don't think the problem is with the instrument.

favoritetraitor October 17 2010, 04:11:07 UTC

Are you knowledgeable about violins, Menolly?

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