Beethoven Influenced the Creation of the CD

Beethoven's Ninth

The most misunderstood symphony in history was Beethoven's Ninth. Even if you're not into music, the story of Beethoven's 9th symphony is fascinating. For over 150 years, critics mistakenly assumed that Beethoven must have been lying when he said it was his most unique and complex piece. Though powerful, the work seemed to have no unity, so the critics assumed the 9th was merely a compilation of earlier works. The critics blew it off as garbage.

Then, a few musicians in the 20th century began to note all the sub themes running throughout the music. And as those themes were noted, the whole symphony opened up in all its beauty and power. Ultimately, the composition became recognized in all its greatness. Beethoven's Symphony #9 was understood as a unified whole. And once the unity was understood, the impact became remarkable.

When the European Union wanted to select an anthem to represent all of European civilization, Beethoven's 9th was the obvious choice, particularly the final movement - the Ode of Joy. Further, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony appears to have influenced the development of the compact disc. Philips and Sony were the companies that had started work on the new cd audio format in 1979. As they experimented with different sizes, Sony chairman Norio Ohga insisted that the CD be able to contain a complete performance of the Ninth Symphony. Since the longest known performance of Beethoven's 9th lasted 74 minutes, that became the longest playing time of a CD. A diameter of 12 centimeters was required for this playing time. Therefore, a cd is 12 cm around because that's what it took to fit all of the 9th on one.

Internet Scavenger Hunt

Let's play a game ..... an Internet scavenger hunt.

Find the following items somewhere on the net and post the links for everyone to see.

1. A copy of Captain Kirk's Log.

2. World Record for chewing the same piece of gum.

3. A free version of the final episode of Cheers.

4. An article detailing the demands of the occupy movement that actually makes sense.

5. Weird Al's 2011 concert schedule.

6. How many criminals were shot by citizens in Texas this year.

7. How many Alabama politicians have served jail time after being elected.

8. Eddie Murphy's I Got Your Ice Cream Routine. I think he was wearing his red faux leather
jumpsuit.

9. Video of Robert Tilton preaching. Gotta love those facial expressions.

10. The end of the Internet.

Republicans Don't Care Who Wins the Presidency

Republicans don't care about the presidency. They are not interested in winning the White House because the power in our country is in Congress. The conservative movement is of no concern or interest to the elite Washington establishment.

Power = Money

The Republicans want control of Congress because they want control of the money ..... our money.

Does it seem strange that every Republican candidate that challenges Mitt Romney has been attacked from the left and right? The Republican establishment in Washington believe that Romney as a candidate gives them the best change to gain seats in the Senate. With control of Congress, the Presidency becomes irrelevant. The money and power is in Congress.

The crazy, psycho Republican race has been orchestrated by the Washington elites who want to control our money.

Republicans have bought into the European, progressive movement that does not work.

AND .....

President Obama is now trying to reinvent himself as a moderate, progressive .....

How stupid ...... He's a liberal.