Ship of Fools: 8th Day: Music Board

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Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :

I've been thinking for a while that there seems to be enough material generally for a Ship's Music Board. It could cover, among other things:

Horrible hymns, perfect pitch, "what instrument should I play", musical jokes, favourite composers, Pop Idol/X Factor/etc latest, reviews of the Proms, advice on buying guitars, the merits of plainchant, "where can I find a recording of...", piano talk, how to get started as a songwriter, favourite childhood songs, ideas for music in Sunday worship, "The Beatles: Yes or No", "Why I Hate Pop Music/Opera/Country and Western", bellringing, world music, "any Elvis fans out there", in-store music, and a hundred other topics.

If anyone feels enthused and wants to host it just say. It's not my scene, but musical threads crop up sufficiently often to have made me wonder if there aren't, after all, enough for their own board.

Posted by Schroedinger's cat (# 64) on :

Yes I agree, there is enough for a board. I think it needs to cover a range of musical matters: playing, listening, classical, contemporary, positive, negative considerations.

There is a danger it only covers certain areas of music, so it needs to be as broad as possible.

I would probably be prepared to help host if you want, but I think it would need others with other areas of skill. I am not sure if I can host 2 boards at once, so it might need some negotiation.

Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :

Anyone else up for helping the Ship's Cool Cat* out with possibly hosting a possible music board?

* I can never read this without thinking of him with dark glasses and a saxophone.

Posted by Chorister (# 473) on :

I'm happy to take part in a supporting role. Not the main name, though. I've done enough of that!

Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :

I could help host!

Name: joyful noise?

[ 01. August 2014, 21:50: Message edited by: Kelly Alves ]

Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :

I'm not volunteering but I think it's a great idea that deserves a run.

p.s. I thought Elvis was dead.

Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :

"Joyful Noise" would be a great name, though it will always remind me of Joyful Noise and his Parrot O'Kief.

Some other ideas for board names:

Tinkling Cymbals
Ministry of Music
Music on the Waters
Ship's Hornpipe Deck

p.s. Elvis lives. Allegedly.

Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :

Aaak! I knew that was a Shipmate name, but forgot about the parrot.

Posted by Chorister (# 473) on :

how about a name based on Sirens? They are both ship horns and also mythological women who lure sailors by their beautiful music. Both sea themes in keeping with the Ship.

(I was at one time going to call myself 'Ship's Siren' but ended up choosing a different tagline instead.)

Posted by Schroedinger's cat (# 64) on :

I do think "Elvis is dead?" would make good name for it.

Or maybe "Siren sounds", following Choristers ideas.

Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :

Not Siren Aria? I thought not.

Posted by jacobsen (# 14998) on :

(This isle is full of sounds and sweet music) that give delight and hurt not?

Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Firenze:
Not Siren Aria? I thought not.

That's kinda pretty. Good name for a punk band, maybe.

Posted by leo (# 1458) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Chorister:
how about a name based on Sirens?

"Blest pair"?

Or would that get confused with T and Ts?

Posted by Hedgehog (# 14125) on :

Question: If this Board gets set up, would

quote:
...bitching about church music...

be removed from Dead Horses territory?

Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :

OK folks, are people still interested in getting this going? Three good people have volunteered to host, all that remains is to pick a name and float the proposal (I think) - could be fun [Big Grin]

Posted by Schroedinger's cat (# 64) on :

I am still game for it. I need clarification as to whether I would have to give up hosting WnD temporarily - can I host two boards at the same time?

But I still think it is a good idea.

Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat:
can I host two boards at the same time?

I'm currently hosting three, so I don't see why not, if you have the time.

Posted by Pigwidgeon (# 10192) on :

This would be my first choice for the new 8th Day board. (But I'm not volunteering to host.)

Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Pigwidgeon:
This would be my first choice for the new 8th Day board.

Proposals will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

Posted by Schroedinger's cat (# 64) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Firenze:

quote:
Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat:
can I host two boards at the same time?
I'm currently hosting three, so I don't see why not, if you have the time.

There is always one, isn't there?

That is fine - I just thought that (maybe in a previous version) you could only host one at once.

Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :

I think there a limited number of host slots per Board 'sall.

Posted by orfeo (# 13878) on :

I can't imagine what I'd think of a music board...

[Biased]

Posted by Taliesin (# 14017) on :

I'd love a music board, great idea. Hornpipe deck or sirens are great names if we can't do joyful noise. I'm probably not a good person to host though would gladly do a turn if you're short on numbers.

I'd be up for discussing everything from church music (playing, players, arranging, teaching) to current trends and historical precedent. I am currently on board an actual ship (car ferry from Spain) with my ukulele and pipe...

Posted by piglet (# 11803) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Taliesin:
... with my ukulele ...

I thought the board in question was supposed to be about music ... [Devil]

I love the idea of a board dedicated to music, and if you were short of hosts, I'd be happy to help out.

Posted by jacobsen (# 14998) on :

Let's face the music...

Posted by jacobsen (# 14998) on :

BTW, with reference to possible 8th Day topics, hosts are required. Some people offer, some run a mile. Now for what may same a very silly question - what does hosting actually involve, and how do the hosts manage to edit the boards? It's almost like the elephant in the room, where everyone except me seems to know what it's all about (Alfie.)

Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :

We will give you specific guidelines to follow, but basically it would be maintaining the theme of the board (eg: if someone starts discussing crepe recipes on the Music board, you send them elsewhere) and making sure everybody follows the 10 c's

Posted by Doublethink (# 1984) on :

[crosspost]

You have to read all the new posts on your board at least once every 24 hrs.

There is a private board where you can discuss things with other hosts.

There is a short host manual that contains guidance on how to host.

You edit posts to correct links etc in the same way you edit your own posts - ie you click the little pencil icon and it opens the post for editing.

[ 30. August 2014, 08:12: Message edited by: Doublethink ]

Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :

I'd add that on an experimental board, you need to be a bit more proactive than on an established one, in creating new threads and participating as a poster. But since you are hosting because you are particularly interested in the topic, that's not too difficult.

Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Doublethink:
There is a private board where you can discuss things with other hosts.

And 8D hosts will have access to the private 8D hosts board for a few days before their experiment goes live -- they'll have a chance to read the hosting manual, practice hosting, ask questions. We won't enable posting on the Eighth Day for the new experiment until the hosts are ready to go.

Posted by Pigwidgeon (# 10192) on :

quote:
Originally posted by RuthW:
And 8D hosts will have access to the private 8D hosts board for a few days before their experiment goes live -- they'll have a chance to read the hosting manual, practice hosting, ask questions. We won't enable posting on the Eighth Day for the new experiment until the hosts are ready to go.

Do they get keys to the drinks cabinet?

Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :

No, but only because Ariston hid them.

Posted by Raptor Eye (# 16649) on :

As a non-musical ignoramus, I'd be interested in this board whether or not I could make much of a contribution.

Posted by orfeo (# 13878) on :

I promise to keep my posts per day in single digits...

- orfeo, currently rediscovering bits of his music collection he hasn't touched in a while and getting TREMENDOUSLY excited about it.

Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :

Well, three people have offered to host the board. Someone* just needs to get a proposal drafted, think up a name and you're sorted.

* not me

[ 02. September 2014, 14:48: Message edited by: Ariel ]

Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :

(Bump)

Who's up for it?

Posted by pimple (# 10635) on :

Noises on?

Posted by balaam (# 4543) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Ariel:
(Bump)

Who's up for it?

Only if the music board is also open to percussionists. [Devil]

Posted by Horseman Bree (# 5290) on :

That line about percussion reminded me of one of the jokes on an old thread looking for good ones:

Q: Who is the guy who travels with the musicians in the band?

A: He's the drummer.

Probably needs a rim-shot to finish it!

Posted by Snags (# 15351) on :

I think it could be really interesting. I also think it could generate more Hell calls than any other board, given the way people normally interact about music [Smile]

Posted by Pigwidgeon (# 10192) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Snags:
I think it could be really interesting. I also think it could generate more Hell calls than any other board, given the way people normally interact about music

Horseman Bree's post above might get him a Hell call from Sir Kevin.
[Devil]

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