May I suggest something?  On the site of the X, in "news" you can leave a message.  I have just typed an appreciation of Reid's Records program.  They should know we were listening from all over the world!

Now I hope that we who have always been in this Forum with Don and his show will just still be someplace in S and F. Will look out for you.
Need to keep up with Dan and Bubble.

Thank you for a final program, filled with both sadness and happiness. I enjoyed it so much, and regret that it's taken me so long to be able to listen.  I will be looking forward to those podcasts!

Hopefully today's program will make it to the Podcasts.  I almost never was able to make it to the live show but as I do my computer thing tonight I have last weeks "cast" playing in the background.  I don't know much about classical music, the terms, and what the names of pieces are (with a few exceptions), - but I very much enjoy listening.

Don - Thanks for those years of entertaining and educating.

Quote from: so_P_bubble on August 20, 2017, 04:05:54 PM
May I suggest something?  On the site of the X, in "news" you can leave a message.  I have just typed an appreciation of Reid's Records program.  They should know we were listening from all over the world!

HOW - Give some steps  (Please  )

I have not been a part of these programmes for some considerable time but so so thankful I sat through the whole three hours of Don's final radio show....Agree, Don was very entertaining with the stories behind every composer he was about to play...Don, you are-were, the master of the classics...

Quote from: RAMMEL on August 20, 2017, 09:58:46 PM

Quote from: so_P_bubble on August 20, 2017, 04:05:54 PM
May I suggest something?  On the site of the X, in "news" you can leave a message.  I have just typed an appreciation of Reid's Records program.  They should know we were listening from all over the world!

HOW - Give some steps  (Please  )

go to http://www.1069thex.com/,
then contact us and then News.

http://www.1069thex.com/contact-us-news/

This something they put together as I was working. 
https://www.facebook.com/1069TheX/videos/vb.138862670968/10154744340200969/?type=2&theater

That was beautiful, Don.  You, and the lovely music you play, will be sorely missed.  I know that in your heart you know how much love we, your faithful listeners, have for you! 

Lovely, Don. I missed the very beginning yesterday. It is hard not to tear up along with you.

Don.  That was nice on Facebook.  made me cry again.  See if they have any photo of you going back these years.  Could post them on S and F Photo.
That little few minutes of the Irish music teared me up also.
You won't leave us.

Don.  did find you on Face book. Didn't know could get into Canada. Will keep checking on it.  I don't do to much on there. Mostly in the UK.

Jeanne I am registered on Facebook as Don Reid Sr. If you want,  locate it and send a Friend request.

Yes. I did that yesterday Don. Did you see it. I was able to see some of your Facebook. A few photo but not many.  I remember your brother passing away a couple of years ago. Saw his picture. You both looked so alike. Big smiles.

Here is a YouTube video to start your day and keep it going for awhile.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFtkBqV9Er0


I don't get why they included Eine Kleine Nachtmusik but I guess someone thought it good for morning as well as night.

Thanks MarsGal, it was just what I needed this morning, to lift me up.

MarsGal, what a nice site.  I am enjoying the music as I write. 

Marsgal that's a great link.

This morning I was reminded of the conductor, Fritz Reiner. Here he is with a Handel piece to begin another upbeat morning. I think this one works best for a sunny day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHUHFLnRNwM Reiner's style seems a bit "laid-back" compared to some of the other conductors who look like they are putting their whole body into the exercise.

Good music.
You think it is a requirement of that orchestra to be all or partially bald?  

Excellent choice Marsgal, although I prefer a much faster tempo.

Anyway, Reid’s Records may be gone but Don Reid is still alive and kicking. And to keep our group together I’ll try to craft some quizzes such as this one. Also, whatever you can contribute would be welcome as well.  Do you have a favourite or interesting piece you’d like to share with our group please post it here. My thanks to MarsGal for leading the way in that regard.

QUIZ 1, 2017
1:   In the Nutcracker ballet what creature was killed after being hit with a shoe.

2:   In what opera was a man-eating serpent defeated by three ladies

3:   In what epic opera was a dragon slain by the hero.

4:   Chopin created a short work which was inspired by watching a dog chase its tail.  Name that work.  If you heard my programme last week you should know this one.

5: When he was a child of six he told Marie Antoinette that he would marry her.  It may or may not be true, but it has entrenched itself in the legends of music.  Who was this composer.
   
6: Name this work and the composer. https://www.normalesup.org/~glafon/musique/Quizzmp3/extrait02.mp3
   
For now let’s limit our answers to two.

#1: The Mouse King?

5. Mozart

4. Minute Waltz.

The only one I knew the answer to was #4 the Minute Waltz.   I mostly listened to the music and did not remember about all you told us about the composers and operas, Don.

BUBBLE  thank you for the links. I left a message.

Hi Gloria

on the X news I found this:  http://www.1069thex.com/


Many people don't know, that for 106.9 The X to broadcast using it's CRTC issued campus license, we are required to play a certain percentage of special interest music that is outside of our general playlist.
Time travel back to 1983 when an eager volunteer broadcaster responded to an article written about CIXX-FM. His inquiry offered his knowledge of a symphonic format to assist the station in meeting the promise of performance requirements stipulated in the CRTC license. Armed with triumphant, inspiring and crisp ready to be spun vinyl, a special program hit the airwaves on Sunday, January 9, 1983 at 9pm.
Originally the program aired for two hours and then based on its strong following was extended to three.
Today, over 34 years later, the license requirement of "special interest music" is still being fulfilled every Sunday at 1pm by, Mr. Don Reid, the host of the classical music show Reid's Records.
It is with mixed emotion, on his behalf, that I officially announce his retirement from the 106.9 airwaves. With over 1,545 shows, his last show will air today from 1-4pm EST. Don, who is now 83 years old, is the epitome of the true volunteer. His dedication to the radio and journalism students of Fanshawe College is second to none. Never one to turn down a learning opportunity for them, even if that meant "sacrificing" his meticulous programmed show, he truly supported the live learning environment. Right down to his retirement date Don stated his decision is based on "whatever serves the best interest of the radio station and the students". Don will be returning to Israel for three months in February to be with his "lady love". "I have been part of a broadcast family, an experience that will linger forever in my memory". We will no doubt miss his love and passion for life, the students and the entire broadcast operation.
There was a time when the station would sign off daily at midnight. Don would do so every Sunday by playing a famous Roy Rogers song and, with that, we wish him "Happy Trails". Thanks for all the memories, Don.
For those who would like to listen to his final show, you can do so by visiting the website (http://www.1069thex.com/) or by downloading the Radioplayer Canada.
Regards, Michael Stoparczyk Broadcast Properties Programming Advisor

Anyone listening to the new classical format on the X?

Quiz results:
#1 Mouse King  Marilyne
#5 Mozart Bubble
#4  Minute Waltz. MarsGal

Quote from: so_P_bubble on August 27, 2017, 01:05:07 PM
Anyone listening to the new classical format on the X?

I am. It's not the same is it.