Continuing where we left off on Part 11. The last place we visited before going back to New York was the Green Animals Topiary Gardens in Portsmouth, RI. This part begins after we've arrived there. The next couple of parts will continue with what we saw in the gardens.
Continuing where we left off on Part 11. The last place we visited before going back to New York was the Green Animals Topiary Gardens in Portsmouth, RI. This part begins after we've arrived there. The next couple of parts will continue with what we saw in the gardens.
* Music * BEETHOVEN: "Spring" Sonata (1st Movement)
Camera: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam
Edited with Sony Vegas Studio 9Luna and Saturn - July 9th and 10th, 2019 - The Best I Could GetThisGuyFrritz2019-07-11 | - Taken on July 9th and 10th of 2019 with my Canon VIXIA HF R700 - Edited with Sony Movie Studio Platinum 12.0.
MUSIC:
- "Saturn, The Bringer of Old Age" and the ending of "Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity" (originally written by Gustav Holst, this synthesized version was by Isao Tomita, better than that "Beyond the Sun" version by Patrick Gleeson). - "A Cosmic Kiss" by Geodesium from "A Gentle Rain of Starlight."
I was told that shortly after sunset you would see Saturn towards the South. So, I thought I would bring out my Canon VIXIA HF R700 and see how I can take this video. Bear with me as I make manual adjustments of the focus and exposure, as well as trying to keep it steady. As you can see, Saturn would appear to be very much like a star, which is the best I could get. Also got the half-moon. I have a feeling that I could've done a little better. Oh well.Fireworks - July 4, 2019 - Poughkeepsie, NYThisGuyFrritz2019-07-06 | Taken with my Canon VIXIA R700. Editied with Sony Movie Studio Platinum 12.0
As you may notice, it's been a few years since I've uploaded something to YouTube. That's because, like some (or a few) YouTubers, I was going to use Vimeo as a place to upload my latest videos. But the video file size had to be no more than 500MB, which is why I've uploaded only a few on Vimeo. I wanted to go Plus, but I don't think I'm ready to pay for that. So, for now, I'll upload video files more than 500MB to YouTube.Sound Effects: Explosions, Gunfire and Cannons from Telarc Sampler Five PlusThisGuyFrritz2012-04-05 | From Telarc CD-80005
It starts off with the announcer's warning about playing these tracks at very high levels. That would be on the last music track. Then these explosive sounds would follow:
Explosions recorded for "Ein Straussfest" (CD-80098) on December 11, 1984, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Pistol and Rifle shots recorded for "Ein Straussfest" on June 2, 1984, Music Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Gunfight recorded for "Round-Up" (CD-80141) on September 16, 1986, Music Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Excerpt of Cannons recorded for "1812 Overture" (CD-80041) on August 3, 1978, Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, Ohio.
Out of my many CD's, I have a few tunes that would be fitting for St. Paddy's Day! Including a couple of versions of "Danny Boy", which I think I outta share.
In this upload:
"Danny Boy" by James Galway and the National Philharmonic Orchestra
"Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms" & "Irish Gigue" played by Susan McDonald on the Irish Harp.
"Irish Air From 'County Derry' (Londonderry Air) ('Danny Boy')" Arranged by Edwin H. Lamare and played by Todd Wilson.
You can also find uploads like this on my new YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/DaMuzakianRE: Audio Left Right (((Stereo))) TestThisGuyFrritz2012-03-12 | I thought I would make this video response since it's similar to the one by coondogtheman1234. Although, it doesn't show in the comments area below that it's a video response.
Here's what I would use to test sound systems. This upload is on the tracks for identifying channels. Notice that there's more than just a voice identifying "Left" and "Right" channels. There's also a little white noise. I also include the one for "Left," "Center," "Right" and "Surround". These tracks last 1 minute. I cut them to about half the time so it wouldn't seem like forever when listening to the test tracks.
You can also find my uploads like this on my new YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/DaMuzakianSound Effects From Surround Spectacular - Delos DE 3179ThisGuyFrritz2012-03-12 | From CD 2 of the compilation, which contains test sounds. The first 7 tracks have sound effects. Kinda fun and good for trying out your stereo speakers.
Jet Flyover (USMC MkLk, Bangalors & FA-18s)
Fire Department Code 3
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Hawaiian Surf
Light Rain With Thunder
WW II Aircraft (Reno Air Races)
Steam Locomotive 4501 Passes In A Thunderstorm
You can also find uploads like this on my new YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/DaMuzakianBill Blacks Combo - 3-Inch CD - MCAD-37307ThisGuyFrritz2012-03-09 | Something my dad got because it was at a cheap price. After listening it was like, well... not for him. But I thought I would keep it for the heck of it. I could recall a 45 that he got which had "Blue Tango." I could've shared that on YouTube, BUT it was sold at a flea market some years even before YouTube would exist. :-/ But hey! I suppose that you will enjoy these instrumental songs from the "Vintage Gold" 3-Inch CD.
All tracks originally released on Hi Records.
Songs on CD:
White Silver Sands (Originally released 1960)
Smokie, Pt. 2 (1959)
Don't Be Cruel (1960)
Hearts of Stone (1961)
You can also find uploads like this on my new YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/DaMuzakian1978 BIC T1 2-Speed Cassette Deck (Complete Version!)ThisGuyFrritz2011-10-24 | Originally uploaded to Vimeo back in May of 2009. This video was doing fine until Vimeo disabled all my videos (and I thought they was supposed to be better than YouTube, except when it came to their policy). I was hoping to try YouTube, which would mean splitting the video into several parts. However, now that we YouTubers can upload longer videos, I might as well upload the whole demo (which I meant to do earlier).
Thanks to Miguel (Vinylrecordsneverdie and DaAnalogDogg86), when he saw this video when it was on Vimeo, he could tell it was made in 1978.
This tape deck my dad got from a rummage sale for $2. He showed it to me since he knew I would be interested. Sure enough, I was. After a little cleaning and replacing a belt with a rubber band, it worked like new. Also sounds very good, especially with the high speed (unless the recording was done in the other speed :-] ).
This video ends with what the Cassette Master would say.
Right now, the rubber band is sticking to the motor. Also, I think the heads are not quite lined up properly. So, I'll try to resolve the problems.
Taken with my Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam
Edited with Nerro Vision from Nero Essentials (before I would get Sony Vegas)Early 1980s Sony TC-FX 30 (2009)ThisGuyFrritz2011-10-24 | Originally uploaded to Vimeo back in 2009, until all my uploads were disabled (Vimeo doesn't seem to like it when you upload your same videos to YouTube). I was hoping to get the complete demo uploaded sooner or later. Now, it's finally uploaded.
This cassette deck I found at a flea market back in the summer of 2005. The tape heads would normally go up when the play button is pushed so the audio from the tape could be heard. It wasn't working and my dad and I thought this tape deck was a failure. But I hope it would not be, so I kept it in my room for over a year. Then I decided to try to fix it. It turned out that a belt needed to be replaced. So, I manage to find a rubber band (rather cheap fix) and it worked very well. I was also did a little cleaning and adjusting the motor speed, and it worked very well. I was even able to upload a few YouTube videos using this tape deck.
Taken with my Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam.
Edited with Nero Vision from Nero Essentials (before I would get Sony Vegas).Fireworks in Our Neighbourhood - July 4, 2011ThisGuyFrritz2011-07-05 | We have neighbors that would set off fireworks during the night of the 4th of July.
Taken with my Kodak Zi8 Digital Video Camcorder.
Edited with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9.7-Inch EP - Old Music Box Melodies - Christmas SongsThisGuyFrritz2010-12-19 | *** Info on the lable ***
MERRY CHRISTMAS - "Old Music Box Melodies" - Christmas Songs
Sage Brush Music - BMI
Produce by Jim O'Neal, P.O. Box "A", Arcadia, Calif.
*** A little story about this record ***
1970's (when I was young enough to be in 2nd or 3rd grade school): My parents and I were visiting our relatives in Dutchess County, NY. There were times when I play games and stuff with my cousins at that apartment. I can even remember playing records and tapes there. One of them was a 7-inch record of Christmas tunes played on music boxes. I thought it was a fun way to listen to Christmas music.
December 2009 (when I made that unexpected find): I was on the Internet checking out a few things on eBay for the heck of it. I typed in some search words like "7 inch EP". While looking at the EP's that were up for bids, one particular item looked familiar. I remember seeing one of these during that visit with my cousins in the 70's. The starting bid on the record was 99 cents. I thought I gotta bid on it. It turned out that I was the ONLY BIDDER on that record! When I received it, it came with an unexpected bonus. A few weeks after getting that record, someone I knew from church requested a copy of "A Music Box Christmas" CD (which I've uploaded in 2009). I thought I would also include that 7-inch record as a bonus.
***** Side A *****
1. Silent Night 2. Adeste Fidelis 3. O-Sanctissima 4. Chimes of Trinity 5. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
***** Side B *****
1. Jingle Bells 2. O Tannenbaum 3. The First Noel 4. Monastary Bells 5. Auld Lang Syne
Camera: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam Video recorded directly to a Magnavox MSR-90D6 DVD Recorder Audio remastered with MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 16 Edited with SONY Vegas Movie Studio 9[Side 2] - Original Music Box Melodies of ChristmasThisGuyFrritz2010-12-19 | I got 3 LP's for $3 and I was told that I could get 3 more for free, therefore I got 6 for $3. This was one of the 3 free LPs I got. That record is almost like NEW!
A few minor drawbacks: The sound is rather unsteady at times. On some tracks, the sound gets cut off in the end before it could fade away completely. The whole album is less than a half-hour long (not too concerned about that). You'll also notice how the tonearm sorta "swings" due to the record being a little off centered. The sounds was "electronically enhanced for stereo". At least, the vinyl surface is almost like new and I still find it a fun to listen to Christmas album.
***** Side 2 *****
Ave Maria (Bach / Gounod version)
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
O Come, All Ye Children
The Rosary
Jingle Bells
Auld Lang Syne
Camera: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam
Video recorded directly to a Magnavox MSR-90D6 DVD Recorder
Audio remastered with MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 16
Edited with SONY Vegas Movie Studio 9[Side 1] - Original Music Box Melodies of ChristmasThisGuyFrritz2010-12-18 | I got 3 LP's for $3 and I was told that I could get 3 more for free, therefore I got 6 for $3. This was one of the 3 free LPs I got. That record is almost like NEW!
A few minor drawbacks: The sound is rather unsteady at times. On some tracks, the sound gets cut off in the end before it could fade away completely. The whole album is less than a half-hour long (not too concerned about that). You'll also notice how the tonearm sorta "swings" due to the record being a little off centered. The sounds was "electronically enhanced for stereo". At least, the vinyl surface is almost like new and I still find it a fun to listen to Christmas album.
***** Side 1 *****
Silent Night
O-Sactissima
Song of the Bells
The First Noel
O-Tannenbaum
Adeste Fideles
Camera: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam
Video recorded directly to a Magnavox MSR-90D6 DVD Recorder
Audio remastered with MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 16
Edited with SONY Vegas Movie Studio 9[Side 2] - A Festival of Carols in BrassThisGuyFrritz2010-12-18 | A Festival of Carols in Brass by the Philadelphia Brass Ensemble - Gilbert Johnson, 1st Trumpet - Seymour Rosenfeld, 2nd Trumpet - Mason Jones, French horn - Henry Charles Smith, trombone - M. Dee Stewart, euphonium - Abe Torchinsky, tuba
Columbia Masterworks - Stereo - XMS 7033
I've seen this on CD and was considering getting it. Well, while I was at a flea market in the Summer of 2010, I've found this vinyl LP of the album. I got 3 LP's for $3 and I was told that I could get 3 more for free, therefore I got 6 for $3. This record is almost like NEW!
Notice how most of the tracks have 2 tunes. In the CD version, each tune is in a separate track, which makes more sense.
The Twelve Days of Christmas (Arranged by Andrew Kazdin, who also compiled, edited and produced the album)
Coventry Carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Hark! The Herald Angels Sing It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Good Christian Men Rejoice O Holy Night What Child Is This? Wassail Song O Little Town of Bethlehem Away in a Manger We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Camera: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam Video recorded directly to a Magnavox MSR-90D6 DVD Recorder Audio remastered with MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 16 Edited with SONY Vegas Movie Studio 9[Side 1] - A Festival of Carols in BrassThisGuyFrritz2010-12-17 | A Festival of Carols in Brass by the Philadelphia Brass Ensemble - Gilbert Johnson, 1st Trumpet - Seymour Rosenfeld, 2nd Trumpet - Mason Jones, French horn - Henry Charles Smith, trombone - M. Dee Stewart, euphonium - Abe Torchinsky, tuba
Columbia Masterworks - Stereo - XMS 7033
I've seen this on CD and was considering getting it. Well, while I was at a flea market in the Summer of 2010, I've found this vinyl LP of the alumb. I got 3 LP's for $3 and I was told that I could get 3 more for free, therefore I got 6 for $3. This record is almost like NEW!
Notice how most of the tracks have 2 tunes. In the CD version, each tune is in a separate track, which makes more sense.
***** Side 1 *****
Deck the Hall With Boughs of Holly Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella The First Noel Angels We Have Heard on High We Three Kings of Orient Are O Come, All Ye Faithful O Sanctissima O Tannenbaum O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Good King Wenceslas Slieng Night, Holy Night Joy to the World
Camera: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam Video recorded directly to a Magnavox MSR-90D6 DVD Recorder Audio remastered with MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 16 Edited with SONY Vegas Movie Studio 9TCHAIKOVSKY: Nutcracker Suite - 45 RPM Tops RecordThisGuyFrritz2010-12-17 | From a 45 RPM E.P. that I've found at a flea market. This might be from the '50s or '60s. For those of you who have seen my 2-part video of my turntable may recall seeing that record. In this video, I'm playing both sides. The record is scratchy and has 2 skips in the Chinese Dance. I managed to cut down the noise as much as I can (see below for the software I use). I prefer playing Side B first because I felt that Side A should be saved for last.
Doesn't say who was the conductor, but does mention two orchestra names on each side.
----------------------------------- (The side I played first) Imperial Viennese Concert Orchestra
1. Chinese Dance 2. Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy 3. Nutcracker March
(The other side) Royal Viennese Symphonic Orchestra
"Waltz of the Flowers" -----------------------------------
Turntable: Pioneer PL-L70 Camcorder: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam Sound remastered using MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 16 Video recorded directly to the Magnavox MSR 90D6 DVD recorder Edited with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9TCHAIKOVSKY: The Nutcracker - Side 4ThisGuyFrritz2010-12-16 | This concludes my series of posts of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, Op 71. My next post will be this 45 that was shown in my 2-part video of my PL-L70.
Performed by Gennady Rozhdestvensky conducting the Bolshoi Theater Orchestra
Recorded by MELODIYA in the U.S.S.R. This must be a Columbia Masterworks release in the U.S.A.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **** Side 4 ****
Waltz of the Flowers
Pas de Deux - Intrada - Tarantelle - Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy - Coda
Waltz Finale Apotheosis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Turntable: Pioneer PL-L70 Camcorder: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam Recorded directly to the Magnavox MSR 90D6 DVD recorder Edited with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9TCHAIKOVSKY: The Nutcracker - Side 3ThisGuyFrritz2010-12-15 | Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op 71
Performed by Gennady Rozhdestvensky conducting the Bolshoi Theater Orchestra
Recorded by MELODIYA in the U.S.S.R. This must be a Columbia Masterworks release in the U.S.A.
**** Side 3 ****
In the Magic Castle on Sugar Mountain Clara and the Prince Chocolate - Spanish Dance Coffee - Arabian Dance Tea - Chinese Dance Trepak - Russian Dance Dance of the Reed Flutes Mother Gigogne and the Clowns
Turntable: Pioneer PL-L70 Camcorder: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam Recorded directly to the Magnavox MSR 90D6 DVD recorder Edited with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9TCHAIKOVSKY: The Nutcracker - Side 2ThisGuyFrritz2010-12-14 | Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op 71
Performed by Gennady Rozhdestvensky conducting the Bolshoi Theater Orchestra
Recorded by MELODIYA in the U.S.S.R. This must be a Columbia Masterworks release in the U.S.A.
**** Side 2 ****
Clara and the Nutcracker The Battle (The Nutcracker and the Mouse King) In the Pine Forest Waltz of the Snowflakes
Turntable: Pioneer PL-L70 Camcorder: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam Recorded directly to the Magnavox MSR 90D6 DVD recorder Edited with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9TCHAIKOVSKY: The Nutcracker - Side 1ThisGuyFrritz2010-12-14 | This is my first time uploading something longer than 15 minutes. If all goes well, I could do all 4 sides of this album. Someone I knew wants to get rid of some records. This was one of them I chose to keep for myself. Very good condition, with only a few "clicks". I used MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 16 to make it almost like new.
Note that near the end of this side, the speed sounds slightly unstable. That's how it sounded on the record itself.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op 71
Performed by Gennady Rozhdestvensky conducting the Bolshoi Theater Orchestra
Recorded by MELODIYA in the U.S.S.R. This must be a Columbia Masterworks release in the U.S.A.
**** Side 1 ****
Overture Act 1 Decorating the Christmas Tree March Children's Gallop and Entry of the Parents Arrival of Drosselmeyer Grandfather's Dance
Turntable: Pioneer PL-L70 Camcorder: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam Recorded directly to the Magnavox MSR 90D6 DVD recorder Edited with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9BACH: Jesu, Joy... (Cantata 147) and Jauchzet, frohlocket from Christmas OratorioThisGuyFrritz2010-12-09 | One of my uploads for the Christmas Season. Bear with my rather crummy camera handling. :-]
Turntable: Pioneer PL-L70
Camera: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam
Edited with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9BACH: Air on the G String and In dulci jubilo, BWV 751ThisGuyFrritz2010-12-09 | One of my uploads for the Christmas Season. Bear with my rather crummy camera handling. :-]
* In this upload *
Air from Orchestral Suite #3, BWV 1068 ("Air on the G String") Herbert von Karajan conducting the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
From the Deutsche Grammophon album "The Glory of Bach" - Stereo 415 440-1
E. Power Biggs performing "In dulci jubilo", which is based on "Good Christian Men, Rejoice!"
According to a track listing I've found on amazon.com: In dulci jubilo (IV), chorale prelude for organ (by Johann Micheal Bach, not J.S.), BWV 751
The only Christmas tune from a double vinyl LP, Bach: The Greatest Hits Album Columbia Masterworks - Stereo - MG 31261
Turntable: Pioneer PL-L70 Camera: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam Edited with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9BACH: Brandenburg #2 (Allegro assai), Sinfonia (Christmas Oratorio), Badinerie (Suite #2)ThisGuyFrritz2010-12-09 | One of my uploads for the Christmas Season. Bear with my rather crummy camera handling. :-]
* In this upload *
Brandenburg Concerto #2: 3rd Movement (Allegro assai)
Adolf Scherbaum, trumpet
Hans-Martin Linde, recorder
Helmut Winschermann, oboe
Rudolf Baumgartner, solo violin
and conductor of the Lucerne Festival Strings
Turntable: Pioneer PL-L70
Camera: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam
Edited with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9Time-Life Music: As You Remember Them - Plastic FlexidiscThisGuyFrritz2010-11-20 | Something I got from a flea market back in the Summer of 2007 (with a bunch of other 7-inch records). I have been considering uploading this for quite a while. Meanwhile, Miguel uploaded his copy to YouTube when he was "damusician" (with 3 other YT accounts). There are those of us who remember those accounts. I suppose you might remember when I had my "Frritzz" account. But they are gone due to the WMG and other stupid copyright issues (Perhaps some of you had that experience, as well). Maybe it was a good thing I have not uploaded back then because that Pioneer PL-518 I was using had a very light tonearm and it would "bounce" very easily on the warped part of the flexidisc. I was wondering what other player I could use, even that Audiotronics 312T classroom record player. Well, now that I have a $5 Pioneer PL-L70, the flexidisc can play very well even through the warped part.LIMAHL / GIORGIO MORODER - Neverending Story Theme Song and Ivory TowerThisGuyFrritz2010-11-20 | *** Content owned by WMG. But, thank goodness, they're not gonna block it! ***
My first time in months since I've uploaded records playing.
I got it brand new at Record World in 1985, some months after seeing the movie in the summer of '84. Note that the version on the 45 is different from the one in the movie. I did a comparison and noticed the one in the movie sounded different and was better. Maybe that version would be in the original soundtrack album. Same with "Ivory Tower". Again, not what you would hear in the movie.
The first movie is better than the second (of course). Never seen the 3rd one, but I have read VERY NEGATIVE reviews about it.
Played on my Pioneer PL-L70My DELIBERATELY Slow Attempt In Typing a MessageThisGuyFrritz2010-11-19 | Alfter seeing CoolDudeClem's rant about using Notepad on videos and doing surveys, I thought I would try.
Note that when I said what I did "tonight", it was actually in the afternoon on November 18, 2010 (when this video was taken).
OK, enjoy my DELIBERATELY non-professional video.(2 of 2) 1980s Pioneer PL-L70 TurntableThisGuyFrritz2010-11-17 | The 2nd half of my aprroximately half-hour video
Here's my demo (and update) on my stuff. This video focuses on the Pioneer PL-L70, which is taking place of the PL-518 that was on my previous uploads. Here I'm demonstrating a few things while playing a few records (Including the original 1969 version of "Popcorn" by Gershon Kingsley).
Also in this video:
Panasonic DMP-BD65 (my first Blu-ray player)
Magnavox MSR90D6 DVD Recorder
Onkyo TX-8211 Stereo Receiver
Panasonic PV-9450
Video taken with my Kodak Zi8
Edited with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9(1 of 2) 1980s Pioneer PL-L70 TurntableThisGuyFrritz2010-11-16 | This video is about a half an hour long, which is why it's in 2 parts.
Here's my demo (and update) on my stuff. This video focuses on the Pioneer PL-L70, which is taking place of the PL-518 that was on my previous uploads. You'll also see a pair of Sony SRS-015 speakers that I got at a flea market about a year before the PL-L70. The Sony SS-U310's are laying in my room (trying to be safe about that). I may be using them again, however soon that may be. The records playing on the PL-L70 were from also from the same flea market.
Also in this video:
Panasonic DMP-BD65 (my first Blu-ray player)
Magnavox MSR90D6 DVD Recorder
Onkyo TX-8211 Stereo Receiver
Panasonic PV-9450
I thought there were a few interesting things to see on our way back to New York. One particular thing I got as change after buying items is a Rhode Island state quarter. Maybe I'll keep that as a souvernir.
That concludes the series of videos taken in June 16th and 17 of 2010 (FINALLY!). I wouldn't mind doing it again. In fact, we're talking about going to Rhode Island sometime this fall. If we go, there will be "More Newport Mansions, 2010".
The remainder of our visit to the Green Animals Topiary Gardens in Portsmouth, RI. Then we head back towards New York. We saw a few wind turbines. The map at the end of this part shows how we went from Portsouth RI to the north in Somerset, MA via I-95 and to the west in RI.
Continuing where we left off on Part 12. The last place we visited before going back to New York was the Green Animals Topiary Gardens in Portsmouth, RI. This continues with what we saw in the gardens.
* Music * BEETHOVEN: "Spring" Sonata (1st Movement) HANDEL: Harp Concerto (1st Movement) BEETHOVEN: Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 16 (3rd Movement)
Camera: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam
Edited with Sony Vegas Studio 9Fireworks in Our Neighborhood - July 4 2010ThisGuyFrritz2010-07-05 | Taken with my Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam in widescreen mode. The Sony can capture low light better than my other cameras. You'll see what was seen from my house in Dutchess County.
While taking videos (before you would see the fireworks), one of our neighbors was playing Hip-Hop with explicit words. That's why I replaced the soundtrack in that part.
After the fireworks, the electric power went off across the road but hasn't gone off on our side. Maybe due to fireworks?
Continuing where we left off on Part 10. We get a closer look at the Moongate at Chateau-Sur-Mer (Wetmore House) (as the tourguide mentioned "Castle by the Sea"). We also see the names of the trees we observe. I used subtitles in places where it's too fast to read a sign.
The last place we visited before going back to New York was the Green Animals Topiary Gardens in Portsmouth, RI. We saw a wind turbine on the way there. You'll see the garden itself in the next part.
This shows our visit to Rosecliff. No picture taken would be allowed in the mansions, which is why you'll only see outside shots. One of the things we've learned in Rosecliff was that a few movies were made in there.
This shows the remaining part of our visit to Rosecliff. My sister and I observed the names of the trees, there (see the signs for names of the trees). Then we went to Chateau Sur Mer (Wetmore House) (as the tourguide mentioned, "Castle by the Sea"). No picture taken would be allowed in the mansions, which is why I would turn off my camcorder as we go in. One of the things the tourguide mentioned was the Chinese Moongate. I thought I gotta see it after the tour. The next upload will give you a closer look at it.
This shows the remaining part of our Cliff Walk visit. Then we went to Rosecliff. One of the things we've learned during the short tour is that a few movies were made in that mansion. This part ends when I turn off my camcorder as we entered the mansion (no picture taken would be allowed in the mansion).
In this video, we talked about the word "jeep". We also try to clarify about Eugene the Jeep and Swee' Pea, who appeared in some Popeye cartoons. Also includes a little jeep trivia.
* Music * DELIBES: Dance of the Nubian Slave Girls from "Faust" BEETHOVEN: Symphony #6 (2nd Movement - Scene by the Brook)
This continues with the Marble House (where we left off on Part 4).
The next morning (June 17) we packed up to leave the Travelodge before we visit a few more places. You'll see me clearing up a mirror. There's even a Hamilton Beach hair dryer (in case if anyone wants to know). :-] You'll also see the Travelodge's office and the place where we had our breakfast. I had to slow it down in that part since I was quickly taking videos while my dad pays the bill. This part ends when I made some mispronunciations (deliberate) of some places I've observed.
No picture taken would be allowed in the mansions. That's why I would turn off my camera whenever I entered them.
Some camera shots were kinda tilted. Thanks to the video editing software I used, I could straighten up the picture. Perhaps you can bear with the way I've managed that.
In 2 of the mansions we've visited, we get an Audio Antenna portable media player with headphone so we could take our times listening to the tour. There were a couple of classical pieces I recognized while taking the tour. One was by Schubert (see below) and the other was the 3rd movement of Haydn's "Emperor" Quartet.
After the tour, we checked out the outside of The Breakers. Later, we went to the Marble House. This part ends with a little bit of rain and a sign that says "Caution: Wet Floor". :-]
Our first destination in Newport, RI was The Breakers. This is where we get tickets to visit 5 places (The Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff, Chateau Sur Mer and the Green Animals Topiary Gardens). Note that there were times when my camera shots were kind of tilted. So, thanks to the video editing software, I managed to keep the picture straight. Perhaps you can bear with that.
No picture taken would be allowed in the mansions. That's why I turned off my camera whenever I entered one of them.
In The Breakers, you get an Audio Antenna portable media player with headphones so you can take your time listening to the audio tour. I recognized a couple of classical pieces while taking the tour. One of them was by Haydn (see below) and the other was from Schubert's "Trout" Quintet (you'll hear that in Part 4).
This is after we arrived at The Ocean State. This is where we find the Travelodge in Middletown, RI. We went over two bridges. One of them was the Jamestown Verrazano Bridge (not to be confused with the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in NYC). The other was the Newport Bridge. You'll also see the only time the EZ-Pass was used on this trip.
That GPS device (Magellan Road Mate) came in handy to find our way there. My dad had me as a "co-pilot" to help him out. My mom and sister sorta helped out, as well. Even though I haven't quite entered our destination right on the Magellan, it wasn't too far off and it worked out very well.
* Music * SMETANA: The Moldau from "My Country" DEBUSSY: La Mer (1st Movement)
This is the first in a series of uploads documenting our visit to Rhode Island. You'll see how I manage to use our GPS device while holding my camcorder. I didn't realize that my camcorder wasn't in widescreen mode until we were in Stormville, NY. That's why you'll see 4:3 ratio ("old" standard) during the first few minutes and then 16:9 ratio (widescreen). This part ends when we arrive at The Ocean State itself.
Music: SMETANA: The Moldau from "My Country"
Camera: Sony CCD-TRV608 Hi-8 Handycam
Edited with Sony Vegas Studio 9A Blue Planet DVD with a Protective Layer (April 28, 2010)ThisGuyFrritz2010-05-25 | This video has been ready for uploaded for quite a while. I could've gotten this done already. :-P Well, now that it's up, enjoy the video.
I thought I've read (or heard) about these things for DVD's and CD's. What would a supposedly "protective" add-on layer do to a DVD? This video will show you.
I might as well clarify that it was some previous owner who put the layer on a DVD.
By the way, "The Blue Planet - Seas of Life" is sure worth watching on my 26-inch Toshiba HDTV (what you see in the video). Better than the IMAX movie with the same name in 1990, which has nothing to do with the BBC series. Both the IMAX movie and BBC series I got from a local library. The IMAX movie was already returned while I renewed the remaining 2 DVD's to have a chance to see them.
The whole video takes about 14 minutes. That's why I've uploaded it in 2 parts.
Here, I'm trying out a few things I haven't done before on Sony Vegas Studio (such as, moving videos around).
Random stuff in this part:
* A few of my Beatles CDs
* Random YT stuff (including stuff about WMG)
(Including a picture on Audio Cleaning Lab, which you can find at the end of this CoolDudeClem video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fecEJxh3SpE )
*** There's even a "whopfrog" clip in this video ***
* A game of PONG stuck in a loop
Edited with Sony Vegas Studio 9(1 of 2) Miscellaneous Videos Taken With My Samsung S-630ThisGuyFrritz2010-04-10 | The whole video is about 14 minutes longs. That's why I've uploaded it in 2 parts.
Here, I'm trying out a few things I haven't done before with Sony Vegas (such as, moving videos around).
Random stuff included in this part:
* A few YT videos I was watching while taking videos (sometimes you'll see 2 YT clips going on)
There's even a "whopfrog" clip floating around in this video.
* My PNY 4 GB SD card from Best Buy
* Other abbreviations for WTF
* A little review of the GE A730
Edited with Sony Vegas Studio 9Snowmobile Racing, February 2010 - Taken by my sister - Video 8ThisGuyFrritz2010-03-26 | Re-uploaded with correct captions.
Original upload had 54 views.
Taken by my sister with her Sony Video 8 Handycam. She went with someone she knows to Fulton, NY. He got involved with the race. I don't know where you can see him, but he's in there. She said the race was LOUD.
Edited by me using Sony Vegas Studio 9.(2 of 2) Poughkeepsie Galleria (March 9, 2010)ThisGuyFrritz2010-03-25 | *** Continued from the previous video ***
A little tour of the shopping mall in Dutchess County, NY.