I just realized that the "Nutcracker Suite" is the greatest thing ever.

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Unfortunately I don't have a copy. I am trying to make do with Swan Lake.

― Rockist Scientist, Tuesday, 10 February 2004 02:07 (twenty-two years ago)

All I ever wanted to be was a ballerina.

― Rockist Scientist, Tuesday, 10 February 2004 02:08 (twenty-two years ago)

I passed up the opportunity to go see Giselle last week. Maybe rockist of me; i had 2 free tickets. I just cant get into ballet.

Tho yes obv. i did think the Nutcracker was the greatest thing when i was 7 or so.

― pete s, Tuesday, 10 February 2004 02:10 (twenty-two years ago)

I had a date with a pretty ballerina.
Her hair so brilliant that it hurt my eyes.

― may pang (maypang), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 02:12 (twenty-two years ago)

i prefer the ballbuster suite

― the surface noise (electricsound), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 02:12 (twenty-two years ago)

They do say that everyone becomes a Romantic in their old age (not sure how old you are, though, Rockist). I suppose that means in your REALLY old age you'll become a New Romantic and listen to a lot of Visage, Spandau Ballet, and early Duran Duran.

Seriously, though, the "Nutcracker Suite" and "Swan Lake" are great pieces when one manages to get past how ubiquitous they are and also the association with xmas time.

― Nom De Plume (Nom De Plume), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 02:14 (twenty-two years ago)

Saw some newer production on PBS at home in December, a British one -- pretty good. I've been so used to the one with Baryshnikov that it was nice to get an alternate take at last!

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 02:17 (twenty-two years ago)

Maybe tonight I've hit the moment when my brain chemistry shifts and I begin to like classical music. (I am closer to 38 than 7.)

Actually the only person I've ever known who was at some point a professional ballerina hates the Nutcracker Suite, but I guess that's understandable given how many times she's probably danced to it (mostly as a student).

x-post: I always remember a lesbian friend from college saying Baryshnikov was the one man she would consider sleeping with.

― Rockist Scientist, Tuesday, 10 February 2004 02:21 (twenty-two years ago)

We used to have a great version witth a voiceover by Peter Usitov.

― Alex in NYC (vassifer), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 02:35 (twenty-two years ago)

Not to forget this nugget:
"Nut Rocker" (Tchaikovsky arr. Fowley): B Bumble & The Stingers

― t\'\'t (t\'\'t), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 03:08 (twenty-two years ago)

I think there's enough good material in Swan Lake for a solid EP.

― Rockist Scientist, Tuesday, 10 February 2004 03:13 (twenty-two years ago)

"Nut Rocker" was the Boston Bruins TV theme song forever. it may have been done by the Venturers, though, and just titled Nutty.
ELP also covered it on Pictures at an Exibition.

― jim wentworth (wench), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 04:57 (twenty-two years ago)

I take it you're not talking about Neil Simon's "Nutcraker Suite" which was "as uplifting as Jane Russell's cross-your-heart bra."

― dave225 (Dave225), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 13:17 (twenty-two years ago)

"as seen through my eyesss ah!"

― mark grout (mark grout), Tuesday, 10 February 2004 13:19 (twenty-two years ago)

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