Wake for Byron: All that and a bag of chips...

[Cheyenne]

Is this the thread you were looking for?



I cannot believe that Chey could not remember something...

Correction, if I HAD seen it, I would have remembered it. I hadn't ever seen it so I couldn't find it.

 

[patient1]

Is this the thread you were looking for?



I cannot believe that Chey could not remember something...

She's a masterful searcher when it comes to something she's read, but reading the original material once upon a time is the qualifier, as you well know. The closest she could come was a written reference to the thread that had no link.

"Art of the Fugue" was a great find, but No, that's not it. It was merely a byproduct of the Bach searches. Of course, the word "Bach" is too short to search.
You have to use "Bach's " or something else.

The thread which I was looking for was one in which Byron and I discussed Bach's Brandenburg Concerti, ( all six of them, I think. ) our earliest memorable interaction. I think he started it. I'm not coming up with too much searching about period instruments that the music was written for, either, which I'm sure I brought up at the time, because they were featured in the favorite version I owned.

I have learned that many don't know the difference between a "Voila!" and a "viola".

Likewise, there isn't much trace of that Tour de Force, the Gusty Wind proof, even though the page of personal information Byron produced about her was struck in a matter of hours. I suspect that thread moved to the moderator forum and has since been buried.

The find all posts by feature seems to have a limit. Find all threads by Byron shows 200, all of them 2014.

Here is a vintage Byron Quote from 2003-
(http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?p=6765524#post6765524 )

"Instrumentally, J.S. Bach has no peer. One cannot even talk about music and not mention Bach. But in terms of a capella vocal music, the pinnacle of Western music is Palestrina. Personally, I'm inclined toward his contemporary, Lassus. The latter is much more expressive, to me, and his harmonies are more daring. But lately, I've had to admit, Palestrina's music is perfect. There are no flaws in it. That anything could be so tremendously complex and also flawless is why his music has been held up as the model of perfection in choral composition for 400 years. Compared to Lassus, his music seems somewhat bland at first. But, like Bach, with repeated listening, a universe unfolds."

He was complaining about his disappearing posts at the time. Maybe it was one of those glitch periods on Lit. In the end, the thread I wanted to find was more sentimental than profound, and mostly just me and Byron passing the time on a slow afternoon. My memories might be more pleasurable as they are, instead of how it actually happened.

 

[Queersetti]

The find all posts by feature seems to have a limit. Find all threads by Byron shows 200, all of them 2014.

Under "Display Options" at the bottom of the front page, you can set the board to be ordered by thread starter. It will give you an alphabetical list. Takes a little clicking to find a particular person, but once you do, you can see all their threads listed.

 

[sethp]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[Lorilei]

She's a masterful searcher when it comes to something she's read, but reading the original material once upon a time is the qualifier, as you well know. The closest she could come was a written reference to the thread that had no link.

"Art of the Fugue" was a great find, but No, that's not it. It was merely a byproduct of the Bach searches. Of course, the word "Bach" is too short to search.
You have to use "Bach's " or something else.

The thread which I was looking for was one in which Byron and I discussed Bach's Brandenburg Concerti, ( all six of them, I think. ) our earliest memorable interaction. I think he started it. I'm not coming up with too much searching about period instruments that the music was written for, either, which I'm sure I brought up at the time, because they were featured in the favorite version I owned.

I have learned that many don't know the difference between a "Voila!" and a "viola".

Likewise, there isn't much trace of that Tour de Force, the Gusty Wind proof, even though the page of personal information Byron produced about her was struck in a matter of hours. I suspect that thread moved to the moderator forum and has since been buried.

The find all posts by feature seems to have a limit. Find all threads by Byron shows 200, all of them 2014.

Here is a vintage Byron Quote from 2003-
(http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?p=6765524#post6765524 )

"Instrumentally, J.S. Bach has no peer. One cannot even talk about music and not mention Bach. But in terms of a capella vocal music, the pinnacle of Western music is Palestrina. Personally, I'm inclined toward his contemporary, Lassus. The latter is much more expressive, to me, and his harmonies are more daring. But lately, I've had to admit, Palestrina's music is perfect. There are no flaws in it. That anything could be so tremendously complex and also flawless is why his music has been held up as the model of perfection in choral composition for 400 years. Compared to Lassus, his music seems somewhat bland at first. But, like Bach, with repeated listening, a universe unfolds."

He was complaining about his disappearing posts at the time. Maybe it was one of those glitch periods on Lit. In the end, the thread I wanted to find was more sentimental than profound, and mostly just me and Byron passing the time on a slow afternoon. My memories might be more pleasurable as they are, instead of how it actually happened.

Did you try Bach*? That sometimes works with 4 letter words.

 

[patient1]

Did you try Bach*? That sometimes works with 4 letter words.

It worked better, to be sure. It generated this gem-

"D minor: the saddest of all keys."

http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=467952&highlight=Bach*

 

[cleaver]

i get that this wake
serves a very byron purpose.
i do.

and
i still post here.

but
can we bury him
before we misremember him more?

byron has always been a but.

i"d hate to bleach byron's but
in mindless mnemonic'd memoriam.

the sticky is a wonderful touch
that should be untouched
soon.

i actually enjoyed some of the shit i hated about the writer...

i don't want to lose that.

 

[Queersetti]

i get that this wake
serves a very byron purpose.
i do.

and
i still post here.

but
can we bury him
before we misremember him more?

byron has always been a but.

i"d hate to bleach byron's but
in mindless mnemonic'd memoriam.

the sticky is a wonderful touch
that should be untouched
soon.

i actually enjoyed some of the shit i hated about the writer...

i don't want to lose that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaVFuX8z26c

 

[Noor]

Obligatory Spinal Tap reference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaVFuX8z26c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI9APkJXDIE

 

[cleaver]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaVFuX8z26c

how are u q?

 

[Queersetti]

how are u q?

I'm well, thanks.

Feeling a bit of GB nostalgia...

 

[cleaver]

I'm well, thanks.

Feeling a bit of GB nostalgia...

that's what wakes are all about...

i do get it.

nostalgia

 

[Killswitch]

Sorry to hear this. How did he die? Cancer? It was obvious something was off with him for over a year judging by his weird posts. I assumed it was drug use.

 

[patient1]

Sorry to hear this. How did he die? Cancer? It was obvious something was off with him for over a year judging by his weird posts. I assumed it was drug use.

It was completely unexpected-

See post # 288

 

[Noor]

Sorry to hear this. How did he die? Cancer? It was obvious something was off with him for over a year judging by his weird posts. I assumed it was drug use.

It was an aneurysm.
I have been around him for about a year, so it could have been me or periods of drinking, or me and drinking

 

[Lorilei]

Sorry to hear this. How did he die? Cancer? It was obvious something was off with him for over a year judging by his weird posts. I assumed it was drug use.

You might want to try... oh, I don't know...reading the thread?

 

[snugglestruggle]

Did you try Bach*? That sometimes works with 4 letter words.

Oye my aching Bach

 

[Killswitch]

You might want to try... oh, I don't know...reading the thread?

I read most of it. I didn't see anything about how he passed.

 

[Killswitch]

It was an aneurysm.
I have been around him for about a year, so it could have been me or periods of drinking, or me and drinking

Ah. Well I'm sorry. Did you two get to meet? Or didn't it get that far yet.

And I don't think anyone would diminish your relationship and friendship with him if you never got the chance noor.

Just sayin.

 

[Zitella]

I have been a member since 2002, but not under this nic, obviously. I changed nics b/c when I finally found the gb I also found out how hateful posters can be to new posters. The world focuses on bullying. Child bullying specifically. Kids don't come close to the bullying that happens here. And you guys are adults. No wonder the cycle continues.

I noticed Byron within the first 10 mins I browsed the GB. Mainly bc he had so many threads. So did busybody. I also remember that signature of the girl laying on her side and a bleeding rose. I was aware of how intelligent he was. That was quickly evident in his posts. I followed along when he and dolf were pretending to be a couple. I read when his friends were calling him out on being a dick for awhile. No one knew why.

Byron has been a poster I have read consistently, aware of his temperaments in his postings. I am an unknown who loved to read most of Byron's posts and would like to offer my deepest condolences to Noor. He was loved by so many, like me that you will never know about.

 

[Noor]

Thank you, that is very sweet. I wish he had known, though he probably wouldn't have believed it.

I miss him so much right now, the music has stopped.

 

[Debbie]

I have been a member since 2002, but not under this nic, obviously. I changed nics b/c when I finally found the gb I also found out how hateful posters can be to new posters. The world focuses on bullying. Child bullying specifically. Kids don't come close to the bullying that happens here. And you guys are adults. No wonder the cycle continues.

I noticed Byron within the first 10 mins I browsed the GB. Mainly bc he had so many threads. So did busybody. I also remember that signature of the girl laying on her side and a bleeding rose. I was aware of how intelligent he was. That was quickly evident in his posts. I followed along when he and dolf were pretending to be a couple. I read when his friends were calling him out on being a dick for awhile. No one knew why.

Byron has been a poster I have read consistently, aware of his temperaments in his postings. I am an unknown who loved to read most of Byron's posts and would like to offer my deepest condolences to Noor. He was loved by so many, like me that you will never know about.

Apologies Noor for interrupting this thread.


Zitella, I have no idea what your original user name was. I am not trying to make you feel bad or give you a hard time. Was no one here kind to you or welcomed you at any time?

I ask because for the most part the GB has a bad reputation. Most of us know that and sometimes it is a bit like a hazing at a fraternity around here.
But it isn't like that all the time and there are people here who are welcoming
and for the most part that gets lost while drama gets more attention.

Anywhoo. I don't want to make you feel bad or nit pick at you.

Thanks for sharing your words with us about Byron. I read your post and smiled a little.

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

Correction, if I HAD seen it, I would have remembered it. I hadn't ever seen it so I couldn't find it.

She's a masterful searcher when it comes to something she's read, but reading the original material once upon a time is the qualifier, as you well know. The closest she could come was a written reference to the thread that had no link.

"Art of the Fugue" was a great find, but No, that's not it. It was merely a byproduct of the Bach searches. Of course, the word "Bach" is too short to search.
You have to use "Bach's " or something else.

The thread which I was looking for was one in which Byron and I discussed Bach's Brandenburg Concerti, ( all six of them, I think. ) our earliest memorable interaction. I think he started it. I'm not coming up with too much searching about period instruments that the music was written for, either, which I'm sure I brought up at the time, because they were featured in the favorite version I owned.

I have learned that many don't know the difference between a "Voila!" and a "viola".

Likewise, there isn't much trace of that Tour de Force, the Gusty Wind proof, even though the page of personal information Byron produced about her was struck in a matter of hours. I suspect that thread moved to the moderator forum and has since been buried.

The find all posts by feature seems to have a limit. Find all threads by Byron shows 200, all of them 2014.

Here is a vintage Byron Quote from 2003-
(http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?p=6765524#post6765524 )

"Instrumentally, J.S. Bach has no peer. One cannot even talk about music and not mention Bach. But in terms of a capella vocal music, the pinnacle of Western music is Palestrina. Personally, I'm inclined toward his contemporary, Lassus. The latter is much more expressive, to me, and his harmonies are more daring. But lately, I've had to admit, Palestrina's music is perfect. There are no flaws in it. That anything could be so tremendously complex and also flawless is why his music has been held up as the model of perfection in choral composition for 400 years. Compared to Lassus, his music seems somewhat bland at first. But, like Bach, with repeated listening, a universe unfolds."

He was complaining about his disappearing posts at the time. Maybe it was one of those glitch periods on Lit. In the end, the thread I wanted to find was more sentimental than profound, and mostly just me and Byron passing the time on a slow afternoon. My memories might be more pleasurable as they are, instead of how it actually happened.

 

[Dhalgren150]

Noor.

I send you peace and light in your time of loss.

Spirits blend forever bodies for a short time.

 

[Noor]

Unstuck Thank you Laurel, for giving Byron sticky status, he would have loved it!

Thank you everyone for posting. This morning I woke up after a couple hours of sleep and without thinking, checked for Byron. Then I looked at his picture for a while, while the Strawsb "Winter Long" melody started up in my head and became an earworm.

He sent me links to movies, documentaries and TV at least once a day, often several times a day, we had a very long written list of things to watch together so long that it would have taken years to get through it all esp. since we keep adding to it. Also upcoming series like Homeland, The Americans and Better Call Saul will be on. He was so looking forward to them.

So far I haven't watched anything at all since I last watched the current 24 on the 1st with him because I just couldn't bring myself to. I keep thinking about the 2 episodes we have missed since then, and maybe if I can find someone to watch them with me I can watch them. Maybe with a bit more distance I can.

Pre-Byron, I only really watched some Mystery and Masterpiece theater on PBS and I could easily slide back into that, but I think when I can handle it, I will start my way down the list. Some things, I suspect I will never watch

If anyone is curious about the list, let me know.