Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 4.5

I am a huge fan of British Humor - and some of their TV as well like "Have I got news for you" and "QI".

Compared to US television the Brits can be very raunchy and would say stuff that would give the American FCC multiple heart attacks (like Stephen Fry’s famous "arse gravy" quote).

This episode of HIGNFY with Brian Blessed as the host was so hilarious that the BBC didn’t broadcast it. But some generous soul made available via YouTube.

Enjoy!

When you are a genius you are a genius. No matter how big or small your capabilities are - you should stand out and not try to fit in. You always can “fit in” once you are dead. Social conformity is a pest to the excellence of the human mind.

There not much a simple soul and music lover like me can write about such a genius.

I remember when I was 16 and a coworker introduced and educated me about classical music. Since I loved symphonic soundtracks like Star Wars or Star Trek II that was easily done - and I was hooked. Loved Beethoven and his wild emotions and free spirit. Mozart - nah - that was shallow. My coworker told me to be patient - and the taste for Mozart would come with maturity. Now that I am an old fart myself I have to say he was right. Now I am very much into Mozart and much more can hear and appreciate all his subtleties and nuances.

The challenge with Mozart - for any new acolyte of classical music - is his huge volume of work. It ranges from entertaining little melodies to to breath taking requiems. There is music for almost any occasion and mood in his huge repertoire.

Click to play “The Marriage of Figaro - Overture”:

Click to play “Klaviersonate Nr. 15 C-dur KV 495″:

Click to play “Symphonie Nr. 31 D-dur KV 297 ‘Pariser’”:

So if you like what you just heard and want to dig deeper buy one of the many “Best of Mozart” CD or MP3 collections. Check the pieces and maybe pick one piece that you enjoyed in particular.

His operas range from easy to monumental, so if you want to see one go to YouTube and dig a bit deeper. The Magic Flute is always a safe choice and charming, Don Giovanni is more like Heavy Metal.

More? Mozart @ Wikipedia