rhys, to chess
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Almost a year since I started playing and I've finally hit 600 #ELO.

I've seen some IMs say that the 'hell wall' in #chess is around 600, and my play is highly volatile depending on how tired/well/hungover I am, so I'm not expecting to get much better quickly.

I'm not sure what to aim for next. Double my rating in the next year? Hit 1,000 by end of the year? Maybe six months? Something like that.

TheMetalDog, to random
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dave, to random
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It's sad to hear about the death of one of my Wild West Midlands heroes. The light shines on.

Richard Tandy, ELO keyboardist who shaped band’s futuristic sound, dies aged 76
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/may/02/richard-tandy-dies-aged-76-death-elo-electric-light-orchestra-keyboardist

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The Electric Light Orchestra's Richard Tandy has died at age 76. His bandmate, Jeff Lynne, announced the news on Facebook, saying, “He was a remarkable musician & friend and I’ll cherish the lifetime of memories we had together.” Here's more from Stereogum.

https://flip.it/XU3v7r

#Music #MusicNews #ELO #ElectricLightOrchestra #RichardTandy #RIP #InMemoriam

SergKoren, to music
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It looks like Jeff Lynne and ELO are on their final tour this year. I’ll miss new music, but I can enjoy what is.

TheMetalDog, to random
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“We never did any TV-throwing – I’d rather nick ’em than throw ’em out the window”: Jeff Lynne recalls how easy it was for ELO to take over the 70s
From working with Roy Wood and hanging with the Beatles to finding that songs simply poured out of him, the bandleader still can’t believe his luck

https://www.loudersound.com/features/jeff-lynne-elo-early-years

Grumpfff, to random French
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Bonjour les p’tits mammouths, bien dormi ?
Bon jeudi le mastomonde





ELO - Mr. Blue Sky - Live - Hyde Park - 2014

https://yt.artemislena.eu/watch?v=LMY5xe36cfE

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@RuthODay @YakyuNightOwl @tabletopmania @ted_duffield @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

I post this in the aftermath of 's 4th of a possible 155 victories in 2024.

Shea Langeliers drops not one, not two, but 3 HRs against Texas.

objective judgment

selfless action

willing, engaged acceptance of all events

https://youtu.be/5VuLMKZiTMY?si=KyvmvEwTf32g_rBX

YusufToropov,
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Doctor_J_, to random
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Oh. It’s just a tour. “Over & Out” sounds like a farewell tour, Jeff is 76 I guess.

From: @Doctor_J_
https://mastodon.social/

Galley, (edited ) to random
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This weekend I did a little remastering. I scored an original Australian pressing of the Xanadu soundtrack on Discogs. It sounds great but is very low in volume and lacks bass. The 1998 remaster is an ear bleeder!

Galley,
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stooovie, to random
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This song sounds like Jeff Lynne challenged himself how many diminished harmonies he can cram into one song

https://youtu.be/SpiDcQkutE4?si=JOWLusOKzAdtMJyl

EllieK, to music
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Hold On Tight!

For today's feel-good track, I offer you a bit of nostalgia with ELO and Hold on Tight (To Your Dreams)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=UkekqVPIc2M&si=HPr5qQEaMH9K5JKO

Or listen on your service of choice:
https://songwhip.com/electric-light-orchestra/hold-on-tight

Enjoy your day (or evening), friends.

YusufToropov, to random
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@caseyjonesed @tabletopmania @ted_duffield @sendtherunners @RuthODay @cbtryon @aurelia @AlisonW_RedSox @BigEarl @stlcolorbaseball @cardboardkarl @OhhJim @sullybaseball @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @Eilistraee @WebScorpion

You recall correctly, @YakyuNightOwl . It was the Pirates. What would you like to hear tomorrow?

YusufToropov,
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Riduidel, to LEGO French
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Vous saviez qu'il existe un classement des briques lego préférées des gens ? Pas moi. https://brickelo.com/results

BeefGriller, to music
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Not my favorite song, but is such a slappin’ song!

https://youtu.be/aQUlA8Hcv4s?si=h8Oscbw4DrjfI8-N

BeefGriller,
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@Sandchigger Thank you for asking! My favorite song is Don’t Bring Me Down. The beat is HEAVY, the guitar riffs are striking, the vocals are hot, and the keyboard just brings it all together!

https://youtu.be/z9nkzaOPP6g?si=HGct5eVTSBLH2LHC

TheMetalDog, to Depression
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EricTodoEstaAqui, to lacabine
ianRobinson, to apple
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gilesforyou, to HashtagGames
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"It's Over You"


Having come full circle, I am done.

I promise.

jake4480, (edited ) to Metal
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Thursday's almost over here- here's a quick . I understand the theme is .

First up, a pair from Skeletonwitch.

"Fire From the Sky"
https://youtu.be/2mqRKzSeNn0

and "From a Cloudless Sky"
https://youtu.be/V8nmzQLMBvQ

Bowie's "Starman" definitely counts for third.
https://youtu.be/tRcPA7Fzebw

Next up is "Mr. Blue Sky". (That's right. I'm an ELO fan.)
https://youtu.be/wuJIqmha2Hk

And finally, from my favorite guitarist ever, "Purple Haze". Gotta kiss that sky!
https://youtu.be/WGoDaYjdfSg

HeatherNatalie, to random
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My controversial take is that I like Electric Light Orchestra in every era.

Even Balance of Power.
Especially Xanadu.
Even Jeff Lynne's ELO era.

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