Mary, I am fairly certain that did didn't use "that chair" when I heard him perform. I saw him playing with the round piano bench provided by the college. He was spinning it around, trying to get the height he liked. I'm using a new adjustable bench that was my Christmas gift. It seems to cause less stress on my shoulders and lower back when the height is only slightly adjusted. GG was on to something. I guess most pianists have experimented with bench height.. <div>
<br></div><div>If you are looking for something to read which will really rock your world, I recommend "Dr. Mary's Monkey", a complex story of polio virus, biological weapons and the Kennedy assassination.. </div>
<div><br></div><div>Regards, Anita<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 2:09 PM, maryellen jensen <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:maryellenjensen28@hotmail.com">maryellenjensen28@hotmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<font style="font-size:16pt" size="4">Sorry that I can't join in the admiration of "hairshirt" inspiration with you Fred.</font><font style="font-size:16pt" size="4"> Well, no, I'm <u>not</u> sorry about it at all. <br>
<br>Did you know that Gould didn't always use that chair? Have you seen the "extras", the "outtakes" of that PBS showing of "Genius Within"? Bert Gould made another chair for his son which is in fine condition and which Gould used "off camera" and which is in the possession of Lorne Tulk. On camera Hairshirt Chair - makes the music better for you? Bach would cringe at the whole idea.<br>
<br>"Awesome" "Magic" ??? <br><br>Mary <br></font><font style="font-size:16pt" size="4"><br></font><div><div></div><hr>Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:37:51 -0800<br>From: <a href="mailto:boyboy_8@yahoo.com" target="_blank">boyboy_8@yahoo.com</a><br>
To: <a href="mailto:f_minor@glenngould.org" target="_blank">f_minor@glenngould.org</a><br>Subject: [f_minor] GG on television<div><div class="h5"><br><br><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="font:inherit" valign="top">
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aah-wMG9F4A&feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aah-wMG9F4A&feature=related</a><br><br>Just enjoying this now. What strikes me is the super intense ability of GG to focus his thoughts, his imagination and his mind into such a clear vision that when his fingers start playing the outcome is almost magic. What also amazes me and this might sound silly but how he managed to deal with the discomfort of sitting down on that seat-less chair, having the middle piece of support strut to have his butt sitting on top of....how could he not feel discomfort and yet, and yet.....he seems to push the pain (??) away or overcome the physical sensation and produce the most awesome music. Magic indeed......<br>
<br>Regards,<br><br>Fred Houpt<br></td></tr></tbody></table><br></div></div></div> </div></div>
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