Comments for Chinese Music in China http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog Music Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:44:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Concert 2012-04-21 by Paul http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=95#comment-109 Paul Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:44:09 +0000 http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=95#comment-109 You didn't say how the concert was...and I can't get the sound files to open. Is it a mac problem? What format did you save them as? It's great you're getting out for some music! You didn’t say how the concert was…and I can’t get the sound files to open. Is it a mac problem? What format did you save them as? It’s great you’re getting out for some music!

]]> Comment on Lack of posts recently… by Paul http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=92#comment-104 Paul Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:04:43 +0000 http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=92#comment-104 Looking forward to your blog -- is it true there is more Chinese music in little Tucson than in all of huge Beijing?! Looking forward to your blog — is it true there is more Chinese music in little Tucson than in all of huge Beijing?!

]]> Comment on About by andrew http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?page_id=2#comment-103 andrew Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:05:39 +0000 http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?page_id=2#comment-103 Hi Charles, The site I've had the best impression of, and ordered a couple of small things from is Eason Enterprises. They are out of Singapore, but they have consistently high quality instruments, so I've heard. If I was in the market for an instrument that I didn't have any friends in China to help me choose a good one. Check them out at: http://www.eason.com.sg/ Hi Charles, The site I’ve had the best impression of, and ordered a couple of small things from is Eason Enterprises. They are out of Singapore, but they have consistently high quality instruments, so I’ve heard. If I was in the market for an instrument that I didn’t have any friends in China to help me choose a good one. Check them out at: http://www.eason.com.sg/

]]> Comment on About by Charles Whitehill http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?page_id=2#comment-100 Charles Whitehill Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:40:59 +0000 http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?page_id=2#comment-100 Andrew: I came across your blog at the Summer Thunder site where I listen to your mp3 recordings. I am looking for information about purchasing a Da Ruan. Anything about quality instruments distributed here in the US. I've seen plenty of dealers in China, but shipping from there is very expensive, and frankly can't evaluate the item based on the description, picture or price. I am looking for one with 1.) round, reinforced sound holes, 2.) a bridge where I set intonation via screw adjustment, and 3.) one with the shallow cut-out near where the body meets the neck. If you could, please recommend a knowledgeable player or instrument seller to help me look for the right instrument. Thanks for you help Charles Andrew:
I came across your blog at the Summer Thunder site where I listen to your mp3 recordings. I am looking for information about purchasing a Da Ruan. Anything about quality instruments distributed here in the US. I’ve seen plenty of dealers in China, but shipping from there is very expensive, and frankly can’t evaluate the item based on the description, picture or price. I am looking for one with 1.) round, reinforced sound holes, 2.) a bridge where I set intonation via screw adjustment, and 3.) one with the shallow cut-out near where the body meets the neck. If you could, please recommend a knowledgeable player or instrument seller to help me look for the right instrument.

Thanks for you help
Charles

]]> Comment on IBM Chinese New Year Party by andrew http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=79#comment-97 andrew Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:48:36 +0000 http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=79#comment-97 I've asked about the video, but no response yet. (Most people are taking off for the New Year now, but I hope to get some news after the holiday.) I’ve asked about the video, but no response yet. (Most people are taking off for the New Year now, but I hope to get some news after the holiday.)

]]> Comment on First Rehearsal of Summer Thunder Beijing Branch by Ping http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=88#comment-96 Ping Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:41:41 +0000 http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=88#comment-96 Great!! I am glad that Summer Thunder Beijing Branch has been officially set up. Ask Ma Yan to join and I hope soon you will have a complete band. Great!! I am glad that Summer Thunder Beijing Branch has been officially set up. Ask Ma Yan to join and I hope soon you will have a complete band.

]]> Comment on IBM Chinese New Year Party by Ping http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=79#comment-95 Ping Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:34:15 +0000 http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=79#comment-95 Wow, Andrew, you rock at the other side of the earth!! I did not know that you were going to play at the Beijing Workers' stadium! It is a huge place. Not only did you play, but you also sung (although a little hard for me to imagine). I am very proud of you too. Wow, Andrew, you rock at the other side of the earth!! I did not know that you were going to play at the Beijing Workers’ stadium! It is a huge place. Not only did you play, but you also sung (although a little hard for me to imagine). I am very proud of you too.

]]> Comment on IBM Chinese New Year Party by Tina Zhang http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=79#comment-94 Tina Zhang Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:58:08 +0000 http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=79#comment-94 Congratulations on your New Year erhu performance! It's amazing to see those pictures online. It would be better if you can get a video clip online later. Happy New Year! Congratulations on your New Year erhu performance! It’s amazing to see those pictures online. It would be better if you can get a video clip online later. Happy New Year!

]]> Comment on IBM Chinese New Year Party by andrew http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=79#comment-93 andrew Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:42:44 +0000 http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=79#comment-93 I don't know if there is video yet. They had many cameras, and it seemed that they were following everything. I don't know if it will especially lead to more contacts. More people recognize me now, but it really seems that extremely few people play music as a hobby like us, especially for those working at IBM. I don’t know if there is video yet. They had many cameras, and it seemed that they were following everything. I don’t know if it will especially lead to more contacts. More people recognize me now, but it really seems that extremely few people play music as a hobby like us, especially for those working at IBM.

]]> Comment on IBM Chinese New Year Party by Paul http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=79#comment-92 Paul Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:33:04 +0000 http://www.summerthundermusic.com/AndrewBlog/?p=79#comment-92 A new star in China!! Congratulations on your biggest performance, Andrew! Is there video?!!? I'm so proud of you -- and this should lead to some great contacts so you can play more with the locals. Wow! You are amazing! A new star in China!! Congratulations on your biggest performance, Andrew! Is there video?!!? I’m so proud of you — and this should lead to some great contacts so you can play more with the locals. Wow! You are amazing!

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