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I found this on Facebook and thought that Pigsquealer might get a kick out of it.
The addition of the Saxophone Family to the Military Band instrumentation adds an entirely new tonality to the ensemble, and opens up an entirely new vista for superb effects. The characteristic timbre of the Saxophone cannot be mistaken for that of any other instrument; it is somewhat like the Alto Clarinet or the Cor Anglais, but far more noticeable and of greater volume and incisiveness than either. Bands without the Saxophone in their instrumentation are missing one of the most potent factors of a well-balanced instrumentation.
I can’t quit laughingI found this on Facebook and thought that Pigsquealer might get a kick out of it.
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It's been redeveloped and now has shops, restaurants, bars, leisure activities, used for filming etc.Side note: being a continental former Floyd fan, I had always thought the power plant above was some kind of cover designer fantasy. The first time I saw the plant (Battersea ?) for real from the train, it was a shock. This thing DOES exist ! Amazing piece of architecture, I hope it can be saved as landmark.
There is also a lift which takes you to the top of one of the towers to get a view. Cool place, my grandfather worked at the power station many years ago, checking emissions quite unbelievably.....It's been redeveloped and now has shops, restaurants, bars, leisure activities, used for filming etc.
It's a listed building so has to be preserved and has restrictions on any changes to the buildingAmazing piece of architecture, I hope it can be saved as landmark.
Yes it is the Battersea Power Station London UK. I remember the day the pig got loose. Bad piggy, It was all over the news here in Los Angeles. Everyone thought it was an advertising/promotional scheme for Pink Floyd. Flying pigs get remarkable news coverage.Side note: being a continental former Floyd fan, I had always thought the power plant above was some kind of cover designer fantasy. The first time I saw the plant (Battersea ?) for real from the train, it was a shock. This thing DOES exist ! Amazing piece of architecture, I hope it can be saved as landmark.
I didn't know that, I'll have to add it to the list to visit 🙂The power station itself has quite a history. As other members have mentioned above it has been completely renovated into a public complex. Someday I’m going to have a pint there.
I didn't know that, I'll have to add it to the list to visit 🙂
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Yes, that's right, this plane is named 'The Swine Flew.' If you'll look at the fuselage or engine pod side view and stretch your imagination, you'll note its resemblance to that of a pig's body; in fact, the profile's similarity to that barn-yard critter was so great that I initially called my design the 'Flying Pig.' How did the Flying Pig get renamed the Swine Flew? Well, there's an obvious and simple answer to that question.
Once I had the little critter built, I couldn't wait for a calm day for a test flight. [...] Dan Lockhart, my witty friend (even a bit corny at times, myself, and the Flying Pig. [...] Dan launched 'piggy wiggy' into the wind. As soon as she left his hand, we both knew we had a winner. [...] The plan worked. Dan and I walked over to the plane. We both drew a deep breath, and he exclaimed: The Swine Flew! What more can I say?