mrbouffant Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 What do you think? http://www.churchtimes.co.uk/showJob.asp?i...nd%20Layworkers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drd Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 One does wonder, as ever, how anyone can be 101% committed to anything, since it is an irrational quantity. I'd treat the advertisement with a large pinch of salt, I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJJ Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 One does wonder, as ever, how anyone can be 101% committed to anything, since it is an irrational quantity. I'd treat the advertisement with a large pinch of salt, I'm afraid. The only teaching job this week looks as if it is off the Archers too............... http://www.churchtimes.co.uk/showJob.asp?i...p;type=Teaching AJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusingMuso Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Anyone trained in management can always read between the lines, and my immediate reaction was to re-interpret this in the following way:- Every cleric’s dream Organist available soon through church closure. Redundant organist available due to being part of a losing team and failed mission. Experienced, qualified, ultra-reliable and conscientious. I am old and friendless but I try to make the best of my limited abilities. Exemplary clerical, lay and musical references; Anglican communicant, evangelising through music; flexible regarding musical styles, churchmanship and remuneration. A known yes man, I am an Anglican communicant and musician who will play anything for a bit of pocket money. You hum it, and I'll play it. 101% committed to congregational singing, and a hymn-player to die for (so no choirs or music groups needed..) I love leading congregational singing and do it my way, without assistance from people who think they can sing or play other instruments. Several people have died listening to me. An intuitive, stylish and passionate liturgical accompanist, I play tunes known and loved by congregations after services (not esoteric organ music). I can't read music but I have a good ear. I can't play the organ properly, but I'm a snappy dresser who knows how to put on a show to impress people. The report that I threw a digital piano onto its back mid-service, was nothing more than malicious rumour. It was myself, not the piano. I’m yours from 14th January anywhere in the Ashford/Brighton/ Southampton/London box served by Southern trains or Brighton and Hove buses. I will travel anything up to 100 miles on Sundays, just for the privilege of demonstrating my unique lack of talent as an organist. My hobbies include train-spotting, adventurous travel, reading timetables and lurking around stations Call me now on: 0**3 6***** Reverse the charges when you call me.....please do. I’m fully priest-friendly, and you will not be disappointed! I hate other organists: especially those who don't know their proper place. I love being told what to do. MM =========================== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lee Blick Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Anyone trained in management can always read between the lines, and my immediate reaction was to re-interpret this in the following way:-Every cleric’s dream Organist available soon through church closure. Redundant organist available due to being part of a losing team and failed mission. Experienced, qualified, ultra-reliable and conscientious. I am old and friendless but I try to make the best of my limited abilities. Exemplary clerical, lay and musical references; Anglican communicant, evangelising through music; flexible regarding musical styles, churchmanship and remuneration. A known yes man, I am an Anglican communicant and musician who will play anything for a bit of pocket money. You hum it, and I'll play it. 101% committed to congregational singing, and a hymn-player to die for (so no choirs or music groups needed..) I love leading congregational singing and do it my way, without assistance from people who think they can sing or play other instruments. Several people have died listening to me. An intuitive, stylish and passionate liturgical accompanist, I play tunes known and loved by congregations after services (not esoteric organ music). I can't read music but I have a good ear. I can't play the organ properly, but I'm a snappy dresser who knows how to put on a show to impress people. The report that I threw a digital piano onto its back mid-service, was nothing more than malicious rumour. It was myself, not the piano. I’m yours from 14th January anywhere in the Ashford/Brighton/ Southampton/London box served by Southern trains or Brighton and Hove buses. I will travel anything up to 100 miles on Sundays, just for the privilege of demonstrating my unique lack of talent as an organist. My hobbies include train-spotting, adventurous travel, reading timetables and lurking around stations Call me now on: 0**3 6***** Reverse the charges when you call me.....please do. I’m fully priest-friendly, and you will not be disappointed! I hate other organists: especially those who don't know their proper place. I love being told what to do. MM =========================== What a bitchy post. I know the organist who put that advertisement in and your description of him is nothing like the person in question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusingMuso Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 What a bitchy post. I know the organist who put that advertisement in and your description of him is nothing like the person in question. ================ Oh dear! Well he could do with improving his communication skills. At least he isn't a cathedral organist, eh? MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 What a bitchy post. I know the organist who put that advertisement in and your description of him is nothing like the person in question. A little un-charitable may be, but we don’t know the gent (assumption) in question. Having read the ad, I must admit, I had similar thoughts to MM (Colin). An intuitive, stylish and passionate liturgical accompanist, I play tunes known and loved by congregations after services (not esoteric organ music). A bold statement, one that presupposes that the vast majority of the congregation dislike “real” organ music. I can only speak for myself, but esoteric organ music (played both before and after the service) was what got me interested in the organ and church music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbouffant Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 To be fair there's organ music and then there's esoteric organ music... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paul@trinitymusic.karoo.co.uk Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 What do you think? http://www.churchtimes.co.uk/showJob.asp?i...nd%20Layworkers Ah, but does he walk on water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Bennett Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I can only speak for myself, but esoteric organ music (played both before and after the service) was what got me interested in the organ and church music. Absolutely, Phil. Same here. It was evangelisation through music - and as far as I was concerned, the more esoteric the music, the better the evangelisation. Bring on the Messiaen and the Petr Eben! Anyone who uses phrases about themselves like "every cleric's dream organist" and "hymn playing to die for" and "you will not be disappointed" is just asking for it. And what's more, he has put his opinions about himself firmly in the public domain, so he can't complain when people have a good laugh at his expense. His smugness is quite breathtaking. Was his judgement chemically impaired when he wrote the copy, or is he as conceited and self-satisfied in real life as he comes over in his ad? I assume it's the former. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox Humana Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Was his judgement chemically impaired when he wrote the copy, or is he as conceited and self-satisfied in real life as he comes over in his ad? I assume it's the former.I think it was just someone trying to sell himself. My first reaction was to puke, but then, the advert wasn't aimed at organists. And be fair: if you were a vicar reading it you'd form a pretty fair idea about whether this person would fit in to your set-up or not.A little un-charitable may be, but we don’t know the gent (assumption) in question.I wonder.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusingMuso Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Absolutely, Phil. Same here. It was evangelisation through music - and as far as I was concerned, the more esoteric the music, the better the evangelisation. Bring on the Messiaen and the Petr Eben! Anyone who uses phrases about themselves like "every cleric's dream organist" and "hymn playing to die for" and "you will not be disappointed" is just asking for it. And what's more, he has put his opinions about himself firmly in the public domain, so he can't complain when people have a good laugh at his expense. His smugness is quite breathtaking. Was his judgement chemically impaired when he wrote the copy, or is he as conceited and self-satisfied in real life as he comes over in his ad? I assume it's the former. ================ You don't think it could possibly be "Arty" do you? rofl MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lee Blick Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Absolutely, Phil. Same here. It was evangelisation through music - and as far as I was concerned, the more esoteric the music, the better the evangelisation. Bring on the Messiaen and the Petr Eben! Anyone who uses phrases about themselves like "every cleric's dream organist" and "hymn playing to die for" and "you will not be disappointed" is just asking for it. And what's more, he has put his opinions about himself firmly in the public domain, so he can't complain when people have a good laugh at his expense. His smugness is quite breathtaking. Was his judgement chemically impaired when he wrote the copy, or is he as conceited and self-satisfied in real life as he comes over in his ad? I assume it's the former. Have you ever thought the writer concerned may have had his tongue-in-his-cheek? He seems to be a rare breed of organist with a sense of humour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcnd5584 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Have you ever thought the writer concerned may have had his tongue-in-his-cheek? He seems to be a rare breed of organist with a sense of humour... Which begs the question: why is he wasting money and space in a reputable publication? Whatever his disposition to those with whom he is acquainted, the advertisement speaks of one who is somewhat over-confident of his own ability - and not without arrogance. Lee, I know of many organists imbued with a sense of humour. However, if your friend's advert is a joke, then, in my view, it is in poor taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Bennett Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 How many responses has he received? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusingMuso Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Have you ever thought the writer concerned may have had his tongue-in-his-cheek? He seems to be a rare breed of organist with a sense of humour... ====================== You couldn't mean "irony" could you? If it is, that eliminates the Americans, so it can't be "Arty". MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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