...... it would be so cool to see what Ludwig II could do with the new musical technology.

Just what the world needs: Ludwig II doing rap or hiphop. I'll pass.

When Beethoven burst onto the European musical scene with his Symphony #3, the work was widely panned as being vulgar, tasteless, radical, and without any artistic value.

Suggesting that, two hundred years on, critics won't consider rap and hip hop vulgar, tasteless and without any artistic value? Thankfully, I'll be long gone.

https://www.cheknews.ca/nanaimo-shop-owner-playing-baby-shark-on-repeat-to-deter-loiterers-1133293/

...... it would be so cool to see what Ludwig II could do with the new musical technology.

Just what the world needs: Ludwig II doing rap or hiphop. I'll pass.

When Beethoven burst onto the European musical scene with his Symphony #3, the work was widely panned as being vulgar, tasteless, radical, and without any artistic value.

...... it would be so cool to see what Ludwig II could do with the new musical technology.

Just what the world needs: Ludwig II doing rap or hiphop. I'll pass.

It is a sobering thought that when Mozart was my age he had been dead for 39 years.

There is much speculation as to the cause of Mozart's death. Unfortunately, he was buried in a commoner's gravesite so there is no way to examine his remains. Whatever the cause, his final days were not catalogued accurately in the popular 1980's movie.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/symphony-second-opinions-mozarts-final-illness

On the other hand, the location of Beethoven's remains are known. The selfishness in me hopes that someday, his DNA will be used to clone a new Beethoven. This, of course, goes against all ethical and legal restrictions but it would be so cool to see what Ludwig II could do with the new musical technology.

Whenever anyone laments that women and minorities are "taking over" or "white men are being replaced," I point out that somewhere in history, there would have been at least one woman Beethoven, at least one Black Beethoven, etc., and that we are poorer in culture and spirit because those individuals were not able to add their own "Ode to Joy" to our lives. Gotta' turn the issue around to, "What's in it for me if women and minorities thrive?"

I think Beethoven reincarnated as either Duke Ellington or Chuck Berry.
And Mozart came back as Joni Mitchell.

It is a sobering thought that when Mozart was my age he had been dead for 39 years.

There is much speculation as to the cause of Mozart's death. Unfortunately, he was buried in a commoner's gravesite so there is no way to examine his remains. Whatever the cause, his final days were not catalogued accurately in the popular 1980's movie.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/symphony-second-opinions-mozarts-final-illness

On the other hand, the location of Beethoven's remains are known. The selfishness in me hopes that someday, his DNA will be used to clone a new Beethoven. This, of course, goes against all ethical and legal restrictions but it would be so cool to see what Ludwig II could do with the new musical technology.

Whenever anyone laments that women and minorities are "taking over" or "white men are being replaced," I point out that somewhere in history, there would have been at least one woman Beethoven, at least one Black Beethoven, etc., and that we are poorer in culture and spirit because those individuals were not able to add their own "Ode to Joy" to our lives. Gotta' turn the issue around to, "What's in it for me if women and minorities thrive?"

I had the same thought, only Mozart or Beethoven, although I hate to diss those great composers in any way.

Don't you dare diss on my BFF Ludwig!

Something even worse, something on an endless loop that will put a worm in their ears for months; something that will send them screaming into the night, something like Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Perfect!

I might have to buy one of those boombox speakers so I can blast them with Jimi Hendrix in the plaza next time.

Better yet! Hit them with Lawrence Welk or Myron Floren!

During our early morning paddle starting on playa la ropa, about 7:30, we commented on, and early last week too, the zumba music coming from playa principal. We hoped/assumed it was coming from the space between the canal and the museum where it wouldn't disturb as many people

We are sorry that wasn't the case. Beautiful morning though....

Earlier in the week a different group or more middle-aged people were exercising on the beach between Daniel's and Tata's. Their music may have bothered guests at Hotel del Pescador and Hotel Ávila, but it wasn't near as deafening as the zumberos.

I might have to buy one of those boombox speakers so I can blast them with Jimi Hendrix in the plaza next time.

We are sorry that wasn't the case. Beautiful morning though....

Guerrero's health officials confirm 7 currently active cases of Covid-19 in Zihuatanejo, 88 in Acapulco, and 207 in the entire state.

Our day began at 7AM with music blasting from Plaza del Artista loud enough to hear for a 3 block radius where some young bearded guy was leading a zumba session of mostly young women. That anyone would think this is okay boggles the mind of decent well-mannered people. Especially amid residences and hotels full of people trying to sleep or enjoy a tranquil morning. Nope. It was disco-like music for an hour so loud it was impossible to converse in our home or at the coffee shop Café Caracol without shouting. So much for sleeping late on an official day of rest. Amazing the city government grants permits for bars to blast music until 4 in the morning as well as permits for LOUD ZUMBA at 7 in the morning. A total lack of respect for the decent hardworking citizens as well as our visitors who come here to rest and relax. Desafortunadamente tenemos un gobierno municipal maleducado.

Although Petatlán has existed since long before the arrival of Spaniards, the Municipio de Petatlán celebrates the 88th anniversary of its formation Monday, Feb. 6.

What a difference a day makes! Yesterday the waterfront and downtown beach were full of people, and crowds were still returning from Playa Las Gatas well past sunset. Today it was possible to greet friends leisurely during our evening stroll, there were no crowds along the waterfront. Most of the long weekenders returned to their homes. At the pier it was easy to enjoy watching the pelicans wheeling and diving, amazing creatures that they are, while the light faded over the bay.

If you don't bathe too late or too early, usually no hot water is needed for showering here. But last night it got nipper, and I could almost see my breath this morning. Almost. Still no snow in the forecast.

If you're looking for economical lodging in La Ropa, I recommend Arecas Suites. A small hotel located in "the grove" at La Ropa near the beach. It features 8 air-conditioned suites with kitchenettes and a pool.
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¡Cuidemos nuestro patrimonio!
#NoQueremosMuelleParaCruceros
#NoBlueFlagEnNuestrasPlayas
#PreservemosPlayaManzanillo

A quiet late afternoon on the downtown waterfront as fishermen prepare to head out for the night.