Showing posts with label hungarians. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hungarians. Show all posts

Friday, November 7, 2008

Brahms & Hungarians

Video Find of the Day

Back to normal? 4 out of the first 5 Hungarian Dances. How normal can we be?

Georges Pretre Brahms Hungarian Dance No.1



Brahms Hungarian Dance No.2



Yehudi Menuhin plays Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 4



Yehudi Menuhin plays Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 5

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Bangó Margit

Video Find of the Day

This is fun, even though I have no idea what they're singing about. In case you're confused, Bangó Margit is the one on your left. This is the earliest video I've found of her.

Horvath Pista and Bango Margit

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Reagan Blows Up

Video Find of the Day

All about the value of bringing chaplains to war with you.

Speaking of religion. The best part of this Department of War training film is when the man says, "We're surrounded, cut off from our supplies. Our only chance is to make a break for it. There will be casualties. We're short of doctors and nurses, we'll need everyone's help. [Dramatic pause, turns to Ronald Reagan and colleague] -- I know we can count on you, chaplains."

I also like when one chaplain defines a coward as someone who "welches on his job." Welch being a variant spelling of Welsh. Reminds me of my favorite ethnic joke. It was told to me twice, first by a Romanian, then by a Hungarian.

The Romanian's version: Q: What's the difference between a Romanian and a Hungarian? A. Either will gladly sell you their grandmother, but the Hungarian will deliver!

The Hungarian's version (I'm not making this up): Q: What's the difference between a Romanian and a Hungarian? A. Either will sell you their grandmother, but the Romanian won't deliver!

Coming together in understanding is the beginning of lasting peace.

RONALD REAGAN GOD & COUNTRY PART 2