Dave Horne Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 I was straightening up a big pile of music (and magazines - I like to read when I practice) and came across a lead trumpet part from a big band arrangement. The number in question was the Theme from Ice Castles written by a composer we all love to hate, Marvin Hamlisch. I lifted that chart from the lead player's book many years ago (15+) simply because, well, I hated the tune. If I never play that tune (or any other tune by Marvin), it'll be too soon. I'm sure the statute of limitations is up though since it's a federal offense it might still be on the books. I'll get around to sending the chart back to the lead trumpet player and let him decide whether or not to put it back in the book. No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments.
retrokeys Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 Given the humanitarian motives behind the offense, I don't believe that a jury of your peers would convict you.
kanker. Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 A jury of his peers would reward him... A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable.
ProfD Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 Rest assured DH, he got another copy of it within a day or so unfortunately. Probably thought he lost it. No offense taken. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy"
David Loving Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 What is the statute of limitations for theft of government property in the UCMJ? Remember, absence from the jurisdiction may toll the statute in some cases. However since you are retired military it may not matter where you are; we'd have to go to the books on that issue. Even if they could prosecute you; can they extradite you from Holland? Can we raise an insanity defense? Hamlisch's stuff drives you insane. Is the mental state 'intentional' ? We can make the argument that you were merely reckless or negligent. We raise 'accident' or 'mistake.' But it was a mistake to buy the chart in the first place, Next, you may have the legal defense of 'necessity.' You had to stop the band from playing that cr@p. Also don't forget 'self-defense' of persons, property, and the outfit's musical reputation. You could try "diversion" and argue for a punishment that skirts the judicial system, like just walking the area, punishment tours, on the weekends - say 8 and 8? If brought to trial, just play a version of that tune, and a jury would refuse to convict (jury nullification). My advice is to fuggedaboutit. Ride to the finish line on your 5th amendment right to remain silent. The band probably flushed the chart anyway. "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown."
Blue JC Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 The number in question was the Theme from Ice Castles written by a composer we all love to hate, Marvin Hamlisch. I lifted that chart from the lead player's book many years ago (15+) simply because, well, I hated the tune. If I never play that tune (or any other tune by Marvin), it'll be too soon. Dave, They have awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for less. Think of all of the young ears you've saved from Marvin. Think of the children. Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer. W. C. Fields
Tonysounds Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 Wu-Tang is for the children. (ODB/BBJ/Dirty) Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me.
NoahZark Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 True confession (albeit OT): I like that song, and I like that movie. Noah P.S. Lest any of you think I'm a big pussy musically, I also love Metallica and Iron Maiden.
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