MAJUSCULE Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I went from a day-long rehearsal to a gig today. I yelled when I heard about about Holland v. Spain. That's so unbelievable. Just watched the highlights and even those didn't seem close at all. Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_G Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 ...what a game!!! Desaster for Spain. The End of an Era ? Next classic on sunday: England - Italy ! Studio: Hammond XK5-XLK5, Roland Fantom 8, Prophet 5, Roland SE02, Neo Vent, HX3-Expander, Yamaha Montage M7 Live: Yamaha CP88, Hammond SKX Pro, Hammond XB2-HX3, Roland Fantom 07, Roland SA1000, Neo Vent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillplaying Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Next classic on sunday: England - Italy ! Neither England or Italy are playing that well. Wonder if they'll both come out fighting or look for a safe game draw. I see Germany as your location. Our pundits have them written off - "Spain are too good, Brazil has the home advantage, the later games are at times when it will be too hot for the European teams." We've now seen that you can score against Brasil. Spain / Holland result - we're now all wondering if Spain will make it out of that group - the game versus Chile will be very interesting. And Germany ... always solid in these competitions. I'm the piano player "off of" Borrowed Books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_G Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Yes, they are always strong in the EM or WM ! There is a lot of pessimism here in Germany about our team because of loss of Reus and some key players are not fit: Khedira, Schweinsteiger, Neuer....BUT they are always strong as a team. They want the CUP ! It's the last chance for our so called "golden generation": Lahm, Özil, Schweinsteiger, Khedira, Müller.... We'll see..... Belgium is very strong too! My personal favorite is Argentina. Studio: Hammond XK5-XLK5, Roland Fantom 8, Prophet 5, Roland SE02, Neo Vent, HX3-Expander, Yamaha Montage M7 Live: Yamaha CP88, Hammond SKX Pro, Hammond XB2-HX3, Roland Fantom 07, Roland SA1000, Neo Vent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Verelst Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I was testing out a new S2-Sat box, so I viewed a bit via BBC-HD. Congratulations for the Dutch team for their victory on technical power. I think after acting a beautiful enough bull until 1-0, the Spanish were wondering where they'd stashed their napalm and just couldn't find it... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 It was GREAT watching the Dutchmen rout the Spaniards! And as Man U fan, I enjoyed seeing Van Persie play well. It will be interesting to see what happens on Wednesday, when Spain meets Chile. The good news is that I am on vacation this coming week. Well, I also have the pleasure of mostly working from home, so I should be able to keep an eye on most of the WC games this time around. It should be fun, provided the refs don't make too many glaring errors. Michael Montage 8, Logic Pro X, Omnisphere, Diva, Zebra 2, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillplaying Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 What's going on? This is a bonkers opening stage. I'm gigging Fri Sat Sun - so all I've seen is Brazil's opener (and our bookies still have them at 3-1 favs - let's see how Argentina do). Can't believe these results I'm seeing as they come on on the iPhones at the gigs. Costa Rica beating Uruguay 3-1? I think Fifa have them ranked below Scotland - Uruguay's 7th or 11th last time I looked. So Spain need to get their act together or the current world champs might not make it out of the group stage. Argentina. No crazy Maradonna managing this time. Looking forward to see what shape Sabella has them in. Messi - what is he 27, 28 years old. He'll be looking for a big world cup - and he's the players around him to make it happen. I'm the piano player "off of" Borrowed Books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadroj Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Whoo, Italy! Hammond SKX Mainstage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyS Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 France is going to take three points. 2-0 against Honduras. Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephonic Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 So Argentina-Bosnia H. was a schnoozefest. Argentina is gonna have to step it up if they want to prevail against stronger opponents. They were lucky to be gifted that first goal. local: Korg Nautilus 61 AT | Yamaha MODX8 away: GigPerformer | 16" MBP M1 Max home: Kawai RX-2 | Korg D1 | Roland Fantom X7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyb Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Colombia win, check. Italy win, check. 2 for 2 so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Big day today for me, (Monday), and I'm off work. Germany vs. Portugal at noon and USA vs. Ghana at 6:00PM (local times for me). Need to go buy more beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyS Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I think Germany vs. Portugal will be a great match! Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_G Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I think Germany vs. Portugal will be a great match! + 1 !!! Studio: Hammond XK5-XLK5, Roland Fantom 8, Prophet 5, Roland SE02, Neo Vent, HX3-Expander, Yamaha Montage M7 Live: Yamaha CP88, Hammond SKX Pro, Hammond XB2-HX3, Roland Fantom 07, Roland SA1000, Neo Vent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I think Germany vs. Portugal will be a great match! Portugal were sloppy and stupid. Other than that, they lost 4-0, and Pepe is suspended for their game against the USA. Not a good start for the Portugese side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary75 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 England will win the World Cup..... ......in the year 2427 Where finally we can stop showing the last win in 1966 and replace it with new footage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_G Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 YEAH !!!!!!!! Go Germany Go !!!!!!!! :-))))))))))))))) Studio: Hammond XK5-XLK5, Roland Fantom 8, Prophet 5, Roland SE02, Neo Vent, HX3-Expander, Yamaha Montage M7 Live: Yamaha CP88, Hammond SKX Pro, Hammond XB2-HX3, Roland Fantom 07, Roland SA1000, Neo Vent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyS Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Yeah stupid foul by Pepe! It is his fault Portugal lost with 4-0. Although Germany would have won anyway I think. Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicaL Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Germany looked good today, and so did Argentina yesterday, although not as good as Germany. I hope Germany makes it to the final because they are one of the better teams in the competition and have a lot of depth. Great tournament so far. aL Gear: Yamaha MODX8, Mojo 61, NS2 73, C. Bechstein baby grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephonic Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 I think Germany vs. Portugal will be a great match! Portugal were sloppy and stupid. Other than that, they lost 4-0, and Pepe is suspended for their game against the USA. Not a good start for the Portugese side. Yeah, but the thing with Portugal is that they are consistenty overrated. They have never been a great team, but since the Figo days everybody considers them to be a genuine contender, when in fact they never got further than 3rd in the World Cup and that was in 1966. They hosted the EuroCup in 2004 and lost in the finals to Greece! Seriously, the statistics do not back up their reputation, and I think today's game confirmed that. Of course, I am a Portugal-hater (past altercations with the Dutch team may have skewered my objectivity) and I view them as a bunch of thugs who compensate for lack of skill by slugging it out. It takes something extraordinary to have a Dutch person rooting for Germany, but here it is! local: Korg Nautilus 61 AT | Yamaha MODX8 away: GigPerformer | 16" MBP M1 Max home: Kawai RX-2 | Korg D1 | Roland Fantom X7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephonic Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Germany looked good today, and so did Argentina yesterday, although not as good as Germany. I thought Argentina looked lackluster. Sure they won, but not on merit. local: Korg Nautilus 61 AT | Yamaha MODX8 away: GigPerformer | 16" MBP M1 Max home: Kawai RX-2 | Korg D1 | Roland Fantom X7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicaL Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Germany looked good today, and so did Argentina yesterday, although not as good as Germany. I thought Argentina looked lackluster. Sure they won, but not on merit. Thought they outplayed a decent to good Bosnian team. I don't think they were fantastic or at the top of their potential, but, frankly most teams have not shown great command of any game so far save for the Dutch and Germans (that I've seen). Argentina has been a bit of a disappointment in recent years, but being a Messi fan, I hope he and the Argentinians pick it up for the rest of the tournament. aL Gear: Yamaha MODX8, Mojo 61, NS2 73, C. Bechstein baby grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomkeen Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 It takes something extraordinary to have a Dutch person rooting for Germany, but here it is! Here's another one . And most of my friends are big Germany fans as well. Since I'm half Dutch, half German I'd really love to see either one (or both) in the finals. And if so, I hope the Dutch win. They really deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyS Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Germany looked good today, and so did Argentina yesterday, although not as good as Germany. I thought Argentina looked lackluster. Sure they won, but not on merit. Thought they outplayed a decent to good Bosnian team. I don't think they were fantastic or at the top of their potential, but, frankly most teams have not shown great command of any game so far save for the Dutch and Germans (that I've seen). Argentina has been a bit of a disappointment in recent years, but being a Messi fan, I hope he and the Argentinians pick it up for the rest of the tournament. aL I think argentina was all about Messi and nothing else. You can not win a tournament with just one guy.... We'll see how the team develops. Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicaL Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Germany looked good today, and so did Argentina yesterday, although not as good as Germany. I thought Argentina looked lackluster. Sure they won, but not on merit. Thought they outplayed a decent to good Bosnian team. I don't think they were fantastic or at the top of their potential, but, frankly most teams have not shown great command of any game so far save for the Dutch and Germans (that I've seen). Argentina has been a bit of a disappointment in recent years, but being a Messi fan, I hope he and the Argentinians pick it up for the rest of the tournament. aL I think argentina was all about Messi and nothing else. You can not win a tournament with just one guy.... We'll see how the team develops. True, but having the likes of Angel Di Maria, Esquiel Lavezzi, Sergio Aguero, and Gonzalo Higuain in the attack cannot hurt, and makes me think they need some game time under their belt to gel together. They obviously are a very talented team, (especially up front, the defense may be a bit more suspect) and Messi is such a monster, I'm sure it is difficult for any team to not just kick the ball to him and watch him create his magic. But, you're right, they need to use all of their pieces to their maximum potential -- they won't advance far with a one dimensional attack. All I can say is that this has been one of the better world cups in recent memory. aL Gear: Yamaha MODX8, Mojo 61, NS2 73, C. Bechstein baby grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenElevenShadows Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 USA finally beat Ghana!!!! Ken Lee Photography - photos and books Eleven Shadows ambient music The Mercury Seven-cool spacey music Linktree to various sites Instagram Nightaxians Video Podcast Eleven Shadows website Ken Lee Photography Pinterest Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16251 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I just watched USA win their first game and I got to say I enjoyed it than watching baseball. I realized the clock constantly on was cool. The complete opposite of the pace of baseball and why I got tired of watching it lately. AvantGrand N2 | ES520 | Gallien-Krueger MK & MP | https://soundcloud.com/pete36251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicaL Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Good win for the US -- it showed character. Tough to lose Altidore though, I hope he recovers in time for at least the last game of the group stage. That said, the US will need to show a lot more discipline than it did today if it hopes to get any result from Portugal or Germany. I would be shocked if Germany did not run rough shod over us, but, stranger things have happened. Portugal may be a wounded beast when we meet them next, but if we play a disciplined game, we have a chance to get a point from Portugal. In any event, glad we got the Ghana win. That will help lift everyone's sense of belief!! aL Gear: Yamaha MODX8, Mojo 61, NS2 73, C. Bechstein baby grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 USA finally beat Ghana!!!! Jergen Klinsmann did what Bob Bradley and Bruce Arena could not do, and that is to instill enough confidence in Team USA that they could beat Ghana. In years past, if Ghana equalized at the 82nd minute, the US side would have let down. Not this team. Losing Altidore is going to hurt the team greatly; however, today is a big day for US soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pernalonga_uftm Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 With a little luck, tomorrow Brazil is going to lose the game! All Brazilians (including me) is pretty angry with FIFA and our government, and the mess the World Cup brought to us by them (FIFA and brazilian government). Hoping to end this nightmare as fast as possible. I can't even understand why people is enjoying football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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