The hype around it is that it was written for 40 parts. Most masses of that time were written for 4-8 parts, often with instruments doubling the voice parts. So, imagine now 40 independently moving parts, with doubled instruments. Compositionally, even by today's standards, this would create quite a rich texture.

The recording that's climbing the charts was recorded in 5.1 Surround, Hi-Def (Blu-Ray Audio or download), with 5 choirs and 20-some-odd instrumentalists.

The comparisons are being made to Thomas Tallis, who was bigger than Elvis. . . in 1566. Based on every snippet I've heard, it sounds gorgeous.

 

The issue here is sample size, and moreover, when to make the trades to get the largest yields. The largest yields occur in short periods, which are inherently irrational* and unpredictable (moreso now w/ dependent automated trading).

So, short version: they're right, and you're right. If you ignore singularities, and use broader data sets, then that starts sounding eerily like "sound investment practices" rather than a "ooo, I can predict the stock market."

For what it's worth, I do think there's a market to still shepherd sound investment practices given individual portfolios. Ken Fisher makes money for his clients.

*irrational=based upon, in this case, computer-dependent models set by human-dependent models. Thus, once-removed from people, the model is the guide, not the (first-order) research.

 

She hasn't said, "Please" yet.

 

Link to beautiful song?

 

 

I see no problem with that Mom

 

 

Poor quality dupe, but it's got everything there (part 1 of 4):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc8NYimOizU

 

1. Did you make up your mind which seat to take?

2. Is that new feature some kinda FSpacish wall to write on type dealio?

3. Did you know that just 15 minutes could save you 15% on your car insurance?

 

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