Idealogian

Subway #9 in E-Flat Major

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

-Eden Philpotts

Last night, waiting for an uptown 1/9 train at 103^rd St., I was treated to the high-pitched screechings of a downtown 9 as it arrived in the station. I wonder if I was the only one there who noticed that the tones and rhythm perfectly mimicked the first few notes of the melody of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 ("Emperor"), 2^nd Movement.

Things like that make living in New York City almost bearable.

(Sorry for the midi link; it's the best I could find. The train performed the high part, 30 seconds in.)

Also, I'm sure there's a "conductor" joke to be found in this somewhere, but I'm not feeling particularly punny this morning, so I'll let you use your own imagination.