Category Archives: Music

Nicky’s Got A Girlfriend!

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Gaius

Why does the press remind me of a gaggle of school kids standing around chanting some 'brilliant' witticism like, "Nicky's got a girlfriend," when I read something like this? Oh, that's right, because that is exactly how they are behaving. … Continue reading →

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Feeling Blue?

Posted on December 16, 2007 by Gaius

Dunno if it's the temperature that is approaching zero where I live, and rapidly, I might add, or what, but I'm feeling (probably looking, too) a bit blue. So what better to lift the spirit than a bit of music … Continue reading →

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The Day The Music Died

Posted on December 15, 2007 by Gaius

63 years ago on this date, a a single-engined Noorduyn Norseman UC-64 bearing the United States Army Air Force Tail Number 44-70285 took off from the runway at Royal Air Force Twinwood Farm on a flight to Paris. On board was Major … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Music, Video | 4 Comments

Led Zeppelin Or Lead Balloon?

Posted on December 12, 2007 by Gaius

Dueling reviews this morning from two papers about the Led Zeppelin reunion concert in London last night. The Washington Post carries a review by Erik Huey, a lawyer from the US, who praises it to the moon and back: I'm … Continue reading →

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Call Any Vegetable

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Gaius

Call any vegetable Call it by name Call one today When you get off the train Call any vegetable And the chances are good Aw, The vegetable will respond to you (Some people don't go for prunes…I don't know, I've … Continue reading →

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Attack Of The Robot Guitars

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Gaius

Gibson Guitars is releasing a new, robotic guitar that keeps itself in tune all by itself – even after a string change. It will also retune itself into six different preset non-standard tunings at the push of a button. Help … Continue reading →

Posted in Machines, Music, News | 2 Comments

*Sniff* Tiny Tim Would Be So Proud…

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Gaius

The ukulele is experiencing (another) revival. This time Britain is seeing a resurgence in the popularity of the little four-stringed wonder. Music shops report a roaring trade in the tiny guitar-shaped instruments while some schools are abandoning recorders to set … Continue reading →

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Smoke On The Gorilla

Posted on October 13, 2007 by Gaius

You will never, ever hear Deep Purple's Smoke on the Water in the same way. Never.   The Daily Mail has even more. Lord help us. Tweet

Posted in Animals, Music, Video | 4 Comments

Into The Night

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Gaius

The Times of London has posted a chance for you to listen to the newest single from Santana, a collaboration with Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger titled Into the Night. It is one of two new songs on a retrospective of Santana's … Continue reading →

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It Don’t Cost No Money, You Got To Pay With Your Heart

Posted on October 6, 2007 by Gaius

I've mentioned before that David Bromberg is one of my favorite musicians. Well, another video clip from him has surfaced on YouTube (it looks to have been posted by the video's producer). It is from 1984, a high energy performance … Continue reading →

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Take Five

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Gaius

Had enough nattering nabobs for today? One of the reasons I try to inject – with varying degrees of success – some humor on this site is that too much dwelling on the days events can be really bad for … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Personal Thoughts, Video | 2 Comments

Do You Like My New Street?

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Gaius

Three Dog Night?!! Yeah… Oh! I love them! They're my favorite band!.. ow gawd.. oh, do you like my new car? I'm ah.. my Dad just gave it to me for graduation.. Ah yeaah?!! I'ts a … it's a Fillmore, … Continue reading →

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Bad Review

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Gaius

The Times of London has released its review of the British leg of the Live Earth concert. Their judgment: tedious. It did what it said on the poster – but no more. The British leg of Live Earth started at 1.30 … Continue reading →

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“You Don’t Really Want To Know Just How Far It’s Gone.”

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Gaius

Paris Hilton. The mainstream media. Don Henley says it all. Enough said.   Tweet

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A Preview

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Gaius

The Rolling Stones opening of their latest world tour gives a preview of what to expect at the upcoming Live Earth Cconcerts. Screaming fans, lots of music, a festive event. And a 30-mile long traffic jam. Some 33,000 fans showed … Continue reading →

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