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These fuggin' guys
I read the WaPo, and mostly I skip their cadre of 'conservative' opinion writers, but once in a while, I click on one of their columns. It is almost always a mistake. This is no exception
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Save me from myself...
I am wavering, and need strength. Please, gods of gear help me in my moment of need
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That 80's Metal Tone
The 80's were an epoch that marked the rise of hair metal, glam, and MTV ready acts. The tones and the bands were big, but not too difficult to assemble.
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How to Build a Blues Tone
The Line 6 Helix is a great tool, providing access to sounds that would cost thousands of dollars to get the old fashioned way...
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Just got paid
Ok, not really, but a $100 spot bonus will expand my collection of classic TV shows on my Plex server
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Grab Bag
Observations of the week. Our roses are blooming, the pollinators are absent, and my quest for music continues
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On Electronic Music
I continue my journey, and discover some things that I failed to realize from the start. All great music starts with a groove.
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Rockford Files: Comfort Food for the Soul
One of my joys growing up was watching The Rockford Files, a scrappy PI, compelling stories, and some amazing fun combine to bring joy. Now I have the complete set on my Plex server
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The Journey Begins
I have now assembled the minimal bits to begin really learning to make music with my computer, it is time to quit procrastinating, and really learn what I am doing.
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Mission: Impossible
Adding the complete series to my collection, some 1960's vintage edgy television that while it is campy by today's standards, is really comfort food for this Gen X consumer
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Electronic Music
Maybe the third (or fifth) try will work. I have long lusted over the desire to make music with keyboards and synthesizers, but have failed to stick with it. Is this the time it sinks in?
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Two weeks of the Line 6 Helix
The Helix is truly a game changer, even for a hack like me. 2 weeks in, and I am getting more comfortable with it, and I am exploring more of its capabilities. It is just amazing kit!