Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Monday, January 30, 2023
Friday, January 27, 2023
Billy Joel Box Set Tunes
See Day 2 on this page: https://prhmusic.blogspot.com/p/ten-albums-that-have-influenced-my.html
Track Listings
Disc: 1
| 1 | Piano Man |
| 2 | Captain Jack |
| 3 | The Entertainer |
| 4 | Say Goodbye to Hollywood |
| 5 | New York State of Mind |
| 6 | The Stranger |
| 7 | Scenes from an Italian Restaurant |
| 8 | Just the Way You Are |
| 9 | Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) |
| 10 | Only the Good Die Young |
| 11 | She's Always a Woman |
Disc: 2
| 1 | My Life |
| 2 | Big Shot |
| 3 | You May Be Right |
| 4 | It's Still Rock and Roll to Me |
| 5 | Don't Ask Me Why |
| 6 | She's Got a Way |
| 7 | Pressure |
| 8 | Allentown |
| 9 | Goodnight Saigon |
| 10 | Tell Her About It |
| 11 | Uptown Girl |
| 12 | The Longest Time |
| 13 | You're Only Human (Second Wind) |
| 14 | The Night Is Still Young |
Disc: 3
| 1 | Keeping the Faith |
| 2 | An Innocent Man |
| 3 | A Matter of Trust |
| 4 | Baby Grand (Duet with Ray Charles) - Billy Joel duet with Ray Charles |
| 5 | This Is the Time |
| 6 | Leningrad |
| 7 | We Didn't Start the Fire |
| 8 | I Go to Extremes |
| 9 | And So It Goes |
| 10 | The Downeaster 'Alexa' |
| 11 | Shameless |
| 12 | All About Soul |
| 13 | Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) |
| 14 | The River of Dreams |
| 15 | To Make You Feel My Love |
| 16 | Hey Girl |
| 17 | Light As the Breeze |
Disc: 4
| 1 | Scenes From An Italian Restaurant |
| 2 | Beatles Influence |
| 3 | A Hard Day's Night |
| 4 | Why Vienna? |
| 5 | Vienna |
| 6 | History Through Music |
| 7 | We Didn't Start The Fire |
| 8 | Music Source |
| 9 | The River Of Dreams |
| 10 | Piano Bar |
| 11 | Piano Man |
Still Drool when I see Drums Like This
Lou and Jean are coming to our house today and will stay until Tuesday. Karen asked me about the basement and I fibbed when I told her "it's clean."
It's not.
After the Bad Rumor gig on 1-19-2023, I carried all of my drums to the basement and, because I had it in my head that I wanted to reorganize the furnace room prior to putting those drums into the furnace room, I left the drums in the "living room" area of the basement.
Meaning, no, it's not clean.
Earlier this week, I did reorganize the furnace room. I took the two shelves that were parallel with the door and combined them into a single taller shelf. However, because those two smaller shelves allowed two stacks of "stuff" to reach the room's ceiling, I basically decreased my storage space by doing so by half. That led to creating a stack of Rubbermaids on the floor. The net result is that where I had thought I would put the drums from the Bad Rumor gig is now occupied with a stack of Rubbermaids, meaning I need a Plan B.
Plan B is likely to be putting those drums in the den, which has enough room for the drums. In fact, I have enough room in the den to actually lay out the carpet I use under my drums and to actually set them up.
I did that by moving the white file cabinet and brown bookcase that used to be on the wall to the right as you walked into the den to the corner, freeing up a nice space in the room.
However, at this moment, I haven't moved the drums into that space, meaning, no, the basement is not clean.
Guess what I plan to do when Karen goes to get a haircut today, I write as I am grinning.
All of the words about my existing drums in my existing basement leads me to the following drums for sale in Indy. I really want to have more drums, especially a Ludwig Vistalite set like the one in the ad. Prior to Alex and Hannah's wedding, I drooled over a similar set that was for sale in Iowa City, so much closer than Indy, but because of the wedding and the price being offered (I think it was ~$1200), I didn't pull the trigger. Now, there's a similar set with similar sizes for sale in Indy that would cost $600 more, plus there would be the $ involved in either driving to Indy or paying to have the drums shipped to my house, if that would even be an option.
If I were to drive to Indy to pick up that Ludwig set, I could stop in Chicago and pick up this snare drum as well as I would be driving through Chicago to get to Indy. I mean, that would make sense.
It's not.
After the Bad Rumor gig on 1-19-2023, I carried all of my drums to the basement and, because I had it in my head that I wanted to reorganize the furnace room prior to putting those drums into the furnace room, I left the drums in the "living room" area of the basement.
Meaning, no, it's not clean.
Earlier this week, I did reorganize the furnace room. I took the two shelves that were parallel with the door and combined them into a single taller shelf. However, because those two smaller shelves allowed two stacks of "stuff" to reach the room's ceiling, I basically decreased my storage space by doing so by half. That led to creating a stack of Rubbermaids on the floor. The net result is that where I had thought I would put the drums from the Bad Rumor gig is now occupied with a stack of Rubbermaids, meaning I need a Plan B.
Plan B is likely to be putting those drums in the den, which has enough room for the drums. In fact, I have enough room in the den to actually lay out the carpet I use under my drums and to actually set them up.
I did that by moving the white file cabinet and brown bookcase that used to be on the wall to the right as you walked into the den to the corner, freeing up a nice space in the room.
However, at this moment, I haven't moved the drums into that space, meaning, no, the basement is not clean.
Guess what I plan to do when Karen goes to get a haircut today, I write as I am grinning.
All of the words about my existing drums in my existing basement leads me to the following drums for sale in Indy. I really want to have more drums, especially a Ludwig Vistalite set like the one in the ad. Prior to Alex and Hannah's wedding, I drooled over a similar set that was for sale in Iowa City, so much closer than Indy, but because of the wedding and the price being offered (I think it was ~$1200), I didn't pull the trigger. Now, there's a similar set with similar sizes for sale in Indy that would cost $600 more, plus there would be the $ involved in either driving to Indy or paying to have the drums shipped to my house, if that would even be an option.
If I were to drive to Indy to pick up that Ludwig set, I could stop in Chicago and pick up this snare drum as well as I would be driving through Chicago to get to Indy. I mean, that would make sense.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Top 10 Raw moments: WWE Top 10, Jan. 23, 2023
It was a special episode on Monday, 1-23-2023, as it was celebrating 30 Years of Monday Night Raw
https://youtu.be/ n5Tae3MOrT8 - Top 10 Raw moments: WWE Top 10, Jan. 23, 2023
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
This is a Fun Update
I was in a low place regarding my vision for playing drums in an Ideal Band when I wrote this post on 6-3-2021: https://prhmusic.blogspot.com/2021/06/an-definition-of-ideal-band.html
I noted the following stats:
... the list of gigs I've played is very short, as shown below:
- Lou's Classic Ride - 2
- Uncle Rico the Band - 1
- Koop and Company - 1
I can update this list today to now include the 4 Bad Rumor gigs I have played:
- Bad Rumor - 4
- Lou's Classic Ride - 2
- Uncle Rico the Band - 1
- Koop and Company - 1
Not Moving to CA!
Editorial Director
Computer History Museum
Mountain View, CA
Details
Classification: Regular, Full-time, Exempt, Hybrid (will require occasional onsite presence and should be within driving distance to work)
Location: Mountain View
Department: Marketing
Purpose of the Position
The Director of Editorial is responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of an engaging, data-driven editorial content strategy for collections and exhibitions, programs, marketing, and development on all CHM channels – earned, owned, and paid. This person is responsible for ensuring the quality of the editorial team’s deliverables. They will manage a small team and work across the organization to drive our mission of decoding technology through engaging, audience-centric, and on-brand storytelling.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Under the direction of the Chief Marketing and Business Officer, define, develop, and implement a sound editorial plan for the Museum’s owned, earned, and paid channels to fulfill our mission to decode technology for everyone while broadening and deepening our audience and network of support.
· Supervise the development and publishing of editorial projects from concept through execution, from all corners of CHM. On any given day, this may involve a wide variety of tasks, such as leading a cross-functional editorial planning meeting; brainstorming new story formats; drafting social media posts; organizing the editorial calendar; providing feedback on video stories; editing a blog post; and consulting with a curator to ensure the accuracy of a story.
· Supervise and motivate a small team and collaborate effectively with others across the organization, including curators and archivists, editors, programming managers, educators, contractors and agencies, and senior leaders to publish a wide range of work they help develop.
· In collaboration with the Senior Director of Marketing and Business Operations, deeply understand the impact of the Museum’s editorial strategies, activities, and processes on its goals and objectives. Use this information to drive a cycle of continuous improvement in editorial content throughout CHM.
· Manage CHM’s Content and Editorial Guidelines and Editorial Style Guide and serve as the gatekeeper to ensure all published content aligns with these guidelines; meets standards for quality; and is optimized for search and user experience.
· Serve as an advocate for CHM’s audience, ensuring everyone in the organization understands their needs and driving strategies that help us grow their ranks and deepen our impact.
· Oversee projects that support Marketing and Development needs, such as campaigns to drive attendance at events; reports to donors; the development of impact stories; and the annual report.
· Explore and build editorial partnerships that broaden CHM’s reach and impact.
· Build, implement, and manage the organization’s social media goals and strategy.
· Support the infusion of high standards for inclusion, diversity, equity, and access into the content CHM produces.
· Stay current with industry terminology, best practices, and new technologies. Bring new strategies, systems, and processes to the table that help build our audience and reach.
Required Background, Experience, and Education
· Bachelor’s degree required.
· Preferred: Master’s degree in communications or editorial field
· At least 5 years’ experience managing editorial strategy and people
· Experience in any of the following areas is preferred: brand or traditional journalism; academic communications; brand strategy; brand communications; campaign planning and analysis
· Excellent oral and written communications skills, with proficiency in English grammar, writing and style guidelines and the Chicago Manual of Style
· Strong analytical skills
· Deep commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
· A background in the intersection of technology or computer science with the economy and society and an understanding of CHM’s areas of expertise
· Excellent organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines and long-term goals while juggling multiple competing priorities
· Collaborative attitude and ability to work in a team environment
· Ability to accept and incorporate feedback in a positive manner
· Proficiency in MS Office 365, particularly Word, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint
· Ability to learn and become proficient in CRM (Salesforce) and marketing automation tools (HubSpot) as well as project management software (Airtable).
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 professional references and email to .... Please be sure to add the job title you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. CHM provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CHM will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Target Salary: $106K-$111K annually
Monday, January 23, 2023
62 Theory
Some people have a lot of time on their hands. For example, consider the following quote from https://screenrant.com/breaking-bad-episode-count-62-reason-explained/:
Across five seasons, Breaking Bad clocked in a total of 62 episodes. Out of all of the seasons, Breaking Bad season 1 was the shortest, coming in at just seven episodes. The following three seasons each had 13 episodes before the fifth and final season expanded to 16 episodes, which was split into two parts. The number 62 might not seem significant, but when looking at the Periodic Table, the 62nd element is Samarium. Though Samarium, known under the symbol of Sm, isn't the most recognizable chemical element, it had a connection to Walt's cancer diagnosis. This might be a coincidence, but considering Gilligan's advanced level of symbolism, that seems unlikely.
Ape Shifter
Since their inception in November 2015, APE SHIFTER has released two full-length albums and completed four European club tours encompassing Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and The Netherlands. They have shared the bill with Villagers of Ioannina City, Loudness, The Skull, White Cowbell Oklahoma, Baron Crane, AC/DC´s Chris Slade, and Mörglbl, among others. Festival performances have included Zytanien (main stage), Burg Herzberg Festival, OBOA, Free n Easy, ArtRock Festival, Fehmarn Open Air, Festival Kult!, and others.
On Friday, March 31, 2023, APE SHIFTER releases their third album Monkey Business.
From rockin’ 70's riffs played with punk rock ferocity to creeping metal grooves and all out bashers, APE SHIFTER gives new meaning to intense simian instrumental rock from the nasty pits of the Hellabrunn Zoo.
Born on Friday the 13th in Washington, D.C. and raised in Laurel, Maryland, Jeff Aug is a cool underground guitarist who lives at the foothills of the Alps in Southern Germany for the last 20+ years. He has toured with Allan Holdsworth, Soft Machine, Greg Howe, Stu Hamm, Albert Lee, and has performed shows with Jawbox, Shudder To Think, and Ice-T & Bodycount with his old band. He’s worked with John Stabb from Government Issue, has been touring and recording with Anne Clark for the last 20+ years, and has been touring as a solo guitarist for the last 25+ years. Jeff can also be heard on the Atari Teenage Riot album “Is This Hyperreal?” (Dim Mak Records / Digital Hardcore Records). Jeff is also a Guinness™ world record holder, setting the world record for the “most concerts performed in different countries in 24 hours” twice (2009, 2012). Filling out the line-up is bass virtuoso Florian Walter from the band Less and drummer Kurty Münch known for his stint in the German punk band Rotting Carcass.
Watch the “Mind of You” video:
Tracks
MPU 2:05
Stampede 2:14 Misery 3:08 Promises of a Progressive Future 4:21 Ahab 4:31 Dregs of Doom 4:07 Purple 2:21 Cure 1:57 Gucci, Baby! :15 Mind Of You 3:23 Shitkicker 4:27 Lying In Wait 6:57
Credits Recorded in January 2022 at Sounzz in Seifen, Germany. Mixed & Mastered by Tim Hecking. Produced by APE SHIFTER. Artwork, layout graphics, and cover photo by Chris Lakriz. Back cover photo by Bernd Kuhn. all compositions by Jeff Aug, arranged by Ape Shifter and published by Protozoa Music
Gig?
Given that Byron's - https://www.byrons-bar.com/ and Pomeroy is ~3 hours away from my house, what is the feasibility of Bad Rumor playing a gig there?
Unlikely... but it'd be a true opportunity to expand from "eastern Iowa" to "western Iowa" - it'd be pretty cool.
Sunday, January 22, 2023
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Friday, January 20, 2023
Music Theory Classes
https://youtu.be/ 9MB3lvaCoek - Music Theory Masterclass 3: The Modes in 30 Minutes
https://youtu.be/ NmeogiNhdHI - The Music Theory Iceberg Explained
https://youtu.be/ GF9n9unaBXk - Music Theory Masterclass 2: Chord Progressions and Harmony
https://youtu.be/ rv62qJGjVB4 As Much MUSIC THEORY As I Can Teach In 1 hour
https://youtu.be/ QMqgS2ak5gc - One Semester of Music Theory In One Hour
https://youtu.be/ De97zQi5rzc - Music Theory Masterclass 1: Drilling the Basics
https://youtu.be/ COlhV5r4-uI - One Hour of Music Theory Basics!
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Choose a Festival
However, just at a 'what bands would I want to see' level, I eliminate Festival 1 instantly. I have only seen Morbid Angel and while they were superb, I don't want to see them again.
I look at Festival 2 and think it would be really great to see Metallica. I also like the idea of seeing all of those bands.
I look at Festival 3 and I've seen Van Halen (with Sammy Hagar), Judas Priest, Saxon, Rush, Queensryche (with Todd on vocals), and KISS (with Eric Singer). Can I see Black Sabbath when it was Bill Ward / Geezer Butler / Tony Iommi / Ozzy Osbourne? Can it be the David Lee Roth version of Van Halen? Can it be the John Bonham version of Led Zeppelin? Can it be the Peter Criss version of KISS?
Then I look at Festival 4 and I've seen Guns-n-Roses, Motley Crue, Poison, Warrant, Alice Cooper, Dokken, and Def Leppard. Do I get to choose the version of those bands from their heyday or their current version?
All things considered, I choose Festival 2.
Tours Going Around IA
These are tour dates for a tour featuring Mastodon and Gojira.They go from Milwaukee to Indiana, from Indiana - across Iowa - to Omaha - across Iowa - to Minneapolis - across Iowa - to Saint Louis. I am not the die-hard Gojira or Mastodon fan. I like Gojira more than Mastodon, making me glad I saw Gojira at KnotFest 2021.
When I saw Gojira, I was ecstatic when they played "Born for One Thing":
When I saw Gojira, I was ecstatic when they played "Born for One Thing":
https://youtu.be/ 3p85-KtgDSs - Born for One Thing - Gojira
Introducing Alta Forma
Todd Sucherman's drumming is pheneomenal.
https://youtu.be/ Qh7BEKMrFPQ - Todd Sucherman "Never After" recording session from "Spatium & Tempus" by Alta Forma
I Can't Help Myself - The Miz is Awesome
My post from Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - The Miz is 40 - includes an amazing YouTube video of The Miz on the mic.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Considering Linux Shell Scripting Mastery (again)
Once again, I am looking at Shell Scripting Class and its $299 price with drool forming in the corner of my mouth. I haven't posted about learning Linux in a few months on this blog.
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