USA and Oz about same size and offset from Equator. Therefore both should have same number of timezones, but they do not. Moreover, 19 timezones in northern hemisphere, but 32 in southern. This is compelling; also touches on International Date Line and the otherwise inexplicable large leaps in time across Diomede Islands (Bering Strait) which … Read more
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Close exposure to live music, attainable, touchable, reachable, createable by mere mortals (vs the infinitude of canned “perfection” in our pocket) — this is key. From the comments: “I wonder how many tiny people became musicians that day. All it took was hearing Beethoven on a CD in 1993 to send chills up my little … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81LPqagOVr0 A few guest players, some gems in there — great times! For on-the-spot tuning across guitars and refreshingly beautiful bright smokey Euro voice — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxzEUDhE5uY
Phil Collins Big Band – Pick up the pieces https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9eQkTJZlNk So much deliciousness in here to enjoy. And a rock-ish rendition — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jwjf01sq68
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfabTGZjCEQ From video comments: “This man is just unbelievable. Not only is he among the most versatile drummers ever, but he is also a human rhythmic encyclopedia, and in every single note, pattern, groove or fill played we can appreciate all his love for the instrument, immense technical background and curiosity and enthusiasm for … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KciAzYfXNwU Excellent analysis and info. “Three trees and a computer bug caused a major part of North American [power] to completely grind to a halt. If you had asked anyone working in the power industry the prior day about catastrophic loss of service the next day…” From the comments: jay152277 1 year ago The … Read more
