Goodness comes to those who vibrate
Michael’s Drums 3 Pics of soundroom / studio 30 Jan 2001 Bunch of Behringer transistorized and tube gear (March 2025 that has since become somewhat sought after LOL). The ADAT was supposedly used by the band “311”, but maybe that was ebay / internet baloney. Intermetro metal wire racks. Door-as-tabletop. Filing cabinets. Track lighting. 10 … Read more
Michael’s Drums 2 9 Jan 2001 updates Xmas brought a large LP cowbell, a Zildjian large/low ice bell, a LP (green plastic) jam block, and an LP cowbell rack. Sweet. Nothing beats the spirit of giving; receiving comes close, though. Through an unusual chain of events last year, I met a friend of an employee … Read more
Michael’s Drums 1 Sometimes maybe often the whole point is simply in joy itself. This is for my friends who’ve asked over the years about my drums. Initial pix/txt taken/written 13Jan2000. Updated routinely. March 2025 — When I started playing drums back in 1975 or so, half the people alive today were not yet alive … Read more
History of Ludwig Drums The Ludwig Drum Company was originally established in Chicago, Illinois, in 1909 by brothers William F. and Theobald Ludwig. The company’s first factory was located at 1728 N. Damen Avenue in Chicago. In 1929, due to economic challenges, Ludwig & Ludwig was sold to the C.G. Conn instrument company, which subsequently … Read more
Long before magnetic tape, magnetic wire recorders were a thing Mr Carlson’s Lab – “Another great video. This voice on the wire is from someone probably long dead. Interesting and mysterious to think about. A ghost voice from somewhere in time.” Voices are trapped in this wire, let’s hear what they have to say! Join … Read more
Vegas KISS Museum a most heinous over commercialization of demonica An extreme extreme; would you really expect anything less? “Museums are eligible thru AAM to receive federal grant money to maintain and operate the museum. 400 to 1 I’d bet Chaim Witz (Gene Simmons) museum endeavor is receiving full federal grant funding.” When America is … Read more
Two man orchestra – David Lindley Wally Ingram Basel 2000 One of my top favorites of all time. These guys were quirky, talented and thereby fresh. Song ‘Reaggae Everyday’ at 4:35 in is particularly excellent.
Tibetan Stone Hurling – Acoustic Vibrational Energy – Capacity to do Tons of Work Charge a large capacitor to 400 VDC. It stores enough energy to raise a typical 2.5 ton pyramid block by 1 foot.
Hits From 1976 That You Still Hear All The Time Sky Rockets in Flight / Afternoon Delight – lyrics influenced by menu at Clydes restaurant in Georgetown, Washington DC Boys Are Back In Town – Thin Lizzy (though they had many hits, not forgotten) Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry Turn the Beat Around … Read more
Bush and Trump Forefathers Collaborated on Radar Xrays Swamps Particle Accelerators Big Pharma and Tesla Death Ray Tech Interesting historical facts. explains why he never “drained the swamp” Trump’s ancestors also had big business in Saskatchewan in the oil industry There was a story that a young boy named George used to hang out in … Read more
Motor sans Rotor shows Magnetic Spin https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IpbxSpqhOnI
Masonry on Malta – History Unerased Possibly similar thing exists at Niagara Falls — see Schoellkopf power station and star forts. BERSERKER BEAR (see also his excellent work w/ MICHELLE GIBSON). Found this via JEWISH (exchange “D” for the leading “J” and then look at the site of the ORGanization not any COMpany) which delves … Read more
Semi-Dirac Fermions and Biofield Tuning
We warned 10+ years ago of SpeedLimiter Tech – Evermore restriction for safety Maryland bill aims to use speed assistance technology for reckless drivers
Session Playing Impromptu Charting Sight Reading Kenny Aronoff Hears Yes For The First Time Step inside the mind of Kenny Aronoff as he takes on “Changes” by Yes. Watch him hear the song for the first time and dive straight into playing along. How does he craft a drum part on the spot? Hit play … Read more
Cherisse Osei Simple Minds 2020 Tour Zildjian Cymbal Co Can’t beat the old-school 1970s ride, hi-hats. In a 2020 interview, Cherisse Osei, drummer for Simple Minds, detailed her cymbal setup for their tour. She highlighted her preference for vintage 1970s Zildjian A series hi-hats and ride cymbals, noting their balanced sound that complements the band’s … Read more
Van Halen Fair Warning 1981 Album Deep Dive Creation Sound Cultural Context Van Halen’s Fair Warning (1981): A Deep Dive into Its Creation, Sound, and Cultural Context I. Overview: The Darkest Van Halen Album Released on April 29, 1981, Fair Warning was Van Halen’s fourth studio album, standing out as their most aggressive, moody, and … Read more
Sound of One Cell Growing Milling about in nanotech last night I found this tidbit from 2001 on bibliotecapleyades.net Researchers think they can build a “nanomicrophone” based on tiny hairs — rather than a membrane — that could hear such a thing The search for a new method of detecting life on distant planets may … Read more
Rikki Dont Lose That Number Solo Explained Rick Beato Skunk Baxter Jeff “Skunk” Baxter’s guitar solo on Steely Dan’s “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” is a prime example of his sophisticated yet tasteful approach to lead guitar, blending jazz, rock, and blues influences. Let’s break down the music theory behind his solo: 1. Key and … Read more
