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
