I Get It

I always wondered why people listen to old standards, songs or music that has been around forever. Well most of what I listen to has been around for quite a while now and I finally got it this morning. I was listening to disc 2 of Yessongs, a live album recorded in 1973, while walking to work and it hit me that the music was 37 years old!  I was always amazed that 8 guys could be in such perfect sync in a live setting. The music was dubbed progressive rock a few decades ago and had plenty of quick changes of tempo and there's no conductor to guide them. I have probably listened to the songs one hundred times and every change was right there in my head, every note of the solos was familiar. But it's comfortable, yes another clue that leads to the ever popular theory that I'm old.

Week 2 of the new FCD wrapped up with a quiet day. Most of our shipments didn't make it due to road conditions. We spent a bunch of time updating inventory that will be ordered over the next few months. We're using internet radio with a couple of speakers I've had since Dell 1. Sure is nice to be able to hear some music without the ads and mumbling of the local talent trying to be funny. All the local stations can be dialed in quickly for a news or weather fix. I found a great little internet tuner call Radiosure that is basically just a small browser with station addresses built in and searchable by genre, or any keyword.

A long evening on the clock last night as I was assigned to the 'problem' team in Peewee A. Lots of incidents with this bunch. A team just as I remember them from the days when Northwood had teams in this loop. One or two kids that were better than they should be in the division and taking out the frustration on everyone. One of them got hit and then retaliated by slashing the other kid over the head, after the penalty was already called. He almost missed him but made enough contact to get 5 and a game. The kid that he whacked got 2 and 10 for a hit to the head, probably with an elbow. Add to that discussion 2 disallowed goals that required conversations and a 4-3 game almost didn't finish in the alloted time.

Buddy Guy is THE Man

I was looking forward to Jonny Lang in concert as I've been a fan since his first cd was released when he was a 15 year old blues guitar prodigy about 13 years ago. He started his set with my favourite song, a little known tune I've never heard on the radio. I have to say he's probably the best guitarist to ever hit the Community Auditorium stage.

That was until 74 year old Buddy Guy let loose with his searing first note, wow, what an entertainer. He had the crowd singing, clapping and thoroughly into his music. Not an easy thing to do in TBay. His band is incredibly  tight, you can't help but get drawn into the rhythm, especially the walking beats that thundered through the building. I'm going to dig out the one BG cd I have so 'Mustang' Sally and I can listen to it while we drive to Mom and Dad's tomorrow.

Addictive Music

This is a site I found the other day that lets you create some interesting music. 8 instruments with any combination of 256 notes. I've been playing with it a bit and if you click on the > you can hear one of my creations. Now if I could just play an instrument I'd have a backup band.

On the Ipod This Week

Jude Cole:I Don't Know Why I Act This Way (***)

Genesis:Invisible Touch (****)

Sting:Nothing Like the Sun (***)

Audislave:Out of Exile (**/*)

Mark Knopfler:Shangri-La (**/*)

Tonic:Sugar (****/*)

It really feels like old man winter has run out of steam. Even the cold days aren't as bad and the snow predicted keeps missing us. It is so tempting to start riding every day, but I really enjoy the walks so maybe another week. Last year March 1st was the start of everyday riding so another week won't kill me. Down girls, soon I promise.

This Week on the Ipod

What I listened to this week. (album:artist(rating))

• American Made, World Played:Various Artists (****)
  
• Desolation Angels:Bad Company (***)
  
• Eyes Open:Snow Patrol (**/*)
  
• In Violet Light:Tragically Hip (***)
  
• Mercedes Five & Dime:Moist (*/*)
  
• Now:Peter Frampton (***/*)
  
• On Every Street:Dire Straits (****)
  

Walking has me listening to a lot of tunes so I decided to share a quick list and rating. 5*'s is tops and /* is a half. I'm in the process of putting all my cds onto a portable hardrive so I can listen to more. I never use the stereo system anymore, its either my ipod, sony walkman phone or on the pc.

Today's weather was a real tease. On the way in I was taking things off and opening vents within a block of home. On the way home I could actually see the white line on the pavement. Not the one in the middle, the one on the outside of the lane where I would normally be riding. It's getting closer.

Kaki King

Her music was featured in the film "August Rush" which Sal and I both enjoyed, we grabbed the soundtrack from Itunes within an hour of watching. If you watch it you'll see and hear she's got a style all her own.

New (Old) Favourite

It seems Mike's love of the CSI series got him interested in the Who, especially the 'Who's Next' album. I found it in his old desk drawer today and quickly added it to my dedicated music hard drive. It is one of my favourite albums and even though it is 30+ years old it still rocks (released in '71). "Won't Get Fooled Again" is the song to listen to if you want to know what Pete and the boys are all about. They have gotten back together for (another) reunion but with original members Moon and Entwhistle having past away they'll never be the same. Check out the link for more info.