Pictures of Ground Zero, on Sept. 13, 2001
The Alphabet Song
It is near impossible to make a 3 year old sing on command.
So I tried to hand him the microphone and hoped for the best.
This time, I got lucky.
So here is Tyler
singing the alphabet.
(Loudness warning. Tyler had the mic really close.)
How funny was that?
Five Questions for Friday – “Songs”
1. If you could pick your own theme song, what would it be?
–“I Started A Joke” by the Beegees.
Because when it all comes down to it,
the “Joke” was on me.
2. Now be honest…if others had to pick a song that described you, what would they choose?
— “Guitar Man” by Bread.
Because even though I don’t draw a crowd, I play so loud.
So loud, it’s annoying.
And I am annoying.
3. What song would be/was the first dance at your wedding?
— Well, this is hard because all I heard were sounds or sobbing, weeping and howling.
Then I realized, it was all me.
But anyway, I always wanted the song “When I Look Into Your Eyes” by Firehouse.
4. What song gets stuck in your head most often?
— I gotta admit.
It’s the “Bob the Builder” theme.
5. What song would you want played at your funeral?
–I would want the “Theme from Rocky.”
You know, the song before the boxing match.
Because, I swear to you, I am going to pick a fight in Hell.
But seriously, I want the song “In My Life” by John Lennon.
Just only if people would come.
True Story
Back in the Summer of 1997,
I bought this guitar magazine, (Total Guitar, issue #32)
with Jimi Hendrix on the cover in a psychedelic photo.
It’s got great lessons,
reviews and articles about
what’s new in the world of guitar music and such.
I still have it to this day.
Another Song Added – To Be With You
To Be With You
by Mr. Big.
Mobile Player here:
It never ends, doesn’t it?
Just when you thought you were safe
from my wretched and pitiful music playing,
here comes another one.
But you see, I should have your pity.
Because inside my head,
there’s this constant rhythm that just wouldn’t stop.
From the moment I wake, up until the day ends,
I hear this continuous beat-like tempo.
Along with all the voices inside my head.
But I am not complaining though.
I like it.
I enjoy it.
Amidst all the chaos in this world,
Music calms me down.
It helps me put everything in perspective.
You know whenever I listen to the songs I play,
It seems like it is painting me a picture.
A pretty picture of the sunset, by the meadows,
Green grass, trees, a rainbow,
and me, smashing my guitar to pieces,
punching a hole through my big ass amplifiers,
setting the whole place on fire,
shouting and screaming at the top of my lungs,
with tears flowing down my face,
as I get hit by lightning.
It’s art.
You wouldn’t understand.
Friday Five Questions – Books
Here we go!
1. What book or books were special to you in your childhood?
—I don’t recall any books I have read for pleasure when I was young.
Most of them are purely obligatory school stuff, so I could not really classify them as “special.”
Although, one book I remember reading for pleasure,
was “The Phantom“ by Susan Kay.
The inside story of Erik, the “Phantom of the Opera”, beautifully expressed thru his own eyes.
2. What was particularly special or memorable about those books?
—The things that I remember the most is how much anger he has at the world around him, and spent a whole lot of time controlling it.
As well as when he met Christine, the beautiful opera singer, and how he found hope.
Their love for music, kept their relationship very strong.
Such a lovely story. I get goose bumps just thinking about it.
3. Have you re-read any of them as an adult?
–You know what? I should read that book again.
Yeah. I should.
4. If so, were the books as good as you remembered them?
—Hopefully I find it at a used book store sale. Then I hope it’ll be as good as I remember it.
5. What do you think about movies being made out of children’s classics
(like the Chronicles of Narnia, Lord of The Rings, etc.)?
–Reading the books has always been better than watching its movie version.
I think a movie interpretation of a book is great. As long as it stays true and does not cut a whole lot out.
But I believe, everyone agrees with me that reading the book is always better than the movie.
——-
See?
I also read books and do other stuff.
Not just play you mediocre song interpretations
or write a whole bunch of nonsense.
I don’t pretend to be cool and funny like the other websites.
On this site, I try to be truthful as I can.
I don’t manufacture any stories for you.
Except maybe when I talk about my viciously amazing guitar talent
and my gorgeous Adonis body.
I try to downplay that a bit, just to be modest.
(I read that last line of joke somewhere else,
I just can’t remember where.)
New Song Added – We All Dream Of Love
We All Dream Of Love
By Paul Gilbert.
From the album “Space Ship One.”
I recorded this, a couple of weeks ago,
I just never got the chance to post it here.
Just like every other stuff that goes thru my head,
I never get the time to write it down here.
But then again,
I do most of my critical thinking
while I’m in the bathroom.
So, I am sure you don’t really want to hear
what I was thinking at that point.
Anyway,
Check out this new song under Chorus.
Mobile Player here:
A Little Night Guitar Music
What a show, what a show!
Eric Johnson was great as always,
at last nights performance.
I was very lucky to be able to get there early,
And I found myself a spot right in front of the stage.
I mean, I am literally leaning against it.
And now, performing live.
I forgot to mention.
(Okay, I didn’t really forget.
I just didn’t remember to tell you.)
I am going to see Eric Johnson tonight.
He’s playing in Jax Beach, FL.
I’ll be enjoying this one again I am sure.
Savouring his music.
Enjoying his famous guitar tone.
Screaming like a little girl.
I hope this time, I get to have his autograph.
And maybe a picture.
And a hug.
Whom Do You Trust? “Part 2”
Who do you trust?
Not Me.
Well first,
let me tell you,
that today in the U.K.,
two dozen individuals were arrested,
suspected of plotting terror attacks in the U.S.
So the country is on high alert.
And everybody is in a very tense mood.
So I went to work today,
and as my usual routine,
I always put my food in the fridge,
before I clock in.
But, as I open the fridge door,
the security alarm blared louder than a fire truck siren.
Blasting my eardrums like I was in a KISS concert.
Apparently, I was the first one there,
and I triggered the alarm.
And I was not given any codes to disarm the freakin’ thing.
Geetooth Cryth!
I didn’t know if I was going to run,
or just stay where I was and not move.
I had to make a decision.
I left.
Probably not the best decision,
but my ears were hurting.
Although, my brother suggested I should have stayed
and dropped to my knees, like I was praying.
I didn’t think that was a good idea either,
but he said, he just wanted to see me on the news.
Anyway.
Luckily, there were a couple of my co-workers
down at the parking lot.
I told them, I triggered the alarm,
and I didn’t have a code.
They were very nice, and disarmed it
and told me not to worry.
But here comes the law.
The county sheriffs came to check the place out.
And for some reason,
as they walk around the office,
they seem to know it was me who did it.
They were looking at me,
like, I stole their morning breakfast.
They were not happy.
Plus given the fact that the country is on high red alert,
I didn’t think they were in any mood to check out false alarms.
What a way to start the day.
It feels like I have been officially initiated.
Although I must say,
I was not trying to impress the boss by showing up early.
I am not the “eager beaver” guy who couldn’t wait to start the work day.
I just want my food to stay fresh,
and my yogurt not to melt.
In conclusion,
There are only two things that got stuck in my brain today.
First,
I can’t be trusted.
And second,
I owe those cops some donuts.