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Forum: The Lounge 11-21-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,806
Posted By sonar1
Means we're not self-motivated, as a species. ...

Means we're not self-motivated, as a species.

Given a choice between taking our chances outside the cave to forage for food at the risk of being eaten by bears, we're far more likely to remain in...
Forum: The Lounge 11-21-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,806
Posted By sonar1
We seem to need constant stimulation to stay in...

We seem to need constant stimulation to stay in the present moment.

When there is no stimulation from outside ourselves we think we have attained stasis between threats perceived and dealt with.
...
Forum: Talk Instruments 11-21-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 951
Views: 171,996
Posted By sonar1
It is a Fender G.E. Smith signature Telecaster....

It is a Fender G.E. Smith signature Telecaster. He specs those fretboard position markers, based on an old Fender Lap Steel.

Otherwise it's a lot like a thin-skin finish '52 RI with a big...
Forum: Talk Instruments 11-21-2011, 08:46 AM
Replies: 951
Views: 171,996
Posted By sonar1
Couple of tweed Victorias (5112 & 20112), and was...

Couple of tweed Victorias (5112 & 20112), and was using Mesa/Boogie DC-3 and Mark-IV combos for big sounds, but sold those recently as they're just too heavy for my back.
Forum: Talk Instruments 11-19-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,951
Posted By sonar1
Guitar: Johnny Smith

Guitar: Johnny Smith
Forum: Talk Instruments 11-19-2011, 12:36 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 157,101
Posted By sonar1
I started on piano when I was about 9, but Little...

I started on piano when I was about 9, but Little League interfered ultimately, though I had to also play piano as a Music Major in College, along with a string, a brass, and a woodwind.

So while...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 11-18-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,393
Posted By sonar1
That makes sense. :bonkhead: Now that I...

That makes sense.

:bonkhead:

Now that I think of it that way.
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 11-18-2011, 12:46 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,393
Posted By sonar1
Lately I've been contemplating an image that...

Lately I've been contemplating an image that sometimes accompianies shows like The Universe, on the History Channel, etc.:

They sometimes show a pulsating glob of gold colored stuff that then...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 11-17-2011, 11:59 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,393
Posted By sonar1
Humankind can only glimpse a tiny part of the...

Humankind can only glimpse a tiny part of the whole of this Universe and conclude that it consists of matter and energy, and that at some point there's no difference.

As we move off the planet and...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 11-16-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 24,372
Posted By sonar1
I have used substances recreationally in the...

I have used substances recreationally in the past.

I see no need to further impair myself now so no, if they were all legalized I would not be tempted.

I had a bellyfull by the time I was in...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 11-16-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,206
Posted By sonar1
To be in harmony with the Universe is serenity,...

To be in harmony with the Universe is serenity, AKA "The Kingdom of God is within you."

"...How do you 'study' something that you only use about 5% of at most..."

The part of the iceburg that...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 11-16-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,277
Posted By sonar1
1,000 apologies. I was up late with insomnia. ...

1,000 apologies. I was up late with insomnia.

yes that rant was just the tip of the iceburg of my stream of consciousness style.

You guys will need to keep me honest. :soapbox:
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 11-16-2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,206
Posted By sonar1
It is possible to experience Being -directly-...

It is possible to experience Being -directly- without our cultural bias despoiling it with interpretive verbal "words" describing and therefore defining, the experience.

What is, is.

With or...
Forum: Talk Instruments 11-16-2011, 03:35 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 21,723
Posted By sonar1
The last string I broke was a high E, pulling on...

The last string I broke was a high E, pulling on it to stretch it as it was a bit sharp, just before our first set a couple weeks ago. Fast change and, "Count it off."
Forum: Jazz & Blues 11-16-2011, 03:31 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 23,415
Posted By sonar1
Those early Paul Butterfield albums opened up...

Those early Paul Butterfield albums opened up Chicago style Blues to a lot of white kids dis-satisfied with Top 40 radio programming, who had been DX'ing far away radio staions in Memphis, and...
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 11-16-2011, 03:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,277
Posted By sonar1
To the extent that the evils of Capitalism are...

To the extent that the evils of Capitalism are adjusted against by more and more regulation aimed at protecting The Public from rapacious corporations who think nothing of poisoning the public's...
Forum: Jazz & Blues 11-16-2011, 02:36 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 23,415
Posted By sonar1
True that. And Elvin Bishop can really get...

True that.
And Elvin Bishop can really get down, beyond his usual schtick.
Forum: General Music 11-15-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 58,895
Posted By sonar1
It makes me play like a dope, forget things, eat...

It makes me play like a dope, forget things, eat everything in sight, jump the drummer's girlfriend, etc.

So, yes!
Forum: Talk Instruments 11-15-2011, 08:22 PM
Replies: 951
Views: 171,996
Posted By sonar1
I play electric guitar. Will post some pics...

I play electric guitar.

Will post some pics once I qualify.

I have a Gretsch archtop hollowbody, a Fender Telecaster, and a Fender Stratocaster.

They all sound similiar (bright) through...
Forum: Introductions 11-15-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 716
Posted By sonar1
Actually our youngest son The Heavy Metal Drummer...

Actually our youngest son The Heavy Metal Drummer (now 31) has played quite a bit of so-called "speed-metal" music that sounded like the YouTube bit.

Not necessarily MY cup of tea, but once in...
Forum: Talk Instruments 11-15-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 927
Posted By sonar1
Depends on the music and the size sticks your...

Depends on the music and the size sticks your drummer uses, and if he's a gorilla.

2 - 4 X 12 cabinets should cover about anything (if the impedence is right) and will move a lot of air with not...
Forum: The Lounge 11-15-2011, 11:47 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 11,378
Posted By sonar1
I needed six characters, one of which had to be a...

I needed six characters, one of which had to be a number, as a password to hack into your bank account from here in prison.
Forum: Current Events, Philosophy, & Religion 11-15-2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 17,412
Posted By sonar1
But of course. He's been on Oprah hasn't he?...

But of course.

He's been on Oprah hasn't he?

That qualifies as a gaseous state of being. More methane than hydrogen, but still.

Anybody who can jostle for camera position on Soul Train, or...
Forum: Introductions 11-15-2011, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 716
Posted By sonar1
Thanks. So far been having fun in a variety...

Thanks.

So far been having fun in a variety of places here.

Trying to get my count up so I can post some links, etc.
Forum: Jazz & Blues 11-15-2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,950
Posted By sonar1
I like to put the lydian on the relative major of...

I like to put the lydian on the relative major of a minor blues progression.

Takes care of all the avoid notes, and with a couple chromatics can add to tension in a "Caravan" sounding sorta way.
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