MLT Club Member Johnnypee Parker
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This is from a beautiful song by Donald Fagan circa 1982.
IGY
Get your ticket to that wheel in space while there’s time
The fix is in
You’ll be a witness to that game of chance in the sky
You know we’ve got to win
Here at home we’ll play in the city
Powered by the sun
Perfect weather for a streamlined world
There’ll be spandex jackets, one for everyoneWhat a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free
What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free
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I can’t think of anything to say because…
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Hi John, Hi Diana!
I feel a little jealous. Thanks for letting us know how your calls went. Wow, sounds like you had some great chats. Lisa and Mona are so generous with their time.
Hey Diana,
Who’d have thought they’d lead ya
Back here where we need ya
JP
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Hi Van,
Welcome to one of the koolest clubs on the web. There are plenty of rabbit holes to dive into, with amazing music everywhere. Lisa and Mona have shared a lot with their fans. You can find a lot about their history here. It feels like we are watching a rockumentary in real time.
The Out and About section has some really kool videos of the girl’s extracurricular activities and hobbies. You can watch them skydiving, running a marathon, or check out their guided tour through Hamburg highlighting Beatles history.
The Duo Sessions are amazing. “Wish You Were Here” is the one that lead me here. Each one is my favorite until I play the next one.
You are just in time for their new album of originals. Why?
JP
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Juergen,
Alan Parsons Project is awesome. Listen to the similarities between that and Pink Floyd’s Us and Them. In my minds ear I always consider this as a piano intro even though there is a lot more going on. For me, the piano sets the tone of the song. This video was always a hi-light for me at their shows, watching the video on a huge round screen while the band played below was always very moving.
JP
Here is a nice Piano version. He actually plays the whole intro, so it may take a moment to recognize those iconic notes.
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Way to go, Christopher! I used to have econo guitars when I was younger and would often get discouraged with them not being the right size or the cheap tuners would slip or…. I find having a nice guitar that fits makes me want to play more. I have never played a telecaster, but those Squiers are nice.
I have a Parker P38. It’s their basic model, not quite a Nitefly , but it’s nice. I picked it up for $400 bucks about fifteen years ago. This dude pointed me to this other dude who bought floor models from music stores and then sold them on line. Parker has since gone out of business, so they are kinda pricey. I have seen Nitefly’s go for $3000+. I think they were about $1200 when the company was still going.
I think buying a new guitar is like getting a new car. As soon as you take it home and give it a little gas you fall in love with it. To warm up I think Lisa would recommend Smoke On The Water for hours on end.
Have fun! What color did you get?
JP
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Wow, these are some great posts. My latest brushes with nature have been frightening and amusing. My daily commute takes me through some areas where you’re more than likely to see some deer or turkeys. A couple of days ago I came upon a car that was stopped up ahead for no apparent reason. As I approached I saw to do’s (plural of female deer?) and two fawns standing in front of the car, like right in front of it. The driver had edged up, but they were not moving. I was going to honk, but I did not want to scare the driver. Out of frustration with these stubborn deer, she got out of the car and shewed the deer out of the road. She returned to her car and drove on. It was hilarious! I could tell this was not her first time.
A skunk has taken a liking to my carport. The other night it scared the crap out of me when I looked up to see it at my feet. It was here just a while ago, too. As I opened the door it ambled across the car port floor and out the back. Of course it stopped to make eye contact with me, as if to say I’ll be back. I don’t know whether to be scared or amused. Hey, I know, I could name it Schwartz.
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Really enjoyed the Marimba video. It’s amazing how they all stay on point.
Are you all familiar with Pink Floyd’s classic “Echoes” ? I thought you might like this incredible interpretation of it by the Stickmen. This time it’s two guitars, a Chapman Stick, and a couple of effect pedals. They have captured a lot of the nuance of the original including the seagulls.
JP
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Hi Kevin,
You can find just about anything about the MonaLisa Twins’ history hear. You are just in time for the new album. There are some new songs in the Early Listening section.
The Forum has brought some awesome people together from all over the world. We have a lot of fun here.
Sounds like you have already began your collection of music. Lisa and Mona have put together some great videos exploring their extracurricular activities in the Out and About section. Check out their tour of Hamburg. The videos have really kool soundtracks, too. And be sure and check out the Marathon video.
So jump down every rabbit hole you find and enjoy.
JP
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Yes, I do believe Lucifer Sam was about Syd Barrett’s cat.
Ted Nugent sometimes comes off as a nut job. Cat scratch fever is very real, but more like cat scratch itch. Our feline friends have a chemical in their claws that can be very irritating. I always regret rough play with my cats. Itchy itchy
That cat’s something I can’t explain
JP
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Hi Andy,
You are right. I watch Nothing Is In Vain, and remind myself this is the work of four people. They are truly amazing.
Have fun exploring. There is a lot of good stuff here. If you are like me, one click and it’s down the rabbit hole.
Have fun
JP
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Hi Jung,
Welcome to the Machine is also a good road trip song. Whether on a dark desolate road at night, or heavy traffic in the afternoon, I always notice a lot of syncs listening to this while driving.
What did you dream? It’s alright we told you what to dream. You dreamed of a big star. He played a mean guitar.He always ate in the Steak Bar. He loved to drive in his Jaguar. So welcome to the machine.
I can’t wait to listen to Why? on my daily commute.
JP
I’ll bet you thought I was going to say,”On a dark desert highway.”
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Jung, that bear video is intense. We have the same practices around here with our garbage receptacles. We tried sprinkling cayenne pepper around but that doesn’t stop the can from tipping over. Someone told me that bears don’t like hot peppers. Upon further research I learned that it is not the taste or smell that acts as a deterrent, but it’s supposed to irritate an animals feet. I found that out when I was trying to keep chipmunks out of a crawl space behind my house. I don’t think it bothered them enough. Try and picture chipmunks running around the yard like it was a bed of hot coals. Never happened, but wouldn’t that be funny?
I think I posted this before. This was across the street from us. As I stood outside filming this Marlo and Joshua were yelling for me to come back inside, yet a skunk has me running away at top speed the other night.
Music courtesy of Rowan Atkinson and Kate Bush.
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Jurgen. That’s very kool. Three dudes on such a vast location. Just a piano and a cello. The piano sounds quite nice.
JP
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Hi Jurgen,
Pink Floyd Meddle 1971
Echoes is actually 23 minutes+
Check out “Pillow of Clouds”and “Fearless” This was before DSOTM
I love that Jason Mraz video. Jason has a very friendly voice.
The Chapman Stick has four bass strings and six guitar strings. It is played by fretting the strings, no pick required. I have seen Tony Levin play years ago and it was mesmerizing. It can be difficult to keep up with what they are doing.
This is not an official Pink Floyd video, but it’s quite lovely just the same: