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On Ancient 2012 Predictions

Me:

This is bullshit.

Wife:

Yeah, our scientific knowledge has surpassed that of classic civilizations.

Me:

That's what I meant.

9pm

Screw kids taking [music] lessons in order to raise their math and English scores, kids need to learn music for music itself.

6pm

Money isn't everything. Compassion is currency, too.

12pm

“Here’s That Rainy Day” by Bill Evans
from Alone

11am

copycats:

Roll Over Beethoven - Electric Light Orchestra
originally by Chuck Berry
(posted by sometimesagreatnotion)

Richard Prior introduces ELO who play a Chuck Berry tune in goofy costumes on Japanese TV. Watching this video allows me to cross several things off today’s To Do list.

5pm

Mitch & Mickey - “When You’re Next To Me”

(via bunkercomplex)

11am

“Peg” by Steely Dan

11am

“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” by Bill Frisell
originally by Hank Williams

with Greg Liesz (lap steel), Billy Drewes (alto sax), Curtis Fowlkes (trombone), Ron Miles (trumpet), David Piltch (bass), Matt Chamberlain (drums)

4pm

My guitar tech is a pain in the ass.

10am

Create Invoices, Get Paid

As a freelance musician, or freelance anything, making sure you get paid for your services can be a tedious task. Individuals or small contractors might be overwhelmed or not very organized and…

9am

405. No one wants to watch you practice the guitar.

(via rulesformyunbornson)

This one is kind of funny. The people who strive to be really good at guitar (or any instrument) won’t let you see them practice anyway. I’m still uncomfortable practicing certain things in front of my wife until I’ve got it under my fingers.

5pm

“Save Your Love For Me” by Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderley

It’s difficult to describe the brilliance of this one. The song, Nancy Wilson’s voice, Cannonball’s alto, the bass line. You just have to listen to it.

11am