The majority of my library is composed of artists from Canada, the USA, the UK & Australia. I thought I’d throw this playlist net farther afield to catch songs from other countries. Of course, we’re familiar with bands like The Scorpions & Golden Earring, but I did not exclude them; …
This playlist was inspired by this weekend’s weather. Saturday was 21C/70F, very sunny & I got a bit of a burn on my arm cuz it’s pasty white from the winter. Sunday it’s snowing up a storm, just below freezing and I think I see Santa peeking outta the fir …
I haven’t been on a train journey for a very long time, but I enjoyed the last one I was on. Depending on your need, locale & budget, a train journey can range from luxurious to an exercise in endurance. Obviously, I want to be more on the luxurious end. …
A while back I had a post on fuzz effect with guitars. I thought it time to take a boo at another effect that is music to the ears: tremolo. Tremolo has been used in a variety of musical styles for a long time, and I’ve selected a few favourites …
Truly a musical master that has marched to his own tune, Todd Rundgren has been successful as a solo artist, a band member (Utopia) and a record producer. He has led developments in using the internet, software & interactivity to further enhance the musical experience. Link to his wiki page. He …
Recently hearing “Go Down Gamblin’” by Blood, Sweat & Tears reminded me that many artists had kickass songs that don’t make it on classic rock radio or playlists. So I felt obligated to take that challenge on in a small way: let the light shine on some sneaky good songs. …
Back in the olden days when hamsters in wheels spun our turntables, it was a bit of a risk to buy new music, especially when you didn’t know the artist or hadn’t heard their work. I had several criteria for selecting new music and one of the secondary ones was …
I was listening to Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game”, and settling into the mood that song evokes. I wanted a playlist that built around that mood & feeling. This one sets up a bunch of little feels: a little dark, a little reflective, a little melancholy, a little sad, a little …
Thought I’d try a regional approach to building a few playlists from my library. This playlist is based on artists that hail from the PacNW area (Oregon, Washington & BC). I tried to stay with those who did play in their home region at least initially, so artists like Jimi …
Thinking about the next playlist, gazing out the window. I was struck by how bright, clear & blue the sky was. That was it – songs related to the sky. The playlist starts with the sky around your home locale; songs that you are likely quite familiar with. Then it …
