tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.comments2023-04-26T09:08:54.898-05:00 Paul BookerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14069761989329277865noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-86215201318414280742013-11-22T08:17:40.495-06:002013-11-22T08:17:40.495-06:00WOW though.... It's so elegant.WOW though.... It's so elegant. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05390504676811613494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-9981884730942819002013-06-12T13:50:07.701-05:002013-06-12T13:50:07.701-05:00Personally, I love it. I think the previous album ...Personally, I love it. I think the previous album reminds my favorite from them, but this is a nice surprise. Get it on vinylpuddleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748420880962906907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-19229364892711551152012-04-22T19:43:36.302-05:002012-04-22T19:43:36.302-05:00@ maneesh... Thanks for the spam. If you had actua...@ maneesh... Thanks for the spam. If you had actually watched the video you would have realized that ghost hunting with surveillance cameras doesn't interest me in the least.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069761989329277865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-66461169811078965052012-04-21T04:49:30.454-05:002012-04-21T04:49:30.454-05:00Webcam monitoring doesn't require fancy camera...Webcam monitoring doesn't require fancy cameras. Instead your old, unused webcams can be put to good use, by setting them up as security cameras. There are a bunch of webcam software options like GotoCamera www.gotocamera.com available online, that will help you use their service for this purpose.maneeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133525285468758400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-5828154448449510462012-04-10T17:22:27.162-05:002012-04-10T17:22:27.162-05:00Sam Harris does feel that free will is mostly an i...Sam Harris does feel that free will is mostly an illusion. I believe we can make choices, but seldom freely. In my (free) ebook on comparative mysticism, <i>"the greatest achievement in life,"</i> is a chapter called "Outside the box." Here are three paragraphs from it:<br /><br /> What if you had to make all your decisions about living while detained in a jail cell? The cells may be open for brief periods each day, but the prisoners are still surrounded by walls. There are also walls around cells of everyday life. We are restricted by our ability to control our emotions, mind and body. Even with full command of our “self,” we must live within the restraints of Nature and society. Freedom is relative.<br /><br /> “Free will” is really quite limited, despite belief that we control ourselves and our lives. We think we have endless choices...until we try to make them. Each decision must not only be based on what we “want to do,” but also on our own capabilities and what is expected of us. Nature and society imprison us, whether we like it or not. The key to release is mystical realization. All in One and One in All, the divine unity, opens the gate between a universal consciousness and most people’s constrained awareness.<br /><br /> Outer walls are the boxes of Nature and of society. Inclement weather, lack of sunlight, gravity, and/or other natural phenomena may restrain our movements. Our own natural aptitudes, practiced talents and learned skills are always lacking in some areas. Human nature is controlled mostly by society. What we believe that other people expect of us greatly influences how we feel, think and act. Considering the reactions of our family, friends, business associates, community, and/or nation determines much of what we do. Those “laws” of Nature and society govern our lives, usually more so than we wish. Mystical awareness can allow us to obey divine law here and now. <br /><br />Sam Harris has written positively on mysticism and said <i>“I see nothing irrational about seeking the states of mind that lie at the core of many religions. Compassion, awe, devotion and feelings of oneness are surely among the most valuable experiences a person can have.”</i> Harris' personal background reflects his own search toward that goal.Ron Krumposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05371279514024960026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-78554711439137124392011-11-08T23:36:34.462-06:002011-11-08T23:36:34.462-06:00Air Guitar... great book that I find myself re-rea...Air Guitar... great book that I find myself re-reading every other year.Daniel Birdsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497436250326471659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-83202316055613384202011-10-19T06:08:37.544-05:002011-10-19T06:08:37.544-05:00I read the book a few years back. Most annoyingly ...I read the book a few years back. Most annoyingly Dennett would not confess anywhere that he is an old fashioned natural dualist although in his more recent works such as "Where am I?" he almost confesses - see <a href="http://newempiricism.blogspot.com/2011/10/dennetts-dualism.html" rel="nofollow">Dennettian Dualism</a> .<br /><br />Don't be taken in by Dennett's friendly grin!Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17866896441731516034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-11274255511136051972011-09-28T13:35:24.169-05:002011-09-28T13:35:24.169-05:00His work is great. Here is his website: http://ww...His work is great. Here is his website: http://www.rustyscruby.com/index.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069761989329277865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-3581503211937779922011-09-28T11:31:14.435-05:002011-09-28T11:31:14.435-05:00Very cool. Too bad about the music. Sounds like ...Very cool. Too bad about the music. Sounds like canned corporate hold music.<br /><br />One of the hobby shops I go to sells a shitload of those little planes. They are astoundingly expensive. Whoever did this has a whole lot of extra time and money.Edward Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13854443206467967855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-85911562685764562412011-09-28T11:20:55.486-05:002011-09-28T11:20:55.486-05:00I think this is one of the best things you've ...I think this is one of the best things you've posted in a while. Yes, it was sad, but I found the very end to be inspiring. Art is always personal (unless you're name is Thomas Kincade, painter of shite)but when he said it's going to be even more personal...I don't know why, but it struck me as very intense. Something about the way he looked when he said it maybe? I don't know who this guy is and his work looks like something I would like. I'd like to see more. But mostly, he seems like a cool cat.Edward Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13854443206467967855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-33675795145765886832011-07-25T09:53:08.519-05:002011-07-25T09:53:08.519-05:00As Mr. Slave would say, "Jesus Christ!"As Mr. Slave would say, "Jesus Christ!"Edward Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13854443206467967855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-45313090313866359812011-07-15T17:19:32.789-05:002011-07-15T17:19:32.789-05:00Sorry, TED simply will not let a blogger re-size t...Sorry, TED simply will not let a blogger re-size the video. That's why I included the link.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069761989329277865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-76528676790993500352011-07-11T22:45:18.109-05:002011-07-11T22:45:18.109-05:00Hey everyone needs a break :)
It's good to be ...Hey everyone needs a break :)<br />It's good to be social or so I've heard, I wouldn't know hahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-39042080025101709832011-07-11T22:39:25.879-05:002011-07-11T22:39:25.879-05:00What an amazing video; so articulate and insightfu...What an amazing video; so articulate and insightful. I<br />I'll be passing this one around for sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-47695340657864383652011-06-02T23:59:44.132-05:002011-06-02T23:59:44.132-05:00I never knew that the term 'jellyfish' was...I never knew that the term 'jellyfish' was as general as something like 'dog'. Very intresting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-9824795458090324492011-05-20T12:44:54.832-05:002011-05-20T12:44:54.832-05:00Ahaha this whole May 21st doomsday speculation is ...Ahaha this whole May 21st doomsday speculation is so stupid! I can't believe that people actually believe this drivel. Sad really. Wonder what happens when May 22nd comes around, what will they say? "Oh minor miscalculation" pffft.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-53372689426854220852011-05-16T18:08:22.405-05:002011-05-16T18:08:22.405-05:00Thank you for posting this! I can't wait to wa...Thank you for posting this! I can't wait to watch the entire discussion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-91006035940141102712011-04-23T00:47:02.113-05:002011-04-23T00:47:02.113-05:00This is really powerful.This is really powerful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-8288410797688540882011-03-30T21:35:43.738-05:002011-03-30T21:35:43.738-05:00Hey, Pedro!
We've actually met before and I&#...Hey, Pedro!<br /><br />We've actually met before and I've been to a few of the shows you've put on in Austin. I moved to El Lay and started a jazz label. It's inspiring to know know you're still doing it, because I know it ain't easy.<br /><br />Get in touch with me at edward.stafford@furthermorerecordings.comEdward Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13854443206467967855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-45658891540803838182011-03-30T21:30:29.977-05:002011-03-30T21:30:29.977-05:00I have a secret to tell which I'm afraid is go...I have a secret to tell which I'm afraid is going to require me to turn in all my hard-earned Jazz Nazi badges. I'll whisper it.<br /><br />*I can't listen to stuff like this anymore.*<br /><br />It's one thing to see it live and a guaran-fucking-tee you Han Bennink made this show 10 times more awesome that it would have been otherwise. But honestly, I can't imagine buying a CD of this tired-ass shit anymore. I know, it's heresy. But I've heard enough.<br /><br />Would I go see it? Probably so. Especially if Han's involved. I dig Marc Ribot and it's curious to hear EvanParker on tenor. But I wouldn't buy the CD.<br /><br />I'll go polish my hardcore skronk-improv badge and see what I can get for it on eBay.Edward Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13854443206467967855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-77564023907151137822011-03-29T00:44:45.909-05:002011-03-29T00:44:45.909-05:00Hi Pedro. I am happy to spread the word. Texas doe...Hi Pedro. I am happy to spread the word. Texas doesn't get nearly enough avant garde jazz and you guys are doing a huge service by bringing these people here.<br /><br />@ Ed... These college night classes I teach three days a week always seem to be getting in the way of something that I'd rather be doing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069761989329277865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-5436997776487606822011-03-28T23:03:54.480-05:002011-03-28T23:03:54.480-05:00Hey Edward, the Austin show is organized by epist...Hey Edward, the Austin show is organized by epistrophy arts www.epistrophyarts.org. We are rnot the same folks who brought the WBK over the years though I saw those shows! We are the folks who brought Peter Brotzmann, William Parker, Hamid Drake, Evan Parker, Sam Rivers, The Thing with Joe McPhee, Marilyn Crispell, Rova Saxophone Quartet etc... Thanks for posting this Paul!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14995629507911998340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-47936321636756576812011-03-28T22:49:44.257-05:002011-03-28T22:49:44.257-05:00Oh man, this is a fucking fantastic video. Typica...Oh man, this is a fucking fantastic video. Typical offbeat Dutch humor. Misha is hilarious and Han looks quite hip in his Volvo. It's really too bad you can't make it down to see them. I wonder if it's the same people who used to bring Willem Breuker to Esther's Follies?<br /><br />I think I told you about the Han Bennink solo show I saw a couple of years ago. One of the best shows I've ever seen. I also think I told you about the time I met him at Bimhuis (which is in the video-- that building with the part that juts out over the water.) I was really high and he told me my hand was cold. All I could think was "great, you played with Eric Dolphy and my hand is cold."Edward Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13854443206467967855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-8772350094214380782011-02-21T02:17:36.064-06:002011-02-21T02:17:36.064-06:00"Sincerely insincere"... Yes that does d..."Sincerely insincere"... Yes that does describe the Swans... I might describe them as the Black Sabbath of the post modern era... Erin, please post some of your photos from the show. I know you got some great images.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069761989329277865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346742826757058027.post-90274247536926425972011-02-20T22:26:57.148-06:002011-02-20T22:26:57.148-06:00It was beautiful. I resented the hipsters somewhat...It was beautiful. I resented the hipsters somewhat. But it was beautiful to see the band showing people what it means to be sincere.<br /><br />What it means to be sincerely insincere also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com