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An Ode to Joy on the Anniversary of Beethoven’s Death
I wrote most of this after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The devastation has continued and only grows worse. It almost masks other conflicts and Continue Reading
Understanding Guitar Tab Sheet Music
If you're learning how to play the guitar, you may have some confusion over how to adopt the best fretting and picking techniques. Your friend may Continue Reading
This is How you can Find Fresh Hits Based on your Taste
While music is wide and varied and there are literally millions of songs to be found on the internet, many people not only find it difficult to Continue Reading
The Musical Maze
I have been listening to a new CD. It's from a band called Soccer Mommy and it was recorded in 2020. I like to hear new music, but often it reminds me Continue Reading
Afghanistan: The Soundtrack to a War I Lost
I served in Afghanistan four times between 2005 and 2010 while assigned to various U.S. Special Operations units. During the time I spent there, and Continue Reading
Casumo’s Take On The Importance Of Music In Online Casinos in Japan
What comes to mind when talking about gambling is usually winning or losing but there’s a lot more to it than that. Gambling needs to be at least Continue Reading
I’m Marking the LZ for America: We Need More Alvin Yorks
I’ve been listening to Sabaton’s new album, The Great War, a lot lately. It’s good, y’all. Check it out. There are several tracks that both my kids Continue Reading
Finding the Groove
I was asked by our local Indie paper, The Shepherd Express, to write an article about the Black String Triage Ensemble, a small group of local Black Continue Reading
John Coltrane – Take Two: There are Enough Favorite Things for Everyone
The last time I wrote about John Coltrane the snow was falling here in Wisconsin – and no, it’s not 10 months out of the year. John Coltrane was born Continue Reading
Man’s Desiring
I struggled after my last essay. Beethoven’s 9th is a hard act to follow: “Joy!” with timpani’s punctuating the cry for peace and brotherhood. I pray Continue Reading
A Delta Operator Transitions from War to Music
by Brad Thomas If you told me back in the mid-1980s that I would be where I am today, having lived through one of the most horrific and historical Continue Reading