Comfortably Numm
Gary Reiner
Folksong – Upbeat, Timeless Music from Ustad Habib Khan
Folksong – Opening Tune on Jewel of Heart… Jewel of Heart Ustad Habib Khan World /Indian Fusion Enjoyable, relaxed world fusion gathering placed just to the East of centre. Sitar, tabla, ghatam, oud, sax, percussion, acoustic guitar and piano fitly fuse on this accomplished album. …..John McLaughlin archives Jewel of Heart is a project created by … Continue reading
Optical Race by Tangerine Dream – Upbeat Electronic Music
. . Optical Race Tangerine Dream Do you enjoy upbeat, instrumental electronic music? If so, chances are you will find Optical Race enticing. Originally released in 1988, Optical Race marked a change in the sound of Tangerine Dream. After a couple decades of producing ambient/classical electronic music, Tangerine Dream moved toward a more accessible, even somewhat … Continue reading
Bye Bye Blackbird – Vibrant Piano Jazz Music
Bye Bye Blackbird — Puts You in the Mood… Bright and Cheery Opening Tune In Concert (recorded live, about 75 minute program) Lino Franceschetti Trio 2009 Broad assortment of beautiful, technically precise Piano Jazz music. . . . . Lino Franceschetti Trio . Sergio Mazzei (left) – Drums . Lino Franceschetti (center) – Piano . Mauro Sereno … Continue reading
Oh Well – Compelling Song About Life – From Fleetwood Mac
Oh Well tells a compelling story – with unabashed honesty the lyrics hit the listener with truths about ourselves, others, and God. When listened to carefully, the lyrics can lead the listener to some soul-searching. Though commonly referred to as just Oh Well, the song actually has two parts: Oh Well Part 1 is the powerful rock part of … Continue reading
Finlandia by Sibelius – Evokes Vivid Imagery of Finland’s People and Countryside
Finlandia is an unmistakeable, passionate piece of music that evokes vivid imagery of Finland’s people and countryside. Finlandia played an important role in Finland gaining independence. The song was written by Sibelius for the Press Celebrations of 1899, a covert political protest against increasing censorship from the Russian Empire. Finlandia is the best-known of Sibelius’s works, … Continue reading
Pixel – Google’s New Smartphone Is Attracting Lots Of Attention
. Google’s Pixel Smartphone is Here Earlier this month, Google introduced their first “made by Google” smartphone – the Pixel. It comes in two sizes: the 5″ Pixel, or larger 5.5″ Pixel XL. Simply put, the Pixels have top of the line specs, and are tuned for software and hardware performance – all of which … Continue reading
How Do Smartphones Use Time Stamps From Satellites To Calculate Your Exact Location?
Every time you glance down at your smartphone to check your location, you are unwittingly consulting a network of 24 atomic clocks housed in satellites in low-earth orbit above you. Those satellites are sending out the most elemental signals, again and again, in perpetuity: the time is 11:48:25.084738… the time is 11:48:25.084739… When your phone tries … Continue reading
Sonny Landreth Slid Into Town Playing Virtuoso Guitar
Sonny Landreth at Harlow’s in Sacramento, CA on March 31, 2016 . Performing to a sellout crowd, Sonny Landreth put on a spectacular show filled with his amazing slide guitar work. From the opening number to his powerful encore, Landreth did one thing consistently — he played every song with heartfelt gusto and virtuoso skill. … Continue reading
The World Wide Web is Woven Together Out of Threads of Glass
Fiber Optics = Light + Glass The hybrid of two seemingly unrelated inventions – the concentrated, orderly light of lasers, and the hyper-clear glass fibers came to be known as fiber optics. Using fiber-optic cables was vastly more efficient than sending electrical signals over copper cables, particularly for long distances: light allows much more bandwidth … Continue reading
In the Hall of the Mountain King – Stirring Live Orchestral Performance
. In the Hall of the Mountain King is one of the most recognizable classical songs ever composed. It is part of the Peer Gynt suites composed by Edvard Grieg. The unmistakable theme has helped In the Hall of the Mountain King attain iconic status in popular culture. The song has been arranged by many artists, including Duke … Continue reading
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