Hardware stores with sales-persons who knew their inventory and could offer help/info on how to use it were replaced by Home Depots (which I avoid like the plague). All sorts of little stores were replaced by gigantic WalMarts.

aqian100321 Little record stores that offered a specific edited selection were replaced by huge Tower Records, Virgin Megastores and the like. CDs should be sold in galleries, not warehouses, and by people who care about the edited selection of music they offer. A warehouse cannot possibly represent the personal nature of an artist’s musical recording – the trials, the drama, the struggle, the joy etc…

In the studio – recording with Fritz, the binaural dummy head… took a break to order pizzas for lunch. Good first day. Did two different setups around Fritz. Took a vote and decided to recorded 24/96k. The photos here show the first setup, with Fritz facing the guitars. Alan suggested a title for the album: “The Fritz Files”. Another person suggested My Binaural Experience. I am leaning towards The Fritz Files – a Kunstkopf Recording. I like the German word Kunstkopf for its double-meaning: Kunst means artificial in this context, but the general meaning of the word is Art.From time to time I re-publish an old post.

Yes, the audience participates, might do palmas, might yell encouragement and offer loud praise, but they are there to have the singer express his or her emotion, which then delivers the group to a shared place. The individual performer as a conduit to the past or the pain of the whole group.

I think Sevillanas are Folk music, but Robin Totten simply writes in his book “Song of the Outcasts”: The sevillanas are not flamenco. I posted the above entry on my I-N journal about a week ago. The obvious question is, how does my own nouveau flamenco music fit into this? Well, I think my music is much more melody-driven than Flamenco. That makes my music more like Folk or Pop music.

(My music contains certain elements of Mariachi music, Mexican Folk music. Listen to the melody in Barcelona Nights and the harmony in thirds – that’s very Mexican, and so is the Umpah bass in 2/4) 

The Perfect Gift for Your Mom and Women Worldwide for Mother’s Day! The word “Sevya” means “caring through service; caring for humanity and for the environment we live in.” If you haven’t found a Mother’s Day present yet, look no further! Sevya scarves are the perfect way to tell your mother how much she means to you, and make her feel beautiful from the inside out! Because through your Sevya purchase, you are doing much more than buying a scarf.This meaningful name  is one that Sevya, the clothing and accessories manufacturers, easily live up to through their environmental and social business goals and ethics.  All Sevya products are handcrafted with the finest of natural fibers and materials in India. As a certified member of the Fair Trade Federation, Sevya’s artisans are provided a fair wage, and an opportunity to preserve the traditional indigenous art forms of India.

aqian100315 Sevya maintains a direct line with the artisan communities and finds them markets in the U.S. and other countries. In so doing, they ensure that ancient art forms (and the cultures that create them) are preserved. Additionally,Then, hanging on a neck scarf in random.long scarf can be tied in many ways women’s fashion, because the size of it from a longer more choices. In the rich texture of a soft silk long hood to create an elegant feel, and become the classic image of the silk scarf. In the wrinkled scarf fabric used to look lively and lovely wool from South Korea and beautify hem. Sequined silk scarf scarf is more suitable when the party has changed the original purpose, decorative, such as the wide ring cap packaging, bags, or tied up in the pants belt.

How to properly tie your long silk scarf for women how to test and test their fashion tastes.  a long scarf to tie knots on the neck, combined with the two hanging end. Hanging part of the twist until it tightened into a loop, then loop through this scarf tail. In the twisted, ensuring tight, and the distorted pattern, and even. Because flowers are formed through the twisted, visual effects will be obvious, more elegant neck, if suitable for. South Korea’s long silk scarf  wrinkles easily around the neck with a beautul packaging. A little trick is to leave the extra length of the end of January compared to the other when a knot, so that you do not think about the staff in your face.shawl scarf can be made of silk or wool. Wool or cashmere generally provides a better drape and extra warmth of a thick fabric. However, there is a new 100% silk woven fabric, but feel like cashmere. The only difference is an extra soft and smooth. Then, hanging on a neck scarf in random.

long scarf can be tied in many ways women’s fashion, because the size of it from a longer more choices. In the rich texture of a soft silk long hood to create an elegant feel, and become the classic image of the silk scarf. In the wrinkled scarf fabric used to look lively and lovely wool from South Korea and beautify hem. Sequined silk scarf scarf is more suitable when the party has changed the original purpose, decorative, such as the wide ring cap packaging, bags, or tied up in the pants belt.

How to properly tie your long silk scarf for women how to test and test their fashion tastes.  a long scarf to tie knots on the neck, combined with the two hanging end. Hanging part of the twist until it tightened into a loop, then loop through this scarf tail. In the twisted, ensuring tight, and the distorted pattern, and even. Because flowers are formed through the twisted, visual effects will be obvious, more elegant neck, if suitable for. South Korea’s long silk scarf  wrinkles easily around the neck with a beautul packaging. A little trick is to leave the extra length of the end of January compared to the other when a knot, so that you do not think about the staff in your face. shawl scarf can be made of silk or wool. Wool or cashmere generally provides a better drape and extra warmth of a thick fabric. However, there is a new 100% silk woven fabric, but feel like cashmere. The only difference is an extra soft and smooth.

 

The giveaway closes on July 14th. The winner will be announced on July 15th. Good luck to you all!

aqian100314 Silk Scarves  I’ve written about silk scarves before and I have tons of them, but after seeing the picture of Nicole Richie I’ve come to realize that I need a really colorful one. One from Missoni, like the one on the picture, would be the best, but they are expencive even on eBay. If you have $80 to spend on a scarf, you can find it here. I am going to search my favorite secondhand stores for the perfect one, and in the meantime I just have to make the best out of what I’ve got.I love silk scarfes and must admit that I too have a lot of them. I always luck up at the local flea markets and thirft stores. I also came across a really pretty one (so luvin it) and because I am in the business of sharing…here is the link

If there′s one thing I don′t have a lot of it′s colorful silk scarves. And lord knows why as they′re probably among the easiest things to find at thrift stores. I still can′t forget the DKNY ads from 3-4 years ago;I make them into a band and put them on my head . I remember seeing that ad in Vogue years ago and being really struck by it, so I cut it out and hung it on my wall.

How To: Wear Scarves Year-Round Scarves are always an essential in a wardrobe, but lately, they’ve seem to taken off as a trend. You’ve probably seen them on style icons like Kate Moss and Rachel Bilson everywhere. Plus, we’re spotting them on the streets year-round, whether it’s cold and blustery, or sunny and warm. The number of ways that you could wear a scarf seemed a little daunting, so we asked a few experts for their best tips on how to wear scarves – whenever, wherever.With so many shapes and styles on the market, how do you know what to choose? A safe bet is a long and thin scarf. Contemporary designer Susana Monaco prefers them in an “ultra fine gauge, long rectangle.” 

I make them into a band and put them on my head . I remember seeing that ad in Vogue years ago and being really struck by it, so I cut it out and hung it on my wall.How To: Wear Scarves Year-Round Scarves are always an essential in a wardrobe, but lately, they’ve seem to taken off as a trend. You’ve probably seen them on style icons like Kate Moss and Rachel Bilson everywhere. Plus, we’re spotting them on the streets year-round, whether it’s cold and blustery, or sunny and warm. The number of ways that you could wear a scarf seemed a little daunting, so we asked a few experts for their best tips on how to wear scarves – whenever, wherever. With so many shapes and styles on the market, how do you know what to choose? A safe bet is a long and thin scarf. Contemporary designer Susana Monaco prefers them in an “ultra fine gauge, long rectangle.”

 

To share music from the archives as well as live-recordings, but also to introduce new stuff I am working on – immediately. (((like the Tears in the Rain recordings in 2006))).

aqian100309 If I am excited about a new solo or band recording I want to share that at once, even though lots might change between that and the official release.It also allows you to witness the process of recording and then honing a piece of music, and note what changes and what does not.

recipe tote on Flickr That’s one strange recipe for Carbonara. It sounds disgusting, but I haven’t tried it,I use. And then there is this video of the German band Spliff performing Spaghetti Carbonara in 1982. (((check out how the bass solo is drowned out by the guitarist tuning. funny!)))

Sound Advice 001 Sound Advice 002 Sound Advice 003 Among the many good suggestions made by Theloneous Monk (Sound Advice 003) there is this one:Stop playing all those weird notes 

I use. And then there is this video of the German band Spliff performing Spaghetti Carbonara in 1982. (((check out how the bass solo is drowned out by the guitarist tuning. funny!)))Sound Advice 001 Sound Advice 002 Sound Advice 003 Among the many good suggestions made by Theloneous Monk (Sound Advice 003) there is this one:Stop playing all those weird notes.