Sunday, 25 December 2022

Beginners guide to Frank Zappa

 Beginner's Guide to Frank Zappa: The Early Years Part 1 (1966-1969) - Lootpress

A loose guide of where to start with the early musical works of composer, guitarist, and singer/songwriter Frank Zappa.

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GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

   








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THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

  

Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:

"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"

SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS TREES ,ILLUMINATIONS
In fact"Everything is Illuminated"(Jonathon Franzen)
"Christmas Lights",candles,"Trail of Lights"
This at a time of darkness and cold weather
Hence food and WASSAIL!,Yuletide gatherings
Gift exchanges,Cards,Caroling ,Texas Tamales,
up against colds,coughs ,flu,Covid resurgence
Not enough shelters for homeless.Inflation surges
Church choirs sing out against the darkness
Wars,poverty versus"Goodwill to all humankind"
Darkness vs Light.Solstice to Saturnalia.
Remains of families gather.This is not the time to be alone,
chewing and digesting the bones of a dying year
while the child of a New is waiting in the wings..

Saturday, 24 December 2022

Leonard Cohen’s depression

 Watch Leonard Cohen open up about his depression: "A general sense of confusion"

Leonard Cohen suffered from depression throughout his life. In the 1990s, he began studying as a Buddhist monk to combat the affliction

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The beginners guide to Frank Zappa part two

 Beginner's Guide to Frank Zappa: The Early Years Part 2 (1970-1972) - Lootpress

This beginner's guide to the music of Frank Zappa explores the 1970-1972 era of the musician's storied career

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Friday, 23 December 2022

Documentary The Beatles in Help! A Missing Scene


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Jonathan Morrish’s unforgettable days as Michael Jackson’s press agent


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Frank Zappa archive continues

 As far as Zappa live collections are concerned, 'Erie' headed to top - Goldmine Magazine

The Frank Zappa archive continues, this time a 6-CD box set of live shows recorded in and around Erie, PA, between 1974-1976

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GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: Sinead O'Connor - Silent Night (Requested by Miss Maxine)


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THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

  

Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:

"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"

ON REFLECTION,I AM A WESTERN MAN
in the process of clearing out emotional reactions and debris.
Start before childhood,as i was coming in.Birth and breathing.
Growth in dreaming.Being among bullies and gangs.
Learning to be invisible.Anonymous.So many emotions,visiting..
Anger,frustration,resentment-each camped out in me for a time.
They could not stay-too limiting,too expensive,too demanding
What stayed?those moments of connection-within myself,and all others surrounding
They lasted longer-in stillness and meditation,prayer and reflection
I carry them like candles in a labyrinth.

Thursday, 22 December 2022

Rick Wakeman’s exciting plans

 YES Keyboard Legend RICK WAKEMAN To Release A Gallery Of The Imagination Concept ...

Keyboard legend Rick Wakeman (Yes) will release his new concept album, A Gallery Of The Imagination, on February 24th, 2023 on Madfish Music.

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Five wild moments from the life of Frank Zappa

 Five wild moments from the life of Frank Zappa - Far Out Magazine

Frank Zappa's five wildest moments: Biohazardous Childhood Toys. Fans of Zappa will be aware of the weirdly titled 'Prelude To The Afternoon Of A ...

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THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

  

Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:

"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"

THERE ARE NO BELLS
Just the buzz of phones
There is no sorrow.Most are numb.
Emotions in retro.There are outbreaks-
disease,violence,thievery,vandalism.
There are events beyond remedy or cure.
The only difference is-who will stand?
Zelensky petitions Biden for weapons
I petition you for more poems.Both fail.
There is no listening.There is no time.
There is an ice storm coming to Austin.
Last time,too many people died.

GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: The Beatles - Christmas Time (Is Here Again)

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Simon Nicol interview

 Interview - Founder member on never-evolving journey of Fairport Convention and playing Harrogate

I was always the baby of the band. I'm no longer that," Fairport Convention's Simon Nichol tells the Harrogate Advertiser.

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Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Olias Redux

 Jon Anderson: Olias Of Sunhillow - Album Of The Week Club review - Louder Sound

... I think the similarly timed releases from Chris Squire and Patrick Moraz are the ones that have aged much better and have the best tunes.

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Leonard Cohen’s lasting legacy

 Leonard Cohen's lasting legacy - Great love spanning 50 years to Bob Dylan lie - The Focus

Leonard Cohen left a lasting legacy as one of the most beloved singer-songwriters, poets, and authors. Last month marked the seven-year 

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20 essential Zappa songs

 Best Frank Zappa Songs: 20 Essential Tracks - Yahoo

From biting satire to loving homage, the best Frank Zappa songs prove exactly why he's one of the few artists who truly deserves the epithet ..

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THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

  

Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:

"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"

TAXONOMY &ECONOMY OF MOVEMENT
Think Zen.Stillness.Considered meditations.Slow river.Crush ice.Forest winds..
You hear between the silence of echoes-perhaps a footfall?
Air dances,too..whistles and whispers..Levitations.
Now stretch as if all worlds were within.Sing without words
Bring your Bodhi to the river.Now-watch water dance!

GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: Farewell to Terry Hall

   








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Monday, 19 December 2022

The Beatles Ex Drummer Still Receives 7 Figure Royalty Check


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Craig Brown - our greatest living satirist – has a theory about Keith Richards


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Paul McCartney THE McCARTNEY LEGACY: Volume 1 1969-73


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THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

  

Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:

"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"

HOW SHALL I DANCE IN THIS WORLD?
I SHALL LEARN SKILLS FROM OTHERS
Like a magician's apprentice.I shall follow the Golden Path
towards riches and prosperity.If relationships rupture,
i shall consult wiser ones-to heal and anneal.Poetry as guide.
Affirmations as field.Take jewelry-i shall make jewelry
that accords with each person's energies,add affirmations
so they may be used with their Bodhi's energy fields..
Each hand made,love made piece will shine as they shine
with mirror reflections deepening,widening like ripples..
I can find side hustles -cat counseling,cat napping,cat caring..
People travel,not taking their cats.I can do that!Others can UBER and LYFT-
let me counsel and curate,create ,care and consider each moment
as Illumined.Apply Reiki.Heal from horrors.Build Back Better.
My life as every life.My steps a ladder.
...BECAUSE SOME OF US THINK THAT THIS STUFF IS IMPORTANT
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