KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I was deciding between a few of the big names: Megadeth, Slayer, etc.. But I didn't know (or remember) that they had one within in the last couple years, so I decided to go with this adventure.
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Middle-aged Dummies are back and bursting at the "themes" to get going! Full theme ahead! (6 Viewers)
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Mt. Man
Footballguy
My original plan was not to include them. However, a few possibilities spring to mind, so I'll look through that tomorrow. There are a few obvious prog inclusions regardless, though
Mt. Man
Footballguy
Unofficially {tm}, I'd bet I'd have a few from Garage, Inc, and not necessarily the most famous ones.
But yeah, the idea the that first 4 albums would be around half of it while Death Magnetic/Hardwired/72 Seasons might get 5 songs combined (and St. Anger 0) is part of why I've been spinning my wheels on it.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I get it, because these are the thoughts I have as well. It's not mandatory that all of an artist's albums are covered. Hell, I'm not sure I even had 1/2 of Journey's output in my playlist. I have strong thoughts and opinions about Metallica and Lars, but I still could put together 31 from the debut --> s/t, especially if I included Garage Inc.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
I hate to say it because I love Cheap Trick, but I thought sax guy better than Robin Zander.
Eephus
Footballguy
Sax guy held the "land of the freeeeee" note for around 11 seconds.
Eephus
Footballguy
If you want to hold long notes on your home saxophone, here's how.
tamingthesaxophone.com
Excerpt:
Circular Breathing on Saxophone and other Woodwinds
Learn all about circular breathing on the saxophone, when and how to use it when playing. It's not as difficult as you think
tamingthesaxophone.com
Excerpt:
- Fill your mouth with water, really full so your cheeks are distended
- While holding the water, breathe in and out normally a few times through your nose – keep a steady rhythm.
- Now, without stopping the nose breathing, purse your lips and try to squirt the water out in a long thin stream. Think of at is if you are blowing a raspberry
krista4
Footballguy
I really wanted him to be great. He did OK for an old dude singing a difficult song.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
Yes.
Not sure if D Minor or Batman just yet. But I will have Pan Pipes
Working on the Penis Flute next
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
There are almost as many Cheap Trick song title puns as there are posts about football in the game thread.
zamboni
Footballguy
Lot of people trying to stop this game.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
This is a euphemism. Right? Right?
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Does Jenny know about this?
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
I wish lol.
Yo Mama
Footballguy
Metallica has been on my short list for future rounds, but I think I’d only have songs from their first five albums since I never really listened to anything after that.
-OZ-
Footballguy
This one could take a while.
Boston is a short deep dive.
I’m at a conference this week so won’t be diving deep with another until I get back. Considering Chicago, Alabama, or the Alabama shakes (a candidate for a future artist countdown).
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I think the next MAD everyone should rank Metallica songs.
I may have one coming up this round
I may have one coming up this round
zamboni
Footballguy
“Master” moved way up my list after its use at the end of Stranger Things.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
Not sure what I did but no longer get lyrics displayed on Spotify. Doesn't seem to be a setting for it, any ideas to fix?
Raging weasel
Footballguy
Closing it out and restarting seemed to fix it
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Somebody is not familiar with my work around here.
I started a day early, and hitting album #7 this morning at work.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
For me Master is forever tied to Old School. Every time it comes on I think of the van scene now.
-OZ-
Footballguy
Somebody is not familiar with my work around here.
I’m just saying I’d need like 3 weeks to a month.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Is there any bass guitar on St. Anger?
Eephus
Footballguy
It depends on the song--not all tracks have them and only a subset of those are synchronized.
MAC_32
Footballguy
My theme- songs to play during / after a funeral
As the last few weeks have gone by, my chosen theme has evolved. I ear marked time to write this now last week and it only seems fitting that I am writing this on the heels of learning of a co-worker / friend's unexpected death this weekend. She spent parts of 2024 battling cancer, but packed up for xmas break feeling great and ready to attack 2025...only to never return to the office again. She called in sick Mon, saw her doc Tues, went to the hospital Wed, transferred to ICU Thu, friends / family called to her side Fri, and dead before the sun rose Sat. I share that because at first, this theme was for my funeral, but has since morphed into something much different- long before this weekend's news. Some of this will be personal, but others will be more narrative, and some bigger than both.
My dad's struggled with health the last few years (early stages dementia), rapidly started deteriorating this past summer, then fell off a cliff a month ago. At this point it does not appear things will get better, so candidly I hope his time still on earth is short. He shared something similar with my brother once things started unraveling last year - (paraphrasing) I don't want to die, but I also don't want to live like this. Parallel to this has been my mother's coping...or lack there of. I'm not comfortable getting into the weeds, but his fading health has exposed some of her glaring personal weaknesses, bluntly she's handled his health very poorly. I share that not to say I expect anyone to handle this well, just that her shortcomings are negatively impacting many relationships of those close to the family.
That's not the root of my motivation for this theme though. It's the backdrop. These events have just really pulled together the last few years of my life. Up through the end of covid, I had a mostly easy life, my wife too. The hurdles that we needed to clear were primarily self-inflicted. That said, without them, we aren't who we are today. I was direction-less well into my 20's, she wasn't much clearer, but our paths slowly started to come together about that time. As those roads started to take shape, we were developing into a good place. Laying the ground work for professional growth, but prioritizing our health, developing our small humans, and maintaining / building relationships with others. We were busy, but our plates weren't too full.
That all changed starting summer 2021. I'd break the character limit and then some unpacking it all. I'll just say surge capacity is both real and finite. We did what we needed to do at the time, but when we ran out of gas we kept going anyway. We knew it was the wrong long-term decision making process, but once our heads were in a blender we couldn't get ourselves out. The 3 years that followed were a blur and as we emerged into summer 2024 we decided it was time to start making some difficult decisions we'd been avoiding for far too long. We weren't the same people that we were before. Don't get me wrong, a lot of great things have happened to us during this time, we've just been pulled in too many directions for us to handle. The common trap many middle aged parents find themselves in, when you try to do too much you end up cutting corners with everything and performing poorly. It's not been an instant fix, but slow and steady we are making progress to return to the sorta people we strived to be 3 years ago. We just lost our ways, didn't establish priorities, set boundaries, tried to do too much, etc.
The word I used in messaging with Krista was 'introspective.' That is the approach I've taken to this right-sizing lifestyle over the last several months and it's how I ended up with this theme. I'm not thinking about the end, but rather what I can do between now and that time to maximize what I get out of this life and put into it for others. Appreciating that my best path isn't necessarily the same as others and I think that will be demonstrated on this journey. There will be sad moments, there will be happy ones, others that make you laugh, maybe some that make you cringe, but ultimately as long as I make a connection I'll deem this experiment successful. Hope y'all enjoy the ride....
As the last few weeks have gone by, my chosen theme has evolved. I ear marked time to write this now last week and it only seems fitting that I am writing this on the heels of learning of a co-worker / friend's unexpected death this weekend. She spent parts of 2024 battling cancer, but packed up for xmas break feeling great and ready to attack 2025...only to never return to the office again. She called in sick Mon, saw her doc Tues, went to the hospital Wed, transferred to ICU Thu, friends / family called to her side Fri, and dead before the sun rose Sat. I share that because at first, this theme was for my funeral, but has since morphed into something much different- long before this weekend's news. Some of this will be personal, but others will be more narrative, and some bigger than both.
My dad's struggled with health the last few years (early stages dementia), rapidly started deteriorating this past summer, then fell off a cliff a month ago. At this point it does not appear things will get better, so candidly I hope his time still on earth is short. He shared something similar with my brother once things started unraveling last year - (paraphrasing) I don't want to die, but I also don't want to live like this. Parallel to this has been my mother's coping...or lack there of. I'm not comfortable getting into the weeds, but his fading health has exposed some of her glaring personal weaknesses, bluntly she's handled his health very poorly. I share that not to say I expect anyone to handle this well, just that her shortcomings are negatively impacting many relationships of those close to the family.
That's not the root of my motivation for this theme though. It's the backdrop. These events have just really pulled together the last few years of my life. Up through the end of covid, I had a mostly easy life, my wife too. The hurdles that we needed to clear were primarily self-inflicted. That said, without them, we aren't who we are today. I was direction-less well into my 20's, she wasn't much clearer, but our paths slowly started to come together about that time. As those roads started to take shape, we were developing into a good place. Laying the ground work for professional growth, but prioritizing our health, developing our small humans, and maintaining / building relationships with others. We were busy, but our plates weren't too full.
That all changed starting summer 2021. I'd break the character limit and then some unpacking it all. I'll just say surge capacity is both real and finite. We did what we needed to do at the time, but when we ran out of gas we kept going anyway. We knew it was the wrong long-term decision making process, but once our heads were in a blender we couldn't get ourselves out. The 3 years that followed were a blur and as we emerged into summer 2024 we decided it was time to start making some difficult decisions we'd been avoiding for far too long. We weren't the same people that we were before. Don't get me wrong, a lot of great things have happened to us during this time, we've just been pulled in too many directions for us to handle. The common trap many middle aged parents find themselves in, when you try to do too much you end up cutting corners with everything and performing poorly. It's not been an instant fix, but slow and steady we are making progress to return to the sorta people we strived to be 3 years ago. We just lost our ways, didn't establish priorities, set boundaries, tried to do too much, etc.
The word I used in messaging with Krista was 'introspective.' That is the approach I've taken to this right-sizing lifestyle over the last several months and it's how I ended up with this theme. I'm not thinking about the end, but rather what I can do between now and that time to maximize what I get out of this life and put into it for others. Appreciating that my best path isn't necessarily the same as others and I think that will be demonstrated on this journey. There will be sad moments, there will be happy ones, others that make you laugh, maybe some that make you cringe, but ultimately as long as I make a connection I'll deem this experiment successful. Hope y'all enjoy the ride....
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Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Last Five Out
36.
Who? – Jeff Tweedy/Nels Cline
What? – Wilco
Where? – Irving Plaza, Town Hall, Beacon Theatre, Sinatra Park, Coney Island Cyclones Ballpark, The Tower
When? – about 6-7 times between 1995-2018
Why? – Tweedy improved a lot as a player and developed a unique style after taking lessons from Tom Verlaine. Cline added some eccentricity and experimentation into the band.
35.
Who? – Chris Haskett
What? – Rollins Band
Where? – Irving Plaza, The Limelight, Roseland Ballroom (x2)
When? – 1991-1993
Why? – So much energy in his stage presence and playing style. One of the most intense live bands I’ve seen. Hank Rollins Band opening for The Beasties Boys two nights in a row at the Roseland Ballroom was one of my concert highlights.
34.
Who? – Rich Robinson
What? – The Black Crowes
Where? – Roseland Ballroom, Irving Plaza, Garden State Arts Center, Headliners of H.O.R.D.E. Festival, Sea Hear Now Festival
When? – 7-8 times between 1995-2024
Why? – Rich went from a very good straight forward rocker on guitar in the vein of Keith Richards to a jam band virtuoso – I don’t think I’ve seen a band grow so much over time.
33.
Who? – Robert Cray
What? – The Robert Cray Band
Where? – Garden State Arts Center, Madison Square Garden
When? – 1994 and 2011(?)
Why? – “Modern” blues player that plays like an O.G. – I saw him the second time as an opener for Clapton (who also had Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramwell III playing guitar onstage with him) and when Cray joined Clapton’s band on stage for a few songs, he rose to the occasion and fit right in.
32.
Who? – Glenn Tipton/K.K. Downing
What? – Judas Priest
Where? – Nassau Coliseum
When? – 1982
Why? – old school metal? Yes, please. Priest, with Dokken as the opener, was my second concert and I was 14 years old, so I can’t claim to remember too much but I do remember it was a great time. On a side note, after the show while leaving the arena, this big metal head started bullying some Chinese kid calling him “egg roll” and pushing him around. The kid did a jumping spin kick that bloodied the bullies face. It was awesome.
36.
Who? – Jeff Tweedy/Nels Cline
What? – Wilco
Where? – Irving Plaza, Town Hall, Beacon Theatre, Sinatra Park, Coney Island Cyclones Ballpark, The Tower
When? – about 6-7 times between 1995-2018
Why? – Tweedy improved a lot as a player and developed a unique style after taking lessons from Tom Verlaine. Cline added some eccentricity and experimentation into the band.
35.
Who? – Chris Haskett
What? – Rollins Band
Where? – Irving Plaza, The Limelight, Roseland Ballroom (x2)
When? – 1991-1993
Why? – So much energy in his stage presence and playing style. One of the most intense live bands I’ve seen. Hank Rollins Band opening for The Beasties Boys two nights in a row at the Roseland Ballroom was one of my concert highlights.
34.
Who? – Rich Robinson
What? – The Black Crowes
Where? – Roseland Ballroom, Irving Plaza, Garden State Arts Center, Headliners of H.O.R.D.E. Festival, Sea Hear Now Festival
When? – 7-8 times between 1995-2024
Why? – Rich went from a very good straight forward rocker on guitar in the vein of Keith Richards to a jam band virtuoso – I don’t think I’ve seen a band grow so much over time.
33.
Who? – Robert Cray
What? – The Robert Cray Band
Where? – Garden State Arts Center, Madison Square Garden
When? – 1994 and 2011(?)
Why? – “Modern” blues player that plays like an O.G. – I saw him the second time as an opener for Clapton (who also had Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramwell III playing guitar onstage with him) and when Cray joined Clapton’s band on stage for a few songs, he rose to the occasion and fit right in.
32.
Who? – Glenn Tipton/K.K. Downing
What? – Judas Priest
Where? – Nassau Coliseum
When? – 1982
Why? – old school metal? Yes, please. Priest, with Dokken as the opener, was my second concert and I was 14 years old, so I can’t claim to remember too much but I do remember it was a great time. On a side note, after the show while leaving the arena, this big metal head started bullying some Chinese kid calling him “egg roll” and pushing him around. The kid did a jumping spin kick that bloodied the bullies face. It was awesome.
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krista4
Footballguy
Since I said it was OK for people to post their own Last Five Out, most people have done so, so I'm not going to do an introductory post with these after all.
I think only @simey and @KarmaPolice had sent theirs to me, so the two of you could go ahead and post them yourself whenever you wish!
I think only @simey and @KarmaPolice had sent theirs to me, so the two of you could go ahead and post them yourself whenever you wish!
kupcho1
Footballguy
I've never done a last 5 out and I'm not going to start now. It's not because there aren't more than 31 good songs regarding rain (spoiler: there are). It's more that there are a couple of artists that have more than 1 rain related song and if I list one as a last 5 out, it'll spoil the one that stayed in.
So I'll just post a last 1 out.
Here's Nick Heyward (an artist likely more well know as a member of Haircut 100) with
So I'll just post a last 1 out.
Here's Nick Heyward (an artist likely more well know as a member of Haircut 100) with
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
That's ok. When i post my 5 tonight it will be my what, last 8-13 out? I'll just pretend you gave some to me. ,)I've never done a last 5 out and I'm not going to start now. It's not because there aren't more than 31 good songs regarding rain (spoiler: there are). It's more that there are a couple of artists that have more than 1 rain related song and if I list one as a last 5 out, it'll spoil the one that stayed in.
So I'll just post a last 1 out.
Here's Nick Heyward (an artist likely more well know as a member of Haircut 100) with
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
@Dr. Octopus - great last 5 out. Sorry if I missing in an intro, are all your songs going to be live versions?
Raging weasel
Footballguy
You've Got Another Thing Coming checked in at #10 in my Judas Priest countdown.
Got my list sorted and will be sending it in tonight. It will feature several artists and songs that have appeared in our MAD31 countdowns.
I only chose songs that specifically mention The Beatles or their songs in the lyrics.
Got my list sorted and will be sending it in tonight. It will feature several artists and songs that have appeared in our MAD31 countdowns.
I only chose songs that specifically mention The Beatles or their songs in the lyrics.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
Crap,left my list at work so will send in tomorrow lol.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
Im not gonna bother with a last 5 out for Batman or D Minor.
I think Im realising that what eephus said was right.
I concentrated too much on the theme and not enough on the songs.
Still i will have an interesting list or two
I think Im realising that what eephus said was right.
I concentrated too much on the theme and not enough on the songs.
Still i will have an interesting list or two
scorchy
Footballguy
Really looking forward to this one. I have my own "demo" playlist and could always use some new great sounding songs to put stuff through the paces. Lucky for me, my wife actually enjoys the audiophile thing too and usually goes with me to test out gear. But instead of audio-nerd terms, she tends to describe equipment by the kind of alcohol it evokes. Like, "these B&W 803s look amazing but their sound reminds me of tequila - great in small doses but too much and your head will hate you."
The downside of her being a music nut too is that we have 3 two-channel systems - one in a listening room, one in the basement, and a small one (using an Arcam A5, the little brother of your A25) in the office.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I promise no more after these. This is the list I sent to krista as my Official last 5 out. After my recent music deep dive, I had to cut a couple more songs.
open.spotify.com
The Sword was the most metal of my picks. In the end I didn't think it fit in the spirit of the playlist. The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion pick was a tough cut, but I cut it because they were one I haven't to most of their output. I had this album and Now I Got Worry and just listened to those. Aesop Rock is artist I have fallen for, and have been working on a playlist for. Love the background music and atmosphere and the lyrics, but I fully acknowledge the voice. I've introduced him to people at work, and that is the common complaint. I still had 4 quality artists for the genre, and wasn't sure if any non-rap fans in threads would dig it. Excuse 17 is Carrie Brownstein's first band. That was an autobiography I read recently and loved, which steered me to give this a listen. I seemed to like this more than the first Sleater-Kinney albums, so I thought it was worth a listen here since S-K was on Shuke's list, but this wasn't. Culpepper's Orchard was my favorite listen on my music deep dive the other night. This album was a fantastic surprise. In the end it was too knew to me, and I haven't gotten to the other couple albums yet. I have other 70s prog that I have done a deep dive on high on the official 31, so this got the cut.
Mind Pollution/Weather Report
Culpeper's Orchard · Culpeper’s Orchard · Song · 2010
open.spotify.com
The Sword was the most metal of my picks. In the end I didn't think it fit in the spirit of the playlist. The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion pick was a tough cut, but I cut it because they were one I haven't to most of their output. I had this album and Now I Got Worry and just listened to those. Aesop Rock is artist I have fallen for, and have been working on a playlist for. Love the background music and atmosphere and the lyrics, but I fully acknowledge the voice. I've introduced him to people at work, and that is the common complaint. I still had 4 quality artists for the genre, and wasn't sure if any non-rap fans in threads would dig it. Excuse 17 is Carrie Brownstein's first band. That was an autobiography I read recently and loved, which steered me to give this a listen. I seemed to like this more than the first Sleater-Kinney albums, so I thought it was worth a listen here since S-K was on Shuke's list, but this wasn't. Culpepper's Orchard was my favorite listen on my music deep dive the other night. This album was a fantastic surprise. In the end it was too knew to me, and I haven't gotten to the other couple albums yet. I have other 70s prog that I have done a deep dive on high on the official 31, so this got the cut.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Yes - to fit the theme of “Top 31 Guitarists I’ve seen Live”. I’ll repost my intro when we get closer.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
That is the 5 songs in one playlist + the 2 jazz songs. I should have posted that to begin with.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
My list is in. I'll try to keep the introductory essay to a reasonable length but I make no promises.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
-OZ-
Footballguy
One positive of doing this list is the ease of searching for the songs. Another is there’s a decent variety between the movies and shows from multiple platforms. With 34 movies and 28 shows there’s more to choose from than one might think. A few of the movies crushed their soundtracks, others didn’t provide much to choose from, although a few instrumentals were almost included.
Almost everyone will know almost every song included, but maybe a few will be songs barely recognized.
Looking forward to everyone’s lists!
rockaction
Footballguy
I’m trying to keep my list as far from a punch in the nose as possible. I think that’s what I’d like to be graded on (not that there are any grades here—but if there were). Trying to come out of left and right-center field but keeping it as good as I possibly can.
Problem is that what is on the nose for some might not be others, etc., and those songs omitted might have some wondering “where’d it go?” If you are wondering “where’d it go?” chances are it was too much of a punch in the nose. Yes, there are a few jabs here and there (and number two is a haymaker that became more lethal with time), but enough. As few nose punches as possible.
Problem is that what is on the nose for some might not be others, etc., and those songs omitted might have some wondering “where’d it go?” If you are wondering “where’d it go?” chances are it was too much of a punch in the nose. Yes, there are a few jabs here and there (and number two is a haymaker that became more lethal with time), but enough. As few nose punches as possible.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Any kidney shots or ear bites?
rockaction
Footballguy
Like Tyson in the eighties [dude’ll] snap and punch your lights out
Like Tyson in the nineties if I’m losing take a bite out
I’m so mother****in’ grimy, so mother****in’ greedy, gritty
rockaction
Footballguy
I feel like KP tee’d that one up for me.
Relax. Breathe. Eye on the ball. How the best do/pendulum swinging like Ceausescu
I’m not sure about this “on the nose” thing. Some songs that mention genres were such deserved hits or legendary songs that they’re commonly known for a reason. What to do? My first five out right now look like a greatest hits of all-time list.
Relax. Breathe. Eye on the ball. How the best do/pendulum swinging like Ceausescu
I’m not sure about this “on the nose” thing. Some songs that mention genres were such deserved hits or legendary songs that they’re commonly known for a reason. What to do? My first five out right now look like a greatest hits of all-time list.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I don’t know how to grade on boxing technique, so you’re fine.
krista4
Footballguy
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I'll take the over.
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