Aug 8, 2012

A Rant by Mike Brooks

Algorithm and Blues
by Mike Brooks

So...this week, a mistake in math by a certain company pushed a change of events that moved the stock markets lower and may lead to the demise of said company.  The rights and wrongs of "wealth without work" are for another rant on another blog. And this shit matters too.

Here's the thing...because you have algorithm (technology) doesn't mean you have rhythm.  Because you can sample/record something somebody else (with rhythm) created doesn't mean you should.  And because you and your buddies like it blasted from the stereo in your Honda Civic doesn't mean anyone else will.

I have heard enough about pimps and hoes, Cristal vs Remy, Escalades and their wheel size...good lord do you have nothing original to say?  Oh..and the way you treat women is disgusting...maybe not to you or them now, but it will be someday.

Why not do this...go to local music store and buy an instrument.  Most of those performers you profess to love did.  Strum, hit, jingle, pick or blow it.  Take a lesson, find a voice, play a song, make up a song find some people that you can PLAY music.  Warning though...it's not easy, it is a lot of work....and fun...and real.

Just a thought....I could be wrong.


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Feel Bad For You Mixtape: August '12


This month's compilation from like-minded bloggers, music fans and morons was themed "The Man." Submissions ranged from literal takes on the theme to songs with "the man" in their title to... who knows? It's all good though - with tracks from Chuck Prophet, Neil Young, Peter Tosh, Anthrax and Drive-by Truckers. You can stream the mixtape on the cassette player below or download and comment on the mix HERE.
One cool note: While discussing the mixtape last night, Aimz of My Aimz is True and Truersound from A Truer Sound managed to get #FBFY trending on Twitter. I suppose it was mostly because people were asking "What the hell is #fbfy?" but still awesome.

Cledus T. Judd Was a Pioneer!


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