Monday, October 21, 2024

Too busy working

 

That's a nice rendition of the national anthem, Honey.  Your best videos so far have been when you are playing alone.

So you people are saying that I'm broke because I don't go out at 7 am and work?  I'm too busy working!  Do you think that what I do is easy and anybody can do it?  Are you saying that what I do is worthless and unprofitable?

I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the rejected.

147.  If they accuse you of falsehood say, "Your Lord is full of Mercy, All-Embracing".  But from people in guilt, never will God's wrath be turned back.

The Cattle 6:147



Sunday, October 20, 2024

But the funk begins with bass

 


Honey, it sure looks like Kamala is giving you Bootsy Collins.  The trouble is when you take Bootsy, it won't be your band anymore and you will owe Kamala and her gang a big favor.

Why on earth would you be able to get Bootsy?  It's because you are bigger than Bootsy.  It's because you are MY girl.  It's because you are not just you anymore, you are also me.  So follow my instructions, Honey: slow the fuck down.  Be grateful to God and savor the small community you've created with the resources you already have.  You've already given Kamala your endorsement, so she has nothing to worry about.

I'll have you know that I've never heard your stream.  I don't even know what the address is because you don't publish it.  Also Mary is attention consuming, so I can't do anything else within that time.  So it took me this long to realize that you weren't being upbeat with the music.  If I were you, I would be frustrated and irritated.  But also if I were you, I would have put metal to that singing from the beginning.  Or jazz.  And of course, funk.

You do need a kick ass bass player, and I recommend Kinga Głyk.  I understand that she recently got into an accident right before the release of her latest album.  If that were true (confirm), then she will need stability and might just join you.  She's in Poland, though.  To get Kinga, you will need her agreement, to sponsor her visa, to get her a plane ticket, a place to live and an income.  She does have her own material, so she could add to your streaming revenue.  Also, she could teach you a great deal about music.  Bonus: she also plays an red EB-3 bass!

But if you can't get Kinga, then it doesn't matter!  Just keep doing what you're already doing.  In your case, the funk begins with you.



Saturday, October 19, 2024

But does she have the funk?

 

Hi Grace!  That's an expensive guitar.  It brings back a memory to me.  I was at an open mic and I didn't have a guitar.  The host had a beautiful Guild, but I'm not fond of acoustic guitars.  So I asked him if he had a a distortion pedal I could plug it into.  You're probably busy helping feed your community, because you're a good girl.  Stay that way, but be safe.

I got the funk, Grace.  Do you have the funk?  Sometimes I'm not sure whether you have the funk or not, but that could be Mary's fault.  It's her job to help people sleep, so you don't hear what comes out of her monitor.  I don't want to let the crowd hear the monitor feed, but sometimes I let you have a glimpse to help you improvise.  Vocals drive Mary's set, we arrange it that way so the voice constantly assaults the listener for 2 hours with minimal pause.  If the fans wanted to sleep, they can just tune in to the vocal stream.  How you interpret the vocals when you improvise guitar has infinite possibilities: it doesn't have to be dreary just because it's mostly love songs.  If I were you, I would organize something upbeat and creative then flow into the changes.  You the bandleader sets the rhythm for each song, the drummer follows you, and everyone else follows the drummer.  Be a remixer rather than an accompanist.  Yeah it's a marathon, but so is Mary.  She sometimes has to catch up to the groove because of her emotions but I assure you, she has the funk.  Ah, but you must follow her lead!

I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the rejected.

50.  Say, "Do you see if God's punishment should come to you by night or by day, what portion of it would the sinners wish to hasten?"

Jonah 10:50


Friday, October 18, 2024

Protect your heart

 


Here's to remind you to protect your heart, and not overwork.  Wherever it is you choose to go.

❤️

Sometimes there is nothing to gain by winning.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Sick

 

Yes, that outfit by Dick and Skip is much nicer than the one before.  Is that what you wore on the Late Show?  It comes with a black and white jacket?  I really like those boys' stuff.  They're usually pretty colorful, but for you they choose black.

That last storm made Mary sick.  She still must work.  But don't worry folks, she said she doesn't have chest congestion so she should be back to normal soon inshaAllah.  Good health is from God, to see what you do with it.



Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Uh oh

 

I spoke too soon.  The rain poured, and Mary got sick again.  She still must work, though.

"The Rain Song" is the song that has a special place in my heart.  I don't have to go anywhere, rain comes to me.  That was when I became a Led Zeppelin fan, is when I first heard this song.  It's great to see you strut in to the Late Show, Honey!  That's NYC, right?  I wish I could have been there.  But I have to be here.



Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Nice weather

 

Hi Honey!  How's the weather?  We're having some nice weather here lately, not too hot and not too cold.  Just right.  No rain either, so we can get around and do stuff.  I roasted a fresh batch of peanuts last night.  I wanted it to be slightly greasier than usual, but I used too much oil.  The peanuts at the bottom of the pot were too greasy, and most of the salt got stuck to the oil.  

I couldn't catch your gig on Paramount+, I'm hoping it would show up on YouTube.  I'm sure you did awesome, and the company of musicians should have been high quality.  Just right for you!  Isn't that the same situation for you in December, sitting in with someone else's band?  I'm sure you would rather be with your own group.  Winter travel too, so please be careful.  Anyway, I'm going to watch some YouTube.  It's the only channel I can afford.

I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the rejected.

50.  Yet they say, "Why are not signs sent down to him from his Lord?"  Say, "The signs are indeed with Allah, and I am indeed a clear warner".

The Spider 29:50