Waiting Room

broderic on April 2, 2014

It’s as simple as that really: F to C5/G(?) with a chorus of C#, E, F, E. Something along those lines right? Right?

Pakwan Man — It’s The Jam

broderic on March 4, 2014

I came about this video by accident. I was looking for The Rolling Stones on YouTube because I like playing some of their old stuff. I’ve learned Around and Around which is the Stones’ cover of Chuck Berry from their second album. I’ve also learned The Last Time which is the song that is the basis of the Verve’s only US hit, Bittersweet Symphony. This is where a cover of Herbie Hancock’s funky version of Watermelon Man, comes in.

Running into the Stones/Verve Last Time/Bittersweet Symphony lead me to listening in on the differences, but mostly on the similarities. It’s the same damn song!

Then I started listening to cover versions of Bittersweet Symphony which lead to trying to play it on the guitar which lead to finding out about digital loopers. Then I started researching looper guitar pedals and ultimately to this video.

Now I have to learn how to play this song, but right after buying a looper pedal.

Resolution [Rewound]

broderic on January 3, 2014

Are you planning on any? I’m not except for the weight loss thing and getting healthier. That’s it. Or perhaps learning a language in programming or in speaking. Nothing revolutionary just evolutionary.

“Bill, if I may, I’d like to try something different this time.”

broderic on September 17, 2013

Ue o Muite Arukou or its title in English, Sukiyaki, was part of the soundtrack to From Up on Poppy Hill. The song really doesn’t have anything to do with sukiyaki does it?

Anyway, watch the movie or listen to the song, and feel the melancholy.

An aside, the tune was the basis for an American hit in the 80s. A song whose lyrics form the basis of one of rap’s greatest hits, La Di Da Di.

It’s all because of you.
I’m feeling sad and blue.
You went away
And now my life is filled with rainy days.
I love you so
How much you’ll never know
‘Cause you took your love away from me

Trap!

broderic on June 18, 2013

Is this a trap? Or can you fall in love with this guitar player? I’m going have to go with female according to her blog. Of course, this doesn’t stop her from being a he.

I am so confused.

But whatever. She rocks. He rocks. I mean that’s awesome.

Dear Kami-sama, can we get a third season of Haruhi?