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Music / Re: Chickenfoot III
« on: September 12, 2011, 08:01:06 am »
Wow, these Chickenfoot podcasts are a music fans dream. They talk so much about the song, development, behind the scenes stuff. I wish more bands would do that.


They also did Podcast for the first Chickenfoot album as well. I posted those in the original Chickenfoot thread over at the other site. The other, other site that is.

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Music / Re: What Are You Listening To Right Now?
« on: September 12, 2011, 07:34:42 am »
The Cars - Move Like This



I've only heard a few songs from their new album. But what I have heard I like a lot.

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DVD's & Blu-rays / Re: What Are You Watching? (DVD's & Blu-ray's)
« on: September 12, 2011, 07:22:38 am »
Amy Ryan? I'm there. Definitely will check this one out.

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Music / Re: Chickenfoot III
« on: September 12, 2011, 07:03:23 am »
Very cool melody on Different Devil. This has the potential to be a huge hit in my book.

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Music / Re: Chickenfoot III
« on: September 12, 2011, 06:56:36 am »
Chickenfoot III Podcast: #3 - Different Devil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gttS2P2maaw


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Music / Re: Chickenfoot III
« on: September 12, 2011, 06:48:51 am »
I  love the groove for Alright, Alright. And I love the enthusiasm by the band as they talk about these songs. Way cool.

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Music / Re: Chickenfoot III
« on: September 12, 2011, 06:38:34 am »
Chickenfoot III Podcast: #2 - Alright Alright

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWVMfnbDkKk&feature=related


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Books / Re: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft - Stephen King
« on: September 11, 2011, 09:42:52 pm »
Creative Writing Tips & Stephen King's On Writing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjtpXYib8YI



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Books / On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft - Stephen King
« on: September 11, 2011, 09:39:50 pm »
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (2000)




On Writing was the book that Stephen King was writing when he was run down by a Van one evening, leaving him hanging onto dear life. It would be a while before he would eventually complete this book. So, how does it hold up? It's okay. The book itself is one part semi-autobiography, one part "how to write" and one part "I got mowed down by a car and left in a ditch" retelling.

The first part is a semi-autobiography in that Mr. King doesn't go into great detail about his upbringing. The sole purpose of this part is to highlight where and how ideas for some of his most popular books come to him, and how to not quit something, no matter how much you may hate what your writing, or the characters or whatever, because you never know what you may have in your hands. In this case, it was Carrie. Believe it or not, but he actually threw the story away and only by devine intervention that his wife would find it in the trash, was the story saved.

The second part is where most people will head to first as it's the sole reason why most people, myself included, decided to pick up the book in the first place. There are some pretty useful tips that he hands over to the reader in the hopes to make us a better writers, But a lot of the stuff that we get is just common knowledge. If you're wanting to become a writer, I would think you already have the basics of grammar and all that fun stuff down cold.

The last part is of course Mr. King recounting in great detail about the day he was run over and the ensuing rehabilitation that he had to endure to get back into shape...both physically and mentally before he could even get around to writing again.

It's a good book, just not a great one.  I for one know I will never read this one again. But for those that are looking to get into writing, I would definitely give this one a Rent.

Rating: 3 1/2 Stars out of 5

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DVD's & Blu-rays / Re: What Are You Watching? (DVD's & Blu-ray's)
« on: September 11, 2011, 07:29:48 pm »
WarGames (1983)

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DVD's & Blu-rays / Re: Jersey Girl (2004)
« on: September 11, 2011, 06:47:10 pm »
Not at all. I really did like it.

Okay, now your laying it on a bit thick Mister!!


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Music / Re: Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp (Season 2)
« on: September 11, 2011, 06:46:10 pm »
Episode 3



Special Guest: Marky Ramone

Now THIS ia the best episode of either Season 1 and Season 2. First with Marky Ramone stopping by, all 3 bands had to take their existing songs that they have learned and turn it into a punk song. Sounds so much better to my ears. But the meat and potatoes of this episode was that each band began work on writing their original songs. And let me tell ya, each song they came up with kicks ass. I was floored in how good the songs where. Still some rough edges that need to be worked on, but they all have potential to be top shelf songs. I really don't even know which song I like best. This is worlds apart from last season where only 1 band produced a worthy original song.

I'm gonna have to watch this episode again. This is actually a primer on how to take simple riffs and expand on it and build till you have something solid to hang your hat on.

FYI, Katya is a joke. She is going to try and dictate how to write a song when she herself can't even string 3 chords together?

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DVD's & Blu-rays / Re: Jersey Girl (2004)
« on: September 11, 2011, 05:50:30 pm »
I liked this movie. I thought it was a very sweet film.

Knowing you, that statement is riddled with sarcasm.

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Sports / Re: 2011 NFL Football (Rants and Raves)
« on: September 11, 2011, 04:09:24 pm »
Chargers win baby!!! I can't remember the last time we were actually undefeated.  ;D

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Sports / Re: 2011 NFL Football (Rants and Raves)
« on: September 11, 2011, 03:54:43 pm »
What a day for Mike Tolbert!! His 3rd Touchdown of the game gives the Chargers it's first lead. 24-17 with 5 minutes left.

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