Tag Archives: Rock

Further Destiny

Posted on February 28, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Who are we to deny who we really are? Further Destiny by Michael Romani In a shivered ship of cold He sang a song remembered from old Ever bitter in its minding Lost without hope of finding That knife blade … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Bitter, Breath, Broke, Cast Away, Cold, Crash, Dash, Despair, Destiny, Find, Knife Blade, Legacy, Light, Lost, Matter, Minding, North Star, Old, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Purpose, Rock, Self Deceive, Shatter, Ship, Shiver, Shoal, Song, Splash, Thunder, Wave | Leave a comment

Patience In Action

Posted on December 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

I suppose that every creative thinker knows this. Maybe we all do? Patience In Action by Michael Romani Rodin says that patience is action I do believe I see this satisfaction No matter what direction that I turn It’s there … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Acceptance, Action, Blindness, Direction, Kindness, Learn, Patience, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Repentance, Rock, Rodin, Rule, Satisfaction, School, Shore, Splash, Time, Transform, Tyranny, Water, Wave, Wind | Leave a comment

Short Form Poetry Workshop: Arkquain String -Sunshine Arkquain

Posted on November 20, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Tonight’s Short Form Poetry Workshop exposed us to the Arkquain String form. So, what exactly is that and how does it work, right? It was invented by Madison Shaw, aka Arkbear on Allpoetry. 12 lines with ( 1 ) break … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Arkquain String, Blues, Blues Scale, Calling, Cream, Disreali Gears, Guitar, Jack Bruce, Key of D, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Progression, Retrogression, Rock, Short Form, Soul, Star, Sunshine of Your Love, Wail, Waiting, Workshop | Leave a comment

Top Violinists In Popular Music

Posted on November 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The following is a compilation I put together of 100 of the top and most popular violinists in popular music through the 20th and 21st Centuries. This compilation represents a broad cross section of talent that has presented itself in … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Blues, Classical Cross Over, Country, Education, Fiddle, Folk, Jazz, Music, Popular Music, Rock, Violin | Leave a comment

One Hundred Top Rock Vocal Performances

Posted on October 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

A little something for the listening pleasure and future lessons of two little girls as they grow up:

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Example, History, Lessons, Music, Rock, Sing For Your Supper, Vocals | Leave a comment

Daily Prompt – Craft

Posted on October 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Out under the street lights I’ve spent one too many nights Chasing the neon gods of rock Pursuing my craft instead of small talk Like a street busker playing Thinking the magic would be staying Until one day I put … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Basement, Craft, Daddy, Daily Prompt, Daughters, Divorce, Guitar, Magic, Mouse, Neon gods, Nights, Play, Rock, Shaking, Small Talk, Street Busker, Street Lights, Tear, Visitation | Leave a comment

The Bass Line

Posted on September 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

In a continuing look at music that has helped shape our modern world, it seems to me that breaking this down into relevant works might be a good way of getting a good feel for this. My youtube.com channel has … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day, Uncategorized | Tagged Bass, Fusion, Heart and Soul, Music, Popular Music, Rock, The Bass Line, Thought For the Day, Universal Language | Leave a comment

Sonic Gems: Bob Dylan – Highway 61 Revisited

Posted on March 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Born on May 24, 1941, American singer-songwriter, author and painter, Robert Allen Zimmerman aka Bob Dylan has been an influence on American music and culture for over five decades. During the 1960s, he was cast into the role of being … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Anti-War Movement, Blowin' In the Wind, Bob Dylan, Civil Rights, Folk, Highway 61 Revisited, Like A Rolling Stone, Rock, Sonic Gems, The Times They Are a-Changin, Voice of a Generation | Leave a comment

Sonic Gems: Emerson, Lake and Palmer – Brain Salad Surgery

Posted on December 7, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

The English progressive rock supergroup , Emerson, Lake & Palmer formed in 1970. The band consisted of Keith Emerson on keys, Greg Lake as singer and bassist and percussionist Carl Palmer. With 48 million records sold world wide, they were … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Brain Salad Surgery, Classical, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Fusion, Keyboards, Lyricist, Percussion, Pete Sinfield, Progresssive Rock, Rock, Sonic Gems, Vocals | Leave a comment

Sonic Gems: Los Van Van – Ay Dios Amparame!

Posted on November 25, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Some may disagree with me, but, I don’t think there is a group of musicians more illustrative of post- Revolution Cuban music than Los Van Van. It was led for many years by bassist Juan Formell until he passed in … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Afro-Cuban Folkloric, Ay Dios Amparame!, Cuba, Dance Music, Juan Formell, Los Van Van, Rock, Salsa, Son, Songo, Sonic Gems, Timba | Leave a comment