Joke: Another musician joke

This came from a buddy and I thought was gold.
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Once I turn on my amp, this…

Turns into this…

My world is way more fun that reality.

Christmas Songbook With Guitar Chords

There are tons of tabs and chords and songbooks out there. Of course none of them are exactly what I want in a songbook so I've created my own. Here is a doc that is formatted in a nice clear font (verdana) and reasonably sized (12 point). I will keep adding to this (probably once a year for obvious reasons) and I'll update the list of songs included when I do.

http://docs.google.com/View?id=dcr9vmqk_78q8gdmpfm

The current songs included are:

• The first Noel
• Frosty the snowman
• God rest ye merry gentlemen
• Holly Jolly Christmas
• Grandma got run over by a reindeer
• War is over
• What child is this
• Jingle bell rock
• Rockin' around the christmas tree
• Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
• Silent night
• Oh come all ye faithful
• Jingle Bells
  

Tears for Fears - Shout

I couldn't find a good version of this tune with the chords and lyrics so...here's what I came up with.

SHOUT - TEARS FOR FEARS

Chorus X2
G#(IV)
Shout, shout, let it all out,
B(VII)
these are the things I can do without
C#(IX)            G# (IV)
Come on, I'm talking to you, come on


verse
B(VII)                  C#(IX)
In violent times, you shouldn't have to sell your soul
B(VII)                  C#(IX)
In black and white, they really really ought to know
B(VII)                    C#(IX)
Those one track minds that took you for a working boy
B(VII)                     C#(IX)
Kiss them goodbye, you shouldn't have to jump for joy
C#(IX)
You shouldn't have to shout for joy

Chorus

They gave you life, and in return you gave them hell
As cold as ice, I hope we live to tell the tale
I hope we live to tell the tale

Chorus x2


And when you've taken down your guard
If I could change your mind, I'd really love to break your heart
I'd really love to break your heart

Chorus x2

Guitar solo

Chorus jam out

Immaculate Machine in Fredericton 2008

I just found this clip of Immaculate Machine at their 2008 show in Fredericton. Another great show.

New Immaculate Machine albumn coming!

I just noticed that one of my favorite bands, Immaculate Machine, is releasing a new albumn this spring.

If you haven't checked these folks out you really need to. I've seen them 3 times in concert (Victoria, Saint John and Fredericton) and they put on a great show. Definitely one of Canada's music gems that haven't gotten the attention they deserve. All three of them are fantastic musicians.

You can check out some of their tunes on CBC Radio 3 but you should really buy one of their albumns!

RCA HPNC200 Noise Canceling Headphones

An I mentioned in my last post, I received a pair of RCA HPNC200 Noise Canceling Headphones for Christmas this year. My experience with these was much more positive than the wireless headphones.

The good

1. These headphones are nice and light and comfortable. While the earpieces could be a little bigger for comfort, they are nice.
2. The noise canceling works as advertised. They claim a 15db reduction in noise. It's not going to get rid of all of the background noise but it certainly cuts down on a lot of it.
3. They also fold and come with a nice little carrying case for traveling. They certainly aren't as portable as ear buds but they fold up pretty well.
4. They come with an airline adapter. This is really nice!

The bad

1. The battery compartment and the on/off switch (for the active noise canceling) are pretty cheap and I can see one of them breaking one of these days. We'll see and I'll post if they do.
   
2. They're kind of ugly.

Summary
I would recommend these. They sound pretty good and the noise canceling works pretty well too. I think they cost around 40 bucks.