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I've included reviews, top ten lists, and a brief history of my own musical escapades. |
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My Top Ten Songs: |
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Pink Floyd - Money |
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Smashing Pumpkins - 1979 |
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From the Vault: |
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Led Zeppelin - The Immigrant Song |
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The Choir - Circle Slide |
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Metallica - Sad But True |
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Recently I revisited this band from my high school days, when I listened exclusively to Christian music. After all this time, and all my exposure to other bands and styles of music, I'm happy to say The Choir still sounds very good. Particularly the 1990 album Circle Slide, my personal favorite and a breakthrough for them. Gentle vocals, airy synth sounds, and saxaphone define this semi-concept album. I say semi because it's not one whole song or one whole story, but similar musical themes and sound effects are used throughout. I am also struck by the deeply theological lyrics: "Around my neck, over my heart, I wear a wooden cross. And sometimes I remember what freedom costs" or "I crawl to you with ten fingers bleeding from turning the pages of sin." I don't think they say Jesus' name anywhere on the album. It's a Christian's Christian music. The last track, "Restore My Soul" remains my favorite.
Best Trax: Restore My Soul, About Love |
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The New Year - Reconstruction |
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The Beatles - Paperback Writer |
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Cake - Dime |
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Rage - Bulls on Parade |
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Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under the Bridge |
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The Dave Matthews Band - Ants Marching |
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My Top Ten Artists: |
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Pink Floyd |
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Smashing Pumpkins |
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Led Zeppelin |
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Reviews: |
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Radiohead |
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The Prayer Chain |
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An Expose on The Prayer Chain |
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The Beatles |
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The Vault (From the Vault Archives) |
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Air |
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Rogue Wave |
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My Own Music: |
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Live |
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Weezer |
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I've played the drums and other percussion instruments (including a car wheel once) for about 13 years. I've been in several groups in this capacity. I also play the guitar and piano (to a much lesser extent). My new thing is remixing. |
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Note:
Not in order.
Not of all time, just my current favorites. Changes with my mood. |
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Drums: 1980 Gretsch Mahogany 5-piece
Cymbals: Zildjan Avedis. Crash, Paper Thin Crash, Splash, Ride, Hi-Hat
Heads: Evans Genera G2
Sticks: Pro-Mark 747 Rock, Nylon tip
Pedals: Rogers vintage |
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Quiver |
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College rock band. We were together for four years. Good times.
Vocals/Guitar/Lyricist: Steve Vesolich
Vocals/Piano: Sharlynn Verner (first 1.5 years)
Lead Guitar: Chris Essig
Bass: Chris Fanning
Drums: Levi Stahl
Discography:
Quiver Live (3 song demo) (1999)
Not a New Year Single (the Stan mix) (2000 - unreleased)
Live at the Scarlet Cord (2002 - unreleased) |
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BatteryBox |
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My current little project. I remix songs, sample different stuff, etc. Mostly rhythm oriented. Program: Acid Pro 4.0
Songs Remixed:
ELO - Don't Bring Me Down
Smashing Pumpkins - Ava Adore
Starflyer 59 - ...Moves On
Rammstein - Duhast
NIN - Perfect Drug/Gus Gus - Purple
Andrew Lloyd Webber - The Phantom of the Opera - Overature
Discography: Remagine It (2004 - unreleased) |
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To hear Quiver or BatteryBox songs, IM me and I'll send you some. IM screen name: floyd45fan |
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