November 30, 21:51 The Sonic Sanctuary Outside, cold, clammy, and windy. Snow is in the area, but it didn’t land…
“Whaddaya Hear?” Collaboration, Confidence and Cooperation
Lorenzo Feliciati and Pat Mastelotto, PORTAL (Independent). This is a long way from the average collaboration created by a rhythm…
The WOO Chronicles: On Retirement, Ruin, Relocation and Recovery
It’s pretty much a cliche now, but I’m gonna say it anyway: 2020 has been some kind of year. Nobody…
Better Late Than Never: Kendrick Lamar
Try as I may, I don’t hear everything when it comes out. Sometimes I intend to with all sincerity, but…
Zappa Doc a Feast for Eyes, Ears
Zappa, Alex Winter’s documentary on Frank Zappa — one of the most important composers of the 20th century — is…
Where Do You Draw the Line?
(Photo courtesy of The Independent web site) A few days ago, rock legend Van Morrison announced the release is his…
“Whaddaya Hear?” Something Old, Something New
Whether or not “fusion” was a thing in 1979 is arguable, even as artists like Jean-Luc Ponty and Brand X…
“Whaddaya Hear?” The Complete 1969 Recordings
KING CRIMSON, The Complete 1969 Recordings (DGM) PERSONNEL: Greg Lake, bass and vocals Robert Fripp, guitars Ian McDonald, woodwinds, keyboards…
Appreciating What’s There
It’s not my place to tell people how to behave on social media. Lord knows someone should, but I’m quite…
A Few Days in the Life (November 16, 2020)
November 16, 14:24 The Sonic Sanctuary Happy Birthday, Baelana. How do I have an 18-year-old daughter? It boggles the mind.…
