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Alaska Name the first name of an old grade school teacher that you don't hear (name) that often.

A really crappy steak sandwich. Yuck. Name a city you've been to that's also the name of a musical group?

U2 (overrated is an understatement for U2) Name one part of your body where you needed stitches (or stapled).

My hand is up for being guilty as charged in response by noting, thinking, contemplating, conjecturing (pensive) and spilling most thoughts on paper. A normal trait that we all love to believe that the other (and/or readers like myself) could also sense and feel the mood and thoughts from your words. Unfortunately, once that someone decides to move on would barely register any emotion from your intentions. That's not to say he/she isn't compassionate but again normally, when one drifts away/apart keeps it that way instead of continued and unnecessary pain, discomfort and their own set pact that things would not be the same. I used to write a lot in those moments of pain. Perhaps I should dig out some of my old poems and such. Thanks for the read - I've been there many times before.

Forrest Gump I believe (if you're talkin' 'bout that chick in the Princess Bride). Give me a sec to think of one. Thanks Okay I'm back - Policeman Pete Davis O'Bannion (I think his character's first name was Fred) If too hard, I can do another. I just saw the film (for the 3rd or 4th time) and there are quite a few big names.

I find humour in this (and there are many more examples) -> Joe Satriani SHREDS!!! Sometimes it's hilarious when people think its the real deal.

Non-American Singers/Musicians Aleh (Brazil) Brightman, Sarah Cummings, Burton Dionne, Celine Edwards, Kathleen (Canada) François, Claude Gilmour, David Harrison, George Imogen Heap Jobim, Antonio Carlos Kyu Sakamoto ("Sukiyaki/Ue O Muite Aruko") Longet, Claudine Mitchell, Kim (Canada) Noah, Yannick Osbourne, Ozzy Pierce, Jason Quartz, Jackie (France) Rodrigo Sanchez (Rodrigo y Gabriela) Salvador, Henri Twain, Shania Ubago, Alex (Spain) Vince Taylor Wakeman, Rick X Young, Neil Zanichi, Iva (Italian singer)

I finally figured it out and then after spending considerate amount of time for the last section (aka, sifting through my own collection), I was told it wasn't correct and another said it was. It would of been okay if it was my first time around but after reading/posting my first couple of replies, it more or less took the f out of fun. However, I don't mean any disrespect whatsoever to the people and this game.

1) I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend - Ramones 2) The Things We Do For Love - 10cc 3) Time For Me To Fly - REO Speedwagon 4) Dreamboat Annie - Heart 5) Crashing Back to You - Wire Train 6) Green Machine - Kyuss 7) Milk Cow Blues - The Kinks 8) Before They Make Me Run - The Rolling Stones 9) Shadows Of The Night - Pat Benatar 10) If You Could Only See - Tonic

I guess mine would be since infancy (mid sixties). My Mom has it written in one of my baby books that I was already playing their records while running in circles since age of 3. Yep, the Beatles can make you spin crazy. The majority of vinyl owned is in bad shape. I do have all their CDs and then some (the original CD releases from '87 in the black box with sliding up/down door; Both box sets (Volumes 1 and 2) of the Capitol albums; reissued numbered White Album back in early 90s; 1; Yellow Submarine Songtrack; Let It Be... Naked; Love; complete anthologies (both dvds and cds); etc, etc) and not to brag but both of the 'new' box sets. Yep, I'm one of the fortunate to own the 'mono' box set. Of course, I own the stereo box set too. I actually got a great price for the pair, something like $440 cdn including taxes. I quit on the boots because they do nothing for me although the 'last licks live' - the Rooftop Concert is really good (sound). I was impressed. However, digress from 'The Black Album', the Get Back sessions, etc. I still own all those reissued cassettes from '87 and '88 (the Past Masters came last). I also have Beatles Ballads on cassette and other stuff. I won't get into the paraphernalia stuff... My favourite for the longest time is when John said "I f---ed up" at the 3:00 mark on "Hey Jude." Ringo's squeaky bass pedal can be heard in some of their earlier tracks. I also love the 'bleeds' (previous takes can faintly be heard on tape recorded over) ie, in "Lucy in the Sky...," "Happiness Is a...," etc. If you really want to be annoyed from knowing every nuance, then I suggest not to concentrate on the majority of tracks on "Yellow Submarine Songtrack" and "1." Anyway, I don't want to rain on your parade so in closing, once again I'm fortunate to own the mono set - just the way the Beatles intended their music to be heard. It's a whole different listening experience. Although I prefer stereo, I can understand why John (and Paul) insisted on their 'mono' recordings. Right up to the White Album, it was only meant to be heard in mono.

Looking feverishly through my collection but can only come up with - "Away" by Core.

I LOVE that track. Perhaps you'll enjoy a cover version I own performed by a pop-punk band. Let's see if youtube has it... yep, they do. Check it out -> "Afternoon Delight" by Van Atta High

I've owned their one release 'Sirens and Condolences' for years (well, since '04). It wasn't entirely that great of an album. "A Synonym for Acquiesce" is the best track and a bit ironic that I just played the tune the other day. Anyway, just gave them a bit of a listen from myspace link you provided and tunes from their latest ('Shudder') sound more promising. Perhaps I should give them another shot.

lol, I know I went backwards here but what the heck.

Already answered and explained. Thanks anyway. "Crashing Back to You" by Wire Train "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" by the Ramones ~

"I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" by the Ramones "Crashing Back to You" by Wire Train ~

1) Boys Are Back In Town, The - Thin Lizzy (1976) 2) Hey Tonight - Creedence Clearwater Revival (1970) 3) Sky High - Jigsaw (1975) 4) Big Empty - Stone Temple Pilots (1994) 5) Make Me Smile - Chicago (1970) 6) Draggin' The Line - Tommy James (1971) 7) Rock The Boat - Hues Corporation (1973) 8) My Life - Billy Joel (1978) 9) Learn To Fly - Foo Fighters (1999) 10) Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of A New Day - Jethro Tull (1974)

For years and years, he was either #1 or #2 among my favourite all-time guitarists. Here is my top 5 which hasn't changed for a loooooong time - 1) SRV 2) Frank Marino 3) Gary Richrath 4) Johnny Winter 5) Jake E. Lee Oh, and #6 for that same duration has been - 6) John, Paul & George (yes, they are one cohesive unit) For the next dozen or so, I'm still not sure of what order - - Joe Satriani (probably 7th) - Frank Zappa - Joe Walsh - Kim Mitchell - EVH - Nuno Bettencourt - Pat Travers - Alvin Lee - Hendrix - Jose Feliciano etc. Of course I'm forgettin' some.

I think I drank a can of 'Stupid' this morning. I need more sleep :sleepy: :sleepy:

Great groove - 10/10 but doesn't fit Winwood's voice - 4/10 = 7/10 I'll just stick to a classic... Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)

It seems that I come in too late when I finally find a theme I can play. I guess for us newbies, seeing so many threads with many similar titled names along with numbers respectively makes it all the more confusing.

Sorry, perhaps I'm not explaining it correctly (probably). That program has nothing to do with equalization and setting, compression, dynamics (equalizer), treble, flang, etc. The main purpose is to keep your audio files at a level most tolerant. It also eliminates any clipping. wiki definition for 'clipping' ... is a form of waveform distortion that occurs when an amplifier is over-driven, which happens through attempts to increase the voltage or current beyond its maximum power capability. Driving an amplifier into clipping causes it to put out power in excess of its published ratings... That program doesn't affect anything else on your files. Its all safe. Let me explain a scenario... So far I have around 6,000 audio files in my hd. Now quite often, I like to play the tracks in 'random' order. Now, we all know some releases have different output levels (even to the extreme aka what Carl's example) and I don't know about anyone else but its a pain having to keep adjusting the volume control for every single track. Now with that program, you have that option to keep the tracks at a consistent level. However, you can do more than that but not leave them at the same level. Its all a matter of preference. For me, suppose I want to burn a mix CD. I move the files to another folder and then do a gain for 'album' (not tracks). Sometimes I'll do a 'max-clip gain' for album but its just another preference. Once I'm finished, I sometimes clear the tracks to put back to original state. Yes, that's another benefit to that program - you can adjust to any level or just leave as is. From what I understand, the majority of audiophiles prefer to use 'max clip gain' for tracks. What that does is lower (or raise) the db enough to eliminate the clipping. Of course, that means some tracks will be louder or softer than others. Its all just a preference. For me personally, that's what I use when I listen through the computer. I just eliminate the clippings but still keep the files around their original output. Yes, some tracks are louder than others but for certain ones that are much too loud, I just run the 'gain' and set to 92 dbs. On a similar topic, I still consider myself an audiophile but not to the extreme. I'm comfortable with my conclusions that I didn't want to become like others who are convinced of the vast extremities when really its a simple matter, just like the placebo effects (in other experiments). Another story, another discussion, another debate...

That vid and along with a discussion was brought up long ago on another site. I forget the exact outcome but I think some were arguing regarding what is compression vs. gain vs. whatever. Gain is just increasing the overall sound level. However, that free program will correct that overall sound level to what you feel comfortable with. For me, I use 92db but I also use the modified 'max-gain' for each track that also eliminates clipping. What that does is sets the highest peak for that file without 'clipping'. In other words, one track can be as loud as 96dbs while another only 92.7 However, when I make a mix CD, I put the mp3s in a folder and then do an album gain so that all tracks have similar volume. Here is a very condensed definition of 'clipping' - ever listen to a track and notice some of the highs or even the loudest moments seem to stretch out more than your speakers can handle and sound distorted? Well, that's because speakers (headphones including) can only accept so many high levels before it distorts and that's the purpose of that program - eliminates that 'clipping' so that you can hear that track at the volume with no disturbances. btw, sorry if I'm plugging that program. I'm not affiliated with them but just thought to mention it to help others.

Many pros and cons between digital and analog and the advantage here is analog so yes, all you vinyl lovers get those LPs out. As someone else mentioned, what happened (and I think it was during the time of the remastered CDs the second time around) was a war on the gain (the decibels). While the rule of thumb is to have music at 89 dbs (with no clipping), some companies just decided to really amp it up, hence the loudness and hence that compressed sound to 'fool' the buying public. The fool is into believing this newer product makes previous versions inferior. Some of those 'remasters' are really nothing more than gains. So Carl, if that Foo Fighters track and others you own really bothering you, I'll link to a free program (yes free and not illegal ) that can safely modify your mp3s so they are not that loud. Also, you can program it to eliminate clipping (which is probably what annoys you most). And the big plus is that it doesn't affect the music file whatsoever. It doesn't eliminate the trebles, mid-ranges, drums, etc. It only sets the perimeters of the output and if you want, eliminate clipping. Also, I use it all the time before I make a mix CD. Everyone who keeps mp3 files in their HD know that some songs are loud and others soft. And isn't it annoying that you have to keep adjusting the volume for each track? Although some CD burner programs have a 'volume leveling' before the actual burn, I do not endorse that procedure. But this program I use (and many, many others) can also do 'album' settings along with just 'tracks'. Take a gander -> mp3 gain

"Roxy and Elsewhere" is one of his best live records that's unfortunately marred by his own equipment problems (his guitar tone doesn't sound as good as it should but his playing is top-notch). Those guitar solo releases - are you talkin' about Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar series? I have all 3 of them: Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar Some More Return of the Son of Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar I recommend the first two but the third is just a stretch. Weasels Ripped My Flesh - I prefer Chunga's Revenge but its still not that bad of an album. "The Orange County Lumber Truck" which is probably the best off the album is actually an edited track. I have the full length version and its on... I forget at moment lol but its worth it. Joe's Garage Act I is fun to go back to now and again. For Acts II and II, "Watermelon in Easter Hay" is the best track and one of my favs.