Star Wars Episode VII Won’t Suck Musically

We don’t know much about Star Wars Episode VII but we DO know that it’ll sound awesomely familiar. I’ve always contended that the Star Wars universe was seared into our brains in large part due to the music of Composer John Williams.  This AWESOME announcement ensures that legacy will continue into the far future! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ4jZr1w0AI&w=853&h=480] Great, great, great news.  I’ve been looking for continuity between the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy, and now the upcoming future trilogy and this is the glue that’s going to do it.  Cheers, congratulations, and thanks to John Williams. If you don’t have any of Mr. Williams work …

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“Mind Your Manners” by Pearl Jam – from Lightning Bolt (New Album!!!)

Anyone who knows me knows that Pearl Jam is my favorite band so I’m freaking out right now. Listen to the song first and we’ll chat about it below. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhODYyZVL6Y&w=853&h=480] Firstly, let me say the song was amazing.  It’s something that would fit into “No Code” effortlessly…It’s divine. Frenetically paced from the start with the scalar guitar rifting in and out like a bucking bronco just released from the gate this song delivers! I can see McCready’s head bouncing as I listen to him rip up his guitar.  Pearl Jam’s efforts have always been expertly produced, and if this track …

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Brian Sorrelle 1961 – 2013

When I was a young boy my Grandfather gave me, what turned out to be, very valuable information. “Son, you can tell a lot about a man by his handshake.” When I first met Brian Sorrelle, he extended his hand, looked me right in the eye, and gave me a firm and solid handshake.  Of course that was followed by “Hey Bud” in his very deep and resounding voice.  I had already met Andrea and to be quite honest, they were visually quite different. Brian being so tall, and Andrea being so petite. Brian’s aforementioned deep voice and Andrea’s songbird …

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