Contemplating a bewildering world through empathy and understanding
Yet again, I have been preoccupied with overseeing building construction and have neglected listening to music during the course of last month. It seems construction never ends, especially if you have to constantly dispute the quality of work being done, and demand changes and revisions. Some day I'll write about my building construction travails... if … Continue reading Tidal Streams for May
April was not a productive month for music listening due to building construction. Prominent bands included The Smiths, Govinda, R.E.M., Cassandra Wilson, and Ultravox, each with unique sounds and contributions to music.
In March, my most-listened artists on Tidal were Simple Minds, Dire Straits, Dave Matthews Band, A Perfect Circle, and Fat Coda Studios.
In 2015, an armadillo survived gunshots from a Texan shooter, prompting humor and sympathy. The incident went viral on Twitter two years later. The essay reflects on the blues song "La Grange" by ZZ Top, connecting unrelated events. The song, released in 1973, faced controversy but became one of ZZ Top's biggest hits. The guitar riff is praised as one of the best, and Dusty Hill's recent passing marks the end of a 51-year partnership with ZZ Top.
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