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[Steadygain]

Mon i might go to heart or farty specialist which ever helps me get a grip be back soon thnks RANDY

Everybody who reads this - PLEASE KEEP Kar Crazy in your prayers - especially tomorrow.

This is one of those rare moments where you need to be cool but way more important you need to be real and take some time for him, cause his headaches are bad REAL BAD and the B/P is out in space. Anyway - he's one of us - and a very cool dude.

 

[WIND_HUNTER]

Steadygains, You would probably make me look like a novice in a guitar dual.LOL. Like in the movie crossroads, when Ralph Machio went against the Devil(Steve Vai) Cornie movie but the guitar playing was pretty cool.

I have found that we all have our own unique styles and as much as we want to emulate other players we still cant play exactly like them nor do we want to. I spent years studying Ingwie Malmsteens sweep picking style but could never play the sweep arppegios like him but developed my own style. At one time I wanted to be able to play like Eric Johnson and even learned Cliffs of Dover all the way through note for note. I think that took me like six months to learn. Until I realized that we can only develope our own styles thru emulation and just be me not someone else And yes Hendrix is probably the most emulated guitar player of all time. He is truly the master of guitar.

 

[mamikin]

all of us are just so totally into one another and we're all thinkn' wow how could life be any better than this - this was the best night of our lives and it seemed like it would never end. Yet even when I dropped you off and everyone else - it was like we never parted - because we were so incredible together.

As Jimi would say: "Peace, love and happiness to all."

Well that was the Hippie Generation at it's best and now you know how it feels and what it was like.

SteadyGain,

Thank you so much for the concert - it is truly an experience that I won't forget! I have been to concerts but not to one by Pink Floyd. Thanks to you, now I know what it feels like to be part of the hippie generation.

Your comments for Kar Crazy are sweet and thoughtful and I am keeping him in my thoughts. I would remind everyone who visits this thread to take his/her health seriously and to not neglect it. This is a bad time of year for a lot of folks - too much stress, short days and a lack of sunlight, bad weather, plus holiday worries - it can all add up and wreak havoc on what should be a happy, simple time to share love with friends and family. If you haven't been to the doctor for a while and haven't had a checkup, make the appointment for the new year and take care of yourself. I just had my annual check-up last week - all is fine but my cholesterol is slightly elevated, so I will have to work on it. I'm going to take Cornelia's advice and have a glass of wine and relax for the evening ... see you all back here and I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

Mamikin

 

[Steadygain]

Steadygains, You would probably make me look like a novice in a guitar dual.LOL. Like in the movie crossroads, when Ralph Machio went against the Devil(Steve Vai) Cornie movie but the guitar playing was pretty cool.

I have found that we all have our own unique styles and as much as we want to emulate other players we still cant play exactly like them nor do we want to. I spent years studying Ingwie Malmsteens sweep picking style but could never play the sweep arppegios like him but developed my own style. At one time I wanted to be able to play like Eric Johnson and even learned Cliffs of Dover all the way through note for note. I think that took me like six months to learn. Until I realized that we can only develope our own styles thru emulation and just be me not someone else And yes Hendrix is probably the most emulated guitar player of all time. He is truly the master of guitar.

I was blown away with that movie and thought Steve looked so cool and played so far beyond everyone else. He put me "in a trance" - I'm like "whoo who is this dude?" What's all the more amazing is that he couldn't hit the last note (in the movie) and in real life he goes so far beyond the movie. Ingwie probably impressed me the most (on a technical level) - his classical/heavy metal blend - as least sheer talent wise would make a lot of big names like Eddy Van Halen look like nothing - but yet Eddy had a sound I loved. The first 10 seconds of Eric's "Cliffs of Dover" would be enough to win almost any guitar competition - anywhere. But the underlying message is by far the most important. That's what Jimi said in one of his last interviews - when someone asked him if it was true he taught himself to play guitar. Jimi said no - I learned from (and here I'll change the names - because it's a different era) Ingwie, Eddy, Zach, Eric (Clapton and Johnson), Jimmy (Page), and many other guitarists - "everyone one of them taught me and influenced me in a special way - they all had a sound that shaped my thinking - and I took some element from everyone of them and did my own thing". But you're right Wind Hunter - and that's what I learned many years ago - when you start playing "your own style and doing your own thing" it's really impossible to go beyond that. That's when you become on the same level as them - that's when music really flows from your soul - naturally and beautifully.

 

[Steadygain]

SteadyGain,
Thank you so much for the concert - it is truly an experience that I won't forget! I have been to concerts but not to one by Pink Floyd. Thanks to you, now I know what it feels like to be part of the hippie generation.

Thank you!! More than anything else - including the band and everything that went with it - you are what made that night so special to me. Watching you get high - or rather get stoned to the max - and trip out on the whole scene - THAT IS WHAT ULTIMATELY MADE IT SO WONDERFUL FOR ME (and the rest of our crowd). You are so beautiful - in so many ways - but when the song Crimson and Clover came on the radio heading back in the van - and all of us just drift in that song - all of us singing it like the song was made especially for us - that was a moment that even surpassed the concert itself; because all of us were totally together - in sync with one another - and nothing could ever be more beautiful than that.

Anyway - as WV-girl (Debbie) says, I need to try to let that light shine for everyone and make everyone my #1. I guess today my heart is most with Kar Crazy - I'm really concerned (kind of afraid), it's a trip man - but not a good one - yet I guess it's good my heart's the way it is. I'm really glad I've got you, Cornellia, Wind Hunter, Dennis and the rest to carry me in times like this. Thank you so much for being such a wonder expression of love - and displaying a friendship that breaks all boundries.

 

[CorMaGa34]

Cornellia would probably be (at least from my eyes) the cement that held it all together. She would know where she was most needed - who to be with - and what to say. It is honestly hard for me to believe this, but that's how the group saw me - but I never saw myself in that light; I was just me and lived life the way I wanted and became whatever I determined to be - but it was all natural - it wasn't me trying to take a top role - it was simply that nothing was more sacred to me than the friends in my crowd.

ok Steady, who have you been talking with?? Your first statement reflects precisely what I have been told since I was very young, even though I was almost always the youngest in the different crowds I hung out with, that statement reminds me a lot of what they used to say about me. Thank you for bring back wonderful memories.

On the rest of the story, boy, what a trip that was!!! I can still hear the music... Soooo... are you going to let us know well in advance when are you coming out of obscurity? I am sure that mamikin and I would not want to miss it for the world!!!

Cornellia 7 days to go...

 

[Steadygain]

ok Steady, who have you been talking with?? Your first statement reflects precisely what I have been told since I was very young, even though I was almost always the youngest in the different crowds I hung out with, that statement reminds me a lot of what they used to say about me. Thank you for bring back wonderful memories.

On the rest of the story, boy, what a trip that was!!! I can still hear the music... Soooo... are you going to let us know well in advance when are you coming out of obscurity? I am sure that mamikin and I would not want to miss it for the world!!![/quote]

When 2 people genuinely connect - I mean really connect to the degree that we have - how can I not know these things???? You have wonderful memories - because you are truely wonderdful!

If you use the shortcuts - you can go to number 19 - and start with Post 227. This is when I began calling you Cornellia and told you about the concert I went to with Piere Woods. This continues with number 18 - Post 239 where I describe "how I am to come out of obsurity". This was my sign - I now know that after Carrie is on her own - I will attend another concert (and it honestly makes no difference what concert it is). The exact same thing will happen, either the pre band or the main band will send out the invitation - and this time I will go up on stage. Once I start playing - it will be a major event - and the press (media) - record industries- and everyone else will want to give me a platform. You and Mamikin will hear about it - TRUST ME - it will be big news. I'm only planning on 1 Big Show - because everything I'd strived for was giving him one last opportunity to really make himself known. The only way I'll agree to play is if I can reserve a section in the front for you and the rest that are dear to me - especially my MB crowd - who honestly know me better than anyone else. So I'll write down a list of everyone that belongs up front and when you, 12%, Wind Hunter, DennisFAA, Fog Sailing, Mamikin, Kar Crazy - Show Me, Nuutt, Tom, and all the others come You just tell security your name (as I know it) and you'll be checked off the list and taken up front. You are going to be blown away with both what I play - and how I play - but here more than ever you need to realize it really is the Spirit of Hendrix comming to life. After that concert - I want to leave the same way I started - slipping back into obscurity - into a humble quiet existence. I will arrange some time after the concert for you and the others in the reserved section to meet me - and no one else (unless you bring a friend - that being each of you). It will be at least another 8 years - but I can't take the chance of doing anything to mess up my daughter's life and becoming A BIG NAME - would not be good for her. I very much look forward to being with you - all of you - but for now I'm only a dream - a complete unknown - and that is how it has to remain until I come out of hiding.

 

[mamikin]

On the rest of the story, boy, what a trip that was!!! I can still hear the music... Soooo... are you going to let us know well in advance when are you coming out of obscurity? I am sure that mamikin and I would not want to miss it for the world!!!

Cornellia 7 days to go...


Steady,

I echo Cornelia's sentiments - we have to be there for your concert! We'll bring the hippie van and all of the others - just let us know when and where!

 

[Steadygain]

I echo Cornelia's sentiments - we have to be there for your concert! We'll bring the hippie van and all of the others - just let us know when and where!

You are so precious - all of you are - please see my last post.


For you 2 only - OO X.

 

[Steadygain]

You are so precious - all of you are - please see my last post.


For you 2 only - OO X.

Hmmm I just realized my last post may be a little difficult to understand.

You are so precious - is me talking to Mamikin

All of you - is me telling all my friends (both genders)

For you 2 only - Mamikin/Cornellia - cause they know what OO X means.

 

[Steadygain]

I got these in Germany in the later 70s. I have 4.

The woofers are 16 inches and the best I've ever seen; as are the other 5 speakers included in this 5 Way - 6 Speaker Kenwood KL 888D. They're 150 watts - but can easily handle a lot more. To this day I've never heard a clearer more perfect sound - and everyone who has ever heard my
system agrees. Each speaker is 17 1/2" x 26" x 11".

My Receiver is 120 Watts per channel RMS - with a total harmonic distortion of 0.001% @ 50 Watts. It has 2 large amps built in for the Left and Right channel and was designed for Digital Quality (way before Digital had a name).

I'm telling you this because music was everything to me - and the more perfect the sound - the better. Therefore I went to Germany - because these were not available in the United States - and to this day I've not seen anything of this magnitude in any stores over here. My ultimate goal was to bring back the best possible system money could buy.

With this knowledge - I can tell you about my greatest creation.

 

[WIND_HUNTER]

Steadygains,

I cant wait for that concert. Kar Crazy and I will be on the front row cheering you on. Watching you run up and down the fretboard with the emotion and technique that so many have aspired for since the the day that Hendrix passed.

 

[Steadygain]

Steadygains,

I cant wait for that concert. Kar Crazy and I will be on the front row cheering you on. Watching you run up and down the fretboard with the emotion and technique that so many have aspired for since the the day that Hendrix passed.

Thanks man,
It's really amazing because I didn't know anyone else who felt about Hendrix the way I did and so to a huge degree I felt like I was the only one left to carry him on - to just totally devote myself on a level I'd never done before; and over the years he's always been first - always comes at the top. So when I see him ranked as #1 - and see young kids today wearing Hendrix T-shirts - and hear the comments from this MB and so many others - it's like WOW I AM SO GLAD HE'S GOT THE RECOGNITION. Today is really flipped out in a big way - because there is absolutely no way I would play without a guarantee that you and the others get the best seats (or at least get to stand up front).

Again thanks a million - I really appreciate it.

 

[Steadygain]

Sorry - I just realized the Receiver had to be over 120 Watts per channel - because it was more powerful than the listed watts of the speakers - and that's how I knew the speakers easily handled over 150 watts. I just got this off google:

The SX-1250 was introduced in 1976 as Pioneer's top-of-the-line receiver. It reflected Pioneers new styling of matching silver tuning dial with white background signal strength and stereo signal meters. It was Pioneer's most powerful and feature-laden receiver that year, capable of pumping out 160 watts per channel. It was beautifully finished in walnut veneers and solid walnut trim. It had a list price of $900.00 and tipped the scales at 65 pounds.
The SX-1250's beauty was more than skin-deep. As Pioneer's best receiver, the engineers lavished a major design engineering budget in designing it. With the covers off, you can see the careful and logical layout of the receiver's hefty toroidal transformer and four massive capacitors, flanked by the component circuit boards. Pioneer designed large wrap-around heatsinks to dissipate the SX-1250's full-tilt operating temperature.
The SX-1250 was the largest receiver Pioneer had ever built up to that time. The engineers needed every square inch they could get to package the components. The receiver measured 22.0 inches wide, 18.75 inches deep, and 7.50 inches high.
The quality, power and good looks of this receiver not only made it a popular choice for buyers in 1976 and 1977 when it was offered, it is one of the most sought-after Pioneer receivers today.

 

[kar_crazy]

man i had a old system looked a whole lot like this big time until my divorce i gave everything away but my hot rod and rusty tools sure wished i kept my old system well i did keep my norman lab speakers they still rock

 

[kar_crazy]

also had a big amp about 24 switches down it and a casset player they all matched actually my grandma gave it to me my brother still has the pioneer speakers about 2 2 1/2 by 3 3 1/2 ft tanish brown screen with goldish laces

 

[Steadygain]

I'll save my Greatest Creation for later on.

Last night my subconscious must have really been linked up with someone because I was like the lady in Black Snake Moan. This is a different energy altogether - but when that gets out I'm like floating and squirming - moving around in this ulta state of mind. Very wonderful, but can easily get out of control.

Jan was the first to introduce me to this energy and I'll get back with that later. Just found 2 are waiting. Take Care.

 

[Stoplight]

Steady,

Now you're REALLY bringing back memories

I bought my Pioneer SX-650 back in '78 or so....I was fresh out of college...married...a newly commissioned Air Force Officer....couldn't afford the SX-1250 ! Matched it with a pair of Radio Shack speakers, then upgraded to Advent 2002s, based on memories of being blown away by the neighboring dorm room's Advents, and Rick Wakeman's "Henry VIII" !

Had to "refoam" the Advents, but the SX-650 and the Advents are still going strong....listening to it right now, sitting here in my "Computer Room", with some Christmas music on (The Chieftains...."Bells Of Dublin")

Maybe I'll put on the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's "Messiah", really crank it up, and say another prayer for kar crazy...

Thanks again for the memories !

Stoplight...

Sorry - I just realized the Receiver had to be over 120 Watts per channel - because it was more powerful than the listed watts of the speakers - and that's how I knew the speakers easily handled over 150 watts. I just got this off google:

The SX-1250 was introduced in 1976 as Pioneer's top-of-the-line receiver. It reflected Pioneers new styling of matching silver tuning dial with white background signal strength and stereo signal meters. It was Pioneer's most powerful and feature-laden receiver that year, capable of pumping out 160 watts per channel. It was beautifully finished in walnut veneers and solid walnut trim. It had a list price of $900.00 and tipped the scales at 65 pounds.
The SX-1250's beauty was more than skin-deep. As Pioneer's best receiver, the engineers lavished a major design engineering budget in designing it. With the covers off, you can see the careful and logical layout of the receiver's hefty toroidal transformer and four massive capacitors, flanked by the component circuit boards. Pioneer designed large wrap-around heatsinks to dissipate the SX-1250's full-tilt operating temperature.
The SX-1250 was the largest receiver Pioneer had ever built up to that time. The engineers needed every square inch they could get to package the components. The receiver measured 22.0 inches wide, 18.75 inches deep, and 7.50 inches high.
The quality, power and good looks of this receiver not only made it a popular choice for buyers in 1976 and 1977 when it was offered, it is one of the most sought-after Pioneer receivers today.

 

[Steadygain]

Steady,
Now you're REALLY bringing back memories

Stoplight...

Very cool man Thanks

 

[Steadygain]

OK, so a long standing best friend (who is a lot like DennisFAA or 12%) tells me about this trip their church has planned for going to West Virginia (Franklin area) to do some caving. He thought I would enjoy it - since I'd been there several times before and could all the more show the group some of the better caves.

So I figure - sure - why not. Up to that point I always just bought a pack of cigarettes (I'm in high school - 10th grade). But this time I'm going to be away from home and out in the boonies for several days and figured hey I should get a cartoon - SO THAT WAS MY FIRST CARTOON. Of course you all know what brand I smoked - because anything else would mean I'm either still in diapers or just an ultra wimp.

Well it's kind of strange because my friend didn't go and I didn't know anyone. There was this stange dude who brought a portable stereo system (car battery style) and told everyone that he didn't want to hear anyone sing with the music. So of course he plays Led Zepplin and several can't help but sing - so the guy goes crazy and packs it up and that was that. Well anyway - you need to realize I'm not attached to anyone there (especially the adults) so I could care less what they thought of me. This all the more made me feel like I can smoke as much as I want - and no one can say squat. Plus I figured - someone may actually view that as a strength or that somehow I was extra cool - but whatever I just did my thing and that's how it was. Here's a major lesson I learned - if a girl is determined to do something; man, you might as well hang it up cause there is no way in hell you're going to change her mind. And if she's hot - she's like a super Nova - ya know the exploding star - cause nothing anywhere is going to cool that down. Well it was probably the lack of other guys - who knows - but for some reason Jan thought I was worthwhile and started persuing me. So I'm like hey that's cool - I mean ya know this will make the weekend go even better. Well it was crazy - cause she wanted to do everything for me and I'm like whoo man I've got to tone you down. In my super bizarre thinking - I come up with this plan to snap my fingers whenever I felt like it - and she would light my cigarette or whatever. I swear I honestly thought she would tire of that really fast and we could be more normal - but read the above - in this color. So instead she ate it up - and everyone else looked at me like "You F***ing Dog" but I'm like "Hey man don't blame me - I'm trying to break this cat". I even got to be like a real SOB - like go to the furthist (sp) place and snap my fingers for super (or whatever meal) and she'd have to go even further - but so help me man - somehow this nonsense BS must have made her feel like we were really bonding. I mean it wasn't all terrible - there is no way in hell anyone's going to do all that - and me not be somewhat nice and appreciative as well and so we talked and spent some time together but I never tried making out with her or anything. I may have put my arm around her one evening sitting on the bumper of a Volkswagon Bug - but I don't think I even did that. I guess in all sincerity - I really didn't think of her being my girlfriend or trying to make any relationship with her beyond that brief excursion. I figured when we got back - I would carry on as usual and we'd just forget each other.
One guy on that trip reminds me of Wind Hunter and he and I later became really good friends. But Jan pretty much tied up the whole time - and overall I guess it was pretty cool - maybe it was just insane - and eventually I kind of made the best of it. But like I say - she was always jumping at the gun - ready to light my cigarette - get me an ashtray - bring my meal or whatever. Man I know I sound terrible - but this is the only time I ever did that kind of s*** and I just can't treat someone that way without being good too, so I probably was nice overall - ya know - having pleasant conversations - cause like I said - I wasn't even remotely thinkn' of making her mine - cause I figured as soon as we got back we'd just forget about each other.