Analog girl...?

I tried to switch on my father's record player.. I couln't make it, it's NOT analog one and I couln't find the turn-on button from anywhere. There was only the speed change and the needle up-and-down button..or maybe I'm just stupid. O_O

Anyway, now it's our autumn holiday for 5 days. Then, after two weeks we're going to London.. really, only 14 days anymore.. Can't wait 'till 26th!

I've spent most of my time on Twitter.. Amazing how much tere's really going on all the time. I'm actually proud of that I heard the new Rolling Stones single almost right after it was released. Yep, Rolling Stones are making new music!! Check this out:

 

 

I've been following the stop of the badger cull -petition project and I was so happy when Mr. Brian May came on Twitter (:

I followed the Greenpeace stresstests to the Swedish nuclear plants and I was shocked about the results. Really; 50 people can just go to the area and nobody notices it! And two men could stay in the are over 35 hours and nobody found them! It's scary to think how terrorists or whoever could go and sabotage the machinery there without nobody noticing. That's a huge security risk.

 

For the first time, it's possible to vote for Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame nominees! Among others, there are Rush and Deep Purple.. You can vote here: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/vote-for-the-2013-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductees-20121004 

 

 



Eddie Van Halen was chosen the best guitarist on Earth in the poll of GuitarWorld magazine.. well, that was oddest poll ever. I mean, Eddie is GREAT, it would be wrong to say that he can't play beecause his technique is amazing, but the best ever guitar player? No, he is not. Eddie's idol is Eric Clapton, so with my logic, Eric Clapton should be chosen then.. well, I don't know. I think I'm going to write my own top guitarists list.

 It was John Lennon's birthday 3 days ago. Weird to think he'd be 72 now..
And Andy McCoy turned 50 yesterday.. are they old or am I just too young? I'm too young.

Back to the analog things.. I have no idea how CD player actually works :D I started to think about this yesterday, and realized I really don't know. I have one old (from 70's) Connoisseur record player, and that one I can use. And I would never ever record music with computer, it sound too.. you know.. I mean I wouldn't download the tape to computer and then edit with computer.. that sound too artificial. For example, you can't record blues that way, because then it would loose it's blues into the jungle of data and kBs and mBs.. and I hate that. Music must be music.

Happy holidays (or at lest happy weekend) to all of you!

PS. If you don't know this yet, I don't know have I ever mentioned but you can find me on Twitter by the name @Clashie.. See ya on Twitter too, then :)

 

Days Go By..

No I do NOT like Offspring anymore. 20 years ago it was fine, but now with the radio hit.. No. No. No.

Okay... At last I've got a moment for focusing on this... I'm so sorry, I had a test week at school etc. Evenings were only reading, reading and reading... At least I know perfectly how did the Roman Empire fall.

I didn't get the Celebration day tickets. Yet. I've lost my hope over Led Zep reunion, though there has never been a thing called hope in that case. I watched one documentary about Rush and fell totally in love with those crazy guys (again). I followed Professor Snape and Darth Vader on Twitter. I heard that Nightwish has changed singer. Too bad, 'cause I liked Anette Olzon. And I still can't believe we're going to London after twenty fucking four days!!

By the way, if you haven't voted yet in Classic Rock Magazine's Annual reader poll, I recommend to do that. here's a link: http://awards.classicrockmagazine.com/
Among other nominees there are Alice Cooper, Rush, Slash and Van Halen in "Album of the Year", Pink Floyd, Whitesnake, Jethro Tull and The Who in "Reissue of the Year" and George Harrison, Mott The Hoople, Pink Floyd and Rolling Stones in "Film of the Year". But it's a miracle if Clockwork Angels or Rush doesn't win anything.  

Here's one other nasty poll too (the link may be old, it had some problem but I couldn't figure out what was it): http://www.guitarworld.com/poll-greatest-guitarist-all-time-round-5-jimmy-page-vs-brian-may And here's the situation this far: http://dl.guitarworld.com/Sweet16Bracket.jpg

I mean, who even can decide which one's better; Randy Rhoads or Eddie Van Halen? I mean, probably Eddie but personally Randy means so so so much more to me. Or; Alex Lifeson or Tony Iommi? Jimmy Page or Jimi Hendrix? I couldn't even vote in those questions. Or maybe I just take these random polls too seriously. 

To the end some of my autumn songs.. I wish you all officially nice autumn time. I already know what I want for Christmas presents: Darth Vader alarm-clock, drumsticks owned by Keith Moon (they were in eBay and cost 19,000 dollars each) Duff McKagan's It's So Easy book and Jimmy Page. I've always been realistic.

Page & Coverdale: Shake My Tree

That voice! David Coverdale has amazing voice! And it suits to this music very well.. I'd love to see

Pagey and Coverdale again on tour together.. David could probably sing Led Zep songs too, his voice is "almost Robert enough" in case you understand.. 

Then something Finnish:

Grease Helmet - Keep Your Helmet Greasy

Jere Garcia actually has very nice singing voice, right? At least I like it..

And Andy's solo is so Hanoi Rocks type. But as a whole this is somehow fresh to hear old good 

hard rock today on the radio.

Rush - The Weapon

This is just amazing. One of my favorite Rush songs. Listen to the drums! The rythm is just hypnotizing,

as well the lyrics are too.

T.Rex - Metal Guru

In honour of Marc Bolan, who would have turned to 70 on 30.9. but who tragically died

in a car crush in 1977. But he'll always be the godfather of glamrock. R.I.P

The Who - Behind Blue Eyes

Another kind of tragic death was the death of Keith Moon in 1978. But I believe everybody love him, unlike Marc Bolan who is sometimes discribed such an asshole. I don't know if it's true or not, but it's impossible to not to love Keith Moon. He was just too adorable. 

And Roger's voice. I love it too much. 

And the lyrics of the song.. Pete Townshend is amazing songwriter, one of the bests.     

Rush - Red Barchetta

This has been playing in my head for days now...

But this songs has a talent to always make my day. Neil Peart is amazing lyricsist too. This video is really cute, especially Geddy.. His hair is amazing. And look at the drumset! I can't play drums but I'm so jealous about that drumset. I'd love to have one as huge in my living room... new point to my X -mas present list?