All posts by Kev Brock

I'm a musician, singer/songwriter, blogger, writer, poet, bodybuilder, movie lover, music lover, video gamer, history/political buff, conservative/republican, etc. I like to do a lot of things.
TV

If you think Meryl Streep’s insane political rant at the Golden Globes was bad, celebs ranting about politics will be worse at tonight’s Grammy’s and the Oscars too!!!

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Meryl Streep bashing Trump at an award show. That won’t be the last of celebrities bashing our new president as there will be more of it tonight and probably at the Oscars too.

Just think what Beyonce is gonna say about Trump tonight at the Grammy’s when she wins her awards ’cause you know she’s gonna say something and I’m sure there will be some musical performances that will have themes that will bash Trump. I also think Katy Perry will go political about Trump during her performance. Lady Gaga is set to perform with Metallica (another odd collaboration) but will they go political tonight? I think some of the award presenters will probably bash Trump tonight at the Grammy’s. The Trump bashing at award shows won’t end.

Trying to debate whether or not I should watch the Grammy’s tonight but I probably won’t. It’s not only politics is why I probably won’t watch the Grammy’s, it’s just that the list of slated performers and the nominations this year are horrible. David Bowie getting snubbed for “Best Album” is good enough for me to not want to watch it.

I’ll probably watch WWE “Elimination Chamber”  ppv tonight instead. Sounds like a good idea!

I will watch the Lady Gaga and Metallica performance in youtube, though, just not on TV! Thinking about skipping the Grammy’s tonight. It’s gonna be nothing but a big lovefest for liberals anyways.

Kev

Politics/war

Mexico is a hell hole for violence and crime… really screw ’em!!!

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A quote from this article: “Although Acapulco is one of Mexico’s deadliest cities, with government figures showing 2,213 homicides in Guerrero last year, tourists and foreigners have largely escaped the violence.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/u-man-mexican-woman-found-murdered-acapulco-apartment-035802249.html

We don’t get scared over Mexicans for no reason. After the Obama & Holder “Fast and Furious” scandal, we should have every right to fear that country. Mexico has always been a hell hole for violence, crime and death. I don’t think I would ever vacation there ever. I know some people who vacationed in Mexico before and I always thought they were nuts.

There’s a pretty good reason why we want illegals out of this country. There’s a pretty good reason why we want that wall. I’m not saying all Mexicans are dangerous but a lot of ’em are.

It’s real insane to me that liberals and some independent voters act like they are all wonderful people. There’s nothing racist about being scared for your life over violent and dangerous people. I hate all people who are dangerous and violent, I don’t care what their skin color or religion is. It’s crazy that we get called “racist” and “bigots” for these things. It’s crazy that the media protects violent criminals that are not white. I think all violent animals should be held accountable for their actions no matter what their skin color are. They all should receive the same punishment with the fullest extent of the law.

Illegal aliens are really scary and dangerous animals. I know I’m scared to death of these people and they certainly don’t deserve to live better lives than us also. Keep feeling sorry for these illegal aliens, libtards. They’ll come after you too, they don’t care what your political views are. They can come rob your home, kill your loved ones, rape your wives & daughters, they’ll bring drugs into your hometown, etc. These things can happen anywhere. Why do you think heroin and cocaine deaths are on the rise in this country? Where do you think the drugs come from?

It’s real crazy that a lot of people in this country are misinformed about illegal aliens. Keep feeling sorry for them, idiots. You’ll be sorry that you did. Trust me.

Kev

Random/off topic posts, Uncategorized

I still like to write lyrics on notebooks…

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Many bands and solo singer/songwriters like to write their lyrics on different things nowadays. Many like to write their lyrics on a word processor on their computers and they like to print them out. Some even like to use Ipads, tablets or even Iphones to write lyrics on.

With me? I still like to write lyrics on regular notebook paper. Honestly, I haven’t been writing new lyrics in a long while but I’m planning on getting back into it right away. I just bought a new 5 subject notebook for it. I like to write lyrics on notebooks with a regular pen ’cause it’s easier and quicker to get words on paper. Plus, I like to keep it old school. In the old days before all this technology, they had to use notebooks or typewriting paper

I need to get back into lyric writing. Some always believe it’s important to write lyrics after the music but you don’t always have to do it that way. I’ve always liked to write the lyrics before the music. Once I write the music for the song then I’ll change the lyrics around some for it to fit. There’s no rules in songwriting, it’s your choice whether you want to write lyrics first or after the music. I prefer first. Many bands and songwriters has been writing lyrics first nowadays anyways.

Like I said, I vow to keep politics out of my music from now on. I’ll write about other things. Write whatever comes to my mind. Writing song lyrics is awesome and I need to get back into it again. Itching to get new stuff out pretty badly.

Kev

Random/off topic posts, Uncategorized

Thinking about buying myself an acoustic amp, I really need one…

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For a long while now, I’ve been doing research on Acoustic Amplifiers. I really need an Acoustic Amplifier. I remember I bought my new Fender Acoustic/Electric from Parkway Music last year and I need an Acoustic Amp to go along with it. I could probably use my regular Fender electric amp to plug in my acoustic but the acoustic won’t sound “acousticy” if you know what I mean. If I plug in an acoustic/electric into an electric guitar amp, it’s gonna sound like a clean electric guitar and I don’t want that. I want a true “acousticy” sound and in order to get that sound, I need an acoustic amp and I will get one soon.

I found other acoustic amps that I got interested in as possible choices but I think I found the one that I definitely gonna wanna get. I think I fell in love with this amp here: The Boss ACS Pro:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ACSPro

I need an acoustic amp where I can sing and play guitar at the same time. If I get this amp, I will no longer need my piece of shit Peavey P.A. System which I want to get rid of soon. The best thing about this amp is that it has a built-in “Looper”… that way I can do my own back up harmonies and I can have my own rhythm playing in the background and I can solo lead over it which is what I want to do. This amp is both an acoustic guitar amp and p.a. system at the same time. That’s the kind of amp I need.

This could be good for when I start playing live acoustic shows again which is what this amp is made for pretty much. The amp costs $700 but I’ll save up for it quickly and will get it. This amp can also be very useful for home recording as well. Just set it up, turn it on, put a mic in front of it and away I record.

It definitely looks like a sweet amp. I got my eye on this one for sure.

Kev

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More on trying to improve myself with DAW recording as a musician…

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So I’ve finished reading that “Music Theory For Computer Musicians” book that I talked about. Oddly enough, I already know most of the music theory that was taught in that book ’cause I’ve been studying really hard on music theory so I guess I am pretty much a music theory expert now. Even though I already know most stuff taught in that book I read, two things that I actually learned from that book that was actually pretty useful and helpful was that I understand how to use the “piano roll” in DAW software better. I also know how to do “score writing” better ’cause on Mixcraft 8 does include both piano roll and score writing. Ya know, the score writing feature where you can put your own notes on a treble clef and bass clef. I’ve been learning how to read music too and I think I can do that pretty well. Only thing I’m trying to improve on is my “ear training” and improvisation skills which is what I’m working so hard on. I’m trying to have a good ear in music. I feel that it’s important to know music theory, know how to read music and have a good ear. Once you have all three, you’ll be able to record everything you hear in your head and that’s my goal.

I also took a look through the “Making Music with Garageband and Mixcraft” book, while I already know most stuff taught through that book as well… the only reason I bought that book ’cause it had a section about “mixing and mastering” in it. I want to teach myself mixing and mastering which doesn’t look all that hard. Mixcraft DAW makes mixing and mastering easy for you.

I love Acoustica Mixcraft. It’s very similar to Apple’s “Garageband” but way better, in my opinion. Mixcraft is not just a music recording software, it’s also video editing. So will I one day start making MTV/VH1 styled music videos to my songs? I was always against making music videos to my songs but I’m thinking of giving it a try to see how it goes.

I’m thinking of buying myself a bass guitar sometime this year and that way I can put in my own bass lines using a real bass instead of MIDI. Would be cool and would be easier.

I’m getting the hang of this DAW stuff, though. Planning on messing around with Mixcraft more this year now that I got the full version. Looks like simple software. Other DAW’s like ProTools, Ableton Live, FL Studio, etc. They all make music recording difficult and challenging for ya but not with Mixcraft. Mixcraft looks so easy that even a little kid could probably be good with it.

I want to get back into writing and recording. Itching to get new music out pretty badly.

Kev

Politics/war

It’s funny that liberals pick on Trump supporters that boycott things that are against him, they’re the same people who don’t want anything to do with people who support him…

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It’s funny and sometimes I don’t get it. Liberals pick on Trump supporters all the time for boycotting things and people who are against Trump. For example liberals make fun of us for boycotting companies like Macy’s, Netflix, Kellogg’s and companies like those for being against Trump. They also pick on us for boycotting award shows, the Hamilton play and music artists who are against Trump.

Yes, these are the same people who do most of the boycotting. They’ve threatened to boycott artists who has agreed to perform at Trump’s Inaugural concert like Toby Keith and 3 Doors Down. They also threatened boycott against singer, Jackie Evancho. They’ve threatened to boycott music artists who are Trump supporters like Kid Rock for example. The Under Armour CEO said some positive things about Trump and liberals are threatening to boycott Under Armour fitness gear like mad.

Liberals being hypocritical assholes like usual. I’ve gotten picked on by liberals for boycotting things but keep in mind these are the same fucking people who don’t want anything to do with Trump supporters. They blocked, delete Trump supporters and they bash the hell out of Trump supporters all the time still. Liberals are just butthurt crybabies, that is all.

We boycott companies and people who are against Trump ’cause it’s important that we show our loyalty to the guy. That’s a part of why we do all these things, ya know? Trump has our back, we have his. That’s pretty much how it goes. We were the ones that got Trump in the White House and we will do everything in our power to defend and protect the man.

If you want to boycott companies and famous people that are all for Trump like UnderArmour then by all means, be my guest. Being on that side is un-American and makes you look foolish. It makes you look like a butthurt crybaby ’cause you lost the election.

As far as UnderArmour goes, I’m a fan of that company. I’ve bought UnderArmour clothes for the gym. Since that company is ProTrump, I’ll continue to shop from them. I’m in desperate need of a gym bag so I’ll buy a UA gym bag next time I go to the mall.

Kev

TV

Thinking I’m gonna cancel Netflix later today, probably will… so done…

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First Netflix makes a movie about Barack Obama, then they fight against Trump’s Muslim ban and now they make a racist TV show against white people called, “Dear White People”. I gave Netflix plenty of chances but after their “Dear White People” teaser, that’s the final straw.

I don’t really need Netflix anyways. Their streaming choices has been shit to begin with. There are other options for me to watch movies and TV shows online, though. Would I switch to Hulu? No, probably ’cause Hulu is just as bad as Netflix. Hulu is just as liberal. I might switch to HBO NOW, not sure yet ’cause I actually liked HBO NOW. Yeah, HBO is pretty liberal too but at least they don’t ram their opinions down people’s throats like Netflix does.

If I want to watch TV shows or movies, I can just rent ’em from Itunes or rent/buy from the Playstation Store so I may not get any other streaming services at all. I only bought one show from the Playstation Store which was “Ash vs. Evil Dead” but if I want to watch other shows online, I can get ’em from the PSN. The PSN has every TV show you could ever want. I can also continue to buy movies and TV shows on Bluray/DVD which I have been. I’ve been buying all the “Game of Thrones” sets on DVD ’cause I don’t have HBO anymore but I’m thinking about getting it back with the HBO NOW streaming service. I’m a huge “Game of Thrones” nerd myself, fucking love that show!

I am keeping WWE Network, though ’cause I love the WWE Network. I’ve been watching WWE Network all year long. I’ve had WWE Network since the last Wrestlemania a year ago and I’m really loving that service. As some of you know, I’m a huge wrestling nerd and I’ve been watching a lot of old school wrestling on it which is what I got it for. I’ve also been watching the reality show, “Total Divas” on WWE Network and that’s a good show too.

Honestly, I don’t really need streaming services. They’re all pretty much junk and like I repeatedly stated above there are other options to watch your favorite TV shows and movies. I don’t watch a lot of TV anyways. I only watch TV at night, not during the day.

This week, I’ve been watching “Vikings – Season 1” ’cause there’s a lot of catching up I gotta do with that show. I love that show. Ragnar Lodbrok is a fucking badass character. The other characters of that show are great too: Floki, Lagertha, Siggy, Rollo, etc. It’s a great show, you should check it out too. Pretty dark and violent.

Kev

 

music, Politics/war, Uncategorized

Bruce Springsteen thinks we’re “embarrassed Americans” ’cause Donald Trump is our president… hey Bruce, we’re not embarrassed Americans at all… we all voted for Trump so shut the fuck up and sing, idiot!

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This is why I’m totally done supporting Springsteen’s music. Excuse me, Bruce but we’re not embarrassed Americans at all ’cause “We The People” are the ones that voted Trump in office. Springsteen, just another brainwashed liberal crybaby. Another loser ramming his opinions down our throats and putting words in our mouths like he always is. The only Americans who are embarrassed that Trump is our president are those delusional liberals.

Springsteen is losing more and more respect as an artist. I used to love him but I’m so done. No more buying his music and I will never see him in concert either. He should take note from Lady Gaga and keep politics out of live shows.

Kev

music, Uncategorized

Since Superbowl halftime performance, Lady Gaga music sales soar like crazy… will she keep politics out of music from now on?

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Admittedly Lady Gaga did keep politics out of music at her Superbowl performance for the most part even though she managed to sneak a few things in, I’ll admit that she did do a good job keeping politics out of music. Will Gaga keep politics out of music from now on, now that her music sales are soaring like crazy?

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2017/02/07/lady-gaga-post-superbowl-half-time-sales-streams-spike/97590804/

I think it’s a possibility she will. You see in music, when you want to have a fan base you can’t divide your fan base to liberal vs. conservative if you know what I mean. We can’t have music like that. You need to attract music fans of all types regardless of political views so in order for a music artist to attract a lot of fans (all types of fans), you must keep politics out of music.

Who knows though, sooner or later Gaga keeping politics out of music won’t last and she could get back into her liberal bullshit soon enough, don’t be surprised. If Gaga wants respect as an artist she should keep politics out of music. Hear that Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young??? Yeah, I’m talking to both of you guys.

I’m even thinking about doing the same. Should I quit talking politics and focus on music? Might be a good idea and I almost thought about doing that in the past. You can’t attract listeners if you’re going to keep up the political bullshit. I probably won’t give up politics for good but I’ll try to simmer it down some. Not sure. Too many local bands and artists around the Albany area are pretty horrible with their liberal politics and I wish all of them would knock it the fuck off. Music is no place for politics.

I stopped supporting many famous bands ’cause they won’t cut their left-wing political garbage: Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Springsteen, Neil Young, etc. Bands and artists that I used to love and admire. Not anymore, though.

I guess Gaga did make the point that artists should shut up and sing. If she can continue to keep politics out of music for good then she might win my respect back. I think she possibly will keep politics out of music now that her music sales are going sky high. Other music artists should take note. If you want to attract more listeners and more fans then stop the political bullshit. I’m kind of thinking about doing the same.

Kev

 

Politics/war, Uncategorized

Marco Rubio, Paul Ryan, Jeb Bush, John Kasich and others were paid by Soros to attack Trump during primary election… no surprise, there… #LockUpSoros

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Well, this doesn’t surprise me at all… if you see people attacking the hell out of Trump then chances are, you can very well believe they were paid by someone to do it. Either paid by the Clintons or George Soros. Probably George Soros has been doing the most work, though.

George Soros, some 90 year old billionaire from Hungary wasting a lot of money paying people to attack Trump. Why would people accept his payment to attack Trump? Well, chances are the people hired by Soros were probably desperate for money ’cause they don’t have much of a career themselves. All these so-called Republicans/Conservatives being paid by Soros are RINOS (as in republicans who claim to be conservative but still having left-wing views, I think that’s what RINO means).

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/02/06/records-soros-fund-execs-funded-paul-ryan-marco-rubio-jeb-bush-john-mccain-john-kasich-lindsey-graham-in-2016/

My question is doesn’t George Soros have better things to spend money on? He’s spending a lot of money on hiring people to attack Trump, Soros is paying for all these rioters to invade Trump rallies and Milo rallies, I bet he is also paying the mainstream media loads of money to have liberal bias, etc.

I’m sure Soros is paying Democrat Senator, Bernie Sanders loads of money to attack Trump. Even though most politicians stopped attacking Trump after election, Crazy Bernie is still going. It’s obvious he is being paid by Soros too, how do you think Bernie was able to afford that $600,000 Lake House?

George Soros is an evil prick and needs to be locked up. Why won’t Trump say something about Soros? If Trump wants to solve all his problems, he needs to lock up Soros in Federal Prison. Get rid of Soros then all attacks against Trump would stop.

Soros is a narcissist who thinks the world revolves around him. Why does Soros hates Trump so much? Yeah Soros and Trump are both billionaires but Trump’s career is more successful and more powerful than Soros, maybe that’s why Soros is mad. Soros wants the life that Trump has.

Hey Soros, you lost the election… NOW BACK THE FUCK OFF AND LEAVE US ALONE, ASSHOLE! GO AWAY!

Kev