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.
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Can’t believe how simple music theory really is!

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I’ve been playing guitar for 18 years, and when I first started, I have never really learned any music theory. I mostly played basic and simple stuff, which I finally grown tired of that. So for me to get better at guitar in the future, I finally decided to start studying some music theory. I’m very surprised how very easy this stuff really is. Especially learning how the 7 modes work. Without cheating, the 7 modes: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeoleon, Locrian. You take the C major scale for example: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C. You start the scale on C to the root note C that would be the Ionian, D to D would be the Dorian scale, E to E would be Phrygian, F to F would be Lydian, etc. That’s all it is. Very easy, piece of cake. I haven’t learned all about modes, but that’s what I know so far.

See? I’m really am learning this stuff, it’s no lie. I just give you examples for proof that I’m studying music.

I want to get better and taking it seriously again. Just want to become more experimental with chords and scales. Learning how to improvise and practicing ear training. All that stuff. If I want to be called a real musician and if I want people to give me a little more respect toward my guitar playing, I figure it’s time to step up and get better professionally. I’m really doing the best I can.

It’s why I haven’t really written any new songs yet, ’cause I’ve got caught up with practicing and learning new things. It’s one reason why I got into music theory so I can write better original songs too. It’s to help me get out of that rut, and it’s really helping.

As far as the singing goes, I have ordered Jim Gillete’s “Vocal Power” from Metal Method, it should be in my mailbox in a few weeks. I really want to get better at both vocal and guitar. Music is my passion, it’s in my blood, and it’s what I do!

Kev

music

Jay Reatard, died 1 year ago today…

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This legendary punk rock songwriter from Memphis, Jay Reatard, died one year ago today. Yes, that’s right, today is his 1 year Anniversary death. I have the album, “Watch Me Fall” on my Ipod and man, he kept me hooked. I just love his music, he is addicting to listen to.

RIP, Jay. When is this guy ever going to get a nod for the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame? He’s got a long way to go to get a nomination for the Hall of Fame, but I think he’ll get there 20 years from now.

Kev

movies

Cool Photo: First look at Chris Evans as Captain America!!

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Not only that Andrew Garfield’s Spiderman picture have been released, there is also another superhero character that just released a pic from the Captain America film. Here is Chris Evans as Captain America, in the “Captain America: First Avengers” movie. I’m surprised by the costume and the look. It’s fantastic! I’m totally sold to Captain America now and will definitely see it. See the photo, here.

Kev

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Cool Photo: First look at Andrew Garfield as the “new” Spiderman!!!

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Deadline posted an exclusive first look at Andrew Garfield in costume for the new Spiderman movie. Check it out, here. While I’m not that big on Spiderman, this new movie is looking good and I’m already interested, so I might check it out in theater after all. I like the new suit. Definitely better than the Tobey Maguire version. Andrew’s version is more realistic and not cartoonish. The way Spidey is supposed to be. Now that the pic is out, we’ll get a teaser trailer soon, I’m sure!

Kev

Politics/war, True Crime

Why I am loyal to Sarah Palin…

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Over the years in my site, you would see my constant support to Sarah Palin. She is a hero to me. Yes, I said it. A “hero”. An “inspiration”. I love her. I continue to stay loyal to her and be a supporter/fan. Why is this? Is she beautiful? Why yes of course, but there are more important reasons why she’s my hero. Here’s a couple of reasons: 1) She stays true to the constitution. If something is not constitutional in the government world, she’ll call it out. You don’t see many politicians staying true to the constitution, right? 2) She’s honest, smart, and intelligent. 3) She’s not afraid to speak her mind on things and not giving a rats ass what the public thinks of what she says. 4) She stays true to being “country first”. 5) She’s good at defending herself from the media and critics. 6) She’s a great Mom and a family woman, I think another reason people hate her is how she raises her family. She has a huge family and raises them all well. Everybody knows how great of a mother she is so the public attacks her out of jealousy.

I can keep going with the list. If she runs for President in 2012, you can betcha she’ll get my vote. She had my vote when I voted for her and McCain for the last President run, she’ll have my vote again.

I just think people are hating on her way too much when there are other important things to worry about. Why hate on her so much when everyone should be hating on the Arizona shooter, Jared Lee Loughner instead? That’s okay though, keep the Sarah Palin hate going. You’re just continuing to make her an even more powerful politician. Think about it, a while.

Kev

 

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First look at Rooney Mara for “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” film…

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Images of Rooney Mara, in the leading role for “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” film by David Fincher, have been leaked to the web by W Magazine.

I’ve never read the Millennium Trilogy books by Steig Larsson, but I’m interested in reading them. Next time I go to “Barnes & Noble”, I’ll start buying these books. Keep in mind there is another version of this film, a Swedish version that stars Noomi Rapace. I haven’t seen that version either but plan to.

Kev

Politics/war, True Crime

There is nothing anti-Semitic about Sarah Palin’s “blood libel” comment…

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Once again, Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska is under another backlash over the new video she posted in facebook today. She responded to the Tucson, Arizona shooting and defended herself from being blamed for the attacks. She was being blamed because she posted the crosshairs map on her facebook page and it had Gabrielle Giffords name on it. Sarah is being blamed of the shooting because of that.

When she posted her video today, she went and said this:

“Especially within hours of a tragedy unfolding, journalists and pundits should not manufacture a blood libel that serves only to incite the very hatred and violence they purport to condemn. That is reprehensible.”

The term “blood libel” has created an outrage by the public online. I can understand why since it has something to do with Jews and ritual murder, but I honestly think people took Sarah’s comment out of context. People are clearly not understanding of what she is trying to say.

The Harvard Law Professor, Alan Derschowitz, did a great job clearing up of what she’s trying to say beautifully, so thank you Alan.

If you don’t fully understand what, “blood libel” means, then you should keep quiet about it. She’s defending herself from all the accusations she’s getting for the shooting, can you blame her? I can’t. She is after all, a human being like all of us, and she has a family to care for. Nobody likes being accused of these things.

People also accuse her of using the word, “blood libel” incorrectly and people wished she used a better choice of words. Are you people, insane? She’s not stupid. She’s a smart, intelligent and professional woman. So of course, she knows what she’s talking about. I hate it when people online act like she don’t know what she’s talking about. She’s a politician, so of course, she knows. Everything she said in this video, she means well.

If you think about it, the things she says is correct. What she’s saying in this video, is she is blaming the media and critics, for the attacks. “Blood Libel” just might be the right word to describe it. It may be harsh but whatever it takes to get her point across, more power to her.

No matter what anyone thinks about Sarah Palin, she still gets my support. I applaud her for this video, for being open and honest. This is why I admire her so much, she can say whatever she wants, no matter what the public thinks. Like her or not, she’s a powerful political figure and an inspiration.

Kev