Last night, I just bought this app for the Ipod Touch…

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/art-screaming-create-your/id514202275?mt=8

It’s an instructional app for singing. It’s not just for singing, it also teaches you how to SCREAM. If you wanna sing the lead in rock and metal bands, this is a good app that’ll teach you to scream or if you just wanna learn how to sing better.

I used this vocal instruction DVD titled, “Metal Method’s Vocal Power” w/ Jim Gillette but I wanted something a little different to work with so I discovered, “The Art of Screaming” app through a Guitar World article online.

As some of you know, I’m trying to learn how to sing better. I wanna sing more professionally and improve. Learn how to sing with a more powerful range and become stronger in my singing.

I checked out the “Art of Screaming” app for a little bit last night and I think it’s gonna help me. It’s a pretty cheap app. Price not that bad. I would recommend it for all singers out there.

Yeah, I’m doing my very best hoping to become a great singer. Becoming a great singer doesn’t happen over night. It does indeed takes years of practice and learning. I’ve been trying to learn how to sing for years. I haven’t been liking my voice in the past and I figure I would step-up and try to get better. It’s working and I’m proud.

My goal is to sing like a rock n’ roll singer instead of an acoustic/folk kind of guy, ya know what I mean? I’m thinking about starting or joining a cover band someday.

Kev

Over the last ten years or so, my internet web presence has always been labeled as a “troll”. Make no mistake about it, though, it’s like that’s nothing I’ve ever heard before. I’m pretty used to getting called that ’cause I get called a “troll” so many times. I still get called that to this day.

The internet slang, “troll”, is supposed to be mean someone who uses the internet to start up arguments with people or upsetting them. You say stuff that is supposed to be “negative” or offensive, everyone will be on your ass about it and get their panties in a bunch. To be honest, I always thought, “troll” is an unfair and the wrong word to describe people who want to speak their mind. When you see people in forums, twitter, facebook, youtube and other social networking sites starting up a “controversial” debate… they are not a “troll”… I always viewed them as a brutally honest person who is not afraid to tell the truth in front of everybody. So I can’t blame people for wanting to speak their mind anonymously.

Yes, telling the truth is not gonna make you any friends and may turn people off but it would be nice if we can speak our mind without getting called a troll or a hater, ya know? That’s the internet. People are whacked and crazy.

A lot of people in the local music community hate me for it, which includes some local musicians and music fans. I’ve been blocked and deleted by a lot of people in facebook/twitter. Been kicked out of forums over the past years. Amazing how people get their panties in a bunch.

This is the internet. There is nothing you can do about “trolls”. Some people will view the internet as a good tool to speak your mind. About anything you want. That’s why I use the internet for. The internet is a public world so everything is not gonna be positive, friendly, and lovable.

I’m not afraid to speak my mind. I don’t care what anyone thinks. I’m a critic. That’s what I do. I’m not afraid to be real about stuff whether it will be politics, music, movies, etc. That’s the whole point of this blog. I’m not afraid to say things like “this is garbage” or I don’t agree with this and that. I’m not afraid to say stuff that this person is a douchebag and not afraid to call out on your bullshit.

Don’t get me wrong, though, I can be a friendly, lovable and positive guy; however, I’m not gonna be friendly, lovable and positive on “EVERYTHING”. I don’t have to be and don’t need to be. I’m 100% confident in my brutal honesty and feel no regrets. I feel sorry for guys like Simon Cowell, Sarah Palin, or Donald Trump who just wants to speak their mind without being called “hateful” things by the public.

I don’t hide behind freedom of speech behind everything, though. Sometimes I’ll admit I do go overboard on some things and I’ll regret what I said but it rarely happens.

I’m never gonna change my online web personality. Can’t help it. This is who I am. I speak my mind and I’m honest. That’s all there is to it. There are some people out there who never take anything I say seriously… that’s what I like to see more of online.

When people want to speak their mind, they shouldn’t be labeled as “trolls”. Don’t judge the book by it’s cover, they can be good people. They’re just honest, that’s it and when people call them “trolls”, the “troll” is saying the right things. They gotta be doing something right if they’re getting people mad.

There’s nothing wrong with what I do and if people don’t like it… here’s a big middle finger to all of them. You’re welcome.

Kev

Happy St. Patty’s all! Enjoy the corned beef and cabbage dinner if you’re having any. Stay safe if you’re out partying.

I already had my corned beef and cabbage dinner yesterday.

Rock on! \m/

Kev

I delete a lot of comments here ’cause simply put I don’t tolerate bullshit. If that’s all you’re here for is to bullshit me around… that’s not welcomed here. I don’t care what anybody says or thinks. I just ignore the comment and just delete it. I don’t care how many times you try to re-post the comment or re-use a different screen name… I’m just gonna keep deleting everything. Don’t like how I run “my” site, it isn’t that hard to quit visiting this place. I know how some get the thrill and enjoyment of giving me a hard time like a little child but you can’t seem to get the hint that I ignore people like that.

I’d hate to say it but I really am thinking about ending commenting on here for good. I almost did it a couple of times too. Came pretty close to it.

I know I attract a lot of assholes more than people who actually like me but I’m trying my best to keep assholes away. No matter how strict my moderating gets trolls will always find their way around it. Trolls have an unhealthy obsession and they can’t seem to stay away no matter what I do.

Notice how I only approve comments that are positive and joyful. Those are the responses that I look for. I like people who take my blogging seriously. I don’t blog to please everyone. I’m not here to make you or anyone else happy. I don’t let people control me and my thoughts if they don’t agree with what I say. You guys are just wasting your time writing me all your bullshit comments… ’cause I don’t read any of it. Sorry to say. I don’t care about anyone’s drama so take it else where.

When you post here, nobody is better than me. You’ll never win any arguments. Stop acting like you own my site ’cause you don’t.

Kev

I know I can be offensive and controversial on a lot of things. I’ve been this way for years and honestly, it hasn’t changed with me. I know I can have offensive thoughts on a lot of topics but I feel no regrets or guilt about any of it. I was never afraid to speak my mind, not caring whether other people found it offensive or not. I know I’m going to get a lot heat for it and get a lot of backlash but it’s actually a good thing.

I have to try and be offensive as possible ’cause if I didn’t then no one would listen. No one would care.

I’m very good at getting people all fired up into a heated debate. If you want to get a debate going, say something offensive and it’s on. I’ve noticed over the years that the only time when people respond to my opinions is when I say something offensive whether in politics, music, the entertainment business, etc. I can get a heated debate going at any time.

The debate maybe a little aggressive and harsh but at least I try to get people to wake up on a lot of things… like all of my stuff on President Obama, perfect example. All of my Obama discussions over the years have caused a lot of controversy. I’ve gotten in trouble for it but that’s okay. Do whatever it takes to get your points across.

I never found anything wrong with offending people and being controversial. I just think being positive on everything and trying to make everyone happy is really boring. I’m never upset at the responses I get on my opinions. It all amuses me to no end. No lie. If I want to be entertained, get a  debate going, sit back relax and enjoy. That’s why I do what I do.

Kev

The reason I started blogging years ago was so I can have my own place to rant/rave/bitch/whine or whatever. I wanted a blog so I can have an excuse to keep writing and a way to get things off my system. Some have accused me of having a negative life and some think I am depressed because of all of my angry rants over the years but that’s not the truth. I’m actually a pretty happy guy so I’m all good. I like to go on angry rants a lot ’cause they help make me feel better. It’s good to do that. A lot of people mistakenly think it’s offensive and wrong but I never did. I always thought it was a good thing to do. Ranting is good for the mind. Going on rants help you think and makes you smarter.

In my opinion, the best bloggers are the honest ones who goes on long angry rants. The bloggers who are willing to talk about “anything” that comes to mind. I mean anything… in a no holds barred kind of way. Talk about whatever you wanted everything from bashing celebrities & famous people, talk about sex/talk dirty, the crazy things that goes on in your life, swear/cuss, being honest about everything, etc. That’s what my blogging style has always been about.

When you start a blog, you can’t care what anyone else thinks. Speak your mind. Ignore the comments and critics. Always stick to your opinions and thoughts no matter what anyone says. Your blogging style may upset and anger a lot of people but who cares? That’s what you want to do. That’s how you get people to pay attention. Notice how bloggers who are nice, friendly and lovable get no attention? If nobody is hating you, then you are doing something wrong.

People have gotten all over me about the stuff that I posted over the years but I don’t really care. I’m actually flattered and honored of the mixed responses that I get. So no regrets of my blogging at all. I’m proud and happy of what I do. Love me. Hate me. Either way… I’m good. 🙂

My point being, I don’t blog to make everybody happy. I blog ’cause it’s my own little, “message board”. People can debate and argue with me on topics all they want to, I will always stick to my thoughts and opinions.

People also see me as a “controversial” person on the internet but how? I never saw myself as “controversial” but whatever, ya know? I always saw myself as a guy speaking my mind like everybody else. It’s also pretty weird that everybody gets to say what they want but when I open my mouth, I’m the bad guy all of a sudden. Ha! That’s how people are on the internet, I guess.

Someday, I think I’m gonna host an online Q&A sessions… maybe at reddit, youtube, twitter? Not sure. I’ll figure it out. An online Q&A to talk about music, movies, politics, bodybuilding, etc. I think youtube would be the best place for a Brock Q&A session. Maybe I’ll plan something soon. I know I have quite a bit of followers and supporters who’ll be interested in something like this. It’ll be fun, I think.

Kev

This stumbled upon my newsfeed in facebook this morning so I decided to share it here. This meme sends an interesting and positive message that you shouldn’t give up music no matter what anyone says.

Ya know, a lot of people mistakenly believe that in order to be a musician you need to have good talent. People are always looking for the best talent. That’s great and nothing wrong with that but in my eyes, music isn’t about that. You can be the shittiest singer and guitar player ever but you play music ’cause you love doing it. Music is not about pleasing others. It’s not about getting lots and lots of fans. Playing the bigger stages. Getting interviews with the press and all that stuff. Music is all about the love of it and that’s all I do it for.

People can hate my music and call me talent-less all they want to but I’m never giving up what I do. Local media outlets and the press can ignore my music and people can bash my talent all they want to. I’m always gonna be a musician ’til the day I die. That’s all there is to it. People can give me all kinds of negative criticism all they want to.

Several years ago, I almost gave it up ’cause of all the negative criticism and now I’m realizing that was a mistake.

Play music ’cause you like it. If you’re a bad singer or if you play your instrument horribly and sloppy?? Who cares!!! Music should be a hobby and a part of life.

Musicians always expect everyone to love them and it shouldn’t be that way.

Music should be for you, and that’s all that matters. Don’t let the critics and haters win.

Kev

On Valentine’s yesterday… in facebook, I made a similar post that I was actually gonna do something about getting a relationship with a woman… and somebody replied to me with this advice that kind of hit me:

“Just be yourself! It seems to happen when you least expect it”

That really is the best advice that somebody have given me. It was short and straight to the point.

Now that I think about it… going through all of those youtube dating gurus and coaches was a huge waste of time. All that stuff was bullshit anyway. The youtube dating gurus wants to promote that you should go around talking to many different women as possible when in reality, it’s a bad idea.

Wanna get a relationship with somebody? Just like that somebody said in italics above, don’t expect it to happen. The less you keep worrying about a relationship, the better chances it will happen. If you don’t go around looking, women will find that attractive. Couples get together ’cause a relationships just happen… they just get together probably out of attraction and stuff.

It’s a bad idea to go looking around for women ’cause you’re going to go through a lot of rejections, you’re gonna keep getting hurt and get your heart broken… blah blah blah.

Just like this person says… just be yourself. Just continue to live your life and see what happens.

All those dating gurus online are a bunch of losers. They give you all of these ridiculous step by step instructions on getting a date which is a bunch of bullshit. Just be yourself and a relationship will happen on it’s own.

Kev