Why I’m desperately trying to memorize and master music theory…

I may have showed this app before but I’m showing it to you again… “Musicopoulous” from the Itunes app is probably the best music theory instruction you can get:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/music-theory-practice-by-musicopoulos/id319290362?mt=8

I’ve been trying to learn music theory for a long time now. Most instructional books make music theory tough to learn but this app I showed above makes it all seem pretty easy. Because of that app I pointed out above, learning music theory have been much easier for me and I’m getting the hang of things. I’m really starting to understand intervals, the major scale, the circle of fifths, and I’m just starting to learn key signatures. I’m just learning a little bit at a time. I’m hoping to soon become a wizard at music theory and that’s my goal. I’m learning but slowly getting there. Small baby steps.

I want to learn music theory more so I can become a more “advanced” musician. I want to prove to others that I do know my shit musically and know what I’m doing. I’ve been accused by a lot of people over the years that I am a hobbyist and amateur kind of musician so I’m gonna step-up and prove ’em all wrong.

More importantly, I just want to become a better songwriter and guitarist. Learning music theory will help. Learning music theory will help my improvisation skills to a new level and that’s what I want. In order to become a master at improvisation gotta know music theory. Learning music theory will help understand what other musicians are playing. When musicians are telling me what notes to play, the chords, scales, intervals, etc. I’ll be able to understand what they’re talking about. Learning music theory will also take my songwriting to a new level by adding unique chords and scales to the music. I’ll be able to write songs a lot more professionally.

That app I pointed out above is a lot of fun. The app makes music theory learning fun. It’s recommended buying and it’s real cheap. It’s only $2.99. That app has everything a musician of any level need to know. Whether you have an Ipad or an Iphone, you should definitely check it out. I’ve been addicted to that app ever since I bought it about a month ago.

I really want to become a well-rounded advanced musician and really trying to get there. I’m sure you guys can notice that.

Kev

Kanye’s career wouldn’t have gotten this big if it wasn’t for his relationship with Kim K…

*sigh* Kanye headlining another big festival. Yes, it’s true what I said in the title. If it wasn’t for Kanye’s relationship with Kim K. then Kanye wouldn’t have been this big with his latest album, “Yeezus”. “Yeezus” wouldn’t have been a hit album if it wasn’t for Kim K. He’s definitely using her to help boost his career and I’m sure Kim is using Kanye to boost her career as well. It’s all ego with those two. Before Kanye got together with Kim K. his music wasn’t that mainstream. The only reason all of these big festivals is booking him to headline is ’cause they know his relationship with Kim K. will attract a big crowd.

Kanye is headlining Outside Lands festival along with Tom Petty and The Killers being the headliners:

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6042191/outside-lands-2014-lineup-kanye-west-tom-petty-killers-top-macklemore

Kev

Ronnie James Dio “This Is Your Life” tribute album… brief review…

Like most metal and rock fans, I too am a fan of Ronnie James Dio. I’ve been listening to his music for years through his solo career, Black Sabbath, etc. This is a tribute album that is up for a good cause. This album is to raise funds for RJD’s cancer fund, which all proceeds from this album will go to that.

This is an album that has 14 tracks. Songs covered by many metal legends and icons such as Anthrax, Tenacious D, The Scorpions, Corey Taylor, Metallica, Rob Halford, etc.

I listened to this album 2 or 3 times already and can’t get enough of it. It’s a pretty addicting album to listen to. If you want tight, upbeat, and heavy metal songs… you’ll get all that on this album just the way Ronnie would have wanted it. You can betcha there WILL be all kinds of sweet rhythm metal guitar playing, riffs, and guitar solos all over it. Plus, what’s most fun about the album is the singing. Every singer who sung on the album did an amazing job. Even Jack Black’s track with the Tenacious D, “The Last In Line”, which is a pretty amazing song. Ronnie James Dio himself sings a song on the final track, “This Is Your Life”.

If you want a badass rock album, definitely get this one. It’s definitely a must listen for any metal and Dio fan. They did a great job putting this album together and getting the old school metal sound. I think I’m gonna be listening to this album a lot. I love every song on it. I’m not into tribute albums that much but this is a real good one.

Get it here or buy it off of Itunes:

Kev

 

Does facebook/twitter destroy relationships???

Another interesting “study says” that is worth posting here. A doctoral student named, Russell Clayton, made a discovery that the use of facebook/twitter can lead to cheating, breakups or divorce.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/social/Twitter-Facebook-use-can-lead-to-infidelity-divorce-Study/articleshow/33455211.cms

Over the years of social networking, I have noticed this actually. I have seen couples in facebook break-up/divorce through heated conflicts online. It happens all the time. That’s the way it goes in this day and age of technology, ya know?

There is so much gossip and soap opera stuff in facebook with couples all the time. I get forced to read this stuff every day by people in facebook with their problems in relationships. You pretty much know everything going on in couples lives ’cause they’re posting it all on facebook/twitter. Sad but it is what it is.

I don’t get into stuff like that. All that stuff was meant to be for their personal business but they’re making it public by posting it all publicly in facebook.

Which is pretty scary, ya know? If I start getting into relationships with women myself, I have a feeling a lot of them aren’t gonna last long ’cause of my popularity as a blogger and internet person. If I ever start getting into relationships with women, that’s why I gotta try to keep ’em private as I possibly can but it’s gonna be hard to do ’cause people are gonna know everything. They figure things out quickly anyway.

I’m not gonna lie that women can be pretty egotistical and dramatic a lot. A lot of men have been destroyed online because of them. That is a small part of why me hoping to get into a relationship with a woman is pretty scary. That’s why I gotta be careful and be VERY picky with women. Just because women are pretty and gorgeous looking doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be a good person. That’s why I gotta take her personality very seriously. I would want a good looking woman, don’t get me wrong but I’m not gonna date her if she’s gonna be all difficult and tough. Looks doesn’t really matter to me. I just want a good woman who’ll accept me for me and like me for me. A woman like that could be hard to find in this day and age of technology.

Kev

Another reason to hate California, more blind and ignorant fools…

Anybody who supports President Obama or finds nothing wrong with him is a traitor to America. While his approval ratings in America is dropping like crazy, his approval ratings in California are still pretty high.

http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_25515512/field-poll-californians-like-obama-much-more-than

Yeah, continue to support this evil son of a bitch, murderer and criminal. That goes for everyone else in America who STILL like him or finds nothing wrong with him. I’m tired of people acting like there’s nothing wrong with him. He uses his race as his shield. If a white republican was in the oval office spying on Americans through the NSA, killing innocent Americans, signing a healthcare law no one likes, tear the Constitution to pieces, lying his head off, etc. you’d all cry for impeachment like the hypocrites you all are.

Kev

RIP Windows XP 2001 – 2014…

It’s official. Windows XP is dead today. This pretty much sucks ’cause I have Windows XP on my machine. I’m sure it’s still use-able but it’ll become an even bigger target for virus attacks so looks like I’m gonna have to go for a different Windows system. I’ll have to figure something out. Even though Windows XP is a very successful and popular system, Microsoft is killing it ’cause they no longer want to use patches or system updates for virus and malware protection.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/talkingtech/2014/04/07/windows-xp-ends-life-tuesday-what-to-do/7328521/

Pretty shady, I must say! I hate Microsoft anyway. Someday in the future, I’d like to get a whole new computer. I’d like to make a switch to Apple. I’ll get an Imac. Not right away but it’s something I would consider in the near future. I like Apple more than Bill Gates stuff.

If Steve Jobs was still around, he wouldn’t pull something shady like this. He would have made people happy with his products.

Kev

Robert Davi aka Jake Fratelli wants back in for “Goonies” sequel…

Richard Donner exclusively revealed to TMZ that he’s planning a “Goonies” sequel reuniting the original cast and he says it’s definitely happening. Robert Davi who played the opera-singing baddy, Jake Fratelli, exclusively revealed to TMZ that he definitely wants in on the “Goonies” sequel. Robert says he was thrilled to hear that Donner is planning a sequel and is game to coming back if Donner wants him. Robert wants to help write the script and he already has a plot idea for Jake.

http://www.contactmusic.com/article/the-goonies-sequel-corey-feldman-robert-davi-richard-donner_4144466

Yep, we may see the return of the Fratelli brothers which would be pretty cool! The Fratelli’s searching for One Eyed Willie’s gold seems like a good idea. After all these years, the Fratelli’s are still obsessed with One Eyed Willie’s gold and the reunited Goonies must STOP them. Sounds like a nice plot idea.

Corey Feldman said he was skeptical of the Goonies sequel but says he will be down with it once a script is completed…

http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/news/a563083/the-goonies-sequel-corey-feldman-happy-to-return.html#~oAQnrXAAa4I4vC

What about Josh Brolin and Sean Astin? Will they be down? What about the rest of the gang?

The last time Josh spoke about the sequel was back in 2010 when he admitted they do have a script written but he didn’t say whether or not he’s gonna be in it.

http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/josh-brolin-admits-there-is-a-goonies-2-script/193245

I know a lot of people maybe skeptical of a “Goonies” sequel but it can work with a good story. I’m sure they’ll do a good job and it’ll be just as good as the first one.

Kev

Chewbacca is returning for “Star Wars 7″… played by original actor Peter Mayhew…

Here is your first official casting announcement for JJ Abrams, “Star Wars Episode 7”. It has been announced that Chewbacca will be returning played by it’s original actor, Peter Mayhew. Even though the Disney chairman, Alan Horn, have said they have many actors signed on for the film… they are still being secretive on the cast. One have been confirmed by the Hollywood Reporter:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-episode-vii-adds-694151

This is getting even closer to the fact that everybody from the original trilogy is returning. That includes Han, Leia, Luke, and Lando.

When will Disney/Lucasfilm finally announce the full cast? May the 4th possibly? They’re still being secretive on the plot and title too. It’s no surprise that Chewbacca would be in. Just shows that Harrison is definitely in ’cause there can’t be a Chewie without Han.

I’m looking forward to seeing who the new and young cast will be too. Will Lupita Nyong’o and Jesse Plemons be in?

I’d like to see the return of Boba Fett but he can’t after what happened to him in “Return of the Jedi” but I’m pretty sure they’ll create another character similar to him, though.

I hope JJ don’t let us down with this one like he did with “Star Trek Into Darkness”.

Kev

In defense of WWE and Brock Lesnar ending the Undertaker’s Wrestlemania streak…

Wow. A lot of wrestling fans are upset and pissed off that the WWE had decided to go for Brock Lesnar ending the Undertaker’s undefeated, “Wrestlemania” streak. Wrestling fans have been ranting and crying about it all day in social networking: facebook, twitter, etc.

Ya know, no matter what people think of this move, the WWE just made history. This will be a historic moment that will be talked about years from now. The WWE is happy. They’ll DO whatever it takes to make history. I’m sure they know it’s going to be controversial. I’m sure they know they’re going to take a lot of heat from it from the fans. They’ll do whatever it takes for more ratings and ppv buys. WWE is no stranger to controversy, they’ve done much worse in the past.

I’m probably one of the very few who thinks Brock Lesnar ending ‘Taker’s streak is a good idea. I mean, Undertaker is retiring. What better ways to have Undertaker’s streak ended at one of the biggest ppv’s in history, WM-30? I’m sure fans would want a better choice to end the streak than Lesnar but I think they picked Lesnar ’cause they knew this was going to create a lot of attention. I mean, if somebody else ended ‘Taker’s streak like say Shawn Michaels or Triple H, that would have been too easy and too predictable. I can see why they picked Brock.

It’s interesting how so many people hate Brock Lesnar. I like the guy. Always did. Like Lesnar or hate him, he’s the Mike Tyson of MMA and sports entertainment. “Iron” Mike Tyson and Brock Lesnar are similar in so many ways. Both of those guys have one thing in common. They like to consider themselves as a badass “motherfucker”, ya know what I mean? They both maybe bad guys in sports but they had to do what they had to do to make their dreams come true. I’m sure a lot of people will accuse Brock of not accomplishing much in UFC or WWE but he HAS accomplished a lot. Look at his records through UFC and WWE if you want proof. Lesnar was in the NFL for a little bit too.

Everybody’s upset. Crying about it in social networking and threatening WWE that they’ll quit watching, blah blah blah. I mean, really? This is just a fucking show, kids. JUST A SHOW! I never took anything WWE did seriously ’cause I know it’s fake and scripted. I just watch it for fun ’cause they are good at what they do and I respect them for working hard entertaining people.

I thought Brock was the right choice. Nobody else. It’s understandable why so many hate Brock but that’s what the man always wanted, I think. He wants people to hate him. That is a part of why he’s where he is at now ’cause all the haters helped get him to where he is. This is pretty much how Mike Tyson became a boxing icon ’cause so many people hated him back in the day. Brock is a talented guy, love him or hate him. If he’s getting so many people to hate him, he must be doing something right. He’s the Mike Tyson of this generation.

He’s just a performer and entertainer. I’m looking forward to seeing where this goes after last night.

Undertaker is a backstage leader of WWE. He makes choices of his Wrestlemania opponent so it was his decision to wrestle Brock and his decision to have Brock end the streak. If you watch the match again, you can see ‘Taker instructing Brock what to do. To end the match, you can see ‘Taker telling Brock to end with the F5, his finisher. Everybody wants to blame this on WWE and Vince but this was all ‘Taker’s decision alone. It’s how he wanted to be remembered when he retires. It’s appropriate and makes total sense to end the streak at his last match. The streak can’t last forever. He can’t wrestle every Wrestlemania. He’s gonna grow old and die like the rest of us so he’s gonna hang it up soon. He’s getting old and worn out. His body is too beat up and why he has health problems over the years in his wrestling career.

On top of that, Undertaker had a brilliant run. The streak maybe over but his legacy in wrestling will never die. The Undertaker is one of my favorite’s too. I’ve been watching him for many years. He had many classic matches. He had a 24 year long career so it’s about time for him to hang it up.

I think good things will come for Brock Lesnar after this. Love him or hate him, Lesnar will be a future Hall of Famer ’cause of this.

I’m not upset about this at all ’cause I respect the hell out of the WWE for doing such a risky move. Vince has balls. Can’t deny it. He’ll do anything to give WWE more attention. He doesn’t give a shit.

I know fans want answers on why but why should they explain themselves? “Wrestlemania” is all about making history and that’s what they did.

Kev

 

Thoughts on Undertaker losing the Wrestlemania streak last night…

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Man, I’m glad I decided to buy Wrestlemania last night. I almost wasn’t gonna get it but the card this year was really good so I couldn’t miss this one. I did watch Wrestlemania last night.

Some of you are probably wondering my thoughts on the Brock Lesnar vs. Undertaker match last night. Brock won the match and Undertaker lost the undefeated Wrestlemania streak. ‘Taker won 21 Wrestlemania’s throughout the years in his career. Undertaker’s undefeated Wrestlemania streak was meant to be something special and historic. The streak was never meant to broken at all. Unfortunately, people thought wrong. The streak can be broken. You just never know when and how. Everybody knew the streak would end soon but people didn’t think the streak would end this soon.

To be honest, I knew the streak was coming to an end, I didn’t think it would be at last night’s ‘Mania either. So it admittedly kind of shocked me too. A lot of fans are pissed and upset but that’s the point. That’s what heel wrestlers like Brock Lesnar does, they’re supposed to upset people.

I’ve read that Undertaker (who’s real name is Mark Calaway) is on the verge of retirement so this was bound to happen anyway. A lot of people knew the streak was gonna end soon, a lot of them didn’t want the streak to end to Brock Lesnar.

Sorry to say y’all but I think losing the streak to Brock was the right guy. Undertaker and Brock had so much history together that goes way back to the Attitude Era days in the 90’s. I think Undertaker and Brock are friends in real life and since Undertaker is retiring soon he was willing to lose the streak to Brock. Undertaker felt Brock was the right guy to lose it to.

Other than that, the Brock vs. Undertaker match was excellent. Losing the streak kept things unpredictable and interesting. That’s what WWE have been missing for years, “unpredictability”.

The rest of the matches were really great too. Triple H vs. Daniel Bryan was awesome. John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt was awesome too. Even the Divas match was awesome too. I liked all of it. The opening segment with Hogan, Stone Cold and the Rock opening the show was entertaining as hell. I’m glad Daniel Bryan walked out WWE Champion at the end. For once we get a Wrestlemania where John Cena didn’t headline the main event which was getting really old, ha ha! Good job Vince and WWE! It was a great Wrestlemania and definitely worth the money!

I’m looking forward to RAW tonight now.

Kev

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