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Author Archives: Bertanya
for registered voters…
The complex patterns of extrapolation necessary to comprehend the significance of candidate selection, can perhaps be elusive. So if peregrinations through the permutations is not your natural instinct, thankfully there’s always other forms of psephological reflection. (thanks to whitecrane)
Zomby woof
Having seen Napolean Murphy Brock play with The Grandmothers, it is something of a surprise to find that he may be one of the walking dead. Well at least it didn’t affect his playing, this being the era of Apostrophe, … Continue reading
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Sofanic messages…
An interesting investigation into some of the not exactly do re mi aspects of the editing and construction of the fz audio-scape. From grow-a-brain.
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Captain Glasspack and the Magic Mufflers
Yet another fz potted history. But for me at least, there’s still more to learn. – ‘To signify the shift in the band’s musical direction, they changed their name to Captain Glasspack and the Magic Mufflers. It didn’t help.’
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A hearing for the PMRC
The infamous PMRC hearings seem to have been heard by a committee relating to commerce, science, and transportation. Since this is not supposed to have been a commercial question, and i doubt it is related to transportation, i guess this … Continue reading
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Hannes, Hannes! wake up! Its me Frank Zappa…
FZ: No. You dont. You havnt the faintest fucking idea what Im talking about, anyplace in Europe, not even in England. You dont have any idea and dont kid yourself. FZ: I dont have any curtains. I have.. I have … Continue reading
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Who do you believe…
A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results. or This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has … Continue reading
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a few random pages…
So here are some random letters, forum, review and science pages. Ok, they may not be entirely random, but if you think they’re boring, why not just forget them, and go for progress via cartoons instead.
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One of the brain police…
Now this could be a risky occupation, i jest ye not. For after avowing to being one of the brain police, the future held as an acquaintance the infamous charles manson, and thus far 35 years in prison for murder. … Continue reading
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zappa on the rocks…
Apparently elderberry + liquorice = sambuca – for if barry is seeking some chromatic inspiration.
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Phillips, Erlewine & Given…
…are trial lawyers who specialize in complex commercial litigation. Indeed, Mr Given has written a fascinating article on online music vending. Perhaps slightly more interestingly, a highlight of his career was meeting and interviewing the late musician and composer Frank … Continue reading
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Tour scarves…
Obviously the indispensable souvenir of a visit to an fz concert, the tour scarf. These fashion accessories are from an assortment of items collected by a surprise hiree, who is a source of some interesting recollections too. – ‘It’s play … Continue reading
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zirp…
Originating, i guess, around some image processing projects, to my mind there are a number of amusing and interesting avenues to be found at the zirp site. Relax and peruse, if you have the time…
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free speech, free trade…
We all know how the usa is enthusiastic about free speech, but, as a non-american, i’m always increasingly surprised when i read how the usa is not so enthusiastic about free trade, and wonder at the how the eu can … Continue reading
Shhh…
‘silence is not acoustic, it is a change of mind, it is a turning around’, so said john cage in reference to his infamous silent symphony. So put some good music on your stereo, and give it a listen. Then, … Continue reading
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