https://tavexocor.shop/categories/music/ en Fri, 29 May 2026 10:01:20 -0700 https://tavexocor.shop/2026/05/29/i-think-this-said-everything.html Fri, 29 May 2026 10:01:20 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2026/05/29/i-think-this-said-everything.html <p>I think this says everything you need to know about Americas 250th birthday. #uspol #idiocracy #music</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2026/3b8e5537fb.jpg" width="410" height="600" alt="A headline discusses the internet's reaction to Bret Michaels and others leaving Trump's 'Freedom 250' concert series, with Trump shrugging shown below. "> https://tavexocor.shop/2026/05/19/httpsyoutubeglkvbcnxbw-brand-new-interview-with.html Tue, 19 May 2026 09:49:35 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2026/05/19/httpsyoutubeglkvbcnxbw-brand-new-interview-with.html <p><a href="https://youtu.be/GLkvbCn3xbw">youtu.be/GLkvbCn3x&hellip;</a></p> <p>Brand new interview with Geddy Lee with Alex Lifeson showing up half way through. #Rush #music</p> https://tavexocor.shop/2026/04/27/wow-tinydesk-never-disappoints-im.html Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:32:00 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2026/04/27/wow-tinydesk-never-disappoints-im.html <p>Wow! #TinyDesk never disappoints!! I&rsquo;m an instant fan of #InfinitySong, a #softrock #RandB outfit from #NYC made up on Abraham, Angel, Israel, and Momo Boyd. Be sure to watch all the way through as Israel lights the desk on (not literal) fire. Fantastic! #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdeWKd9rjt4">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2026/04/25/everyone-needs-a-stiff-hit.html Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:25:19 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2026/04/25/everyone-needs-a-stiff-hit.html <p>Everyone needs a stiff hit of #SteelyDan at least a few times a year, and Dan Belcher is our dealer. Dan serves up the finest Dan remasters available, working his magic on media that would otherwise remain degraded. Don&rsquo;t forget to sub. #music #livemusic #jazzrock <a href="https://youtu.be/c4-79n6eidw">youtu.be/c4-79n6ei&hellip;</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2026/04/21/yt-fbhuhp-if-you-are.html Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:20:27 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2026/04/21/yt-fbhuhp-if-you-are.html <p>If you are going to challenge yourself to listen to something you&rsquo;ve never heard before, I&rsquo;d strongly suggest sitting down for an hour and a half with Yes' Tales From Topographic Oceans from 1973. It&rsquo;s a double album and each side is a single track. #music #progressiverock #prog</p> <style> :root { --yt-aspect-ratio-16-9: 56.25%; --yt-bg-black: #000; --yt-play-button-bg: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.8); --yt-play-button-bg-hover: rgba(255, 0, 0, 1); --yt-play-button-icon: #fff; --yt-overlay-bg: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); --yt-overlay-text: #fff; --yt-focus-outline: #e53935; --yt-play-button-width: 68px; --yt-play-button-height: 48px; --yt-play-button-border-radius: 12px; --yt-focus-outline-width: 3px; --yt-focus-outline-offset: 4px; --yt-transition-duration: 0.2s; --yt-transition-timing: ease-in-out; } .video-wrapper { position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; padding: 0; padding-bottom: var(--yt-aspect-ratio-16-9); margin: 0; height: 0; max-width: 100%; overflow: hidden; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: none; color: inherit; font: inherit; text-align: inherit; appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; } .video-wrapper[data-is-loaded="true"] { cursor: auto; } .video-wrapper:focus-visible { outline: var(--yt-focus-outline-width) solid var(--yt-focus-outline); outline-offset: var(--yt-focus-outline-offset); } .video-thumbnail { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; margin: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain; object-position: center; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); z-index: 1; transition: opacity var(--yt-transition-duration) var(--yt-transition-timing); } .video-wrapper:hover .video-thumbnail { opacity: 0.9; } .video-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; background: var(--yt-overlay-bg); color: var(--yt-overlay-text); text-align: center; font-size: 0.85em; padding: 0.5em 1em; z-index: 2; pointer-events: auto; } .video-play-button { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); width: var(--yt-play-button-width); height: var(--yt-play-button-height); background-color: var(--yt-play-button-bg); border-radius: var(--yt-play-button-border-radius); z-index: 3; pointer-events: none; transition: all var(--yt-transition-duration) var(--yt-transition-timing); } .video-wrapper:hover .video-play-button { background-color: var(--yt-play-button-bg-hover); transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); } .video-wrapper:active .video-play-button { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05); } .video-play-button::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 26px; top: 14px; width: 0; height: 0; border-left: 18px solid var(--yt-play-button-icon); border-top: 12px solid transparent; border-bottom: 12px solid transparent; } .video-wrapper iframe { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; z-index: 4; } .video-noscript { display: block; max-width: 100%; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); color: inherit; text-align: center; padding: 0; margin-top: 0.5em; } .video-noscript img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; } .video-noscript a { display: inline-block; padding: 0.75em 1em; color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } .yt-text-link { display: none; } </style> <script> (function(){ 'use strict'; const CONSTANTS = { VIDEO_ID_LENGTH: 11, MAX_INPUT_LENGTH: 2048, VIDEO_ID_PATTERN: /^[a-zA-Z0-9_-]{11}$/, PLAYLIST_PREFIXES: /^(PL|OL|UU|LL|FL)/i, ALLOWED_URL_CHARS: /^[a-zA-Z0-9_\-?=&#:/.]+$/, TIME_FORMATS: { HOURS: 3600, MINUTES: 60, SECONDS: 1 }, YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN: 'https://www.youtube-nocookie.com', YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN: 'https://img.youtube.com', EMBED_PARAMS: 'autoplay=1&mute=1' }; function validateInput(input, maxLength = CONSTANTS.MAX_INPUT_LENGTH) { if (!input || typeof input !== 'string') return ''; const trimmed = input.trim(); if (trimmed.length > maxLength) { console.warn(`Input exceeds maximum length of ${maxLength}`); return ''; } if (!CONSTANTS.ALLOWED_URL_CHARS.test(trimmed)) { console.warn('Input contains invalid characters'); return ''; } return trimmed; } function parseStartValue(value) { if (!value) return 0; if (/^\d+$/.test(value)) { const parsed = parseInt(value, 10); return isNaN(parsed) ? 0 : Math.max(0, parsed); } let total = 0; let matched = false; const regex = /(\d+)(h|m|s)/gi; let match; while ((match = regex.exec(value)) !== null) { matched = true; const num = parseInt(match[1], 10); if (isNaN(num)) continue; const unit = match[2].toLowerCase(); if (unit === 'h') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.HOURS; else if (unit === 'm') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.MINUTES; else if (unit === 's') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.SECONDS; } return matched ? Math.max(0, total) : 0; } function extractStartTime(queryString) { if (!queryString) return 0; try { const cleanQuery = queryString.startsWith('?') || queryString.startsWith('#') ? queryString.slice(1) : queryString; const params = new URLSearchParams(cleanQuery); return parseStartValue(params.get('start')) || parseStartValue(params.get('t')) || parseStartValue(params.get('time_continue')) || 0; } catch (e) { console.warn('Failed to parse query parameters:', e); return 0; } } function parseId(raw) { const validated = validateInput(raw); if (!validated) { return { type: 'unknown', id: '', start: 0 }; } let startSeconds = 0; let normalized = validated; const queryIndex = normalized.indexOf('?'); if (queryIndex !== -1) { startSeconds = extractStartTime(normalized.slice(queryIndex + 1)); normalized = normalized.slice(0, queryIndex); } const hashIndex = normalized.indexOf('#'); if (hashIndex !== -1) { startSeconds = startSeconds || extractStartTime(normalized.slice(hashIndex + 1)); normalized = normalized.slice(0, hashIndex); } if (CONSTANTS.PLAYLIST_PREFIXES.test(normalized)) { return { type: 'playlist', id: normalized, start: startSeconds }; } if (CONSTANTS.VIDEO_ID_PATTERN.test(normalized)) { return { type: 'video', id: normalized, start: startSeconds }; } const listMatch = normalized.match(/list=([^&]+)/); if (listMatch && listMatch[1]) { return { type: 'playlist', id: listMatch[1], start: startSeconds }; } console.warn('Unable to parse video/playlist ID:', raw); return { type: 'unknown', id: '', start: startSeconds }; } function validateThumbnailUrl(thumbUrl) { if (!thumbUrl) return ''; let cleaned = thumbUrl.trim(); const markdownMatch = cleaned.match(/^\[[^\]]*\]\(([^)]+)\)$/); if (markdownMatch) { cleaned = markdownMatch[1].trim(); } try { const url = new URL(cleaned, document.baseURI); if (url.protocol !== 'http:' && url.protocol !== 'https:') { console.warn('Thumbnail URL must use http or https protocol'); return ''; } return url.href; } catch (e) { console.warn('Invalid thumbnail URL:', e); return ''; } } function getPlaylistPlaceholder() { const svg = `<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1280 720'>` + `<rect width='100%' height='100%' fill='#000'/>` + `<rect x='220' y='260' width='840' height='60' fill='#fff'/>` + `<rect x='220' y='340' width='660' height='60' fill='#fff'/>` + `</svg>`; return 'data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,' + encodeURIComponent(svg); } /** * Sets up thumbnail for video wrapper * @param {HTMLImageElement} thumbnail - Thumbnail element * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @param {string} customThumb - Custom thumbnail URL */ function setupThumbnail(thumbnail, kind, customThumb) { if (!thumbnail) return; if (customThumb) { // Use custom thumbnail thumbnail.onerror = null; thumbnail.src = customThumb; } else if (kind.type === 'playlist') { // Use playlist placeholder thumbnail.src = getPlaylistPlaceholder(); } else if (kind.type === 'video' && kind.id) { // Use YouTube thumbnail with fallback thumbnail.src = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN}/vi/${kind.id}/maxresdefault.jpg`; thumbnail.onerror = () => { thumbnail.onerror = null; thumbnail.src = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN}/vi/${kind.id}/0.jpg`; }; } // For unknown type, keep the default placeholder } /** * Creates embed URL for video or playlist * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @returns {string} Embed URL or empty string if invalid */ function createEmbedUrl(kind) { if (kind.type === 'playlist' && kind.id) { return `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN}/embed/videoseries?list=${encodeURIComponent(kind.id)}&${CONSTANTS.EMBED_PARAMS}`; } else if (kind.type === 'video' && kind.id) { let url = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN}/embed/${encodeURIComponent(kind.id)}?${CONSTANTS.EMBED_PARAMS}`; if (kind.start > 0) { url += `&start=${Math.floor(kind.start)}`; } return url; } return ''; } /** * Creates and loads iframe embed * @param {HTMLElement} wrapper - Video wrapper element * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @param {string} title - Video title */ function loadEmbed(wrapper, kind, title) { if (wrapper.dataset.isLoaded === 'true') return; const embedUrl = createEmbedUrl(kind); if (!embedUrl) { console.error('Unable to create embed URL - invalid video/playlist ID'); // Show error message to user wrapper.innerHTML = '<div style="padding: 2em; text-align: center; color: #fff;">Unable to load video. Please check the video ID.</div>'; return; } // Create iframe const iframe = document.createElement('iframe'); iframe.setAttribute('allowfullscreen', ''); iframe.setAttribute('loading', 'lazy'); iframe.setAttribute('allow', 'accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture'); iframe.setAttribute('title', title ? `YouTube video player: ${title}` : 'YouTube video player'); iframe.src = embedUrl; const replacement = document.createElement('div'); replacement.className = wrapper.className; replacement.dataset.listenersAdded = 'true'; replacement.dataset.isLoaded = 'true'; replacement.appendChild(iframe); wrapper.replaceWith(replacement); } function enhanceEmbeds() { const wrappers = document.querySelectorAll('.video-wrapper'); wrappers.forEach(wrapper => { if (wrapper.dataset.listenersAdded === 'true') return; wrapper.dataset.listenersAdded = 'true'; const rawVideoId = wrapper.dataset.videoId || ''; const rawThumbUrl = wrapper.dataset.thumb || ''; const videoTitle = wrapper.dataset.videoTitle || ''; const kind = parseId(rawVideoId); const safeThumb = validateThumbnailUrl(rawThumbUrl); const thumbnail = wrapper.querySelector('.video-thumbnail'); setupThumbnail(thumbnail, kind, safeThumb); const loadHandler = () => loadEmbed(wrapper, kind, videoTitle); wrapper.addEventListener('click', loadHandler); const overlay = wrapper.querySelector('.video-overlay'); if (overlay) overlay.addEventListener('click', loadHandler); if (thumbnail) thumbnail.addEventListener('click', loadHandler); wrapper.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => { if (e.key === 'Enter' || e.key === ' ') { e.preventDefault(); loadHandler(); } }); }); } enhanceEmbeds(); if (document.readyState === 'loading') { document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', enhanceEmbeds); } })(); </script><p class="yt-text-link"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fBH6uHP_08">YouTube Video</a> </p><button type="button" class="video-wrapper" aria-label="Play YouTube video" data-video-id="4fBH6uHP_08" data-thumb="" ><img class="video-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20viewBox=%270%200%201280%20720%27%3E%3Crect%20width=%27100%25%25%27%20height=%27100%25%25%27%20fill=%27%23000%27/%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="YouTube Thumbnail" loading="lazy" decoding="async"><div class="video-play-button"></div> </button><noscript> <div class="video-noscript"><img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/4fBH6uHP_08/maxresdefault.jpg" alt="YouTube Thumbnail"><p> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fBH6uHP_08" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube Video</a> </p></div> </noscript> https://tavexocor.shop/2026/04/01/live-music-comes-in-many.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:36:01 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2026/04/01/live-music-comes-in-many.html <p>Live #music comes in many forms, and one I love a great deal is in the studio with a live audience. Check out The #Heavytones at #LittleBigBeat Studios for some super funky #ProgressiveJazz for a couple hours of jams. #LiveMusic #jazz <a href="https://youtu.be/-fiqUHnrwRc?t=787">youtu.be/-fiqUHnrw&hellip;</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2026/03/26/if-you-are-a-fan.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:38:53 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2026/03/26/if-you-are-a-fan.html <p>If you are a fan of #anime, then you&rsquo;re likely familiar with #CowboyBebop and, by extension, one of the single most iconic themes in history, #TANK by The Seatbelts. Well, this is my new favorite version of all time and they are touring the US starting in #NYC in April. #jazz <a href="https://youtu.be/d75ov4HvRrM">youtu.be/d75ov4HvR&hellip;</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2026/03/21/hey-apple-twofinger-swipe-to.html Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:11:12 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2026/03/21/hey-apple-twofinger-swipe-to.html <p>Hey, #Apple. Two-finger swipe to go back in Apple #Music presents far too much resistance and is far too inconsistent. Please fix this. It&rsquo;s annoying and shouldn&rsquo;t be a thing in 2026. #MagicTrackpad</p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/10/25/112514.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:25:14 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/10/25/112514.html <p> <style> :root { --yt-aspect-ratio-16-9: 56.25%; --yt-bg-black: #000; --yt-play-button-bg: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.8); --yt-play-button-bg-hover: rgba(255, 0, 0, 1); --yt-play-button-icon: #fff; --yt-overlay-bg: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); --yt-overlay-text: #fff; --yt-focus-outline: #e53935; --yt-play-button-width: 68px; --yt-play-button-height: 48px; --yt-play-button-border-radius: 12px; --yt-focus-outline-width: 3px; --yt-focus-outline-offset: 4px; --yt-transition-duration: 0.2s; --yt-transition-timing: ease-in-out; } .video-wrapper { position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; padding: 0; padding-bottom: var(--yt-aspect-ratio-16-9); margin: 0; height: 0; max-width: 100%; overflow: hidden; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: none; color: inherit; font: inherit; text-align: inherit; appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; } .video-wrapper[data-is-loaded="true"] { cursor: auto; } .video-wrapper:focus-visible { outline: var(--yt-focus-outline-width) solid var(--yt-focus-outline); outline-offset: var(--yt-focus-outline-offset); } .video-thumbnail { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; margin: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain; object-position: center; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); z-index: 1; transition: opacity var(--yt-transition-duration) var(--yt-transition-timing); } .video-wrapper:hover .video-thumbnail { opacity: 0.9; } .video-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; background: var(--yt-overlay-bg); color: var(--yt-overlay-text); text-align: center; font-size: 0.85em; padding: 0.5em 1em; z-index: 2; pointer-events: auto; } .video-play-button { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); width: var(--yt-play-button-width); height: var(--yt-play-button-height); background-color: var(--yt-play-button-bg); border-radius: var(--yt-play-button-border-radius); z-index: 3; pointer-events: none; transition: all var(--yt-transition-duration) var(--yt-transition-timing); } .video-wrapper:hover .video-play-button { background-color: var(--yt-play-button-bg-hover); transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); } .video-wrapper:active .video-play-button { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05); } .video-play-button::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 26px; top: 14px; width: 0; height: 0; border-left: 18px solid var(--yt-play-button-icon); border-top: 12px solid transparent; border-bottom: 12px solid transparent; } .video-wrapper iframe { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; z-index: 4; } .video-noscript { display: block; max-width: 100%; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); color: inherit; text-align: center; padding: 0; margin-top: 0.5em; } .video-noscript img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; } .video-noscript a { display: inline-block; padding: 0.75em 1em; color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } .yt-text-link { display: none; } </style> <script> (function(){ 'use strict'; const CONSTANTS = { VIDEO_ID_LENGTH: 11, MAX_INPUT_LENGTH: 2048, VIDEO_ID_PATTERN: /^[a-zA-Z0-9_-]{11}$/, PLAYLIST_PREFIXES: /^(PL|OL|UU|LL|FL)/i, ALLOWED_URL_CHARS: /^[a-zA-Z0-9_\-?=&#:/.]+$/, TIME_FORMATS: { HOURS: 3600, MINUTES: 60, SECONDS: 1 }, YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN: 'https://www.youtube-nocookie.com', YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN: 'https://img.youtube.com', EMBED_PARAMS: 'autoplay=1&mute=1' }; function validateInput(input, maxLength = CONSTANTS.MAX_INPUT_LENGTH) { if (!input || typeof input !== 'string') return ''; const trimmed = input.trim(); if (trimmed.length > maxLength) { console.warn(`Input exceeds maximum length of ${maxLength}`); return ''; } if (!CONSTANTS.ALLOWED_URL_CHARS.test(trimmed)) { console.warn('Input contains invalid characters'); return ''; } return trimmed; } function parseStartValue(value) { if (!value) return 0; if (/^\d+$/.test(value)) { const parsed = parseInt(value, 10); return isNaN(parsed) ? 0 : Math.max(0, parsed); } let total = 0; let matched = false; const regex = /(\d+)(h|m|s)/gi; let match; while ((match = regex.exec(value)) !== null) { matched = true; const num = parseInt(match[1], 10); if (isNaN(num)) continue; const unit = match[2].toLowerCase(); if (unit === 'h') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.HOURS; else if (unit === 'm') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.MINUTES; else if (unit === 's') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.SECONDS; } return matched ? Math.max(0, total) : 0; } function extractStartTime(queryString) { if (!queryString) return 0; try { const cleanQuery = queryString.startsWith('?') || queryString.startsWith('#') ? queryString.slice(1) : queryString; const params = new URLSearchParams(cleanQuery); return parseStartValue(params.get('start')) || parseStartValue(params.get('t')) || parseStartValue(params.get('time_continue')) || 0; } catch (e) { console.warn('Failed to parse query parameters:', e); return 0; } } function parseId(raw) { const validated = validateInput(raw); if (!validated) { return { type: 'unknown', id: '', start: 0 }; } let startSeconds = 0; let normalized = validated; const queryIndex = normalized.indexOf('?'); if (queryIndex !== -1) { startSeconds = extractStartTime(normalized.slice(queryIndex + 1)); normalized = normalized.slice(0, queryIndex); } const hashIndex = normalized.indexOf('#'); if (hashIndex !== -1) { startSeconds = startSeconds || extractStartTime(normalized.slice(hashIndex + 1)); normalized = normalized.slice(0, hashIndex); } if (CONSTANTS.PLAYLIST_PREFIXES.test(normalized)) { return { type: 'playlist', id: normalized, start: startSeconds }; } if (CONSTANTS.VIDEO_ID_PATTERN.test(normalized)) { return { type: 'video', id: normalized, start: startSeconds }; } const listMatch = normalized.match(/list=([^&]+)/); if (listMatch && listMatch[1]) { return { type: 'playlist', id: listMatch[1], start: startSeconds }; } console.warn('Unable to parse video/playlist ID:', raw); return { type: 'unknown', id: '', start: startSeconds }; } function validateThumbnailUrl(thumbUrl) { if (!thumbUrl) return ''; let cleaned = thumbUrl.trim(); const markdownMatch = cleaned.match(/^\[[^\]]*\]\(([^)]+)\)$/); if (markdownMatch) { cleaned = markdownMatch[1].trim(); } try { const url = new URL(cleaned, document.baseURI); if (url.protocol !== 'http:' && url.protocol !== 'https:') { console.warn('Thumbnail URL must use http or https protocol'); return ''; } return url.href; } catch (e) { console.warn('Invalid thumbnail URL:', e); return ''; } } function getPlaylistPlaceholder() { const svg = `<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1280 720'>` + `<rect width='100%' height='100%' fill='#000'/>` + `<rect x='220' y='260' width='840' height='60' fill='#fff'/>` + `<rect x='220' y='340' width='660' height='60' fill='#fff'/>` + `</svg>`; return 'data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,' + encodeURIComponent(svg); } /** * Sets up thumbnail for video wrapper * @param {HTMLImageElement} thumbnail - Thumbnail element * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @param {string} customThumb - Custom thumbnail URL */ function setupThumbnail(thumbnail, kind, customThumb) { if (!thumbnail) return; if (customThumb) { // Use custom thumbnail thumbnail.onerror = null; thumbnail.src = customThumb; } else if (kind.type === 'playlist') { // Use playlist placeholder thumbnail.src = getPlaylistPlaceholder(); } else if (kind.type === 'video' && kind.id) { // Use YouTube thumbnail with fallback thumbnail.src = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN}/vi/${kind.id}/maxresdefault.jpg`; thumbnail.onerror = () => { thumbnail.onerror = null; thumbnail.src = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN}/vi/${kind.id}/0.jpg`; }; } // For unknown type, keep the default placeholder } /** * Creates embed URL for video or playlist * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @returns {string} Embed URL or empty string if invalid */ function createEmbedUrl(kind) { if (kind.type === 'playlist' && kind.id) { return `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN}/embed/videoseries?list=${encodeURIComponent(kind.id)}&${CONSTANTS.EMBED_PARAMS}`; } else if (kind.type === 'video' && kind.id) { let url = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN}/embed/${encodeURIComponent(kind.id)}?${CONSTANTS.EMBED_PARAMS}`; if (kind.start > 0) { url += `&start=${Math.floor(kind.start)}`; } return url; } return ''; } /** * Creates and loads iframe embed * @param {HTMLElement} wrapper - Video wrapper element * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @param {string} title - Video title */ function loadEmbed(wrapper, kind, title) { if (wrapper.dataset.isLoaded === 'true') return; const embedUrl = createEmbedUrl(kind); if (!embedUrl) { console.error('Unable to create embed URL - invalid video/playlist ID'); // Show error message to user wrapper.innerHTML = '<div style="padding: 2em; text-align: center; color: #fff;">Unable to load video. 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The new album has finally dropped. Time to get listening. Pairs best with the Pages EP. #music #rock #hardrock #progrock</p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/10/20/rush-is-adding-new-cities.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:36:35 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/10/20/rush-is-adding-new-cities.html <p>#Rush is adding 17 new cities to their upcoming #FiftySomething tour with new drummer #AnikeNilles. I feel like Alex and Ged should have known the kind of response they&rsquo;d get when dropping the news a couple weeks ago 😁 Watch below! #music #livemusic</p> <style> :root { --yt-aspect-ratio-16-9: 56.25%; --yt-bg-black: #000; --yt-play-button-bg: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.8); --yt-play-button-bg-hover: rgba(255, 0, 0, 1); --yt-play-button-icon: #fff; --yt-overlay-bg: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); --yt-overlay-text: #fff; --yt-focus-outline: #e53935; --yt-play-button-width: 68px; --yt-play-button-height: 48px; --yt-play-button-border-radius: 12px; --yt-focus-outline-width: 3px; --yt-focus-outline-offset: 4px; --yt-transition-duration: 0.2s; --yt-transition-timing: ease-in-out; } .video-wrapper { position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; padding: 0; padding-bottom: var(--yt-aspect-ratio-16-9); margin: 0; height: 0; max-width: 100%; overflow: hidden; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: none; color: inherit; font: inherit; text-align: inherit; appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; } .video-wrapper[data-is-loaded="true"] { cursor: auto; } .video-wrapper:focus-visible { outline: var(--yt-focus-outline-width) solid var(--yt-focus-outline); outline-offset: var(--yt-focus-outline-offset); } .video-thumbnail { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; margin: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain; object-position: center; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); z-index: 1; transition: opacity var(--yt-transition-duration) var(--yt-transition-timing); } .video-wrapper:hover .video-thumbnail { opacity: 0.9; } .video-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; background: var(--yt-overlay-bg); color: var(--yt-overlay-text); text-align: center; font-size: 0.85em; padding: 0.5em 1em; z-index: 2; pointer-events: auto; } .video-play-button { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); width: var(--yt-play-button-width); height: var(--yt-play-button-height); background-color: var(--yt-play-button-bg); border-radius: var(--yt-play-button-border-radius); z-index: 3; pointer-events: none; transition: all var(--yt-transition-duration) var(--yt-transition-timing); } .video-wrapper:hover .video-play-button { background-color: var(--yt-play-button-bg-hover); transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); } .video-wrapper:active .video-play-button { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05); } .video-play-button::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 26px; top: 14px; width: 0; height: 0; border-left: 18px solid var(--yt-play-button-icon); border-top: 12px solid transparent; border-bottom: 12px solid transparent; } .video-wrapper iframe { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; z-index: 4; } .video-noscript { display: block; max-width: 100%; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); color: inherit; text-align: center; padding: 0; margin-top: 0.5em; } .video-noscript img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; } .video-noscript a { display: inline-block; padding: 0.75em 1em; color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } .yt-text-link { display: none; } </style> <script> (function(){ 'use strict'; const CONSTANTS = { VIDEO_ID_LENGTH: 11, MAX_INPUT_LENGTH: 2048, VIDEO_ID_PATTERN: /^[a-zA-Z0-9_-]{11}$/, PLAYLIST_PREFIXES: /^(PL|OL|UU|LL|FL)/i, ALLOWED_URL_CHARS: /^[a-zA-Z0-9_\-?=&#:/.]+$/, TIME_FORMATS: { HOURS: 3600, MINUTES: 60, SECONDS: 1 }, YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN: 'https://www.youtube-nocookie.com', YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN: 'https://img.youtube.com', EMBED_PARAMS: 'autoplay=1&mute=1' }; function validateInput(input, maxLength = CONSTANTS.MAX_INPUT_LENGTH) { if (!input || typeof input !== 'string') return ''; const trimmed = input.trim(); if (trimmed.length > maxLength) { console.warn(`Input exceeds maximum length of ${maxLength}`); return ''; } if (!CONSTANTS.ALLOWED_URL_CHARS.test(trimmed)) { console.warn('Input contains invalid characters'); return ''; } return trimmed; } function parseStartValue(value) { if (!value) return 0; if (/^\d+$/.test(value)) { const parsed = parseInt(value, 10); return isNaN(parsed) ? 0 : Math.max(0, parsed); } let total = 0; let matched = false; const regex = /(\d+)(h|m|s)/gi; let match; while ((match = regex.exec(value)) !== null) { matched = true; const num = parseInt(match[1], 10); if (isNaN(num)) continue; const unit = match[2].toLowerCase(); if (unit === 'h') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.HOURS; else if (unit === 'm') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.MINUTES; else if (unit === 's') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.SECONDS; } return matched ? Math.max(0, total) : 0; } function extractStartTime(queryString) { if (!queryString) return 0; try { const cleanQuery = queryString.startsWith('?') || queryString.startsWith('#') ? queryString.slice(1) : queryString; const params = new URLSearchParams(cleanQuery); return parseStartValue(params.get('start')) || parseStartValue(params.get('t')) || parseStartValue(params.get('time_continue')) || 0; } catch (e) { console.warn('Failed to parse query parameters:', e); return 0; } } function parseId(raw) { const validated = validateInput(raw); if (!validated) { return { type: 'unknown', id: '', start: 0 }; } let startSeconds = 0; let normalized = validated; const queryIndex = normalized.indexOf('?'); if (queryIndex !== -1) { startSeconds = extractStartTime(normalized.slice(queryIndex + 1)); normalized = normalized.slice(0, queryIndex); } const hashIndex = normalized.indexOf('#'); if (hashIndex !== -1) { startSeconds = startSeconds || extractStartTime(normalized.slice(hashIndex + 1)); normalized = normalized.slice(0, hashIndex); } if (CONSTANTS.PLAYLIST_PREFIXES.test(normalized)) { return { type: 'playlist', id: normalized, start: startSeconds }; } if (CONSTANTS.VIDEO_ID_PATTERN.test(normalized)) { return { type: 'video', id: normalized, start: startSeconds }; } const listMatch = normalized.match(/list=([^&]+)/); if (listMatch && listMatch[1]) { return { type: 'playlist', id: listMatch[1], start: startSeconds }; } console.warn('Unable to parse video/playlist ID:', raw); return { type: 'unknown', id: '', start: startSeconds }; } function validateThumbnailUrl(thumbUrl) { if (!thumbUrl) return ''; let cleaned = thumbUrl.trim(); const markdownMatch = cleaned.match(/^\[[^\]]*\]\(([^)]+)\)$/); if (markdownMatch) { cleaned = markdownMatch[1].trim(); } try { const url = new URL(cleaned, document.baseURI); if (url.protocol !== 'http:' && url.protocol !== 'https:') { console.warn('Thumbnail URL must use http or https protocol'); return ''; } return url.href; } catch (e) { console.warn('Invalid thumbnail URL:', e); return ''; } } function getPlaylistPlaceholder() { const svg = `<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1280 720'>` + `<rect width='100%' height='100%' fill='#000'/>` + `<rect x='220' y='260' width='840' height='60' fill='#fff'/>` + `<rect x='220' y='340' width='660' height='60' fill='#fff'/>` + `</svg>`; return 'data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,' + encodeURIComponent(svg); } /** * Sets up thumbnail for video wrapper * @param {HTMLImageElement} thumbnail - Thumbnail element * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @param {string} customThumb - Custom thumbnail URL */ function setupThumbnail(thumbnail, kind, customThumb) { if (!thumbnail) return; if (customThumb) { // Use custom thumbnail thumbnail.onerror = null; thumbnail.src = customThumb; } else if (kind.type === 'playlist') { // Use playlist placeholder thumbnail.src = getPlaylistPlaceholder(); } else if (kind.type === 'video' && kind.id) { // Use YouTube thumbnail with fallback thumbnail.src = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN}/vi/${kind.id}/maxresdefault.jpg`; thumbnail.onerror = () => { thumbnail.onerror = null; thumbnail.src = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN}/vi/${kind.id}/0.jpg`; }; } // For unknown type, keep the default placeholder } /** * Creates embed URL for video or playlist * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @returns {string} Embed URL or empty string if invalid */ function createEmbedUrl(kind) { if (kind.type === 'playlist' && kind.id) { return `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN}/embed/videoseries?list=${encodeURIComponent(kind.id)}&${CONSTANTS.EMBED_PARAMS}`; } else if (kind.type === 'video' && kind.id) { let url = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN}/embed/${encodeURIComponent(kind.id)}?${CONSTANTS.EMBED_PARAMS}`; if (kind.start > 0) { url += `&start=${Math.floor(kind.start)}`; } return url; } return ''; } /** * Creates and loads iframe embed * @param {HTMLElement} wrapper - Video wrapper element * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @param {string} title - Video title */ function loadEmbed(wrapper, kind, title) { if (wrapper.dataset.isLoaded === 'true') return; const embedUrl = createEmbedUrl(kind); if (!embedUrl) { console.error('Unable to create embed URL - invalid video/playlist ID'); // Show error message to user wrapper.innerHTML = '<div style="padding: 2em; text-align: center; color: #fff;">Unable to load video. Please check the video ID.</div>'; return; } // Create iframe const iframe = document.createElement('iframe'); iframe.setAttribute('allowfullscreen', ''); iframe.setAttribute('loading', 'lazy'); iframe.setAttribute('allow', 'accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture'); iframe.setAttribute('title', title ? `YouTube video player: ${title}` : 'YouTube video player'); iframe.src = embedUrl; const replacement = document.createElement('div'); replacement.className = wrapper.className; replacement.dataset.listenersAdded = 'true'; replacement.dataset.isLoaded = 'true'; replacement.appendChild(iframe); wrapper.replaceWith(replacement); } function enhanceEmbeds() { const wrappers = document.querySelectorAll('.video-wrapper'); wrappers.forEach(wrapper => { if (wrapper.dataset.listenersAdded === 'true') return; wrapper.dataset.listenersAdded = 'true'; const rawVideoId = wrapper.dataset.videoId || ''; const rawThumbUrl = wrapper.dataset.thumb || ''; const videoTitle = wrapper.dataset.videoTitle || ''; const kind = parseId(rawVideoId); const safeThumb = validateThumbnailUrl(rawThumbUrl); const thumbnail = wrapper.querySelector('.video-thumbnail'); setupThumbnail(thumbnail, kind, safeThumb); const loadHandler = () => loadEmbed(wrapper, kind, videoTitle); wrapper.addEventListener('click', loadHandler); const overlay = wrapper.querySelector('.video-overlay'); if (overlay) overlay.addEventListener('click', loadHandler); if (thumbnail) thumbnail.addEventListener('click', loadHandler); wrapper.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => { if (e.key === 'Enter' || e.key === ' ') { e.preventDefault(); loadHandler(); } }); }); } enhanceEmbeds(); if (document.readyState === 'loading') { document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', enhanceEmbeds); } })(); </script><p class="yt-text-link"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBfbGZrEQss">YouTube Video</a> </p><button type="button" class="video-wrapper" aria-label="Play YouTube video" data-video-id="gBfbGZrEQss" data-thumb="" ><img class="video-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20viewBox=%270%200%201280%20720%27%3E%3Crect%20width=%27100%25%25%27%20height=%27100%25%25%27%20fill=%27%23000%27/%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="YouTube Thumbnail" loading="lazy" decoding="async"><div class="video-play-button"></div> </button><noscript> <div class="video-noscript"><img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/gBfbGZrEQss/maxresdefault.jpg" alt="YouTube Thumbnail"><p> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBfbGZrEQss" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube Video</a> </p></div> </noscript> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/10/16/nowplaying-nothingmanor-sixpence-none-the.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:44:56 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/10/16/nowplaying-nothingmanor-sixpence-none-the.html <p>#NowPlaying @NothingManor: Sixpence None the Richer - Live at Gruene Hall (2025) Leigh Nash and Co. are fantastic musicians who had a few pop hits and are pigeonholed as &ldquo;Christian&rdquo;, but are mostly progressive pop &amp; their live shows are amazing. #music <style> :root { --yt-aspect-ratio-16-9: 56.25%; --yt-bg-black: #000; --yt-play-button-bg: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.8); --yt-play-button-bg-hover: rgba(255, 0, 0, 1); --yt-play-button-icon: #fff; --yt-overlay-bg: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); --yt-overlay-text: #fff; --yt-focus-outline: #e53935; --yt-play-button-width: 68px; --yt-play-button-height: 48px; --yt-play-button-border-radius: 12px; --yt-focus-outline-width: 3px; --yt-focus-outline-offset: 4px; --yt-transition-duration: 0.2s; --yt-transition-timing: ease-in-out; } .video-wrapper { position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; padding: 0; padding-bottom: var(--yt-aspect-ratio-16-9); margin: 0; height: 0; max-width: 100%; overflow: hidden; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: none; color: inherit; font: inherit; text-align: inherit; appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; } .video-wrapper[data-is-loaded="true"] { cursor: auto; } .video-wrapper:focus-visible { outline: var(--yt-focus-outline-width) solid var(--yt-focus-outline); outline-offset: var(--yt-focus-outline-offset); } .video-thumbnail { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; margin: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain; object-position: center; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); z-index: 1; transition: opacity var(--yt-transition-duration) var(--yt-transition-timing); } .video-wrapper:hover .video-thumbnail { opacity: 0.9; } .video-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; background: var(--yt-overlay-bg); color: var(--yt-overlay-text); text-align: center; font-size: 0.85em; padding: 0.5em 1em; z-index: 2; pointer-events: auto; } .video-play-button { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); width: var(--yt-play-button-width); height: var(--yt-play-button-height); background-color: var(--yt-play-button-bg); border-radius: var(--yt-play-button-border-radius); z-index: 3; pointer-events: none; transition: all var(--yt-transition-duration) var(--yt-transition-timing); } .video-wrapper:hover .video-play-button { background-color: var(--yt-play-button-bg-hover); transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); } .video-wrapper:active .video-play-button { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05); } .video-play-button::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 26px; top: 14px; width: 0; height: 0; border-left: 18px solid var(--yt-play-button-icon); border-top: 12px solid transparent; border-bottom: 12px solid transparent; } .video-wrapper iframe { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; z-index: 4; } .video-noscript { display: block; max-width: 100%; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); color: inherit; text-align: center; padding: 0; margin-top: 0.5em; } .video-noscript img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; } .video-noscript a { display: inline-block; padding: 0.75em 1em; color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } .yt-text-link { display: none; } </style> <script> (function(){ 'use strict'; const CONSTANTS = { VIDEO_ID_LENGTH: 11, MAX_INPUT_LENGTH: 2048, VIDEO_ID_PATTERN: /^[a-zA-Z0-9_-]{11}$/, PLAYLIST_PREFIXES: /^(PL|OL|UU|LL|FL)/i, ALLOWED_URL_CHARS: /^[a-zA-Z0-9_\-?=&#:/.]+$/, TIME_FORMATS: { HOURS: 3600, MINUTES: 60, SECONDS: 1 }, YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN: 'https://www.youtube-nocookie.com', YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN: 'https://img.youtube.com', EMBED_PARAMS: 'autoplay=1&mute=1' }; function validateInput(input, maxLength = CONSTANTS.MAX_INPUT_LENGTH) { if (!input || typeof input !== 'string') return ''; const trimmed = input.trim(); if (trimmed.length > maxLength) { console.warn(`Input exceeds maximum length of ${maxLength}`); return ''; } if (!CONSTANTS.ALLOWED_URL_CHARS.test(trimmed)) { console.warn('Input contains invalid characters'); return ''; } return trimmed; } function parseStartValue(value) { if (!value) return 0; if (/^\d+$/.test(value)) { const parsed = parseInt(value, 10); return isNaN(parsed) ? 0 : Math.max(0, parsed); } let total = 0; let matched = false; const regex = /(\d+)(h|m|s)/gi; let match; while ((match = regex.exec(value)) !== null) { matched = true; const num = parseInt(match[1], 10); if (isNaN(num)) continue; const unit = match[2].toLowerCase(); if (unit === 'h') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.HOURS; else if (unit === 'm') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.MINUTES; else if (unit === 's') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.SECONDS; } return matched ? Math.max(0, total) : 0; } function extractStartTime(queryString) { if (!queryString) return 0; try { const cleanQuery = queryString.startsWith('?') || queryString.startsWith('#') ? queryString.slice(1) : queryString; const params = new URLSearchParams(cleanQuery); return parseStartValue(params.get('start')) || parseStartValue(params.get('t')) || parseStartValue(params.get('time_continue')) || 0; } catch (e) { console.warn('Failed to parse query parameters:', e); return 0; } } function parseId(raw) { const validated = validateInput(raw); if (!validated) { return { type: 'unknown', id: '', start: 0 }; } let startSeconds = 0; let normalized = validated; const queryIndex = normalized.indexOf('?'); if (queryIndex !== -1) { startSeconds = extractStartTime(normalized.slice(queryIndex + 1)); normalized = normalized.slice(0, queryIndex); } const hashIndex = normalized.indexOf('#'); if (hashIndex !== -1) { startSeconds = startSeconds || extractStartTime(normalized.slice(hashIndex + 1)); normalized = normalized.slice(0, hashIndex); } if (CONSTANTS.PLAYLIST_PREFIXES.test(normalized)) { return { type: 'playlist', id: normalized, start: startSeconds }; } if (CONSTANTS.VIDEO_ID_PATTERN.test(normalized)) { return { type: 'video', id: normalized, start: startSeconds }; } const listMatch = normalized.match(/list=([^&]+)/); if (listMatch && listMatch[1]) { return { type: 'playlist', id: listMatch[1], start: startSeconds }; } console.warn('Unable to parse video/playlist ID:', raw); return { type: 'unknown', id: '', start: startSeconds }; } function validateThumbnailUrl(thumbUrl) { if (!thumbUrl) return ''; let cleaned = thumbUrl.trim(); const markdownMatch = cleaned.match(/^\[[^\]]*\]\(([^)]+)\)$/); if (markdownMatch) { cleaned = markdownMatch[1].trim(); } try { const url = new URL(cleaned, document.baseURI); if (url.protocol !== 'http:' && url.protocol !== 'https:') { console.warn('Thumbnail URL must use http or https protocol'); return ''; } return url.href; } catch (e) { console.warn('Invalid thumbnail URL:', e); return ''; } } function getPlaylistPlaceholder() { const svg = `<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1280 720'>` + `<rect width='100%' height='100%' fill='#000'/>` + `<rect x='220' y='260' width='840' height='60' fill='#fff'/>` + `<rect x='220' y='340' width='660' height='60' fill='#fff'/>` + `</svg>`; return 'data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,' + encodeURIComponent(svg); } /** * Sets up thumbnail for video wrapper * @param {HTMLImageElement} thumbnail - Thumbnail element * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @param {string} customThumb - Custom thumbnail URL */ function setupThumbnail(thumbnail, kind, customThumb) { if (!thumbnail) return; if (customThumb) { // Use custom thumbnail thumbnail.onerror = null; thumbnail.src = customThumb; } else if (kind.type === 'playlist') { // Use playlist placeholder thumbnail.src = getPlaylistPlaceholder(); } else if (kind.type === 'video' && kind.id) { // Use YouTube thumbnail with fallback thumbnail.src = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN}/vi/${kind.id}/maxresdefault.jpg`; thumbnail.onerror = () => { thumbnail.onerror = null; thumbnail.src = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN}/vi/${kind.id}/0.jpg`; }; } // For unknown type, keep the default placeholder } /** * Creates embed URL for video or playlist * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @returns {string} Embed URL or empty string if invalid */ function createEmbedUrl(kind) { if (kind.type === 'playlist' && kind.id) { return `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN}/embed/videoseries?list=${encodeURIComponent(kind.id)}&${CONSTANTS.EMBED_PARAMS}`; } else if (kind.type === 'video' && kind.id) { let url = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN}/embed/${encodeURIComponent(kind.id)}?${CONSTANTS.EMBED_PARAMS}`; if (kind.start > 0) { url += `&start=${Math.floor(kind.start)}`; } return url; } return ''; } /** * Creates and loads iframe embed * @param {HTMLElement} wrapper - Video wrapper element * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @param {string} title - Video title */ function loadEmbed(wrapper, kind, title) { if (wrapper.dataset.isLoaded === 'true') return; const embedUrl = createEmbedUrl(kind); if (!embedUrl) { console.error('Unable to create embed URL - invalid video/playlist ID'); // Show error message to user wrapper.innerHTML = '<div style="padding: 2em; text-align: center; color: #fff;">Unable to load video. Please check the video ID.</div>'; return; } // Create iframe const iframe = document.createElement('iframe'); iframe.setAttribute('allowfullscreen', ''); iframe.setAttribute('loading', 'lazy'); iframe.setAttribute('allow', 'accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture'); iframe.setAttribute('title', title ? `YouTube video player: ${title}` : 'YouTube video player'); iframe.src = embedUrl; const replacement = document.createElement('div'); replacement.className = wrapper.className; replacement.dataset.listenersAdded = 'true'; replacement.dataset.isLoaded = 'true'; replacement.appendChild(iframe); wrapper.replaceWith(replacement); } function enhanceEmbeds() { const wrappers = document.querySelectorAll('.video-wrapper'); wrappers.forEach(wrapper => { if (wrapper.dataset.listenersAdded === 'true') return; wrapper.dataset.listenersAdded = 'true'; const rawVideoId = wrapper.dataset.videoId || ''; const rawThumbUrl = wrapper.dataset.thumb || ''; const videoTitle = wrapper.dataset.videoTitle || ''; const kind = parseId(rawVideoId); const safeThumb = validateThumbnailUrl(rawThumbUrl); const thumbnail = wrapper.querySelector('.video-thumbnail'); setupThumbnail(thumbnail, kind, safeThumb); const loadHandler = () => loadEmbed(wrapper, kind, videoTitle); wrapper.addEventListener('click', loadHandler); const overlay = wrapper.querySelector('.video-overlay'); if (overlay) overlay.addEventListener('click', loadHandler); if (thumbnail) thumbnail.addEventListener('click', loadHandler); wrapper.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => { if (e.key === 'Enter' || e.key === ' ') { e.preventDefault(); loadHandler(); } }); }); } enhanceEmbeds(); if (document.readyState === 'loading') { document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', enhanceEmbeds); } })(); </script><p class="yt-text-link"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_naqzAlLWhOkZy16IOJLasBc4MFO1uv-R4">YouTube Playlist</a> </p><button type="button" class="video-wrapper" aria-label="Play YouTube video" data-video-id="WYmGLwFsqvs&amp;list=OLAK5uy_naqzAlLWhOkZy16IOJLasBc4MFO1uv-R4" data-thumb="" ><img class="video-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20viewBox=%270%200%201280%20720%27%3E%3Crect%20width=%27100%25%25%27%20height=%27100%25%25%27%20fill=%27%23000%27/%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="YouTube Thumbnail" loading="lazy" decoding="async"><div class="video-play-button"></div> </button><noscript> <div class="video-noscript"><img src="data:image/svg&#43;xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20viewBox=%270%200%201280%20720%27%3E%3Crect%20width=%27100%25%25%27%20height=%27100%25%25%27%20fill=%27%23000%27/%3E%3Crect%20x=%27220%27%20y=%27260%27%20width=%27840%27%20height=%2760%27%20fill=%27%23fff%27/%3E%3Crect%20x=%27220%27%20y=%27340%27%20width=%27660%27%20height=%2760%27%20fill=%27%23fff%27/%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="YouTube Thumbnail"><p> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_naqzAlLWhOkZy16IOJLasBc4MFO1uv-R4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube Playlist</a> </p></div> </noscript></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/10/14/nowplaying-nothingmanor-anika-nilles-false.html Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:02:16 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/10/14/nowplaying-nothingmanor-anika-nilles-false.html <p>#NowPlaying @NothingManor: Anika Nilles - False Truth (2025) Take some time to spin this #jazzfusion album before she hits the stage on <a href="https://rush.com">tour with #Rush in 2026</a>. Can&rsquo;t wait to see her touring kit(s). #music <style> :root { --yt-aspect-ratio-16-9: 56.25%; --yt-bg-black: #000; --yt-play-button-bg: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.8); --yt-play-button-bg-hover: rgba(255, 0, 0, 1); --yt-play-button-icon: #fff; --yt-overlay-bg: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); --yt-overlay-text: #fff; --yt-focus-outline: #e53935; --yt-play-button-width: 68px; --yt-play-button-height: 48px; --yt-play-button-border-radius: 12px; --yt-focus-outline-width: 3px; --yt-focus-outline-offset: 4px; --yt-transition-duration: 0.2s; --yt-transition-timing: ease-in-out; } .video-wrapper { position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; padding: 0; padding-bottom: var(--yt-aspect-ratio-16-9); margin: 0; height: 0; max-width: 100%; overflow: hidden; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: none; color: inherit; font: inherit; text-align: inherit; appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; } .video-wrapper[data-is-loaded="true"] { cursor: auto; } .video-wrapper:focus-visible { outline: var(--yt-focus-outline-width) solid var(--yt-focus-outline); outline-offset: var(--yt-focus-outline-offset); } .video-thumbnail { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; margin: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain; object-position: center; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); z-index: 1; transition: opacity var(--yt-transition-duration) var(--yt-transition-timing); } .video-wrapper:hover .video-thumbnail { opacity: 0.9; } .video-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; background: var(--yt-overlay-bg); color: var(--yt-overlay-text); text-align: center; font-size: 0.85em; padding: 0.5em 1em; z-index: 2; pointer-events: auto; } .video-play-button { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); width: var(--yt-play-button-width); height: var(--yt-play-button-height); background-color: var(--yt-play-button-bg); border-radius: var(--yt-play-button-border-radius); z-index: 3; pointer-events: none; transition: all var(--yt-transition-duration) var(--yt-transition-timing); } .video-wrapper:hover .video-play-button { background-color: var(--yt-play-button-bg-hover); transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); } .video-wrapper:active .video-play-button { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05); } .video-play-button::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 26px; top: 14px; width: 0; height: 0; border-left: 18px solid var(--yt-play-button-icon); border-top: 12px solid transparent; border-bottom: 12px solid transparent; } .video-wrapper iframe { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; z-index: 4; } .video-noscript { display: block; max-width: 100%; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); color: inherit; text-align: center; padding: 0; margin-top: 0.5em; } .video-noscript img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; } .video-noscript a { display: inline-block; padding: 0.75em 1em; color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } .yt-text-link { display: none; } </style> <script> (function(){ 'use strict'; const CONSTANTS = { VIDEO_ID_LENGTH: 11, MAX_INPUT_LENGTH: 2048, VIDEO_ID_PATTERN: /^[a-zA-Z0-9_-]{11}$/, PLAYLIST_PREFIXES: /^(PL|OL|UU|LL|FL)/i, ALLOWED_URL_CHARS: /^[a-zA-Z0-9_\-?=&#:/.]+$/, TIME_FORMATS: { HOURS: 3600, MINUTES: 60, SECONDS: 1 }, YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN: 'https://www.youtube-nocookie.com', YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN: 'https://img.youtube.com', EMBED_PARAMS: 'autoplay=1&mute=1' }; function validateInput(input, maxLength = CONSTANTS.MAX_INPUT_LENGTH) { if (!input || typeof input !== 'string') return ''; const trimmed = input.trim(); if (trimmed.length > maxLength) { console.warn(`Input exceeds maximum length of ${maxLength}`); return ''; } if (!CONSTANTS.ALLOWED_URL_CHARS.test(trimmed)) { console.warn('Input contains invalid characters'); return ''; } return trimmed; } function parseStartValue(value) { if (!value) return 0; if (/^\d+$/.test(value)) { const parsed = parseInt(value, 10); return isNaN(parsed) ? 0 : Math.max(0, parsed); } let total = 0; let matched = false; const regex = /(\d+)(h|m|s)/gi; let match; while ((match = regex.exec(value)) !== null) { matched = true; const num = parseInt(match[1], 10); if (isNaN(num)) continue; const unit = match[2].toLowerCase(); if (unit === 'h') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.HOURS; else if (unit === 'm') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.MINUTES; else if (unit === 's') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.SECONDS; } return matched ? Math.max(0, total) : 0; } function extractStartTime(queryString) { if (!queryString) return 0; try { const cleanQuery = queryString.startsWith('?') || queryString.startsWith('#') ? queryString.slice(1) : queryString; const params = new URLSearchParams(cleanQuery); return parseStartValue(params.get('start')) || parseStartValue(params.get('t')) || parseStartValue(params.get('time_continue')) || 0; } catch (e) { console.warn('Failed to parse query parameters:', e); return 0; } } function parseId(raw) { const validated = validateInput(raw); if (!validated) { return { type: 'unknown', id: '', start: 0 }; } let startSeconds = 0; let normalized = validated; const queryIndex = normalized.indexOf('?'); if (queryIndex !== -1) { startSeconds = extractStartTime(normalized.slice(queryIndex + 1)); normalized = normalized.slice(0, queryIndex); } const hashIndex = normalized.indexOf('#'); if (hashIndex !== -1) { startSeconds = startSeconds || extractStartTime(normalized.slice(hashIndex + 1)); normalized = normalized.slice(0, hashIndex); } if (CONSTANTS.PLAYLIST_PREFIXES.test(normalized)) { return { type: 'playlist', id: normalized, start: startSeconds }; } if (CONSTANTS.VIDEO_ID_PATTERN.test(normalized)) { return { type: 'video', id: normalized, start: startSeconds }; } const listMatch = normalized.match(/list=([^&]+)/); if (listMatch && listMatch[1]) { return { type: 'playlist', id: listMatch[1], start: startSeconds }; } console.warn('Unable to parse video/playlist ID:', raw); return { type: 'unknown', id: '', start: startSeconds }; } function validateThumbnailUrl(thumbUrl) { if (!thumbUrl) return ''; let cleaned = thumbUrl.trim(); const markdownMatch = cleaned.match(/^\[[^\]]*\]\(([^)]+)\)$/); if (markdownMatch) { cleaned = markdownMatch[1].trim(); } try { const url = new URL(cleaned, document.baseURI); if (url.protocol !== 'http:' && url.protocol !== 'https:') { console.warn('Thumbnail URL must use http or https protocol'); return ''; } return url.href; } catch (e) { console.warn('Invalid thumbnail URL:', e); return ''; } } function getPlaylistPlaceholder() { const svg = `<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1280 720'>` + `<rect width='100%' height='100%' fill='#000'/>` + `<rect x='220' y='260' width='840' height='60' fill='#fff'/>` + `<rect x='220' y='340' width='660' height='60' fill='#fff'/>` + `</svg>`; return 'data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,' + encodeURIComponent(svg); } /** * Sets up thumbnail for video wrapper * @param {HTMLImageElement} thumbnail - Thumbnail element * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @param {string} customThumb - Custom thumbnail URL */ function setupThumbnail(thumbnail, kind, customThumb) { if (!thumbnail) return; if (customThumb) { // Use custom thumbnail thumbnail.onerror = null; thumbnail.src = customThumb; } else if (kind.type === 'playlist') { // Use playlist placeholder thumbnail.src = getPlaylistPlaceholder(); } else if (kind.type === 'video' && kind.id) { // Use YouTube thumbnail with fallback thumbnail.src = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN}/vi/${kind.id}/maxresdefault.jpg`; thumbnail.onerror = () => { thumbnail.onerror = null; thumbnail.src = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN}/vi/${kind.id}/0.jpg`; }; } // For unknown type, keep the default placeholder } /** * Creates embed URL for video or playlist * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @returns {string} Embed URL or empty string if invalid */ function createEmbedUrl(kind) { if (kind.type === 'playlist' && kind.id) { return `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN}/embed/videoseries?list=${encodeURIComponent(kind.id)}&${CONSTANTS.EMBED_PARAMS}`; } else if (kind.type === 'video' && kind.id) { let url = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN}/embed/${encodeURIComponent(kind.id)}?${CONSTANTS.EMBED_PARAMS}`; if (kind.start > 0) { url += `&start=${Math.floor(kind.start)}`; } return url; } return ''; } /** * Creates and loads iframe embed * @param {HTMLElement} wrapper - Video wrapper element * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @param {string} title - Video title */ function loadEmbed(wrapper, kind, title) { if (wrapper.dataset.isLoaded === 'true') return; const embedUrl = createEmbedUrl(kind); if (!embedUrl) { console.error('Unable to create embed URL - invalid video/playlist ID'); // Show error message to user wrapper.innerHTML = '<div style="padding: 2em; text-align: center; color: #fff;">Unable to load video. Please check the video ID.</div>'; return; } // Create iframe const iframe = document.createElement('iframe'); iframe.setAttribute('allowfullscreen', ''); iframe.setAttribute('loading', 'lazy'); iframe.setAttribute('allow', 'accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture'); iframe.setAttribute('title', title ? `YouTube video player: ${title}` : 'YouTube video player'); iframe.src = embedUrl; const replacement = document.createElement('div'); replacement.className = wrapper.className; replacement.dataset.listenersAdded = 'true'; replacement.dataset.isLoaded = 'true'; replacement.appendChild(iframe); wrapper.replaceWith(replacement); } function enhanceEmbeds() { const wrappers = document.querySelectorAll('.video-wrapper'); wrappers.forEach(wrapper => { if (wrapper.dataset.listenersAdded === 'true') return; wrapper.dataset.listenersAdded = 'true'; const rawVideoId = wrapper.dataset.videoId || ''; const rawThumbUrl = wrapper.dataset.thumb || ''; const videoTitle = wrapper.dataset.videoTitle || ''; const kind = parseId(rawVideoId); const safeThumb = validateThumbnailUrl(rawThumbUrl); const thumbnail = wrapper.querySelector('.video-thumbnail'); setupThumbnail(thumbnail, kind, safeThumb); const loadHandler = () => loadEmbed(wrapper, kind, videoTitle); wrapper.addEventListener('click', loadHandler); const overlay = wrapper.querySelector('.video-overlay'); if (overlay) overlay.addEventListener('click', loadHandler); if (thumbnail) thumbnail.addEventListener('click', loadHandler); wrapper.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => { if (e.key === 'Enter' || e.key === ' ') { e.preventDefault(); loadHandler(); } }); }); } enhanceEmbeds(); if (document.readyState === 'loading') { document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', enhanceEmbeds); } })(); </script><p class="yt-text-link"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kdjEovCQlPXN09ictIKnHL-W4kJh0raQM">YouTube Playlist</a> </p><button type="button" class="video-wrapper" aria-label="Play YouTube video" data-video-id="OLAK5uy_kdjEovCQlPXN09ictIKnHL-W4kJh0raQM" data-thumb="" ><img class="video-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20viewBox=%270%200%201280%20720%27%3E%3Crect%20width=%27100%25%25%27%20height=%27100%25%25%27%20fill=%27%23000%27/%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="YouTube Thumbnail" loading="lazy" decoding="async"><div class="video-play-button"></div> </button><noscript> <div class="video-noscript"><img src="data:image/svg&#43;xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20viewBox=%270%200%201280%20720%27%3E%3Crect%20width=%27100%25%25%27%20height=%27100%25%25%27%20fill=%27%23000%27/%3E%3Crect%20x=%27220%27%20y=%27260%27%20width=%27840%27%20height=%2760%27%20fill=%27%23fff%27/%3E%3Crect%20x=%27220%27%20y=%27340%27%20width=%27660%27%20height=%2760%27%20fill=%27%23fff%27/%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="YouTube Thumbnail"><p> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kdjEovCQlPXN09ictIKnHL-W4kJh0raQM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube Playlist</a> </p></div> </noscript></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/cf2a331f79.jpg" width="467" height="558" alt="Fiji by Anika Nilles from the album False Truth released in 2025. "> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/10/14/nowplaying-nothing-manor-devo-greatest.html Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:51:30 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/10/14/nowplaying-nothing-manor-devo-greatest.html <p>#NowPlaying @NothingManor: Devo - Greatest Hits (1990). #Devo has a new doc out on #Netflix, has a new album coming out, and has been around for 50 years and still going strong. Very few greatest hits I&rsquo;ll listen to. #music #rock <style> :root { --yt-aspect-ratio-16-9: 56.25%; --yt-bg-black: #000; --yt-play-button-bg: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.8); --yt-play-button-bg-hover: rgba(255, 0, 0, 1); --yt-play-button-icon: #fff; --yt-overlay-bg: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); --yt-overlay-text: #fff; --yt-focus-outline: #e53935; --yt-play-button-width: 68px; --yt-play-button-height: 48px; --yt-play-button-border-radius: 12px; --yt-focus-outline-width: 3px; --yt-focus-outline-offset: 4px; --yt-transition-duration: 0.2s; --yt-transition-timing: ease-in-out; } .video-wrapper { position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; padding: 0; padding-bottom: var(--yt-aspect-ratio-16-9); margin: 0; height: 0; max-width: 100%; overflow: hidden; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: none; color: inherit; font: inherit; text-align: inherit; appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; } .video-wrapper[data-is-loaded="true"] { cursor: auto; } .video-wrapper:focus-visible { outline: var(--yt-focus-outline-width) solid var(--yt-focus-outline); outline-offset: var(--yt-focus-outline-offset); } .video-thumbnail { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; margin: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain; object-position: center; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); z-index: 1; transition: opacity var(--yt-transition-duration) var(--yt-transition-timing); } .video-wrapper:hover .video-thumbnail { opacity: 0.9; } .video-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; background: var(--yt-overlay-bg); color: var(--yt-overlay-text); text-align: center; font-size: 0.85em; padding: 0.5em 1em; z-index: 2; pointer-events: auto; } .video-play-button { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); width: var(--yt-play-button-width); height: var(--yt-play-button-height); background-color: var(--yt-play-button-bg); border-radius: var(--yt-play-button-border-radius); z-index: 3; pointer-events: none; transition: all var(--yt-transition-duration) var(--yt-transition-timing); } .video-wrapper:hover .video-play-button { background-color: var(--yt-play-button-bg-hover); transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); } .video-wrapper:active .video-play-button { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05); } .video-play-button::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 26px; top: 14px; width: 0; height: 0; border-left: 18px solid var(--yt-play-button-icon); border-top: 12px solid transparent; border-bottom: 12px solid transparent; } .video-wrapper iframe { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; z-index: 4; } .video-noscript { display: block; max-width: 100%; background-color: var(--yt-bg-black); color: inherit; text-align: center; padding: 0; margin-top: 0.5em; } .video-noscript img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; } .video-noscript a { display: inline-block; padding: 0.75em 1em; color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } .yt-text-link { display: none; } </style> <script> (function(){ 'use strict'; const CONSTANTS = { VIDEO_ID_LENGTH: 11, MAX_INPUT_LENGTH: 2048, VIDEO_ID_PATTERN: /^[a-zA-Z0-9_-]{11}$/, PLAYLIST_PREFIXES: /^(PL|OL|UU|LL|FL)/i, ALLOWED_URL_CHARS: /^[a-zA-Z0-9_\-?=&#:/.]+$/, TIME_FORMATS: { HOURS: 3600, MINUTES: 60, SECONDS: 1 }, YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN: 'https://www.youtube-nocookie.com', YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN: 'https://img.youtube.com', EMBED_PARAMS: 'autoplay=1&mute=1' }; function validateInput(input, maxLength = CONSTANTS.MAX_INPUT_LENGTH) { if (!input || typeof input !== 'string') return ''; const trimmed = input.trim(); if (trimmed.length > maxLength) { console.warn(`Input exceeds maximum length of ${maxLength}`); return ''; } if (!CONSTANTS.ALLOWED_URL_CHARS.test(trimmed)) { console.warn('Input contains invalid characters'); return ''; } return trimmed; } function parseStartValue(value) { if (!value) return 0; if (/^\d+$/.test(value)) { const parsed = parseInt(value, 10); return isNaN(parsed) ? 0 : Math.max(0, parsed); } let total = 0; let matched = false; const regex = /(\d+)(h|m|s)/gi; let match; while ((match = regex.exec(value)) !== null) { matched = true; const num = parseInt(match[1], 10); if (isNaN(num)) continue; const unit = match[2].toLowerCase(); if (unit === 'h') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.HOURS; else if (unit === 'm') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.MINUTES; else if (unit === 's') total += num * CONSTANTS.TIME_FORMATS.SECONDS; } return matched ? Math.max(0, total) : 0; } function extractStartTime(queryString) { if (!queryString) return 0; try { const cleanQuery = queryString.startsWith('?') || queryString.startsWith('#') ? queryString.slice(1) : queryString; const params = new URLSearchParams(cleanQuery); return parseStartValue(params.get('start')) || parseStartValue(params.get('t')) || parseStartValue(params.get('time_continue')) || 0; } catch (e) { console.warn('Failed to parse query parameters:', e); return 0; } } function parseId(raw) { const validated = validateInput(raw); if (!validated) { return { type: 'unknown', id: '', start: 0 }; } let startSeconds = 0; let normalized = validated; const queryIndex = normalized.indexOf('?'); if (queryIndex !== -1) { startSeconds = extractStartTime(normalized.slice(queryIndex + 1)); normalized = normalized.slice(0, queryIndex); } const hashIndex = normalized.indexOf('#'); if (hashIndex !== -1) { startSeconds = startSeconds || extractStartTime(normalized.slice(hashIndex + 1)); normalized = normalized.slice(0, hashIndex); } if (CONSTANTS.PLAYLIST_PREFIXES.test(normalized)) { return { type: 'playlist', id: normalized, start: startSeconds }; } if (CONSTANTS.VIDEO_ID_PATTERN.test(normalized)) { return { type: 'video', id: normalized, start: startSeconds }; } const listMatch = normalized.match(/list=([^&]+)/); if (listMatch && listMatch[1]) { return { type: 'playlist', id: listMatch[1], start: startSeconds }; } console.warn('Unable to parse video/playlist ID:', raw); return { type: 'unknown', id: '', start: startSeconds }; } function validateThumbnailUrl(thumbUrl) { if (!thumbUrl) return ''; let cleaned = thumbUrl.trim(); const markdownMatch = cleaned.match(/^\[[^\]]*\]\(([^)]+)\)$/); if (markdownMatch) { cleaned = markdownMatch[1].trim(); } try { const url = new URL(cleaned, document.baseURI); if (url.protocol !== 'http:' && url.protocol !== 'https:') { console.warn('Thumbnail URL must use http or https protocol'); return ''; } return url.href; } catch (e) { console.warn('Invalid thumbnail URL:', e); return ''; } } function getPlaylistPlaceholder() { const svg = `<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1280 720'>` + `<rect width='100%' height='100%' fill='#000'/>` + `<rect x='220' y='260' width='840' height='60' fill='#fff'/>` + `<rect x='220' y='340' width='660' height='60' fill='#fff'/>` + `</svg>`; return 'data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,' + encodeURIComponent(svg); } /** * Sets up thumbnail for video wrapper * @param {HTMLImageElement} thumbnail - Thumbnail element * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @param {string} customThumb - Custom thumbnail URL */ function setupThumbnail(thumbnail, kind, customThumb) { if (!thumbnail) return; if (customThumb) { // Use custom thumbnail thumbnail.onerror = null; thumbnail.src = customThumb; } else if (kind.type === 'playlist') { // Use playlist placeholder thumbnail.src = getPlaylistPlaceholder(); } else if (kind.type === 'video' && kind.id) { // Use YouTube thumbnail with fallback thumbnail.src = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN}/vi/${kind.id}/maxresdefault.jpg`; thumbnail.onerror = () => { thumbnail.onerror = null; thumbnail.src = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_IMG_DOMAIN}/vi/${kind.id}/0.jpg`; }; } // For unknown type, keep the default placeholder } /** * Creates embed URL for video or playlist * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @returns {string} Embed URL or empty string if invalid */ function createEmbedUrl(kind) { if (kind.type === 'playlist' && kind.id) { return `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN}/embed/videoseries?list=${encodeURIComponent(kind.id)}&${CONSTANTS.EMBED_PARAMS}`; } else if (kind.type === 'video' && kind.id) { let url = `${CONSTANTS.YOUTUBE_NOCOOKIE_DOMAIN}/embed/${encodeURIComponent(kind.id)}?${CONSTANTS.EMBED_PARAMS}`; if (kind.start > 0) { url += `&start=${Math.floor(kind.start)}`; } return url; } return ''; } /** * Creates and loads iframe embed * @param {HTMLElement} wrapper - Video wrapper element * @param {Object} kind - Parsed video/playlist info * @param {string} title - Video title */ function loadEmbed(wrapper, kind, title) { if (wrapper.dataset.isLoaded === 'true') return; const embedUrl = createEmbedUrl(kind); if (!embedUrl) { console.error('Unable to create embed URL - invalid video/playlist ID'); // Show error message to user wrapper.innerHTML = '<div style="padding: 2em; text-align: center; color: #fff;">Unable to load video. Please check the video ID.</div>'; return; } // Create iframe const iframe = document.createElement('iframe'); iframe.setAttribute('allowfullscreen', ''); iframe.setAttribute('loading', 'lazy'); iframe.setAttribute('allow', 'accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture'); iframe.setAttribute('title', title ? `YouTube video player: ${title}` : 'YouTube video player'); iframe.src = embedUrl; const replacement = document.createElement('div'); replacement.className = wrapper.className; replacement.dataset.listenersAdded = 'true'; replacement.dataset.isLoaded = 'true'; replacement.appendChild(iframe); wrapper.replaceWith(replacement); } function enhanceEmbeds() { const wrappers = document.querySelectorAll('.video-wrapper'); wrappers.forEach(wrapper => { if (wrapper.dataset.listenersAdded === 'true') return; wrapper.dataset.listenersAdded = 'true'; const rawVideoId = wrapper.dataset.videoId || ''; const rawThumbUrl = wrapper.dataset.thumb || ''; const videoTitle = wrapper.dataset.videoTitle || ''; const kind = parseId(rawVideoId); const safeThumb = validateThumbnailUrl(rawThumbUrl); const thumbnail = wrapper.querySelector('.video-thumbnail'); setupThumbnail(thumbnail, kind, safeThumb); const loadHandler = () => loadEmbed(wrapper, kind, videoTitle); wrapper.addEventListener('click', loadHandler); const overlay = wrapper.querySelector('.video-overlay'); if (overlay) overlay.addEventListener('click', loadHandler); if (thumbnail) thumbnail.addEventListener('click', loadHandler); wrapper.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => { if (e.key === 'Enter' || e.key === ' ') { e.preventDefault(); loadHandler(); } }); }); } enhanceEmbeds(); if (document.readyState === 'loading') { document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', enhanceEmbeds); } })(); </script><p class="yt-text-link"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8hKnxWSpzA">YouTube Video</a> </p><button type="button" class="video-wrapper" aria-label="Play YouTube video" data-video-id="J8hKnxWSpzA" data-thumb="" ><img class="video-thumbnail" src="data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20viewBox=%270%200%201280%20720%27%3E%3Crect%20width=%27100%25%25%27%20height=%27100%25%25%27%20fill=%27%23000%27/%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="YouTube Thumbnail" loading="lazy" decoding="async"><div class="video-play-button"></div> </button><noscript> <div class="video-noscript"><img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/J8hKnxWSpzA/maxresdefault.jpg" alt="YouTube Thumbnail"><p> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8hKnxWSpzA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube Video</a> </p></div> </noscript></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/faeb676e19.jpg" width="423" height="514" alt="The album cover for Devo's Greatest Hits originally issued in 1990. "> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/08/14/nowplaying-nothing-manor-rpwl-beyond.html Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:43:07 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/08/14/nowplaying-nothing-manor-rpwl-beyond.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: RPWL - Beyond Man and Time (2012) #progrock #artrock Founded as a German Pink Floyd cover band, the group transitioned to original works. Initial impression is a blend of Floyd and Porcupine Tree. I like it! #music #RPWL <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNn15fjKBSA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/ba7944473a.png" width="307" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/07/24/oh-this-is-just-fantastic.html Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:48:14 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/07/24/oh-this-is-just-fantastic.html <p>Oh, this is just fantastic. I can&rsquo;t wait!! #SpinalTap The snake feeds upon itself!! #music #heavymetal <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70DDf9OXsFA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/06/24/nowplaying-nothing-manor-sonic-elements.html Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:57:22 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/06/24/nowplaying-nothing-manor-sonic-elements.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Sonic Elements - Highlights from a Celebration of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (2025). Yes, the seminal #Genesis #ProgRock album. Lead vocals courtesy of Francis Dunnery (It Bites) and a full orchestra. Fantastic! #music #LiveMusic <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CLXM4Fy2Wk&amp;list=PLsX4i8Cb3RIOtC3WSZWDCs46GZzD5W3Y-">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/d12eae8d39.png" width="322" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/06/17/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-cure.html Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:29:39 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/06/17/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-cure.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Cure - The Head on the Door (1985). Fantastic album. Early Cure is often lumped in with electronica and new wave, but I think they&rsquo;re really a proto alternative rock band using the tools that had become available. #music #KROQ #80s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDMDb8unsIA&amp;list=OLAK5uy_lFxBkpDs-S_D9Kg9KQWh0NNTng_WMBE7s&amp;pp=0gcJCWMEOCosWNin">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/e575cf6e03.png" width="311" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/06/15/when-i-heard-the-first.html Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:18:48 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/06/15/when-i-heard-the-first.html <p>When I heard the first bars of #WeatherReport&rsquo;s &ldquo;Birdland&rdquo; I laughed, knowing that it&rsquo;s essentially a drumless track, but was excited to hear what Brann Dailor (Mastodon) would do with it. The result is driving and energetic! #jazz #drums #video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3hfPq8mzs">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/06/13/ive-started-fiddling-with-the.html Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:08:30 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/06/13/ive-started-fiddling-with-the.html <p>I&rsquo;ve started fiddling with the closed beta of Surf from Flipboard, what they term a &ldquo;social browser&rdquo; that works with the open web including Mastodon and Bluesky as well as RSS feeds and more. I&rsquo;ve created a #ProgRock feed. Check it out! #music #socialmedia <a href="https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jxnrdfmq03vsc9j85yjv8nwb">surf.social/feed/surf&hellip;</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/06/11/nowplaying-nothing-manor-frankie-goes.html Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:39:03 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/06/11/nowplaying-nothing-manor-frankie-goes.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome (1984). Trevor Horn&rsquo;s presence, often replacing the band&rsquo;s studio performances, is unmistakeable. Also, the only debut studio double-album I&rsquo;m aware of. #music #newwave #pop #synthrock <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kgP8in2fUSz0PCb0gPnhcZyNWOMrRiDBI&amp;si=FHEj98fQ1zgWX1gd">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/90ad1c83cd.png" width="430" height="521" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/06/11/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-beach.html Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:34:12 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/06/11/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-beach.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (1966). In honor of the passing of #BrianWilson, I&rsquo;m throwing on one of the greatest albums of all time. Give a listen and take it in. Everyone should listen at least once in their lifetime. #music #progpop #artrock <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrs2g03ILsleCw-Jnr_bdBoR_VD_ETkEb&amp;si=RH_gQs4q6NIof2Cp">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/eb554c4893.png" width="430" height="521" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/06/11/nowplaying-nothing-manor-poe-haunted.html Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:28:35 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/06/11/nowplaying-nothing-manor-poe-haunted.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Poe - Haunted (Bonus Track Version)(2006). Blending #triphop, #hardrock, #poprock, dance, sampling, and her dead father&rsquo;s audio letters to his children, Haunted creates an #altrock concept album that is very listenable. #music <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLktxztft-CFkkmu8e4Xh1Qu9K83w4JluN&amp;si=vbSJpqxrFZCkgHeb">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/bedc82a1f5.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/06/11/nowplaying-nothing-manor-big-wreck.html Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:45:40 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/06/11/nowplaying-nothing-manor-big-wreck.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Big Wreck - Albatross (Anniversary Edition)(2025). A reissue of 2012&rsquo;s triumphant return after a decade since they disbanded, this new edition includes previously unreleased versions and material. #music #rock #canrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6fN4N3-2Ak">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/c823dc4e39.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/06/06/nowplaying-nothing-manor-ghs-frank.html Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:25:06 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/06/06/nowplaying-nothing-manor-ghs-frank.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: GHS3 (2002) Frank Gambale (guitars), Stuart Hamm (bass), and Steve Smith (drums) duke it out with some blazing #JazzFusion from three titans of #JazzRock. Wear headphones for this one. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd8NX3RKDJQ&amp;list=PLcbMKUwLnTK7ggctSZdJjUI0NDi-5knRx">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/9d3175316d.png" width="311" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/06/01/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-bs.html Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:52:58 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/06/01/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-bs.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The B52&rsquo;s - Whammy (1983) The first B52&rsquo;s album I bought after hearing Legal Tender &amp; Whammy Kiss on #KROQ. This tape got played a lot in my Walkman WM-10. Great album, top to bottom. #music #newwave #punk #rock #clubmusic <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtRFzDXfcYI&amp;list=PL71pow8HmZHCwkgwtlnaummRPd95rZT3u">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/8907e42313.png" width="311" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/30/nowplaying-nothing-manor-steve-smith.html Fri, 30 May 2025 22:25:36 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/30/nowplaying-nothing-manor-steve-smith.html <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/screenshot-2025-05-30-at-10.13.22pm.png" width="600" height="367" alt="Steve Smith & Vital Information in the Musora studio performing Soundgarden's Blackhole Sun from their Superunknown album during a short session. "> <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Steve Smith &amp; Vital Information - Blackhole Sun (2025 - Soundgarden cover). I&rsquo;m shocked I hadn&rsquo;t been recommended anything from the #Musora channel before. This is phenomenal, and stellar musicians. #music #jazzfusion #grunge <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYvltvo9exQ">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/30/nowplaying-nothing-manor-gary-moore.html Fri, 30 May 2025 10:57:42 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/30/nowplaying-nothing-manor-gary-moore.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Gary Moore - Live from Baloise Session (2025). Gary passed in 2011, but recorded this in 2008. Now it&rsquo;s a new release. Enjoy. #music #blues #GaryMoore <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iLZHcR1hAA&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nYVONREVsKMatO-AFhQT6PH2HdlEGg7Co">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/26/non-blondes-was-a-great.html Mon, 26 May 2025 22:44:23 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/26/non-blondes-was-a-great.html <p>4 Non Blondes was a great #rock band that only made one studio album and had the global hit What&rsquo;s Up that lit the world on fire in 1993. It&rsquo;s amazing that, to this day, that one song has remained in the cultural zeitgeist. #music #activism #LGBTQRights #LGBTQIAPlus <a href="https://www.salon.com/2025/05/26/whats-up-song-4-non-blondes-whats-going-on/">www.salon.com/2025/05/2&hellip;</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/23/nowplaying-nothing-manor-liquid-tension.html Fri, 23 May 2025 13:52:05 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/23/nowplaying-nothing-manor-liquid-tension.html <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/screenshot-2025-05-23-at-1.15.19pm.png" width="600" height="336" alt="John Petrucci (guitar), Mike Portnoy (drums), Jordan Rudess (keyboards), and Tony Levin (bass) in the studio performing Ya Mon from Liquid Tension Experiment III."> <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Liquid Tension Experiment III - Ya Mon (2021). John Petrucci (guitar), Mike Portnoy (drums), Jordan Rudess (keyboards), and Tony Levin (bass) in the studio performing Ya Mon. Brilliant, as usual. #music #progrock #instrumental <a href="https://youtu.be/f8PS7rKVU94">youtu.be/f8PS7rKVU&hellip;</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/19/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-smithereens.html Mon, 19 May 2025 08:14:57 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/19/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-smithereens.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Smithereens - A Date with the Smithereens (1994). I&rsquo;ve loved this band for decades. Gritty #powerpop by beat poets with a noir bent, their albums are imminently listenable. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTb0OqE0QiM&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nusJWsIjosy7D5oXdAbr1JQ6crDZ2Xvlc">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/577e4bbaf6.png" width="360" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/18/nowplaying-nothing-manor-cristopher-cross.html Sun, 18 May 2025 15:56:14 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/18/nowplaying-nothing-manor-cristopher-cross.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Cristopher Cross - A Night in Paris (Live)(2013). Do NOT mock me. Chris is an excellent musician and sometimes it&rsquo;s nice to put on something calmer to facilitate getting stuff done 😁 #music #yachtrock #livemusic <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoEdPDNG-KmBhIrgC8SyR_JfeA86QOpG0&amp;si=aAa-Y3k5lOnLtWgE">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/f862c26765.png" width="360" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/17/nowplaying-nothing-manor-it-bites.html Sat, 17 May 2025 14:59:26 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/17/nowplaying-nothing-manor-it-bites.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: It Bites - The Big Lad in the Windmill (1986). I&rsquo;d been listening to Francis Dunnery for years before I found his previous #ProgRock #ProgPop band. You&rsquo;ve never heard prog like this and it&rsquo;s excellent! #music #progressive #80s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxXymUg8Gio&amp;list=PLOOy3kEy1Z9aZWatZqw3m3vcxDE7mZjUj">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/f1acd2e1d4.png" width="365" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/16/the-canadian-progrock-band-rush.html Fri, 16 May 2025 16:02:44 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/16/the-canadian-progrock-band-rush.html <p>The Canadian #ProgRock band #Rush has been one of my favorite bands period. I also adore the art of #animation. In 1985 the two came together in an animated short broadcast on Canadian TV that year. Now you can watch it. It&rsquo;s not great, but the music is. #music #scifi #TV <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8I_VgWI_xs">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/16/nowplaying-nothing-manor-lari-basilio.html Fri, 16 May 2025 09:48:48 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/16/nowplaying-nothing-manor-lari-basilio.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Lari Basilio - Redemption (2025). She has her own sound, to be sure, but if you&rsquo;ve never heard her work think of a mix of Eric Johnson&rsquo;s melodiousness and Joe Satriani&rsquo;s crunchy vibes. Great guitarist. #music #rock #instrumental <a href="https://youtu.be/C2eTZr25hps">youtu.be/C2eTZr25h&hellip;</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/9b53d634a3.png" width="365" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/16/nowplaying-nothing-manor-magic-pie.html Fri, 16 May 2025 09:07:00 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/16/nowplaying-nothing-manor-magic-pie.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Magic Pie - Maestro (2025). I may be a progger, but I&rsquo;m not familiar with the Norwegian #ProgRock band Magic Pie. This is their sixth album and in typical prog fashion opens with an 18 minute epic! Dig in!! #music #prog <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nfvmJROQ73hNuCYyKD7CfChfRAs85Y-F8&amp;si=YO19NM8Dio12UD7V">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/26984f8566.png" width="365" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/15/nowplaying-nothing-manor-rush-vapor.html Thu, 15 May 2025 11:39:25 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/15/nowplaying-nothing-manor-rush-vapor.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Rush - Vapor Trails (2002). Always Rush, but ever the musical chameleons, the trio that sounds like a five-piece electrifies with a darker, heavier exploration of Neil&rsquo;s compelling lyrical stories. #music #progrock #hardrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiDvUKDsP1g&amp;list=PLF-LiKcpokPniWSrXGSUP7DKKQ4uEu_n2">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/2b911e35c3.png" width="365" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/15/nowplaying-nothing-manor-sting-the.html Thu, 15 May 2025 11:07:45 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/15/nowplaying-nothing-manor-sting-the.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Sting - The Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985). Saw Sting on tour for this album and was blown away by his drummer, the amazing Omar Hakim. Fantastically textured album. #music #80s #pop #altpop <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8ZLqnfvoYQ&amp;list=OLAK5uy_mfEm2fXGyElgc4cy1i9ZeCzEsTUCGObSU">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/cf7915807b.png" width="365" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/14/nowplaying-nothing-manor-sting-ten.html Wed, 14 May 2025 14:27:41 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/14/nowplaying-nothing-manor-sting-ten.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Sting - Ten Summoners Tales (1993). I saw #ThePolice play one of their last shows and #Sting on his The Dream of the Blue Turtles tour. Just great music. This time with the amazing Vinnie Colaiuta on drums. #music #pop #90s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QFmeMlz808&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nueW7o0h9BVWfu4DQAA5RFAJOGWxMADzg">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/c737fda484.png" width="365" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/13/nowplaying-nothing-manor-counting-crows.html Tue, 13 May 2025 08:57:13 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/13/nowplaying-nothing-manor-counting-crows.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Counting Crows - Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets! (2025). Yes, a new Crows album. It&rsquo;s been a while. I wasn&rsquo;t much of a Crows listener, so I don&rsquo;t have a lot to say, but its mostly good so far. #music #rock <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6n7xOfvov7BqagRRapQIrwcOA2O503sY&amp;si=pfxoeqIQCf6bwWOF">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/855b2c390c.png" width="365" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/11/nowplaying-live-nothing-manor-steely.html Sun, 11 May 2025 17:56:50 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/11/nowplaying-live-nothing-manor-steely.html <p>#NowPlaying #Live @ Nothing Manor: Steely Dan - Live at London&rsquo;s Hammersmith Apollo (2009). Dan Belcher is an appropriately named Dan Fan. He personally remasters old Dan shows out of love. This is a newly released soundboard recording. #music #steelydan <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6guWRanokw8">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/97c979d508.png" width="403" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/11/nowplaying-nothing-manor-irakere-live.html Sun, 11 May 2025 16:52:39 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/11/nowplaying-nothing-manor-irakere-live.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Irakere - Live at Ronnie Scotts (1993). The wife just turned me on to these astonishing peeps. Formed in &lsquo;75 the band blends #AfroCubanJazz and other regional musical traditions with #rock &amp; #funk and clearly jam. #music #jazz #jazzfusion <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nsPppOSQ0kj-k6dzFEbaX9wxzXbT4YF6E&amp;playnext=1&amp;index=1">www.youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/e4f508b4a8.png" width="365" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-thomas-dolby.html Sat, 10 May 2025 09:32:07 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-thomas-dolby.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Thomas Dolby - The Golden Age of Wireless (1982). Hot take here, but I think Dolby was peak electronica of the #NewWave era. Still great music to this day. #music #80s #KROQ #electronicmusic #synth <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mGrbR_JUkZMllfZr3S18gkpAdKyxEqe-k&amp;si=CrgeR4q8KCMc0Xtp">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/a6004237ee.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/05/nowplaying-nothing-manor-talking-heads.html Mon, 05 May 2025 16:09:06 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/05/nowplaying-nothing-manor-talking-heads.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues (1983). This disc was on my turntable more than most after it dropped. Many artists of the time sounded like the 80&rsquo;s. The Heads did not and still sound fresh. #music #80s #KROQ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgJ-hyzl6jg&amp;list=PLI6kLIhBBwmRbnqlgavxfzIinIkHoNbG6">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/d97ac9a73b.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/05/nowplaying-nothing-manor-squeeze-babylon.html Mon, 05 May 2025 10:23:01 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/05/nowplaying-nothing-manor-squeeze-babylon.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Squeeze - Babylon and On (1987). Their 8th studio album was also their break into the US market with top 40 hits Hourglass and 853-5937, but the band started in the UK in the 70&rsquo;s with infectious #pop grooves. #music #80s #KROQ #NewWave <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mMeeuw2ihfn_pH4ccAwGsql03mmhEqISI&amp;si=fewMvsWFL8cod7jH">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/bbf399c479.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/05/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-smiths.html Mon, 05 May 2025 09:59:45 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/05/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-smiths.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Smiths - The Queen is Dead (1986). Morrissey has turned out to be quite the knob, but the band itself was hugely influential in the #IndiePop, #PostPunk, #AltRock scene regularly charting with single after single. #music #80s #KROQ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5cZ-oLVJzY&amp;list=OLAK5uy_klS8Pn413KiwpcfIJpyE2aghZDLqAE-dY">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/1fa02d5115.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-simple-minds.html Sun, 04 May 2025 20:08:07 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-simple-minds.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simple Minds - Once Upon a Time (1985). I may not recall correctly, but I have a feeling that this is one of the few albums ever released where every single track got regular radio time. #music #altrock #StadiumRock #80s #KROQ <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiaAut-7Gn2RBRJvyhrQu5od2dN41PIr8&amp;si=KxwvXD2OvKfGkKg7">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/e6e07c9c9e.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-rem-murmur.html Sun, 04 May 2025 09:59:23 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-rem-murmur.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: R.E.M. - Murmur (1983). I had this album on heavy rotation for months after its release. To this day &ldquo;9-9&rdquo; remains my favorite track. For &lsquo;83 it was a very unique sound. #music #altrock #KROQ #80s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7o7BACnGnY&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nfDWuoaK2AVixLJRM8M0IMHoUG2NpVlps">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/008a893089.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-pete-townshend.html Sun, 04 May 2025 09:25:18 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-pete-townshend.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Pete Townshend - White City: A Novel (1985). A concept album about a low-income housing estate in West London and the hard lives people lived there, it also had anti-Apartheid vibes, salient to the times. #music #80s #rock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4bD9w61Fs0&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nGoUtfDtuc0PGZHOurD14WcxvgRFy-mNY">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/79681403fc.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/03/nowplaying-nothing-manor-mr-mister.html Sat, 03 May 2025 10:38:55 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/03/nowplaying-nothing-manor-mr-mister.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Mr. Mister - Pull Expanded Edition (1989-2010). Recorded in from 1989 to 1990, the band&rsquo;s fourth album was rejected by RCA and shelved until Richard Page got the rights back. It&rsquo;s a must-have album. #music #pop #progpop #poprock <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kKKrFfE7nO4eM7XJP92hV90JLtQ2cw05c&amp;si=Bcv_nvQUn5eJnFt9">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/53ee04765b.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/03/one-of-the-most-unique.html Sat, 03 May 2025 09:38:57 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/03/one-of-the-most-unique.html <p>One of the most unique and original #music videos I&rsquo;ve seen in some time, at least since MUTEMATH&rsquo;s Blood Pressure. I don&rsquo;t count Ok Go, as they&rsquo;re in a different class entirely. Fascinating music, as well. #BenCaplan #rock #pianorock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRD0W2-tr64">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/02/nowplaying-nothing-manor-midnight-oil.html Fri, 02 May 2025 14:23:14 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/02/nowplaying-nothing-manor-midnight-oil.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Midnight Oil - Red Sails in the Sunset (1984). IIRC the Oils broke into the US radio market with three tracks from this album and would set them up for their next release that would become a blockbuster. Great band! #music #KROQ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSVioOtNH4Y&amp;list=OLAK5uy_mrqO4pPFuus7u9F0ThXFx0_jdn8yn4NR8">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/23e6bd3290.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/02/ok-i-didnt-expect-this.html Fri, 02 May 2025 13:38:45 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/02/ok-i-didnt-expect-this.html <p>Ok. I didn&rsquo;t expect this&hellip; Some context: I have a group of friends I chat with on #Matrix and I&rsquo;d shared that I was wanting to replace my #AppleWatch with a #RePebble Core 2 Duo, so one of my pals had #AI generate this song for me. #music #shenanigans #funny <a href="https://suno.com/s/mcvmVRWMqELSBBQ0">suno.com/s/mcvmVRW&hellip;</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/02/nowplaying-nothing-manor-joe-jackson.html Fri, 02 May 2025 13:20:57 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/02/nowplaying-nothing-manor-joe-jackson.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp! (1979). Several tracks from this #PopRock masterpiece graced the airwaves on release and well into the 80&rsquo;s. Younger peeps challenge: How many songs do you recognize? #music #80s #KROQ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho4UCY-18ww&amp;list=PLfGibfZATlGpfR0phfT0qDCgorJabRIpW">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/8fcf5547a3.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/02/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-english.html Fri, 02 May 2025 11:01:27 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/02/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-english.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The English Beat - Special Beat Service Expanded 2012 Remaster (1982). I don&rsquo;t recall if it was my first tape, but it&rsquo;s the first I think of when reminiscing. I&rsquo;ll never forget Rankin' Roger and Pato Banton. #music #ska #KROQ <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mr4CFJeZW6r8di0dWmw3z7ePaXppNQBG8&amp;si=23hDAbCR0elMm9SI">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/b5764c7b5e.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/02/wow-just-holy-freakin-wow.html Fri, 02 May 2025 10:37:05 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/02/wow-just-holy-freakin-wow.html <p>Wow! Just holy freakin' WOW!! #music #radiohead #creep #covers <a href="https://kottke.org/25/05/is-this-the-best-cover-of-radioheads-creep">kottke.org/25/05/is-&hellip;</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/05/02/nowplaying-nothing-manor-oingo-boingo.html Fri, 02 May 2025 10:01:48 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/05/02/nowplaying-nothing-manor-oingo-boingo.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Oingo Boingo - Nothing to Fear (1982). Likely one of the most quintessential 80&rsquo;s &ldquo;New Wave&rdquo; bands of all time that didn&rsquo;t get global reach beyond a few big hits like Weird Science. Amazing musicians. #music #80s #KROQ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuBWl8GboYM&amp;list=PLaBzS-pGm6DjJsfRSl8wkHMa2Q9ZswfXV">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/cc9325f201.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/04/28/nowplaying-nothing-manor-simple-minds.html Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:41:04 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/04/28/nowplaying-nothing-manor-simple-minds.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simple Minds - Live in the City of Diamonds (2025). Formed in 1977, this Scottish #ArenaRock #ArtRock band has been plowing along for nearly 50 years now, and still sounds fantastic! #music #live #simpleminds <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCpP2zDPY6Q&amp;list=PLSpBGpNWr93CZ8aIsl6B0nLRna-2pK1dx">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/303f1db1c7.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/04/22/whether-you-recognize-the-name.html Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:54:47 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/04/22/whether-you-recognize-the-name.html <p>Whether you recognize the name #KevinGilbert or the band #ToyMatinee or not, this is a fantastic discussion among the members of that band that made that one album that makes an impression on anyone who listens. Sadly, we lost Kevin far, far too early. #music #progressivepop <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muP89_B3q9E">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/04/14/wow-so-sad-jed-the.html Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:19:45 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/04/14/wow-so-sad-jed-the.html <p>Wow! So sad :( Jed &ldquo;The Fish&rdquo; Gould, one of the most influential DJs of #KROQ 106.7 FM originally broadcasting from Pasadena, CA., has died of lung #cancer at age 69. I grew up in Pasadena and had lunch with Jed once. He will be missed. #radio #music <a href="https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/jed-fish-gould-dead-69-beloved-dj-rocked-socal-decades">patch.com/californi&hellip;</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/04/12/nowplaying-nothing-manor-spin-doctors.html Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:10:43 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/04/12/nowplaying-nothing-manor-spin-doctors.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Spin Doctors - Face Full of Cake (2025). Not on my new releases bingo card, but here it is. First new album from the doctors of spin in 12 years. While it still has their salacious charm, it sounds more subdued. Age, I guess. #music #jambands <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nN7CiwgWJqJuad1u0T6ZgZ8YyrZoNeM4U&amp;si=51PnmJCFOBnBmkqJ">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/4b63b8fea3.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/04/03/nowplaying-nothing-manor-lee-ritenour.html Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:26:16 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/04/03/nowplaying-nothing-manor-lee-ritenour.html <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/58aae9f29f.jpg"> <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Lee Ritenour &amp; Mike Stern w/ The Freeway Band Live at Blue Note Tokyo (2011). John Beasley on keys, Melvin Lee Davis on bass, and the incomparable Simon Phillips on the drums with an epic solo at around 54 minutes. #music #jazz #jazzfusion <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8EH3sxS86k">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/30/nowplaying-nothing-manor-toy-matinee.html Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:56:40 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/30/nowplaying-nothing-manor-toy-matinee.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Toy Matinee (1990). Patrick Leonard &amp; Guy Pratt formed a band &amp; invited #KevinGilbert to join them on vocals, with Pat &amp; Kevin writing most of the songs &amp; Guy contributing to half. One of the best #pop albums ever. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMhr44b4Iqk&amp;list=PLvFOTOUy3zGcb4T2ghry5caVDxwDfJAPT">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/6dbfefed52.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/30/nowplaying-nothing-manor-envy-of.html Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:46:47 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/30/nowplaying-nothing-manor-envy-of.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Envy of None - Stygian Wavz (2025). Alex Lifeson. Sounding nothing like the legendary band #Rush, this sophomore release from EON is melancholic and exhilarating. #music #synthpop #progpop #poprock <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_np4CXuVrzSuUK2gaJljMkzGj0PD1iV4Cs&amp;si=JJnX9cNI43gaMDK2">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/29f3e20a68.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/30/nowplaying-nothing-manor-pure-reason.html Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:16:45 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/30/nowplaying-nothing-manor-pure-reason.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Pure Reason Revolution - Coming Up To Consciousness Deluxe (2025). Just wow! This British #ProgRock, #AltProg, #ArtRock, #NeoProg band formed back in 2003 and I&rsquo;m just hearing about them. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEQrHqZS0A0&amp;list=OLAK5uy_kR1ArUxCYpBvOLwS7D2toH8UtlEd0uAbI">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/888c77eee3.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/30/094646.html Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:46:46 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/30/094646.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Death Cab for Cutie - Kintsugi (2015). Following the departure of OG guitarist Chris Walla, Ben Gibbard would remake DCfC like the Japanese artform of repairing broken pottery with gold known as Kintsugi. #music #altrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2CaT3stL7U&amp;list=OLAK5uy_mG8xIkhfSrwEaRgHdhVsdMrObw54MlEeQ">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/c8ceda2dbe.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/30/nowplaying-nothing-manor-death-cab.html Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:08:22 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/30/nowplaying-nothing-manor-death-cab.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Death Cab for Cutie - Codes and Keys Deluxe (2011). I found DCfC in 2005 when their Plans album started hitting AAA radio stations and have loved them since. Great album. #music #altrock #collegeradio <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuXjrTiNEFY&amp;list=PLC80P4gsPr-ZLjueOXIepXLzzdy8cHeSo">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/7271a0a503.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/25/nowplaying-nothing-manor-traffic-john.html Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:37:18 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/25/nowplaying-nothing-manor-traffic-john.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Traffic - John Barleycorn Must Die (1970 Deluxe Edition). Ironically, Dave Mason had left Traffic again and didn&rsquo;t play on this critically acclaimed record. This is always my go-to Traffic disc, though. #rock #jazz #blues <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo2aaBamFnLRafMFQ3Zk6RiVOYyrQULWU&amp;si=FJUh6YLz1khvdwIb">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/a6f747841e.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/25/nowplaying-nothing-manor-dave-mason.html Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:17:36 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/25/nowplaying-nothing-manor-dave-mason.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Dave Mason - A Shade of Blues (2025). A founding member of the legendary Traffic, Dave rolls out a new set of killer #blues tracks with some awesome surprises. After this I&rsquo;m going to have to put on John Barleycorn Must Die. #music #rock <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz98AzA9AolgOIPA34YssVC63roJ0Wlp4&amp;si=rAJGUYDlj50ZTR0p">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/190a8588ce.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/25/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-smithereens.html Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:55:32 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/25/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-smithereens.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Smithereens - 2011 (2025 rerelease). The bands first album of new material since 1999 was well received by critics and fans. Then Pat died in 2017, but they continue to rock on. A new album is coming soon, too. RIP Pat! #music #powerpop <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB52E2522AAFF895A&amp;si=bs8fSnyVByUAz_td">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/d9bcc9d009.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/24/nowplaying-nothing-manor-tower-of.html Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:46:35 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/24/nowplaying-nothing-manor-tower-of.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Tower of Power - 50 Years of Funk &amp; Soul: Live at the Fox Theater (2018). This show is T-I-G-H-T!! I cannot name all the amazing performers, so be sure to look them up on Wikipedia. #music #funk #soul <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVbeMyQaH1Q&amp;pp=ygUXdG93ZXIgb2YgcG93ZXIgNTAgeWVhcnM%3D">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/7696098b71.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/22/nowplaying-nothing-manor-steve-miller.html Sat, 22 Mar 2025 10:31:34 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/22/nowplaying-nothing-manor-steve-miller.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Steve Miller Band - Austin City Limits (2011 or 2012&hellip; maybe). The Space Cowboy is still touring today, at the young age of 81. The visuals are 360p, but it&rsquo;s more than good enough. Great show. #music #rock #blues <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2K0JcsfMBI">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/d9b378cf9f.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/19/a-friend-just-let-me.html Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:13:04 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/19/a-friend-just-let-me.html <p>A friend just let me know that Danny Peart, Neil&rsquo;s brother, has passed away from the same Glioblastoma brain cancer that Neil lost his battle with in 2020. Neil&rsquo;s passing broke me for months. Rush is a critical part of who I am. #music #news #writing #FuckCancer #Rush <a href="https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/neil-peart-brother-dies-same-cancer-rush-drummer/">faroutmagazine.co.uk/neil-pear&hellip;</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/18/la-is-my-hometown-the.html Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:53:53 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/18/la-is-my-hometown-the.html <p>LA is my hometown. The #Capitalism segment of #Hollywood is dwarfed by the creatives who make the media we love. They should be paid and not replaced by #AI. Now watch Mikey&rsquo;s video about the sign. #film #TV #animation #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U_3vq9g6VI">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/18/nowplaying-nothing-manor-semisonic-feeling.html Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:20:12 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/18/nowplaying-nothing-manor-semisonic-feeling.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Semisonic - Feeling Strangely Fine 20th Anniversary Edition (1998). The first track absolutely killed it on the year of release, and remains an anthem decades later. The rest of the album is just as good. #music #rock #powerpop <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kfRpsWXTVtZEcJc2JWqlCrSDfE-Ee6dEA&amp;si=SFwdzA2ANuqxlLiT">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/3b543f11ac.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/18/nowplaying-nothing-manor-semisonic-great.html Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:40:19 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/18/nowplaying-nothing-manor-semisonic-great.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Semisonic - Great Divide (1996). This is a great album, full stop. A unique blend of pop vocals, power pop sensibilities, and driving, raw distorted guitars, it gets you from the first track. #music #semisonic #powerpop #rock <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf8bzBnuvKle-aAPSxAA7eFLphS35MA_5&amp;si=4bmEexBE4FPRf7Zf">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/f91adac9e9.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/18/nowplaying-nothing-manor-semisonic-pleasure.html Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:55:51 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/18/nowplaying-nothing-manor-semisonic-pleasure.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Semisonic - Pleasure EP (1995). Dan Wilson is a subtle genius, an accomplished record producer, and a monster on the guitar most people know for the perpetual anthem &ldquo;Closing Time&rdquo;. &ldquo;In The Veins&rdquo; is a hard punk banger. #music #powerpop <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l-L2JyGJPJt3x-1KHl_HKVT81XHFbGkWs&amp;si=nYjHVaV9U5JsRjTP">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/ab22ea4a81.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/17/nowplaying-nothing-manor-live-from.html Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:38:34 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/17/nowplaying-nothing-manor-live-from.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Live from Daryl&rsquo;s House - Howard Jones (2024). This analog version of Howard&rsquo;s What Is Love is a 5-alarm fire, but do watch the entire playlist. I&rsquo;m In a Philly Mood is glorious as a finisher! #music #pop #soul <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLINSQGXREtvdQSlQ8xUqyOrdl7mRPUdOE">www.youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/388576dba7.jpg" width="600" height="337" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/16/does-your-git-up-n.html Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:29:57 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/16/does-your-git-up-n.html <p>Does your git up n' go need #Goose? I&rsquo;ve been jamming to this January 6th show streaming live on #YouTube for an hour and a half and it&rsquo;s only half way through! #music #NowPlaying #JamBands <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQSavJ-sULs">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/740e0c6fff.jpg" width="600" height="352" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/15/nowplaying-nothing-manor-jerry-harrison.html Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:24:01 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/15/nowplaying-nothing-manor-jerry-harrison.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jerry Harrison &amp; Adrian Belew - Remain in Light Live (2024). Fan shot from a single camera with moderately good stereo sound, this is most of the album, additional tracks, and even a cover of Thela Hun Ginjeet. #music #livemusic <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w3srlMKdSU">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/429a1171ed.jpg" width="600" height="150" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/11/the-wife-and-i-have.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:35:12 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/11/the-wife-and-i-have.html <p>The wife and I have been seriously diggin' on #Goose of late, and this new-to-us video is a fantastic illustration of their greatness. Bring over the peeps and turn it up, then prepare to grin until it hurts. #music #jambands <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF2QKZ823HY">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/09/nowplaying-nothing-manor-rush-time.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:56:32 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/09/nowplaying-nothing-manor-rush-time.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Rush Time Machine Live (Cleveland 2011). At some point I&rsquo;ll need to write about #Rush and what they mean to me. For now, just watch the best trio in rock for nearly 3 hours. #music #rock #progrock <a href="https://youtu.be/a0sbKY0K5as">youtu.be/a0sbKY0K5&hellip;</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/29dd57ece0.jpg" width="600" height="346" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/09/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-waterboys.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 11:29:11 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/09/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-waterboys.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Waterboys - Fisherman&rsquo;s Blues Collectors Edition (2006 Remaster). The band&rsquo;s fourth album from 1988 produced the best known song from Mike Scott&rsquo;s project, World Party. #music #rock #folkrock <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6X5MqPZhX07i3oj7-0jNcQrAsYyk552q&amp;si=LpDBt4WrbrmsJORQ">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/1d238c04d6.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/08/nowplaying-nothing-manor-dan-wilson.html Sat, 08 Mar 2025 12:32:07 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/08/nowplaying-nothing-manor-dan-wilson.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Dan Wilson - Re-Covered (2017). You know Dan for Closing Time (Semisonic) and songs he&rsquo;s written for artists like Adele, John Legend, Taylor Swift, and more. Here he covers some in his own way. #music #pop #rock <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNM__tTgM7RbI8PKrrOwySNk4pBfMj83D&amp;si=NwLZYMxxJWsMRJeu">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/f4ae2eb3fd.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/08/nowplaying-nothing-manor-charles-bradley.html Sat, 08 Mar 2025 11:08:10 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/08/nowplaying-nothing-manor-charles-bradley.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Charles Bradley Live at WDR&rsquo;s Rockpalast (2013). You can feel every raw ounce of pain from his tragic life and his deep love of 60&rsquo;s #soul and #RandB in every second of his performance. Watch now and revel. #music #livemusic #youtube <a href="https://youtu.be/u1477zQ4Au0">youtu.be/u1477zQ4A&hellip;</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/2fdec82e4a.jpg" width="600" height="339" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/07/nowplaying-nothing-manor-guns-n.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:24:11 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/07/nowplaying-nothing-manor-guns-n.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Guns N' Roses - Use Your Illusion II (2022 Remaster). I haven&rsquo;t fired up any GNR for at least two decades, and they were hot amongst my pot-smoking pals back in the day. Not sure why I stopped. #music #rock #hardrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfS6y9lIweW6xSixUh0MiGy3SvyFymyin">www.youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/4bdfc098c1.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/07/nowplaying-nothing-manor-jethro-tull.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:38:04 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/07/nowplaying-nothing-manor-jethro-tull.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jethro Tull - Curious Ruminant (2025). Ian Anderson&rsquo;s Tull and voice have aged poorly over the years, but this is the first new album that feels like real Tull in decades, if a tad muted. #music #progrock #folkrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ-CVuhDkW5LyvXkC3yr6Fa4REzZKzFyp">www.youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/a278b2b4c9.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/07/nowplaying-nothing-manor-karmakanic-transmutation.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:16:25 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/07/nowplaying-nothing-manor-karmakanic-transmutation.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: KARMAKANIC - Transmutation (2025). The first new album from Jonas Reingold&rsquo;s KARMAKANIC in nearly a decade. Features Simon Phillips, Steve Hackett, Nick D&rsquo;Virgilio, and more. #music #prog #progrock #neoprog <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Az35yv7pFM">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/3b21be3229.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/07/nowplaying-nothing-manor-bob-mould.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:23:24 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/07/nowplaying-nothing-manor-bob-mould.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Bob Mould - Here We Go Crazy (2025). Starting to check out the new releases, and there&rsquo;s new Bob!! YAY!! No full album on YouTube yet, so here&rsquo;s the title track. #music #rock #hardrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9WNAhNrmEM">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/45911142fe.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/05/nowplaying-nothing-manor-descartes-a.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:55:36 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/05/nowplaying-nothing-manor-descartes-a.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Descartes A Kant - Live on KEXP (2024). I get serious DEVO vibes from this band, but they&rsquo;ve created their own sound, and I&rsquo;m diggin' it. Definitely worth 45 minutes of your time. #music #rock #neopunk #DAK <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88An9-G25Ts">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/6b0e27e518.jpg" width="600" height="317" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-various-artists.html Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:37:17 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-various-artists.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Various Artists - Bass Anthology: Vol. 1 (2021). I can&rsquo;t find any info other than it&rsquo;s from France, focuses on bass players, and is only on Apple Music so I made a playlist of what I could find. #music #bass #jazz #funk #soul #blues <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ-CVuhDkW5IUiRfsKjjB4AIoMU_KN1zD">www.youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/bdd409f56e.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-lari-basilio.html Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:27:06 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-lari-basilio.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Lari Basilio - Far More (2019). How many lawyers do you know who can shred like this, and with range like Eric Johnson and does an MJ cover!? Not many, I&rsquo;m guessing. One complaint&hellip; the album is too short! #music #instrumental #rock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c2Ny3IN1sA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/db2ad3590e.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-steely-dan.html Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:16:30 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-steely-dan.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Steely Dan - Two Against Nature Live @ Sony Studios NYC (2000). As was typical of the era the audio is phenomenal but the video is 4:3 and blurry. Doesn&rsquo;t matter. Still fantastic. Thanks for everything, Walter! #music #jazzrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAoYeKonM7s">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/b9a8ba9a95.png" width="600" height="399" alt=""><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/c2f554e56a.jpg" width="600" height="458" alt=""></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-simon-phillips.html Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:42:06 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-simon-phillips.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simon Phillips - Protocol IV (2017). With Greg Howe on guitar, Ernest Tibbs on bass, and Dennis Hamm on keys. The first I&rsquo;d heard of Simon was on Celtic Run, the sixth track. I&rsquo;ve tucked in fully since. #music #jazz #jazzfusion <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej7zXxhdn5o&amp;list=PLatlXE4uwf0zoUXYRWReeF6Q3tbiEQnYb">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/a1a845029f.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/04/the-wife-recently-discovered-goose.html Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:32:24 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/04/the-wife-recently-discovered-goose.html <p>The wife recently discovered #Goose, an amazing new-ish #JamBand, and we&rsquo;ve been digging into their epic shows. I&rsquo;d read in #Wikipedia that they had a special guest drummer a couple years ago, and found it. Enjoy! #music #rock #muppets <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eth4y7YHfJQ">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/03/nowplaying-nothing-manor-lee-ritenour.html Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:55:19 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/03/nowplaying-nothing-manor-lee-ritenour.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Lee Ritenour &amp; Mike Stern with The Freeway Band - Live at Blue Note Tokyo (2011). Today is def Simon Phillips day, as he plays drums in this show with John Beasley on keys, and Melvin Davis on bass. #music #jazz #jazzfusion <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8EH3sxS86k">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/09c4130660.jpg" width="600" height="352" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/03/174943.html Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:49:43 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/03/174943.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simon Phillips - Protocol III (2015). The third album in the series, featuring the same crew from Protocol II. Narmada bangs right out of the gate, and I&rsquo;m quite fond of Circle Seven. #music #jazzfusion #jazzrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_keaz9GkppA8bZqEwKaLtNO-vFfG2-5SNE">www.youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/81fca5e2ae.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/03/153957.html Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:39:57 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/03/153957.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simon Phillips - Protocol II (2013). The second album, featuring Andy Timmons (G), Steve Weingart (K), and Earnest Tibbs (B), would settle the #rock-oriented sound of Simon&rsquo;s #JazzFusion into it&rsquo;s ongoing format. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKpWDGxRKTY&amp;list=PLfJndz0utgOMRMQ_fkqojTUnPGZe104Ev">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/ff845e2afc.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/03/nowplaying-nothing-manor-simon-phillips.html Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:11:16 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/03/nowplaying-nothing-manor-simon-phillips.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simon Phillips - Protocol (1989). The first in a series of projects that would bring together a rotating group of talented musicians to make #rock oriented #jazzfusion. There are five albums&hellip; so far. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-q01ZqnXEA&amp;list=PLlMez0-VSR7A_ROrX4whTaqSfwGO4q_zs">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/589e284840.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/01/nowplaying-live-goose-night-in.html Sat, 01 Mar 2025 17:28:02 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/01/nowplaying-live-goose-night-in.html <p>#NowPlaying #Live - #Goose - Night 1 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Just started about half an hour ago and the shows go for around three hours. #music #rock #jambands #Goose #youtube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IDk8unLyIc&amp;pp=ygUFZ29vc2U%3D">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/13d585f534.jpg" width="600" height="336" alt="A still image of the band Goose playing live. "> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/03/01/nowplaying-nothing-manor-rush-snakes.html Sat, 01 Mar 2025 15:39:16 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/03/01/nowplaying-nothing-manor-rush-snakes.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Rush - Snakes &amp; Arrows (2007). It&rsquo;s Rush. What more is there to say about one of the greatest #rock bands of all time, a trio that sounded like a much larger band. Much love, Neil. #music #progrock #hardrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DscNegHDJ9c&amp;list=OLAK5uy_kSfDoXSz5eroLWEFP7JHSJ2K6uTd1GsbU">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/066a847cc1.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/27/nowplaying-nothing-manor-big-country.html Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:21:50 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/27/nowplaying-nothing-manor-big-country.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Big Country - The Crossing (1983). While the US ate up the single &ldquo;In a Big Country&rdquo; we ignored the rest of the album. That&rsquo;s a shame because it&rsquo;s freaking amazing. Great band. #music #rock #folkrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7614_a7i2s&amp;list=PLLy1F0NPv5go2vbPduBgyJBCRAnk6wiov">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/e793b5e94d.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/cf4f0514bb.jpg" width="600" height="600" alt=""></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/27/nowplaying-nothing-manor-al-di.html Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:15:59 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/27/nowplaying-nothing-manor-al-di.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Al Di Meola - One of These Nights (2005). This is the full live show on #YouTube, and I am in awe. #prog #jazzfusion, #latinjazz #soundtrack and more, I&rsquo;m left stunned. The remastered album is on #AppleMusic #music #live <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUA2qJgR3T4">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/05d83ef121.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/27/nowplaying-nothing-manor-yellowjackets-fasten.html Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:20:32 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/27/nowplaying-nothing-manor-yellowjackets-fasten.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Yellowjackets - Fasten Up (2025). The title track on this album is a monster of #JazzFusion. The rest of the cuts run the gamut of fusion with emotional highs and lows. Now in my library for regular listens. #music #jazz <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLalXv04jTra3JGZuQkYHoUzj_A6ajiuWO&amp;si=9b2R2OTY5y-6GZoH">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/194e72863f.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/27/nowplaying-nothing-manor-david-lee.html Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:20:38 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/27/nowplaying-nothing-manor-david-lee.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: David Lee Roth - The Warner Recordings (1985-1994)(2025). This boxset includes fully remastered repros of DLR&rsquo;s debut EP, Eat &lsquo;em and Smile, Skyscraper, and Your Filthy Little Mouth. Sounds great so far. #music #rock #hardrock <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m0ekEimruYJT86-EFD4dAmb2KhuYxBWKI&amp;si=TOcZiIo32cd-14Nw">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/81eb46fafe.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/27/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-smithereens.html Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:42:16 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/27/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-smithereens.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Smithereens - God Save The Smithereens Deluxe Edition (1999). The final studio album from this underrated #rock band, this version combines the album with Pat DiNizio&rsquo;s Songs and Sounds debut solo album and bonus tracks. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drG-kU2PFyI&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nP0cmTSWD9qeA-nSz3J3be_bSkGVzJVjs">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/f055d26094.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/25/nowplaying-nothing-manor-michael-penn.html Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:12:28 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/25/nowplaying-nothing-manor-michael-penn.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Michael Penn - MP4 (Days Since a Lost Time Accident)(2000). Suggestion: Dive into No Myth, Free-For-All, and Resigned, in that order, before moving on to this. This is Penn&rsquo;s album and not radio-ready, but It&rsquo;s deep and textured. #music #pop <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7nmsVTYMrk&amp;list=PL2lmlzmy_BfSmP8X0LXVL5w99VkPpu6u5">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/d948a32673.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/24/revere-kier-with-this-hour.html Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:37:00 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/24/revere-kier-with-this-hour.html <p>Revere Kier with this 8-hour long remix of #AppleTV&rsquo;s theme to their hit show, #Severance. Seems like the perfect vibe for refining data at your MDR. Feed your inner innie and outtie at the same time! #music #television #ODESZA #ambience <a href="https://youtu.be/JRnDYB28bL8">youtu.be/JRnDYB28b&hellip;</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/24/nowplaying-nothing-manor-yes-fragile.html Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:45:47 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/24/nowplaying-nothing-manor-yes-fragile.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Yes - Fragile Super Deluxe (2024 Remaster). THIS is my first love in music. I was born in &lsquo;68 and #Fragile dropped in &lsquo;71, #Yes&rsquo; 4th studio release it is a #masterpiece, and this version is 4.5 hours of material. #music #progrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk3HBb0mh5Q&amp;list=PL2byhjvwcjEd4UmJXCjiJVvs0SR4Opu9z">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/scr-20250224-fwi.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/24/nowplaying-nothing-manor-yes-the.html Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:08:11 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/24/nowplaying-nothing-manor-yes-the.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Yes - The Ladder (1999). To this day it still surprises me that this is their 18th studio album. The entire album feels like a wonderful blend of classic and 90125/Big Generator era Yes with some clever callbacks. #music #progrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpLm4Nh7jNM&amp;list=PL59orJUqhigS2Tp135MHmTX7_ljthT9-V">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/scr-20250224-dlv.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/23/nowplaying-nothing-manor-dada-el.html Sun, 23 Feb 2025 17:17:59 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/23/nowplaying-nothing-manor-dada-el.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: dada - El Subliminoso (1996). Another killer LA band that I used to have on heavy rotation. Michael Gurley (G) and Joie Calio (B) both sang lead with great harmonies, with Phil Leavitt on drums. #music #altrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLQKrQu_pgU&amp;list=PLgDSIOIW79c2gPv6abvrzdA0v9NSGjgYQ">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/scr-20250223-m6p.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/21/i-was-previously-unaware-that.html Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:20:29 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/21/i-was-previously-unaware-that.html <p>I was previously unaware that Andy Summers (The Police) had worked with Robert Fripp (King Crimson) but this video is not a surprise to me. This is Parade from their 1984 album Bewitched. Very odd but also too short! #music #progrock #instrumental <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU46YUBbf2s">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/21/i-promised-more-live-bigwreck.html Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:36:58 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/21/i-promised-more-live-bigwreck.html <p>I promised more live #BigWreck, and I&rsquo;m now delivering. The attached playlist is the entire Suhr Factory show from 2015. Enjoy, though I say that knowing you will&hellip; not hoping ;) #music #rock #hardrock #progrock <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXiIgro482cmYOUiwbP3_VD85puzVH_dN&amp;si=6ac0VqJUA_Ml-wVn">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/21/nowplaying-nothing-manor-grant-lee.html Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:06 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/21/nowplaying-nothing-manor-grant-lee.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Grant Lee Buffalo - Jubilee (1988). This LA trio, previously recording as Shiva Burlesque, brought an electrified edge to their folky, Americana sound. This is one of the few bands that sound a lot bigger than they are. #music #altrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxRtdgILFUk&amp;list=PLZR1qpH2lDE112rktHNmxzxfh6Jq-nxkm">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/scr-20250221-lv1.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/20/nowplaying-nothing-manor-genesis-abacab.html Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:57:51 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/20/nowplaying-nothing-manor-genesis-abacab.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Genesis - Abacab (1981). I adore this album, even more so now that I&rsquo;ve found out that it&rsquo;s also one of Ian Thornley&rsquo;s favorites, too. I&rsquo;m beaming :) #music #genesis #prog #progrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCsPjYcTQ_M&amp;list=OLAK5uy_m8JrDGEMcsaFwHwpgxvS2ZKglgwH0qgsY">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/scr-20250220-nfg.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/20/if-you-are-unfamiliar-with.html Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:49:37 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/20/if-you-are-unfamiliar-with.html <p>If you are unfamiliar with Canada&rsquo;s Ian Thornley and #BigWreck, prepare yourself for some lessons. I&rsquo;m going to be posting live track videos for a bit, some solo, others with the band. We&rsquo;ll start here with Frozen Pond from 2016. #music #YouTube #rock #prog <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9311VAKAb0">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/16/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-cars.html Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:16:43 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/16/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-cars.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Cars - Candy-O (1979). It&rsquo;s rare for a sophomore album from a band to chart better than their debut, but The Cars did it. Blending #rock, #pop, #newwave, #artrock, and #punk, Rick Ocasek and crew brought their own sound to the party #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woceVRLKtMw&amp;list=PLQxo8OvVvJ1VnEKEQNSIX8-K-kmsQbozf">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/08a917215d.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/16/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-breeders.html Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:21:50 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/16/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-breeders.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Breeders - Last Splash 30th Anniversary Edition (2023 Remaster). I&rsquo;ve loved this band since I first heard &lsquo;Cannonball&rsquo; on the radio, and the Deal sisters are fantastic. #music #rock #postpunk #punk <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sq9i-3WLiI&amp;list=PLWVreuogjhtCHLZTXTm00J6VYL8scOF6J">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/9f15ef4a58.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/15/nowplaying-nothing-manor-donald-fagan.html Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:34:31 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/15/nowplaying-nothing-manor-donald-fagan.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Donald Fagan - The Nightfly: Live (2021). An extraordinary album already this live rendition does the impossible and makes it an even more astonishing listen. The downside; like the OG, it&rsquo;s too short so turn on repeat. #music #pop #jazz <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-syoRCrC3qE&amp;list=PLfJndz0utgOOyCQWBjizBq1iaFNQ0wYsC">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/19dba54067.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/15/nowplaying-nothing-manor-steely-dan.html Sat, 15 Feb 2025 09:17:11 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/15/nowplaying-nothing-manor-steely-dan.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Steely Dan - Northeast Corridor: Steely Dan Live (2021). What is there to say but that we&rsquo;ve gotten precious few live Dan albums (precisely two) and it is, unquestionably, the superior. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZCzPMFE_ws&amp;list=PLGr1IYuG8WwsxQfHRJxLPE3K9LuYLiwQ5">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/3940d589bc.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/14/nowplaying-nothing-manor-dream-theater.html Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:10:09 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/14/nowplaying-nothing-manor-dream-theater.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Dream Theater - Parasomnia (2025). DT&rsquo;s latest album and my very first listen. There&rsquo;s some Mindcrime vibe in the opening measures, then it dives into a medley. Strong concept album energy. 20 min. closing track, too. #music #progmetal #prog <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSBWvYm8t6ubbKlqsPc4rF9YrTP0Zl6Md&amp;si=mh8LOzSrRa57Mogg">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/14/nowplaying-nothing-manor-michael-penn.html Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:12:51 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/14/nowplaying-nothing-manor-michael-penn.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Michael Penn - Palms &amp; Runes, Tarot &amp; Tea (2007). I don&rsquo;t typically listen to compilations preferring the OG albums, but this one is special, and so is Michael. MAKE MORE ALBUMS, MICHAEL!!! #music #pop #rock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJYR5eLDdTw&amp;list=PLw1Km-CSeMrQrVx25nAHz-gPHpKeLLznt">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/13/i-didnt-bother-watching-superb.html Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:19:55 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/13/i-didnt-bother-watching-superb.html <p>I didn&rsquo;t bother watching Superb Owl LIX, but I should have. Kendrick killed the #halftime show, and watching it on YouTube I see he spoke loud if you were willing to listen and see with open ears and eyes. #music #superbowl #resistfascism #resisthate <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ajnW0k0dM0">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-michael.html Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:15:52 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-michael.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Michael Landau Group - Organic Instrumentals (2012). Landau is one of those legendary session guitarists you&rsquo;ve never heard of. Check Wikipedia. This album is a quiet bomb and is amazing. A must listen. #music #jazz #jazzfusion <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT5Mzf98kls&amp;list=PLtlNFtEji3_hWVTi3Sj1ZfSqpf0sMasjy">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/134d80079b.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-simon-oslender.html Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:48:40 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-simon-oslender.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simon Oslender, Steve Gadd &amp; Will Lee - All That Matters (Bonus Edition)(2025). Featuring Bruno Müller, Jakob Manz &amp; Nils Landgren. At near 80 years old, Steve Gadd is still a titan on the drums. #music #jazz #jazzfusion <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYGw9OTEdVM&amp;list=PLOSh9hU5Cii5AhTVcc9XV7i0cawmX2VEZ">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/b8c20c5e82.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-kings-x.html Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:33:05 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-kings-x.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: King&rsquo;s X - Faith Hope Love (1990). I had this album on repeat for some time. Doug, Jerry, and Ty are true musician&rsquo;s musicians, have been cited as the originators of grunge by Pearl Jam&rsquo;s Jeff Ament, and rock. #music #progrock #altrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7sOWjkoGI&amp;list=PLA2K7Uhu9TwDZbH5GRJLdhx8GyNZ8yylu">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/f482899710.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-jazz-pistols.html Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:36:52 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-jazz-pistols.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jazz Pistols - Special Treatment (2001). This underrated German #JazzFusion trio that plays what they call &ldquo;Energy Jazz&rdquo; is a showcase of three extraordinary musicians who regularly surprise and delight. #music #jazz <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osFQkXa_8Oo&amp;list=PLX5RigdWM2vLJD4qJvHVmade862PcnuZa">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/48d0ea1cfb.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-faith-no.html Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:39:04 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-faith-no.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Faith No More - Angel Dust (1993). Some FNM for the hard core bangers, this album doesn&rsquo;t stray too far from their funky metal sound, but a solid release for long time fans. Also, be aggressive and a sultry cover of &ldquo;Easy&rdquo;. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0tUb-87kP8&amp;pp=ygUYZmFpdGggbm8gbW9yZSBhbmdlbCBkdXN0">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/ba040fcdab.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/09/nowplaying-nothing-manor-faith-no.html Sun, 09 Feb 2025 21:19:49 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/09/nowplaying-nothing-manor-faith-no.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Faith No More - King for a Day&hellip; Fool for a Lifetime (1995). Amazing album with wild shifts in genre and tone, and a read of the #Wikipedia entry is&hellip; amazing. #music #punk #deathmetal #jazz #soul are just a few. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOkh5hxPY6s&amp;list=PLBnJv6rImVe_Djedd-opTn8SUNuFNxrL9">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/da469310b2.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/09/183135.html Sun, 09 Feb 2025 19:31:35 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/09/183135.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jason Falkner - I&rsquo;m OK, You&rsquo;re OK (2007). The US release didn&rsquo;t actually drop until 2010 and with a new version of the opening track &lsquo;This Time&rsquo;, and different mix on &lsquo;The Knew&rsquo;, and a 4.5dB bump in gain. #PowerPop #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Rnc0lSZSY&amp;list=PL_Y3OazfTOWzRPkq6dXB_ZMZshD_M5BjK">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/ff685e1309.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/09/144449.html Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:44:49 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/09/144449.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jason Falkner - Can You Still Feel (1999). He played with the Three O&rsquo;Clock, Jellyfish, and was part of The Grays for their legendary single album, Ro Sham Bo, then went solo. This is his 2nd solo effort. #PowerPop #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TukUXQXCVHs&amp;list=PLfyVvFTGLui3mXGw_ZElSobhBPCI8e2dA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/e48e7f2542.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/09/nowplaying-nothing-manor-jason-falkner.html Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:59:26 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/09/nowplaying-nothing-manor-jason-falkner.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jason Falkner - Bliss Descending EP (2004). Jason is a #PowerPop deity of the highest order. As a multi-instrumentalist, he plays everything on his albums except the strings. There needs to be more Falkner! #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0uyRM8_NgA&amp;list=PL6S_KfLt97PYER-38mPe5xbcVqdtBmzdj">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/d6f81b3232.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/08/nowplaying-nothing-manor-level-running.html Sat, 08 Feb 2025 08:53:19 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/08/nowplaying-nothing-manor-level-running.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Level 42 - Running in the Family (Super Deluxe Edition)(2012). Combining #jazz, #pop, #rock, and #funk into infectious grooves is a staple of Level 42, and Mark King is a beast of a bassist. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3U29XQGptM&amp;list=PLy334-fF2BEwrl7GKUguFgP2a20WWDRg6">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/78addb91a7.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/07/nowplaying-nothing-manor-faith-no.html Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:38:10 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/07/nowplaying-nothing-manor-faith-no.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Faith No More - Album of The Year Deluxe Edition (2016 Remaster Version). I don&rsquo;t know of any bands like FNM. #Punk. #Metal. #Prog. #Experimental. #Jazz. #Lounge. Yes, and more, and not all at the same time. Marvelous. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YdUKULFZZ4&amp;list=PLujeb5vZrBHO0lFzIoNG_tfALVn6Lx6w8">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/ff98da7eef.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/05/ah-the-legendary-wayne-shorter.html Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:07:41 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/05/ah-the-legendary-wayne-shorter.html <p>Ah, the legendary Wayne Shorter on sax, Danilo Pérez on piano, John Patitucci on bass, and Brian Blade on drums performing Angola in 2002 on NDR, Hamburg, Germany&rsquo;s public radio service. NDR is really, really good at this. #music #jazz #livejazz <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K52-i_7cMQk">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/05/now-playing-nothing-manor-big.html Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:20:52 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/05/now-playing-nothing-manor-big.html <p>#Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Big Wreck - 7.x (2021-2023). Released as three EPs, this &ldquo;album&rdquo; is the result of frontman Ian Thornley&rsquo;s ideas on the changing landscape of listener preferences. Today&rsquo;s playlist combines all three. #music #canrock #progrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDAxInpnEDA&amp;list=PLcrcBKjnkuxLQvhuymVp_dvIwspNlsMfI">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/789ba9f4b3.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/be86af9d90.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/7afdcf6c8a.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-big-wreck.html Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:06:26 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-big-wreck.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Big Wreck - In Loving Memory of - 20th Anniversary Special Edition (1997). Going back to their first album, and yes, they have been around that long and have always sounded that good. #music #progrock #bigwreck <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBimj74Dx8A&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nP1MRPEQDtk7ZaLKpOYfyfsB8pYLklgEY">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/088ab4e85c.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/03/nowplaying-nothing-manor-big-wreck.html Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:48:59 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/03/nowplaying-nothing-manor-big-wreck.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Big Wreck - Ghosts (2014). Track #2, I Digress, was my intro to BW, as it popped up in a Spotify playlist I&rsquo;d set up to play music like Simon Phillips Protocol albums. Kind of a stretch, but I&rsquo;m grateful. #music #altrock #progrock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_BRaYUXIQA&amp;list=PLyrvX_GO2lzS86EZv1g_F-tjFGIEY9wTu">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/46863ba843.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/03/nowplaying-nothing-manor-coldplay-xy.html Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:46:19 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/03/nowplaying-nothing-manor-coldplay-xy.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Coldplay - X&amp;Y (2005). My favorite album from this UK outfit. They have an uncanny ability to inject emotion into their #Pop #Rock compositions. And yet, Chris is inconsistent live. Oh well. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j37GED-AR3M&amp;list=PLZ9DoO2uX9wU6UFsWRnHBavSMp5dfz0kS">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/f92ccc8088.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/03/nowplaying-nothing-manor-chad-smiths.html Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:00:13 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/03/nowplaying-nothing-manor-chad-smiths.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Chad Smith&rsquo;s Bombastic Meatbats - Live Meat and Potatoes (2012). Chad is more than just the battarista for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He&rsquo;s bombastic in other ways, just like the opening track. #music #jazzfusion #funk <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBFFwGEV1l0&amp;list=PLKhoKxOkmRPrm8sPEPLfvkkJlIYf7cGdd">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/0f4dc16245.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/02/nowplaying-nothing-manor-bruce-hornsby.html Sun, 02 Feb 2025 14:50:33 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/02/nowplaying-nothing-manor-bruce-hornsby.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Bruce Hornsby - Intersections <a href="2006">1985 - 2005</a>. This boxset covers a wide range of material, test pieces, covers, and live tracks from his first 20 years. A true testament to his underrated genius. #music #BruceHornsby <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5AF2WbiptU&amp;list=OLAK5uy_mbuhyGF_YrkmGQMbL-ezwrB_dqxvvDLvs">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/414f896c8c.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/01/155745.html Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:57:45 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/01/155745.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Big Wreck - Ghosts (2014). Hard to believe I&rsquo;ve been listening to BW for a decade now as this is the first album I bought and discovered that Ian Thornley is amazing. #RIP Brian. You are sorely missed. #FuckCancer #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxggBQKI_lk&amp;list=OLAK5uy_mq-apG7SWEIrxwZeWcHwS6LF6wosFJjLM">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/8cbd4dcd30.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/02/01/nowplaying-nothing-manor-big-wreck.html Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:03:32 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/02/01/nowplaying-nothing-manor-big-wreck.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Big Wreck - Albatross (2012). One of my favorite #rock bands, up there with Rush and Yes. #music #alternativerock #progrock #boston #canada <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXqFvjCSW7c&amp;list=PL4FH7geiKdo2cOI7_JMYUAGOduTBIBkbB">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/88d85110c9.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/30/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-shaming.html Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:15:32 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/30/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-shaming.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Shaming of The True - A Live Tribute to Kevin Gilbert (2014). We sadly lost Kevin in 1996, but over his 30 years on Earth he made an impact and remains a #ProgRock icon. Performed by The Virgilives. #music #KevinGilbert <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCa2XPSn5SNfMM2zUWvFi6VCh7kdvsA8N&amp;si=0YU6Ue7UVQJarOGb">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/f7c8a25c1e.jpg" width="600" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/29/nowplaying-nothing-manor-joe-satriani.html Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:18:16 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/29/nowplaying-nothing-manor-joe-satriani.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Joe Satriani - Flying in a Blue Dream (1989). Back when he had hair and used vocalists. Not a fantastic album, but has a number of solid tracks. I suggest Surfing With The Alien, if you&rsquo;re interested. #music #rock #guitar <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkSZ76_Jp-Y">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/4f2109e57e.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/29/nowplaying-nothing-manor-poi-dog.html Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:40:53 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/29/nowplaying-nothing-manor-poi-dog.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Poi Dog Pondering - 7 (2008). I can&rsquo;t say I&rsquo;ve ever listened to this band, but I&rsquo;ve heard of them. Maybe from the radio in the olden days. I am enjoying this album, though. Nice, groovy #alternative #pop. #music #applemusic #</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/703aeac066.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/28/nowplaying-nothing-manor-riverside-live.html Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:23:11 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/28/nowplaying-nothing-manor-riverside-live.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Riverside - Live ID. (2025). A new release from the #Polish #ProgRock band, this 2-hour live album is from their tour supporting their 2023 album, ID.Entity. Sounds really great, too! #music #prog <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJJC7QysRp0">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/62fccb15e8.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/28/nowplaying-nothing-manor-tears-for.html Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:44:29 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/28/nowplaying-nothing-manor-tears-for.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Tears for Fears - The Seeds of Love (Super Deluxe)(2022). Often lauded as groundbreaking, TfF remains criminally underrated. This 4-disc box set might just change your mind. Set aside some quality time. #music #tearsforfears <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI6kLIhBBwmRzTTacYij4o09z1KwlvyOz&amp;si=UZdcPknfLb7D5CzR">youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/9fa7848502.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/27/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-bs.html Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:50:01 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/27/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-bs.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The B-52&rsquo;s - WHAMMY! (1983). My first B-52&rsquo;s album. I was enamored with their energy and quirkiness. They sounded like nothing else, and I essentially grew up on KROQ which was first to get almost everything. #music #pop #newwave <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lbLq3eDahDgsbTnjeLxRpD763TTB16KCY&amp;playnext=1&amp;index=1">www.youtube.com/playlist</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/a9b2c01fab.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/25/140931.html Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:09:31 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/25/140931.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Barenaked Ladies - Maybe You Should Drive (1994). Seeing as how I played #BNL&rsquo;s Stunt, I figured I&rsquo;d put on the first album of their I bought :) #music #AAA #PopRock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LRiGkiluXA&amp;list=OLAK5uy_n8XzdeP0nMnlAVauoihO1nJCHX85IUsE4">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/bf0d7bbee3.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/25/nowplaying-nothing-manor-barenaked-ladies.html Sat, 25 Jan 2025 13:40:34 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/25/nowplaying-nothing-manor-barenaked-ladies.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Barenaked Ladies - Stunt (20th Anniversary Edition)(1998). Great album from a wonderful band from the heyday or #AAA on the radio. A shoutout to #ThePointFM in #Vermont! #music #barenakedladies <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL2IZ6-QvjU&amp;list=PLQvL6GLJiX91nGS8Ps9M3gguZkXYv3X6C">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/cf1f36a32c.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/25/nowplaying-nothing-manor-cheap-trick.html Sat, 25 Jan 2025 11:29:16 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/25/nowplaying-nothing-manor-cheap-trick.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Cheap Trick - Heaven Tonight (1978). I just love Cheap Trick. Fantastic rock band. Enormous catalog of music. Get diggin'! #music #cheaptrick <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeKHow0Mw2w">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/23578dd913.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/24/nowwatching-nothing-manor-oddleaf-ethereal.html Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:12:05 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/24/nowwatching-nothing-manor-oddleaf-ethereal.html <p>#NowWatching @ Nothing Manor: Oddleaf - Ethereal Melodies (2024). A new French #ProgressiveRock band I&rsquo;ve been made aware of, this track has some serious #prog chops! I&rsquo;m about to listen to more and will share per usual. #music #progrock #france <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SB_cqRiahg">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/23/nowwatching-nothing-manor-welcome-to.html Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:04:55 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/23/nowwatching-nothing-manor-welcome-to.html <p>#NowWatching @ Nothing Manor: Welcome to The Darkness (2023). A #documentary about the bombastic arena rock band, their fall from grace, and how they started to climb back up despite serious challenges. #movies #TheDarkness #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdQzLX8n3f0">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/f7963f4c29.png" width="553" height="600" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/23/nowplaying-nothing-manor-cheap-trick.html Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:55:43 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/23/nowplaying-nothing-manor-cheap-trick.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live (2009). The band known as &ldquo;The Beatles of Japan&rdquo; plays The Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album live. So meta in the best possible way! Great album. #music #rock #cheaptrick <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkJDJzLbb2o">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/1aea099e33.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/23/nowplaying-nothing-manor-dream-theater.html Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:55:34 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/23/nowplaying-nothing-manor-dream-theater.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Dream Theater - Images and Words (1992). Having listened to #ProgRock for years, I was blown away by Pull Me Under on the radio and immediately bought the album. #music #progmetal <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0najyrwX6c">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/6e82f0f655.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/23/nowplaying-nothing-manor-steve-hackett.html Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:12:16 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/23/nowplaying-nothing-manor-steve-hackett.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Steve Hackett - Live Magic at Trading Boundaries (2025). More &ldquo;unbound&rdquo; as opposed to &ldquo;unplugged&rdquo; as described by Nick Tate @ Prog Report, the former Genesis lead guitarist reimagines numerous tracks from his long musical history. #music #acoustic <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfnwYd2IyYs">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/8f125768ca.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/22/nowplaying-nothing-manor-oz-noy.html Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:55:55 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/22/nowplaying-nothing-manor-oz-noy.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Oz Noy &amp; Andrew Synowiec - Recreational Substance (2025). DAYUM!! First gear is a kick in the pants, but shifting to second is lighting the house on fire! #JazzFusion is alive and fighting anything that moves and I&rsquo;m here for it! #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAicxpRJZCE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/a618b95089.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/20/nowplaying-nothing-manor-john-mayer.html Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:55:05 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/20/nowplaying-nothing-manor-john-mayer.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: John Mayer - Continuum (2006). Very solid studio album and the last of Mayer&rsquo;s I would truly enjoy. Good to put on and groove to whilst you do something. #music #poprock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pquX7Ya4-wE&amp;list=PLNPGM2D7aODdsZuVXnlSgnmlNleapbaZz">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/e6479c7844.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/20/things-you-can-do-instead.html Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:59:15 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/20/things-you-can-do-instead.html <p>Don&rsquo;t watch the news today since all they&rsquo;ll be talking about is how great and normal it is to just hand an entire country over to a criminal in the name of a democracy that&rsquo;s been utterly broken and shreaded. If that leaves you unsure of what to do instead, here are some suggestions:</p> <ul> <li>Listen to some music. I&rsquo;ve been sharing my album plays, and here&rsquo;s a list of them that I refresh a few times a week. <a href="https://tavexocor.shop/nothing-manor-jukebox/">tavexocor.shop/nothing-m&hellip;</a></li> <li>Go for a walk</li> <li>Spend time with friends</li> <li>Play a game like a board game, video games, or get into table-top role-playing games (TTRPG), or even just a few dozen rounds of poker</li> <li>Read a book like Isaac Asimov&rsquo;s Robot series, many of which are murder mysteries. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_series">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robo&hellip;</a></li> <li>Nap in a patch of sunlight or next to a warming fire with your kids and/or pets</li> <li>Bake something like biscuits or pie or some nice, big potatoes and stuff them with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives, or whatever you like</li> <li>Help out at your local homeless shelter or donate some old clothes to families in need</li> <li>If you can afford it, slap a few hundred bucks on a gift card, go to that store, and pay for everyone until it runs out</li> <li>Stop and smell some roses</li> <li>Watch a movie or three like The Wild Robot (2024 on Apple TV, Google Play, Amazon Prime and more)</li> <li>Write something nice on a pad of paper about nice and/or hopeful for yourself or someone you like</li> <li>Get out an old computer and install Linux Mint and engage in some joyful technological discovery. <a href="https://linuxmint.com">linuxmint.com</a></li> <li>Go out on a thrift shop crawl in your local area and buy some old things to give them a new home</li> </ul> <p>And if you must watch TV, then allow me to suggest one of the single most joyful and affirming shows ever made;l Netflix&rsquo;s <em>Somebody Feed Phil</em>. You will not regret it. Well, you&rsquo;ll regret having trouble eating the food Phil eats, unless you live in one of the cities he&rsquo;s covered.</p> <p>Feel free to submit your own lists of things to do other than watch the news today. #animation #comics #manga #film #movies #linux #music #retrocomputing #humanrights #civilrights #scifi #tech #videogames #writing</p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/19/nowplaying-nothing-manor-toad-the.html Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:30:04 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/19/nowplaying-nothing-manor-toad-the.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Toad the Wet Sprocket - All You Want (Bonus Edition)(2023). This is a re-release of the 2011 re-recordings of the band re-performing a number of their popular songs in the studio. Some peeps find this disappointing. I like it. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYQf12MNOtc&amp;list=PLmbbc7fa_Jnj-2g5RkpYDPk-d4VmKWQfh">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/bc206b9521.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/19/nowplaying-nothing-manor-tal-wilkenfeld.html Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:04:12 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/19/nowplaying-nothing-manor-tal-wilkenfeld.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Tal Wilkenfeld - Transformation (2007). One of my favorite bassists. First saw her watching Jeff Beck Live at Ronnie Scott&rsquo;s. I believe she was 19 then. #music #jazzfusion <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnzPiIdyEnM&amp;list=PLJzIoUTz87Y3EPSXMvB_xRtx5FwkfjENA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/94fbedfe2a.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/18/since-bingo-cards-seem-to.html Sat, 18 Jan 2025 14:48:09 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/18/since-bingo-cards-seem-to.html <p>Since bingo cards seem to be the current metric by which culture is judged, I sure as hell didn&rsquo;t have &ldquo;Bitchin' New OK Go Music Video&rdquo; on mine. I&rsquo;ll have to watch it again for the lyrics, though. It&rsquo;s just too mesmerizing the first time! #music #pop #musicvideo <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOEULOSVNK4">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/18/nowplaying-nothing-manor-spocks-beard.html Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:28:26 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/18/nowplaying-nothing-manor-spocks-beard.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Spock&rsquo;s Beard (2007). The band&rsquo;s ninth album which was released to mixed reviews, still polarizes some listeners, but still garnered solid reviews. I personally love it. #music #ProgressiveRock <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcO5BGf9KSQ&amp;list=PLUJZt3v5xKEJw7vXdKHe2XXxlC6jwTEo7">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/301dda5107.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/17/nowplaying-nothing-manor-spocks-beard.html Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:46:11 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/17/nowplaying-nothing-manor-spocks-beard.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Spock&rsquo;s Beard - The Oblivion Particle (2015). Driving, melodic, #progressive #hardrock liberally tinged with a wry sense of humor and hints of #jazz here and there. Every album a concept. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I09_7u2KH-g&amp;list=OLAK5uy_n9UptEzV3CUtEuu6MN0cKIGexCbitO2ic">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/2e8162e7c1.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/16/nowplaying-nothing-manor-chris-cornell.html Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:23:51 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/16/nowplaying-nothing-manor-chris-cornell.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Chris Cornell - Euphoria Mourning (1999). Chris' first solo album that illustrated a more lyrical and pensive side of his vocal talent and compositional prowess. A must listen. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOw4-UY7p3Q&amp;list=OLAK5uy_m1TFEt_m54hEWk8EE48e3HlsHGIwfnJMw">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/2dd77e6d52.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/16/nowplaying-nothing-manor-soundgarden-superunknown.html Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:49:59 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/16/nowplaying-nothing-manor-soundgarden-superunknown.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Soundgarden - Superunknown (20th Anniversary)(1994). I still grieve the loss of Chris Cornell. He was an extraordinary vocalist, and this is an extraordinary album. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fELbXTDl5Ao&amp;list=OLAK5uy_kJxFpCNIHxeAUoovlRmuOOTZGZAuE79yY">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/71a381d99c.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/16/nowplaying-nothing-manor-death-cab.html Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:21:30 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/16/nowplaying-nothing-manor-death-cab.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Death Cab for Cutie - Transatlanticism (2003). It could just be my imagination, but DCFC just keeps getting better with every new album, but their fourth outing where they broke into the mainstream was already amazing. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD4RR4RO4fE&amp;list=PLxzSZG7g8c8zscYO2Lq_7qim5hOETo3k-">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/14/nowplaying-nothing-manor-talking-heads.html Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:05:24 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/14/nowplaying-nothing-manor-talking-heads.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense (Special New Version)(1984). The original audio version of this concert film, considered by many to be the finest ever made, was hampered by the media of the day. This new version is complete and sounds sharp and clean. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i653lJCPnzA&amp;list=PLke4g-fS3LOaaUgmHkFiQ8K9Bww8dfKTf">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/1a3400d647.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/14/nowplaying-nothing-manor-oingo-boingo.html Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:33:31 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/14/nowplaying-nothing-manor-oingo-boingo.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Oingo Boingo - Boingo (1994). Their eighth and final studio #album, #Boingo dropped the horns and keyboards and dove into a deeper, darker, more cinematic, #progressive #rock sound. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8ZENwvesAI&amp;list=OLAK5uy_le_51LOvA8IGbdLqyDWT1wAmRkOyMIgnI">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/bb3e1233be.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/12/nowplaying-nothing-manor-joe-bonamassa.html Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:27:53 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/12/nowplaying-nothing-manor-joe-bonamassa.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Joe Bonamassa - Live from the Royal Albert Hall (2009). I adore this live album. It&rsquo;s stunning in every way and Joe&rsquo;s an amazing guitarist. #music #blues #bluesrock #livemusic <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1mkVPyA3iY">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/92aa87a647.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/12/nowplaying-nothing-manor-blues-traveler.html Sun, 12 Jan 2025 15:37:37 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/12/nowplaying-nothing-manor-blues-traveler.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Blues Traveler - Straight on Till Morning (1997). Man, oh man that John Popper sure can wail. I need to dive back into #Blues again. More to come&hellip; #music</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/c4e0144cd3.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/12/nowplaying-nothing-manor-queensrche-operation.html Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:09:52 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/12/nowplaying-nothing-manor-queensrche-operation.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Queensrÿche - Operation: Mindcrime (Deluxe Edition)(1988). I had this great #HeavyMetal concept album on heavy rotation, and I wasn&rsquo;t much into &ldquo;hair metal&rdquo;. The theme remains relevant today, as well. #music <a href="https://youtu.be/oLi46MAgxqc?si=HuW-zOpkbRBuBbH2">youtu.be/oLi46MAgx&hellip;</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/8ff22d3732.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/11/nowplaying-nothing-manor-joe-jackson.html Sat, 11 Jan 2025 16:42:05 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/11/nowplaying-nothing-manor-joe-jackson.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Joe Jackson - Night and Day Deluxe Edition (1982). Got this when I was 14 and played it for weeks. Such an amazing piece of #ProgressivePop. A true masterwork of musical genius. #music #pop <a href="https://youtu.be/BT5a4Uf4G-U?si=7is3laeIbgCbZtSW">youtu.be/BT5a4Uf4G&hellip;</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/2e70eb66bd.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/11/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-cure.html Sat, 11 Jan 2025 13:42:50 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/11/nowplaying-nothing-manor-the-cure.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Cure - The Head on The Door (Remastered Bonus Version)(1986). This was one of the cassettes the print wore off from flipping it in my Walkman. Fantastic listen Side A &gt; Side B. #music <a href="https://youtu.be/OX0Dg7jJ9_Q?si=LiKXQrlIhiJQj1y-">youtu.be/OX0Dg7jJ9&hellip;</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/4448eb6c22.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-sean-wayland.html Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:47:45 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-sean-wayland.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Sean Wayland - Face to Face (2024). Sean has played with Allan Holdsworth, Wayne Krantz, Tim Miller, Frank Gambale, and Chad Wackerman. Solid album with Dark Skies being my favorite track so far. #music #jazzfusion #vocaljazz <a href="https://seanwayland.bandcamp.com/album/face-to-face">seanwayland.bandcamp.com/album/fac&hellip;</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/0978ab8381.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-janek-gwizdala.html Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:43:28 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-janek-gwizdala.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Janek Gwizdala - Mystery To Me (20th Anniversary Edition)(2024). This just popped up in my #AppleMusic recommendations, and it&rsquo;s quite the banger. Note the linked OG release has a different track order. #jazzfusion #music <a href="https://youtu.be/6SLLdvRTM_U?si=rbBlhIHsw_oHxfxG">youtu.be/6SLLdvRTM&hellip;</a></p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/9d0ea6058d.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/14ee1c96bf.png" width="259" height="600" alt=""></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-thomas-dolby.html Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:54:22 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/10/nowplaying-nothing-manor-thomas-dolby.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Thomas Dolby - Retrospectacle (1994). One of the few &ldquo;Best of&rdquo; albums I actually listen to. It&rsquo;s not only a fantastic listen, but a meaty sampler of a good chunk of his body of work. #music <a href="https://youtu.be/6gQFbiItwJM?si=ZCRbVgRSo03Dn1r-">youtu.be/6gQFbiItw&hellip;</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/09/nowplaying-nothing-manor-nik-kershaw.html Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:37:59 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/09/nowplaying-nothing-manor-nik-kershaw.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Nik Kershaw - You&rsquo;ve Got to Laugh (2006). A darling of the UK&rsquo;s #NewWave and #Synth #Pop genres, Nik took five years to roll out this personal, more #PowerPop oriented and personal album. Riddled with his excellent guitar work, as well. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_PitrdIHJw&amp;list=PL0HPDOtD3WkOILS1pglgS4fmOdYuqjw5v">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/e18db1c756.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/09/nowplaying-nothing-manor-level-th.html Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:57:22 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/09/nowplaying-nothing-manor-level-th.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Level 42 - 1980-2010 30th Anniversary World Tour (2010). I&rsquo;ve said it before, but Mark King is a beast on the bass and the band is tight AF. Just a fantastic show. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBzSrnalHk8">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/8a898e11cb.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/5af4283fcd.png" width="600" height="289" alt=""></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/08/nowplaying-nothing-manor-soul-coughing.html Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:40:33 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/08/nowplaying-nothing-manor-soul-coughing.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Soul Coughing - El Oso (1998). I was rollin' to Soul Coughing long before I knew about Mike Doughty, his story, and his success at clawing his life and art back. I&rsquo;m only playing this now because he&rsquo;s reconciled with his former bandmates. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIqBHOabyqY">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/097ae3ed88.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/08/nowplaying-nothing-manor-jason-falkner.html Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:12:17 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/08/nowplaying-nothing-manor-jason-falkner.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jason Falkner - Can You Still Feel (1999). Falkner is IMO a brilliant multi-instrumentalist and #PowerPop #ProgressivePop #Rock master craftsman I first discovered on The Grays one and only album. He was Beck&rsquo;s guitarist, as well. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TukUXQXCVHs&amp;list=PLKhoKxOkmRPpD678YugYS6YLQWcKXlE4L">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/61cfbde5ea.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/7acedbb095.png" width="545" height="600" alt=""></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/07/nowplaying-nothing-manor-squeeze-babylon.html Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:18:14 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/07/nowplaying-nothing-manor-squeeze-babylon.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Squeeze - Babylon and On (1987). I&rsquo;ve enjoyed Squeeze for decades but find that I never listen to them enough. Great album. #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIqpseoHOkE&amp;list=PL9VrOie_GiI_4T-ozJJpojRli3lbW5qKf">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/8377582b6e.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/07/nowplaying-nothing-manor-paul-gilbert.html Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:37:00 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/07/nowplaying-nothing-manor-paul-gilbert.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Paul Gilbert - Vibrato (2012). Extraordinary guitarist and very funny guy, immediately notable on tracks like &ldquo;Enemies (in jail)&rdquo;, &ldquo;Vibrato&rdquo;, and &ldquo;Atmosphere on The Moon&rdquo;. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ1ODg-HN50">www.youtube.com/watch</a> #music #rock #hardrock</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/843eabfa13.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/06/nowplaying-nothing-manor-dream-theater.html Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:02:23 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/06/nowplaying-nothing-manor-dream-theater.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Dream Theater - Black Clouds &amp; Silver Linings (Special Edition)(2009) This epic album features four tracks that clock in at over 12 minutes and a fantastic cover of Queen&rsquo;s Tenement Funster/Flick of the Wrist/Lily of the Valley. #progrock #progmetal #music</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/de8d52e073.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/06/nowplaying-nothing-manor-progger-scattering.html Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:59:45 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/06/nowplaying-nothing-manor-progger-scattering.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Progger - Scattering (2016). #ProgressiveJazz #JazzFusion #Jazz Progger is a colloquial term for a person who is a fan of progressive music and also a great band. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEpb2igfAbQ&amp;pp=ygUScHJvZ2dlciBzY2F0dGVyaW5n">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/bcd1df6151.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/06/nowplaying-nothing-manor-dave-weckl.html Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:11:39 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/06/nowplaying-nothing-manor-dave-weckl.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Dave Weckl Band - Multiplicity (2005). #jazz #jazzfusion Excellent album with a nice mix of energies and a talented line-up with Dave on the drums. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhB6Qna3xJs&amp;list=PLY94jUTyp0UyLRB-GgjNeD4sQTelSHER5">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/b259ea1203.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/05/nowplaying-nothing-manor-simon-phillips.html Sun, 05 Jan 2025 16:18:41 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/05/nowplaying-nothing-manor-simon-phillips.html <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/scr-20250105-ksl.png" width="474" height="565" alt="Album cover for Simon Phillips Symbiosis from 1995"> <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simon Phillips - Symbiosis (1995). Drums - Simon, Percussion - Chris Trujillo, Timbales - Sheila E., Bass - Mike Porcaro/Jimmy Johnson/John Pena, Guitar - Ray Russell, Keys - Mitchel Forman, Sax - Wendell Brooks. #progressivejazz #jazzfusion #jazz #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igGS6LDmNrs&amp;list=PLle05q_cxYFWIMr6q886bOlL-OxlqAJYL">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>I realized yesterday whilst doing a little research that I&rsquo;d been leaving out the Jazz Fusion genre as a tag and only using the Progressive Jazz tag, which not everyone will recognize. I&rsquo;ve now rectified that error :) This is my second favorite Simon Phillips album, though I do adore the Protocol projects, Midair Decision and Biplane to Bermuda being my two favorite tracks. My favorite remains 1999&rsquo;s Out of The Blue, however, with its more kinetic take on Midair Decision. I&rsquo;ll be playing that next :)</p> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/04/200117.html Sat, 04 Jan 2025 21:01:17 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/04/200117.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Snarky Puppy - Immigrance (2019). When I start playing SP it&rsquo;s just too hard to stop. Also, half of their albums have an audience in the studio. This one does not. Had to look that up. #music #progressivejazz #jazz <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6aRwDcOaCw">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/8b5b1c5fb4.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-snarky-puppy.html Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:50:07 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/04/nowplaying-nothing-manor-snarky-puppy.html <p>#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Snarky Puppy &amp; Metropole Orkest - Sylva (2015). As far as I can tell, Snarky Puppy only records live but they are so tight you can&rsquo;t tell until you hear the audience. Phenomenal #ProgressiveJazz #Jazz #music <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gptfqd1Dz4&amp;list=PL52RKVKBFM33o5MytvewfuSHtbf_Vg0Lg">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/b70051546b.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/04/now-playing-nothing-manor-the.html Sat, 04 Jan 2025 14:52:11 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/04/now-playing-nothing-manor-the.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: The Breeders - Last Splash (30th Anniversary Edition)(2023). The Deal sisters and Co. are the real &ldquo;deal&rdquo; (pun intended) when it comes to lyrical neo-punk pop. This is simply a fantastic album. Go ahead&hellip; sing along :) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVtZaHWeNWg&amp;list=PLWVreuogjhtDNXveO7DV7oDKXwl80dtjE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/edc39184d0.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2025/01/01/now-playing-nothing-manor-michael.html Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:46:45 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2025/01/01/now-playing-nothing-manor-michael.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Michael Penn - Mr. Hollywood Jr. (Double Disc Version)(2005). Featuring Penn&rsquo;s unique spin on Americana rock and interspersed with fascinating short snippets of musical texture, this is a more introspective album than most of his releases. #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2025/b9e0e2c26b.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/31/now-playing-nothing-manor-colin.html Tue, 31 Dec 2024 14:24:42 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/31/now-playing-nothing-manor-colin.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Colin Hay - Transcendental Highway (1998). Saw Colin this morning talking to CNN whilst celebrating New Years in Tasmania (I think. Maybe NZ) and playing music for the crowds with his old band, Men at Work. Threw this on. Great album. #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/cf2f14cd83.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/30/now-playing-nothing-manor-oingo.html Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:16:25 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/30/now-playing-nothing-manor-oingo.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Oingo Boingo - Alive (1988). While this is a live album, the band didn&rsquo;t play in front of an audience. Nothing is mixed. It sounds like a studio recording it&rsquo;s so tight. #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/c809aeedb4.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/30/now-playing-nothing-manor-robbie.html Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:21:55 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/30/now-playing-nothing-manor-robbie.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Robbie Robertson - How To Become Clairvoyant (Deluxe)(2011). Eric Clapton. Steve Winwood. Tom Morello. Trent Reznor. Nothing short of an amazing album. Why are you still reading this? Go listen! #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/daecdc33e0.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/26/now-playing-nothing-manor-yes.html Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:40:08 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/26/now-playing-nothing-manor-yes.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Yes - 90125 (1983). This is the first album of Yes' third iteration and reinvention into a more commercially approachable act. The album spawned four singles, including the radio-friendly &lsquo;Owner of a Lonely Heart&rsquo; and hit #5 on the US Billboard 200. #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/6366d215de.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/26/now-playing-nothing-manor-the.html Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:37:02 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/26/now-playing-nothing-manor-the.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: The Phil Collins Big Band - A Hot Night in Paris (1999). God rest your marvelous soul, Phil. #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/2fbdbd0bf1.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/26/111744.html Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:17:44 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/26/111744.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Robbie Robertson - Storyville (1991). I guess today is Robbie Roberthursday. Fantastic album with a deeply soulful &lsquo;Go Back to Your Woods&rsquo;. #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/18bebdbdf7.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/26/now-playing-nothing-manor-robbie.html Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:39:59 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/26/now-playing-nothing-manor-robbie.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Robbie Robertson - Eponymous (1987). Lead guitarist for Bob Dylan. Founding member and songwriter for The Band. Storied solo career. We sadly lost him last year at a young 80 years old. #music #nowplaying <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Robertson">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robb&hellip;</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/4413e44de2.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/25/now-playing-nothing-manor-psychodots.html Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:27:50 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/25/now-playing-nothing-manor-psychodots.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Psychodots - Terminal Blvd. (2005). Rob is prolific. He was in The Bears with Adrian Belew, The Raisins, and has a strong solo career, and is a stellar guitarist. A deeply underrated talent. #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/b741d6f38b.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/25/im-a-full-album-listener.html Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:15:21 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/25/im-a-full-album-listener.html <p>I&rsquo;m a full album listener and appreciate explorations of particular musicians across multiple phases of their career (e.g., Jason Falkner, Rob Fetters, Simon Phillips). I&rsquo;m pleased to see someone finally ran a study on the so-called &lsquo;Sophmore Slump&rsquo;. #music <a href="https://entertainment.slashdot.org/story/24/12/24/2219245/critics-not-fans-perpetuate-the-failed-second-album-myth-study-shows">entertainment.slashdot.org/story/24/&hellip;</a></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/23/now-playing-nothing-manor-vintage.html Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:13:26 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/23/now-playing-nothing-manor-vintage.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Vintage Trouble - The Bomb Shelter Sessions (2011). This bombastic 1950&rsquo;s R&amp;B, soul, funk inspired band from LA put on one helluva live show. They remind me a lot of the fictional band from the movie Animal House, Otis Day &amp; The Knights. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWh9xV973Ks">www.youtube.com/watch</a> #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/a5555faac7.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/22/now-playing-nothing-manor-train.html Sun, 22 Dec 2024 20:37:52 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/22/now-playing-nothing-manor-train.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Train - Train (1998). I&rsquo;m sorry if you love Train, but this is really the only album of theirs I truly love. I&rsquo;d describe it more like Southern fried AAA rock rather than the more pop-oriented albums that follow. Nice, modern twist pre-2k. #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/03e503f8d4.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/22/now-playing-nothing-manor-joe.html Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:24:35 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/22/now-playing-nothing-manor-joe.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Joe Strummer &amp; The Mescaleros - Global a Go-Go (2001). Joe&rsquo;s just a fantastic musical presence and this album is him through and through. Great groove from top to bottom. #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/51958de90b.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/22/now-playing-nothing-manor-the.html Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:04:03 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/22/now-playing-nothing-manor-the.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: The Smithereens Play Tommy (2009). Who doesn&rsquo;t love The Who and I adore The Smithereens. With the latter playing the entire &ldquo;Tommy&rdquo; album by the former, it&rsquo;s a match made in musical heaven! #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/1b919fcae1.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/21/100054.html Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:00:54 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/21/100054.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: It Bites - Eat Me in St. Louis (1989). Having just finished some Frank, I thought I&rsquo;d put on his old bands 3rd and final album. It Bites would usher in the Neo-Prog Rock era with strong power pop vibes. #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/388db5174b.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/21/now-playing-nothing.html Sat, 21 Dec 2024 10:30:59 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/21/now-playing-nothing.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Francis Dunnery - Lets Go Do What Happens (1998). I was living in Vermont at the time, heard this on The Point FM, and drove from Eden to Williston to buy this album on cassette. #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/e890cc2611.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/20/now-playing-nothing.html Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:13:18 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/20/now-playing-nothing.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Sixpence None the Richer - Eponymous (1999). Despite getting the Grammy nomination for best Rock Gospel Album of 1997 (the version I&rsquo;m playing is a re-issue) there&rsquo;s very little overt religiosity unless you dig into the lyrics. It&rsquo;s a solid progressive pop rock album with lots of clever hooks and arrangements. #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/f1dc29e8e1.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/19/172858.html Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:28:58 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/19/172858.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Toto - Mindfields (1999). Apparently this wasn&rsquo;t received well by reviewers, but I like it. I&rsquo;m especially fond of the title track. For some reason, the one on Apple Music&rsquo;s first track is &ldquo;Cruel&rdquo;, contradicting the listing on the Wikipedia page. Anyway, toss it on and see what you think! #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/a2dba283aa.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/19/now-playing-nothing.html Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:51:31 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/19/now-playing-nothing.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Level 42 - Retroglide (2006). Mark King is an absolute beast on the bass. Definitely a must listen if you haven&rsquo;t heard anything from them since the 80&rsquo;s. #music #nowplaying #level42</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/1f7beca195.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/18/102453.html Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:24:53 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/18/102453.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Genesis - Live Over Europe (2007). One of my numerous favorite albums from Genesis is this fantastic 2 hour and 20 minute live album culled from tour shows around the world. #music #nowplaying #progrock</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/5438d7563d.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/18/now-playing-nothing.html Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:14:10 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/18/now-playing-nothing.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Manchester Orchestra - A Black Mile to the Surface (2017). A really great progressive concept rock album. I&rsquo;ll admit I wasn&rsquo;t a fan until this album. Definitely worth a listen. #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/02de960036.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/17/171952.html Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:19:52 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/17/171952.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Mr. Mister - Pull (2010). This is a progressive pop masterpiece that, after being recorded in 1989-1990 was denied release by label RCA as not being commercial enough. It took frontman Richard Page two decades to regain the rights to the album, finish the mix, and release it under his own label. I had a bootleg copy of the leaked album, bought it when it came out, and now listen to this expanded edition. It remains one of my favorite albums. #music #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/f345c6f415.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/17/130757.html Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:07:57 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/17/130757.html <p>Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Death Cab for Cutie - Kintsugi (2015). Inspired by the listen to 2018&rsquo;s Thank You for Today, I have now cued up the great Kintsugi. #music #nothingmanor #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/77cb77f50f.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/17/now-playing-nothing.html Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:33:38 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/17/now-playing-nothing.html <p>This is a great album that harkens back to Death Cab&rsquo;s earlier, more introspective work while integrating their more matured sound from 2015&rsquo;s Kintsugi, another great album. #music #nothingmanor #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/faca72fdf0.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/16/164052.html Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:40:52 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/16/164052.html <p>Despite Sixpence being labeled a Christian rock band, their #music is more progressive pop and the lyrics are generally quite abstract. Even as former PK turned avowed atheist, I find myself quietly singing along to Melody of You, and Leigh Nash&rsquo;s vocals are sublimely unique. #music #nothingmanor #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/42fbc3c1a0.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/16/now-playing-at.html Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:19:17 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/16/now-playing-at.html <p>Sadly Brian Doherty, co-founder of Big Wreck with Ian Thornley in 1992, passed away from lung cancer a couple months before the release of &ldquo;&hellip;but for the sun&rdquo; in August 2019. If you don&rsquo;t know Big Wreck, time to dig in. #music #nothingmanor #jukebox <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Wreck">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_&hellip;</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/ab7b15f715.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/13/114039.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:40:39 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/13/114039.html <p>Now Playing at Nothing Manor: #MUTEMATH&rsquo;s Distance EP. I&rsquo;ve been a fan of Paul Meany&rsquo;s longrunning project since the single for Typical dropped in 2006 and I purchased their eponymous debut. I was enamored with Darren King&rsquo;s kinetic drumming throughout their first three albums (Mutemath, Armistice, and Odd Soul), but he left the group in 2017 and Paul went solo. #music #alternativerock <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutemath">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mute&hellip;</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/ae588d364e.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/13/if-you-were.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:05:22 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/13/if-you-were.html <p>If you were excited about the 4K remastering of #DaftPunk&rsquo;s feature-length original animated film supervised by #anime master Leiji Matsumoto (Captain Harlock), tamp that enthusiasm down now. You won&rsquo;t find solace in this new #AI generated slop monster. Kevin Cormack&rsquo;s review on Anime News Network gives you the complete rundown. #animation #music <a href="https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/interstella-5555-the-5tory-of-the-5ecret-5tar-5ystem/k-remaster-movie/.218777">www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/in&hellip;</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/4577640744.png" width="600" height="300" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/13/now-playing-at.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:56:04 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/13/now-playing-at.html <p>Now playing at Nothing Manor: Billy Cobham&rsquo;s Drum &lsquo;N Voice vol. 1-2-3-4-5 Complete Deluxe Edition. 50 tracks over four hours featuring an avalanche of #ProgressiveJazz greats doin&rsquo; what they do best. #music #jazz #nowplaying</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/4e3f838497.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/10/now-playing-at.html Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:18:47 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/10/now-playing-at.html <p>Now playing at Nothing Manor: <em>Grant-Lee Phillips - Widdershins</em>. Fantastic album top to bottom. #music #rock #albums</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/90c857dcee.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/08/now-playing-at.html Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:48:47 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/08/now-playing-at.html <p>Now Playing at Nothing Manor &ndash;&gt; Perfect Storm&rsquo;s Stairs (2024). From the opening track this Neo-Progressive rock band from The Netherlands wows with creative, accessible arrangements, excellent musicianship, and melodic lyricism from vocalists Adel Saflou and Hiske Oosterwijk, all driven by punchy metal guitar work, thumpy bass, expressive keyboards, and strong drum work. #music #progrock #rock <a href="https://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=11646">www.progarchives.com/artist.as&hellip;</a></p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/d306582500.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/07/now-playing-at.html Sat, 07 Dec 2024 18:11:12 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/07/now-playing-at.html <p>Now Playing at TKN Manor. Yes. They remastered and remixed the fantastic We Like It Here album and it&rsquo;s already sounding fantastic! #snarkypuppy #jazz #progressivejazz #nowplaying #music</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/685d375384.png" width="474" height="565" alt=""> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/12/06/now-playing-at.html Fri, 06 Dec 2024 23:23:30 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/12/06/now-playing-at.html <p>Now playing at TKN Manor: Alive (feat. Chaka Khan)&hellip; #music #jazz #progressivejazz #BillyCobham <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/dcd63d3e01.png" alt=""></p> https://tavexocor.shop/2024/11/16/now-playing-at.html Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:10:41 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2024/11/16/now-playing-at.html <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/151098/2024/7a18375af7.png" alt="Album cover for The Police's Synchronicity from 2003"> <p>Now playing at Nothing Manor, The Police&rsquo;s final album remastered and re-released in 2003, Synchronicity. #music #albums #thepolice</p> <p><em>PROTIP</em>: Albums are snapshots in musical time. Listen to the entire album and feel the groove, read the lyrics at the same time, and experience a little time travel 😁</p> https://tavexocor.shop/2023/12/14/francis-dunnerys-lets.html Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:03:06 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2023/12/14/francis-dunnerys-lets.html <p>&quot; &ldquo;&gt;</p> <div> <img src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1067/1*IgqSUJnhlzrKG1sOnb1QUg.jpeg"><br> <blockquote><div> <i>Everyone calls him Frank. </i><strong><i>Let’s Go Do What Happens</i></strong><i> was released in 1998.</i> </blockquote> <div><div> <p>I’m quite sure that it was early Fall in Vermont; leaf turning season. It drew the leaf peepers and they brought their money. We didn’t turn in those circles, or any circles for that matter. We spent time at home or at school or with the baby or at various jobs. She worked at the Vermont State Department of Corrections for a time. I worked at the nearby IBM plant for a spell. I attempted another go at college. I’d like to think we failed each other.</p> <div> <div> <div> Have a listen to the album while reading this piece.<p>The radio station that had to be on in the car at the time was The Point FM, <em>de rigueur</em> for any self-respecting AAA aficionado. Where else was one to catch up with the latest singles from Big Head Todd &amp; The Monsters, R.E.M. or Dave Matthews Band, note the dates for a coming Phish show, or score a tip on hemp floor mats or locally roasted coffee (yes, <em>that</em> Green Mountain Coffee.)</p> <p>I honestly don’t recall the track from this album I heard on the radio that caused me to suddenly know I had to own it, but it could have been any of them. Normally, I have at the very least, a sense of which track, but not this one. All I know is I got in the car, drove down to the Sam Goody (I think, might have been a Wherehouse) off the 189 at Shelburne, and bought the cassette. I slapped it into the tape deck and listened to it all the way home.</p> <p>Thank you, Auto Reverse.</p> <p>Little did I know at the time, but Francis Dunnery was to become a very important figure in my one-person chapter of Tyler’s Music Appreciation Society. In 1998, however, I didn’t place as much importance on music as I would later in life, specifically in regard to my progressive self-education. Hell, at the time I hadn’t yet come to grips with The Blues and still had a stunted understanding of Jazz.</p> <p>I knew at the time, however, that Dunnery spoke to me with his lyrical content, compositional style, sound, and his distinctive vocal quality. I’ve come to understand this as Storyteller Syndrome; my principle thesis on progressive rock. In a nutshell, that one thing that sets progressive apart from its core genre is story telling. Most people think that “Prog Rock” is epic long tracks with soaring guitars, complex beats, and tales of space ships and wizards. I propose that couldn’t be further from the truth.</p> <blockquote><em>Rocks songs are about love and loss. Prog rock songs are about stories. — Tyler Regas, 2020</em></blockquote> <p>Even the most epic prog rock band of all time forever and ever, known to mortals as Rush, moved away from 15 minute long tracks and tales about hobbits and dragons to more socially conscious fare packaged into tighter, radio-friendly formats. In 1973, Yes released Tales from Topographic Oceans, four songs stretched over two albums, and completely radio-hostile. Just a decade later, and Yes would have a huge radio hit with Owner of a Lonely Heart. I don’t think anyone would argue that Yes should be disavowed. That would be absurd.</p> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p>Now, I won’t try to suggest that any song that tells a story is progressive. No. It’s more than that. It has to be something new but retain principle elements of rock music, to take that music in a new direction, and evoke a reaction in the listener, one that provokes new avenues of thought or introspection, through storytelling or other narrative structures. This can even be done instrumentally. Just take a listen to any of Simon Phillips’ Protocol albums, Plini, or Arch Echo.</p> <div> <div> <div> Tell me that Biplane to Bermuda doesn’t paint an interesting picture…<div> <div> <div> Lush, hard prog rock instrumental soundscapes.<div> <div> <div> If you love Animals As Leaders but miss recognizable song structure.<p>In a way, we get to witness Dunnery’s trajectory through the late stages of the Golden Age of Progressive through his stint as frontman for influential UK band It Bites and into his solo albums. Not well known outside of the UK, It Bites is what I personally recognize as the last of the original progressive rocks bands of the golden era of prog. <a href="https://francisdunnery.bandcamp.com/album/vampires-regular-download" target="_blank">Most notable of his solo efforts is 2016’s <strong>Vampires</strong> release on Band Camp</a> where he makes what he had originally intended for certain It Bites tracks quite clear, if you know what I mean. They have since come to terms.</p> <p>The late 90’s, however, were different for me. Not having the benefit of hindsight, we carried on with whatever priorities we had at the time, and that was taking care of Leah and making sure we could pay the bills. The writing work had started to take off and the local clients we consulted for were stable. We only had the issues facing us at the time and had no idea that, in just a few years the Twin Towers would fall and seven years after that America would experience the biggest financial collapse since The Great Depression.</p> <p>It seems that time really doesn’t have an impact. We’re still facing disaster, only it’s different and worse and our fault since we let that buffoon Trump get elected in the first place, but that’s beside the point. These days there’s plenty to be concerned about and for. We don’t know what’s going to be coming around the next corner, and it seems like we come to a new one several times a day. Even as we turn into 2021, we’re still exhausted by the chaos of it all, everything a question mark.</p> <p>Back then, however, I just enjoyed listening to the music. Not that I knew at the time, but I had that luxury. We all did. I think we all can again, at least for a few moments.</p> <p>Just start up the album. It’s at the top of the page in case you forgot. Sit back in a comfortable chair and just listen.</p> <blockquote><em>Think about the chord progression.</em></blockquote> <blockquote><em>Think about the beat.</em></blockquote> <blockquote><em>The rhythm.</em></blockquote> <blockquote><em>Tonality.</em></blockquote> <p>Think about the lyrics, the story being told. Don’t worry about understanding it all just yet. Instead, let yourself sink into the music and just enjoy it, and nothing else, for a track or two. Do this once a day for two weeks.</p> <p>Doctor’s orders.*</p> <p>* I am not a doctor.</p> <p></p> <br> https://tavexocor.shop/2022/02/26/americas-most-underrated.html Sat, 26 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2022/02/26/americas-most-underrated.html <p>&quot; &ldquo;&gt; <img src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1067/1*__pSlcOmyy8H5LosdCPfOA.jpeg" title="Image: https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1067/1*__pSlcOmyy8H5LosdCPfOA.jpeg"><strong>Bruce Hornsby with The Grateful Dead performing at Soldier Field on July 4, 2015 in Chicago.</strong> Jay Blakesberg/Invision for the Grateful Dead/AP Images<p>I’m not going to go into a long, winding diatribe about how and why and when Bruce became a humble god living among us mortals. He’d just deny it. Instead, I’ll show you.</p></p> <div> <div> <div> <p>Hell, this is from 1999. There’s another 20 years of new stuff to take in from there, and he’s still going. Not now, of course. Pandemic, anyone?</p> <p>You certainly know him from the title track from his debut album, <em>The Way It Is</em>, but that was back in 1986. What did he do from 1986 to 1999? Hmm…</p> <ul> <li>The Way It Is (1986)</li> <li>Scenes From The Southside (1988)</li> <li>A Night On The Town (1990)</li> <li>Harbor Lights (1993)</li> <li>Hot House (1995, a personal favorite… fantastic album)</li> <li>Spirit Trail (1998)</li> </ul> <p>Not to mention countless live shows, playing with the Grateful Dead (a lot.)</p> <p>So, after this show, what more can you expect to find? Take a look…</p> <ul> <li>Here Come The Noisemakes (2000, a collection of live recordings from 1998 to 2000 as the Noisemakers would become his new band)</li> <li>Big Swing Face (2002)</li> <li>Halcyon Days (2004)</li> <li>Intersections (2006, an essential box-set of loads of unreleased material, live and studio)</li> <li>Ricky Skaggs &amp; Bruce Hornsby (2007, some freaking amazing bluegrass)</li> <li>Camp Meeting (2007, an album of jazz tracks!, very lovely)</li> <li>Levitate (2009)</li> <li>Bride of The Noisemakers (2011, another live collection I can listen to all day long)</li> <li>Rehab Reunion (2016, where Bruce spends more time playing the dulcimer, and it’s amazing)</li> <li>Absolute Zero (2019)</li> </ul> <p>For a more complete listing of almost everything Bruce has done, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Hornsby_discography" target="_blank">check out his discography on Wikipedia.</a></p> <p>Bruce is a freaking space wizard. He’s a master at two-handed piano, and incorporates that skill into many tracks, like Spider Fingers from the <em>Hot House</em> album, and he loves to improvise when playing live, as you can see here…</p> <div> <div> <div> <p>Here’s the album version. See if you can pick out how each hand is playing…</p> <div> <div> <div> <p>Then, there’s all those times Bruce played with The Grateful Dead, and The Dead were always great with bootlegging, so here’s a show from 1990… with Bruce on the keys…</p> <div> <a href="https://archive.org/details/gd1990-09-20.138036.mtx.photoleon.flac16"><strong>Grateful Dead Live at Madison Square Garden on 1990-09-20 : Free Borrow &amp; Streaming : Internet…</strong><br><em>Set 1 Feel Like A Stranger, Althea, It's All Over Now, Ramble On Rose, El Paso, Brown Eyed Women, Greatest Story Ever…</em>archive.org</a><a href="https://archive.org/details/gd1990-09-20.138036.mtx.photoleon.flac16"></a> <p>All in all, Bruce makes fantastic music and I think you’ll love it all as much as I do, considering there’s tons to choose from. And if you love live shows as much as I do, then <a href="https://www.nugs.net/bruce-hornsby-and-the-noisemakers-concerts-live-downloads-in-mp3-flac-or-online-music-streaming/" target="_blank">check out Nugs.net where you can purchase official “bootlegs”</a> that are simply wonderful. There are numerous free shows to pick from, and they offer a lot of FLAC versions for most shows, all recorded from the board and sounding FABULOUS!!</p> <p>If, when you look up from a five hour binging session are surprised that so much time has passed, I’ll happily take the blame ;)</p> <p></p> <br> https://tavexocor.shop/2016/02/02/xtc-you-know.html Tue, 02 Feb 2016 14:05:52 -0700 http://tknblogs.micro.blog/2016/02/02/xtc-you-know.html <p>&quot; &ldquo;&gt;</p> <p>I'm not a music critic, and I have a shitty memory, but there were some really interesting bands coming out of the late 70's and 80's. One of them was a little group called XTC. You likely know them for this...</p> <p><iframe width="800" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xf58TEMm8Rw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>It's just the audio version, so feel free to keep reading. When I was sort of growing up in Pasadena (long story) I spent many years listening to the then influential KROQ 106.7 FM. Back then KROQ was probably the single most powerful New Wave/Alternative station, driving much of what was getting heard back in the 80's. I was certainly tired of the pop and junk and had gotten into Progressive Rock with albums like Yes' Fragile, Jethro Tull's Aqualung, and Rush in general. </p> <p>From the New Wave perspective, there were certainly a lot of very interesting acts, but most were trying to exploit the new, cheaper synths of the time, and while I liked some electronic, it wasn't something I liked to deep dive into. Instead I was into the Pet Shop Boys, The Cure, Echo and The Bunnymen, REM, The Smiths, early U2, Tears for Fears, Midnight Oil, Talking Heads, X, The B-52's, Madness, Oingo Boingo, The English Beat, The Specials (yeah, I was into Ska) and others. </p> <p>One band that I liked but never seemed to get into, however, was XTC. How disappointing. </p> <p>In the last few years, I've been revisiting my foundations in 70's and 80's music and have started to re-collect some of the better stuff I was listening to back then. It's easy to get new copies of most of the stuff I used to listen to, though. It's not so easy to start digging into bands without knowing their albums, so I started poking around YouTube to refresh my memory. I've discovered an amazingly rich, eclectic, and forward-thinking band that could be easily placed in the same category as Talking Heads and other influential groups that started in the late 70's. Take this track from 1979 as an example...</p> <p><iframe width="800" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mfsYSPCNWCw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>1979? Really?! This is some tight alternative that sounds more at home in the late 80's, not early on in the 2nd British Invasion. Radio was really everything back then. I felt I was an adventurous musical soul. I was into progressive, new wave/alt, hard rock, heavy metal, jazz, jazz rock, funk, some punk (I loved X), some pop, and even some movie soundtracks. I bought albums, tapes and later CDs. Radio and friends, however, were the only real sources of what was coming out. Back then, kids didn't think about Rolling Stone magazine and the Internet wasn't even a dream. </p> <p>So, now I'm a couple of years away from turning 50, and I find out about XTC. </p> <p>Lucky me. Really :) Check out one more...</p> <p><iframe width="667" height="500" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AZFCyMPvLd8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>1980. Yeah. Amazing. </p>