Grab Bag
Observations of the week. Our roses are blooming, the pollinators are absent, and my quest for music continues
Geoff Anderson
Lifelong learner, physics educated, product manager by trade, guitar player, and dog rescuer.
Geoff's Musical Musings
On Electronic Music
I continue my journey, and discover some things that I failed to realize from the start. All great music starts with a groove.
Rockford Files: Comfort Food for the Soul
One of my joys growing up was watching The Rockford Files, a scrappy PI, compelling stories, and some amazing fun combine to bring joy. Now I have the complete set on my Plex server
Geoff's Musical Musings
The Journey Begins
I have now assembled the minimal bits to begin really learning to make music with my computer, it is time to quit procrastinating, and really learn what I am doing.
Mission: Impossible
Adding the complete series to my collection, some 1960's vintage edgy television that while it is campy by today's standards, is really comfort food for this Gen X consumer
Geoff's Musical Musings
Electronic Music
Maybe the third (or fifth) try will work. I have long lusted over the desire to make music with keyboards and synthesizers, but have failed to stick with it. Is this the time it sinks in?
Geoff's Musical Musings
Two weeks of the Line 6 Helix
The Helix is truly a game changer, even for a hack like me. 2 weeks in, and I am getting more comfortable with it, and I am exploring more of its capabilities. It is just amazing kit!
Geoff's Musical Musings
Why did I not do this earlier? - Helix
Jumping to the end robs you of learning opportunities. Understanding how to build a tone makes life with a modeler much more enjoyable.
Geoff's Musical Musings
Muscle Memory - Guitar
It does come back, if you work at it. Of course, there are some things my younger self could do that I no longer am able (like long stretches of my fretting hand.) It is still good to play regularly!
Geoff's Musical Musings
I give up ... I bought a Helix
After spending more than the cost of a new Helix on effects pedals, I finally give in and buy a lightly used Line 6 Helix Floor, and wow, why did I wait this long to pull the trigger?
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Kids these days...
In the 70's and 80's it was a lot more primitive to learn guitar. Today is an amazing time to pick up the git and learn to play. I don't regret the past, but it was a lot more challenging
Observations from a Doctor Visit
Yesterday, I made my annual visit to my cardiologist, and some thoughts.