December 2009
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My Favorite 25 Albums of the Decade
This was a decade I was more interested in records and music then school and education. I was intensely aware and will stand by this list to death. It will always be the decade of music I know the best, so you can trust my strict opinion in this matter.
1. Clinic - Winchester Cathedral
2.Sparklehose - It’s A Wonderful Life
3. P.F.F.R - United We Doth
4. The Smashing Pumpkins -...
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The Best Alternative Comedy Podcasts of 2009
The funniest alternative comedy podcasts of 2009. Rated in terms of laughing out loud in public. All of these are FREE on iTunes.
1. Bear Down Podcast - Under the guise of a sports podcast about the Chicago Bears Matt Walsh from Upright Citizens Brigade and other amazing improvisers prove subtlety is king.
2. Comedy Death Ray Radio A weekly extravaganza of the greatest comedy talents...
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Voice Box By Electro-Harmonix
How fitting; Electro-Harmonix has produced an instrument that is the apex of it’s company’s name.
Meet the core of my new musical ambition and soon to be wife of my Microkorg, The Voice Box Vocal Harmony Machine/Vocoder. Here is a video showcasing the Voice Box. I wouldn’t dismiss this as an auto-tune or a kitschy piece of equipment but a bridge between the human voice and...
I built my first electronic circuit board today!
I built my first electronic circuit board in class today and in one try! To be fair, I did my previous board backwards but reworked it beautifully. Total embarrassment to complete redemption. This puppy had LED lights and a speaker that make the obnoxious squeal of success! I cannot wait to start building some synths and pre-amps but until then, more DIY synth features. This one from youtube user...
My First Electronics Soldering Kit
It wasn’t cheap…here is where it all begins folks. My first soldering kit, school is killing me but once I jump through the hoops it’ll be worth it.