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This music page covers my interests and passions for the sonic arts.  Although I am a visual learner and a visual artist, music is probably the art I spend the most time being a patron.Selected Content:2019 In Music2018 In Music10 Albums That Made An ImpactWhat Music Teaches Us About PhotographyThank You, Mad PlatterMy musical interests … Read more

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My 2020 In Music

The Main Thing, by Real Estate (My 2020 In Music)

As part of wrapping up the year, I have again made my list of the music that has had the greatest impact on me that was released this year. This isn’t a “Best of” list, per se, because I didn’t listen to everything released in 2020.

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2018 In Music

CREDIT: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Stagecoach - My 2018 in Music
CREDIT: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Stagecoach

Note:  My 2018 Track Selections Are At The Bottom Of The Post – but please read the entire thing!

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My 2023 in Music

As 2023 comes to a close, I would like to continue another tradition in showing some of the music that I listened to in the past year.To cover a few things I have shared in past annual music post, I wanted to share a few particular items here. First, I still aim to purchase rather … Read more

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My 2021 In Music

After covering my 2021 in Photography, I wanted to take a moment to look at some of my favorite music from the year.I didn’t purchase a lot of music earlier in the year, before I picked up the pace in the second half. Previous Years In MusicBandcamp Rules – Spotify Still SucksWhat follows is an … Read more

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My 2019 In Music

My 2019 In Music Starts with Foals - Moonlight

One of the last blog posts I do each year is cover the music I listened to the most, and sharing it with others. 

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My 2022 In Music

Once again, I am happy to share my annual post on the music that I found in 2022, and share some of my favorites. I found I purchased about as much music as I did last year, and my friend readership should know by now that my tastes gravitate to indie rock and related genres. … Read more

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2017 In Music

2017: A Sense of Loss

Like any year, we lose amazing artists whose contributions were immense.  2017 seemed to be an especially sad year.  Some I couldn’t even image what rock music would be like (Fats Domino and Chuck Berry).

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That Time I Was Bribed To Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers On YouTube

(Ed. Note – I was writing this post when news showed up that Eddie Van Halen passed away. RIP, EVH. I need to write some thoughts about you and Neil Peart very soon)

Full disclosure: The bribe happened way back a few seconds ago.

To put some of this in perspective, two separate events merged to make this unfortunate event happen.

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Thank You, Mad Platter

The Mad Platter, my favorite record store back home in the Inland Empire, is now closing permanently due to consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.  I am very sad about this, and I wanted to take a few moments to thank the store and its employees for nurturing my interest in music.

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