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Bass Guitar Is Easy

Honestly. I mean, it’s not like I’m going to be rockin’ out on stage anytime soon, but it’s by far the easiest instrument I’ve ever picked up to play. Of course, some of that probably comes from the fact that I’ve played guitar for something like six years off and on–that helps. But last night I got the bass set up (after getting it home. Those bass guitar boxes don’t fit in Honda Civics, by the way. I had to go get some rope to be able to transport it safely). After the amp was on, the guitar hooked in […]

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Gift Buying

So I just got back from getting me my birthday present. This year, I’ve asked people to contribute to the Buy Bryce a Bass Guitar Fund (BBBGF), and I had planned on waiting until I actually had the funds in hand before purchasing said bass (and after my birthday, which is Sunday). However, after a trip to my local music store, I found a really good deal that might not be hanging around much longer, so I bought the bass today. It’s a Squier Jazz Bass. Red. I got the bass, the amp, a gig bag, strap, stand, headphones, instruction

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European Vacation

Headed to Europe, folks. I’ll be gone from mid-June to mid-July, with the bulk of the time spent in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, with some Dublin, Ireland action thrown in to spice things up. It ended up being a bit more than $3,300, but hey–why not? Low on time again today. There are two things of linkage I’d like to have you all see, though. First off, my good friend Tom O’Donnell just posted a few recordings on his blog–him playing piano versions of Donkey Kong and Dig Dug. Hard to explain, but awesome to listen to. Check it

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Mashups

And because I just came across a wicked cool mashup, I’ll now link it for your listening pleasure. If you don’t know what mashups are, it’s when a person takes two songs and mixes them together. This is a great example, done by one of my favorite mashers, Party Ben: Every Car You Chase, a mash of the Police and Snow Patrol. It’s one of the best done mashups I’ve heard. Love it love it love it.

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Sundries

Various things to post today. First and foremost: the time has come. I’m up to 228 pounds, and that’s about 28 pounds above what I’d ideally like to be. 18 pounds over where I’d be comfortable, even if I wasn’t completely satisfied. Just a year or two ago I was at 205. I can do better. How did I get here? Stress put on a lot of it–meaning that I was stressed, so I justified my eating more. Comfort weight. The candy jar on the third floor of the library is helping me keep that weight on, as is my

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