Thursday, December 30, 2004
I have two new year resolutions I really want to try for.Number One is to get my personality straightened out. This year has been a fun ride..... but hell, I need to get myself back on track before I screw something up beyond fixing.
Number Two is to stop ripping off the internet. I don't want to add to the eMule family anymore.
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Well.... I hit another moment of music clarity today. I was playing "Cocaine" when I noticed something.... I was not thinking. I played an entire song with a guitar solo and never used an once of my brain. To some of you this may not be a big deal, but if you ever played an instrument.... you may know what I am talking about. If someone just sits down and plays all day, night, and dreams about rocking out..... you hit this "Zen" thing. For me, I discovered how to make my instrument sound good. I just know what to play! I started to discover this while at guitar center with Anna and Alex. We were in the acoustic room and Alexei and I were doing some basic blues riffs. Well, I took a small solo... and I noticed I was able to play an entire solo in key with no thought. Because a solo is a well constructed piece of music, I knew I was on the right track. That night I play from midnight till 7 A.M.... I finally slept, woke up.... plugged in, and rocked out. I cranked the amp and turned the distortion down to get a nice "overdrive" sound. With some work, I will soon be able to play just about any Clapton songs I can find. Keep in mind this is the studio version with a twist of Jeff. No way in hell can I play his live stuff.... *cough* Clapton is God *cough* .... Anywho, that is how I am progressing with my music.
Just for the record, I officially put drums as my secondary instrument. Drums rock, but I think I found my special little place with guitar. I could play all day....
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I would like to thank Anna and Alex for spending so much time for me this week. I know I am an asshole.... but I really do appreciate the company. Most people get busy with family/girlfriends/boyfriends/etc. But I always seem welcome with you two despite the fact I'm just a third wheel.
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I love m Dad, I can see a bit of myself in him. Last night we went to the Rustic and he gave me some recipes for Vodka. He wants me to make them on New Years.... rock on Dad, you rule.
I'm going to send my first fan mail ever.... I found the mailing address to Captain Clapton and I decided to write one myself. I'm actually curious if I get a response. If I do, I may have to think of an upgrade from God to..... uh.... damn that's a hard one. Maybe I'll just call him "Clapton, Lord of Awesome."
Hehehehe, I going through another fashion phase *wrist goes limp* . Well, I got the sudden desire to check out some cowboy boots and a hat. I can only stare at a DVD filled with Texas Blues Musicians and wonder.... I think I found my official style of Blues.
I'm still looking for fellow Blues Musicians. Right now I'm in a Classic Rock/Folk band.... it's great, but I'm so close to the blues! sooooo close.
I think I discovered how to apply modern rock to the blues. Alas, it is still in development... it will not be revealed until it is refined.
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New Years party is still up at my place. Most people will be split up and around.... so mine will be rather small (as a guess). I have no problem with that! It shall be great.
posted @ 5:09 AM
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Saturday, December 25, 2004
I am a hateful person. I dislike just about everyone and the holidays bring me little joy. Screw the world, it blows. The only thing that appeals to me about it.... is that I have something to write about. So, without much more to say, I give you my opinion.Corporate fascist bastard Christmas can suck me off and spit my seeds into a blender filled with eggs ovulated of hate and greed... and just toss the mix over a cliff before the STD ridden mix of spite spawns into something none of us want (something similar to me). Yay for Christmas! Not only was Jesus born on this day, but so was Wal-Mart, Bob Evans, and the is also the day Martha Stewert's danger zone dried up and became the wasteland we like to call home. I hope all the dykes in prison are having fun trying to mine oil in that region.... because it will never happen. Asshat retards.... Because of my mild dislike with today, Mom is allowing me to stay home and avoid that asshole family. I am quite thankful for this... it will give me guitar time (not like I need it) and maybe some time to reflect on things.... maybe I should go to sleep...
So yeah, speaking of sleep.... I get very little of it. I normally sleep in the day, and it's around midnight for me in terms of energy usage. I prefer to avoid daylight if I can.... it burns!
Yup... looks like another party falls on my shoulders. Just scroll down to my 1:30 A.M. post for stuff.
posted @ 5:33 AM
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Happy non-denominational winter season holiday you heathen bastards.
New Year party, my place. I managed to get the house empty by combining new years with my birthday (January 3rd). So... happy b-day to me, rock and roll!
posted @ 1:30 AM
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Monday, December 20, 2004
For those of you that are involved in teh program.... shopping is done! I want tot hank Al and Josh for keeping me company and helping we out. I want everyne to know that you can invite anyone. My only request is they bring food! I believe pop may be needed as well... I'll have to do that tomorrow and rent the movies the day of the party.6 P.M. till whenever!
I hope this little shindig saved some of you time with xmas shopping. I know it blows, so perhaps this gave you an extra hour to sleep.
posted @ 9:22 PM
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Friday, December 17, 2004
Wednesday, December 22nd is the day of the pot luck. It will be from 6 pm till wheneverEating will commence around 7, then we willd o gifts. Afterwards we will eat dessert, and finally a movie or two.
This is what we need for food so far:
Paper plates, styrofoam cups, plastic forks and stuff. I have all this stuff, but they are the real thing. I am wiklling to do dishes, but if any of you have extra laying around.... it would be appretiated.
I also would like to know what people are bringing. We need desserts and hot foods alike. I will probably make death by chocolate and something hot. I think it would be great if someone could bring a cheesecake or pie. I would like to see a salad/fruit salad too. If youw ould be so kind, call me at 989-865-6051 or 989-992-4392 (cell).
Oh yeah, it's at my place.
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Those of you in the Christmas program... I am collecting money today. I have most of it, but not all. I will be shopping (possibly with Alex) tomorrow morning, so for those of you who wish to contribute to the shopping, give me a call.
posted @ 1:02 PM
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I love crushing those heathens. They tried to stop me from moving into my abode of witchcraft. I had to open up a can of whoop ass with my iron fist. The fell to my power quickly. I then raised them as zombie minions and had them help me with what they tried to stop me from doing...... funny, no? That's what happens when you try to enforce the zoning ordinance.
posted @ 1:51 AM
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Thursday, December 16, 2004
I have recently taken over Bay City. So now my name has been updated.I am Lord Jeffrey, Lord of the Universe - He who rules with an iron fist covered in acid of righteous smiting - he who rules all he surveys - who rules in a castle made of virgin blood and spiders.
My castle is located on the peak of a mountain called "Mount Deadchild." "Mount Deadchild" is located in the middle of the "Sinew Forest." I would reccomend you not enter the forest, or even attempt to climb the mountain.... for very evil things lurk in the forest. Creatures even Micheal Moore dare not interview call this place home.
My castle/citadel of hate/lair of evil/apartment complex of satan is not made of pure stone. Instead, it is part stone, and the rest of the place is virgins blood and spiders ground together. Because my spiders are so powerful.... they live through the grinding and make the walls wiggle in pain. Don't get me wrong... it's solid.... teh spider and blood mix was actually mixed into the cement duting mixing.... so it looks like purple brick with black slashes all over..... and it wiggles.
I yet to set up the cabinet officially, so if you have any hopes on becoming an official member..... start sucking up now.
posted @ 2:57 AM
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Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Well, you are all probably wondering how I got in prison (for those of you that know), so here is the story.I was driving out to do some xmas shopping when all of a sudden my car died. Well, I was down frost road and the snow was falling.... so not much traffic. Well, I seen a car coming so I waved it down. It was some old guy, he offered me a ride to the store down the streeet to use the phone. At the time it was a good idea..... it really was. It was nice until he passed the store. I informed him that he passed it and he asked if I was calling him a liar. I said yes, so he smacked me. I then punched him in the face, forced the car off the road. Well, I gave him the beat down.... right in front of a bunch of kids. Well, kids call cops.... I am in prison. I'm not supposed to be on a computer, but I snuck into an office to tell you all I am alright, I should be out soon.
Take care, merry xmas if I am not seen for awhile.
Jeff
posted @ 10:23 AM
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Monday, December 13, 2004
Well folks, drumming season comes once again. Like a moth drawn to the flame (CHICAGO!) I am at teh first meeting. Since I would not be competing this eyar regardlses of my retirement I would have came to the meeting. It ws just for the judges and the person giving the location. This year..... they hare taking a different twist on location. Instead of Bay City, it will be in a PUBLIC bar. Not some provate studio or building. The sad part is the fact it is in Traverse City. Sice I am cheap and don't want to spend allt he gas money..... I will only make a singe appearance this year. I will giv e aspeech at the finals, and judge. They always have a guest judge at a competition, so I called dibs on the finals...... go me!!!1Besides that, it has come to my attentiont hat I have dropped off the face of the earth. Cool, eh? I have been limiting my AIM and computer usage all together. I spend most of my time playing drums and guitar. Well, most of my drum time is working on a new tuning system, but it's drumming nonetheless.
Violin has been interesting. The one thing I despise is tuning. I hate tuning that instrument. Anna, do you know where I am getting at? GHAAAAAAAAH!
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Friday, December 10, 2004
I can't seem to sleep tonight. So instead of sitting around tired, I made a drink. This drink consists of:Two packets of hot chocolate
two (200 mg) caffeine pills.
two cups of sugar
8 0z of water
heat water for two minutes..... drink.
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I'm.... awake! HA HA HA HA HA HA! It's like 4 something and I don't care! Anyhoo.... time for the expected.
R.I.P. Dimebags! You were an awesome guitarist! MY condolences go out to Vinnie!
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Well.... yesterday sucked (Thursday that is). I woke up at 6 to get ready on one and a half hours of sleep.... drove to Delta, and went to my English class. Surprise! We got out after only being in class for 30 minutes! This rocks! I could have skipped because we did nothing! Go sleep (I was awfully tired). Well, I wait in the library for my next class, and when I go to it.... no instructor in sight. I woman walks in, passes an attendance sheet around, gives us an outline, and told us we have no instructor for the rest of the semester. He is sick, so we can leave now. That class time totaled 10-12 minutes. This really got to me. I could have slept in till 12! Well, I go BACK to the library knowing my next class is not until 2. I see Josh on, so I bug him... and we go to mall. We are their till 12:45 or so, and I return to Delta. I walk to my class to get a good hour and 45 minutes of free guitar time to find out it just got cancelled. He had a conference to attend. Ok.... FUCK YOU! ALL OF YOU! It was funny (sarcasm) because Josh joked about my next class being cancelled.... you asshole, you cursed me! So, I woke up at 6.... on almost no sleep.... drove to Delta.... sat in the library, went to the mall.... and came home. I needed that gas money for EDUCATION! Bah! I crave information.... I get no information when I have no instructors. Well, I should be glad.... but screw it. I wanted something for the drive!
I got home, slept. I slept from 2:40-6 (or something). I was disturbed from my sleep by Josh on the phone. I was going to be ripped from my bed and to join him and Joe at the Red Eye. No money, but I didn't care. So for the rest of the day I hung out with them.... not a bad ending to a shit morning.
That's my day.
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My next topic...
I need a woman. The vegetarian is cool and all, but we are really different. That sends me back to the drawing board. I recently decided that I'm being a real dumbass with relationships.... after some serious thought, I decided to start looking for someone to be in a serious relationship with. This is where you folks come into play. Do you know anyone that would be interested on going on a shindig with me? Keep in mind I won't be a cruel, heartless bastard. I would actually open up my old box (closed since Melanie), and see what emotions I can find. It could be someone I know, don't know..... but hey, if I stay shut all the time, I won't get anywhere. So if you ever want to do me a favor, this would take the cake. I'm just tired of being a bastard all the time. In order for me to shape up, I need a real good reason..... it's just how I work. If nobody cares what I do, then I may just run around yelling obscenities until I grow tired and pass out. If I have a goal that requires me to keep myself in check, I will be just fine. I will still try to make people laugh.... I love doing it.... but come on, I need to stop being such an asshole. I'm an eccentric musician looking for someone to be with. Sounds almost cliche' ... anyhoo, back on topic. If you know anyone, but in a good word.... and maybe a blind/double date type thing.... I'm not really picky, but I can be shy at times (if I don't know the person). So.... yup, that's it for this topic, just something to keep in mind if you would be so kind.
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Folks, I have set a goal recently. I will one day be considered a top of the line musician. Not just a drummer, not just a guitar player.... but a musician. I am currently composing orchestrated music for Alexei's long term project, and I practice quite a bit. I still keep my drumming skills well toned, and I am learning guitar like crazy. I'm way ahead of class..... and according to Brad (teacher), that is something to really be proud of. I can pull off guitar solos.... I can write them, and I can play some music by hear. I can't do it all by ear, but I figured out a couple AC/DC riffs and such, but playing cover songs by ear is not my main musical focus. I want to be uber, I want to be able to express my feelings about music in a unique and powerful manner. Ever since high school band have I moved to the beat. Not just moved, but I was the 'tard who was running around and headbanging to marching music. I don't care what it is, as long as I have fun playing it.... yeah. Music is very important to me..... it's my escape. I express myself with it, I study it, I play it.... and I don't do it for desire of money, but because I love it. I do it for the music itself, and to me that is the most important thing about being a true musician. A person can never be so abnormally powerful unless they have a genuine love for what they do. I like to play guitar based on how I see things. Sometimes it feels like my divine soul is running through the instrument.... no matter how good or bad I am.... I play it like I feel it. If I feel like my soul is being ripped from me, then I may just force the strings down on an off beat.... and just rip slide it to the next note. If I am drumming in a song, I can almost always feel that next fill coming up. I place every note so it counts, but never cluttered. That is how I am... I take it very seriously, and when I am playing.... I am in my little bliss state of mind.
Well, I think I gave you all enough reading material for now. Comment if ye like, and don't forget my relationship topic!
posted @ 4:40 AM
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Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Well folks, Noise Pollution has returned! Welcome to the new and improved version! As you can see, I have a spiffy template.... and it features a guitar! I want to thank Josh for setting this template up for me, and I want to thank Nick for hosting this blog. It is much appretiated folks. I also want to thank Ren, who helped me decide on what guitar to use as my background. Folks, bookmark this site.... and Josh, add me to your NewSyndicate. LJ is obosolete.... join us at BLOGGER!posted @ 11:45 PM
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I GOT MAIL, YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!
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