Michael R.

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Last Activity:: Jul 26, 2012 at 3:45 PM
Member Since:: Apr 10, 2011
Websites:: http://Twidget1@hotmail.com

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Pain and pain meds for it are, in equal measure, a b***h. - updated 2012-07-15 01:55:53 -0400
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Interests:: guitar, microtonal music, reading, creative writing, songwriting, siberian huskies, military history
Hobbies:: guitar, music, songwriting, reading, philosophy
Television:: Fringe, Bones, Criminal Minds, NCIS, House, Lie to Me, The Mentalist, Classic Albums, That Metal Show, Top Gear, Doctor Who, The History Channel, news
Movies:: Cyrano with Jose Ferrer, Ran by Akira Kurosawa, Anything by Akira Kurosawa, Kingdom of Heaven, Last Samurai, Master and Commander, Open Range, The Glenn Miller Story, Chaplin, Inception
Music:: Beck (Jeff, not Loser), Zappa, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Adrian Belew, Bowie, Reeves Gabrels, Neil Haverstick, Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Shawn Lane, Eric Johnson, David Torn, Allan Holdsworth, King Crimson, Caspar Brotzmann, Jerry Garcia, Bill Frisell, Vernon Reid, Primus, Lloyd Garber, Tony Khalife, Andre Lafosse, Phish, Dave "FUZE" Fiuczynski
Books:: William Shakespeare, Ayn Rand, Aldous Huxley, Neil Gaiman, Rostand, Jack London, Orwell, Sherlock Holmes, Catcher in the Rye, Form of No Forms
About me:: I am a medically retired disabled veteran. I saw ZPZ's December 2010 show in St. Louis at the Pageant. That show changed my life. I decided to learn the guitar as music therapy after seeing that show. My condition makes a lot of things hard for me. In the years ahead, I plan to study guitar at a music academy close to me, take some Berklee online courses, and attend one of Dweezil's camps. I have been a fan of Dweezil's since passing Havin a bad day around my circle of friends. I don't get out much anymore. Music is my vehicle.

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John(Lizweedus) wrote on Nov 11, 2012 at 3:13 PM

http://www.dweezilzappaworld.com/videos/1603

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Ciaran Cunningham wrote on Jul 15, 2012 at 6:34 AM

Michael they're definitely worth checking out. I'd recommend Tago Mago and Ege Bamyas? as good starting points. Have fun!!

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David S. wrote on Jul 15, 2012 at 3:35 AM

Been ok, not as active on the site as I use to be. My mother passed away July 2nd. She had had several close calls for the pass few months, but then went in her sleep. She was 85 years young. Hope you're doing ok, sounds like you're still dealing with a lot of pain, hope the meds help somewhat. Are you still playing guitar at all? Dave

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David S. wrote on Feb 22, 2012 at 2:22 AM

Michael check this out...

http://gizmodo.com/5886380/laser+zapping-telescopes-have-never-looked-so-amazing

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David S. wrote on Feb 22, 2012 at 1:57 AM

Hey! Have been away..having a great Christmas and New Year, Frances' Birthday. Doing the day to day...in LA makes it hard to keep in touch with people some times(we have to drive so freakin much!) How was Christmas? Have been learning more Astronomy stuff, and please check out my Update-a friend on KickStater has been documenting the Occupy Movement, she's done some really nice work.

http://kck.st/sUAZzj