Why I teach... |
I've been a high school teacher here in Japan for almost 14 years now. As many of my friends know, I have spent a major part of that time bitching about my job, my co-workers, the administration...
Posted by Obliquai Mirabiledictu on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:41:00 PST |
One Man |
Well, it's been a while since I said anything new. Decided to put up a Zen-influenced song this time. Repetitive, but that was the point. An Obliquai mantra chant, if you will....
Posted by Obliquai Mirabiledictu on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:53:00 PST |
DRIFTWOOD |
DRIFTWOOD -- A new tune, finally. You can hear some of the changes in me as a musician -- some new directions. Also, there is a new addition to my instruments -- a Korg Prophecy synth...
Posted by Obliquai Mirabiledictu on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 05:13:00 PST |
Reality Falls |
Reality Falls.... What is it about? Ask many songwriters what their lyrics are about, and they'll tell you to bugger off! However, this song actually had a starting point.
It all sta...
Posted by Obliquai Mirabiledictu on Fri, 18 May 2007 05:33:00 PST |
101! |
I've got 101 dalmations...errr...sorry...friends! Yeah, so it's not really a great milestone. But it is a good number. Another 50 some odd visits, and I'll break 1000 views. An...
Posted by Obliquai Mirabiledictu on Fri, 04 May 2007 06:21:00 PST |
When? (Then & Only Then) LIVE at Budokan? |
Have you ever wondered what you'd sound like with a crowd of 40,000 fans screaming for more? Well, I did. And this is the result. Obviously, I couldn't find even 4 fans (let alone 40...
Posted by Obliquai Mirabiledictu on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 05:04:00 PST |
SLOPPY NOTHING AT ALL |
Yes, it's purposely sloppy. The story is of a guy dumped by his women, offs her, gets sent to prison, writes this song (in prison) waiting for parole, finally gets out, realizes he still can't l...
Posted by Obliquai Mirabiledictu on Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:06:00 PST |
Got No Time & The Kingdom of Air |
These are both re-recordings of songs I wrote before I got software and digital recording. The quality of both are not so great. The vocals drown out the instruments (esp. in Got No Time)....
Posted by Obliquai Mirabiledictu on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:51:00 PST |
Onward & Onward |
This tune is Part 6 of my 28 minute epic, The Riddle of Life. The Riddle is a search for the answer (Douglas Adams said it was 42 -- I make reference to this in the intro, Karma...
Posted by Obliquai Mirabiledictu on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:43:00 PST |
Boston's Brad Delp Gone? |
Brad Delp, the singer for the '70s megaband, Boston, was found dead last week. Apparently, he committed suicide. I think for many musicians in our late 30s and early forties, Boston ...
Posted by Obliquai Mirabiledictu on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 05:49:00 PST |
