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Passion

It's a dangerous thing. Passion for work, hobbies, women... And if you're onto wines, it's a different ballgame altogether! :-)

A definition of Progressive Rock Music-Part I

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Progressive rock is an ambitious, eclectic, and often grandiose style of rock music which arose in the late 1960s principally in England, reaching the peak of its popularity in the early 1970s, but continuing as a musical form to this day. Progressive rock was largely a European movement, and drew most of its influences from clasical music and jazz fusion, in contrast to American rock, which was influenced by rhythm & blues and country, although there are notable exceptions in the New World such as Kansas and Rush — considered by many to be the finest examples of the form. Over the years various sub-genres of progressive rock have emerged, such as symphonic rock, art rock and progressive metal. Progressive rock artists sought to move away from the limitations of radio formatted rock and pop, and "progress" rock to the point that it could achieve the sophistication of jazz or classical music. It is admired by its fans for its complexity, requiring a high level of musical...

Summer... get ready

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Anyone miss summer? here's a reminder Are you ready yet? Oh, and here's the proper way to spend summer...

Ramblings

I'm overhearing the Boosh as I write this... So that may affect the tone. Just doodled around with student universe and shit's expensive. Sudan, Egypt, Moscow, South Africa, Congo, Bangkok, they're all $1500 or more round trip. Damn. Might have to look at one-way tickets to Canada or elsewhere if things get ugly in a year. Time will tell. If you saw Rasket's post than you've seen what movies I watched recently, and her summation is mostly equal to mine. Sweeney Todd- Low expectations... even lower outcome King of Kong- High expectations... great delivery Juno- Medium expectations... good times See you soon.......