RADIO GAGA
"All we hear is Radio ga ga.Radio goo goo.
Radio ga ga.
All we hear is Radio ga ga.
Radio blah blah.
Radio, what's new?
Radio, someone still loves you."
~ QUEEN
I am a Generation X
and my influences in music span around five decades and so years.
Boy, what a ride! and moving forward.
Boy, what a ride! and moving forward.
I. Music (growing years)
My childhood memories brings me back to an era where the radio is literally, king in terms of global use and is secondary to television as one form of human's past time.
I would usually tune in the radio, and listen to ...
the radio, The United States Air Force base at a place called "John Hay," which was a former American-managed facility.
Visiting American Armed forces/enlisted personnel/ex-pats and were also a residence of broadcasting facilities of
the Voice of America which was then located in the former John Hay Air Station.
In some areas, such as the Philippines, U.S. servicemen could listen to
English language programming directed at
Western civilians working in
the area.
I always tune to AFRTS (American Forces Radio and Television Services) band.
Thus, I was constantly updated with the lastest Western/U.S.A.
(without actually buying a one.)
U.S. Armed Forces radio ...
AM Radio, The Flower Hour...
King Biscuit Radio
King Biscuit Flower Hour
Radio Show
King Biscuit Flower Hour
Radio Show
Then came FM music, e.g., American Top 40 hosted by the famous broadcaster Casey Kasem. (deceased).
II. My Music Influences - '70s, '80s, '90,s up to the present time.
Surreal as it was,
I remembered watching
rock concerts of the following bands in a local theater in the city where I live.
In 1976, Led Zeppelin
The Song Remains The Same
https://youtu.be/8MgL8RNbwDc
In 1978, The Who, in "The Kids Are Alright."
In 1979, The Kids Are Alright
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afam2nIae4o
The 70's era was in my opinion the real-deal and pretty trippy.
And I just noticed when I achieved self-enlightenment around 1995, that I was then being sublimely infused with American/British music starting in my young psyche, or even when I was in my mother's womb.
Enter the '80s.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_in_music
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_in_music
Whilst I loved music, the era was the XXX '80s.
In January 14, 1980, Rush release Permanent Waves, which eventually becomes the band's fifth platinum album.
I
still clearly remember in the past about my grandfather and my uncle
playing an acoustic guitar. However, no one taught me how to play one.
My uncle bought me an unbranded acoustic (nylon string) guitar. I bought a songbook, which contained a chord chart, and started from there.
My uncle bought me an unbranded acoustic (nylon string) guitar. I bought a songbook, which contained a chord chart, and started from there.
Then whilst in high school, a music subject kind of made it a mandatory to learn the guitar, which i did.
III. Bass Gear (Past)
My College Days
I got to use an SG Gibson (copy) care of Ruben, my friend and former band mate in college.
"Memories Fade" Tears for Fears
Curt Smith got me digging deep in the grooves. This one tops in my
1986
Iron Eagle
Corey Hart
Sunglasses At Night
Everything in My Heart
Audition song.
I used this in major concerts in school as opening acts, and performing band for charity causes.
I used bass flat wounds then.
I used bass flat wounds then.
playing a bass guitar in high school, and it was a
Club gigs, et cetera
Getting serious with gear
III. Bass Gear (Past)
Active basses
Two decades ago, I got hold of 4-string active bass which was an Ibanez around CY 2000.
I sold this and upgraded to a 5-string bass when I was playing in club scenes.
My first 5-string active bass was a Washburn Bantam XB-500.
Later, I sold to this bass to a religious worship bassist when I stopped club gigs.
Then, I got back to playing ...
corporate gig...
I used a 5-string Ibanez Soundgear...
However, I retired the gear due to a bass neck break dysfunction.
My current bass active electric bass guitar from December 2021 through the present ...
IV. Bass Gear (2021 - Present)
> Schaller Bridge chrome black electric bass bridge; (Feb 2022)
> GraphTech Ratio® Synchronized Machine Heads; (Feb 2022)
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> RotoSound Billy Sheehan Signature set BS Swing 66 custom round wound bass strings (Feb 2022)
> Ernie Ball 4145 lockable regular neoprene poly-lock comfort bass guitar strap
V. Picking Up the Pieces
With each step I take, every day becomes a very interesting journey in music.
Picking up the pieces of musical influences starting from the past and bringing it with you in the present to take fruition is a rewarding experience.
Music is dynamic...
I will be presenting in my next blog post the environment where I situate the music instruments/gears/accessories.
I will be presenting in my next blog post the environment where I situate the music instruments/gears/accessories.
Content Summary:
I. Music (growing years)
II. Music Influences - 70s, 80s, 90,s
- present
III. Bass Gear (Past)
IV. Bass Gear (Dec 2021 - Present)
> Schaller Bridge Upgrade;
> GraphTech Ratio®
Synchronized Machine Heads;
> RotoSound Billy Sheehan Signature set BS Swing 66
V. Picking Up the Pieces
Soon ... My 2022 Music Personal Workspace
Disclaimer: By the way, this review is highly my own personal perspective/ viewpoint, and/or direct playing experience in stress-testing a RotoSound.
This is NOT a paid endorsement/review by RotoSound.
I purchased the product out of pocket.
As always, it is always plays to one's advantage to be an in the middling level and striving to ...
References:
https://www.oldradioshows.org/2016/12/02/afrts-armed-forces-network-radio/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casey_Kasem
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hay_Air_Station
https://www.kingbiscuit.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Biscuit_Flower_Hour
https://www.kingbiscuit.com/rock-stations
https://www.kingbiscuit.com/about
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Forces_Network
https://memory.loc.gov/ammem/awhhtml/awrs9/afrts.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_of_America
https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/American_Forces_Network
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_of_America
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_in_music
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_skates
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