Magic . . .

. . . and the tremendous power that it holds will never be fully explained nor understood . . .


(from http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/power-of-music)
“Where words leave off, music begins.”
― Heinrich Heine

“Ah, music," he said, wiping his eyes. "A magic beyond all we do here!”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

“Music has always been a matter of Energy to me, a question of Fuel. Sentimental people call it Inspiration, but what they really mean is Fuel. I have always needed Fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio.”
― Hunter S. Thompson

“Music is the universal language of mankind.”
― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“Where words fail, music speaks.”
― Hans Christian Andersen

“Who hears music, feels his solitude
Peopled at once.”
― Robert Browning, The complete poetical works of Browning

“I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things.”
― Tom Waits

“Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence.”
― Robert Fripp

"Even when involving an extremely unhappy topic, or originating from a most unlikely source, or presenting a disagreeable or plainly untrue thesis, music can still move me."
- Ray Jozwiak

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They're Only. . .

. . . words. . .

morguefile.com

. . . the result of pondering insults and considering Don Rickles' career . . .



(from http://onelinefun.com/insults/ and https://thetfp.com/tfp/tilted-fun-zone/2530-vulgar-creative-insults.html)
I'd like to see things from your point of view but I can't seem to get my head that far up my ass.

Your family tree must be a cactus because everybody on it is a prick.

I'm glad to see you're not letting your education get in the way of your ignorance.

You've only got 3 brain cells left and they're all fighting for attention.

I'd call her a cunt, but she lacks the depth and charm." (William Styron).

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Words . . .

(from www.urbandicionary.com)
nailed
you completed a task successfully or got something right . ie :You nailed it to the cross.
shred

shred
verb
play a very fast, intricate style of rock lead guitar.
"we want to hear everything from country and western to blisteringly fast guitar shredding"

rockinest
(adj) To rock even more than it is possible to express with the word rockin.


Jay's Guitar Solo
©2016 Raymond M. Jozwiak

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God . . .

(from http://thegoodlordabove.com/articles/details/236)
". . . God held a press conference today to demand that the United States of America remove the words ‘In God We Trust’ from their national currency. . .  “It's like they’re trying to shame Me into always keeping them safe and rich,” said God. “Why are you putting all this on Me? God bless you, God bless America, in God we blah blah blah…just leave Me alone, you freaks”. . . Republicans in Congress have attacked God’s statement as being unpatriotic and blasphemous. . . God has given Congress 10 days to pass legislation removing the phrase ‘In God We Trust’ from US currency. If not the USA may be in store for several plagues. . . I will strike with a plague of . . . voting irregularities, a plague of horrible presidential candidates, and a plague of unforgivably stupid idiots! SMITE!” . . . "







Italia
©2016 Raymond M. Jozwiak, from the forthcoming "No Frills"

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Words . . .

Us:  ". . . here's a short, fun one from the next OHO album (Male Pattern Radness). Begun in 1994 at Steve's, inspired by Joseph Campbell and the movie, The Witches of Eastwick...finalized at Bill's. . ."

Them:  ". . . I get a very close Frankincense olfactory reaction….:). . .

Us:  ". . . (we'll)  interpret this as being a favorable response. . ."

Them:  ". . . I do like it, but wonder if this mix doesn't try a little too hard. . . Yes! A favorable response! Frankincense has an aroma that calls attention to itself. It demands your attention and can not be ignored. Accordingly, this song is very much "in your face.

From Wikip: "Boswellia sacra trees are considered unusual for their ability to grow in environments so unforgiving that they sometimes grow out of solid rock. Frankincense is derived from these trees." That, my friend, is determination!. . ."

Us:  ". . . Thanks. . ."


Pianogonzology: Sub . . . http://pianogonzology.blogspot.com/2015/12/sub.html?spref=tw

Little . . .

. . . things . . .

. . . mean a lot. . .


Brook (a listener of http://progpositivity.com/)
Hey, bro...just stopped by for a few minutes and caught some OHO...love it. Probably stop back by in a little while.


Slough of Despond
from Where Words Do Not Reach by OHO (2015)




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Like . . .

I would like to send you OHO's latest album via WeTransfer for airplay on PRM.  'Where Words Do Not Reach' is an archival collection of OHO's instrumental works dating back to 1974 and ending with a couple of new tunes. For the more adventuresome listener there is a lot to appreciate here starting with the intense album opening "Board Organ" where furious drumming, off kilter keyboards and fiery guitar run amok in an all-out progressive psychedelic jam. "Nocturnal Recurrence" is another solid track and very heavy on the keyboards while "Albumblatt" is an excellent all acoustic guitar number with impressive fret work from O'Sullivan and serves as a nice reprieve from the previous chaos. "Motion of Motion" is another fine acoustic guitar piece followed by the much heavier "Snow Lady/I Crawled" where the band's eclecticism shows up in the form of wild keyboard sounds and a somewhat darker theme. The band continues its genre hopping with the pop inspired "Aubrey Circle Dance" and the feel good country grooves in Non-Sex Nonsense". The album ends with two new tracks, "Slough of Despond" and "Unique", both having a more refined sound with the latter featuring mostly piano and Graboski's treated guitar chords. Where Words Do Not Reach covers a wide range of styles and sounds, enhanced by the band's eclectic arrangements and tuneful songwriting.  Please visit www.ohomusic.com

Unique
from Where Words Do Not Reach by OHO (2015)





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At The Risk . . .

. . . of being trite . . .


Sometimes those things we take for granted must be mentioned and therefore their benefits extolled, no matter how hackneyed the words may sound.  The one that crossed my mind recently, though in all honesty it crosses my mind frequently, was friendship.

I recently saw an amusing flick entitled 'Last Vegas', starring four, mature, male cinema icons, focus of which was friendship.  Ageing was also an important element of the plot, but friendship (in my view) was the primary topic.

I am fortunate enough to have some friends whom I consider the very best.  I do not boast an inordinately large number, but I'll match quality against quantity any day.  They range from recently found to almost forty years.  In fact, some of those older relationships had a lull between their inception and the present, but that many even account for the strength and richness they possess at the present time.

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Inside . . .

Words are all that I have to express

All the things I would like to be able to tell you but don't quite know how

Couldn't before and still can't do it now

During all of this time that's transpired little's changed

But a lot has occurred in my thoughts and my feelings for you

Countless superior intellects have searched for answers

I never gave it a whole lot of thought



Until I tried to let you know how much I feel inside

Until I tried to let you know how much I feel inside

For you



I have always believed that it's true

Very few things I'll ever encounter will be quite as precious as you

The magic between us so rare and so new

Though I'm not one of those that you find

Who has always the need to express to so many exactly what he has in mind

I find I have this burning that's deep down inside me

For words I never needed before



Until I tried to let you know how much I feel  inside

Until I tried to let you know how much I feel  inside

for you



I can't imagine ever having my life depend upon eloquence

And maybe it doesn't

But after all this time together it seems long overdue

And in the end it probably doesn't make a difference in how you feel

If I never say it



Now I'm daily rehearsing the way

To articulate every syllable nuance and stress when I say

How much I need to have you here today

And I won't give it up easily

I suspect that it's just as important to you as it is now to me

The words we use themselves have no meaning

So all the more must I make them just right



Now that I try to let you know how much I feel  inside

Until I tried to let you know how much I feel inside

for you



Until I Tried
©2007 & 2014 Raymond M. Jozwiak
from Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak
Now available at Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak



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My latest solo offering, Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak, featuring original, instrumental piano music is now available at - Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak

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Where . . .

. . . Words Do Not Reach. . .

The comprehensive collection of instrumental music documenting music of the entire OHO musical collective from 1974 through the present, thanks to the vision, dedication and hard work of of Mr. Jay Graboski.

"Where Words Do Not Reach (the instrumentals)." Here is the artwork...gonna look NICE.

Credit sheet from the forthcoming OHO CD release, "Where Words Do Not Reach (the instrumentals 1974-2015)"  OHO photos by Jon Considine 02/13/76.

Unique
-the instrumental, by OHO from "Where Words Do Not Reach"  - coming SOON!!

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My latest solo offering, Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak, featuring original, instrumental piano music will be released April 7, 2014  Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak

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Try . . .

Words are all that I have to express

All the things I would like to be able to tell you but don't quite know how

Couldn't before and still can't do it now

During all of this time that's transpired little's changed

But a lot has occurred in my thoughts and my feelings for you

Countless superior intellects have searched for answers

I never gave it a whole lot of thought



Until I tried to let you know how much I feel inside

Until I tried to let you know how much I feel inside

For you



I have always believed that it's true

Very few things I'll ever encounter will be quite as precious as you

The magic between us so rare and so new

Though I'm not one of those that you find

Who has always the need to express to so many exactly what he has in mind

I find I have this burning that's deep down inside me

For words I never needed before



Until I tried to let you know how much I feel  inside

Until I tried to let you know how much I feel  inside

for you



I can't imagine ever having my life depend upon eloquence

And maybe it doesn't

But after all this time together it seems long overdue

And in the end it probably doesn't make a difference in how you feel

If I never say it



Now I'm daily rehearsing the way

To articulate every syllable nuance and stress when I say

How much I need to have you here today

And I won't give it up easily

I suspect that it's just as important to you as it is now to me

The words we use themselves have no meaning

So all the more must I make them just right



Now that I try to let you know how much I feel  inside

Until I tried to let you know how much I feel inside

for you



Until I Tried
from Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak ©2007 & 2014 Raymond M. Jozwiak, coming April 7, 2015

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(and, if you're in town, at Trax On Wax on Frederick Rd. in Catonsville, MD) OHO is Jay Graboski, David Reeve & Ray Jozwiak.  Please Visit http://www.ohomusic.com 


My latest solo offering, Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak, featuring original, instrumental piano music will be released April 7, 2014  Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak

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What Do I Know . . .

. . . about happiness
Do I possess
Some kind of key to things that
No one else can see
Just as far back
As my memory goes
Sometimes it seemed
I was alone
Only my point of view
And me

As I reflect
Some disconnect
Could be afflicting me
Am I just one
Under the sun
Or am I quite unique

Others speak out
Very easily
No fear about
Who may get hurt
By words so hastily dispensed
For some reason
I step back away
I hesitate
To be so bold
As to presume some
Insight gained

As I reflect
Some disconnect
Could be afflicting me
Am I just one
Under the sun
Or am I quite unique


Unique
[9/24/2014 Bratt Studio Recording (by Gentleman, scholar, musician and recording technician extraordinaire, Bill Pratt) by OHO - Jay Graboski, David Reeve and Ray Jozwiak and guest artist Bruce Kovacs on French Horn]




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