Not Mild . . .

. . . but Meek

(from wikepedia.com)
". . . Despite not being able to play a musical instrument or write notation, (Joe) Meek displayed a remarkable facility for writing and producing successful commercial recordings. In writing songs he was reliant on musicians such as Dave Adams, Geoff Goddard or Charles Blackwell to transcribe melodies from his vocal "demos". He worked on 245 singles, of which 45 were major hits (top fifty). He pioneered studio tools such as multiple over-dubbing on one- and two-track machines, close miking, direct input of bass guitars, the compressor, and effects like echo and reverb, as well as sampling. Unlike other producers, his search was for the 'right' sound rather than for a catchy musical tune, and throughout his brief career he single-mindedly followed his quest to create a unique "sonic signature" for every record he produced.

At a time when many studio engineers were still wearing white coats and assiduously trying to maintain clarity and fidelity, Meek, was producing everything on the three floors of his "home" studio and was never afraid to distort or manipulate the sound if it created the effect he was seeking. Meek was one of the first producers to grasp and fully exploit the possibilities of the modern recording studio. His innovative techniques—physically separating instruments, treating instruments and voices with echo and reverb, processing the sound through his fabled home-made electronic devices, the combining of separately-recorded performances and segments into a painstakingly constructed composite recording—comprised a major breakthrough in sound production.  . .

. . . In 1993, former session singer Ted Fletcher introduced the Joemeek line of audio processing equipment. The homage to Meek was due to his influence in the early stages of audio compression. The name and product line were sold to the American company PMI Audio Group in 2003. The current product line includes a microphone series called "Telstar", named after Meek's biggest hit. Meek's reputation for experiments in recording music was acknowledged by the Music Producers Guild who created The Joe Meek Award for Innovation in Production in 2009. MPG chairman Mike Howlett said the award was "paying homage to this remarkable producer's pioneering spirit". The winner of the inaugural award in 2009 was producer and musician Brian Eno. Meek was ranked the greatest producer of all time by NME. . ."

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OHO's "Ocean City Ditty," the CD single is now available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oho4
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Merriam . . .

. . . Webster says . . .

Pa·leo·lith·ic adjective \ˌpā-lē-ə-ˈli-thik, especially British ˌpa-\
: of or relating to the time during the early Stone Age when people made rough tools and weapons out of stone

god·dess noun \ˈgä-dəs also ˈgȯ-\
: a female god (sense 2)
: a woman who is greatly loved or admired

fig·u·rine noun \ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn\
: a small figure or model of a person made of wood, plastic, etc.

bass noun \ˈbās\
Definition of BASS
1d :  a member of a family of instruments having the lowest range; especially :  double bass  (see bass guitar)

tweak verb \ˈtwēk\
: to change (something) slightly in order to improve it : to make small adjustments to (something)


Paleolithic Goddess Figurine
by OHO - Jay Graboski, David Reeve and Ray Jozwiak (and the latest enhancements executed at BlueBall Studio, Stewartstown, PA)

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Not Quite . . .

. . . The News . . .

(but sort-of . . . )

Two Siberian tigers, released into the wild by Russian President Vladimir Putin, are eating goats and chickens in China.  Farmers are upset.  But the Chinese authorities say tigers are protected in China and are concerned that the animals may end up getting shot.

Social media in China wants the tigers hunted down but the more level-headed citizens see it for what it is, f a Kremlin conspiracy, a spying mission across a border that used to be hotly disputed.

Putin denies everything.

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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 release, '2014' of original, instrumental piano music, can be downloaded digitally at:

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All We Are Saying . . .

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/analysis-why-recognition-palestinian-state-could-fuel-mideast-fire-n261366

". . . Even if some French lawmakers are playing to their numerous Muslim voters, the vote to recognize Palestine in Paris — the city where Yasser Arafat died — is of far greater global significance than a vote in Dublin or even Madrid. . ."

So what if French lawmakers are playing to their numerous Muslim voters?  U.S.  lawmakers play to extremist Zionist voters on a daily basis.

". . . The dark spume on this European wave is the twin growth of anti-Semitism and militant Islam in Europe. There are worries that Jihadis returning from Syria and Iraq may attack Europe's Jewish population, as a French ISIS fighter did in May this year when he killed four people at Belgium's main Jewish museum. . ."

Israelis are deluding themselves if they think ANY agreement, vote or peace accord will stop any ISIS, Al Qaeda or any extremist minority from doing stupid things to innocent people

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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

My latest solo release, '2014' of original, instrumental piano music, can be downloaded digitally at:

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Or Not . . .

When they first met
There was no magic
Yet there was something in the air
Drawn to each other
Like there was no tomorrow
Because of something yesterday

Now he wants to be what she wants him to be
He wants to be what she wants him to be
With no regard about the man she really sees
Like living in the past
Contracting some disease

One little girl
Without a care or worry
Who had the world at her command
Found without warning
Someone she lost one morning
Was so much more than just a man

Now he wants to be what she wants him to be
He wants to be what she wants him to be
With no regard about the man she really sees
Like living in the past
Contracting some disease

I never ceases to amaze
The things that motivate us
To some lofty height or to the deepest depth
But if the timing's right
You walk into the room just when
They need another volunteer to save the wreck

Are there regrets
Will there be second guessing
About the way this thing was handled
Are they content
And would they ever tell me
As if I really need to know

Now he wants to be what she wants him to be
He wants to be what she wants him to be
With no regard about the man she really sees
Like living in the past
Contracting some disease


To Be
©2006 Raymond M. Jozwiak (copyright demo recording)

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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 release, '2014' of original, instrumental piano music, can be downloaded digitally at:

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The Past . . .

. . . may just be the past . . .

. . . with all apologies to Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer (or at least to their decedents) . . .

Elizabeth Lauten, a Republican Senator's staff member who criticized the President's daughters' dress and demeanor during the 'sacred' Pardoning of the Turkey (perhaps a Republican ruse to rationalize some perceived guilt?) ceremony recently has resigned.

Well, good and good.

But now the stories say the careless, indiscriminate, sanctimonious 'lady' (as if THAT isn't enough) was actually guilty of shoplifting way back when she was knee high to a grasshopper.

I ask you, WHO REALLY GIVES A flying F#*ck**g Sh*#t?????  Am I mistaken or aren't the folks who found THAT tidbit really just about as bad as she is???   (not WAS????)

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My latest solo release, '2014' of original, instrumental piano music, can be downloaded digitally at:

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Don'tCha . . .

. . . just love Facebook?

"This white man was literally beating up two police officers, but what happens next is . . . "


"Ferguson Missouri" Michael Brown When will we change as Black people. . ."


"Ferguson signifies the end of the age of Obama . . . "


"A prominent legal expert eviscerates the Darren Wilson prosecution, in 8 tweets. . . "


"Behold The Amazing Mynah Talking Bird. His Name is Kaleo. . ."

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OHO's "Ocean City Ditty," the CD single is now available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oho4
(and, if you're in town, at Trax On Wax on Frederick Rd. in Catonsville, MD) OHO is Jay Graboski, David Reeve & Ray Jozwiak

My latest solo release, '2014' of original, instrumental piano music, can be downloaded digitally at:

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