pianogonzology

Monday, March 2, 2015

Solutions. . .

"This too shall pass."
- probably Medieval Persian Sufi poets

“Being a solution and not a problem proves progression.”
― Unarine Ramaru

“Solving problems is better than forgetting them otherwise you will be reminded of them at a bad time.”
― Auliq Ice

“We’ll never solve the problems we don’t talk about.”
― Justin Young

“a recurring problem is a neglected solution.Ponder to wonder”
― Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

Determine the thing that can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way.
- Abraham Lincoln

Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.
- Albert Einstein

What do you think?

Tell me at
http://www.rayjozwiak.com/guestbook.html or at
http://www.ohomusic.com

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. 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

(To Access all Ray Jozwiak - Gonzo Piano music you can copy-and-paste this URL directly to
your browser: http://http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/RayJozwiak)

Also, be sure to visit:
http://www.rayjozwiak.com

Sunday, March 1, 2015

All We Are Saying . . .

(from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jihadi_John)
". . . [Mohammed]Emwazi was given his pseudonym as John by a group of his hostages. The hostages have said that he was part of a terrorist cell described as "The Beatles", and that he guarded Western hostages while handling communications with their families. The pseudonym makes reference to John Lennon of the Beatles, and other members of the cell are known as "George", "Paul" and "Ringo", in reference to the Beatles' other members. The cell members all had English accents. The pseudonyms "Jihadi John" and "Jailer John" were created by the British press. . ."

(from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2743813/Ringo-Starr-disgusted-ISIS-Brits-nicknamed-The-Beatles-It-s-b-t-They-against-stood-for.html#ixzz3SwYKYyME)
". . . Ringo Starr is disgusted that British jihadis in Syria have been nicknamed 'The Beatles', claiming ISIS is against everything his former band stood for. The nickname was revealed by a former ISIS captive who said the gang of British extremists had been compared to the group from Liverpool because of their accents. The man thought to be responsible for beheading American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff has been dubbed 'Jihadi John', while two other British jihadis are being called Paul and Ringo. . ."

What do you think?

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Do I Detect . . .

. . . some disconnect

. . . or some revision? . . . just one more step in the process. . . there will be more to bring the piece to its full realization . . . (stay tuned) . . .

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
by OHO (Jay Graboski, David Reeve & Ray Jozwiak) with special guests Lisa Griffee (vocal) and Bruce Kovacs (French horn)

What do you think?

Friday, February 27, 2015

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.

'Back cover. Band photo by David Norbut at a chance encounter, Fager's Island, OC, MD. March 2014.'

'On-CD art (by Connell P. Byrne, as is the front cover; this composed on an IPad).'

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.

'Credit sheet from the forthcoming OHO CD release, "Where Words Do Not Reach (the instrumentals 1974-2015)"--should arrive within 2 weeks. ("POP POP, Bop-Up head" gifted from my sister, Gail Jordan and her family.) OHO photos by Jon Considine 02/13/76.'

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

What do you think?

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Pitch . . .

(from http://attunedvibrations.com/432hz/)
". . . According to Brain T. Collins, a musician and researcher, the standard pitch (A=440 Hz) does not harmonize on any level that corresponds to cosmic movement, rhythm, or natural vibration. . . There’s a growing musical and metaphysical movement for recovering optimal integrity in the music industry and spirituality through the 432Hz tuning. . . In April 2008 Dutch journalist Richard Huisken founded the ‘back to 432 Hz’ committee, claiming that this original tuning was used in ancient cultures and is found on antique instruments like the Stradivarius violin. According to Huisken, music tuned to 432 Hz is softer and brighter, giving greater clarity and is easier on the ears. . . 432 Hz seems to work at the heart chakra, “the feeling”, and therefore could have a good influence on the spiritual development of the listener. Some people who are not able to distinguish the 8hz difference claim they can feel the music warmer due to the longer wavelength. . . Researchers and musicians . . .report that they feel calmer, happier and more relaxed when playing music at 432Hz. . ."

(from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A440_%28pitch_standard%29)
". . . Prior to the standardization on 440 Hz, many countries and organizations followed the Austrian government's 1885 recommendation of 435 Hz. The American music industry reached an informal standard of 440 Hz in 1926, and some began using it in instrument manufacturing. In 1936 the American Standards Association recommended that the A above middle C be tuned to 440 Hz. This standard was taken up by the International Organization for Standardization in 1955 (reaffirmed by them in 1975) as ISO 16. . ."

What do you think?

Tell me at

http://www.rayjozwiak.com/guestbook.html or at

http://www.ohomusic.com

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. 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, 2015 Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak

(To Access all Ray Jozwiak - Gonzo Piano music you can copy-and-paste this URL directly to

your browser: http://http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/RayJozwiak)

Also, be sure to visit:

http://www.rayjozwiak.com

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

The Right . . .

. . . to bear. . .

(from http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/las-vegas-mom-tammy-meyers-went-looking-suspect-road-rage-n307896)
". . . A Las Vegas woman who was killed in an apparent road rage shooting . . .[recently] drove around with her armed son looking for the suspect who would later shoot her in front of her home, police said Tuesday. Tammy Meyers, 44, was shot by someone in a gray or silver four-door sedan outside her home around 11:22 p.m. Thursday, and died two days later. The suspect or suspects remain unidentified, police said. Police said Meyers and her armed 22-year-old son followed a car she believed had been involved in a road rage incident earlier that night, that they stopped following the vehicle and returned home, and when they got there a car matching the description of the one they'd followed pulled up and someone inside it began shooting. Meyers' son returned fire, police said.
"I did what I had to do to protect my family. Everyone can think what they have to think; I did it for a reason. And I'd do it for anyone I love," Meyers' son, Brandon, said at a vigil Tuesday. . .Meyers' husband, Robert Meyers, told mourners at the vigil that his late wife was a beautiful woman who loved her kids, but also that "she hated bullies.". . ."

With all due respect for the dead, I feel:
1. grateful that this young man does NOT love me
2. this beautiful, loving woman rivaled Mel Gibson in her overwhelming desire for vengeance (searching for the original 'road rage' guy? COME ON!!)
3. she hated bullies badly enough to find them long after the incident occurred
4. this story could have ended with the original 'road rage' person dead if the beautiful, loving woman and her armed son had found him first

I could be wrong . . .

What do you think?

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Complain . . .

. . . ME?!!!

I know I'm whining again, but I must admit, I've had it up to HERE with these cold, cold temperatures. I'ts just plain unpleasant to have cold hands with cracked fingers all the time. Any liquid out of doors is frozen, there's either wind or snow in the five-day forecast and one of the most pleasant things I do is sleep under multiple blankets and comforters.

. . . up to HERE! . . .

What do you think?

Tell me at

http://www.rayjozwiak.com/guestbook.html or at

http://www.ohomusic.com

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. 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, 2015 Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak

(To Access all Ray Jozwiak - Gonzo Piano music you can copy-and-paste this URL directly to

your browser: http://http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/RayJozwiak)

Also, be sure to visit:

http://www.rayjozwiak.com