Ahora . . .

OHO's first release since our 2018 Gazebo album. 13 years in the making, this linkage of musical/lyrical extrapolations, prompted by an attendee's experience during morning sittings at a 2005 Guitar Craft course, manifest in this 36+ minute "operetta." Composed initially while musing on a Maryland beach during the aughts on a Martin Backpacker, and with basic tracks performed on an acoustic guitar strung in the New Standard Tuning. "This adventure should be consumed as a whole. Wondrous interlocking melodies buttress the theme of discovery. The plentiful instrumental interludes serve as guides while respectfully nodding to progressive music's golden era. Addictive stand-alone tunes pass through this expedition widening the musical palette while functioning as a novel's chapters. The exquisite placement of chosen instrumentation adds the desired spice to possess the listener's (now- galvanized) attention. Adrenalin jacks are plentiful, induced by spine-tingling crescendos. Ahora! is the culmination of the OHO experience thus far. Amazingly, after 49 years, there seems to be absolutely no decline in the quality of an OHO release. This, my friends, is another of the multiple peaks experienced during their highly creative journey. Discover the now...BULL'S EYE!!" (Warren Barker, Progression Magazine) 

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Nothing . . .

https://curvatureofthemind.com/2011/01/11/things-are-slightly-askew/

". . . you are safe

You are whole.

Nothing goes askew . . . "

-Ring In The Rightness by John P. Graboski



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            Ambience & Wine

Grifter . . .

https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/sleazy-businessman

(from https://www.salon.com/2022/07/14/donald-is-finally-running-scared-liz-cheney-and-jan-6-committee-have-him-cornered/)

". . . Trump is a fascist. Trump is a liar. Trump is dangerous. Ultimately Trump is a traitor to the ideals enshrined in our Constitution. The seventh hearing on this fetid stench leaves just one important question unanswered: Will the Department of Justice indict Trump, Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Jeffrey Clark, Sidney Powell and others? . . . It is obvious that Liz Cheney, by mentioning the DOJ at the close of this week's hearing, believes that indictments are forthcoming. There are those who still doubt it and who believe Attorney General Merrick Garland is not up to the task. But the 32 federal lawmakers I've spoken with since Tuesday all believe Trump's indictment will be coming. "It has to, or this means nothing and as a country we are done," one told me. . . So how did Trump respond on Wednesday? . . He sent out emails promoting his Trump "commemorative" golf balls along with one encouraging his supporters to buy authentic "Trump Ultra Maga Shirts," for just $45. . . "

The Joker
- Steve Miller Band GRAINS

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A Condition . . .

 

https://pianoreviewer.com/how-to-fix-stuck-piano-keys

When your minor-ly, you find's, affected

Major-ly by a sound wave fair,

You still don't know quite what to do

But a groove is obviously there.

The fractured air you're experiencing

Is providing you the most

Of these symptoms now afflicting you.

I call this Chromatose.

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Inequality . . .

https://youtu.be/VOO3pNyE3is

(From Evil Geniuses: The Unmaking of America by Kurt Andersen)

". . . From the 1970s through the '90s, all developed countries faced basically the same big new economic conditions - slower economic growth, products manufactured much more cheaply by workers in poorer countries, especially China, and things produced more efficiently using much better, smarter machines. The age-old historical pattern of wages rising right along with productivity got out of sync in other countries well as the United States.  Inequality got worse all over the rich world - but at the end of the day only a bit worse everywhere except America. Because in most other rich countries, the people used politics to soften the blows, share the pain, adapt together. They governed themselves responsibly. . . "

Not Responsible
- Tom Jones

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Just In Case . . .

 

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-iphone-case

. . . you thought Barr's 'come to Jesus' moment after the insurrection warranted complete absolution . . .

(from https://flipboard.com/topic/merrickgarland/garland-issues-memo-shielding-political-candidates-from-doj-inquiries/a-Dw96JLZ_Souy5N340k-6aQ%3Aa%3A3322942870-1f2b0ad5c1%2Ftruthout.org)

". . . A Department of Justice (DOJ) memo approved by Attorney General Merrick Garland extends a policy, which originated under the Trump administration, on how the department can investigate political candidates, potentially giving the former president added protection from federal inquiries as he considers another run for office.The memo. . . demands that investigators receive written permission from the attorney general before opening inquiries into individuals running for president or vice president, or into senior members involved in their political campaigns. . . At the time, many viewed Barr’s memo, crafted in February 2020, as being in response to Trump’s continued anger toward inquiries involving him or his underlings, and how those investigations could paint a negative portrayal of him during that year’s presidential race. . ."

Just A Closer Walk With Thee / How Great Thou Art - Live
- Sonny James

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                 Critic’s Choice

Stretching . . .

. . . out on the changes of 'Kismet', a new song just posted on You Tube, just because that's what I like to do. The complete song is an unusual composition for me as the 'hook' occurred to me while sleeping.  And being the lazy person I am, I don't usually make an effort to record/document/'write-down" such 'inspirations', but in this case I did. The rest of the song revealed itself during the recording process, again, a method that I do not generally employ. As always though, I like to learn each new composition as it is  written and consequently attempt improvisation on the chord changes to each one like the bebop players of old (and jazz musicians still do.)

 

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                   Chromatose