Ahora . . .

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OHO is a band from the United States that was formed in 1970 and has come down to the present day with several lineup changes. The new album “Ahora!” was released on July 04, 2022 and contains three long tracks that n make up the parts of a long suite. A dreamy guitar arpeggio and narrative voice open the first section of the album “Ahora! Pt. 1” developed between continuous tempo changes and rich keyboard textures. The structure is elaborate and the vocals warm and expressive, a mixture of classical and modern Symphonic Prog sounds. In the second part, the violin and percussion add a touch of Folk and Baroque to the sound, thanks to very involving melodies. With the return to the central theme, the track closes in a musical crescendo with the last vocal stanzas. The second section “Ahora! Pt. 2” opens with the sweet melodies of the violin and guitar arpeggios, with the narrator introducing us to the track. A track that alternates symphonic and delicate passages with heavier openings, as in the best tradition of Progressive music. The band’s technique and experience is enhanced by a mature songwriting full of quality ideas, as well as the always very intense execution. The tempo changes are an added value, as are the instrumental sections, with excellent guitar and keyboard mixtures, while the vocal parts are dynamic and expressive. The album and the concept are concluded with “Ahora Pt. 3” characterised by an energetic and engaging sound with fine guitar and violin textures. Keyboards give a pompous touch to the sound, developed with lead guitar inserts that accompany us throughout the first part. The second part of the song features vocals, warm and dynamic, while the sound is always rhythmic and engaging. An album that enhances the technique and experience of this band that has been playing prog sounds at a high level for over 50 years. The rhythm section is solid and enriched by the tempo changes, excellent guitar and keyboard mixtures with the addition of the violin and a dynamic and expressive vocal make this album worthwhile. A recommended listen for lovers of Progressive Rock, with a mature sound that combines classical traits with a modern and markedly personal imprinting.

     

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Barking . . .

 

https://www.idioms4you.com/complete-i

dioms/bark-up-the-wrong-tree.htm 

Think about it.

You can't be pro-life, 

but anti-education, 

and anti-social programs,

unless YOU'RE willing to raise the children. 

ALL the children, yourself!

Right?

End of story!

Barking Up The Wrong Tree
- Freddy King

 

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The 14th . . .

. . . Friday

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Holiday-Tinged . . .

(in its entirety. . . ) 

Twas one night after season, when all through the condo,

Not a creature was dancing, not even the quando.

The spiderwebs hung from the decking with care

When the foot traffic ebbed and the tourists weren't there.

The children all visited when the weather was warm.

They'll come back in the winter if their schedules conform.

And mamma in bermudas and I in gym shorts,

Settled down for a movie and after-dinner snort,

When outside, in back, something whipped on the screen,

I uncrossed my legs to take in the strange scene.

Leaning forward, now abandoned my yoga position,

I directed my attention with quite some suspicion 

The summer night air was unusually cool

In the break from the swelter August gave as a rule.

During one of his thuds on the screen to break in,

We saw the huge luna moth that was making the din.

He had beautiful colors, circles tail and antennae.

Either angel from heaven. Maybe ghoul from Gehenna.

He bashed and he battered towards the light from inside.

Must have knocked himself silly. Would have made me cross-eyed.

Now luna, you're going to get a concussion.

If you've hit that screen once, must've hit it a dozen.

Perhaps to your eyes that light is attractive.

If you really got in, you would feel like a captive.

Should I turn off the lights, or turn the television off?

Should we be mouse-ly quiet, cease to talk, even cough?

So back into the woods, our poor luna friend flew.

Left our door screen alone.  Left our deck and house too.

But in some way I felt we had seen something great.

I was fortunate; lucky to have this be my fate.

So I turned off the light, closed the door and retired.

From excitement and wonder, I had simply expired. 

That episode done, I started to ponder 

My environment's changes since no tourists did wander.

I've seen space on the beaches, lots of room to spread out.

And the parking lots too seem a pleasure. No doubt. 

The boxes that formerly housed umbrellas and chairs,

Were all vertical in lots by the passthrough in pairs.

Lots of restaurants shelving utensils and vessels,

As the year-rounds prepare all their off-season specials. 

The specials sound great and they're such a nice deal.

If I only ate more, great advantage I'd feel.

The Cottage Cafe has fried oysters one night

And the wine is half-price o'er at Finn's, just in sight.

Everyone's got fish tacos, they are really quite good,

And in Ocean View there is number I could

Most certainly partake of, order something I do not

Eat at home on a basis that's regular - or forgot.

That's enough, I must say, about food, cause for sure

I eat plenty, delicious and healthful, be assured.

That's prolly enough 'bout my life at the beach.

I love every season, moments every and each.

I can highly recommend being here by the sea,

Even though not a member of the bourgeoisie.

I still drive my Toyota to the grocery and back,

With occasional detours tempting me from my track.

I must always be careful though, minding my speed,

There's a cop with a speed gun hiding behind that tree.

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08/29/?sh=3148b578126575265fa8795b

You're a star.
Where you wanted to be,
You now are.
From afar
You appear not too different
Than me.
But the scars
You've acquired 
Did not come free.
Had I tried;
Had I done all I could
With all my might
Would the ride
Give return on the price
Which was required?
Cast aside
Any thoughts of security. 

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Spirited . . .

 

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A spirited performance from OHO circa 2014 of John P. Graboski's "It Will Not Be Late." Video by Cameron Reeve. 

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https://www.infoplease.com/math-science/biology/genetics-evolution/human-evolution

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