Thursday 3 – Makin’ Music

Jan 25, 2012

Since we’re on a high from JindoMaster808‘s excellent guest blog post (Big MLC Mahalo once again, JM808), I thought we’d do a Thursday 3 about Makin’ Music.

 

Copy and paste the 3 questions and answer them or just answer them by number, order, whatever.  And don’t forget to leave any comments, stories, memories, etc. relating to the topic.  So, with a one, and a two, and a three…

 

  1. If you woke up one morning and had the magical ability to play, I mean really jam, any musical instrument – what instrument would you choose?  And why?
  2. If you used to or still do play a musical instrument, what made you choose that specific musical instrument?
  3. What’s your take on music?

 

Here’s my replies:

 

  1. If you woke up one morning and had the magical ability to play, I mean really jam, any musical instrument – what instrument would you choose?  And why?
    In my younger days, I would’ve liked to play the electric guitar – like Eddie van Halen.  But now, in my MLC age, I’d choose the saxophone.  To me, the sound of the sax is both sexy and soulful.  The way the notes have the ability to blend together.  How you can almost feel your passion through the music that you play – like it’s an extension of your soul.  Now that’s Makin’ Music.
  2. If you used to or still do play a musical instrument, what made you choose that specific musical instrument?
    Since my brother had a guitar, I tried to learn how to play it.  Didn’t happen.  I think with my short and stubby Okinawan fingers – it just wasn’t meant to be.  In high school, I tried taking a few slack-key guitar lessons.  Nope.  Nada.  Nuttin’.  I even tried the harmonica.  No go.  Then it dawned on me – even if I knew how to play something, if I’m simply not musically inclined – it wouldn’t sound good anyway (which leads me to question #3).
  3. What’s your take on music?
    Since Makin’ Music was so hard for me, I gained an appreciation for music.  It’s so amazing to me that individual instruments making all different sounds can come together and produce something so beautiful in harmony.  And when I’m tired, stressed, or just need to relax – music calms me down.  And one of my biggest loves for music is how it can transport me back in time and trigger my memories to when I used to hear that song.  In fact, it still does that to me today.  For example, a couple of times when we were playing at the Main Street casino, this song was playing in the background.  I heard it although I wasn’t really listening to it – I’m guessing that my subconscious was soaking it all in – and the song was suddenly burned into my memory.  So of course whenever I hear this song now, I remember sitting at the poker machine at the Main Street casino, relaxed and having fun.

 

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102 Responses so far | Have Your Say!

  1. ankleBYTERS
    January 25th, 2012 at 10:19 pm #

    Uno…

  2. Keoni
    January 25th, 2012 at 10:20 pm #

    dose

  3. dihudfan
    January 25th, 2012 at 10:23 pm #

    If you woke up one morning and had the magical ability to play, I mean really jam, any musical instrument – what instrument would you choose? And why?
    Drums… I wish I could play the drums, unfortunately, I can’t keep a beat… 5 thumbs on both hands… tried playing uke, even took lessons (UH nite class with Herb Ohta)… after a while I dropped out… Listening to music is best for me!

    If you used to or still do play a musical instrument, what made you choose that specific musical instrument?
    Uke… now that I have a lot of time on my hands, I should try to learn… just lost interest because of my musical abilities…

    What’s your take on music?
    I still like oldies from 50′s and 60′s, even big band music… but learning to appreciate the music of present times… like to relax to smooth jazz… I exercise listening to oldies… I used to stay at the Stardust alot… nites would gamble by the lounge, listening to small bands… use to make money there, too bad it’s gone, just like my money… took ballroom dancing, but found out I have 2 left feet… but it’s fun!

  4. hawaii2000
    January 25th, 2012 at 10:26 pm #

    1. Piano. Because it’s still the one instrument that mesmerizes me whenever I watch and listen to someone who really knows how to play it.

    2. By the fourth grade, I had developed a knack for playing the ukulele. Anyone remember watching those ukulele classes on educational/public tv in school? At 15, I learned to play the guitar that my uncle gave to me. Around the same time I learned to play the harmonica, bass, piano, and drums. I basically play by ear but wish I had taken formal piano lessons. Today I have an ukulele and an old acoustic guitar I still play on occasion. I also have a Yamaha Motif ES8 keyboard that I tinker with rarely.

    3. Listening to music is still a big part of my life although I have to admit it’s been more of a challenge for me to appreciate music released since the 2000′s. Like a lot of old people, I think music was “better” back when. :)

  5. ankleBYTERS
    January 25th, 2012 at 10:27 pm #

    1) Me, I wish I could really play the piano…I have one, the kids all play it, but I rarely touched it in the last 16+ years..

    I’ve been wanting to play this song by Skylar Grey..

    http://youtu.be/LUY_gR_oCCk

  6. ankleBYTERS
    January 25th, 2012 at 10:35 pm #

    2) I played bass in a rock band in high school…why pick that one :?: Only has four strings :lol: ..and I love the deep, deep resonance of the notes. I listen for the bass notes in a song, higher priority than lyrics or the rhythm. That’s the reason why all of my cars had an elaborate audio system in them *BOOM* *BOOM* before it became so popular in the late ’90s on.

    This is one of my favorite bass songs, by Santana:

    http://youtu.be/bA5FDVu_F3E

  7. volleymom2
    January 25th, 2012 at 10:44 pm #

    1.If you woke up one morning and had the magical ability to play, I mean really jam, any musical instrument – what instrument would you choose? And why?
    In my younger days, I wanted to play the piano, but now? the saxophone.. just love the sound

    2.If you used to or still do play a musical instrument, what made you choose that specific musical instrument?
    Used to play the ukelele only becuz that was mandatory in 7th grade, then dad went out to buy us one. But wished I kept playing.

    3.What’s your take on music?
    I love music, its the universal language for all cultures. I am a Motown, R& B, soul music 70′s all the way. But I do like 60′s and 50′s music.

  8. LINDA KATO
    January 25th, 2012 at 10:46 pm #

    1. Piano. My mother-in-law bought our daughter a piano and gave her $1K for her first few piano lessons. She played the piano all through high school, then quit, preferring to play soccer and basketball instead. I miss hearing her play relaxing music on our piano for us.
    2. I have never played a musical instrument unless you count the tonette which was required in music class.
    3. I appreciate listening to music. Music relaxes me. I love to listen to easy listening music when I iron or clean house. Makes a task fun!

  9. LINDA KATO
    January 25th, 2012 at 10:49 pm #

    We just got back from the movies again. Saw THE VOW tonight. A delightful movie for anyone in love. Stark contrast to the movie we saw last night, UNDERWORLD (for our son). I’ll take a chick flick anyday :!: :grin:

  10. ankleBYTERS
    January 25th, 2012 at 11:03 pm #

    3) I love music….I haven’t met a song that I didn’t like….except for cow moooosic, head banging and RAP. As the decades progressed from the ’60 onward, each one had its merits..Viet Nam era, Motown, disco, cow mooosic, bad hair bands…my SM had a hand in educating me to the late ’80s music and to listen to the lyrics…they always tell a story…I still practice that to this day.

    My current genre is alternative music…if you have my copies of the TRIAD mix CDs, you’ll know what I mean. When my kids were teenagers in the late ’90s early ’00 they got me hooked on it as I was always out voted on what station/cd to listen to in the car. Some of the lyrics…outstanding :!:

    I still listen to classic rock songs, they’ve been around for 45+ years and its not going away soon…it’ll be around for another 45+ years, not sure if many of us will be around then :lol:

    This is another song, by Christina Perri, I’d like to learn to play on the piano…one that I hit the repeat button often in my car…..just listen to the lyrics…

    http://youtu.be/rtOvBOTyX00

    You’re never too old to listen to the current music…just ask Sally… :-)

  11. sally
    January 25th, 2012 at 11:08 pm #

    LIKE

    : )

  12. dihudfan
    January 25th, 2012 at 11:15 pm #

    me too… LIKE
    thanx

  13. Keoni
    January 25th, 2012 at 11:28 pm #

    If you woke up one morning and had the magical ability to play, I mean really jam, any musical instrument – what instrument would you choose? And why?
    I’d like to be able to play guitar to play slack key. But, aue, fingers too short!

    If you used to or still do play a musical instrument, what made you choose that specific musical instrument?
    I taught myself to play ‘ukulele in my 20′s so I could accompany my singing Hawaiian songs.

    What’s your take on music?
    I do like a wide range of music – folk music of different countries, a bit of country, big band, etc. But I wouldn’t give one cent for rap or much of the popular music (?) since about the mid 60′s! Guess I’m just an old fut. :lol:

  14. JindoMaster808
    January 25th, 2012 at 11:33 pm #

    Thank you @Rodney for the opportunity to write for MLC. @volleymom2, your comment, “I love music, its the universal language for all cultures,” is so true. The Honolulu Community Concert Band and Omiya City Community Band will perform this Saturday. We’ll also play a couple of pieces as a combined band.

    Some of us in HCCB speak Japanese, but most of us don’t. Yet when we play, our music will transcend differences in language and cultures. I feel very blessed to have this opportunity. :)

  15. ankleBYTERS
    January 25th, 2012 at 11:33 pm #

    Keoni

    I’ve got a roll of pennies, you want :?: :lol:

  16. Keoni
    January 25th, 2012 at 11:38 pm #

    @ankles Yeah, I’ll take it off your hands. Not much you can buy today for $.50. But small kid time you’d get enough candy to make ya sick for that amount! :lol:

  17. Rodney
    January 25th, 2012 at 11:50 pm #

    @JindoMaster808 – LIKE =)

  18. KAN
    January 26th, 2012 at 5:56 am #

    1.If you woke up one morning and had the magical ability to play, I mean really jam, any musical instrument – what instrument would you choose? And why? Probably piano, with guitar a close second. My cousin is still the best piano player I know personally, and I’ve heard her make music on it for the last 40 years – she’s terrific. But I know a lot of great acoustic guitar players that I’m jealous of.

    2.If you used to or still do play a musical instrument, what made you choose that specific musical instrument? `Ukulele. When I was in 4th grade, all kids in public school learned how to play a little bit on it. I just never stopped. It’s a great comfort to me, and a great form of meditation – unless I’m performing (which is very unusual), playing is very calming.

    3.What’s your take on music? I love music – it’s a daily part of my life. One of the reasons I knew Sweetie was the right one for me was he not only knew about an obscure song I liked, he knew who had written it and he knew alternate verses I didn’t know.

  19. M
    January 26th, 2012 at 6:26 am #

    Guud morning MLCers!

  20. M
    January 26th, 2012 at 6:48 am #

    1.If you woke up one morning and had the magical ability to play, I mean really jam, any musical instrument – what instrument would you choose? And why?
    In HS I wanted to play the electric guitar, then later an acoustic guitar to play slack key and now the ukulele.

    2.If you used to or still do play a musical instrument, what made you choose that specific musical instrument?

    I no play any instruments and I wish I did.

    3.What’s your take on music?

    Very relaxing, if the radio is not on at work, I would have a harder time making it though the day.

  21. hemajang
    January 26th, 2012 at 7:36 am #

    1. Being a creative virtuoso on any instrument would be a dream. I can’t imagine the feeling a Ravi Shankar, or Yo-Yo Ma is having while on their instrument. Most of us can only listen and go with the flow which is a ride you can enjoy but who wouldn’t mind driving once in a while.

    2. Fooled around w/ukulele and guitar but aiyah, that musical gene is nowhere to be found.

    3. Enjoying music is universal…but what is music to one may be noise to another. My recently retired co-worker had distinct musical taste – loved Sinatra and hated rap/hard rock. I grew up listening to aunty’s 45′s…elvis, robin luke; then came the Beatles, Stones in high school; and Jefferson Airplane, Sonny Boy Williamson and Sunday Manoa in army and UH. From there till now I got into all kinds of music from classical to folk to punk to 3rd world. Love listening to Rimi Natsukawa, Blue Hearts, Vienna Teng, Ralph Stanley, Adele, Tuva throat singing, whatevahs…good music takes many forms.

  22. volleymom2
    January 26th, 2012 at 7:38 am #

    Can someone give me a good definition of “alternative music”?

  23. Kage
    January 26th, 2012 at 7:57 am #

    Good Morning.

    1- I would like to be able to play the piano.

    2- learned the ukulele in Elementary but never went beyond that.

    3- I like to listen and watch performances. Live orchestras give me chicken skin.

  24. ankleBYTERS
    January 26th, 2012 at 9:31 am #

    volleymom2:

    This is the best I can come up with as for its definition:

    http://altmusic.about.com/od/historyofaltindiemusic/a/altmusic101.htm

  25. LINDA KATO
    January 26th, 2012 at 9:32 am #

    Good morning MLCers :!: Happy Thursday :!: :grin:

    Love reading all of your stories :!: :grin:

    Have a great day everyone :!: :grin:

  26. kathi
    January 26th, 2012 at 9:58 am #

    1. I would seriously trade any talent or skill that I now have to be able to not only play, but create, real music. I’d like to be able to play the guitar for the shallow reason that anyone on earth is several percentage points cooler when jamming on a guitar.

    2. I played piano from grade school until sometime during high school. The instrument was picked for me, probably because we already owned it. I guess you would say I was technically competent but my heart was never in it nor did I really have a true talent.

    3. Not very original, but I’m just going to quote NIetzsche: “Without music, life would be a mistake.”

  27. kathi
    January 26th, 2012 at 10:05 am #

    Music was an important part of “Criminal Minds” last night. I don’t know if this quote from the show is based on fact or not: “Our hormonal surges as teenagers may make the choices seem more personal and passionate, and later on in life we might experiment with other musical selections. But no music ever impacts us as much as that we listen to at age 14″ – but it rings true to me.

    14 for me was 1972 – I took a look at a Top 100 list for that year, and this would explain why I can remember all the words to what I now realize are truly horrible songs (there are some good ones in there too).

    http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/top-100-songs-of-the-year/?year=1972

  28. Seawalker
    January 26th, 2012 at 10:13 am #

    This song is dedicated to all the cow mooosic lovers out there and, especially, to our resident DJ, @ankles. Dude, don’t turn it off so quickly. Cow mooosic grows on you. Udder music is just noise, just like how @hemajang puts it. Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE3z-6XO2Ds

  29. ankleBYTERS
    January 26th, 2012 at 10:20 am #

    Seawalker:

    I dunno…hard for me to classify that as cow moooosic….but I like Anne Murray, so hall *PASS*…

  30. Seawalker
    January 26th, 2012 at 10:23 am #

    @kathi – Number 15 – Chuck Berry, is hard to sing along to without busting out laughing.

  31. ankleBYTERS
    January 26th, 2012 at 10:25 am #

    kathi:

    I can see why ’72 was a great year for songs according to the list…American Pie, Heart of Gold, Precious & Few, Rocket Man….but there are a few bombs in there too… :lol:

  32. Seawalker
    January 26th, 2012 at 10:31 am #

    @ankles – Super Bowl party is coming along good. Even got props. My Buffalo Bills starter jacket will be hanging from the garage ceiling. Don’t think any of the wives are coming. So none of these fruits and salads in the spread. Just pure pupus and artery-clogging BBQ food. I figure if I die, might as well die with a smile on my face. :lol:

  33. Mike in Waipio
    January 26th, 2012 at 11:33 am #

    1. Piano. I admire someone at a piano bar playing a variety of tunes. Wish I could do that.
    2. I have no talent for playing an instrument.
    3. Like dihudfan, I enjoy music from the 50s/60s and big band stuff from the 30s/40s. Also, (although many hated it) I enjoyed disco music and other stuff from the 70s (my clubbing days). I like some stuff from the 80s; less stuff from the 90s; and almost nothing beyond 2000. As Rod said, music brings back memories of certain events and I enjoy reminiscing.

  34. ankleBYTERS
    January 26th, 2012 at 11:43 am #

    Seawalker:

    Wanna borrow my Packers field jacket? I only wear it here on really COLD days….hasn’t happened in years!!!!

  35. hemajang
    January 26th, 2012 at 1:10 pm #

    Regarding definition of alternative music, think of music listened by our youth that is not mainstream so it depends if it has mass appeal or not…anyhow, that is how I would define it. In the 80′s I listened to Norm Winter’s Radio Free Hawaii that played a lot of “alternative” music that wasn’t on mainstream top 40 radio stations such as Bob Marley and Nirvana but then reggae and grunge got mass popular so no longer alternative?

  36. ankleBYTERS
    January 26th, 2012 at 2:21 pm #

    Many of the TV shows today incorporate today’s music into their story lines. If you remember watching Dawson’s Creek or Smallville, every episode would introduce songs that were popular during that time and songs from unknown artists. That’s how I became a fan of Jann Arden, Sophie Hawkins, Sophie Zelmani, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Mindy Smith, Chantal Kreviazuk, Michelle Featherstone, Vast and Jewel. Grey’s Anatomy, Glee, One Tree Hill are other shows that use current music scores on their show.

    If you watch their season DVDs, you may notice that the music content is slightly different from their original TV broadcast version due to licensing issues. The studios didn’t include rights for future DVD versions when they originally negotiated the TV licensing rights….too costly now.

  37. sally
    January 26th, 2012 at 4:36 pm #

    If you woke up one morning and had the magical ability to play, I mean really jam, any musical instrument – what instrument would you choose? And why?

    Acoustic guitar. For me it would be the most versatile and portable, ready to go at a moments notice at a party, can accompany with singing, can be accompanied by a whole bunch of friends on other instruments. Can also cruise alone at home… like my neighbor does.

  38. sally
    January 26th, 2012 at 4:37 pm #

    If you used to or still do play a musical instrument, what made you choose that specific musical instrument?

    I played violin in 5th and 6th grade. I fake it the entire first year and got caught. The teacher took the time to teach me how to read music and then it all made sense to me. Don’t know why I didn’t want to continue when we got to Kaimuki Inter. Now that I see musicians like the ladies of Bond, I so wish I had paid more attention.

    Oh, btw, I didn’t choose it. We took some kind of test and they picked those of us who the results said were “musically inclined”. I remember the teacher telling me I was always the one bopping my head and tapping my toes. LOL not much diff from what I do now.

  39. sally
    January 26th, 2012 at 4:38 pm #

    Bond Live at Royal Albert Hall… Victory
    http://youtu.be/9E4jMz0xGUk

  40. LINDA KATO
    January 26th, 2012 at 4:39 pm #

    Good afternoon everyone :!: Love reading your stories :!: :grin:

    Music is in the air :!: :grin:

  41. Seawalker
    January 26th, 2012 at 4:50 pm #

    What’s your take on music?

    Me? I really admire people who can cruise and snooze on music. I enjoy music too. But working out at the gym and sucking up the vapors in the steam room afterwards does a better job for me. Nothing beats a good sweat and getting your endorphins to give you a ‘natrual high’.

    Music does bring me back in time. I remember when we were young. Mom used to watch Lawrence Welk, and how she would adore her Englebert Humperdinck album. But it doesn’t end there. I can still hear the Chinese albums going in the background and taking them back to their motherland. They were so happy.

    My first stereo in the car was a Pioneer. Used to pound that buggah and show it off so the girls would hear it. Heheheh, I don’t have a Pioneer anymore, but I still pound the car stereo once in a while. When the good-lookin’ girls turn their heads, I laugh when they find out it’s an old man acting juvenile. LOL

    Used to like the piped-in music when I work. Back in the days, it was the KUMU station — ala elevator music. And when an often-played tune was recognized, more better had me the karaoke mike. Lately, I’ve been watching TV more than listening to music to relax. The TV gives me a more hypnotic effect and, actually, tells me when it’s time to go to la-la land.

    I know there’s a handful of Lanakila alums. Remember Mrs. Ikeoka? That was the 5th grade teacher who taught us music. I still remember C7, G7, F on the ukulele. Or ‘my dog has fleas’. But other than being our music instructor, that wahine sure was a bag of hot air. I think yelling was something that came normal to her. Yikes!

  42. sally
    January 26th, 2012 at 7:31 pm #

    What’s your take on music?

    Music is everything. It emotes. It heals. It loves. It soothes. I will listen to almost anything. Almost. Not into Rap, Gangsta, and songs with profanity and violence. I could itemize all genres and why they rock my world but it would just be too long. Suffice it to say that music makes my world go ’round.

  43. ankleBYTERS
    January 26th, 2012 at 7:52 pm #

    My physical therapy location has satellite radio and when I first started going there for PT they were listening to 70s-90s music….now they are listening to Alt Nation (new alternative rock) :lol:

  44. Mark'75
    January 26th, 2012 at 8:00 pm #

    @kathi: Here’s my 1972 bomb:
    The Jimmy Castor Bunch: Troglodyte
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkSOT-6YTb8&feature=related

  45. ankleBYTERS
    January 26th, 2012 at 8:13 pm #

    SallyL

    Do they like the classical music or the Bond eye candy :?: :lol:

  46. Mark'75
    January 26th, 2012 at 8:17 pm #

    1.If you woke up one morning and had the magical ability to play, I mean really jam, any musical instrument – what instrument would you choose? And why? Acoustic or slack key guitar. I’d pick it up to relieve stress and get melllloooooowwww. But then again, I’d still be dreaming.

    2.If you used to or still do play a musical instrument, what made you choose that specific musical instrument? In 6th grade, we all took ukulele at Jefferson Elem. For once, I could strum something other than “My Dog Has Fleas.” Maybe now I can manage a kazoo……”Keeaumokuuuuu,” like the ‘famous’ guy who sells cookies.

    3.What’s your take on music? I went from rock in h.s., to jazz, to Hawaiian, to ‘contemporary’ music. Now, I’m in the hunt for songs we listened to on the radio from the late 60′s to mid 70′s, especially the ones that make you go “Whoa, I remember that one!” Like: Puka shells, by the sea…

  47. Seawalker
    January 26th, 2012 at 8:19 pm #

    @LK – “1. Piano. My mother-in-law bought our daughter a piano and gave her $1K for her first few piano lessons. She played the piano all through high school, then quit, preferring to play soccer and basketball instead. I miss hearing her play relaxing music on our piano for us.”

    Wow, when the kids practice on our piano, I head downstairs in 0 to 60 in 2 seconds flat to move away. :lol:

  48. Mark'75
    January 26th, 2012 at 8:20 pm #

    Oh wait, Puka shells, from the sea… okay.

  49. Seawalker
    January 26th, 2012 at 8:27 pm #

    @ankles – I think @sally was going for the ear-candy and not the eye-candy. *Ouch* The little devil just speared the little angel in me. He wants me to get tickets for bolo head row, if they ever come here for a concert. :lol:

  50. Seawalker
    January 26th, 2012 at 8:29 pm #

    Much better, @Mark. Puka? Hey, that’s how many points the Giants will score in the Super Bowl. LOL

  51. Mark'75
    January 26th, 2012 at 8:40 pm #

    Yeah, no like the Giants.

  52. Rodney
    January 26th, 2012 at 10:31 pm #

    I dare anyone to watch this WHOLE music video:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2WKhPxpc0k

  53. LINDA KATO
    January 26th, 2012 at 11:03 pm #

    Seawalker: Our daughter Lynne played popular songs on the piano so well her teacher wanted her to enter recitals but she didn’t want to. Your children must have been beginners. Now our piano is used on holidays since my nieces and nephews know how to play it. Music adds to the party and the festivities :!: :grin:

  54. Rodney
    January 26th, 2012 at 11:20 pm #

    @kathi – ’72 is my most memorable year for music.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-tRXewCAmU

  55. M
    January 27th, 2012 at 5:18 am #

    Aloha Friday MLCers!

  56. sally
    January 27th, 2012 at 5:19 am #

    Rod, ya not gonna believe this but we do this song in Zumba… altho’ not the innagadadavida version. LOL

    …and no, I did not take you up on the dare.

  57. Seawalker
    January 27th, 2012 at 6:48 am #

    @LK – Was just kidding. My kids have entered recitals. The next one is coming up in May. I use the ‘get away’ technique to keep them interested in playing, and to show dad what he’s missing. Psychology, my dear.

    KHON 10:00 news was giving away L.V. trips for being the 10th caller. It got me dialing the other night. :)

  58. M
    January 27th, 2012 at 7:20 am #

    Happy Birthday sally :!: :) Have a great day :!: :)
    Happy Aloha Friday to all :!: :)

  59. ankleBYTERS
    January 27th, 2012 at 7:29 am #

    Rodney:

    I was going to name my daughter Brandi…fortunately, the other half vetoed it :!: …said it sounded too much like a dog..

    The names parents come up with these days….poor kid, having to live with it growing up …

  60. ankleBYTERS
    January 27th, 2012 at 7:31 am #

    Seawalker:

    I’ll join you in the bolo-head row but I’m not buzzing my hair so you can see the reflection off my head… ;-)

  61. ankleBYTERS
    January 27th, 2012 at 7:32 am #

    Boss is taking us all out for his annual Chinese New Years luncheon…it should be a blast as I haven’t seen most of my group since last September…

  62. ankleBYTERS
    January 27th, 2012 at 7:38 am #

    Where’s Sally :?: :lol:

    Happy Birthday :!:

  63. kathi
    January 27th, 2012 at 8:45 am #

    @seawalker, no kidding about that Chuck Berry song! Although I would still put it on my “good” list. @ankles – those were all on my “good” list, too. @Mark’75 – LOL definitely on the “bad” list. @Rod – you know I actually go back and forth on that one? Real love/hate thing with that song.

    My own favorites? Layla – I could listen to any version of that, volume maxed out, then and now. Climax, Stylistics and Chi-Lites are on the list but not with my favorite songs from them, which to be fair could have been the year before or after: Life & Breath, Stone In Love With You, and Have You Seen Her.

  64. Kage
    January 27th, 2012 at 8:52 am #

    Good morning.

    Happy Birthday Sally!!

  65. kathi
    January 27th, 2012 at 8:55 am #

    @ankles said “Many of the TV shows today incorporate today’s music into their story lines.” You remember when that started – Miami Vice. Before that, I don’t think there were any scripted shows that spent the big bucks on music licensing.
    I liked how the music was integrated into Cold Case. Since they were cold cases (duh LOL) they used music from whatever year in the past the crime took place. I used to hate when they’d do a story with a not-so-cold case and the music was less than 3 years old!

  66. kathi
    January 27th, 2012 at 8:56 am #

    Ooh just saw that… Have a super wonderful HAPPY BIRTHDAY today, Sally!

  67. LINDA KATO
    January 27th, 2012 at 9:44 am #

    Good morning MLCers :!: Happy Aloha Friday :!: :grin:

    Happy Birthday, sally :!: :grin: I’ll never forget your birthday since today is our daughter Lynne’s (piano player’s) 25th birthday :!: :grin:

    Have a super day sally and everyone :!: :grin:

  68. snow
    January 27th, 2012 at 10:44 am #

    happy birthday sally!

    If you woke up one morning and had the magical ability to play, I mean really jam, any musical instrument – what instrument would you choose? And why?

    I think I’d like to play the piano or guitar or maybe the ukulele. I love when people can just pick up their instrument and start singing a song! (of course, kind of hard to do that with a piano! lol.)

    If you used to or still do play a musical instrument, what made you choose that specific musical instrument?

    I used to play the clarinet… not sure why I choose it, other than the fact that – at the time – most girls played the flute or clarinet and I did not feel “girly” enough to play a flute. :roll: I’d like to get back to playing it one of these days!

    What’s your take on music?

    I love music! I used to listen to my brother’s new albums (70′s) with him – he’d be so excited when he brought them home. Later, I’d be the same way with my cassettes and CDs! More recently, I hadn’t been much into buying music for myself but now I’m just getting into ITunes! (yes, a little late but I had been trying to avoid buying music… lol.) I also love hearing live music and going to concerts and musicals – you really cannot beat a live performance! Music can instantaneously transport you back to a memorable time in your life. It can change your mood, it can change your life.

  69. Seawalker
    January 27th, 2012 at 10:54 am #

    Happy Birthday, @sally. You go girl!

    http://zippys.com/live/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/o-fb13022.png

    @snow – Eric graduated in our class. But I don’t know him. My friends in band knows him. Who would’ve guessed how he would turn out? Amazing! Our class president went on to Harvard Law School. Then quit his day job. Turns out he’s doing some kind of sports agent thing to bring China players to the U.S. He played a part in the Yao Ming and Houston Rockets deal.

    How many more years till retirement for us? :lol:

  70. Seawalker
    January 27th, 2012 at 11:04 am #

    @ankles – No dollar bills in this bolo head row, unless you like get one trumpet and sax doink-ed over your head. :lol:

  71. ankleBYTERS
    January 27th, 2012 at 12:16 pm #

    Seawalker:

    You don’t want to blind the band with the shine off my Yul Brenner head…..they might start playing cow moooooosic :!:

    I just found a box full of mint condition vinyl albums from the ’80s, mostly “bad hair band”…they haven’t seen the light of day in over 17+ years….I’m really going to have to get serious about picking up a USB turntable soon….

  72. Seawalker
    January 27th, 2012 at 12:37 pm #

    If you woke up one morning and had the magical ability to play, I mean really jam, any musical instrument – what instrument would you choose? And why?

    I was going to say the electric guitar too, but that would require me to grow my hair long. It just look dorky for a bass or ‘lectric guitar player to have a G.I. special, ala buzz cut. Don’t think I’m cut out to do drums. Those guys, they make all kind faces when they jam. Case in point, Mr. Buddy Rich.

    So I am going to be different and say lead singer. No musical instrument for the lead singer. The way I see it, if you’re vocal cords are your most valuable asset, then hire a band. :lol:

    This is who I want to emulate (see the link below). His voice is golden and he has something most of us can only dream of — his youth. Someone at Lexus is a spitting image of him. I always poke fun and call him David. Hey, to each its own.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duAO4QinW4w

  73. ankleBYTERS
    January 27th, 2012 at 12:54 pm #

    Seawalker:

    All you need is a bunch of tattoos and you’re set for life…they’ll be knocking down your door asking you to join them…you can have one with you walking on the surface of the sea..

    But he gets the girl at the end…gotta love that ;-) He hasn’t put out any new videos lately :-(

  74. Seawalker
    January 27th, 2012 at 1:12 pm #

    @ankles – Shoots, missed him the last year when he came down at Hard Rock. It was date night with Mrs. S, but kids got sick at the last minute. Figured if David was eye-candy for the women, then it’ll definitely be easy on the eyes for me to look at the audience (good-lookin’ guys stick with good-lookin’ chicks). LOL

    ***

    Calling all lichee fans. If you like lichee, they got good dragon’s eyes for sale at $4.99 a pound in Chinatown Kekaulike Mall. Super sweet and meaty too. :)

  75. ankleBYTERS
    January 27th, 2012 at 1:16 pm #

    Seawalker:

    You should have some t-shirts made up saying “Seawalker’s Band“, wear it when out shopping (without the Missus of course)…instant groupies :!: :lol: The results would be infinitely better than borrowing my grandson on a shopping trip….

  76. Seawalker
    January 27th, 2012 at 1:24 pm #

    @ankles – Seawalker stands for Sugar Daddy available. ‘Nuff said. :lol:

  77. Mark'75
    January 27th, 2012 at 4:28 pm #

    Happy Birthday Sally!!!!

  78. LINDA KATO
    January 27th, 2012 at 4:58 pm #

    Seawalker: I tried calling in for the KHON TV2 Vegas trip. The lines are so busy and even crashed one evening so I gave up. We booked our next FREE trip to Vegas for May 2012 when more people will be there. When it’s busy, more chances to win :!: :grin:

  79. LINDA KATO
    January 27th, 2012 at 4:59 pm #

    Good evening everyone :!: :grin:

    Happy, happy birthday sally :!: :grin:

  80. ankleBYTERS
    January 27th, 2012 at 5:23 pm #

    Seawalker:

    Print up t-shirts with the “Sugar Daddy” candy logo on it…

  81. ankleBYTERS
    January 27th, 2012 at 5:57 pm #

    Seawalker:

    Found a recent music video from David…about a month late, but that the heck…he’s got an orchestra backing him up this time…

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-Gmvuu3Xgw

  82. Seawalker
    January 27th, 2012 at 6:35 pm #

    One of these days, @LK, you’re going to hit it. Good things happen to those who do good deeds. Just remember, winner throws party for the rest of the MLC stiffs. I know, couldn’t even get through to the lines. Same here. But nothing ventured, nothing gained.

  83. Seawalker
    January 27th, 2012 at 6:45 pm #

    @ankles – Was that a sea of Pakes I saw among the orchestra? Well, then, yours truly would fit right in. Imagine this kanaka Pake strumming his ukulele among the brass section. “My doggy has fleas.” The wahine has a pretty nice voice too. Food, it does the body good. But music, it does wonders for the brain. :lol:

  84. Seawalker
    January 27th, 2012 at 6:46 pm #

    @ankles – Does Rich Dad, Poor Dad Kiyosaki reside in AZ?

  85. ankleBYTERS
    January 27th, 2012 at 7:15 pm #

    Yes they do:

    The Rich Dad Company
    4330 N. Civic Center Plaza
    Suite 100
    Scottsdale, AZ 85251

  86. LINDA KATO
    January 27th, 2012 at 7:42 pm #

    Seawalker: I keep trying to WIN that BIG ONE :!: :grin: One of these days….. :grin:

  87. LINDA KATO
    January 27th, 2012 at 7:42 pm #

    Seawalker: Hubby finished the book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” but we’re still middle class :!: :lol:

  88. LINDA KATO
    January 27th, 2012 at 7:44 pm #

    We just got back from Outback Steak House. I’m stuffed :!: We finally used up all of our Christmas gift cards for that restaurant so back to Zippy’s until next Christmas :!: :grin:

  89. ankleBYTERS
    January 27th, 2012 at 7:49 pm #

    LK:

    What did you have at OB? I love their bloomin’ onion ….

  90. LINDA KATO
    January 27th, 2012 at 8:45 pm #

    ankles: We had their blooming onion, caesar salad w/chicken, prime rib medium cooked with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. Had to bring half of it home, too much food :!:

  91. LINDA KATO
    January 28th, 2012 at 7:36 am #

    Good morning MLCers :!: Happy Saturday :!: :grin:

    Have a great day :!: :grin:

  92. KAN
    January 28th, 2012 at 8:47 am #

    Happy belated birthday Sally! Hope it was a good one!

  93. ankleBYTERS
    January 28th, 2012 at 2:12 pm #

    I wish I could play the violin like they do in this video of Dust In The Wind by Kansas….

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw0r8Wsf4wc

  94. tankobu
    January 28th, 2012 at 5:07 pm #

    Just got home from JindoMaster’s concert – anybody else go? Had a great time, great performances by the Honolulu Community Concert Band (nka the Honolulu Wind Ensemble) and the Omiya Community Band! Gotta catch my breath, will post later. Thanks for sharing your story JM808! Sorry I didn’t get to meet you. That was a huge crowd!

  95. LINDA KATO
    January 28th, 2012 at 7:14 pm #

    Good evening MLCers :!: :grin:

    tankobu: glad you had a good time :!: :grin:

  96. Rodney
    January 28th, 2012 at 11:04 pm #

    Omiya Community Band: http://www.kitv.com/video/30325301/detail.html

  97. Rodney
    January 28th, 2012 at 11:06 pm #

    Happy belated Birthday Sally!

  98. Keoni
    January 29th, 2012 at 3:49 am #

    Sally, belated Happy Birthday. Looking good there, girl! :)

  99. LINDA KATO
    January 29th, 2012 at 9:37 am #

    Good morning MLCers :!: Happy Sunday :!: :grin:

    It’s a beautiful, cool, sunny picture perfect day in Hawaii :!: :grin:

    Have a great day everyone :!: :grin:

  100. sally
    January 29th, 2012 at 10:37 am #

    oh, wow, Thank you for all the Happy Birthday wishes! : )

    JindoMaster808: your story continues to give me chicken skin!

  101. LINDA KATO
    January 29th, 2012 at 7:23 pm #

    Good evening MLCers :!: :grin:

  102. JindoMaster808
    January 30th, 2012 at 11:21 pm #

    Thanks @tankobu for attending. Maybe I’ll catch you at another concert.

    Hey @sally, our band is still posting photos and commenting on the concert and social with Omiya. This was a real “chicken skin” experience.

    From KITV: http://www.kitv.com/video/30325301/detail.html