Peace Lily
Debora Aylett Irrigon, Oregon United states
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Tracy I may be wrong but I believe it has something to to do with Golgotha-"Calvary, also Golgotha /ˈɡɒlɡəθə/, was, according to the Gospels, a site immediately outside Jerusalem's walls where Jesus was crucified.[1] Golgotha(s) (Γολγοθάς) is the Greek transcription in the New Testament of an Aramaic term that has traditionally been presumed to be Gûlgaltâ (but see below for an alternative). The Bible translates the term to mean place of [the] skull, which in Greek is Κρανίου Τόπος (Kraníou Tópos), and in Latin is Calvariæ Locus, from which the English word Calvary is derived." (from wikipedia)
I believe I read that in an old interview but I could be wrong... not making assumptions about Joe's faith or what he was trying to say but it is a moving piece of music.
At risk of sounding crazy I just have to say sometimes I wish I could just give Joe a grateful hug . From one human being to another . Because I am grateful .My life has taken some turns I did not expect lately. I have been feeling very wounded and wronged by some one I never would have expected and I have been near "the end of my rope" or at the very least tying a knot and holding on for dear life .but when I listen to this strange beautiful music I often find a place of refuge and hope -many of the these songs have pulled me out the darkness and given me hope . I doubt that this will ever be seen (by Joe) due to the changes with the site but I am so very glad & grateful for our"Maestro" and the music that has been shared with all of us .
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Tue Dec 8 '15 6:54:40 pm
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xrob
Robert Scott Anchorage, AK USA Plays: Guitar (33 years)
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I'm also reading Strange Beautiful Music ... not sure why I hadn't before! Listening to it, actually ... it's on Audible. :)
He goes into some details on individual songs, including a brief mention of Hill of the Skull (can't remember the specifics, sorry). Maybe someone with the text will post it.
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Wed Dec 9 '15 12:18:28 pm
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Peace Lily
Debora Aylett Irrigon, Oregon United states
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Earlier today I tried to access the forum and it would not let me just said access denied... lol I thought it was gone forever but here it is again. siily but it makes me kinda happy it is still here..... :)
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Wed Dec 9 '15 5:33:32 pm
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ibanezguitars
Joan Jove Mollet del Valles, Barcelona Spain Plays: Guitar (44 years)
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It doesn't say much about what inspired Joe when he wrote "Hill of the Skull" specifically. He talks about "Surfing" more in general and the way it was recorded.
I'm just finished the "Crystal Planet" chapter
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Wed Dec 9 '15 10:24:28 pm
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Greg Frank Marcus Stittsville, Ontario Canada Plays: Guitar
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Thanks for the reminder! I read the first (free) chapter last night and bought it (my first eBook!) tonight. I'm up to completion of the EP, loving the walkthrough. I knew Joe & Steve went back but I didn't know they went THAT far back, wow!
Loved that the first band he was in was named Michoacán.. dying to ask him now if it was a Cheech & Chong reeference?
Pulled the trigger and got my meet'n'greet for Toronto! Finally get to shake the man's hand after all these years. Epic!!
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Wed Dec 9 '15 10:47:02 pm
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Peace Lily
Debora Aylett Irrigon, Oregon United states
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I gotta buy that book! Its hard to believe I have not done so yet...considering what a fan-girl I am..lol. Maybe as a xmas present to me from me.... yep.
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Thu Dec 10 '15 12:54:09 pm
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Peace - *I* read your post and completely understand what you are feeling and saying. Sorry you've had ups and downs, and I trust you'll hang on to the knot at the end of the rope, listen to Joe and eventually find yourself swinging from the rafters. That's how it works out for me!
Best to you for whatever festival you celebrate and I hope 2016 is a block buster for you.
Only 78 days until I see Joe. I fist pump.
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Thu Dec 10 '15 4:53:23 pm
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Robert Scott Anchorage, AK USA Plays: Guitar (33 years)
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I finished the book this morning on the way to work. I think it makes a fantastic accompaniment to listening to his work, for new listeners. And for us - it's just icing on the cake. I could have gone for a much more thorough version myself, but I'm not complaining. :)
I tried listening to all of Joe's vocal tracks in a row. That makes for an interesting album on its own, if you haven't tried it. Enjoy.
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Fri Dec 11 '15 9:53:37 am
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ibanezguitars
Joan Jove Mollet del Valles, Barcelona Spain Plays: Guitar (44 years)
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Enjoy your Meet and Greet, Greg.
This year I have accomplished my third Meet and Greet. I wound up to meet a guy we both happened to meet in the "Satchafunkilus" M&G.
He remembered me because Mick Brigden and his staff missed to bring a camera, and all pictures with Joe were taken with my camera (LOL) Mick gave me the email list of all attendants and I sent their photos to all of them by internet.
The guy still remebered it, so this year we were talking to each other while cueing waiting for Joe to pop up. I brought my JS-140W to be signed and he showed me the book "Strange Beautifull Music" that he wanted signed. I felt quite ashamed to recognize to him that a fan like me hadn't read it so far.
So that's the anecdote that drove me to getting the ebook I'm now just reading
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Phydeaux_3
Greg Frank Marcus Stittsville, Ontario Canada Plays: Guitar
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I can't believe I never knew about REEL Satriani (the "documentary") before! "Grab it by the nuts please!" - Glyn. This is amazing to see, a little painful too, you can see that this style of recording is just going against everything Joe has ever known or done before, that said there's no denying that the end result is absolutely bloody amazing, even if it didn't seem like it would be like that along the way? I'm listening to each album along with the time period in the book that was written about it, so cool to be able to do that! Now this. Poor Joe.. you just want to give him a big hug and say "Don't worry man, the album is going to end up being perfect, just have faith Brother!" I'm so glad I got this book and am watching this doc. Bad-ass. Crystal Planet (always one of my all-time favorites) coming up next! Hopefully the recording won't be as tortured for Joe as the eponymous album was!
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Mon Dec 14 '15 9:32:14 am
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Oh this is awesome! Some chatter on the board now, woot!!
Peace Lily Deb...I hear ya honey and am sending you virtual hugs. Things do get better, eventually. It's the getting through that is the pitty part.
PHY!!! Meeting Joe is the BESTEST of the best! Have a great time, you'll always remember it!
I have Joe's book and have read about 2/3rds of it, love it!
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Peace Lily
Debora Aylett Irrigon, Oregon United states
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Thanks Skippy and Tracy. Its been a hell of a month but I keep putting one foot in front of the other . Got to keep going even when you want to quit. And listen to lots of JOE. . Lots. :)
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I need to bookmark so I don't have to keep searching for the "special secret link inside".
Belated "Happy Chrismahannukwanzivus" to all and a Happy New Year
Survivors indeed.
Best, all.
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Mon Jan 11 '16 8:18:10 pm
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xrob
Robert Scott Anchorage, AK USA Plays: Guitar (33 years)
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So, I was diagnosed with Aspergers a couple weeks ago. I'm 45. I've known I was a bit "special" for a while ... and now I have an official opinion. I think I saw a statistic that only 1 in a 1000 people have it, though I suspect it's actually much more common.
For those who haven't seen Parenthood, Aspergers is basically a really good excuse for acting like an inconsiderate a-hole most of the time. But, those affected are usually quite talented within their targeted obsession area. We tend to withdraw from social groups and into our own routines, and there are all varying levels of severity depending upon how successful the person is at coping with the anxieties that they feel - which are usually centered around social confrontation. The internet makes it way easier to be completely alone and still somewhat social. It's definitely helped me through the years.
Once an Aspergers person comes to the realization that this REALLY IS what is happening to them, then they can start to work through the anxiety triggers and really understand themselves a lot better. Just knowing what is happening is a tremendous weight off the shoulders.
Well, I guess it was my turn to share.
What's happening with everyone else who's still hanging around and checking here for updates?
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Alan McKenna Dublin Ireland Plays: Guitar (23 years)
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Hellooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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Anybody out there?
Edit: Holy shit, I'm playing guitar 15 years now!
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