Not So Innocent Words

Over the eight years I have met some amazing people in the music industry. I have even met some of my rock ‘n’ roll hero’s and some of those hero’s have become my friend. I find this amusing since I am just a music geek that publishes a magazine.

It was like a giant slap in the face. I mean you know there is a war going on over there and for me, they shouldn’t be there to begin with. But like one doctor said “I hate this stupid war, we don’t even need to be here, but as long as we are here I will be here to help these soldiers who need it.”

Technology – it’s everywhere in case you haven’t heard. But more specifically communication technology is what I have been thinking about this week.....

It being the decade long span of time from 2000 to 2009. I have a definite feel for every decade of music since the 1920s. In my head, when I think about the 30s or the 60s, there is a sound there melded with images and thoughts that take a definite, definable shape. I love to be amazed by the changes and trends that shaped the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Why do I bring this up? I have two serious problems with the currently waning decade.

I’ve been doing this, Innocent Words Magazine, for a long time. Well going on eight years seems like a long time on occasions. On top of that I have worked in the music industry in one form or another for nearly half my life. During that time, especially as of the last few years, money has been a major issue. Now I am not talking about ...

Commercial but Edgy? If you don't recognize the name Timur Bekmambetov from his amazingly compelling movies Night Watch and Day Watch, you may need to make a note for your next stop by the rental shop (that would be my humble recommendation). Tie that together with the always hopeful phrase, "Produced by Tim Burton", a ground-breaking animated 3D adventure, outstanding voice talent (Martin Landau, Crispin Glover, and you won't believe...

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