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Boom Boom Pow
I’m a big fan of gimmick rock. I loved bands like Kiss, who would use any excuse to set off a flash pot on stage - not to mention the awesome makeup that was imitated faithfully by the boys in my neighborhood every Halloween during my early teen years. I also loved the ‘glam bands’ of the eighties - the bigger the hair the better. Poison comes to mind, as perhaps the greatest hair band of all time, in my opinion.
I had a couple of ideas for gimmicks of my own. One was based on the ever-increasing trend to overuse bass in music production. Always one to jump to the logical conclusion of a trend (no matter how ridiculous), my plan was to invent a 5-story bass drum with a hydraulic hammer. In a live concert, the effect would be incredible, the sound from the drum literally causing everything within a square mile or two to vibrate. I’d call the new musical style (sure to copied by everyone) “Boom,” and a new musical genre (or fad) would be born.
My second idea would take a bit more work. Imagine a Youtube hand-held video of a deserted corn field somewhere in Kansas. Lights appear in the sky, a UFO descends, and an alien band beams down and plays a couple of alien-sounding songs, that somehow conform to the conventions of “Earth” music (I-IV-V chord progressions, instruments that sound vaguely like electric guitars, etc.). The only audience would be a small group of fifty people that happened to be driving by the corn field that night, and also happened to spread the word via Youtube or their own blogs. The goal would be to perform in an open-air stadium, complete with the UFO effect. I guess I should contact David Copperfield…
Hey, I’ve been gone for a while. I was hoping to blog about how I’ve found a job, and everything is A-OK, but this is not the case. My most recent interview was with Amazon.com, and while I thought I was a good fit, Amazon.com thought otherwise. I checked their whole site, but was unable to even buy a job. Seriously. But my job search presses on, and we are no immediate danger of losing everything we own and love. I guess I felt a little embarrassed about still not having a job, but it feels good to blog the truth - show my face again, warts and all. I can’t promise I’m back for good, or even that I will have interesting blog posts, but I’m here today. To my faithful friends who have tried to keep in contact with me over the last year, I’m sorry I haven’t returned more love until now. Thank you all. I have no idea of where I’m going from here, or what our little lives have in store, but the Black Eyed Peas say it best:
Boom Boom Pow.
Posted: August 15th, 2009 under daily life, employment, family.
Comments
Comment from Julia
Time August 15, 2009 at 7:48 pm
I am so glad you have found your way back here.
I love reading about everything from your perspective.
Comment from Momma Trish
Time August 15, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Whether you’re here to stay or not, I’m glad you’re here now. Been missing the Goodfather!
I’m not writing much these days either. And I don’t have a good excuse; just writer’s block.
Glad to hear you’re doing alright, all things considered. Something will come up. 
Comment from Michele
Time August 16, 2009 at 4:31 am
Welcome back if only for a post or two. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
Comment from Irish Gumbo
Time August 17, 2009 at 2:50 am
Good to hear from you, GF! Thinking good thoughts for you…hang in there, don’t worry about the output…breathe…
Comment from Midlife Mama
Time August 17, 2009 at 6:32 am
Be still, my heart!! Can it be true?? Did I see there is a new post from GOODFATHER?!?!?
*Swoon*
Dude it is seriously good to have you back in the blogosphere. We missed you. Lots.
So, what’s the haps? How’s the fam? Girls in college now?
Oh. No, I guess it really hasn’t been THAT long. *giggle*
Good to have you back again, my friend.
Comment from Nothing Fancy
Time August 17, 2009 at 10:21 am
Welcome Back!
A job is not what defines you. I hope you know that.
Comment from Eric
Time August 25, 2009 at 6:07 am
Most of my imusic deas come from mocking current trends..
Dollah-10 - A hard core rapper who’s been shot in the head twice. His debut hit single would be named after a verb like all the others.. It would be called “Squat”
Good blog man, glad I found it.
Comment from linka72
Time August 28, 2009 at 7:45 am
Yeah, I’m drinkin’ the Fergie “koolaid” right now too..and I’m only slightly ashamed.
I hope you find a job soon, maybe you could fill in for me sometime - I wonder if you could pass for a sexy,chunky black girl with a fabulous weave…hmm?
Comment from Stepping Thru
Time August 31, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Welcome home GF. Been missing you but know you have had other priorities. Praying for you, a new job, and peace.
Comment from wunderwoman
Time September 17, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Welcome Back Welcome Back GF! (Sang to the tune of Welcome Back Kotter) I am glad you are back, and praying for you, as well as everyone else, myself included without a job. It’s gotta get better, doesn’t it?
Comment from Kirsty
Time November 14, 2009 at 8:09 am
I just checked in and saw this post! Hope things are going better for you now. I moved my blog to a self hosted blog so you might not recognize me..lol I hope you come back to blogging you were a fun and creative bloggy friend to have around. xx
Comment from oshea12566
Time January 14, 2010 at 11:38 am
Where have you gone? Well if you are still looking for a job, my wife is the HR director of a certain company. Problem is, I am in New York. Not sure if you wanna come to the right coast, but I am throwing out an offer. Email me for more info if you are interested.
Comment from Sprite’s Keeper
Time August 15, 2009 at 6:46 pm
It is SO good to know you’re still here! Keep the search going and I’m keeping you in my prayers!