It is with great sadness that I read about the passing of Daryl Pediford. Now most of you are scrathing your head saying, who the hell is Daryl Pediford? He is/was one of the many talents in the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a project by Paul O'Neill, Bob Kinkel, and the Savatage-madman Jon Oliva. They've released two Christmas-themed albums along with another about the final days of Beethoven. They've just released a third Christmas album this year. I would describe it, loosely, as hard rock Christmas music. The musicians playing on the albums are pretty much the members of Savatage. Chris Caffrey, Al Pitrelli, Johnny Middleton, and Jeff Plate. If you haven't seen them live you've missed a great, moving show!
Daryl Pediford was one of the many vocalists used on those albums. He also toured with them during the Holidays. He was part of the East Coast band. To cover as much of the country as they could they had two touring bands. Anyway, I digress. Mr. Pediford has a great voice. That's a very trite way of putting it. Soulful and a little gritty. To really experience his talent you needed to see him live. But since that is no longer possible you need to get the first two albums: Christmas Eve and other Stories and The Christmas Attic. And get tickets to see the rest of his bandmates on tour this Holiday Season. You won't be disappointed!
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Why did the Chicken write an Acrostic on the Road?
Bring peace to ruin
Usurp the fabric of truth
Squeeze the life from diplomacy
Hell, awaits the people
Usurp the fabric of truth
Squeeze the life from diplomacy
Hell, awaits the people
Rescue Rehnquist!!!
Okay, so I think it is apparent to everyone except Kerry, Edwards, and any other delusional democrat that Bush is going to be allowed to preside over his failed policies for another 4 years. I personally think this is good. He can't hole up in his Crawford ranch while Iraq goes to hell in a shrapnes riddles handbasket. Plus, history will take care of Mr. Bush. When the history books are written about this time I don't think it will be kind to Bush. But, by then he will peacefully be decomposing into worm kibble! (Yes, you are correct. I am not a Bush fan!)
So, Kerry and Edwards need to pull the plug. The democrats need to now focus their attention to Chief Judge Rehnquist and hope to hell he doesn't die or otherwise become incapacitated. I wouldn't be surprised if Bush doesn't have a lawyer at the hospital ready to dispute what medicines the good judge receives. (in other words any medicines that will make him better). I'm sure he is drooling over the chance to nominate a new Justice. And Ralph Reed is right there on his shoulder crapping with sheer delight!
Yes, I am cynical and yes I'm pretty irreverant to both parties. I think Bush, plain and simple, is an arrogant son of a female French Poodle. (That's why he hates the French so much. Oh by the way, I am French!) At the same time I think Kerry is a robot that needs to be decomissioned. I don't think he is a flip flop. I mean for crying out loud ALL POLITICIANS ARE FLIP FLOPPERS!!!
On that topic. What the hell cave has everyone been living in for the past 100 years. Psst! Let me shine the light on this for you. Politicians will say what they think they need to say to get elected. Duh!!! I mean Bush said before we dove blindly into Iraq that there unequivocally WMD's in Iraq. Is he whistling that tune anymore? I don't think so. I mean for crying out loud people do you listen to these guys when they speak? Can't you tell the difference between how a Politician speaks and the rest of the uncivilized society? Can't you see that greasy gloss that coats their words? You can almost hear gears engage when they start prattling along about stuff that the average American has no earthly clue about.
To wrap up. I am not surprised Mr. Bush is going to win. I think this election has been made more dramatic by the news organizations than it was going to be. I wish Howard Dean had been the nominee. He wouldn't have come as close, I know that, but he would have torn into Bush in ways that Kerry is too chicken too. You may not agree with Dean but here's a guy that speaks his mind. You can tell he thinks Bush is a moron. He doesn't come out and say it but you know it is there. But, I digress. Let's just move on. I am interested to see how these next 4 years go. And, by the way Mr. Bush, when will I see more money in my paycheck when these new tax cuts take place? Or can I just come get it directly from your oil-ridden piggy bank? Oh, that's right. Your victory, in the end, will have little impact on my quality of life. Hail the Lame Duck in Chief!!!!
So, Kerry and Edwards need to pull the plug. The democrats need to now focus their attention to Chief Judge Rehnquist and hope to hell he doesn't die or otherwise become incapacitated. I wouldn't be surprised if Bush doesn't have a lawyer at the hospital ready to dispute what medicines the good judge receives. (in other words any medicines that will make him better). I'm sure he is drooling over the chance to nominate a new Justice. And Ralph Reed is right there on his shoulder crapping with sheer delight!
Yes, I am cynical and yes I'm pretty irreverant to both parties. I think Bush, plain and simple, is an arrogant son of a female French Poodle. (That's why he hates the French so much. Oh by the way, I am French!) At the same time I think Kerry is a robot that needs to be decomissioned. I don't think he is a flip flop. I mean for crying out loud ALL POLITICIANS ARE FLIP FLOPPERS!!!
On that topic. What the hell cave has everyone been living in for the past 100 years. Psst! Let me shine the light on this for you. Politicians will say what they think they need to say to get elected. Duh!!! I mean Bush said before we dove blindly into Iraq that there unequivocally WMD's in Iraq. Is he whistling that tune anymore? I don't think so. I mean for crying out loud people do you listen to these guys when they speak? Can't you tell the difference between how a Politician speaks and the rest of the uncivilized society? Can't you see that greasy gloss that coats their words? You can almost hear gears engage when they start prattling along about stuff that the average American has no earthly clue about.
To wrap up. I am not surprised Mr. Bush is going to win. I think this election has been made more dramatic by the news organizations than it was going to be. I wish Howard Dean had been the nominee. He wouldn't have come as close, I know that, but he would have torn into Bush in ways that Kerry is too chicken too. You may not agree with Dean but here's a guy that speaks his mind. You can tell he thinks Bush is a moron. He doesn't come out and say it but you know it is there. But, I digress. Let's just move on. I am interested to see how these next 4 years go. And, by the way Mr. Bush, when will I see more money in my paycheck when these new tax cuts take place? Or can I just come get it directly from your oil-ridden piggy bank? Oh, that's right. Your victory, in the end, will have little impact on my quality of life. Hail the Lame Duck in Chief!!!!
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