The Zeigarnik effect also gives us an idea of how to get a stuck songs out of your head: complete them. A lot of people do this intuitively. When a song is stuck in their heads, no matter how much they dislike it, they put the song on and listen to it from beginning to end. Research shows us there may be an easier way. If you can voluntarily play the end of the song in your head, you might be able to finally get it out of your brain.
Photo Gallery: Iron Maiden with Ghost at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage
By Dawn Hamilton
A steamy, hot summer night was the perfect backdrop for Ghost at Budweiser Stage in Toronto. If you don’t know Ghost or haven’t seen Ghost I highly suggest you run out and buy tickets for any of their shows. Their costumes can not be appreciated until you have seen them in person, the long flowing velvet cape, the make up and the masks are unbelievable. It is always amazing to see an opening band kick ass as much as Ghost did, nothing but a sea of arms in the air waving to the beat of the music appreciating all Papa Emeritus and the Nameless Ghouls had to offer. This is my 5th time seeing Ghost and I will continue to see them any chance I get. In the words of Papa Emeritus “Treat yourself tonight to a little something something….”
Iron Maiden hit the stage with all the pomp and circumstance we have come to know, expect, and love. Iron Maiden seems to have a new lease on life, as they owned every square inch of the stage and the fans roar of approval was something to hear. Bruce jumping around on stage was incredible, I know a few 18 year olds who I am pretty sure wouldn’t be able to keep up, his energy amazes me. I can safely say Iron Maiden puts a lot of bands to shame when it comes to their energy and it was infectious coming off the stage. Even before the very first note of “Doctor Doctor” right to the last note of “Wasted Years” the fans were bursting with excitement.
The song choices for the evening had something for everyone, and myself having never seen Maiden before (yes, I know, what’s wrong with me) I can confidently say I can’t wait until they come back. They did play a lot of songs from their 2015 cd “Book of Souls” such as “Death or Glory” and “The Red and the Black” but didn’t leave us oldtimers out and of course played “The Number Of The Beast”. This, as far as I can tell, was the show of the summer, the chatter on my social media feeds leading up to this was plentiful to say the least.
“The fantastic work of art behind us…”. Bruce speaking of the immaculate set design of the Mayan ruins and then wondered out loud “We don’t know what they (Mayans) argued about it could be a 3 minute egg…”. There wasn’t too much banter happening between the crowd and the band but tonight it seemed unneeded. But Bruce did touch on what is going on with the leaders of the world a little bit just before going into “Book Of Souls”. “People in Canada like to be aware of what’s going on in the world, you all probably know there is a range of fucking lunatics running the world…” and the fans whole heartedly agreed.
And last but not least what would an Iron Maiden concert be without Eddie! He was towering over the stage with grand splendour over looking the audience. Who would have thought an enormous, larger than life mascot would have a fan base all on his own?
And a quick shout out to Zeb, thanks for the info it was much appreciated.
Once again thanks to the crew, cause without them there is no show!
All photos and review done by Mini’s Memories. You can contact her at minismemories@hotmail.com
Randy Newman Gives You A Tour Of Sunset Boulevard. He Loves L.A.!
L.A. native, Randy Newman takes a 27 mile journey, from the earliest settlement in downtown, to the Pacific Ocean. In between, there are the neighborhoods, from funky Echo Park, to fabulous Beverly Hills. This insider’s tour includes a trip down memory lane with Ray Manzarek of The Doors, a behind-the-scenes peek at the Beverly Hills Hotel, as well as a tour of vintage Hollywood hot spots and the infamous Sunset Strip. Great Streets takes viewers on an intimate walking tour of some of the world’s most famous streets.
New Reverb Shop Will Let You Own a Piece of Billy Corgan History
Over the past three years, Reverb has launched over a dozen official artist shops selling the personal gear collections of rock icons. But the Official Billy Corgan Reverb Shop, launching August 16th, is unlike anything we’ve done before.
Both the sheer inventory size — over 150 listings — and the provenance of the items make this shop required browsing for any Corgan fan, or, for that matter, anyone who cares about the history of rock. This is the core gear used on the albums and tours all of which helped define Corgan as a musician.
When The Smashing Pumpkins broke onto the scene in the early ‘90s, it was immediately clear that the band represented a new front in rock music. The band’s albums from that period showcase Corgan’s smart songwriting and unforgettable vocals, but it was arguably Corgan’s massive, layered guitar work on that run of modern classics that turned the music world on its head.
Now, some of the great tools Billy Corgan used to craft that sound — the pre–amps, heads, combos, guitars, basses, and more — are going up for sale. Most of the sounds you hear on albums spanning from Gish (1991) through Monuments to an Elegy (2014) can be traced back to gear you’ll find in this shop, so many of these items could just as easily be put in a museum as in the hands of a fan.
Corgan’s #2 Stratocaster. Used to record the intro to ‘Today,’ the solo of ‘Cherub Rock,’ and much more.
A pair of ADA MP-1 preamps used to record Gish.
One of three Les Paul Specials used during the Machina era.
The pieces above are being offered via private sale.
For more information or to make an offer contact artistcollections@reverb.com.
This shop goes beyond The Smashing Pumpkins, too. You’ll also find gear used during his time with Zwan, including his main Gibson Les Paul Special and plenty of guitars and amps used for his first solo record, TheFutureEmbrace.
Here are a handful of our favorites:
- Corgan’s #2 Stratocaster. A modified, star–covered 1988 Fender AVRI Strat that recorded most of Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie, including “Today,” the solo of “Cherub Rock,” and many more.
- A pair of Marshall JMP-1s that were the main preamps for Mellon Collie album and the tour.
- Two Alesis drum machines, one used for the loops on “1979” and another that was used to record many early Pumpkins’ demos before Jimmy Chamberlin joined the band.
- The modified 1990s Les Paul Special used to record much of the Machinaalbum and played regularly on that tour, and the two backup LP Specials from the tours.
- The rackmount ADA MP-1 preamps used to record Gish.
- A Fender Subsonic Stratocaster in Sonic Blue from the Zeitgeist era signed “This is what true freedom looks like. Billy Corgan.” One of the few items in the shop signed by the guitarist, it was originally set to go to auction in 2008 before Corgan decided against it.
- The Fernandes sustainer guitar used in the studio and on tour for most of Adore.
- A 1969 Gibson EB–3 Bass in Walnut dubbed the Mountain Bass used as a “secret weapon” on everything from Mellon Collie to Machina.
- The small Crate combo amps used to get the distortion sounds on Machina.
- The arsenal of Diezel and Bogner amps used to record and tour for Zeitgeist.
- Dozens of collector–grade vintage guitars, including two ’58 Strats, a ’63 Candy Apple Red Strat, a 1953 Gibson Super 400, and a ’66 Rickenbacker 360.
- A vintage 1950s accordion and an autoharp used on the Mellon Collie tune “We Only Come Out at Night.”
2006 Fender Stratocaster from the Zeitgeist era.
Roland JD-800
2006 Trussart Rustomatic used as the main guitar on Zeitgeist
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. You’ll also find a handful of pre–CBS Fender Stratocasters, a few vintage Gibsons (including a beautiful ‘54 Les Paul Junior and an ultra rare ‘53 Super 400 CES), the acoustic guitars used to write many of Corgan’s most famous songs, and rare prototypes from Ibanez, Reverend, and Fender. There are also plenty of pieces that true fans will especially appreciate: think of that electric sitar on “A Stitch in Time.”
For a closer look at all of Billy Corgan’s gear that you can buy, check out the galleries above. Be sure to sign up for email updates to be the first to learn when the shop goes live next month.
Canadian PM just released his Spotify summer playlist and he’s got great taste
Well, this just made Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau jump off the coolness chart. Not only does he champion his fellow Canadians like Blue Rodeo and Chalk Circle, but the first song is actually from Swedish singer Neneh Cherry. Other artists on Trudeau’s list include Of Monsters of Men, k.d. lang, R.E.M., Robbie Robertson and Michael Penn.
How to run ZX Spectrum message from Radiohead’s OKNOTOK C90 tape
At the end of tape from Radiohead’s OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997-2017 bonus material there is a ZX Spectrum program. Also, inside the code there’s a hidden, black text on a black background: “congratulations….you’ve found the secret message syd lives hmmmm. We should get out more”. If you would like to repeat this yourself here is a guide how to do this written by Maciej Korsan here.
Covers: Retracing Reggae Record Sleeves in London
In his crowdfunded photography book entitled Covers, British photographer Alex Bartsch took 42 different reggae album covers that were shot in London more than 30 years ago and put them the same locations as they appear now.
In 2014 I began working on a photography project, finding reggae record covers that had been photographed in London, tracking down their original locations and rephotographing them in situ. The idea first came to me when I bought the Brixton Cat LP by Joe’s All Stars (Trojan Records, 1969). …To date I have located more than 40 covers. Some were easy to find while others took months of detective work. I cycled all over the city, from Penge in southeast London to Harlesden in the northwest. There were wild goose chases, and some unexpected finds. It’s been a great adventure, and has painted an interesting map of London’s reggae music heritage.
Photo Gallery: Mother Mother with Bottler and Feverbox at Niagara Falls Rapids Theater
All photos by Mini’s Memories. You can contact her at minismemories@hotmail.com
Ohio eatery serves Memphis-style hot chicken and the formerly-incarcerated get employment.
ANY COMMITMENT TO REDUCING our nation’s prison population should equally consider the fate of the formerly incarcerated — where will they live, learn, work upon release. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 650,000 men and women are released from prison each year, and an estimated 60 to 75 percent of them remain unemployed for up to a year after their release, raising their risk of recidivism.
A small segment of the business community is beginning to look at how best to integrate formerly incarcerated individuals into the workforce. Business owner Joe DeLoss and his Hot Chicken Takeover restaurant are helping to lead the charge.
Hot Chicken Takeover is a Columbus, Ohio business that serves Nashville-style hot chicken and happily hires formerly incarcerated men and women to do everything from fry the chicken to run the back office. Committed to his employees as real assets, DeLoss goes beyond just job opportunities to offer his employees an array of benefits tailored to their needs — housing and transportation support, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. It’s what he describes as “fair chance” employment.
For another take on post-incarceration employment, read “To Be Good Employees, the Formerly Incarcerated Must First Become Bosses” by Marlon Peterson.
The Marshall Project collaborated with award-winning filmmaker Katie Galloway for “Hot Chicken, Fair Chance,” a character-driven short documentary on DeLoss, his restaurant and the employees who are the backbone of Hot Chicken Takeover.
Third Man Records Announces Arrival Of The White Stripes The First Show: Live On Bastille Day
Third Man Records is proud to announce the arrival of The White Stripes The First Show: Live On Bastille Day, a recording of the band’s first-ever performance, on digital and streaming services for the first time ever to celebrate the band’s 20th Anniversary. The performance, which took place during The Gold Dollar Detroit’s open mic night on Bastille Day 1997 — 20 years ago today — sees the Stripes powering through an abbreviated set of “St. James Infirmary,” “Jimmy The Exploder,” and “Love Potion #9.” The First Show: Live On Bastille Day is now available to purchase and stream HERE.
Recorded in crystalline soundboard quality, this first glimpse into The White Stripes unique sound world — which was previously available only as a 7″ in Third Man Vault Package #13 — brims with childish charm and a heartwarming awareness of how far Jack and Meg White would journey from such an unassuming start.
