Rock n Roll Is a Sane Reaction to an Insane World

I read that quote somewhere.  If you know who said that originally, will you let me know? Rock n roll is a particular kind of music.  It demands energy, commitment and intensity.  It is a generalization, of course, but a genre isn’t a genre unless there are distinct, defining characteristics. …

Transforming Guns n Roses “Patience” into an Asian folk song

My Minnasia singer Voua ‘Bob’ Yang posted a video of him performing Guns n Roses “Patience” translated entirely in his native Hmong.  He also played a penny whistle in the intro, which provides further folky vibe. I did all the guitars and mixed it.  “Patience” was one of the first rock songs …

What Makes a Recording Timeless

It’s difficult to say what gives a recording a timeless quality.  Some recordings just age well, where years and decades later you can listen and not get distracted by the timestamp of when it was recorded. But being difficult doesn’t mean it’s impossible nor it can’t be pursued at will.  My observation …