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  • L Lost User

    Gotta be Pink Floyd. Whats yours?

    “Global warming is indeed a scam, perpetrated by scientists with vested interests, but in need of crash courses in geology, logic and the philosophy of science.” Martin Keeley, geology scientist

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    Peter Mulholland
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    I'm with andy. AC/DC no question. [edit] Just to qualify this, I'm not a Bon Scott fan (too young I suppose). I've got the studio albums from 'Back in Black' to 'Black Ice' (except 'Flick o t Switch' and Fly o t Wall') in chronological order on endless loop playing on my iPod. I can write code to this all day. [/edit]

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      Gotta be Pink Floyd. Whats yours?

      “Global warming is indeed a scam, perpetrated by scientists with vested interests, but in need of crash courses in geology, logic and the philosophy of science.” Martin Keeley, geology scientist

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      Ian Shlasko
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      FAT_BOY wrote:

      Gotta be Pink Floyd.

      Heh, funny you should mention that... I was at a concert last weekend for The Machine, one of the more popular Pink Floyd tribute bands... A concert on a boat decked out like a nightclub that sailed around New York Harbor... The band played three songs (Well, two and a half), then the boat's generator died and we were adrift for two hours while another boat towed us back to the dock. Imagine 500 Pink Floyd fans on a boat, at night, without power (Meaning: No lights), but with copious amounts of alcohol and certain other "substances".

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        Gotta be Pink Floyd. Whats yours?

        “Global warming is indeed a scam, perpetrated by scientists with vested interests, but in need of crash courses in geology, logic and the philosophy of science.” Martin Keeley, geology scientist

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        R Giskard Reventlov
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        Elastic

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          Gotta be Pink Floyd. Whats yours?

          “Global warming is indeed a scam, perpetrated by scientists with vested interests, but in need of crash courses in geology, logic and the philosophy of science.” Martin Keeley, geology scientist

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          PIEBALDconsult
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          To be the best band it would have to be a big band... something like Glenn Miller's.

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          • P Pete OHanlon

            Even if they had produced no other music whatsoever, Comfortably Numb earns their place (and yes, they are my favourite band). Gilmour is an amazing player - technique wise he's sloppy, but musically he's unparalleled.

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            Pete O'Hanlon wrote:

            technique wise he's sloppy

            OK, he didnt do sweep picking, tapping blah blah blah, but its not everyones taste. Pink Floyd doing thrash metal would just be wrong. :) And yes, feeling wise there is no one close to him.

            “Global warming is indeed a scam, perpetrated by scientists with vested interests, but in need of crash courses in geology, logic and the philosophy of science.” Martin Keeley, geology scientist

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              Gotta be Pink Floyd. Whats yours?

              “Global warming is indeed a scam, perpetrated by scientists with vested interests, but in need of crash courses in geology, logic and the philosophy of science.” Martin Keeley, geology scientist

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              Rick Shaub
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              Black Sabbath. They spawned my favorite genre of music[^]. Twice[^].

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                Pete O'Hanlon wrote:

                technique wise he's sloppy

                OK, he didnt do sweep picking, tapping blah blah blah, but its not everyones taste. Pink Floyd doing thrash metal would just be wrong. :) And yes, feeling wise there is no one close to him.

                “Global warming is indeed a scam, perpetrated by scientists with vested interests, but in need of crash courses in geology, logic and the philosophy of science.” Martin Keeley, geology scientist

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                Pete OHanlon
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                See, this is the thing. While I love doing the technical stuff for showing off to the lads, I also love just kicking back and playing some slow blues or, gasp, some acoustic tracks. It can be useful to know the technical side, but without feeling it's all for nothing. I know I've got it right if I'm writing some stuff at home and the kids or the wife say, "that's beautiful".

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                  See, this is the thing. While I love doing the technical stuff for showing off to the lads, I also love just kicking back and playing some slow blues or, gasp, some acoustic tracks. It can be useful to know the technical side, but without feeling it's all for nothing. I know I've got it right if I'm writing some stuff at home and the kids or the wife say, "that's beautiful".

                  Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads

                  My blog | My articles | MoXAML PowerToys | Mole 2010 - debugging made easier - my favourite utility

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                  Yeah, some nice chords, a tastefull solo... I also love to play ACDC stuff, its such all out fun rock and roll. Nothig technical, just ripping the pent with some classic licks.

                  “Global warming is indeed a scam, perpetrated by scientists with vested interests, but in need of crash courses in geology, logic and the philosophy of science.” Martin Keeley, geology scientist

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                    Gotta be Pink Floyd. Whats yours?

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                    Mario Luis
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                    I can't beleive no-one said it yet. QUEEN! Dammit, Freddy was the bomb!

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                      Yeah, some nice chords, a tastefull solo... I also love to play ACDC stuff, its such all out fun rock and roll. Nothig technical, just ripping the pent with some classic licks.

                      “Global warming is indeed a scam, perpetrated by scientists with vested interests, but in need of crash courses in geology, logic and the philosophy of science.” Martin Keeley, geology scientist

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                      Pete OHanlon
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                      For balls to the wall fun, you can't beat AC/DC.

                      Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads

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                        For balls to the wall fun, you can't beat AC/DC.

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                        Nagy Vilmos
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                        I haven't listened to any AC/DC for 20 years. Matbe I should have alittle sampler tonight, any sugs?


                        Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. or "Drink. Get drunk. Fall over." - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often *students*, for heaven's sake. -- (Terry Pratchett, alt.fan.pratchett)

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                          I haven't listened to any AC/DC for 20 years. Matbe I should have alittle sampler tonight, any sugs?


                          Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. or "Drink. Get drunk. Fall over." - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often *students*, for heaven's sake. -- (Terry Pratchett, alt.fan.pratchett)

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                          scottgp
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                          Back in Black! classic.

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                          • I Ian Shlasko

                            FAT_BOY wrote:

                            Gotta be Pink Floyd.

                            Heh, funny you should mention that... I was at a concert last weekend for The Machine, one of the more popular Pink Floyd tribute bands... A concert on a boat decked out like a nightclub that sailed around New York Harbor... The band played three songs (Well, two and a half), then the boat's generator died and we were adrift for two hours while another boat towed us back to the dock. Imagine 500 Pink Floyd fans on a boat, at night, without power (Meaning: No lights), but with copious amounts of alcohol and certain other "substances".

                            Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
                            Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)

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                            I've been going to see The Machine for over twenty years. They put on an awesome show. Couldn't they change to an acoustic show? :-) Scott

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                              I haven't listened to any AC/DC for 20 years. Matbe I should have alittle sampler tonight, any sugs?


                              Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. or "Drink. Get drunk. Fall over." - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often *students*, for heaven's sake. -- (Terry Pratchett, alt.fan.pratchett)

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                              S Houghtelin
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                              Dirty Deeds, and their older stuff, well most of it's old now but still very refreshing.

                              It was broke, so I fixed it.

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                                Gotta be Pink Floyd. Whats yours?

                                “Global warming is indeed a scam, perpetrated by scientists with vested interests, but in need of crash courses in geology, logic and the philosophy of science.” Martin Keeley, geology scientist

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                                Ravi Bhavnani
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                                Several: CSNY, James Taylor, Eagles, Pink Floyd, Supertramp, Dire Straits, Elton John (pre-1985), ... to name a few. /ravi

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                                  I've been going to see The Machine for over twenty years. They put on an awesome show. Couldn't they change to an acoustic show? :-) Scott

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                                  Ian Shlasko
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                                  Well, we did a little sing-along to Happiest Days of our Lives, but I don't think they brought any acoustic guitars... Electric guitars don't really make much sound without power.

                                  Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
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                                    Gotta be Pink Floyd. Whats yours?

                                    “Global warming is indeed a scam, perpetrated by scientists with vested interests, but in need of crash courses in geology, logic and the philosophy of science.” Martin Keeley, geology scientist

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                                    Rhuros
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                                    Early Floyd is fine say up until "Wish You Were Here", after that I find them tedious... My favorites change... my always at the top are... The Stereophonics Muse

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                                      fjdiewornncalwe
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                                      I think there is only 1 instrument that these two were capable of playing with.

                                      I wasn't, now I am, then I won't be anymore.

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                                        I haven't listened to any AC/DC for 20 years. Matbe I should have alittle sampler tonight, any sugs?


                                        Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. or "Drink. Get drunk. Fall over." - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often *students*, for heaven's sake. -- (Terry Pratchett, alt.fan.pratchett)

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                                        Pete OHanlon
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                                        Back In Black Highway To Hell For Those About To Rock Dirty Deeds Black Ice That should give you a wide selection to play with.

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                                          Back In Black Highway To Hell For Those About To Rock Dirty Deeds Black Ice That should give you a wide selection to play with.

                                          Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads

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                                          Nagy Vilmos
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                                          Pete O'Hanlon wrote:

                                          Back In Black

                                          yup.

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                                          Highway To Hell

                                          Oh yes.

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                                          For Those About To Rock

                                          I salute you

                                          Pete O'Hanlon wrote:

                                          Dirty Deeds

                                          was a fav, the whole album.

                                          Pete O'Hanlon wrote:

                                          Black Ice

                                          New territory.


                                          Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. or "Drink. Get drunk. Fall over." - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often *students*, for heaven's sake. -- (Terry Pratchett, alt.fan.pratchett)

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