The Intensity of May

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Monday we had a revelatory Circle here at The New Great Hall by the Sea.  It looked something like this:

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Frank took possession of some monster replica’s, then proceeded to showcase their likenesses on his person:

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Simon Crinck made a dreaded appearance:

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The Standard triptych:

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Captain Cat

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Triptych avec Captain Cat:

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Then Visitor Blim went nuts:

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The Set List:

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Pretty nice, right?

The view this morning:

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Speaking of the “old days”, here are three stills from the recently restored documentary from 1987: “The Kitchen: South Shore’s Hottest Night Club (In more ways than one):

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Many thanks to Mr Y for his tireless efforts.

Upcoming:

Exclusive and Rare Saturday Night Circle

and a May 14th visit with Janice for lunch.

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Now Today

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Everything

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So much continues to happen.

Layer upon layer of complexity.

But, the Circle continues …

Marisa is home this week, and a variety of undertakings were planned for today.  As I am returning from the laundromat I find out that a “first time guest” is moments away.  Apparently there was a “mix up” in the wires and potential-first-time-circle-game-subscriber was arriving “a week early”.

As ever, being one to make lemonade out of lemons, sizing up the situation I decided to send this person away as curtly as possible.

…. or did I?

The Divining Hand guided Bob to The New Great Hall by the Sea with intent and purpose.  Perhaps it best to initiate Bob with a two person game.

A harmonic triumph was to follow.

Here is the standard triptych:

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a sketch I made a few weeks ago:

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The Set list:

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Pretty nice, right?

Bob hopes to return on the 7th and or the 14th.

Join us!

BSMT

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Another triumphant BSM.

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Youtube shut the video down and vimeo wants $$$. So, I put the video here.

 

Don’t forget to peruse the Black Sabbath Monday Link to review the BSM History and previous films!

 

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Transitional Times

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For unknown reasons, Winters’ end is often met with “some sort of calamity”.  Not every year, but enough for me to take note.  But, let’s not get caught up in bummers.  It’s all some sort of opportunity to distinguish oneself.

Two Circles to report.  Yesterday’s “First Circle of Spring” and last weeks “Last Circle of Winter”.

The Last Circle of Winter:

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Here was the setlist:

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Pretty nice, right?

Here’s glimpse into the First Circle of Spring:

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Here is the setlist:

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Pretty nice, right?

Next Monday we intend to take Janice out to lunch to kick off her new paradigm.  Join us!

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The Late Winter Nightmare Ensemble 2018

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So, Chip Anderson (of “The Two Goofs” and “Welcome to the Club” fame) hosted some sort of Quarter Moon Party last Friday.  After a big day at the Salon I hired a car to visit Brother Jerome, where we spent an hour catching up, digging music, and pacing.

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Well fortified with the spirit, I made my way to Chip Adderson’s.  Chip is room mates with two woman who are involved in academia.  They had friends. etc.  It was a tough start, people arriving etc, but the power of the Good Times shone through and we delivered the goods: in Triumph.

If the music isn’t quite your cup, zoom to the last minute or so to hear the audience “singing along”.

Set List:

Nightmare I

Nightmare II

Today’s Nightmare

Y-Myrelysis

 

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Then Yesterday

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In the late spring of 1990 The Missionary Position had become a power trio.  Reaching new heights of sonic glory.  For, what seems inexplicable reasons, the band would finish later that summer.  Here is a taste of what they were at that time:

(This historical footage features many who are “no longer with us” …)

 

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On going study …

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Every once in a while it’s necessary to return to previous sources of inspiration. Yesterday’s Circle was quite alternative but still in keeping with the robust spirit of TNTS, the Circle, and beyond.

We began by a screening of this:


Often when we screen a film we have a midpoint Intermission. This exquisitely crafted film demanded a break with each chapter. It allowed a moment for clarity before proceeding. Moreover, it was akin to celebrating the four quarters of the Circle!

Post film we did an on call mingling with live videos from YouTube, a newish horizon for study.

OLG delivered the Sushi Party Boat for 3-4. 

So good, avec saké:

Captain Cat totally enjoyed the film. Sadly, the guests had no “extra” sashimi for him …


Now Today!

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