My PSP Vintage Warmer.

This plug in is so nice. I found out about if on Jami Bonks web page and
it really makes a nice diffrence in Logic 7 Express, I am using a Shure KSM 44
Mic into a Pro Sonus Fire Box and then in to Logic 7 Express. Great pice of
software 150.00 and worth every penney. Thanks

ubushina

ubushina

ubushina
We call our site ubushina, which is the birth of things that are brought into life by the creators’ hands. The ubushina site is the largest and most comprehensive network linking Japan’s great craftsmen to modern day creative professionals. The ubushina site uniquely introduces its service to artists, architects and designers,so they can utilize the remarkable materials, beauty and skill that has long been used in Japanese craftsmanship.
(Via Mo Co Loco)

Well things are looking up. I have been working and updateing my lap top with all new software and its amazing that I can really do all that I need from my mac. I just finished a rough draft for the cd cover and will now work on the inserts. I loaded a program called Memorex exPressit but it got rid of all my doc settings uh bummer just redid the doc.

Well things are looking up. I have been working and updateing my lap top with all new software and its amazing that I can really do all that I need from my mac. I just finished a rough draft for the cd cover and will now work on the inserts. I loaded a program called Memorex exPressit but it got rid of all my doc settings uh bummer just redid the doc.

Well things are looking up. I have been working a…

Well things are looking up. I have been working and updateing my lap top with all new software and its amazing that I can really do all that I need from my mac. I just finished a rough draft for the cd cover and will now work on the inserts. I loaded a program called Memorex exPressit but it got rid of all my doc settings uh bummer just redid the doc.

Soundcheck Clearwater – 11

Soundcheck Clearwater – 11
Originally uploaded by o2ma.

Soundcheck Clearwater – 1

Soundcheck Clearwater – 1
Originally uploaded by o2ma.

IMG_4889.JPG

IMG_4889.JPG
Originally uploaded by o2ma.

Echoes by Steve – 5

Echoes by Steve – 5
Originally uploaded by o2ma.

Where is the Shure KSM 44 ? Can you see it.

Echoes by Steve – 12

Echoes by Steve – 12
Originally uploaded by o2ma.

I am tired

Well its almost the new year. What have I done with this year? Well I have stayed working at Princeton Med Center in the ER and PH. I have been with Kathy for a year now. Wow where did that time go? I have been writing music this year and have been focused on getting that all together. I have fired my former agent and have made a decision to not trust someone else for the future development of any of my projects or ventures. While I long to have a partner and friend or team to do something with I realize that it is me who needs to focus and make it happen. I hope this new year will be more finalizing of my music vision and dreams. I also hope to have more time with my girls.

Princeton Fender 1968 Amp

This is the Fender Amp on the way from Florida today. Should be in NJ by Saturday this week I hope.

La Vila Vino

La Vila Vino
Originally uploaded by nuyn.

Bits of Wisdom (from another sight) http://waiterrant.net/

Bits of Wisdom
Here are some bits of wisdom I picked up over the years from people, books and film. Wherever possible I’ve made attribution.

“Never make a decision when you’re high in the sky or down in the dumps.” – my high school principal.

(On relationships) “If it isn’t fun in the beginning – forget it.” – female coworker

“When you first get married you should be having sex in every room of the house.” – same female coworker

“Marriage is society’s recognition of a deep spiritual and psychological process that occurs between two people. Most couples skip the process and just get married.” – my therapist

“Don’t get too wrapped up in dogma. Who knows? When we get to heaven there might be a Big Buddha laughing at us while we’re all running around going ‘Oh shit……!’” – a Catholic bishop

“The biggest asshole in a community is the guy who doesn’t change the toilet paper.” – a Trappist monk

“Look out for Number One.” – an old cop

“I never trusted a man who never smoked or drank.” – Abraham Lincoln.

“It’s easy to love people in China. It’s tougher to love the person living next door.” – I heard that one in confession

“Sometimes pathology matures into ability.” – a psychiatrist

“Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” – Yoda

“It’s just a feeling. You don’t have to act on it.” – spiritual director

“Depression is anger turned inward.” – my shrink again.

“Sex isn’t life. But life’s impossible with out it.” – unknown

“Beware of the guy praying loudest in the amen corner.” – Harry S. Truman?

“Fighting should always be the last resort. But sometimes you just have to punch a guy in the nose.” – Unknown.

“No amount of money in the world is worth not being able to look at yourself in the mirror.” – Dad

“Some times the right thing is the terrible thing.” – unknown

“Love isn’t a feeling. It’s an act of will.” – spiritual director

“Count to ten.” – Mom

“Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.” – William Congreve

“Never underestimate the power of giving a girl flowers.” – Unknown.

“No man is an island; but some are peninsulas.” – Robin Williams

“When you stare into an abyss for a long time, the abyss also stares into you.” – Nietzsche

“Suggesting evil is human doesn’t mean we can always understand it.” – Kanan Makiya

“With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion.” – Steven Weinberg

“When you’re young you want to change the world. When you’re older you just want to understand it.” – Unknown

Please feel free to leave your own little nuggets of wisdom in the comments section…………….

67567 Web hits at www.victortarassov.com

Wow I cant belive it since the inception of victortarassov.com early this summer of 2005 the web page has had 67567 hits as of 12/28/05 7:00am. I am thankfull for all of those who visit and I hope that you all found somthing to feed you soul. Thanks for stoping by.

Victor

Ottmar Lieberts Spaghettin Carbonara Recipe

Ottmar Liebertís Spaghetti Carbonara recipe

I have been asked about my Spaghetti Carbonara recipe. I have been cooking this dish for many years now and don’t adhere to measurements, but here goes:

– boil a box of De Cecco Spaghetti according to the instructions on the box

– cut half a package of Louis Rich Turkey Bacon (probably neither natural or organic, but tasty) into small squares and fry in a pan with a little olive oil and two cloves of garlic. When the bacon is crisp, add about half a cup of white wine and after bringing it to a boil, turn down and simmer

– in a large bowl mix 3 eggs (some people use only the yolks, but I like to use whole eggs) with grated romano and parmeggiano cheese (about a cup each), black pepper to taste and finely chopped flat leafed parsley (also called Italian parsley). You can use this whisk – it works very well……

Back from Vacation

Wow was it nice to take off for 10 days. Its been three years since a vacation. It was nice I was out in Bolder CO visiting with Kathy’s parents, Did some Sight seeing in Bolder, Denver, and Estes Park and went to Celestial Seasonings Teas. Saw Ottmar Liebert in Denver, Skiing in Beconridge . Awah it was nice to do. Played the guitar as much as I was able to and took lots of pictures. Check them out on the web link at http://www.victortarassov.com links Victor’s Flicker account. I think I am going to stop all together seeing clients just in the ER or PH in the admissions department and my time away from work will focus on music and creating a music set. Have been sick the last three days as well. I have also been dealing with disappointment with others and myself lately. The most wonderful part of my vacation was spent in Bolder at a small Lutheran Church, the pastor there. Talked about unwrapping Christ as a present and expencering Him that way. It touched me very deeply. Will write more later.

Bits of Wisdom

Bits of Wisdom

Bits of Wisdom
I never trusted a man who never smoked or drank. – Abraham Lincoln.

Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering. – Yoda

Itâ€hate’s just a feeling. You dont#x00e2;€™t have to act on it. – spiritual director
(Via waiterrant.net)

Taken from Ottmar Lieberts web page. http://www.ottmarliebert.com

Practice vs Performance

Practice vs Performance

“When we practice we often concentrate on individual aspects or fragments of a performance. Fingering, sound-production, volume/dynamics, melody, rhythm are all aspects of a performance that can be practiced independently. Concentrating on one of these aspects will have wonderful results and is in fact essential for improving, but I think that concentration is not good for performing music.

When we concentrate on the flow of the melody, the rhythm will suffer and we might place notes too far in front of or behind the beat. When we concentrate on the rhythm we might place the notes exactly on the beat, but the melody will lack flow. When we concentrate on producing sound (right hand for most people), we might lose sight of the fingering (left hand). In other words, while fragmentation is a great way to isolate and practice a piece of music – or general aspects of posture, fingering, sound-production, volume/dynamics etc. – for a performance these fragments have to join to form one single element: the music.

In order for music to flow naturally, we have to allow the mind to flow and trust that it will bring attention to any single element that requires it. During a performance mind might flow like this:
the melody is a little behind the beat… nice, but don’t fall behind… the lights are hot in the back of my neck… right hand is a little sweaty… keep it steady – don’t listen to Davo (sounds like he’s doing sevens against the six)… ah, Jon is starting to improvise: don’t go back to the melody now… the second string sounds a little off – is it me or the violin… or both…
You see, concentrating on any one aspect of the performance would inhibit the flow of mind and that might get us stuck and when we get stuck even for a moment we won’t respond to the needs that are arising. Getting stuck is the worst that can happen in a performance. Two places we certainly do not want to get stuck in are: what I just played was so great AND what I just played really sucked! Both thoughts have the same result – the flow of music is impeded and the very next phrase will indeed suck…

By no means is this limited to music. When you cook and concentrate too much on one item, you’ll burn another… and I am sure we will find many more examples…”

This comes from Ottmar Lieberts web page journal http://www.ottmarliebert.com

Vats

Vats
Originally uploaded by fandacious.

Cervantes Ballroom, Denver – 2

Cervantes Ballroom, Denver – 2
Originally uploaded by o2ma.

Cervantes Ballroom, Denver – 3

Cervantes Ballroom, Denver – 3
Originally uploaded by o2ma.

Cervantes Ballroom, Denver – 4

Cervantes Ballroom, Denver – 4
Originally uploaded by o2ma.

Group Photo: Winter Rose – 4

Group Photo: Winter Rose – 4
Originally uploaded by o2ma.

Ottmar and Luna Negra with 4 pice Strings Denver CO

Ottmar and Luna Negra with 4 pice Strings Denver CO
Originally uploaded by nuyn.

This was the Denver show 12/22/05

Ottmar Liebert Denver CO 12/22/05 Barcelonia Nights

Ottmar Liebert Denver CO 12/22/05 Barcelonia Nights