Mike Pell's Blog – September 2023 Archive (6)

ROCKOLLECTIONS: THE 4 ELEMENTS- EARTH/AIR PT.2

I am doing a trip back to the 4 Elements as defined by the 5th Century B.C. philosopher Empedocles, beginning with Earth.

And the next 3 songs may be a little more familiar to you than those in Part One.

After that we will move on to the next Element- Air, with the Greek God Zeus.

Beginning with the always strange and interesting arrangements of The Incredible String Band.

Followed by 2 Classics you should know, one whose first note supposedly made Eric Clapton say it had… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on September 20, 2023 at 9:16pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: THE 4 ELEMENTS- EARTH PT.1

It is Back To School time.

So I thought I would take you back to those days with something you may or may not remember, The Four Elements!

Defined by the Greek philosopher, scientist and healer Empedocles in the 5th Century B.C., all matter is comprised of these 4 Roots.

He assigned a Greek God or Goddess to each.

Let's start with Earth, and the Goddess Hera, as the first Element.

I will be going deep into the Music Library for this Series.

With even a… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on September 18, 2023 at 9:52pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: THE 60'S POETS- SOCIAL COMMENTARY PT.2

This is the Final Topic for the 60's Poets, Social Commentary, for a Series I started a few years ago, influenced by the early days of Scott Muni on WNEW-FM.

The other Topics in case you forgot were Loneliness, Love, War and Peace and Poverty!

I'll begin with a Song that caused a bit of a stir back in 1967, but was a Hit nonetheless.

Then the Subject selections this time will be Child Neglect, Drugs, Apathy and more!

I hope you enjoyed this Series with songs smartly… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on September 13, 2023 at 10:15pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: THE 60'S POETS- SOCIAL COMMENTARY PT.1

It's been a long while since I played The Poets.

I had chosen 5 Topics for The 60's Poets.

And this is the Final Topic- Social Commentary!

That's a wide range of subjects to choose from, and choose I will.

Among the selections will be a Classic Track Taken From Contemporary Newspaper Articles, Hookers, A Dying Relationship, What Children Say While Playing and a Confidently Scared Expectant Father!

To this impressionable kid, The 60's Poets were spellbinding!

The… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on September 11, 2023 at 9:56pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: POST-LABOR DAY PT.2

Let's sing about those of us who avail ourselves of the Time-Honored Tradition of playing the angles at Work!

Something learned over time at all Jobs- how to slack off and skate a little.

Be Lazy when the opportunity presents itself.

We are all guilty, so let's celebrate it in Song, lol!

But there is Pride in what we do at Work, It's Our Job!

And finally, after all the Labor Day Shows, the Last Song!

The one I knew I would end with from the moment I… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on September 6, 2023 at 8:29pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: POST-LABOR DAY PT.1

Labor Day has come and gone, but I still have songs to play.

Tightly wound Cranky Times call for Cranky Music.

So Music for people and their driven pursuit of Money.

Some people are defined by the Money they make, I ain't one of them!

Plus Work takes up so much of our time, it detracts and distracts us from the truly important things in Life.

Join me for my take, on Work!

Here are the links to Scoffs, Mocks and Jeers, at Mike Pell… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on September 5, 2023 at 1:21am — 2 Comments