Yachov's blog

The Boy In Striped Pajamas

Yachov — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:21:56 +0000

Here is a movie about hatred and its consequences. It would be enlightning for many.

www.boyinthestripedpajamas.com/

Joke Gone Bad

Yachov — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:26:09 +0000

I think the next time around they will both be a little more careful. Or, maybe not. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1piuJzS7H-4&feature=related

Forsaken by Dream Theatre

Yachov — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:56:14 +0000

They have been called "prophets" and "magicians," the "keepers of the grail" and the "restorers of harmony." Although they are an underground band their "MySpace" site receives on average 20,000 visits per day. Are they "prophets," "magicians," "keepers of the grail" and the "restorers of harmony. "They will say "no." They say "We were just recording our ideas when everything materialized."

If Its Not Too Late by CIRCA

Yachov — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:09:34 +0000

I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner

Yachov — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:07:19 +0000

Foreigner was formed in New York City in 1976 by Mick Jones, a British rocker formerly with Nero and the Gladiators, and Ian McDonald from King Crimson. They retained the then unknown vocalist Louis Grammatico and have since sold more than 50 million albums. Here is Foreigner performing live in 2002 with an orchestra and an enormous choir, the audience.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1LseoI2_bw&feature=related

Here they are in "Waiting for a Girl Like You."

Stop Loving You by Toto

Yachov — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:52:48 +0000

Another Toto great. "Stop Loving You." Have you ever gone through a break up and realized that stopping the loving is easier said than done even if you generated the break up. It is amazing what kids do to themselves. :) My remedy, and I know this is bad, was to quickly find someone else kind of like, "Forget about that and think about this." :) Listen to the whacking Rickenbacker bass. It sounds like a Roto Rooter on meth. LOL

In a Gadda Da Vida by Iron Butterfly

Yachov — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:01:58 +0000

If you are old enough to remember this, you probably helped Moses write the Top Ten Rules of the Perpetual Existentialism. :)

Believe it or not these guys are still around and the talent is even greater than then. Crank it up and tell me what the heck this song is about. The kids born in 1979 and later are probably scratching their heads and asking "Does this song have something to do with fungi or maybe metalic metomorphises?" :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBbv2v0xOlA

Persian Historian/Genealogist Sought

Yachov — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:01:41 +0000

Does anyone know of an expert in genealogies of middle and ancient Persian royalty? I would like to retain such a person for a project in which I am engaged. Any assistance would be appreciated.

The Friends of Mr. Cairo by Anderson and Vangelis

Yachov — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:20:26 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ph8hNljOXE

And of course, State of Independence from the same LP.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v8Wden1LFs

My Dog Gypsy by Jody Geary

Yachov — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:44:19 +0000

She stayed up all night wondering if there really is a dog.

http://www.youtube.com/user/jodygeary1986

The Boxer by Simon and Garfunkel

Yachov — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:25:03 +0000

They have given us such awesome songs. Such tranquility.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L7GXs3GQuM&feature=related

Great Gig in the Sky by Pink Floyd

Yachov — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:54:15 +0000

Circa

Yachov — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:29:40 +0000

CIRCA was formed in 2007 by veteran YES members, Alan White, Tony Kaye, Billy Sherwood and Jimmy Haun. I had the privilege of seeing them perform this medley live for the first time. Billy had tried to convince the members of YES to do this while he was still a member of YES but they declined. Now CIRCA does it.

http://www.youtube.com/circahq

Here is CIRCA today. Alan White has moved on and percussions are covered by Jay Schellen.

Thick as a Brick by Jethro Tull

Yachov — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:20:00 +0000

Would you believe that Jethro Tull (Ian Anderson) is really Jethro Bodine from the Beverly Hillbillies? Well then would you believe this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toHlMD50eYY&eurl=http://noolmusic.com/blogs/YouTube_Music_Videos_60s_70s_-_Jethro_Tull_-_Thick_as_a_Brick_-_Madison_Square_Garden.shtml

Well ok, then how about this? :)

Atefeh Sahaaleh, video by David Etebari

Yachov — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:07:19 +0000

In this poignant video produced by David Etebari, based upon a true story, 16 year old Atefeh is executed by the judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Her crime was that she was raped four times by a former public official.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1050050482832588204&hl=en

99 Red Balloons by Nena

Yachov — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:04:24 +0000

Who knows what Nena was really singing about here and what does it have to do with Captain Kirk?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14IRDDnEPR4

Iraqi Friend's Perspective

Yachov — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:34:05 +0000

This afternoon I had a an opportunity to speak with a friend who is an Iraqi immigrant to the US, about the consequences of the Us/Iraq war. I asked "What is going on over there?" He told me this:

"My father is an Iraqi national and a contractor with the CIA. He keeps me advised of events in Iraq." He said, "Most Iraqis are very happy that the US took out Saddam. Saddam was a murdering butcher who would snuff out a person's life for sneezing in his presence."

Stay by Jackson Browne

Yachov — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:39:13 +0000

For those musicians here who once played the concert circuit, this song will bring it home for you. This one is for you. :) Jackson Browne says it all in "Stay." Listen to the phase on his voice. Remember when we used to do that? We used to put phase on everything. I am not sure why. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtuvXrTz8DY

Blinded by the Light by Manfred Mann

Yachov — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:38:43 +0000

The most misunderstood lyrics in the history of rock and roll can be found in Blinded by the Light. For clarification, the song has nothing to do with feminine hygiene. :)

Here is a version of misunderstanding that you have probably never heard. \

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMiV5Ls_LVU

I will give you the operative words of consternation. :)

Wrong: Wrapped up like a douche.

Right: Reved up like a deuce.

Return to Innocence by Enigma

Yachov — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:00:25 +0000

Such a beautiful concept in music. Who can improve upon this ethereal piece by Enigma? Don't ask me the history of the band now, I am enjoying the sounds. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JpJjsHgYHA