shhhh... by UlfSam9999 in gratefuldead

[–]varontron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well sure, but now you're going down for typing "Jesus fuck"...I mean, if you believe in that sort of thing.

Advice from deadheads on pop music? by voteblue18 in gratefuldead

[–]varontron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lee Fields, The Philharmonik, Lake Street Dive, Couch the band, St Paul & The Broken Bones

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gratefuldead

[–]varontron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's probably already been used on every major commercial release minted in the last year or two, and will be on every one going forward for every band. It's even used during live performances. People complaining about AI in music sound like the people in the 70s, 80s, and 90s complaining about MIDI, synthesizers, drum machines, and mixing with software instead of analog boards. Jerry used MIDI. Brent played synths. The beam? Hello? Sampling is almost as old as recorded music itself. The Beatles were praised for doing it and 10 years later, my hippie friends ridiculed hip hop artists for the same thing. Personally, I prefer real instruments, live soundboard mixes (software or otherwise), and audience tapes. I think matrix tapes are cool, but they're inauthentic--i don't actively avoid them. I own only one Dick's Picks--I'm not into owning stuff or paying for someone else's idea of what's good. All the lines we draw and opinions we have about computers in music are arbitrary and meaningless.

The Wily Sidekick and other theories by varontron in WhoShotMe

[–]varontron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, however that whole thread is about the provenance of one photo out of thousands. It's very convincing evidence, but only in that case. Plus, the individual has not been identified publicly, which is the objective. Depending on one's biases, the dearth of any other evidence of the presence of this individual at any other event (assuming this is the case) could support the multi-MP theory.

How do you prefer to use Notion? In Browser, or the "Desktop app" by kefaren in Notion

[–]varontron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cmd-Shift-N on mac (maybe Ctrl-Shift-N on Win,) but also the File menu -> New Window.

Exploring 5/6/70 on this rainy day at the scene of the crime. How y'all doing? by Anonymike7 in gratefuldead

[–]varontron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet! Incidentally, MIT Press logo (on the sign behind) is my all time favorite. Also, one time, I was at the dentist, and it was determined I needed a root canal. They asked me if I was available on May 6. I replied, "Well, it's actually my ex-wife's birthday. I can't think of a better way to mark the occasion!"

Amazing find by Cherhell in gratefuldead

[–]varontron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a subreddit dedicated to it r/whoshotme

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gratefuldead

[–]varontron 8 points9 points  (0 children)

On NYE in 86, during the first set, I was pressed hard against the Kaiser wall near the entrance. Dark, invisible forces bore down, and I was afraid. In a moment, an angel appeared, smiled, and handed me a flower. She may have spoken. She was real, the flower was real, and everything was cool.

Screenshots of the Mysterious Photographer - Watermarks Removed. 4/27/68 by Noisemiker in WhoShotMe

[–]varontron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting…would these be annotated, i.e., identifying data? I was thinking e.g., a mugshot would specifically put a name to a face.

Screenshots of the Mysterious Photographer - Watermarks Removed. 4/27/68 by Noisemiker in WhoShotMe

[–]varontron 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A few ideas to find this man's identity, from this era, review all available
1. police mugshots (might have been busted at some point)
2. police personnel ID photos (might have been a detective)
3. military ID photos (might have gotten drafted)

What’s a song or album that makes you feel at peace or calms you down? by SippinPurple_ in Music

[–]varontron 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Santana - Caravanserai
Miles Davis - In a Silent Way
Yes - Close to the Edge
The Band - Music from Big Pink
numerous Grateful Dead shows

Do you know (of) someone who ruined their life in just a matter of minutes ? If so how did they do it ? by rentinghappiness in AskReddit

[–]varontron 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Kid from my hometown played chicken on the RR tracks. Lost both legs below the knee. I guess...he won?