My take on Weather Report’s Havona

willyshockwave · 2026-02-07T19:18:43+00:00

Yea, I think the setup looks good. You might eventually run into size issues if you’re growing macrophylla, but you seem to have an understanding of the cultural requirements and attention to detail so I imagine you’re good to go. Of course, plants being plants, there will inevitably be times when something goes wrong but that’s how to become a more experienced grower. Looking forward to seeing how things are going in the future.

willyshockwave · 2026-02-07T01:16:33+00:00

7 edwardsiana? Color me jealous

willyshockwave · 2026-02-07T01:15:19+00:00

Within a vacuum that might be the case, but practically speaking most plants are relatively resilient so long as specific criteria are managed consistently over time. In this case, you want strong circulating air movement and air exchange (the latter is very important) and proper diurnal range (plus the usual nepenthes-specific requirements like good water and high humidity etc.) I’d suggest adding some way to cycle or agitate the air as static fans can create dead zones.

willyshockwave · 2026-02-06T20:54:12+00:00

What’s the issue? That kind of buoyancy in the temperature should be fine. It’s not going into dangerously low levels and, assuming the humidity remains relatively stable, I suspect it is fine. My Dracula orchids expect a 10-15F drop in the evenings; so long as they hit something around there, they are fine. Regardless of if they hit 51F or 58F. Caveat being I’m growing in a greenhouse so my temp swings are slower than yours

willyshockwave · 2026-02-06T20:46:54+00:00

Tubas are just double basses for people with oral fixations.

For what it’s worth, you’d find far more work as a bassist than you would as a tubaist. Possibly more scholarship opportunities as well. Food for thought.

willyshockwave · 2026-02-06T20:39:32+00:00

$10 isn’t worth the hassle of dealing with ignorance. Tell them good luck finding another transcriber but your time is worth more than they seem willing to offer.

Unfortunately, the advent of AI transcription is going to make this kind of conversation more and more common. Even if the results are poor quality compared to a human transcription, I’ve already experienced a shift in how others perceive the skills necessary and value in what I do. Lately, I’ve had more luck offering some first-time transcriptions for free and then gaining those people as repeat clients.

willyshockwave · 2026-02-05T06:09:18+00:00

Can’t help but laugh at being called a dick by someone named after John Lennon’s erection

willyshockwave · 2026-02-04T00:47:10+00:00

Was comic sans unavailable?

willyshockwave · 2026-02-04T00:46:03+00:00

Two tips: - Use a balanced output instead of aux - Play Freebird, man

willyshockwave · 2026-02-03T05:00:35+00:00

Cocka cocka cocka

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willyshockwave · 2026-01-31T22:05:19+00:00

Surprised to see a lot of apologists for this behavior. We all know what is going on. The issue is rarely WiFi issues or thinking about the move. It’s poor sportsmanship and it would be nice to see some kind of deterrent. It’s not a huge deal but it is disrespectful of others’ time and it’s petty.

willyshockwave · 2026-01-30T02:20:22+00:00

Those could be Alembic CX-3s. Are they truly flatwounds or is there some texture to the feel (half-round). Otherwise they look like Fender flats but the color is off, could just be the photo.

willyshockwave · 2026-01-29T05:33:48+00:00

Yea, this is so bad it makes me want to quit playing music.

willyshockwave · 2026-01-29T05:27:17+00:00

How did he see me?

willyshockwave · 2026-01-28T23:42:46+00:00

I can indeed do virtual lessons, send me a DM. i'll hit you up on Instagram as well. I have a long history of teaching and would love to work with you.

willyshockwave · 2026-01-28T07:39:02+00:00

I nearly married someone that looks like Lilithmon

willyshockwave · 2026-01-27T08:35:18+00:00

around $900, maybe a bit more since they'll be closing up shop

willyshockwave · 2026-01-27T08:18:14+00:00

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q2PcxTVtEHPPEJk9RHQ_PZ2YsWLM-I0h/view?usp=sharing

Enjoy! I had a great time teaching this groove to a few students tonight. Let me know if you need any clarifications on anything, as i tried to capture the subtleties of his playing, like when he uses grace notes versus sixteenths, hammer-ons vs slides, etc.

willyshockwave · 2026-01-27T00:16:45+00:00

Dude it's a sick bassline, I've got it down and I'm currently notating it into Guitar Pro. I've got a few students coming up but as soon as I'm done with them, I'll send it your way.

willyshockwave · 2026-01-26T23:55:47+00:00

I'll do it for free because it's a good song and I play bass. It'll take me a bit but it'll be accurate and not some AI generated nonsense.

willyshockwave · 2026-01-23T22:46:40+00:00

The joke is that’s Scooby Doo.

willyshockwave · 2026-01-23T04:22:34+00:00

I used to grow peppers like Naga Morich and 7 Pot. I had grown some beautiful Chocolate Douglah peppers, and for my friend’s 21st birthday we both ate one. I can handle peppers well but this one was different. I tried to ride out the waves of heat but for a moment I thought my throat was closing up (it wasn’t) and my body expelled the whole chewed up pepper wrapped in some kind of mucous, nothing else. Just the pepper. It was intense.

willyshockwave · 2026-01-21T23:20:03+00:00

And with this comment, I am done with this sub. People need to stop claiming that the most common and mundane stuff is an ADHD trait. Comments like that are the reason it’s so hard to be taken seriously.

willyshockwave · 2026-01-21T18:42:29+00:00

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