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THE ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM
Introducing my new album, The Antikythera Mechanism! To be released on Memorial Day Weekend! Our CD release show will be at Clockwork Alchemy in San Jose, CA. This all started about 6 months ago when I read an article about the sophisticated science and technology of Ancient Greece. Reportedly, they…
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Bastard Jack – lyrics and thoughts
Narratives by Nathaniel Johnstone Nathan: I’d always thought that there was another side to the story. I mean, really. Imagine that you’re this giant living in his cloud home and some little punk comes into your house and charms your wife, steals your gold and then kills you in the…
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Baba Yaga lyrics and thoughts
Narratives by Nathaniel Johnstone Baba Yaga Mother and daughter, the witch and the crone Ugly as winter with legs thin as bone As my house turns on its four chicken feet I hunger for young men to lure in and eat Baba Yaga Baba Yaga They call me Baba Yaga…
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Violin Fundraiser Completed!
Thank you everyone, the violin-repair fundraiser has achieved it’s goal! The funds have been raised and the order for the repair has been finalized! You guys rule. A few more thoughts about my violin: I bought my violin at David T. Stone Violins in early 2007. David asked me some…
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A few notes on my violin
When I bought my violin in early 2007, the shop owner told me a few things about it: – it was made somewhere between 1880 and the start of WWI in Germany– it is a tradesman’s instrument most likely made by a handful of makers under the supervision of the…
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A Violin In A Violist's Hands
Every time I pick up my viola I am amazed at how easy my left hand slips into position. My intonation is spot on, my arm position feels comfortable and I find myself reassessing my choice to play the violin as my main instrument. It’s a little frustrating, at times.…
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Violin fundraiser progress
Hey everyone, Thank you so much for your support with my violin-repair fundraiser! I’m definitely feeling the love. 🙂 So far we’re at $429 towards our goal of $800. At the moment, my violin is in the shop and will most likely be there for the next few weeks. They…
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Gepetto's Lament – Lyrics and Thoughts
Narratives by Nathaniel Johnstone Take the wood Take the knife Set the blade and carve away all the pain and sadness Cut it out Sand it down Build it to perfection Arms, legs, fingers, toes Carve it a brand new face, eyes, ears, and nose This, my new creation…
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Red – Lyrics and Thoughts
Narratives by Nathaniel Johnstone Hey there boy, take a look at meI’m the prettiest thing that you ever did seeGot a shiny red car that’s done broke goodWon’t you take a little peek here under my hood Blood red like my lipsYour eyes all on my hipsDown your back run…
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