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Real Name: Bruce Thiessen Member Since: July 29, 2006 Last Signed In: November 20, 2009 Profile Views: 15464 Blog Views: 102951 Battle of the Bakersfield SounDIVAS: Poll has Penny Marie and Kim McAbee tied Update on "The Bakersfield Sound of Christmas" and "Bakersfield and Beyond" radio show Addressing rumors my new song, "Thanksgiving in Turkey" is banned in Turkey Do you take "everything for granted?" Dickenesque message contained in this new Thanksgiving song "The Bakersfield Sound of Christmas" recording project for the homeless The Cultural Signficiance of "Bakersfield and Beyond" Top 10 Dr BLTunes: "Halloween with Jim Beam" swiftly claims number one spot Update on HALLOWEEN WITH JIM BEAM: Rumors of botleg copy prompt midnight release Is this the next Buck Owens? My song aired back to back with the Man in Black? That's a fact! August 06 September 06 October 06 November 06 December 06 January 07 February 07 March 07 April 07 May 07 June 07 July 07 August 07 September 07 October 07 November 07 December 07 January 08 February 08 March 08 April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 December 08 January 09 February 09 March 09 April 09 May 09 June 09 July 09 August 09 September 09 October 09 November 09 http://www.drblt.net 
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The Immigrant is Coming: Bono or Arnold? Who will be the first foreign-born president of the U.S.eh?
I believe it's just a matter of time before we will see a major legislative bill passed that will allow foreign-born citizens to become President of the United States of America? Will a foreign-born be allowed to run in 2012? Will it be an Arnold/McCarthy Ticket? Will it be my preference, a Bono/Bono ticket, featuring Bono, the rock superstar/activist/humanitarian recently named one of Time magazines Persons of the Year? Will Mary Bono be his running mate? Do you...
Let's face it. We live in a dysfunctional society, and we all come from dysfunctional families. How is that a recipe for adulthood and maturity? From a Freudian perspective, most of us become fixated at very early phases of development. Some become orally fixated.
For male, orally fixated adult children this could lead to a fixation upon women's breasts. For both orally fixated men and women, this could lead to smoking, overeating, or alcoholism. ...
Look at all the hate speech scattered all over the blogosphere! Will there ever be harmony between those on the right and those on the left? Can we disagree while respecting, and, yes, even loving one another? My interstate/Bako/Sacto band, Practically Poetz recorded a song that offers hope, not only for peace in the world, but for peace between those who represent disparate political views. So, what do you think? Conservatives? Liberals? Moderates? Can't we all just...
Bono's always been a man with a plan, and when it comes to fighting AIDS in Africa, I've found Bono's plan to be better than any I've seen yet. It's a program called RED and it has to do with merchants banding together to relieve the immense suffering of the people of Africa---suffering that is so vast that it makes all of the problems in the United States pale in comparison. RED is a color that has come to stand for many things, but in this case, it stands for an outpouring of...
Just when you thought it was safe to get out for the mid-term elections, and begin setting your sites on the '08 election, rumors of a John Kerry vote have begun to take float. Republicans, are you afraid of another Kerry run in '08? Vets, are you afraid he would win? Are you afraid of another round of Kerry campaign ads? Democrats, is there anything more frieghting to you than George W. Bush? I don't fear his winning. I don't think that would happen and I...
In the early 70s, nobody thought pop music could become any more vacuous. Then came disco. And it came on strong. Notwithstanding the Beatles, and the British invasion of the 60s, can a phenomenon possibly get any bigger than Saturday Night Fever? Records were selling like they were going out of style. And they did. So did disco, thanks, in part, to a movement reflecting the "disco sucks" sentiment of millions of back-to-basic rock and punk fans. ...
Bono is, without a doubt, one of the greatest humanitarians of our time. He's one of those rare individuals I like to call a true "rock 'n' role model." But there's a woman I'm sure he holds in high esteem, that started out with much more humble beginnings, and left an immense, enduring legacy that continues to warm the heart of the world, and inspire celebrities like Bono, Oprah, and others to keep doing their best to leave the world a better place than what it was when they...
Do you think bin Laden will ever be found? Do you believe he is dead? Does capturing bin Laden still matter? Is Bill Clinton responsible for missed opportunities to capture him? How about George W. Bush?
I'm not interested in getting into the middle of the blame game. But I still think that, as a symbol of our resolve, and as a psychological boon for the psychological operations of the military, he still needs to be captured.
I've Never Bin Laden is a song from...
My morning music often depends on my mood. I like a wide variety of music, including classic rock, alt rock, post-punk and 70s pop and R&B. Most modern rock stations don't hold my attention for too long unless they are playing bands like Jet, All American Rejects, or Green Day. But mostly, I like the old music of the British invasion, the stuff that was mostly taking off before I even knew how to talk, let alone, rock. Among my favorite British invasion bands are...
I'd like to introduce a new blog series and a relatively new band. The Rolling Scones started in the summer of 2004 in Bakersfield, California. Jerry Rothberg and I alternate on lead vocals, and his main instrument is the sax. He also plays lead guitar and I play rhythm guitar. Dan Miller plays bass, Walter Stormont plays percussion, Pat Frase plays drums. These are wonderful musicians and we're all good friends.
We don't perform much because we're all...
Psyops involves the psychological operations of the military. What if psyops joined forces with evangelical Christian psychologists in planning a grand intervention in the war on terror that would win over the seemingly intractable soul, while penetrating the seemingly impenetrable Psyche?
There may be more than one way to fight the war on terror. There must be 50 ways to convert a Muslim extremist to Christ. How about using Bibles as weapons of mass constuction,...
I initially became aware of the limits of psychological diagnosis and psychiatric-based classification systems when I worked for Fresno Unified School District as a Music Therapist and participated in Individualized Educational Plans for students who were developmentally delayed. Developing and subsequently implementing interdisciplinary educational interventions for these students was conspicuously hindered when I approached students strictly on the basis of formal diagnoses that had...
Halloween is a collective, symbolic way of coping with an overwhelming fear of a certain matter that I am loath to introduce. Why? Because, to many, including me, it is a morbid, minatory matter. The matter of man's mortality, and the ephemeral quality of our existence here on earth feels like something to avoid at all costs. But avoidance and denial can cost so much more than any of us could ever imagine. When we hold on to the hands of time for dear life,...
Just because people listen to your music, doesn't mean they're fans. Many people listen to my songs to make fun of them and of me, or to come up with insults about me.
I didn't tell an overt lie, but, in all honesty, when I wrote,
I Can Count My Fans (On One Hand): words and music by Dr. BLT (c)2006
http://www.drblt.net/music/...
well, it was a gross misoverestimation at best.
Getting your music aired nation-wide doesn't ensure fans, and neither does a...
I posted the lyrics to this song yesterday, slightly altered them in this edition, and finished recording the song this morning. It's for one of our own dear soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country. Lester, this one's for you and you for your family. May you rest in peace and remain in our hearts forever:
Cowboy Soldier
words and music by Dr. Bruce L. Thiessen, aka Dr. BLT (c) 2006
cowboy soldier
hometown hero
we have cried a thousand...
We've lost another one of our own. It's a time to remember that we are the United States of America, not the Divided States of America. We disagree on many things, but if there's one thing we can remain united on, it's our collective loss and our shared sorrow and suffering.
This loss of a local hero is also an opportunity. It's an opportunity for conservatives, liberals and moderates to speak with one voice. It's a time to be united in an...
Do you know somebody that seems to drive you absolutely crazy? Is it a lover? Is it a boss or fellow employee? Is it your cat? How about a politician? Does another person have the power to drive you crazy? Can the issues of a mentally unstable person drive an otherwise stable person into a state of virtual insanity?
This is the core issue addressed in a song by my cross-country, Canadian rock duo, U.S.eh? U.S.eh? was formed in 2005 and...
If you were lucky enough to be born and raised on the praries of Saskatchewan, like I was, you either go outside and play hockey, or you stay indoors and play rock n roll. I opted for the later. If I had the skills, and the motivation, I'd be playing hockey. Instead, I play a metaphorical game of hockey with my guitar and my pick. If you think I'm breaking the rules, blow the whistle on me, and I'll take the penalty. Otherwise, I'm out to score. This song...
This song came to me as I was paying my way through graduate school by working as a Music Therapist for the Fresno Unified School District. I decided to record it last night as I reflected upon that period in my life. As a songwriter, the developmentally delayed children that I worked, and their unique personality qualities, were a constant source of inspiration for me. They helped me to realize that the Rock n Roll Dreams that Meatloaf touches upon in Bat out of Hell II,...
If man is the measure of all things, then why have I spent my whole life trying to measure up to the demands of significant women in my life?
Humanism, also referred to as "third force" psychology, rose in popularity in the 1960s and has been having a profound influence on Western culture ever since. Humanism grew out of existentialist philosophy. It was introduced as an alternative to psychodynamic theory and behaviorism, the only two schools of psychology...
We've all met one. Some of us continue to be haunted by memories of them. They are the Halloween Queens of the world. They look innocent and sweet, like a Halloween treat, but once you discover the way they rip out your heart with their wicked tricks, it's too late to salvage your hopelessly haunted heart.
LYRICS
Halloween Queen
words and music by Dr. BLT (c) 2006
as you sit across the bar on your stool
tryin' to turn another man
into your fool
halloween...
No hablo espanol. Will somebody translate this for me please, so I'll know whether I'm getting bigger in Spain, or whether I'm merely the subject of their ridicule? Pehaps it's not even Spain. Please forgive my ignorance. This is from the web site Neil Young Noticias:
Songs Of The Times
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Visitando la web Living With...
I'm doing something a little different this time around for my advice column for musicians at Phantom Tollbooth (Ask the Rock Doc: Sound advice for a song). I'm asking visitors of my blog (like yourself) to offer a little advice of your own. I'll provide the original inquiry (details may be altered to protect the confidentiality of the inquiring party and to illustrate key psychological principles), and you help me help the inquiring party by offering a little advice of your own,...
To say that we, as a society, are undergoing rapid technological change is a gross understatement. What price too great? I worry that we are leaving our children, and thus, our future behind. Everybody seems to be so caught up in the tiny (and, relatively insignificant) roles they play in the advance of society's goals, that the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of children are being increasingly sacrificed. It's all in the name of progress. There...
It sucks to be a prairie boy stuck in the big city, trying to make sense of it all. And if that ain't enough, maintaining homeostasis, as a human being, and maintaining integration of the self can be a daunting challenge, especially in a post-industrialized world, where pernicious elements in our environment are constantly waging war against the self, threatening to crush the human spirit.
How can we become integrated individuals in a society that is becoming...
No, Bakersfield my not represent "Life as it Should Be," but Bakersfield cleary has a plethora of talent. When I heard Bakersfield's own Alyssa sing, it became abundantly clear that she would be the perfect artist to sing When I Heard You Sing, my tribute to the love songs of the Beatles, from my forthcoming Beatles tribute CD, RUBBER stamp my SOUL. Alyssa has opened for a few of my shows and has always made a profound impression on the audience. She has...
I met Neil's son, but I never met his father. I'm sure it was devastating to Neil when his father passed away, even though his father had lived a long life, and was prolific in his own way. The fact that his father passed away right before Father's Day must have magnified the loss to some degree. Though I've never met Neil Young, he's always shared a great deal of himself in his music and that's why I've always felt like I knew him as a friend. His song, Heart of Gold...
Drugs are like a playground that can become a graveyard overnight. They have taken their toll on many a man and many a woman. Johnny Cash was no exception, and his rapid rise to fame, along with all of the demands that go with it, left him with a gaunt, etiolated visage and a haunted soul.
They promised Johnny Cash peace of mind, but engaged his mind in a bloody battle for his soul that nearly killed him long before his appointed time. They became the demons...
Few celebrity couples survive the vicissitudes and pressures of rapidly acquired fame and fortune. Johnny's first marraige failed. But few women stand by their man through thick and thin the way June Carter Cash did with Johnny. It could be argued that their relationship was born of co-dependency. Who needs NA when you have June Carter by your side? Their relationship was no bed of roses, but rather, the very Ring of Fire depicted in the big hit...
Elvis is generally known for his collosal contribution to rock n roll. As my recent interview with Pat Boone revealed, Elvis's bad boy image served as an antithetical contrast that helped Pat Boone launch his career as the all-American, squeeky clean teen on the scene. But what most pepole don't realize, is that Elvis had another side. He found rock n roll redemption in good old fashioned gospel music, often hanging out with the likes of The Imperials, J.D. Sumner, and the Blackwood...
I don't believe I've ever introduced my interstate band to any of you. This is Practically Poetz. We come from Bakersfield and Sacramento. We've mostly performed at coffee houses in Sacramento and Bakersfield. We haven't performed in Bakersfield for several years. Our last performance was at Solomon's Porch before it was in the new building. Towards your left is Chris Wise. He plays drums, percussion and bass and also sings back-up and, occasionally lead vocals. On your right is Rod...
Every song title from the Beatles RUBBER SOUL is incorporated into this song. Can you find those titles in my lyrical content? Take the Rubber Stamp challenge and let me know where you find them. RUBBER stamp my SOUL (Part I) is a tribute to the Beatles album, Rubber Soul. Furthermore, it is the title track to my forthcoming Beatles tribute CD, which will also be featured on my BeatleLand podcast. As for the other two songs, well, I simply tried to do justice to a couple of 70s classics. I...
This is an audio track featuring an intoductory skit and The Entire Collection of Johnny Cash Hits (from A-Z). It's from my forthcoming CD: Blackout: A Tribute to Johnny Cash and from my forthcoming podcast that will feature songs from that collection. Enjoy, and thanks for visiting my blog in black.
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