Great Easy New Sauce Recipe!
One of my great loves is cooking. I found an easy to make sauce great for pork chops, chicken nuggets, and anything you can think of to dip (maybe not potato chips!).
Here is the easy recipe. You can measure the ingredients to your personal taste.
Poupon Sauce
1/2 cup of Brown Mustard like Grey Poupon
2 tsp. of Soy Sauce
1 tsp. of Red Wine Vinegar
Mix with spoon until all blended together smoothly.
Enjoy!
Peace Out, Gary Ruff
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
SongMentary
A song + commentary = SongMentary. The idea is to read a news article or somehow formulate an opinion about something or someone, then post it here to this blog.
Then, go into the studio, whip up a 30 second music bed, and lay down some thoughts (words) to the music. WoW...
What is "WOW!" is that I will make the music beds already made up, and ready for YOU to use in your ringtones, blogs, background music, commercials, or even make a full song out of it. Sometimes, I will also provide the stems, loops, samples, and acapella when I have the extra time.
I also like the idea of anyone sending in their short poems to this blog, and maybe my friends Brittany, Justin, Hannah, Paul, Stacy... will make up a song from your peotry too???? (Try keeping it to 5 lines or less and straight from your heart... the musical magicians will do the rest. And your payment will be just knowing you touched someone elses heart).
And if you don't like that? Then MAKE A SONGMENTARY!
Get busy, Peace Out, Gary Ruff
PS Get the free music beds at Link: www.SongMentary.com
A song + commentary = SongMentary. The idea is to read a news article or somehow formulate an opinion about something or someone, then post it here to this blog.
Then, go into the studio, whip up a 30 second music bed, and lay down some thoughts (words) to the music. WoW...
What is "WOW!" is that I will make the music beds already made up, and ready for YOU to use in your ringtones, blogs, background music, commercials, or even make a full song out of it. Sometimes, I will also provide the stems, loops, samples, and acapella when I have the extra time.
I also like the idea of anyone sending in their short poems to this blog, and maybe my friends Brittany, Justin, Hannah, Paul, Stacy... will make up a song from your peotry too???? (Try keeping it to 5 lines or less and straight from your heart... the musical magicians will do the rest. And your payment will be just knowing you touched someone elses heart).
And if you don't like that? Then MAKE A SONGMENTARY!
Get busy, Peace Out, Gary Ruff
PS Get the free music beds at Link: www.SongMentary.com
Thursday, November 27, 2008
What is a stem?
What is a stem?
"Stems" are an isolated part of a song. A vocal stem would be Acapella of a part of the song. When a musician makes a song now days, he uses a sequencer. His song might have 32 tracks and in track 1 might be the drums, track 2 might be the tambourine, track 3 might be some other style of drums. Well, a "Beat Stem" could be those 3 tracks combined.
Kanye West has stems for free to his hit songs. You can use these to mash up your own song, or use parts of the stem in your own music (read and make sure he allows this).
My biggest roadblock to making music is ME...
Every time I am out and about and see a new piece of equipment I can use, I buy it and it sits sometimes for years still new in the box. When I am working on a song, it seems that a TV show comes on, an interesting blog comes up, a friend or a relative calls, or just the escape of inspiration to get up off the couch to do anything.
This happens for me because I am thinking about this song, that song, this trick, that nuance, this promise, that deadline, and it keeps snow balling until I become overwhelmed to the point where I am “Log Jammed”; my need to do nothing more until I can break free from all of the distractions called life. And as a human, I blame everything BUT myself for my lack of completeness (finishing the song).
I have a list, maybe 2 lists, maybe a thousand lists of things and rules that will help me through. I think they are “To Do” lists for the next time I get stuck. But I never can remember where I put them all, and what I was talking about when I wrote the list in the first place. And as frustrating as this has become in my music making, I don't even want to imagine having to tour and perform live every night, or produce some one else's song, leaving no hope for my love, the art of producing my very own music. So, I salute to those of you chained to a record deal or performance contracts. I know the artist inside of you is hurting even worse (but the money sure is good, eh?).
So, I made two rules to be placed ahead of my list of music production steps (my steps will be different from yours, so I won't bore you with them).
Rule 1: Make one table, desk, stand, or clipboard that is always completely clear with no lists or junk on it. Make sure that there is only blank paper at this location. When I am done, I'll take the paper away. No clutter at this point of the process. It is the place of the “blank canvas”.
Rule 2: Go to the computer, turn it on. As I need things, I will put them in to my songs.
With so much to do and so many loops, samples, computer files, and junk laying around in the studio, in the computer, and in my head coupled with my lack of where to begin or end, I just need to remember I can clear everything from my head, burn a disk to save my files, clear out the computer, and start fresh BECAUSE... As I need things, I will put them in to my songs.
Peace Out, Gary Ruff
Friday, November 21, 2008
Karolina Kurkova
Sexiest Woman in the World!
Karolina Kurkova? Named by E! Okay... I wouldn't kick her out of bed (because the only way she would be in my bed is if I kidnapped her and tied her down...).
Peace Out, Gary Ruff
Honest Golfer, J.P. Hayes
Regarding the story about the Golfer who turned himself in for cheating, J.P. Hayes.
Sure I would turn myself in... just after I get throeugh turning myself into the Police Department for speeding (1 mph over) last week. And I took an extra breath mint after my meal at iHop, so that will set me back a bit. Oh yeah, and that time the boss overpaid me... I'll need to turn myself in for not noticing it sooner, and with interest, because I'm such a good guy. The Golfer did good. In life we get to the next step by looking ahead, trying to do our best, and leave our path behind us in just as good a condition for the next person.
I imagine this Golfer was seeking help with answers to his dilemna, and he took the high road all of the way through. If you found a bag of drugs out on the Golf course, the right thing to do would be to turn it in to the police. Doing the right thing isn't always doing the "best" thing. The cop woould probably bust you for having in possesion of drugs.
Just use common sense when presented with decisions of "good" conscience. I think this Golfer, J.P. Hayes did what was right for him and his life. Me? I would never use Titlest. I would have to turn myself in for using a ball of lesser quality than Wilson.
Regarding the story about the Golfer who turned himself in for cheating, J.P. Hayes.
Sure I would turn myself in... just after I get throeugh turning myself into the Police Department for speeding (1 mph over) last week. And I took an extra breath mint after my meal at iHop, so that will set me back a bit. Oh yeah, and that time the boss overpaid me... I'll need to turn myself in for not noticing it sooner, and with interest, because I'm such a good guy. The Golfer did good. In life we get to the next step by looking ahead, trying to do our best, and leave our path behind us in just as good a condition for the next person.
I imagine this Golfer was seeking help with answers to his dilemna, and he took the high road all of the way through. If you found a bag of drugs out on the Golf course, the right thing to do would be to turn it in to the police. Doing the right thing isn't always doing the "best" thing. The cop woould probably bust you for having in possesion of drugs.
Just use common sense when presented with decisions of "good" conscience. I think this Golfer, J.P. Hayes did what was right for him and his life. Me? I would never use Titlest. I would have to turn myself in for using a ball of lesser quality than Wilson.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Sequencetruments
A lot of artists are using what I call "Sequencer Instruments", or "Sequencetruments". A music loop artist uses his sequencer as a canvas. He or she gets a sound, puts it in say, mmmm track 5. Then he pitches it down in steps in tracks 1-4. In tracks 6-11 he pitches it up. The cool thing is that the artist can pitch it up by as little as one tenth (1/10th!) of a semitone! And a new scale is born.
I like the sequencetrument because I can take a Pink Floyd Guitar sound sample, place it in the sequencer like I described above, make my own scale, and then pitch bend, warp, stutter, do guitar tricks, etc and push out a sample that is perfect in harmonics and balanced down to a 32nd note! Technically, you could create the sound to be a 1/1000th note, but I assume you would not hear it since it passes so fast!
Lastly, this is a neat and organized way to drop in an mp3 of a song you made, or another artist... I drop it in track 13, and my sequencetrument occupies tracks 1-11 (12 is empty). When I have my "Riff" ready I bounce it back out and mute the track 13.
So I am clear as to what I do, if you care... I'll cut a sample that equals a quarter note, use the pitch of the sample in let's say track 7. I might then use a sample in track 8, half note, and apply a "wah" effect. Then in the sequencer I might use a quarter note sample, pith bended down of track 9.
I use my mixer, equalizer, and FX to make my riff sound just right. Then I use the auto master (I like to Peak Limit, maybe too much) and I have created a riff or a sample.
The possibilities are endless, and you can get effects like Little Wayne does. Whatever sound sample you put in the sequencer can be pitched and altered in an organized manner to "play" it like an instrument. And it is time consuming to build one, but fun as hell if you're into music.
I see vocals going this way in the future. Something will break soon.
Peace Out, Gary Ruff The Compusician
A lot of artists are using what I call "Sequencer Instruments", or "Sequencetruments". A music loop artist uses his sequencer as a canvas. He or she gets a sound, puts it in say, mmmm track 5. Then he pitches it down in steps in tracks 1-4. In tracks 6-11 he pitches it up. The cool thing is that the artist can pitch it up by as little as one tenth (1/10th!) of a semitone! And a new scale is born.
I like the sequencetrument because I can take a Pink Floyd Guitar sound sample, place it in the sequencer like I described above, make my own scale, and then pitch bend, warp, stutter, do guitar tricks, etc and push out a sample that is perfect in harmonics and balanced down to a 32nd note! Technically, you could create the sound to be a 1/1000th note, but I assume you would not hear it since it passes so fast!
Lastly, this is a neat and organized way to drop in an mp3 of a song you made, or another artist... I drop it in track 13, and my sequencetrument occupies tracks 1-11 (12 is empty). When I have my "Riff" ready I bounce it back out and mute the track 13.
So I am clear as to what I do, if you care... I'll cut a sample that equals a quarter note, use the pitch of the sample in let's say track 7. I might then use a sample in track 8, half note, and apply a "wah" effect. Then in the sequencer I might use a quarter note sample, pith bended down of track 9.
I use my mixer, equalizer, and FX to make my riff sound just right. Then I use the auto master (I like to Peak Limit, maybe too much) and I have created a riff or a sample.
The possibilities are endless, and you can get effects like Little Wayne does. Whatever sound sample you put in the sequencer can be pitched and altered in an organized manner to "play" it like an instrument. And it is time consuming to build one, but fun as hell if you're into music.
I see vocals going this way in the future. Something will break soon.
Peace Out, Gary Ruff The Compusician
Monday, November 17, 2008
Steelers Chargers game
Russian or Italian Mob?
The NFL is run like a mafia. Coaches and players are fined for talking about the officiating. Referees openly admit mistakes, then get fined. And while some say that a game is not fixed, I ask you, “Would you bet on a game, have an inside connection make the proper calls, then come out ahead several hundreds of thousands of dollars... without ever being caught?”. I wouldn't either. But history has shown that plenty of people are willing.
So this weekend the Steelers won a game. The officiating was very, very questionable. And when in America has it been shunned to ask questions? Usually when someone else is doing something wrong. Fans will continue to argue that nothing is going on. It's all a conspiracy theory. And the the crook walks, half of us can't see, while the other half is ostracized (kind of sounds like politics).
Where there is money, there is the potential of crime. Let me repeat that, and then prove it. Where there is money, there is the potential of crime. Bank robberies happen every day. Government officials are caught and reported to the press constantly. Hell, we have an FBI that is designed to catch criminals, and they, every freakin' day! But noooooo, it can't happen in the NFL.
LINK: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i1GZ1rpRU_OWSdhg8OHJz3-QEEpwD94GDRUG0
Wake up. And if you are awake, wake up the schlub next to you.
No, I did not bet on the game. Yes, I am a Steelers fan. Go waste your money. The mob needs it.
Peace Out, Gary Ruff
Russian or Italian Mob?
The NFL is run like a mafia. Coaches and players are fined for talking about the officiating. Referees openly admit mistakes, then get fined. And while some say that a game is not fixed, I ask you, “Would you bet on a game, have an inside connection make the proper calls, then come out ahead several hundreds of thousands of dollars... without ever being caught?”. I wouldn't either. But history has shown that plenty of people are willing.
So this weekend the Steelers won a game. The officiating was very, very questionable. And when in America has it been shunned to ask questions? Usually when someone else is doing something wrong. Fans will continue to argue that nothing is going on. It's all a conspiracy theory. And the the crook walks, half of us can't see, while the other half is ostracized (kind of sounds like politics).
Where there is money, there is the potential of crime. Let me repeat that, and then prove it. Where there is money, there is the potential of crime. Bank robberies happen every day. Government officials are caught and reported to the press constantly. Hell, we have an FBI that is designed to catch criminals, and they, every freakin' day! But noooooo, it can't happen in the NFL.
LINK: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i1GZ1rpRU_OWSdhg8OHJz3-QEEpwD94GDRUG0
Wake up. And if you are awake, wake up the schlub next to you.
No, I did not bet on the game. Yes, I am a Steelers fan. Go waste your money. The mob needs it.
Peace Out, Gary Ruff
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Gary Ruff finds possible cures for Cancer, Diabetes, and High Blood Pressure...
Cure for High Blood Pressure?
I think I stumbled into a possible cause and possible cure for high blood pressure. I think the cause of high blood pressure could be related to many things, but one thing intrigues me most. I think the lack of air is what causes a person to acquire high blood pressure, and perhaps many other ailments.
My discovery was made on my own time, not acting as a Doctor or any other type of medical professional. And here is the proof; try it for yourself! If you have a blood pressure measuring device, sit down and relax. In a safe place, and in a safe manner, hyperventilate. I breathed in and out quickly for about 24 times before I became real dizzy (usually it only takes 7 times). Stop hyperventilating before you pass out. And certainly consult a medical professional to determine if this idea is safe for you (before you try this idea).
You'll see that your high blood pressure has gone down. It won't last long. After 10 minutes, my blood pressure went back to what it was prior to hyperventilating.
I will watch this effect over the coming months and see if I have an overall improvement. Perhaps us 'fat' people are fat because we have a lower metabolism, which may be caused by us not getting enough air and/or water? When we exercise, we drink water and suck in a lot of air to recover. So, while we are sitting and relaxed, maybe if we do my method, a glass of water and hyperventilate, over time we will cure ourselves? It is just a curios question. And it sure seems to be the cheapest solution out there on the market!
If this idea works for you, please pass it around and get this idea going to save lives! I give reprint permission, without any alteration, for this article. If this idea doesn't work for you, then post a response here at this blog ( http://sundayisfunday.blogspot.com/ ), and perhaps you can add any ideas that worked for you that I did not mention.
Can you imagine if this somehow cures some other ailments such as Cancer, Diabetes, or Sleep related problems? For those with nothing else to lose (but everything to gain), maybe throw in a prayer along with the air and glass of water.
Peace Out (and good luck if you decide to try this idea) Gary Ruff
Cure for High Blood Pressure?
I think I stumbled into a possible cause and possible cure for high blood pressure. I think the cause of high blood pressure could be related to many things, but one thing intrigues me most. I think the lack of air is what causes a person to acquire high blood pressure, and perhaps many other ailments.
My discovery was made on my own time, not acting as a Doctor or any other type of medical professional. And here is the proof; try it for yourself! If you have a blood pressure measuring device, sit down and relax. In a safe place, and in a safe manner, hyperventilate. I breathed in and out quickly for about 24 times before I became real dizzy (usually it only takes 7 times). Stop hyperventilating before you pass out. And certainly consult a medical professional to determine if this idea is safe for you (before you try this idea).
You'll see that your high blood pressure has gone down. It won't last long. After 10 minutes, my blood pressure went back to what it was prior to hyperventilating.
I will watch this effect over the coming months and see if I have an overall improvement. Perhaps us 'fat' people are fat because we have a lower metabolism, which may be caused by us not getting enough air and/or water? When we exercise, we drink water and suck in a lot of air to recover. So, while we are sitting and relaxed, maybe if we do my method, a glass of water and hyperventilate, over time we will cure ourselves? It is just a curios question. And it sure seems to be the cheapest solution out there on the market!
If this idea works for you, please pass it around and get this idea going to save lives! I give reprint permission, without any alteration, for this article. If this idea doesn't work for you, then post a response here at this blog ( http://sundayisfunday.blogspot.com/ ), and perhaps you can add any ideas that worked for you that I did not mention.
Can you imagine if this somehow cures some other ailments such as Cancer, Diabetes, or Sleep related problems? For those with nothing else to lose (but everything to gain), maybe throw in a prayer along with the air and glass of water.
Peace Out (and good luck if you decide to try this idea) Gary Ruff
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