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Feb 8, 2012, 4:08 pm
Welcome to episode 423 of the Indie Music Blast here at RfL. We have a great show today showcasing the talent of the indie Bay Area music scene.
We have Dangermaker, Roosevelt Radio, and Loftin giving us same great music.
We also have a bit of Feb 8th history and celebrity birthdays. Also, I talk ... Comment - Like
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Feb 2, 2012, 4:22 pm
Here we go, another year, some more tunes.
Reaching for Lucidity Indie Music Blast Episode 422 is going full throttle featuring the tunes of Electric Frankenstein! Enjoy!
The tunes on the show today are Electrify Me and Coolest Little Monster
Keep checking back for more goodies from RfL in 2012. ... Comment - Like
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Jan 18, 2012, 6:49 pm
**Edit** The .pdf versions are now at the end of the post for download
We are getting closer to the release of the first issue of the RfL Adventures. It is a blast producing this series. It is fun like in the old days.
The way the issues will be laid out will be in chapters telling the main story ... Comment - Like
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Dec 29, 2011, 7:01 pm
I thought some folks out there may be interested in the tools I currently use to produce media. Below is a list of the software I use and a bit about how I use it.
My main software tools for animation and new Manga are Reallusion’s iClone, Crazy Talk, Crazy Talk Animator, and 3DXchange. For audio... Comment - Like
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Dec 17, 2011, 5:57 pm
Below is a test panel for the new RfL Adventures series. I am using my 3d characters from the Animated Adventures mixed with manga elements to create something new and quick to produce.
i like the idea of re purposing tools I already have and know how to use to create something unique. By going th... Comment - Like
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Dec 17, 2011, 10:30 am
As we move forward here at RfL towards what can be called “reorganizing”, some things are changing. One thing is the shift from animation to manga. We have a lot of stories to tell here but not enough time at the moment to go full in on animation.
Another change is the semi-retirement of RfL In... Comment - Like
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Dec 10, 2011, 7:45 pm
I am working on some new projects. Lately my boxing training has been monopolizing my time so getting my animation together has been hard. Animation takes serious time.
I still have a lot of stories ready to go so I started looking at ways to get these stories out with less of a time drain. I am w... Comment - Like
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Oct 21, 2011, 6:37 pm
It is a short show to check in on this Friday, October 21st. We have The Substitutes for your enjoyment.
The Substitutes were a Bay Area band that were active in the heyday of podcasting. Unfortunately, they are no longer with us as a band, but they left behind some great tunes.
Today we are playi... Comment - Like
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Jul 26, 2011, 5:24 pm
Today’s episode, number 420, is a quickjabs artist spotlight on the Royal Court members Waiting for Decay.  This set is another nostalgic look back and these tunes are from the 2008 period.
Remember, this coming Saturday we are having a full Coffee House episode featuring special guest co-h... Comment - Like
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Jul 24, 2011, 6:44 pm
Today we have an Indie Music Blast Quickjabs spotlight on the UK band Oswald, episode number 419. This show focuses on their 2007-8 period. A look back of sorts.
Big news, next week we have a special co-host for a Coffee House episode. The co-host will be Effie, or Princess Faith, or just Faith. Do... Comment - Like
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Jul 23, 2011, 9:39 pm
That is right. The July 30th episode of the Reaching for Lucidity Indie Music Blast # 419 has a special guest host! And that would be Effie, the lady that has been keeping me honest all these years.
So, be sure to check out next the show next week. We will be presenting a Coffee House episode for y... Comment - Like
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Jul 20, 2011, 5:35 pm
I have been working on Season 2 of the RfL Animated Adventures. I wish I could tell the whole story of why it took so long to get to season 2, but I can’t. The good thing is that season two is in production.
To let you know this is true I decided to share and in progress scene of my machinima. To... Comment - Like
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Apr 7, 2011, 8:54 pm
That is right, The Animated Adventures, episode 6, is now in production. In this episode Lester takes on a bigger role. It should be a lot of fun. I am sending out a casting call for the role of a gym manager that has the unlucky task of giving Lester a job interview.
Those familiar with the series... Comment - Like
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Jan 23, 2011, 5:28 pm
Today’s show is all about driving rock, and how much a certain Oscar buzzing movie sucks. We feature acts such as The Evidence, When Summer’s Gone, Gotham City Mashers, August Ruins, Jsin, and with one of our five ultimate show closers, The Supersuckers.
That brings me to apologies to Gotham Ci... Comment - Like
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Jan 20, 2011, 6:45 pm
That is right, we are going to have a driving rock mix for episode 418. The house is going to “ROCK!”
While waiting for the next episode, be sure to check out our show archives. We have a lot to offer. RfL has been going since 2005, 2004 actually, but it was not called Reaching for Lucidity at ... Comment - Like
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Jan 5, 2011, 6:47 pm
Next episode of RfL will be on Saturday evening, Jan 22! Driving Rock Mix!
Allison Crowe
Welcome to 2011 with the first Reaching for Lucidity Indie Music Blast of the year. It is episode #417, even though I say #416 through the show, and it is a Wednesday Coffee House. An acoustic blast of chill!
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Dec 29, 2010, 5:00 pm
Well good, I am too, almost.
We are going to do some of that RfL strangeness where things don’t always line up. The next episode, #417, is going to be a Wednesday Coffee House, but on either Friday night or Saturday. We love mixing things up here.
We will have some of the best, chilled out, tune... Comment - Like
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Dec 24, 2010, 8:21 pm
A load of Hard Rock and Metal for Christmas Eve! Plus Monkeys in a meth lab, really! The best headline of the year involves a meth lab bust and aggressive monkeys. How freakin cool is that?
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We have celebrity birthdays and some Christmas Eve thoughts.
If you want to listen to... Comment - Like
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Dec 21, 2010, 7:12 pm
A bunch of indie holiday tunes to drive the Grinch out of anyone. This music will get you in a festive mood, no matter how hard I try to destroy the cheer.
Next show: The Juggernaut, Hard Rock And Metal Friday
Music on the show
Karmyn Tyler–Let’s Keep Christ in Christmas
Anji Bee–Happy ... Comment - Like
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Dec 17, 2010, 9:52 am
This has been a hectic, but fun week. We are on our way to Maryland for our goddaughters 1st birthday.
Because of the trip, the Christmas Special of the Indie Music Blast will be recorded on Tuesday the 22nd and wll be released Tuesday evening or Wednesday. I will then shoot for a Juggernaut on Fr... Comment - Like
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Dec 13, 2010, 7:15 pm
Let’s start the week with an Eclectic Rock Mix with bands from around the world. New York, California, Florida, Australia, and even India! The music today is top notch.
We also have our celebrity birthdays, crazy headlines, and more. Stadium roofs, Don King, and a Wal Mart in New York.
Coming so... Comment - Like
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Dec 12, 2010, 4:50 pm
Rotoscope
We get a bit nostalgic in this episode, both in memories and in production.
Caution, this episode is recorded loud. As I said above, we are going retro in production. This show, and shows from now on are going to be recorded real time, just like the old days. That means the production wi... Comment - Like
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Nov 11, 2010, 7:52 am
Feel like having yourself, your wife, girlfriend, boyfriend, and/or kids ogled and viewed naked by cut rate federal employees. If you don’t you do have an option, a complete, genital feeling and groping, grab and search session.
That is the two options that you will now have at airports that have... Comment - Like
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Oct 3, 2010, 6:15 pm
Janus 4-14
Great music, eclectic set list, celebrity birthdays, news of RfL, and a butt clinching idiots story that ends with the coveted bitchslap award.
This episode is for the launch of Janus 4-14′s new EP which is available on itunes right now. Get over to the Janus 4-14 site for details. Th... Comment - Like
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Sep 26, 2010, 4:57 pm
It is coming down pretty good here this afternoon. So much so I am going to have to reschedule today’s RfL until later this week.
I am shooting for Wednesday, but due to my work I may have to get it out next weekend. This show will be featuring Chad Barnard’s group, Janus 4-14. Chad is “me”... Comment - Like
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Aug 15, 2010, 5:35 pm
With the June 15th release of Sara McLachlan’s new album and the renewal of the Lilith Fair, I am reminded of a special summer and the role Sarah McLachlan played during that time.
The early 90′s was a great time for music. A moment in time where good, adventurous music was being released acros... Comment - Like
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Jun 21, 2010, 6:27 pm
Is the “Jack of all Trades” thing getting out of hand? It would seem so.
At one time, it was alright, encouraged even, to become an expert at one thing. To focus on something and strive to be the best at it. This was what employers were looking for. Employers also paid well for that expertise.
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Jun 21, 2010, 11:42 am
I love Google Chrome. Since the roll out of extensions, I have used it almost exclusively as my main browser.
Before Chrome, my choice was Firefox. I still really like the Mozilla browser, I just find Chrome geared more to the way I use a browser.
Still, I can’t quit Firefox. This devotion is no... Comment - Like
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Jun 19, 2010, 7:17 pm
The title says it all. This is a time of flux, of change, of uncertainty. And you know what? It feels pretty liberating. Check out the video for details, no matter how cryptic.
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Jun 12, 2010, 9:03 pm
Saturday nights are fun. Tonight Effie, Pepper, and I, Along with Elway on her bed next to ours, are enjoying surfing the web, chilling out, and watching Eastenders Omnibus in bed.
Tonight is all about relaxing and hanging out as a multi species family. What a better time to say hi? So that is what... Comment - Like
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Jun 12, 2010, 8:27 am
I think I finally got my desktop where I like it on the new laptop. I did not go for the dragons and bold colors this time. I went for subdued tones and usability.
I like it, and since it is my computer . . .
Click the image for a larger view.
Made with a combination of Stardock Objectdock, Rainm... Comment - Like
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Jun 10, 2010, 9:54 pm
It takes a while to set up a computer after the main system starts to go belly up. I have to jump into projects so I need to get all my programs and files on the new lappy.
Fun stuff.
Getting tired though. Need to hit the sack as I am back up at 5:30 in the morning.
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May 16, 2010, 3:20 pm
How is that for an inspiring title?
The thing is, I had plans today. Due to a glitch beyond my control, a web service to be exact, I can’t go through with my plans.
That sucks. I am being stalled by technology. I guess when technology is your sword, the phrase, “Live or die by the sword,” be... Comment - Like
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May 9, 2010, 4:30 pm
Check out the latest episode when you get a chance. It is Rock with a Snarl! This episode features The Erotics, The Mighty Pikeys, Just Outta Junior High, and more! Great tunes to get things rolling again!
The Erotics
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May 9, 2010, 3:52 pm
Royal Court Members The Erotics
A new name, a bit of an attitude change, but still RfL! We are back with some of the best music from the indie world.
And it feels great to be back!
It is the RfL Indie Music Blast! It is episode #411, Rock with a Snarl!
We have some great rock tunes from ba... Comment - Like
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Apr 2, 2010, 10:32 pm
New project has started from RfL. The working title is “Temptation and Virtue” and I am acting as producer/writer. This is not a web project, although the collaborations will be using the web. I have brought on the music producer today and am looking for one more member for the productio... Comment - Like
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Mar 23, 2010, 8:30 am
So, I am here in the surgery waiting room with Effie’s mom waiting for the results of her latest surgery. To keep my mind off of things until the surgery is over, I am going a bit nostalgic. I am watching “I Dream of Genie” on Hulu.
I figured I might as well share, so we can all t... Comment - Like
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Mar 5, 2010, 5:00 am
I start my first day of what can be called a normal shift at work today. That is cool. What is not cool is my insomnia is in full force right now.
I think I will write a post soon about what has been going on over the past year or so. From layoffs, to emergeny surgeries, to holdover jobs, to every... Comment - Like
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Dec 27, 2009, 6:18 pm
That is right, my godchild Mariella Lee has taken the pirate oath and has joined the wacky crew of the R.F. Lucidity.
Isn’t she the cutest pirate ever? Hell yeah!
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