Graham English

It turns out that the roots of today’s Islamic fundamentalism and modern perceptions of concepts such as jihad can be traced back to Sayyid Qutb’s stay in Greeley, Colorado of all places.

This video is a magnificent example of musical peak performance. It’s possible that Glenn Gould had Asperger syndrome, a disorder related to autism. He really makes Johann Sebastian Bach come alive!

If your ear can’t understand whatever it hears, then it’s suspect. Whatever the application — composing, songwriting, singing, playing the guitar, piano, or any other instrument — there is a logic to becoming a spontaneous musician. Your goal as a musician should be to get your musical intellect to the point where it becomes intuitive.

American computer programmer Clinton Eugene Curtis is seen in this video testifying under oath in front of the U.S. House Judiciary Members in Ohio.

Splice is a free website where you can download music, compose songs, record sounds, remix, make friends and just listen to new music — all through your browser window!

Many people will say this is fake. No problem. I’ve personally experienced being hit by different “thoughts” from a skilled Qigong practitioner. I know first hand that this could be real.

Who has controlled the Middle East over the course of history? Pretty much everyone. Egyptians, Turks, Jews, Romans, Arabs, Greeks, Persians, Europeans…the list goes on. Who will control the Middle East today? That is a much bigger question.

Bill Clinton sets the record straight on his efforts to combat terrorism, the Bush administration’s record of dismal failure and the tactics of Fox News.

When you just can’t carry shuriken, you can always use a screwdriver.

On the morning of Sunday 7th May the little girl giant woke up at Horseguards Parade in London, took a shower from the time-traveling elephant and wandered off to play in the park.

Qigong training involves mastering techniques in meditation, relaxation, and a variety of physical and breathing exercises. Ultimately, the goal of Qigong is to develop awareness of Qi in the body, and guide that Qi with the mind.

Listen to the Oscar Peterson Trio ripping at tempos upwards of 320bpm! Let it inspire you to practice.

Don’t be stopped by your frustrations… The main thing is persistence.

Jesse Harris share his songwriting process with you from the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus.

Charlie Chaplin Optical Illusion

…if anyone tells him global warming isn’t real.

“The miracle of playing is all I need.” -Keith Jarrett

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