Rigel 7 Podcast

Episodes

1. 19

   Procession

   Here's a quirky little instrumental to kick off the new year. No, I didn't set out to write a funeral march, though it's certainly possible - okay, likely - that the recent loss of my father to stomach cancer had some influence on things. I know, I know - there's that depressing "cancer" word...

   Feb 1, 2011

   2m
2. 18

   Give It Time

   In 2008, my lovely wife, Linda, was diagnosed with advanced, Stage 3 breast cancer. A committed over-achiever - don’t get me started - Linda fought the disease with her usual determination and impatience. In one instance, when doctors wheeled her out of surgery, her first anesthesia-impaired…

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   Apr 15, 2010

   4m
3. 17

   Into the Blue

   "Raptures of the deep" (nitrogen narcosis) is a condition in scuba diving where an underwater diver feels elation and euphoria from a buildup of nitrogen in the brain. Though not physically dangerous on its own, divers who succumb to this condition become so intoxicated, so convinced of their...

   Feb 1, 2010

   4m
4. 16

   Your Dilated Eyes

   Whatever did we do with ill-mannered children before drugs? The remedies for bad behavior were as unscientific as they were brutal: scolding, restriction, a slap on the proverbial fanny. Perish the thought. But of course, we're much more civilized today. Inattentive and excitable children are, in...

   Oct 28, 2009

   4m
5. 15

   Everything

   In November of 2009, CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is scheduled for completion. With it, physicists from around the world hope to answer, well, everything. More accurately, it is hoped that a unified theory of everything (TOE) will emerge that describes the nature of all things, from the…

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   Aug 20, 2009

   4m
6. 14

   The Hanged Man

   In the occult Tarot, the Hanged Man presents a grotesque image, often misunderstood to represent death, judgment or retribution. But look closely - the hanged man is relaxed, content, even smiling. A halo suggests a vibrant, living spirit. In fact, The Hanged Man is a positive symbol of...

   Jun 19, 2009

   3m
7. 13

   Entropod

   Whale song: it's not just for ichthyologists anymore. Wade into the chill-out waters and immerse yourself in an underwater reef dreamscape. For your protection, a PADI Open Water Diver certification is recommended.

   Apr 1, 1999

   7m
8. 12

   Tao of Techno

   This li'l ditty was inspired by a Colourbox tune, 'Edit the Dragon.' I wanted to create something a bit faster, something danceable, and overcompensated - this tune is too fast for the floor. But, as it turns out, it's just plain wonderful for tournament forms. "Waaaaaaah!" Though I lifted these...

   Oct 30, 1998

   3m
9. 11

   Cold Fusion

   Put a nickel in the jukebox, earthling, and order yasef up some clumsy sexual innuendo. Doh! I gave away the surprise. Laughs are pulled from old recordings of high school friend, Kirsten Schmidt. Pretty good for Tascam four-track cassette, eh? I wonder just how long it'll be before she Googles...

   Jul 8, 1998

   4m
10. 10

    Sanctuary

    Here's a danceable track for ya, featuring robotic shots from some classic sci-fi. Not to spoil the ending or anything, but "there is no sanctuary!" Truth be told, I lifted these samples into my trusty Kurzweil K2000RS, from MGM's retro sci-fi classic 'Logan's Run.' I feel so very, very naughty....

    Mar 19, 1998

    4m
11. 9

    Alien Mind Control

    "So we loaded up the sampler and we moved to Beverly. Techno samples, that is. Buzzing things. Sub bass." Come to think of it, the audio samples heard in this track also came from the FM sample CD. [See 'Psionic Bomb' for more info.] I'd like to believe these aren't a Viacom commodity, but then…

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    Nov 3, 1997

    2m
12. 8

    Dangerous Lunatic

    Here's the last of the FM magazine sample disc projects. [See "Psionic Bomb" for full disclosure.] Can anybody place the source of the audio samples heard in this track?

    Oct 28, 1997

    1m
13. 7

    Brave New World

    More audio samples from the FM magazine collection. [See 'Psionic Bomb' for full disclosure.] Again, I'm not sure where these samples are lifted from. This track will remain available for free download until the rightful owners complain.

    Oct 27, 1997

    3m
14. 6

    Error 404

    It's not just for web sites anymore.... When this song was first conceived, the dreaded 404 error message was familiar only to network geeks, like yours truly. In that regard, this recording was intended to be an inside joke between my clique of basement-dwelling server admins. Who knew it would...

    Oct 27, 1997

    3m
15. 5

    Psionic Bomb

    Headache, shmeadache, gimme the damn pills already. This is the first of five tracks incorporating samples from Simon Powers' "Bite-Size Beats 'n' Samples" CD, bundled in Future Music magazine, circa 1994. As such, the source of these samples is unknown (as is their clearance). I'll leave these...

    Oct 27, 1997

    2m
16. 4

    He's Dead, Jim!

    This track represents my earliest experimentation with Techno. Think of it as a B-side demo that record execs should've known better than to ever stick on any anthology, no matter how bad sales are lagging. The instruments predate the genre's sound, but sparked my interest. More techno would soon...

    Oct 27, 1997

    2m
17. 3

    I Don't Know

    If you're anything like me, you're a complete idiot. There's no explaining how or why my gray matter behaves the way it does when it "acts up," but here's a try....

    Feb 1, 1996

    3m
18. 2

    Don't Waste It

    It's an unfortunate reality that life's obligations too often steal us away from our talents. Do what you must to survive and what you will to help those around you, but always leave time for what is important to you. It's your life. Don't leave room for regret. Don't give up. Don't waste it.

    Nov 19, 1995

    5m
19. 1

    Jealousy

    Jealousy sucks. It's one thing to suffer from it. It's another thing to be a target of somebody else's jealousy - to be an unwilling participant in an unwelcome relationship. Here's a song for those who can't find it in themselves to let go.

    Feb 20, 1995

    4m