Solo Goodspeed
@sologoodspeed.bsky.social
Musician, composer, producer, retired graphic artist, and existential meanderer.
I took a shot at learning to play Neptune the Mystic by ear on piano. Those shifting chords always gave me delicious chills.
December 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I took a shot at learning to play Neptune the Mystic by ear on piano. Those shifting chords always gave me delicious chills.
It's really fun to dance to. I read an anecdote that washer women danced to it in the early days when it was being rehearsed in concert halls.
December 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
It's really fun to dance to. I read an anecdote that washer women danced to it in the early days when it was being rehearsed in concert halls.
Frank Zappa used a snippet from Jupiter on the 2nd Mothers of Invention album.
December 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Frank Zappa used a snippet from Jupiter on the 2nd Mothers of Invention album.
I spent some of the best moments of my early childhood riding a rocking horse through space to the soundtrack of Uranus the Magician.
December 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I spent some of the best moments of my early childhood riding a rocking horse through space to the soundtrack of Uranus the Magician.
What I remember most is the cool, persistent music cue played on theremin.
December 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
What I remember most is the cool, persistent music cue played on theremin.
I would squeeze Un-american in there somewhere.
November 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I would squeeze Un-american in there somewhere.
Glad I bought mine years ago. I'd rather pay full admission price.
November 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Glad I bought mine years ago. I'd rather pay full admission price.
Reminds me of a Middle Earth dwarf with that huge red beard.
November 29, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Reminds me of a Middle Earth dwarf with that huge red beard.
I produced a cover of Frank Zappa's "G Spot Tornado" that was a bit slower than the original so the average listener could hear the melodies more clearly. Expanded the statistical density, so to speak.
November 28, 2025 at 4:17 AM
I produced a cover of Frank Zappa's "G Spot Tornado" that was a bit slower than the original so the average listener could hear the melodies more clearly. Expanded the statistical density, so to speak.
Projecting myself there vicariously; God Speed to you all.
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Projecting myself there vicariously; God Speed to you all.
I enjoy both on their own terms. The 1982 gets extra credit for vindication, since it was critically panned on initial release, but has redeemed itself with a vengeance as a classic in the time since.
November 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I enjoy both on their own terms. The 1982 gets extra credit for vindication, since it was critically panned on initial release, but has redeemed itself with a vengeance as a classic in the time since.
I was wondering if this had an historical precedent. Thank you for sharing this anecdote, and especially the outcome.
November 21, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I was wondering if this had an historical precedent. Thank you for sharing this anecdote, and especially the outcome.
Got that song stuck in my head now.
November 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Got that song stuck in my head now.
A well expressed and important perspective I hope more potential candidates take into account.
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A well expressed and important perspective I hope more potential candidates take into account.
I hope someone bought him lunch to compensate his loss.
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I hope someone bought him lunch to compensate his loss.
I'm hoping to repeat that sentiment numerous times in the not too distant future. Keeping myself healthy and sound in the mean time...
November 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I'm hoping to repeat that sentiment numerous times in the not too distant future. Keeping myself healthy and sound in the mean time...
Wow... and here I thought we were gonna be sued by the president, not our own state.
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Wow... and here I thought we were gonna be sued by the president, not our own state.
I'll mostly remember him as Link.
October 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I'll mostly remember him as Link.
For what it's worth, we're still here for you in the blue.
October 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
For what it's worth, we're still here for you in the blue.
Glad I never subscribed.
October 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Glad I never subscribed.
Love that lady's sign.
October 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Love that lady's sign.
Never trust the word of a guy who can afford to buy the truth.
September 28, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Never trust the word of a guy who can afford to buy the truth.
Some of us were paying attention. Unfortunately, not enough.
May 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Some of us were paying attention. Unfortunately, not enough.