The John
@the-john.bsky.social
I am The John.
Co-Founder of Pickled Uncle Studios
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Co-Founder of Pickled Uncle Studios
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My Focus - Live Under The Rainbow (2025)
Even at this age, Jan clearly shows what made him one of the greatest Dutch guitarists ever. Plenty of classics, powerfully performed. I even got my copy signed!
Pierre and Thijs ought to invite him to play with Focus again, I think.
Even at this age, Jan clearly shows what made him one of the greatest Dutch guitarists ever. Plenty of classics, powerfully performed. I even got my copy signed!
Pierre and Thijs ought to invite him to play with Focus again, I think.
January 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
My Focus - Live Under The Rainbow (2025)
Even at this age, Jan clearly shows what made him one of the greatest Dutch guitarists ever. Plenty of classics, powerfully performed. I even got my copy signed!
Pierre and Thijs ought to invite him to play with Focus again, I think.
Even at this age, Jan clearly shows what made him one of the greatest Dutch guitarists ever. Plenty of classics, powerfully performed. I even got my copy signed!
Pierre and Thijs ought to invite him to play with Focus again, I think.
Breaking Free Tour Live (2017/2025)
Another lovely live effort, recently re-released as a freebie-only CD. Simply a superb listen. Antony manages to maintain a high quality and atmosphere, even on stage.
Another lovely live effort, recently re-released as a freebie-only CD. Simply a superb listen. Antony manages to maintain a high quality and atmosphere, even on stage.
January 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Breaking Free Tour Live (2017/2025)
Another lovely live effort, recently re-released as a freebie-only CD. Simply a superb listen. Antony manages to maintain a high quality and atmosphere, even on stage.
Another lovely live effort, recently re-released as a freebie-only CD. Simply a superb listen. Antony manages to maintain a high quality and atmosphere, even on stage.
Land Of Green And Gold (2022)
I may be a long-time fan of Karfagen, but I missed out on this effort until now. It's so good! It blends the typical symphonic energies with a little jazzier ideas, resulting in a really refreshing listen. One of my favourites, now.
I may be a long-time fan of Karfagen, but I missed out on this effort until now. It's so good! It blends the typical symphonic energies with a little jazzier ideas, resulting in a really refreshing listen. One of my favourites, now.
January 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Land Of Green And Gold (2022)
I may be a long-time fan of Karfagen, but I missed out on this effort until now. It's so good! It blends the typical symphonic energies with a little jazzier ideas, resulting in a really refreshing listen. One of my favourites, now.
I may be a long-time fan of Karfagen, but I missed out on this effort until now. It's so good! It blends the typical symphonic energies with a little jazzier ideas, resulting in a really refreshing listen. One of my favourites, now.
Household Objects (2025)
I desperately needed some musique concrete in my library, and this does the trick and then some! It's a tribute at heart, but in general its a marvellous project. So many artists coming together, and letting loose a primal creative force, using only what they have nearby.
I desperately needed some musique concrete in my library, and this does the trick and then some! It's a tribute at heart, but in general its a marvellous project. So many artists coming together, and letting loose a primal creative force, using only what they have nearby.
January 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Household Objects (2025)
I desperately needed some musique concrete in my library, and this does the trick and then some! It's a tribute at heart, but in general its a marvellous project. So many artists coming together, and letting loose a primal creative force, using only what they have nearby.
I desperately needed some musique concrete in my library, and this does the trick and then some! It's a tribute at heart, but in general its a marvellous project. So many artists coming together, and letting loose a primal creative force, using only what they have nearby.
Live At Moore Theatre, Seattle WA, USA August 3rd 2003 (2025)
Bonus disc to the Hatfield box.
A simple one-song deal, and the track is quite nice.
Even nicer is that this disc is even more collectible than the box! If there's 500 copies of that, then theres...
...less than 100 of this, I'd say.
Bonus disc to the Hatfield box.
A simple one-song deal, and the track is quite nice.
Even nicer is that this disc is even more collectible than the box! If there's 500 copies of that, then theres...
...less than 100 of this, I'd say.
January 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Live At Moore Theatre, Seattle WA, USA August 3rd 2003 (2025)
Bonus disc to the Hatfield box.
A simple one-song deal, and the track is quite nice.
Even nicer is that this disc is even more collectible than the box! If there's 500 copies of that, then theres...
...less than 100 of this, I'd say.
Bonus disc to the Hatfield box.
A simple one-song deal, and the track is quite nice.
Even nicer is that this disc is even more collectible than the box! If there's 500 copies of that, then theres...
...less than 100 of this, I'd say.
Live In Japan 2005 - The Rotters' Live (2025)
The first ever Hatfield box set... ...immediately collectible as hell! You can tell that this is a care-filled effort, well-presented and put together. The sound is good, and the show recording is very enjoyable. Plenty to love about this set.
The first ever Hatfield box set... ...immediately collectible as hell! You can tell that this is a care-filled effort, well-presented and put together. The sound is good, and the show recording is very enjoyable. Plenty to love about this set.
January 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Live In Japan 2005 - The Rotters' Live (2025)
The first ever Hatfield box set... ...immediately collectible as hell! You can tell that this is a care-filled effort, well-presented and put together. The sound is good, and the show recording is very enjoyable. Plenty to love about this set.
The first ever Hatfield box set... ...immediately collectible as hell! You can tell that this is a care-filled effort, well-presented and put together. The sound is good, and the show recording is very enjoyable. Plenty to love about this set.
I'm glad you liked them! I don't know much about most of the internals since they don't really allow surface dwellers near them, but I do know that the left one in the third picture (Wiktor) uses a century-old one! It was the first electric hoist in the region, and still works flawlessly.
November 20, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I'm glad you liked them! I don't know much about most of the internals since they don't really allow surface dwellers near them, but I do know that the left one in the third picture (Wiktor) uses a century-old one! It was the first electric hoist in the region, and still works flawlessly.
These tall and handsome fellows are very iconic landmarks and pieces of industrial heritage 'round here where I be.
Some of them stand as monuments, but a lot are proudly still employed.
In other news, there's always something in the air here.
Some of them stand as monuments, but a lot are proudly still employed.
In other news, there's always something in the air here.
November 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
These tall and handsome fellows are very iconic landmarks and pieces of industrial heritage 'round here where I be.
Some of them stand as monuments, but a lot are proudly still employed.
In other news, there's always something in the air here.
Some of them stand as monuments, but a lot are proudly still employed.
In other news, there's always something in the air here.
Fionna And Cake: Season 2 (2025)
It's a little slower-paced and less intense than the first season, but I think it's just as interesting. Things ought to get a little crazier down the line, I reckon.
It's a little slower-paced and less intense than the first season, but I think it's just as interesting. Things ought to get a little crazier down the line, I reckon.
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Fionna And Cake: Season 2 (2025)
It's a little slower-paced and less intense than the first season, but I think it's just as interesting. Things ought to get a little crazier down the line, I reckon.
It's a little slower-paced and less intense than the first season, but I think it's just as interesting. Things ought to get a little crazier down the line, I reckon.
Post something random or you'll have an awful December
November 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Post something random or you'll have an awful December
Better Call Saul (2015-2022)
Just, wow. I did not expect the funny law man's past to be so densely human and tragic. It's a story full of rises and falls, with lots of pointy bits, like its predecessor had. Ultimately, the show's wit and integrity wins my preference, though.
Just, wow. I did not expect the funny law man's past to be so densely human and tragic. It's a story full of rises and falls, with lots of pointy bits, like its predecessor had. Ultimately, the show's wit and integrity wins my preference, though.
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Better Call Saul (2015-2022)
Just, wow. I did not expect the funny law man's past to be so densely human and tragic. It's a story full of rises and falls, with lots of pointy bits, like its predecessor had. Ultimately, the show's wit and integrity wins my preference, though.
Just, wow. I did not expect the funny law man's past to be so densely human and tragic. It's a story full of rises and falls, with lots of pointy bits, like its predecessor had. Ultimately, the show's wit and integrity wins my preference, though.
Live At Pulchri - Presenting DNA Ilja Walraven (2019)
I received this album as a gift from René de Haan, one of the musicians and a fine Dutch artist/designer. I've only listened to parts of the performance before, so I'm really happy to finally have the whole thing. It has an artful sound to it.
I received this album as a gift from René de Haan, one of the musicians and a fine Dutch artist/designer. I've only listened to parts of the performance before, so I'm really happy to finally have the whole thing. It has an artful sound to it.
November 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Live At Pulchri - Presenting DNA Ilja Walraven (2019)
I received this album as a gift from René de Haan, one of the musicians and a fine Dutch artist/designer. I've only listened to parts of the performance before, so I'm really happy to finally have the whole thing. It has an artful sound to it.
I received this album as a gift from René de Haan, one of the musicians and a fine Dutch artist/designer. I've only listened to parts of the performance before, so I'm really happy to finally have the whole thing. It has an artful sound to it.
Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
holy shit
holy shit
November 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
holy shit
holy shit
Louranda (2025)
An exciting and high-energy EP, it make me happy to listen to it. This is one of those bands I love most for the energy, not to say that the music needs anything to make up for it.
An exciting and high-energy EP, it make me happy to listen to it. This is one of those bands I love most for the energy, not to say that the music needs anything to make up for it.
November 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Louranda (2025)
An exciting and high-energy EP, it make me happy to listen to it. This is one of those bands I love most for the energy, not to say that the music needs anything to make up for it.
An exciting and high-energy EP, it make me happy to listen to it. This is one of those bands I love most for the energy, not to say that the music needs anything to make up for it.
Bloodliners (2025)
This one caught me off guard, but after two decades, there's finally a new album from the Bi Kyo Ran name. It's extremely good! Brandishing plenty of its trademark influences as well as some surprising compositions. The bonus that came with this one was also very very nice. :)
This one caught me off guard, but after two decades, there's finally a new album from the Bi Kyo Ran name. It's extremely good! Brandishing plenty of its trademark influences as well as some surprising compositions. The bonus that came with this one was also very very nice. :)
September 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Bloodliners (2025)
This one caught me off guard, but after two decades, there's finally a new album from the Bi Kyo Ran name. It's extremely good! Brandishing plenty of its trademark influences as well as some surprising compositions. The bonus that came with this one was also very very nice. :)
This one caught me off guard, but after two decades, there's finally a new album from the Bi Kyo Ran name. It's extremely good! Brandishing plenty of its trademark influences as well as some surprising compositions. The bonus that came with this one was also very very nice. :)
Finally painted something new!
August 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Finally painted something new!
King Of The Hill: Season 14 (2025)
It's still a little baffling that it's back, but I'm so glad that it is.
Starts off well enough, and builds up to some really great episodes near the end of this initial batch.
I'm confidently excited for the next set.
It's still a little baffling that it's back, but I'm so glad that it is.
Starts off well enough, and builds up to some really great episodes near the end of this initial batch.
I'm confidently excited for the next set.
August 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
King Of The Hill: Season 14 (2025)
It's still a little baffling that it's back, but I'm so glad that it is.
Starts off well enough, and builds up to some really great episodes near the end of this initial batch.
I'm confidently excited for the next set.
It's still a little baffling that it's back, but I'm so glad that it is.
Starts off well enough, and builds up to some really great episodes near the end of this initial batch.
I'm confidently excited for the next set.
lovely activity, and many lovely fish within
my scaly son approves verily
my scaly son approves verily
August 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
lovely activity, and many lovely fish within
my scaly son approves verily
my scaly son approves verily
The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball (2025)
Yeah, Gumball is back, alright.
Feels a little more unhinged than the original, and "less restricted" in general execution.
Yeah, Gumball is back, alright.
Feels a little more unhinged than the original, and "less restricted" in general execution.
July 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball (2025)
Yeah, Gumball is back, alright.
Feels a little more unhinged than the original, and "less restricted" in general execution.
Yeah, Gumball is back, alright.
Feels a little more unhinged than the original, and "less restricted" in general execution.
True (2024)
The closest anyone has come to the true "Yes" sound in a long time. Jon's vocals remain stunning, even as he turns 80, and The Band Geeks backing him up give their best as well.
Simply put, "True" is a clean and high quality effort, full of emotion, but it lacks a little serenity.
The closest anyone has come to the true "Yes" sound in a long time. Jon's vocals remain stunning, even as he turns 80, and The Band Geeks backing him up give their best as well.
Simply put, "True" is a clean and high quality effort, full of emotion, but it lacks a little serenity.
July 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
True (2024)
The closest anyone has come to the true "Yes" sound in a long time. Jon's vocals remain stunning, even as he turns 80, and The Band Geeks backing him up give their best as well.
Simply put, "True" is a clean and high quality effort, full of emotion, but it lacks a little serenity.
The closest anyone has come to the true "Yes" sound in a long time. Jon's vocals remain stunning, even as he turns 80, and The Band Geeks backing him up give their best as well.
Simply put, "True" is a clean and high quality effort, full of emotion, but it lacks a little serenity.
i LOVE media TOO!!!
look at it!!!
look at it!!!
July 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
i LOVE media TOO!!!
look at it!!!
look at it!!!
The Overview (2025)
A very strong return to proggy core for Steven Wilson, who without a doubt, remains as one of the greatest contemporary geniuses of the genre. The album's concept mingles with impeccable atmospheres and a top notch performance, a very cohesive opus.
A very strong return to proggy core for Steven Wilson, who without a doubt, remains as one of the greatest contemporary geniuses of the genre. The album's concept mingles with impeccable atmospheres and a top notch performance, a very cohesive opus.
July 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The Overview (2025)
A very strong return to proggy core for Steven Wilson, who without a doubt, remains as one of the greatest contemporary geniuses of the genre. The album's concept mingles with impeccable atmospheres and a top notch performance, a very cohesive opus.
A very strong return to proggy core for Steven Wilson, who without a doubt, remains as one of the greatest contemporary geniuses of the genre. The album's concept mingles with impeccable atmospheres and a top notch performance, a very cohesive opus.
Promenada (1989)
Technically not a first, just first full listen.
Komendarek's unique musical character blends well with his appreciation for classical music.
Some would say that doing arrangements of them is a rite of passage for prog keyboardists alike.
So far I've loved every example of it.
Technically not a first, just first full listen.
Komendarek's unique musical character blends well with his appreciation for classical music.
Some would say that doing arrangements of them is a rite of passage for prog keyboardists alike.
So far I've loved every example of it.
June 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Promenada (1989)
Technically not a first, just first full listen.
Komendarek's unique musical character blends well with his appreciation for classical music.
Some would say that doing arrangements of them is a rite of passage for prog keyboardists alike.
So far I've loved every example of it.
Technically not a first, just first full listen.
Komendarek's unique musical character blends well with his appreciation for classical music.
Some would say that doing arrangements of them is a rite of passage for prog keyboardists alike.
So far I've loved every example of it.
Phineas And Ferb Season 5 (2025)
It's great!
It's great!
June 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Phineas And Ferb Season 5 (2025)
It's great!
It's great!